Ladies’, cap-sleeved, v-necked, tunic-style sweater with front pocket detail.

Ollie is the ideal project for someone who knows basic crochet and wants to experiment with other techniques. He is made using oddments of Handknit Cotton and can be used as a paperweight or a decoration.

This ladies cropped, chunky cardigan uses Cocoon. Designed by Marie Wallin, it was originally featured in Rowan Knitting Magazine no 42 and is now available to download.

This babys hooded cardigan uses Cashsoft DK making it beautifully soft, perfect for little ones. It was originally featured in Classic Bambino and is now available to download.

Using one of Rowan's best loved yarns Denim, this cable mens design has been taken from our archives. Originally featured in Magazine 31 and Rowan's Greatest Knits, this design by Martin Storey, it is now available to download.

This alternative Christmas Advent calendar can be made from oddments of yarn. Jemma Weston has used Kid Classic but any other yarn from your stash, that is suitable for felting, can be used as a substitute.

Crochet these decorative placemats and coasters, with bead detail from the Little Festive Knits Online Collection. A design by Lisa Richardson, originally using Rowan Shimmer, this yarn can be substituted with Anchor Artiste Metallic thread.

Crochet these decorative napkin rings, with bead detail from the Little Festive Knits Online Collection. A design by Elizabeth Armitage, originally using Rowan Shimmer, this yarn can be substituted with Anchor Artiste Metallic thread.

Knit this gorgeous beaded corsage from the Little Festive Knits Online Collection. A design by Gemma Saxon, originally using Rowan Shimmer, this yarn can be substituted with Anchor Artiste Metallic thread.

Give your presents an extra special touch with this knitted decorative ribbon from the Little Festive Knits Online Collection. A design by Sarah Hatton, originally using Rowan Shimmer, this yarn can be substituted with Anchor Artiste Metallic thread.