When I wrote a column about the joys of knitting I was deluged with requests for my beanie pattern. Here it is. Nina of Christchurch kindly sent photos of the fabulous beanies she made from the pattern – along with pictures of one of her beanies being born. Aren’t they great? Thanks, Nina.

Click here to download a copy of the Beanie Pattern.

Click here to see Nina's wonderful beanies being knitted

This scarf is easy to knit and warm as fur.

Mohair Moss Stitch Scarf
One hank or two balls 12 ply mohair
Needles: 7.50mm
Fringes (if desired) Before starting wind off 72 lengths cut into 20cm lengths
Cast on 27 stitches
First row: *K1, P1, repeat from * to end.
Repeat this row until yarn is finished
Attach fringe.

Embark on a creative rug journey. Choose your colours, make a rug as large or small as your dreams. When it’s finished throw it on your bed or (as our daughter Katharine has done) donate it to the homeless.

Rug Squares
Using 8 ply wool and 5mm needles cast on 40 sts
Knit till square (or rectangular if preferred)
Cast off
You’ll need 3-4 squares across and about 7 in length to make a basic rug