Tulip tales

Knit a spring jumper embellished with pretty crocheted blooms

Crochet a vibrant sleeve to protect your next good read

4 rows Yarn A. 4 rows Yarn B. Cast on 55 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn A. Row 1 (WS) Ktbl in each st. Begin working in moss stitch and stripe pattern as follows: Row 2 *K1, P1; rep from * to last

For those who enjoy decorating their home seasonally, this pretty in petals flower cushion will be the ideal sofa companion for the spring. The blooming irises are the focal point of the cushion, with

■ Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 100g/295m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Clematis (1390) Yarn B Lemon (1020) Yarn C Tea Green (2189) Yarn D Cornish Blue (1841) Yarn E Blue Sky (2186) Yarn F Grape (106

Begin at the centre of the flower. Cast on 3 sts, using 3mm needles and Yarn E. Row 1 (RS) (Kfb) to end. [6 sts] Row 2 Purl. Change to Yarn A. Work the first 2 sts only, leaving 4 sts on the needle. R