No need to toe the line with teak these days. When it comes to replacing the deck of your boat, there are a multitude of alternatives to real wood. You can choose between cork, PVC, foam and a host of

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Shade pictured Marigold Ball weight/length 50g/112m Needle size 4mm (UK 8/US 6) Tension 22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm Fibre content 50% Bluefaced Leicester wool, 25% Bluefaced Kerry Hill wool, 25% Masham

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Kassia St Clair delves into the history of one of the world’s most unassuming and versatile fabrics, from its ancient beginnings to its surprisingly contemporary applications