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

Knit a cute and cuddly elephant from just one ball of yarn!

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

■ Rico Ricorumi DK (100% cotton, 25g/58m) 1 ball of each: Mouse Grey (059) Red (028) Fuchsia (014) Rose (008) ■ A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook ■ Toy stuffing ■ Metal wire, 1mm thick ■ Cardboard, 10x10cm

■ Cascade 220 (100% wool, 100g/200m) 3 skeins of Yarn A Cotton Candy (9478) 1 ball of Yarn B Ruby (9404) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ 6 buttons, 20mm ■ A cushion pad, 40x40cm For yarn stockists contact www