Use knitting needles in a contrasting colour: this makes it easier to see and count your stitches, even with the fluffiest of yarns. So if you’re working with a pale colour like with the yellow chick ...

The textured stitch pattern is a 4-row repeat of knit and slip ... as you can see!). All you need to know is how to knit and ...

You only need the basic knit, purl and stocking stitches – and ... Using 3.25mm needles and B, Cast on 7 sts. Row 1 and all odd rows (WS): P to end. Row 2 (RS): [K1, m1] 6 times, k1.