Combine a colourful yarn and a clever stitch in this striking knit

This soft knitted sweater is a lovely winter warmer

CHART WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS Worked over 22 sts. Row 1 (RS) K6, P4, K2, P4, K6. Row 2 (WS) P6, K4, P2, K4, P6. Rows 3 and 4 As Rows 1 and 2. Row 5 C3B, C3F, P4, K2, P4, C3B, C3F. Row 6 As Row 2. Cast on

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). Actual size: 107 cm (42 ins), 117 (46¼), 127 (50¼), 137 (54), 147 (57¾). Length: 61

BACK Cast on 62 (62: 66: 70: 74: 82) sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn B. SIZES 0-6M, 6-12M AND 18-24M ONLY Row 1 (WS) K2, *P2, K2; rep from * to end. Row 2 P2, *K2, P2; rep from * to end. SIZES 12-18

“THIS IS one of those eye-catching, super cosy stitch patterns that is hard to resist,” says Marie Greene. “The pattern creates a fabric so lovely it will invite a double take from anyone who sees you