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Cast on 81 (89: 97: 105) sts using 3mm needles and Yarn C. Row 1 (RS) K1, (P1, K1) to end. Row 2 (WS) P1, (K1, P1) to end. These 2 rows set rib, cont in rib for a further 5 rows. Next row (WS) P to en

To work out how to increase evenly, count the total number of stitches on the needle (e.g. 76 stitches) and divide by the number of increases to be made (e.g. 16) = 4.75. In this example, increase by

CABLE DECREASE When casting off the 6-st cable in the centre of Chart D on Back and Front, work as follows: K1, (K2tog) twice, K1. This decreases the 6-st cable to 4 sts and stops it flaring. SADDLE S

STEEKS Work 9 steek sts by knitting every stitch, and knitting in the two alternating colours used in that round. Aim to have the colours align, so that dark is above dark and light is above light. Be

To avoid a jog in the stripes, work to the last stitch of the purl round of each 2-row stripe, Sl 1, lift loop of the stitch below the start of round onto RH needle, slip both sts to LH needle, P2tog

Of Caron Simply Soft,1x 170.1 g ball each in White (9701) A, Harvest Red (9763) B, and 4 balls in Autumn Red (9730) C; 5.5 mm crochet hook. This yarn is available from your local Caron stockist or you