This striking afghan will keep baby warm and ...

Cast on 30 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn A. Rows 1 to 2 Knit. Row 3 (RS) K5A, (K4B, K4A) 3 times, K1A. Row 4 (WS) P5A, (P4B, P4A) 3 times, P1A. Row 5 K5A, (K4B, K4A) 3 times, K1A. Row 6 P5A, (P4B,

From her smallholding in the heart of West Somerset, Bec Briar spins wool from her own flock of sheep and hand-weaves it into beautiful blankets and scarves

Cast on 140 sts using a 4mm circular needle and join to work in the round, taking care not to twist stitches. PM to mark beg of round. Purl 1 round. Knit 1 round. Begin working pattern as foll: Round

Shopping list ● approx 1m of fabric for cushion cover and frill (see measurements below) ● scissors ● pins ● sewing machine ● thread ● needle ● iron ● ironing board ● 40 x 40cm cushion pad How to… 1 C

To fit sizes: 76/81 cm (30/32 ins), 86/91 (34/36), 97/102 (38/40), 107/112 (42/44), 117/122 (46/48). Actual size: 92 cm (36 ins), 102 (40¼), 113 (44½), 124 (48¾), 134 (52¾). Length: 57 cm (22½ ins), 5