Make it, love it! yarn crafts

In a fast-paced world, the new trend for crafty escapes offers the chance to unplug and reconnect with a slow and tactile hobby. Be inspired to book one or host your own

Cast on 26 sts using 4mm needles and Yarn E. Rows 1 to 4 Beg on a RS knit row work in st st.Break Yarn E and join Yarn D. Rows 5 to 8 Beg on a RS knit row work in st st.Break Yarn D and join Yarn B. R

YOU WILL NEED ■ Pattern cotton fabric: 60x40cm ■ Optional safety pin ■ Small piece of string or ribbon NOTES ■ Seam allowance is 1cm, unless otherwise stated. CUTTING OUT Step one From the main fabric

Note Make one in red (MC) and cream (CC); make two in mid green (MC) and cream (CC); make two in cream (MC) and grey (CC); make two in dark green (MC) and cream (CC). Cast on 3 sts using MC and 4mm ne

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