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Giant leeks and pumpkins the size of a small car can give impression that there is something slightly comical about competitive fruit and vegetable growing. But those who take part in this cherished B

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Notes This pattern includes bobbles and casting on to the LH needle mid-row; both techniques temporarily add stitches that will be removed by the end of the row. Divide Yarns A and B into two balls be

YOU WILL NEED ■ King Cole Cosmos (100% acrylic, 25g/393m) 1 ball of Starburst (1100) ■ Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/125m), 1 ball of each: Pure Black (402) Buttercup Yellow (423) Kingfis

YOU WILL NEED ■ King Cole Merino Blend DK (100% wool, 100g/230m) Yarn A Silver (036), 2 balls of each: Yarn B Blackcurrant (3394) Yarn D Cream (010) Yarn E Pale Pink (1532) 1 ball of Yarn C Red (009)

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