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CABLE PATTERN Row 1 (RS) P2, K1, P2, (K2, P2) twice, *(K1, P2) twice, (K2, P2) twice; rep from * to last 3 sts, K1, P2. Row 2 (WS) K2, P1, K2, (P2, K2) twice, *(P1, K2) twice, (P2, K2) twice; rep from

The pattern uses both long and short needles; start with the length which fits the number of stitches and change when necessary. The piece is started back and forth, casting on stitches at the back of

INCREASE TIP Inc 1 stitch by making 1 yarn over; on the next round knit the yarn over twisted to avoid a hole. RIDGE/GARTER STITCH Worked in the round Knit 1 round and purl 1 round (1 ridge in height

■ Yarnsmiths Create Aran (100% acrylic, 100g/195m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Cream (4050) Yarn B Burnt Orange (4120) Yarn C Rose Pink (4380) ■ A 4.5mm (US 7) hook ■ A stitch marker For yarn stockists con

These cute knitted bees turn a simple nursery blanket into something special

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