Wool and whimsy

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

Despite their industrial beginnings, British canals have long been a symbol of slow living, adventure and heritage, and this design celebrates that spirit with a touch of whimsy and elegance. Whether

Wrap up warm as you promenade down this pretty terraced street where each home speaks volumes of the residents who live there – cats peering from the window, pretty plants on windowsills and a trailin

The cool turquoise in Marianne Rawlins’ pretty shawl will have you dreaming of the poolside all year round ■ Rico Baby Cotton Soft DK (50% cotton, 50% acrylic, 50g/125m), 2 balls of each: Natural (058

The garment is worked in the round to the underarms. The front and back are then worked separately to the shoulders, which are joined with a three-needle cast-off before adding neck and armhole edging

CUSHION PATCH SQUARE 9 – VASE OF FLOWERS (Knit in Yarns C, H, J, P and U.) Cast on 45 sts using 4mm needles and Yarn C. Knit 3 rows. START CHART Row 1 (RS) K3, knit Row 1 of Chart 9, K3. Row 2 K3, pur