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

This soft knitted sweater is a lovely winter warmer

■ Ricorumi DK (100% cotton, 25g/57.5m), 3 balls of each: Light Green (046), Turquoise (039), Purple (020), 2 balls of each: Light Blue (033), White (001), Tangerine (026), Lilac (017), Ice Green (037)

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

YOU WILL NEED ■ Yarnsmiths Merino DK Superwash (100% wool, 50g/110m) 2 balls of each: Stone Grey (3015) Anthracite Grey (3002) ■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ A stitch marker For yarn

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