MATERIALS Of Caron Simply Soft, 1 170g ball in each of Bone (9703) A, Autumn Maize (0008) B and Taupe (9783) C for Brown version; Cobalt Blue (9784) A, Plum Perfect (9761) B and Sage (9705) C for Blue

Crochet a cheery blanket in zingy spring colours

These cute knitted bees turn a simple nursery blanket into something special

CABLE PATTERN Row 1 (RS) P2, K1, P2, (K2, P2) twice, *(K1, P2) twice, (K2, P2) twice; rep from * to last 3 sts, K1, P2. Row 2 (WS) K2, P1, K2, (P2, K2) twice, *(P1, K2) twice, (P2, K2) twice; rep from

This knitted jumper is perfect to wear at the weekend

MEASUREMENTS To fit sizes: 76/81 cm (30/32 ins), 86/91 (34/36), 97/102 (38/40), 107/112 (42/44), 117/122 (46/48). Actual size: 94 cm (37 ins), 104 (41¾), 116 (45½), 126 (49½), 136 (53¾). Length: 54 cm