This fun knitted throw was inspired by the colours of a circus tent and looks like the perfect project as we head towards spring and summer.

With the weather warming up, we can pack up picnics once more and head to the beach or the park and enjoy a day out in the fresh air. This cotton throw, designed by Martin Storey, is the accessory you need to snuggle up under, when the sun goes behind the clouds…

The free knitted throw pattern is so easy – it’s made from squares of plain and garter stitch, and makes an ideal stash buster for all those odd balls you have left over. If you’re planning from scratch, we suggest making this in Rowan Pima Cotton DK if you want a similar colour scheme. Or you could try Patons 100% Cotton DK for an even greater choice of colours…