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CABLE PANEL (88 sts) Row 1 (RS): P2, C4F, P2, C4B, (P2, C4B, C4F) twice, P2, K6, C4B, C4F, K6, (P2, C4B, C4F) twice, P2, C4F, P2, C4B, P2. Row 2 (WS): (K2, P4) twice, (K2, P8) twice, K2, P20, (K2, P8)

YOU WILL NEED ■ Cascade Woolpaka (60% wool, 40% alpaca, 100g/200m) 8 skeins of Natural Silver (02) ■ A 5mm (US H/8) hook ■ 2 stitch markers For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.w

MEASUREMENTS To fit sizes: 86/91 cm (34/36 ins), 97/102 (38/40), 107/112 (42/44), 117/122 (46/48), 127/132 (50/52). Actual size: 107 cm (42 ins), 117 (46¼), 127 (50¼), 137 (54), 147 (57¾). Length: 61

YOU WILL NEED ■ Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 100g/295m) 1 ball of each: Bright Pink (1435) Proper Purple (1855) Empire (1829) Magenta (1084) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook For yarn stockists contact St

“THIS IS one of those eye-catching, super cosy stitch patterns that is hard to resist,” says Marie Greene. “The pattern creates a fabric so lovely it will invite a double take from anyone who sees you

Using a crochet hook and waste yarn, chain 112 sts. Using yarn A and 3.25mm needles pick up and knit 108 sts along the bumps on the back of the chain. Pm and join to work in the round, taking care not