Chevrons are a popular way to advance your skills, and it’s easy to see why! Get going with Marianne Rawlins’ fun handbag.

The sample item is made with Cascade 220 Superwash DK; 1 ball of each:
-- Strawberry Cream (894)
-- Blaze (1952)
-- Lime Sherbert (850)
-- Gold Fusion (263)
-- Caribbean (847)
-- Cotton Candy (901)
-- Hyacinth (814)
-- Lake Chelan Heather (859)

You will also need:
-- A pair of wooden handles, 12cm
-- Lining fabric

Tension:
-- 1 chevron pattern repeat measures 8cm (3in), 12 rows measure 10cm (4in)