A is for... amigurumi

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

Merino Sock Hand Dye is a vibrant new yarn from Yarnsmiths, in a choice of 10 zingy colourways £15 per 100g/400m; www.woolwarehouse.co.uk Kate Davies has produced a handy notions kit for knitters. Her

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)

Shade pictured Light Orange (059)Ball weight/length 50g/140mNeedle size 3.5-4mm (UK 10-8/US 4-6)Tension 22 sts and 30 rows to 10cmFibre content 70% cotton, 30% viscose (SeaCell)Care Machine wash 30°C

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

BODY Cast on 100 (102: 108: 112: 118: 124) sts using 3.25mm DPNs or circular needle for magic loop and Yarn A, and join to work in the round, taking care not to twist stitches. PM to mark beg of round