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There’s a whole host of designs to get your needles excited this month and as the weather hots up, you might want to take a short break from winter reminders and try some other projects. Top of the list must be the Noni bag festooned with tulips. Its lovely curves and modern shape will certainly turn everyone green with envy as you carry it. Another dazzler is the Emerald Dazzle dress that has a figure-hugging fit that is perfect for summer parties and surprisingly easy to knit. If you are dreaming of lazy afternoon teatimes out on the lawn then get straight to work on the fabulous teacosy with its nostalgic look topped off with a buzzy bee. There are of course, lots of things to add tour wardrobe with soft pink vintage-look deep V-neck top, lace edged jacket in a luxurious silk/wool mix, a crochet pearl-buttoned short-sleeve jacket and asymmetric necked, ribbed sweater. With super socks your man will love, a lacy butterfly bolero for little girls and a tanktop and sweater for boys, there is something for everyone in this issue.

Lace Luxury
Wrap yourself in luxury with this elegant and easy-to-wear lace-edged jacket. The fronts have a gentle curve decorated with a pointed lace border that keeps its shape wonderfully. Another great feature of this pattern is the raglan sleeves that add to the fine shaping and look of the garment. The knitted fabric is strokeably soft and smooth so you can treat yourself to a touch of lavish comfort every time you wear it.

Knitting – Intermediate
3.75 mm knitting needles.
4 mm knitting needles.
3.75 mm circular needle
4 mm circular needle
RYC Silk Wool DK, Bramble shade 311

Sizes 8 10 12 14 16

Emerald Dazzle
Knock ’em dead and turn them green with envy at your next social event with this dazzling dress. The yarn shifts from bright limes to dark moss hues with a hint of gold thread running through it. The drop stitch gives it stretch for a figure-hugging fit and the shaping is achieved with an easy upgrade of needle size. Give it a professional finish with a home-made lining or look out for a light bustier dress to wear underneath.

Knitting – Intermediate
4.5 mm knitting needles.
5.5 mm knitting needles.
6.5 mm knitting needles.
7.5 mm knitting needles.
8 mm knitting needles.
9 mm knitting needles.
12 mm knitting needles.
15 mm knitting needles.
Lanartus Rio Oro, Lime shade 10107.
One metre moss green/black stretch lining.
Three metres good quality ribbon.
One metre eyelet tape.
Small glass beads.
Tapestry needle.
Domestic sewing machine.
Zip foot.
Black sewing thread.

Vintage Lilac
This beautiful top has a lovely deep v-neck that makes it great for showing off your favourite camisoles and lace-trimmed tops that may never usually see the light of day! The high rib waist and single bow gives the jumper a vintage look that team perfectly with floral prints and floaty skirts. The yarn is luxuriously soft that will bring you a touch of glamour every time you wear it.

Knitting – Intermediate
3.25 mm knitting needles.
4 mm knitting needles.
RYC Cashcotton DK, Sorbet shade 622.
Stitch holder.
Safety pins.
0.5 m of satin ribbon 1 cm (3/8 in) wide.

Sizes 6/8 10/12 14/16 18/20

Lacy Scallop
This wonderful short-sleeved cardigan is made up of a beautiful shell crochet pattern that has a very elegant look. The hem, cuffs and edges have an attractive scallop border and the garment is set off with a row of delicate pearl buttons. It is perfect for wearing out in the evenings as well as over a short-sleeved top on chillier days.

Crochet - Intermediate
3.00 mm crochet hook.
Wendy Mode, 4 ply, Iris shade 205.
Wendy pearl bead buttons, 1 cm (1/4 in) diameter code 9424.

Fuchsia Butterfly
This pretty bolero is decorated with lacy butterfly motifs that cover the garment. Knitted in this fabulous fuchsia pink, this is an item that every little girl will love to wear. It is edged with a chain loop edging that gives it a wonderful finishing touch and the luxurious yarn makes it perfect for special occasions.

Knitting - Intermediate
4 mm knitting needles.
3.00 mm crochet hook.
Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK shade 22.
Buttons, 2 cm (3/4 in) diameter.

Honey for Tea
Brighten up your teatime with this fun tea cosy topped off with a busy bee. The bobbly lawn has five jolly flowers growing from it on each side that are worked in crochet. This tea cosy is perfect for afternoon tea out on the lawn on a lazy summer’s day so make yours now ready for those rare few sunny days we might get this summer.

Knitting – Intermediate
5 mm knitting needles.
3.25 mm knitting needles.
2.00 mm crochet hook.
Rowan Handknit Cotton, Sugar shade 303 and Gooseberry shade 219.
Small amount of yellow and brown yarn for bee.
Stuffing for bee.

Teal Toes
These chap’s socks are really too good to hide away in boots with their gorgeous teal colour and wonderful twists of cable. We all know thought that sandals are a no-no so at least you can be assured that while you cannot see them in wear, he will have toasty and comfortable toes! The yarn is supersoft and smooth and has a gentle lustre that give these socks a luxurious look and feel.

Knitting - Intermediate
3.25 mm double pointed needles.
2.75 mm double pointed needles.
Cable needle.
Cherry Tree Hill Supersock Solids, shade Teal Green.