Crochet designers of the month: October

A timeless favourite, the cable cardigan is never out of place - and this gorgeous interpretation is crocheted so fast in Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Chunky, so it won’t take you long at all!

A speedy gift to hook up, the Gemma Shawl is adorned with fun tassels and will keep you cozy despite the lace treble rows. This triangular shawl is made in Cascade 220, with over 100 shades to choose from - although your favourite aran weight yarn will work beautifully here.

We love this fitted sweater with central design faux seam, from Katie’s latest menswear collection. Crocheted in chunky yarn, it works up so fast, which is just what you need when making a man-size sweater. A perfect gift knit for teenagers and young chaps everywhere.

This fabulous sweater is a classic, all weather favourite. Make it up in any 4ply in cotton or linen for summer, and a merino wool or blend for this beautiful October weather. . The lace panel is a great way to learn new stitches!

Cosy mittens are such a wonderful, speedy make, especially in aran weight yarn, like these charming Bellus Mittens. An ideal gift to make ahead for hostess gifts, or early Christmas presents!

If you haven’t tried crochet colourwork before, this is a great project, a boxy cardigan with very little shaping so you can preserve your tension and change colour at the same time. It’s a statement cardi that you can make in a cotton aran, or in warmer fibres for cold weather.