Knit a cabled scarf with a clever flap to keep it neat Instructions overleaf

Using 2.75mm DPNs and yarn A, cast on 144 sts. Pm and join to work in the round, taking care not to twist sts. Work 40 rounds in K2, P2 rib as set by Chart A, making sure at the beginning of each roun

These cute knitted bees turn a simple nursery blanket into something special

■ King Cole Fashion Aran (70% acrylic, 30% wool, 100g/200m) 4 balls of Redcurrant (3503) 3 balls of Iona (3317) 2 balls of Pink (3059) ■ A 7mm (US K/10½ or L/11) Tunisian hook with extension cable ■ A

Cast on 64 sts using 4.5mm circular needles and Yarn A. Join in the round being careful not to twist the stitches. PM at join. Rnd 1 Knit. Rnd 2 Purl. Repeat the last 2 rnds a further 4 times. Change

■ Yarnsmiths Create Aran (100% acrylic, 100g/195m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Cream (4050) Yarn B Burnt Orange (4120) Yarn C Rose Pink (4380) ■ A 4.5mm (US 7) hook ■ A stitch marker For yarn stockists con