Lovely in lace

Using 3.75mm needles, cast on 111 (123:135:147:159) sts. Row 1 (RS): K2, (P1, K1) to last st, K1. Row 2: K1, (P1, K1) to end. Rep these 2 rib rows 6 times more, then row 1 again. Next row (WS): P6 (6:

RUSSIAN CAST-OFF K2, slip both sts back to LH needle, K2tog tbl, *K1, slip both sts back to LH needle, K2tog tbl; rep from * to end. CHART A Row 1 (RS): Yo, K1, yo. Row 2 and all WS rows: See pattern.

CHART WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS Worked over 22 sts. Row 1 (RS) K6, P4, K2, P4, K6. Row 2 (WS) P6, K4, P2, K4, P6. Rows 3 and 4 As Rows 1 and 2. Row 5 C3B, C3F, P4, K2, P4, C3B, C3F. Row 6 As Row 2. Cast on

MEASUREMENTS To fit sizes: 86/91 cm (34/36 ins), 97/102 (38/40), 107/112 (42/44), 117/122 (46/48), 127/132 (50/52). Actual size: 107 cm (42 ins), 117 (46¼), 127 (50¼), 137 (54), 147 (57¾). Length: 61

Combine a colourful yarn and a clever stitch in this striking knit

Using a crochet hook and waste yarn, chain 112 sts. Using yarn A and 3.25mm needles pick up and knit 108 sts along the bumps on the back of the chain. Pm and join to work in the round, taking care not