The bag strap is knitted in Fabric Stitch first, then the stitches for each side of the bag are picked up from the WS edge of the strap, to form an outside ‘seam’. These stitches are then worked in Tw

■ Pattern sheet x1 (tracing required) ■ Instruction sheet ■ Outer fabric: 0.5m x 110cm wide ■ Lining fabric: 0.8m x 110cm wide ■ Bonded Fleece Lining (duoline): 0.8m ■ 38mm cotton webbing (1 x 140cm,1

Create celebration and nature-inspired blocks with these two gorgeous ideas by Kate Eastwood

This not-too-tricky knit is a great winter warmer

This sweet toy makes such a lovely gift for a new arrival

YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK yarn in 3 colours ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook ■ 4 buttons, 10mm ■ 2 straight-sided mugs TENSION 5½ spike clusters and 14 rows in spike granny st measure 10x10cm (4x4in) 4 shell