Super soft

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

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

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

CASTING OFF To avoid the cast-off edge being tight, try casting off with a larger-size needle. If the edge is still tight, make 1 yarnover after approx. each 4th stitch at the same time as casting off

The cool turquoise in Marianne Rawlins’ pretty shawl will have you dreaming of the poolside all year round ■ Rico Baby Cotton Soft DK (50% cotton, 50% acrylic, 50g/125m), 2 balls of each: Natural (058

BACK Cast on 127 (139: 155: 167: 183) sts evenly using 4.5mm needles. Work in patt for various sizes: SIZE 6-8 ONLY Row 1 (RS) K2, P5, K1, (P7, K1, P5, K1) 4 times, (P5, K1, P7, K1) 4times, P5, K2. Ro