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YOU WILL NEED ■ Baa Ram Ewe Donegal Twists (100% wool, 100g/270m) 1 skein of each: Yarn A Kelpie (611) Yarn B Aibell (603) Yarn C Failinis (605) Yarn D Balor (602) Yarn E Leprechaun (608) ■ A 4mm (US

MATERIALS ■ West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft Shetland Colours Aran, 100% Shetland wool, 100g/166m per skein; 1 skein each of Norwick (172) (Yarn A), Tresta (583) (Yarn B) and Melby (551) (Yarn C) ■ 4

Notes If you tend to have a tight cast on, use the larger size needles to cast on before switching to the smaller size to work the rib stitch. SOCK ONE Cast on 56 (64: 72) sts using Yarn A and 2mm DPN

OCCASIONALLY,a book of outstanding quality lands on my desk. As someone who has long been passionate about sheep – and who is working on a book on that very subject – “The Wonder Of Wool” is of partic

Inspired by the tones and textures of the Brecon Beacons, designer Dee Hardwicke shares her philosophical approach to knitting with a global community of crafters and blue-chip clients

MATERIALS ■ Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn, 82% acrylic/10% wool/8% rayon, 170g/97m per ball, one ball in Cranberry (138) ■ 15mm (US 19) 80cm (31½”) long circular knitting needles ■ Scissors