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ANIMAL BODIES Start at base, Row 1 is RS for Lamb and WS for all other animals. Cast on 8 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn A for Lamb, Yarn C for Donkey, Yarn E for Calf and Yarn G for Piglet. Row 1

MAJOR MODS, ANALYZED

From humble, hardworking beginnings to stylish staples in modern homes, vintage and antique baskets endure for their beauty and craftsmanship, as Alice Roberton explains

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