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

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

MATERIALS Of Caron Simply Soft, 1 170g ball in each of Bone (9703) A, Autumn Maize (0008) B and Taupe (9783) C for Brown version; Cobalt Blue (9784) A, Plum Perfect (9761) B and Sage (9705) C for Blue

■ World of Wool Woolaby (80% superwash Merino wool, 20% bamboo, 50g/90m) 2 balls of each: Yarn A Joey (WBY1) Yarn B Lamb (WBY4) Yarn C Billy (WBY14) ■ 1 ball of Yarn D Cub (WBY5) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook

We’re all about sharing the love this issue, and this cheery string of bunting is just the ticket. Made by patching crochet hearts onto basic pennant shapes, you can use it to decorate a work or craft

These cosy socks are perfect for keeping toes toasty