MATERIALS Of Caron Simply Soft, 1 170g ball in each of Bone (9703) A, Autumn Maize (0008) B and Taupe (9783) C for Brown version; Cobalt Blue (9784) A, Plum Perfect (9761) B and Sage (9705) C for Blue

■ DMC Natura Just Cotton (100% cotton, 50g/155m) 1 ball of each: Passion (N23) Coral (N18) Blé (N83) Spring Rose (N07) Geranium (N52) Chartreuse (N48) Light Green (N12) Safran (N47) Blue Layette (N05)

Cast on 64 sts using 4.5mm circular needles and Yarn A. Join in the round being careful not to twist the stitches. PM at join. Rnd 1 Knit. Rnd 2 Purl. Repeat the last 2 rnds a further 4 times. Change

■ Yarnsmiths Create Aran (100% acrylic, 100g/195m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Cream (4050) Yarn B Burnt Orange (4120) Yarn C Rose Pink (4380) ■ A 4.5mm (US 7) hook ■ A stitch marker For yarn stockists con

CONSTRUCTION The Back of the sweater is worked flat from the top shoulders to the base of the armholes and then the stitches are put on hold. The Front shoulder sts are then picked up from the Back ca

These cosy socks are perfect for keeping toes toasty