TWISTED STITCHES form diagonal lines of texture on this hot water bottle cover. Siân Brown’s design has a wide ribbed neck, which is cinched in using a plaited tie that’s threaded through a row of eye

Knit a spring jumper embellished with pretty crocheted blooms

Crochet a cheery blanket in zingy spring colours

■ King Cole Cottonsoft DK (100% cotton, 100g/210m) 1 ball of each: Saxe (718) Sky (714) ■ King Cole Velveteen (100% polyester, 100g/65m) 2 balls of Velveteen Snow (6120) ■ A small amount of any DK whi

Note You will need to use the intarsia technique for the Outside piece of the roll. Wind off a small amount of Yarn A before you start knitting and work from this smaller ball and the main ball when y

■ Yarnsmiths Snug as a Bug BIG (100% polyester, 300g/33m) 1 ball of Tangerine (2B270) ■ An 8mm (US L/11) hook ■ A glue gun ■ A cushion 35x55cm For yarn stockists contact Wool Warehouse 01926 882818 ww