Nimbus by Sublime

Add a textural layer to your outfit with this sideways-knit top in a soft, tweedy aran yarn.

Textures take centre stage on this comfortable sleeveless sweater from Yorkshire yarn company Sublime. Knitted sideways, the top has a pattern of flowing branches decorated with blossom-like bobbles. A deep rib at the bottom and simple, turnback sleeve edgings with button fastenings complete the design. It's knitted in Luxurious Aran Tweed, Sublime's cosy blend of cotton, wool and llama fibre that can be machine-washed.

SIZE 8 (10:12:14:16:18)

Carousel Bag by Mona Modica

This colorful purse is perfect for a summer outing.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

18 inches wide x 12 inches long, excluding handle

MATERIALS

• Omega La Espiga #9 crochet nylon (7 oz/339 yds per roll): 2 rolls #58 multi turquoise

• Sizes D/3/3.25mm and G/6/4mm crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauge

• Tapestry needle

Funky Bag by Mona Modica

This stylish purse is perfect for everyday use.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

22 inches wide at base x 9 inches high, excluding Handle

MATERIALS

• Omega Pinky fine (sport) weight nylon yarn (2 oz/98 yds per skein): 4 skeins #16 copper

• Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

Homeland by Martin Storey

This cabled jumper uses super-chunky wool for a classic country style.

You're guaranteed to feel cosy in this gorgeous chunky jumper by Martin Storey, inspired by the pioneer look of the American Midwest. Knitted on large needles in a super-chunky yarn, it has a dramatic cabling pattern on the body and sleeves, which extends right down into the hems and cuffs. Rowan's Big Wool yarn is soft, a joy to knit with and gives good stitch definition to the cables. It's available in 24 different shades.

SIZE S (M: L: XL: XXL)

Cabled Mitts by Brenda K. B. Anderson

A beautiful V-shaped cable accents these fingerless gloves stitched in soft yarn. Make them for someone special on your list.

What you'll need

YARN

RED HEART With Love, 7 oz/198g skeins, each approx 370 yd/338m (acrylic)

• 1 skein #1701 Hot Pink