Wily wizard

■ DROPS Andes (65% wool, 35% alpaca, 100g/90m) 2 balls of Royal Blue (6928) ■ A 7mm (K/10½ or L/11) hook ■ A stitch marker For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 www.woolwarehouse.co.u

YOU WILL NEED ■ Baa Ram Ewe Donegal Twists(100% wool, 100g/270m)1 skein of each: Yarn A Kelpie (611) Yarn B Aibell (603) Yarn C Failinis (605) Yarn D Balor (602) Yarn E Leprechaun (608) ■ A 4mm (US G/

Note: Figures in square brackets [ ] are worked the number of times stated. Ears (make 2) – With 3.5 mm hook and A, make a magic ring. 1st rnd – 1 ch, 6 dc into the centre of the ring. 2nd rnd – 2 dc

ANIMAL BODIES Start at base, Row 1 is RS for Lamb and WS for all other animals. Cast on 8 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn A for Lamb, Yarn C for Donkey, Yarn E for Calf and Yarn G for Piglet. Row 1

Notes If you tend to have a tight cast on, use the larger size needles to cast on before switching to the smaller size to work the rib stitch. SOCK ONE Cast on 56 (64: 72) sts using Yarn A and 2mm DPN

Crochet a handy shopper complete with fluffy pup motifs