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Down on the farm

ALPACA PARADE

Bright colours in easy-to-hook stripes make this wrap a breeze to both stitch and wear. Even the Alpacas look impressed, and perhaps a little bit proud. After all, we used their fleece to make it!

SOFT SHOE

Whether you’re at a barbecue, on the beach or enjoying a picnic, these stylish closed-toe espadrilles are just what you need to keep your feet sweet.

FEELING WAVY

This beautiful ripply jumper is full of exciting textures and rich colours. Just wait – we bet it will have all your hooky friends saying, “I need to make that too!”

BIGGEST BUNDLE

Spread out on this extra-large, extra-soft striped blanket. Pop it on the ground for a day in the sun or on your bed for a timeless, warm creation to snuggle into.

GET CARRIED AWAY

Crochet totes are all the rage nowadays, so hop on the trend with a classic version that’s sure to carry your bits and bobs in style for years to come.

SHAWL

See life in full colour when you drape this gorgeous, fun-to-make wrap by Jess Bennett around your shoulders

  • UK Alpaca Superfine DK (75% alpaca, 25% wool, 50g/112m), 2 balls of Grey, 1 ball of each: Jade, Lilac, Sky Blue, Wine, Damson, Mustard, Midnight Blue, Rose, Parchment, Yellow Ochre
  • A 4mm (US G/6) hook

TENSION

Tension is not critical for this project, but it may affect the yarn quantities required

MEASUREMENTS

Shawl measures approx 170x73cm (67x28¾in) across widest points

NOTES

Main Body of Shawl is worked in rows. Change colour on the last yrh of st before colour change is indicated.

SHAWL

Using Grey, ch4.

Row 1 (RS) 3tr in last ch from hook, turn. [4 sts]

  Ch3 (counts as tr throughout), tr in

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