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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

Emma Leith’s fabric and yarn combo makes adding detail easy. Pick a floral print and you’re already halfway there! ■ Yarnsmiths Create DK (100% acrylic, 100g/290m), 2 balls of Yarn A Cream (3050), 1 b

■ King Cole Fashion Aran (70% acrylic, 30% wool, 100g/200m) 4 balls of Redcurrant (3503) 3 balls of Iona (3317) 2 balls of Pink (3059) ■ A 7mm (US K/10½ or L/11) Tunisian hook with extension cable ■ A

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

Cast on 64 sts using 4.5mm circular needles and Yarn A. Join in the round being careful not to twist the stitches. PM at join. Rnd 1 Knit. Rnd 2 Purl. Repeat the last 2 rnds a further 4 times. Change

■ 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