Ray of sunshine

■ Wool and the Gang Shiny Happy Cotton (100% cotton, 100g/142m) 1 ball of each: Yellow Brick Road Powder Blue ■ Wool and the Gang Ra-Ra Raffia (100% paper, 100g/250m) 1 (2) balls of Grass Green ■ A 3m

YOU WILL NEED ■ Rico Creative Cotton Aran100% cotton, 50g/85m)1 ball of each:Light Yellow (63)Powder (61)Rose (00) ■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook ■ A stitch marker ■ Toy stuffing ■ 2 safety eyes, 10mm ■ Blac

Skill Level : EASY MEASUREMENTS To fit sizes: 86/91 cm (34/36 ins), 97/ 102 (38/40), 107/112 (42/44), 117/122 (48/48), 127/132 (50/52). Actual size: 103 cm (40¾ ins), 114 (45), 123 (48½), 134 (52¾), 1

A BIT TRICKY YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK yarn in 4 colours ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook MEASUREMENTS Square measures 10x10cm (4x4in) ABBREVIATIONS FPcl *Yrh, insert hook around FP of st indicated, yrh and pull up

This cool and casual top is perfect for summer

The cool turquoise in Marianne Rawlins’ pretty shawl will have you dreaming of the poolside all year round ■ Rico Baby Cotton Soft DK (50% cotton, 50% acrylic, 50g/125m), 2 balls of each: Natural (058