Take some gorgeously squishy Malabrigo Rios (or other worsted weight yarn) in contrasting colours, add a dash of 2x2 ribbing, a sprinkling of stranded knitting and some nifty crown decreases, and you have yourself a warm and cosy unisex Pentacles hat!

For a dash of colour magic, I don’t think you can go wrong with some simple stranded stitches. Using two skeins of gorgeously squishy Malabrigo Rios (or other worsted weight yarn) in contrasting colours, this unisex hat with optional pompom knits up quickly and makes a perfect gift for someone special - if you can bear to part with it, that is!...

Alignment is a pretty, feminine crescent-shaped shawl with an allover lace pattern and a delicate, vintage-inspired edging, which is knit perpendicularly to the body of the shawl.

Take a simple two colour pattern and a touch of unisex styling, throw in some slip stitches and an easy to work edging, and you have yourself a classic wrap that you will love to wear. Knit in one piece in fingering weight yarn using only one colour of yarn on each row, the body of the wrap is worked first, before a feminine, simple crochet edg...

Perfect to throw on over any outfit, Highams Park is a classic striped stocking stitch, crescent-shaped shawl, with an elegant lace edging. Knit from the top down in laceweight yarn, the striped body of this beautifully lightweight shawl flows effortlessly into the edging. Highams Park is easy enough for a confident, challenge-hungry beginner w...

A super-simple knit in beautiful Lion Brand Shawl in a Ball Stripes, an aran weight yarn. This is a lightly brushed acrylic yarn with a 100% cotton slub, making the yarn easy to care for and less likely to split when knitting. The hint of sparkle running through the yarn infuses a touch of instant glamour to any outfit.

This light and airy stole is knitted flat and begins and ends with a garter stitch border. The main body consists of an 8-row repeat that grows quickly, making this a perfect last-minute project. Using larger needles than recommended for the yarn allows the finished piece to grow remarkably after a nice soak, and you’ll be amazed at just how fa...

Starting with a garter tab, the body of the shawl is knitted in garter stitch from the centre back neck downwards and outwards. Once the body is complete, a simple yarn-over edging creates movement and texture.

I love versatile pieces that can be worn in several ways. This lovely accessory can be worn buttoned as a cosy poncho, or unbuttoned as a wrap/scarf. Using a purse-friendly yarn such as Cygnet Grousemoor Aran and a simple stitch pattern creates a stunning machine washable accessory that you’ll reach for again and again.

Knitted in the round, the Lovey cowl starts with a deep ribbed edge before a striking colourwork design is worked on the body of the cowl using slipped stitches and just one colour of yarn per round. A corresponding ribbed edge completes the look. All sts are slipped p-wise with the yarn on the WS of the work.

Rathview Park is a classic garter stitch shawlette, with a body comprising two columns of paired increases and a Victorian-era Normandy lace edging. Knit from the top down in DK weight yarn, the edging is knit perpendicularly onto the live stitches on the needle after completion of the body. Worked almost entirely in garter stitch, Rathview Par...

Starting with a garter tab, the body of the shawl is knit in garter stitch from the centre back neck downwards and outwards. Once the body

Versteck is a unisex cowl with Icord edges, suitable for any age. Warm and cosy, Versteck is the perfect anytime accessory to combat a chill - and as it works up so quickly, why not have one to match every outfit!

Subterranean is a unisex cowl with Icord edges, suitable for teens and adults. Warm and cosy, Subterranean can be pulled up to cover the ears on super-cold days!

Starting with i-cord cast on the body of the cowl is knitted in the round from the top down in Garter stitch, with subtle increases providing flare towards the bottom. The eyelet edging is knitted sideways onto the live stitches at the bottom, using a provisional cast-on, before grafting the two ends of the edging together to finish.

Girl’s Best Friend is a fresh and modern take on a 1970s-style poncho, perfect for throwing on when there’s a bit of a chill in the air. Wear it as a beach cover-up, on sightseeing or shopping trips, in the office to combat the evils of air conditioning, or even on your commute to work to protect you from that early morning nip in the air.

Nonchalant is a light, mesh-patterned cowl perfect for adding a touch of warmth and decoration to any outfit - scrunched up with a coat to keep your neck toasty warm, or left partially unbuttoned to keep the chill off and add a touch of zing.

Jamboree is a crisp lace accessory that can be knit in a variety of yarn weights, gauges and sizes to suit your preference. Utilising an easily remembered eight row pattern, there’s plenty going on to keep your interest, but the pattern is easy enough for TV knitting without having to pay too much attention.

Andrea is a medium-sized shallow crescent shaped shawlette/scarf, designed to be a quick knit in super-bulky weight yarn, to keep you warm and cosy on the coldest of days. Knit from the bottom up, starting at the outside edge and shaped with short rows, Andrea uses just one skein of budget-friendly Patons Fab Big Colour (or equivalent super-bul...

Aston is a unisex infinity cowl with icord edges, suitable for teens and adults.

Seraphic is a heavenly, sophisticated crescent shaped shawlette, knit in sumptuous Malabrigo Sock Yarn (or equivalent fingering weight yarn).

Inspired by sea breezes and moonlit walks along the shore, Coast is an almost circular shawl designed for 4ply yarn, and is the perfect item to throw on anywhere, anytime when the sun goes down and there’s a chill in the air.

The Camden Market Cowl is a warm and cosy cowl, inspired by the iconic, vibrant and colourful Camden Market in London.

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Phyllis is a simple yet sophisticated crescent-shaped shawlette, perfect for that precious skein of fingering weight yarn that you’ve been saving for something special.

At a crossroads in your life, not sure which way to turn? You need Direction! Although they won’t make that ‘which way to turn’ decision for you, you’ll have plenty of time to mull your options over while you knit these!