Crochet unravelled

Chevrons are a popular way to advance your skills, and it’s easy to see why! Get going with Marianne Rawlins’ fun handbag ■ Cascade 220 Superwash DK (100% wool, 100g/200m), 1 ball of each: Strawberry

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■ 2.5m of 140cm wide fabric ■ 2cm wide elastic the length of the waist minus 5cm ■ 20cm invisible zip ■ 1m lightweight fusible interfacing ■ Fabric marking tools ■ Matching thread ■ Basic sewing kit ■

Notes This top features stripes worked in two different directions. Stripes will alternate between 2 rows and 4 rows wide. The Sleeves/top of body will be worked sideways first. Stitches will be picke

MEASUREMENTS To fit sizes: 76/81 cm (30/32 ins), 86/91 (34/36), 97/102 (38/40), 107/112 (42/44), 117/122 (46/48). Actual size: 91 cm (36 ins), 102 (40), 112 (44), 123 (49), 134 (53). Length: 57 cm (22

Grab hold of this pretty chevron-edge clutch purse