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Shade pictured Light Yellow (13)Ball weight/length 50g/200mNeedle size 3.5-4mm (UK 10-8/US 4-6)Tension 24 sts and 34 rows to 10cmFibre content 74% cotton, 16% extrafine merino wool, 10% yakCare Machin

We’ve always thought TOFT’s luxury yarns are mouthwateringly lush, and their summer 2025 collection is no exception. Choose four 25g balls of DK pure wool to make this fab lollipop trio, with wooden s

Siân Cornish, expert in natural dyes

Shade pictured Latte (012)Ball weight/length 50g/106mNeedle size 4mm (UK 8/US 6)Tension 22 sts and 28 rows to 10cmFibre content 100% cottonCare Machine wash 40°C RRP £4.25Contact www.knitrowan.com/mod

Make this simple T-shirt in a rainbow of colourful cottons

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