Short-circumference knitting techniques

Make a slip knot. Insert right‑hand needle into the stitch as if to knit. Wrap the yarn around the point and pull through, slipping the stitch on to the left‑hand needle. Push the point of the right‑h

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Note If you tend to have a tight cast on, use the larger-sized needles to cast on before switching to the smaller size to work the rib stitch. CUFF Cast on 56 (64: 72) sts using 2mm DPNs (or circular

This cool and casual top is perfect for summer

Merino Sock Hand Dye is a vibrant new yarn from Yarnsmiths, in a choice of 10 zingy colourways £15 per 100g/400m; www.woolwarehouse.co.uk Kate Davies has produced a handy notions kit for knitters. Her

EASY PEASY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK yarn in 4 colours ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) ABBREVIATIONS reverse dc Insert hook in next st to right (or left if left-handed)