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To fit sizes: 76/81 cm (30/32 ins), 86/91 (34/36), 97/102 (38/40), 107/112 (42/44), 117/122 (46/48). Actual size: 92 cm (36 ins), 102 (40¼), 113 (44½), 124 (48¾), 134 (52¾). Length: 57 cm (22½ ins), 5

Knit a cosy hat in two colours of gorgeous wool

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

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

Note When working the Chart change to DPNs as needed. As instructed, change the start of the round on Rounds 23, 25 and 27 by slipping the first stitch of the round, as this stitch will be used in the

COLOURFUL CREATURES W e’re big fans of the spiritedly colourful ‘Party Animals’ cross stitch collection and love to see when our readers are stitching them! The fun critters bring a playful twist to y