Rainbow yarns

RIDGED CHEVRON STITCH Ch a multiple of 18 + 1. ROW 1 (RS) 2dc in second ch from hook, (7dc, skip 2 ch, 7dc, 2dc in next 2 ch: rep from * to end omitting final 2 sts on last rep, turn. ROW 2 (Working i

■ Yarnsmiths Merino DK (100% Merino wool, 50g/110m) 9 balls of Sunshine Yellow (3150) 5 balls of Fandango Pink (3372) 3 balls each of: Petrol (3234) Seafoam (3226) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook For yarn stock

The cool turquoise in Marianne Rawlins’ pretty shawl will have you dreaming of the poolside all year round ■ Rico Baby Cotton Soft DK (50% cotton, 50% acrylic, 50g/125m), 2 balls of each: Natural (058

EASY PEASY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK yarn in 4 colours ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) ABBREVIATIONS reverse dc Insert hook in next st to right (or left if left-handed)

WRAP Cast on 79 sts using Yarn A and 6mm needles. Work 6 rows in garter stitch. Work in patt as follows (please note you do not count the stitches until Row 11 has been worked). Row 1 (RS) K4, *K1, yf

Make this cute hat to protect a little one from the sun