Diagonal Rib Pullover from Cynthia Yanok is a design for men that features Knitglobal Sock Yarn, a 4-ply wool and nylon blend from Aurora Yarns. The yarn is held doubled throughout and the pattern calls for size 7 US (4.50 mm) needles. The overall ribbed pattern not only adds visual interest, it makes the sweater very comfortable to wear.

SIZES: Pullover is sized to fit Men’s Small (Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large).

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Chest 40 (42¹/₂, 45, 50, 55)"

Length 25 (25, 26, 27, 28)"

THE ADDITION of simple, sewn pleats gives a modern edge to this sweater by Marie Wallin. The lovely lace patterning on the front and back is knitted in Rowan’s delicious Kidsilk Haze - working two strands of yarn held together - while a crochet edging on the hems and cuffs gives a pretty effect. The wide neckline and cropped sleeves add to the feminine effect.

SIZE AND YARN: look after the description

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES

1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles

THESE COSY armwarmers, which extend almost to the elbow and include thumbs, have little Fair Isle motifs and beads for a subtle touch of colour. “The rich colours of the yarn and the beads made me think of the Silk Road and the carpets of Samarkand,” says designer Barb Brown.

SIZE: look after the description

YARN: Jamieson & Smith Shetland Heritage (4ply weight; 100% Shetland wool; 100m/120yds per 25g ball)

A Berry Wine; 2 x 25g balls

ARAN-INSPIRED CABLES and borders of Irish moss stitch bring traditional style to this modern, long-length cardigan. It’s knitted without buttons, for a drapey look (fastened here with a chunky wooden pin), while the hood adds a yout hful yet practical touch. It’s a big project, but it’s knitted in Hayfield’s great-value Bonus Aranyarn, making it an inexpensive yet stylish way to keep warm! The wool-acrylic yarn comes in a huge range of classic muted shades and brighter hues.

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES

1 pair 5mm (UK 6/US 8) knitting needles

INSPIRED BY Japanese kimonos, this design by Jeanette Sloan looks like a wrap-around cardigan, but the edges of the left and right fronts are actually stitched in place to prevent them falling open. Jeanette has given her garment an unusual slip-stitch stripe pattern in plum shades. Contrasting panels of lace along the sleeves and back neck use a stitch pattern called Grand Eyelet Lattice. The garment has a lovely sheen, thanks to the luscious Alpaca Silk yarn from Blue Sky Alpacas.

SIZE AND YARN: look after the description

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES

1 pair 3.5mm (UK 9-10/US 4) needles