YOU WILL NEED ■ A few pairs of old jeans ■ Lining fabric: 20x40in ■ Webbing: 64in, 15/8in wide ■ Denim sewing machine needle ■ Ruler (or quilting square) ■ Matching thread ■ Basic sewing kit NOTES ■ S

Crochet a vibrant sleeve to protect your next good read

Note You will work double yarn over loops on Round 1 and work into them twice on Round 2 by knitting into the front and back of the loop. Cast on 81 sts using a 6mm circular needle and join into the r

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: 106 cm (41¾ ins), 117 (46¼), 128 (50¾), 140 (55¼), 152 (60). Length: 62

Celebrate your love of stitching with these delicate designs by Susan Bates 44 quick-and-easy motifs Susan Bates’ design inspiration Stitches for every skill level Helpful tips and advice Unique gift

Knit a spring jumper embellished with pretty crocheted blooms