Spring gardens

CONSTRUCTION The Back of the sweater is worked flat from the top shoulders to the base of the armholes and then the stitches are put on hold. The Front shoulder sts are then picked up from the Back ca

Cast on 96 (108) sts using 5mm needles. Row 1 *K2, P2; rep from * to end of row. Continue working in K2, P2 rib for a further 13 rows. Change to 5.5mm needles. Row 1 *P1, yrn, K2, skpo, K3, k2tog, K2,

Using 2.75mm DPNs and yarn A, cast on 144 sts. Pm and join to work in the round, taking care not to twist sts. Work 40 rounds in K2, P2 rib as set by Chart A, making sure at the beginning of each roun

TAKING DESIGN cues from classic Aran sweaters, Pat Menchini has created this timeless sweater. The patterned panels include diamond cables, ropes and bobbles, which will keep you entertained as you kn

Knit a cabled scarf with a clever flap to keep it neat Instructions overleaf

FOR THIS sock design, Bronagh Miskelly has used a broken rib pattern which forms subtle zigzags of texture across the fabric. The socks are knitted top-down with a ribbed heel, and are nice and stretc