Let love grow

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

Finished size 11cm BODY AND HEAD Cast on 12 sts using 3mm needles and Yarn C. Row 1 (WS) Purl. Row 2 (K2, kfb) twice, (kfb, K2) twice. [16 sts] Row 3 Purl. Row 4 (K1, kfb) 4 times, (kfb, K1) 4 times.

Notes Unless otherwise specified, use a long-tail cast on for all pieces, and mattress stitch to sew the seams. You only need a few metres of yarn for each full set of baubles. If you don’t have baubl

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

Notes Intarsia method is used for the colourwork. Before starting, wind off two small balls of both Yarn A and Yarn B. Cross yarns at each colour change to prevent holes. Starting at Head. Cast on 9 s

YOU WILL NEED ■ Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 100g/295m) 1 ball of each: Bright Pink (1435) Proper Purple (1855) Empire (1829) Magenta (1084) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook For yarn stockists contact St