Snow pretty!

These cosy socks are perfect for keeping toes toasty

CONSTRUCTION The Back of the sweater is worked flat from the top shoulders to the base of the armholes and then the stitches are put on hold. The Front shoulder sts are then picked up from the Back ca

Cast on 96 (108) sts using 5mm needles. Row 1 *K2, P2; rep from * to end of row. Continue working in K2, P2 rib for a further 13 rows. Change to 5.5mm needles. Row 1 *P1, yrn, K2, skpo, K3, k2tog, K2,

■ DMC Natura Just Cotton (100% cotton, 50g/155m) 1 ball of each: Passion (N23) Coral (N18) Blé (N83) Spring Rose (N07) Geranium (N52) Chartreuse (N48) Light Green (N12) Safran (N47) Blue Layette (N05)

As the frost begins to melt, it paves way for spring to blossom bright and beautifully. Flowers, such as daffodils and daisies, start to sprout and little lambs frolic through the grass during this ti

The pattern uses both long and short needles; start with the length which fits the number of stitches and change when necessary. The piece is started back and forth, casting on stitches at the back of