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HOOKS FOR NEEDLES

As a crocheter, I mostly make amigurumi, but two months ago I decided to teach myself how to knit and cast on Tom Kitten from issue 223. This is my third knitted toy and I am officially hooked!

Louise Groves, via email

You must be a natural knitter, he looks fab.

TWO FOR ONE

My lovely niece is expecting soon so I suggested that she do a search for patterns that she liked. She came up with this one from Red Heart – I’ve now got another to make as a friend’s daughter

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