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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

YOU WILL NEED ■ DROPS Safran(100% cotton, 50g/160m)2 balls of Yarn A Plum (15) ■ DROPS Kid Silk(75% mohair, 25% silk, 25g/210m)1 ball of Yarn B Misty Lilac (55) ■ A 3.25mm (US D/3) hook ■ A 4mm (US G/

■ Stylecraft Naturals Bamboo + Cotton (60% bamboo, 40% cotton, 100g/250m) Rouge (7136) See table for measurements and yarn quantities ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ Stitch markers For yarn stockists contact

CASTING OFF To avoid the cast-off edge being tight, try casting off with a larger-size needle. If the edge is still tight, make 1 yarnover after approx. each 4th stitch at the same time as casting off

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

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