Alida

This wrap is worked from a provisional cast-on at the centre to give a symmetrical finish. The pattern gives two options for the provisional cast-on. One uses a crochet chain, and the other uses Judy’

■ Yarnsmiths Create DK (100% acrylic, 100g/290m) 2 balls of Off White (3045) 1 ball of each: Mustard Yellow (3140) Vintage Peach (3428) Dark Sage (3202) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ Stitch markers For yarn

2X2 RIB Row 1 (RS): *P2, K2; rep from * to last 2 sts, P2. Row 2: *K2, P2; rep from * to last2 st, K2. FAIR ISLE RIB Row 1 (WS): *P2C, K2A; rep from * to last 2 sts, P2C. Row 2: *K2C, P2A; rep from *

BACK Cast on 110 (122: 134: 146: 158: 170: 182: 194) sts with 4mm needles and Yarn A. Rib row 1 K2, (P2, K2) to end. Rib row 2 P2, (K2, P2) to end. Rep last 2 rows until rib meas 2 (2: 2.5: 2.5: 3: 3:

Please note stitch counts will increase and decrease across pattern panels; all stitch counts are based on the initial stitch count without these pattern stitches. (31-st rep shown in brackets) Row 1

This elegant cardigan features a medley of pretty stitches