Glitz & stitch

Knit a cosy hat in two colours of gorgeous wool

This striking afghan will keep baby warm and ...

Knit a simple sweater that lets a self-striping yarn do the work

From her smallholding in the heart of West Somerset, Bec Briar spins wool from her own flock of sheep and hand-weaves it into beautiful blankets and scarves

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: 104 cm (41 ins), 114 (45¼), 126 (49¾), 137 (54), 148 (58½). Length: 59

Cast on 140 sts using a 4mm circular needle and join to work in the round, taking care not to twist stitches. PM to mark beg of round. Purl 1 round. Knit 1 round. Begin working pattern as foll: Round