A modern classic

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We’ve given a contemporary look to the traditional gansey.

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The People's Friend Magazine

23 April, 2025

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Colourful trio

MEASUREMENTS To fit sizes: 86/91 cm (34/36 ins), 97/102 (38/40), 107/112 (42/44), 117/122 (46/48), 127/132 (50/52), 137/142 (54/56). Actual size: 104 cm (41 ins), 114 (45), 124 (49), 134 (53), 144 (57

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Special effects

MEASUREMENTS To fit sizes: 76/81 (30/32 ins), 86/91 (34/36), 97/102 (38/40), 107/112 (42/44), 117/122 (46/48), 127/132 (50/52). Actual size: 96 cm (37¾ ins), 107 (42), 118 (46½), 127 (50), 138 (54½) 1

Prima - UK

Cosy cardigan

This not-too-tricky knit is a great winter warmer

The Knitter

Celtic accents

(worked over 16 sts) Row 1 (RS): (K1, P2) 5 times, K1. Row 2: (P1, K2) 5 times, P1. Row 3: (K1, P2) twice, CF1, (P2, K1) twice. Row 4 and every WS row: (P1, K2) 5 times, P1. Row 5: (K1, P2) 5 times, K

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Merry & bright

Of Caron Simply Soft,1x 170.1 g ball each in White (9701) A, Harvest Red (9763) B, and 4 balls in Autumn Red (9730) C; 5.5 mm crochet hook. This yarn is available from your local Caron stockist or you

The Knitter

Betsey

Using 3.75mm needles, cast on 102 (114:126:138:150:162:174:186:198) sts. Row 1 (RS): K2, *P2, K2; rep from * to end. Row 2: P2, *K2, P2; rep from * to end. These 2 rows form rib. Work in rib for a fur

This not-too-tricky knit is a great winter warmer