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

The knitted shoulder strap is likely to stretch slightly, but the seam will add some stability. To make a longer strap, you can knit it longer as you should have enough yarn with the recommended quant

We’re all about sharing the love this issue, and this cheery string of bunting is just the ticket. Made by patching crochet hearts onto basic pennant shapes, you can use it to decorate a work or craft

■ Any DK yarn in 2 colours ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required For a full list, see page 78 of Simply Crochet magazine What you do with these

Knit a cabled scarf with a clever flap to keep it neat Instructions overleaf

These glamorous ladies with their wide brimmed hats and prettified accessories are the ideal way to tell your mum, grandma, aunt and any other special lady on Mother’s Day how chic they are. Designed