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

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

■ 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

These glamorous ladies with their wide brimmed hats and prettified accessories are the ideal way to tell your mum, grandma, aunt and any other special lady on Mother’s Day how chic they are. Designed

■ Cascade Heritage Solids (75% Merino wool, 25% nylon, 100g/400m) 1 skein of each: Yarn A Strawberry Cream (5648) Yarn B Garnet Red (5714) ■ A 3.5 mm (US E/4) hook ■ Tassel maker or cardboard For yarn

This classic crochet shell stitch is so cute