It doesn’t take Captain Hook to realise this mat project is a real treasure. The bold ship’s wheel shape is encircled by playful fish motifs. Has it sunk to the bottom of the sea, or are you steering your vessel to a tropical island? Either way, it’ll brighten up your bathroom.

DROPS Peak (70% acrylic; 30% wool,
50g/45m), 5 balls of Off White (01)
DROPS Paris (100% cotton, 50g/75m),
1 ball of Apricot (01)

4mm (US G/6) hook for Small Fish
6.5mm (US K10½) hook

TENSION
First 4 rounds meas 12cm (4¾in) diameter

MEASUREMENTS
Wheel meas 62cm (24½in) diameter
Small Fish meas 12cm (4¾in) across, using Drops Paris with a 4mm hook
Large Fish meas 19cm (7½in) across, using Drops Paris held double with a 6.5mm hook