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THIS VERSATILE drawstring bag is ideal for the beach, for shopping trips or even for storing your work-in-progress. The front and back pieces incorporate a folded channel at the top, through which are

Shade pictured Lilac (0007)Ball weight/length 50g/175mNeedle size 3.5-4mm (UK 10-8/US 4-6)Tension 24 sts and 30 rows to 10cmFibre content 50% cotton, 24% baby alpaca, 20% silk, 6% woolCare Machine was

■ King Cole Cottonsoft DK (100% cotton, 100g/210m) Yarn A French Navy (741) Yarn B Antique Gold (3461) Yarn C Hot Pink (1848) See table for measurements and yarn quantities ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hoo

■ Bobbiny 1.5mm Macrame Cord (100% cotton, 160g/100m) 1 ball of each: Mustard Teal Golden Natural ■ A 4.5mm (US 7) hook For yarn stockists contact Bobbiny Cords www.bobbinycords.co.uk Tension is not c

YOU WILL NEED ■ Main fabric: see instructions for details ■ Towel ■ Matching thread ■ Erasable pen ■ Basic sewing kit NOTES ■ Use a 1cm seam allowance. ■ Use a longer machine stitch then normal for to

This elegant cardigan features a medley of pretty stitches