Making shade

“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

Combine a colourful yarn and a clever stitch in this striking knit

YOU WILL NEED ■ Yarnsmiths Snugglesoft DK (70% acrylic, 30% nylon, 50g/130m) Yarn A Biscuit (3A064) Yarn B Golden Sun (3A142) Yarn C Pumpkin (3A120) Yarn D Teddy Bear (3A070) Yarn E Spring Meadow (3A1

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 ■ Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted (100% wool, 100g/200m) Mallard (144) See table for measurements and yarn quantities ■ A 5.5mm (US I/9) hook ■ A 5mm (US H/8) hook For yarn stockists c