Sunny days

MEASUREMENTS 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: 94 cm (37 ins), 104 (41¾), 116 (45½), 126 (49½), 136 (53¾). Length: 54 cm

CONSTRUCTION The Back of the sweater is worked flat from the top shoulders to the base of the armholes and then the stitches are put on hold. The Front shoulder sts are then picked up from the Back ca

BACK Cast on 121 (131: 141: 151: 161: 171) sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn A. Row 1 (RS) K2, *P2, K3; rep from * to last 4 sts, P2, K2. Row 2 P2, K2, *P3, K2; rep from * to last 2 sts, P2. These 2 r

TAKING DESIGN cues from classic Aran sweaters, Pat Menchini has created this timeless sweater. The patterned panels include diamond cables, ropes and bobbles, which will keep you entertained as you kn

■ 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