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

■ Rico Ricorumi DK (100% cotton, 25g/58m) 2 balls of Fox (025) 1 ball of each: White (001) Black (060) ■ Rico Ricorumi Furry Furry (100% polyamide, 25g/175m) 2 balls of each: Fox (004) White (001) Bla

This knitted jumper is perfect to wear at the weekend

Cast on 96 (108) sts using 5mm needles. Row 1 *K2, P2; rep from * to end of row. Continue working in K2, P2 rib for a further 13 rows. Change to 5.5mm needles. Row 1 *P1, yrn, K2, skpo, K3, k2tog, K2,

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

Notes Unless otherwise specified, use the long-tail cast-on for all pieces. Use yarn tails and mattress stitch to seam unless otherwise instructed. HEAD Start at back of head. Cast on 10 sts using 3mm