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Handmade Christmas HWelcome

Our favourite thing about Christmas is thechance to spend time with friends and family,

and make our homes even more welcoming

with pretty decorationsand treats for all.Its definitely the craftiest time of the year,

too, which is where Handmade Christmas

comes in! We have a fantastic selection ofprojectsfor this very special celebration,whether youre a seasoned crafter or

someone having a go for the first time.

If youre looking for ideas to decorateyour home, then check out the prettybutton baubles (p32), origami fairy lights

(p75) and embroidered table runner

(p54). Weve also included plenty ofpresentsfor the whole family, with ourfavourites including the fox mitts (p102)

and delicate terrarium (p98). We havent

forgotten your furry friends, either

check out the crocheted cat basket (p92)

and doggie bow tie (p120)! When

everything is made, turn to the cards and

wrap section to make your finishingtouches, including cross stitch gift tags(p144) and stamped wrapping paper (p142).

Christmas is also an opportunity to

experiment with tasty recipes, so werethrilled to include a special 16-page party

food supplement from Olive magazine. This

has a plethora of mouthwatering treats, fromcanapes to go with cocktails to a DIY sundae

spread. With all this, plus 22 pages of ideas

and trends to inspire you, youll wantto get started straight away!

So go on, make this yourmost creative Christmas yet!

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36 Smiling snowmen

Try needlefelting today

42 Festive ufness

DIY pompom decorations

44 Make a house a home

A fab crochet banner

50 Festive sparkleKnit your own baubles

52 Happy holly days!

Use craft basics to make

a handy card hanger

54 Run reindeer run

Embroider a table runner

57 Rockin robin

A sweet felt bird ornament

62 In a urry

Adorn your tree with cross

stiched snowakes

64 Cute confectionsKnit a gingerbread duo!

68 Falling snowakes

Papercraft a snowstorm

70 Warm glow

Create a set of unique

candles for your table

72 Oh Christmas tree

A festive table runner using

free-motion embroidery

75 Merry and brightFold origami fairylights

77 Deck the halls

Paper chains, yarn style!

80Fly away with me

A heavenly halo and wings

83 Hello deer!Knit this fun reindeer hat

and matching nose

86 Ready for Santa

A pretty pompom stocking

90 Pretty pockets

Sew an elegant countdown

92 Crocheted cat nap!

The comest kitty basket

94 Sugar and spice

Bake some tasty

Scandinavian biscuits

96 Make do and mendSweater to stocking

98 Garden in a jar

Plant a terrarium

14Twinkle, twinkle...

Luxury paper stars

16 From junk to funkA foraged wooden tree

18 Layer it up

Have a go at dcoupage

21 Catch me if you can

A cute gingerbread feltie

26 Touch of luxe

Cross stitch a quartet of

Christmas sayings

30 String it out!

Crochet some fairy lights

32Vintage charm

Beautiful button baubles34 Marvellous metallics

Pretty candle holders made

from tin foil

for thehome

gifts andgoodies

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101 Snap to it!

Make your own crackers

102 Feeling foxy

Keep warm in cute mittens

108 Time for tea

Make teabags and biscuits

110 Filled with funCross stitch Advent calendar

114 A soft touch

Protect a gadget

117 Mark the spot

Quick-make bookmark

118 Sweets for my sweet

Delicious chocolate wafers

120 Dapper dog

Crochet a poochs bow tie

124Have a hoot!

Adorable owl scarf

126 Stack em highGet creative with cookies

129Luscious lemons

Whip up a delicious digestif

130 Full to bursting

Personalised Santa sacks

133Stuffed with love

Decorative heart sachets

cardsand wrap

ideas andinspiration

138 Send it with love

Embroidered felt tags

142Stamp it up!

Craft unique wrappings

144 The X factor

Cross stitch your tags

147 Warm wishes

Funky Scandi-style cards

06Ideas: DIY

Make it a crafty Christmas!

24Trends: goldenGo for glamorous metallics

40Ideas: orals

Decorate with owers

48Trends: Nordic

Inspired by the outdoors

60Ideas: winter living

Selina Lakes stylish projects

66Trends: white

Go for some snowy dcor

88Trends: creative

Keep it classic

106Ideas: upcycledMake new from old!

122Trends: woodland

Opt for the natural look

140Trends: brights

Try a multicolour makeover

151How to

A guide to crochet, knitting

and cross stitch

156Templates

Everything you need tomake the projects

162Where to buy

Essential supplies directory

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Ideas HDIY

Get crafty this Christmas adorn your home with handmade decorationsand give it a special, personal touch

40 stylishDIY ideas

1Paper paradiseMaster the art of making paper pompoms create garlands out of larger ones,

or use smaller ones as place settings or

decorations on your tree.

2One for allGet each family member to maketheir own decoration this Christmas.Stitch or write on the initials of each

person and the date, and continue the

tradition every year. Youll be able to keep

track of how everyones skills develop over

time and have a lovely collection of

handmade ornaments.

3 Bespoke for youMake festive place settings usingplain kraft paper gift tags, buttons andribbons. Write on each of your guests

names for an impressive seasonal

dinner table.

4Seasons greetingsTake a moment when you put outyour Christmas cards to make a real

display cover a single side table, pin

them to a wreath or string them up and

hang beneath the mantelpiece.

5Gone pottery!Take the kids to a ceramics studioand paint your own decorations and

festive crockery. You could even make a

special plate to put Santas mince pies

out on

7 Glass jewelsScatter glass ornaments over a silvertray, and add in glass bowls, candlesticks

and vases to create a reflective display

perfect for a side table or the entrance hall.

8Ornament vase

For a subtly festive table decoration,half-fill a clear bauble with soil and pop a

sprig of Christmas tree inside. Wrap

some twine or rope around the base to

create a flat surface for it to rest on.

9Lick of paintPick up some plainwooden ornaments from a

craft shop and paint

them however you fancy

replicate antique style

decorations, or go forsomething more

modern and funky.

10Decorate baublesLiven up shop-boughtdecorations with glue, glitter and sequins.

HOW TO MAKE THE BAUBLES

Step 1 Make sure all of the baubles are

clean and dry.

Step 2 Unless you are going for simplespots and stripes, practise your design on

some paper first.

Step 3 Recreate your design on the bauble

using strong glue if you plan to use

sequins, a glue gun is best.

Step 4 Quickly cover the bauble in glit ter or

sequins. Remember to work over a sheet of

newspaper!

Step 5 Shake off any excess and leave to

dry. Then its ready to hang up.

11Woolly wreathWrap a wreath frame in wool for amodern-yet-rustic look. Embellish with

buttons or pom poms, and pop on your

door make sure you keep it dry, though!

12Paper snowHang stars and snowflakes tobring the beauty of a winters night sky

inside. Mix your own makes in with more

intricate ones for an eclectic look.

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13Delicious tree decorationsHomemade biscuits are aneye-catching and mouth-watering way todecorate a tree. Just dont expect them to

last the full 12 days of Christmas!

14Message boardsTap into the chalkboard trend bytaking a frame and cutting a piece of

sturdy cardboard or balsa wood to fit.

Paint the board with chalkboard paint

and, when dry, write festive messages on

it such as Goodwill to all men and Santa

Claus is coming to town!.

15 Garland trimEmbellish a lampshade by gluingon a felt garland. Keep the decoration

simple and ensure that nothing comes

into contact with the bulb.

16Indulgent stockingFor a stocking with a very chicfeel, line the opening with a faux-fur trim

and accessorise with a vintage brooch

simply fabulous!

17Ring the bellsCreate a pretty feature for yourdining table with a 1950s-style sugar

shaker and a little bell. Using red

gingham ribbon, hang the bell inside the

sugar shaker then cover the top with a big

bow. It looks delightful and sounds very

festive, too.

18Stylish welcomeMix things up a bit at the frontdoor instead of a traditional wreath,why not choose a couple of your favourite

baubles to tie onto the knocker with some

pretty ribbon?

19Vintage touchBring the feel ofChristmases past to your

table. Dress each napkin

with a strip of ribbon,

tuck a retro card behind

and pin together with a

vintage badge.

20All doilied upCreate a thrifty-chicgarland. Simply cut your doilies in half,

then stitch along a piece of ribbon. No

23let it snowDont rely on the Britishweather to bring a white Christmas

create your own wintry snow globes!

HOW TO MAKE THE SNOW GLOBE

Step 1 Use a strong adhesive to glue

decorations to inside the lid of a jam jar.

Opt for plastic decorations, rather than

ceramic, as the paint on these would run in

the water. We love retro cake toppers!

Step 2 Fill the jar with water and add a

tablespoon of glycerine and two teaspoons

of glitter. Stay traditional with white glitter

or experiment with different colours.

Step 3 Be patient and wait for the glue to

dry. Then, screw the lid on and turn upsidedown. Shake for a mini winter wonderland.

sewing skills? Fold the doilies over the

ribbon and glue.

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Sweetly scentedTie together a bundle of

cinnamon sticks with some red ribbon,

then add a few dried orange slices

beneath. Create a loop at the top using

raffia and youve got the scent of

Christmas in a tree ornament.

22Better thanbuntingMake a festive garland out ofwrapping paper concertina fold

rectangles of the paper, then tie in the

centres. Fan out each side to make a circle

and glue together.

24Simple baublePick up a cheap foam ball andwrap it up in an offcut of Christmassy

fabric. Secure tightly at the top with an

elastic band. Tuck some holly, ivy or

mistletoe into the band, then cover theelastic with ribbon and create a bow.

25Jingle bellsMake sure your Christmassurprises stay secret hang some merry

jingle bells on your door when youre

wrapping presents and no one will be able

to sneak up on you!

26Quick candle ideaStick a small doily onto a jam jar,then tie a length of ribbon around it. Adda tealight candle and youve got a pretty

light for your mantelpiece or hearth.

Theseideasaregreatforusingup

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27CraftycushionsPutoffcutsoffabricstogoodusebycombiningthemtocreateseasonalcushions.If

yourenothandywithasewingmachine,usefeltandfabric

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28TasteofChristmas

Whipupabatchofseasonal

chutneyanddecoratejarswith

handwrittenlabels,rusticfabric

anddriedbayleaves.Ifyouve

moreofasweettooth,then

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29Cute as a buttonCreate gorgeous button wreathsfor your tree choose coordinatingcolours and sizes, then feed onto some

craft wire. Tie a ribbon around the wire

join to hang them up.

30Dress the doorsHang big pinecones from yourkitchen cabinets and dresser door

handles. Hot glue some ribbon to the base

of the cone to make a loop, then cover the

join with a bow.

31Presents and parcelsAs an alternative to a Christmastree (or as well as one!), why not create a

gorgeous display of your presents in the

run-up to the big day?

32Go nuts!Fill a glass bowl with the fruits ofthe season mix walnuts, hazelnuts and

macadamias with colourful clementines,

cranberries and even kumquats. You willneed to replenish this one regularly,

though they are irresistible!

38Felt tree decorationsFelt is amazing easy to use,nice and vibrant, and hard wearing too.

These decorations will last for years.

HOW TO MAKE THE DECORATIONS

Step 1 Use a pencil or fabric marker pen to

draw out your chosen shape. Also mark the

positions of any buttons youd like to add.

Step 2 Cut out the shape using fabric

scissors and then sew on the buttons.

Ricrac ribbon is great on a tree decoration

as miniature tinsel thanks to its zigzag

edges pin into place and sew.

Step 3 For the trunk of a tree, wrap ribbon

around the base, pin and sew into place.

Step 4 Stitch a ribbon loop on top andhang it on your tree.

33Learn a new skillWhy not pick up a new hobbythis Christmas? You could learn how to

knit your own stocking, crochet a wreath,

or cross stitch a cosy cushion for

your home.

34Crafty cornucopiaRoll up semicircles of

kraft coloured paper to make

rustic fillable cones for your

tree. Create holes in either

side and feed some twine

through to hang from the

fir. Fill with sweet treats.

35Shining chandelierTo create an elegantcentrepiece hang a selection of

harmonising baubles on long lengths of

sheer ribbon from the ceiling or a lightfitting this looks spectacular over the

centre of a dining table.

36 Chained togetherThe humble paper chain is agreat project for the kids sit them down

with some colourful paper and some

glue, pop a film on and theyll be quiet

for hours

37Button men

Use white buttons to createsnowmen decorations. Glue a small

button to the top of a large one, then

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ever!

create a scarf out of ribbon to hide the

join. Make a top hat out of felt and secure

a loop behind, to hang.

39Feast for the eyesIf youve friends or familypopping over for a mince pie, then make

a feature out of your teatime treat. Place

the pies onto a cake stand, dust

with icing sugar and decorate

with sprigs of fresh holly

theyll look just as good

as they taste.

40 Cookie cutterdecorationsCreate quirky tree ornaments

with festive biscuit cutters stick

different coloured papers behind one

side and attach a loop of ribbon.

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Twinkle, twinkleWhip up a galaxy of shining silver stars for your festive parties

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For the home HSilver stars

YOu will needMIRRORED, PLAIN OR PATTERNED

CARD OR GOOD-QUALITY

(180GSM) PAPER

PENCIL

SCISSORS OR CRAFT KNIFE

METAL RULER

SCORING TOOL, SUCH AS A BONE

FOLDER ALTERNATIVELY USE THE

NON-SHARP SIDE OF YOUR SCISSORS

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HOLE PUNCH

NARROW RIBBON, 3MM WIDE,

FOR HANGING

It wouldnt be Christmas withouta liberal sprinkling of stars, andthese folded card versions are aneasy way to achieve this!Theyre made frommirrored card but old

greeting cards would

also work extremely well.

You can hang them

individually on

a Christmas tree, or make

several and arrange them at

different heights in a cluster. Infact, theyd look pretty displayed

at any time of year!

HOW TO MAKE THE STAR

Step 1 Position one of the scored star

templates from page 156 on your chosen

card and draw around it with a pencil.

Step 2 Repeat if desired and then cut your

stars out, using either scissors or a sharp

craft knife.

Step 3 Turn the stars over and, following

the template, use a metal ruler and pencil

to draw the straight lines from the points

to the centre on the back of the star. Makesure your lines meet exactly at the mid-

point of the star (otherwise youll

lose the crispness of the form).

Turn your star over and lightly

draw in the shorter lines,

from the inverted corners

to the centre.

Step 4 Take your scissors or

scoring tool and metal ruler

and start to score along your

longer pencil lines. Do this with alittle pressure, but not so much that you

will tear the paper or card. Turn over and

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repeat the process on the shorter lines.

Step 5 Using a little force with your fingers,

squeeze and fold either side of one of the

longer scored lines so that they are pushed

backward. Do this on all five points. Then

turn over and repeat on the shorter lines.

Step 6 To hang the star, punch a small hole

at the top of one of the stars tips and

thread through your ribbon. A mixture of

large and small stars looks good when

hung as a display.

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For the home HDriftwood tree

YOu will needSMALL TREE STUMP

1.2CM WOODEN DOWEL

WOOD GLUE

1.2CM WOOD DRILL

SAW

MEASURING TAPE

WORKTOP WITH CLAMPS

WOODEN MALLET

STAR FOR THE TOP

Foraging is all the rageat the moment

so why not incorporate this trend into

making bespoke festive trimmings for

your home? The great thing about this

design is the endless possibilities it

holds. We love the seaside, so wechose to use driftwood here; however,

woodland or industrial themes would

work just as well. The tree looks

fantastic as it stands, or can be dressed

up with fairy lights, baubles or tinsel,

or you could even show your creative

flair by getting your paints out. This is a

great way to boost your eco brownie

points too its recycling at its best!

HOW TO MAKE THE DRIFTWOOD TREE

Step 1Clean your pieces of wood with a

brush and disinfectant and leave to drycompletely before starting the project.

Using the saw, cut your tree stump, making

sure that the bottom side is completely flat.

Test that it doesnt wobble when placed

upright this is very important for the

overall stability of the tree.

collected enough for back-up pieces.

Step 6Using the thinnest pieces of wood,

cut enough lengths to cover the diameter

of the bottom piece of dowel to form the

trunk. Glue each piece in place and tie

string around the trunk to secure

until dry.

Step 7Once dry, thread the

longest piece of driftwood

onto the dowel, place a little

glue around the hole and

trunk and thread the next on

top. Repeat until all the pieces

have been threaded onto the

dowel. Once all the branches have

been threaded, make sure the weight is

evenly distributed.

Step 8Leave to dry thoroughly overnight.To finish, choose your tree topper and

secure in place.

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Step 2Cut the dowel 2.5cm longer thanthe height you would like the tree to

stand. Dont forget to add on the height

of the tree stump when estimating this.

Clamp the tree stump onto your

workbench securely and mark the centre

point with a pencil.

Step 3Choosing a drill bit that is the

same diameter as the wooden dowel,

drill 2.5cm deep into the centre of the

tree stump using the pencil mark as a

guide. Check the dowel fits and if itdoesnt, use the drill to cut a little more

wood away from the edges. Blob a

generous amount of wood glue into the

hole and wiggle the dowel into it. The

dowel needs to fit snugly into the hole and

you can gently use a wooden mallet to tap

it in further. Wipe any excess glue from the

tree stump before it dries.

Step 4Lay your driftwood out onto the

floor to make it easier to select the

best pieces. Using the smallest

piece first arrange thewooden sticks into a

tree-shaped triangle with

each piece slightly bigger

than the last until it

measures the height of your

dowel. Remember to leave an

inch or two at the bottom and an

inch at the top of the dowel.

Step 5Using the same drill bit and your

workbench and clamps, drill holes in the

middle of all your pieces of driftwood.Some of the smaller or dryer pieces may

crack or crumble, so make sure you have


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For the home HDcoupage decorations

Layer it upGet creative with festive papers to make Pip Leylands beautiful

dcoupage projects theyll wow your Christmas visitors

YOu will needWOODEN CAPITAL LETTERS

PLANT POT

CARDBOARD BIRD DECORATIONS

POMPOM TRIM

PVA GLUEPAINT BRUSH

MIXING BOWL

SHARP PENCIL

SCISSORS

SELECTION OF FESTIVE PAPERS OLD

WRAPPING PAPER, TISSUE PAPER OR

DCOUPAGE PAPERS

STRING

BLU-TACK

Line up the edges of the letter with the

edges of the paper to avoid waste. Draw

around the letter in pencil, then cut out.

Repeat for all the letters, using different

papers for each one. Make a hole in the

centre of the O by placing Blu-Tack

underneath it and stabbing with a pencil;

this will enable you to cut out the centrewithout creasing the paper.

Step 3Use a paintbrush to coat each

wooden letter with glue, then stick the

corresponding paper letter on top; line up

the edges exactly.

Step 4 Add a splash of water to the glue in

the mixing bowl and stir well.

Step 5Use the same paintbrush to coat the

letter with the glue/water mix. This will sealthe paper in place and give it a glossy

finish. Leave overnight to dry completely.

HOW TO MAKE THE LETTERS

Step 1 Protect your workspace with some

cardboard or a plastic sheet, then pour half

a cup of PVA glue into a mixing bowl.

Step 2 Put a letter, wrong way around, onto

the reverse of one of the festive papers.

Add an on-trend touchto your home

with these stylish dcoupage makes,

featuring oversized letters, an

embellished plant pot and a hanging

bird decoration. With so many

gorgeous papers around, the

possibilities to make your set unique are

endless, whether you opt for classiccolours or experiment with pastel

shades. You can use any thickness of

paper for the letters, but generally

thicker is better. For the pot and bird

you will need thin paper, such as

wrapping or tissue paper.

HOW TO MAKE THE PLANT POT

Step 1 Measure the plant pot, then cut your

festive paper to this size plus a 6cm overlap

to the height and a 4cm overlap to the

diameter. Cut the paper in half so that you

have two matching papers.

Step 2Use a paintbrush to coat the entireplant pot with PVA glue. Stick one half of

the paper to the back of the pot and

smooth into place, using your fingers to

push out any wrinkles. Fold the extra paper

under the bottom of the pot, making sure

there are no big bumps and lumps that

might make it sit wonky when upright.

Step 3Once you are happy with the back of

the pot, then stick the front piece of paper

in place. Add more glue to the overlapping

paper and secure in place, folding the endsunder the bottom of the pot, as before.


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Step 4Measure the circumference and

depth of the rim of the plant pot and cut a

contrasting piece of festive paper, adding a

4cm overlap to each measurement. Cut this

piece of paper lengthwise to make three

long strips.

Step 5Use a paintbrush to cover the rim of

the plant pot in PVA glue. Starting at the

back of the plant pot, attach the first strip

of paper. You will need to make sure there

is a straight line along the bottom edge of

the rim, covering any overlapping paper

from the body of the pot. Repeat until the

rim is covered by the papers.

Step 6Cut into the excess paper sticking

up from the top of the pot at 1cm intervals.Fold these tabs over the top of the pot,

using extra glue to secure them in place.

Step 3 Stick the two bird shapes together.

Add scraps of paper between the two bird

shapes to pad out and give them a 3D

appearance.

Step 4Add a splash of water to the glue inthe mixing bowl and stir well. Use the same

paintbrush to coat the bird with this glue/

water mix. This will seal the papers in place

and give the hanging bird a glossy finish.

Leave overnight to dry completely

Step 5 To make the hanging, tie a length of

string through the loop at the top of the

bird.

Step 7Add a splash of water to the glue in

the mixing bowl and stir well. Use a

paintbrush to cover the entire plant pot

with this glue/water mix to seal the paper

and give it a glossy finish. Leave overnight

to dry completely.

Step 8 Add a pompom trim just under the

edge of the rim using PVA glue, to finish.

HOW TO MAKE THE BIRD HANGINGS

Step 1 Put the cardboard bird decorations,

wrong way around, onto the reverse side of

one of the festive papers. Draw around

each bird (omitting the hanging loop) using

pencil, then cut out.

Step 2Use a paintbrush to coat the rightside of each bird with PVA glue, then stick

the corresponding paper bird on top.


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Our little smiling gingerbread manis

good enough to eat! Settle down and

sew up this favourite storybook

character to hang on the Christmas

tree or in a childs bedroom. If youre

new to felt craft then hes a lovely

project to start with, as he only

requires basic sewing skills. One of

these felt cuties would make a great

role play toy for children, too, so why

not package up one alongside a copy

of the book to make a wonderful gif t

for a young child?

HOW MAKE THE GINGERBREAD MAN

Step 1 Photocopy and cut out all the

pattern pieces from page 156. Place the

head template on light brown felt and trace

it, using a pencil. Cut out the felt head

piece leaving an approx. 5mm seam

allowance from the pencil trace. Use this

head piece as a template to cut out a

second head piece.

Step 2 Use the paper template to cut outone body. Sew a 3.5cm piece of natural

white lace ribbon at both arms and legs of

the gingerbread man, using whipstitch and

matching thread. Fold the ribbons ends

and secure them at the back with a couple

of stitches inside the felt (dont sew all the

way through the felt). Add two 10mm pink

buttons to the gingerbread mans tummy

when done.

Step 3 Pin the icing paper template on

natural white felt and cut out one felt icing

piece, leaving an approx. 5mm seam

allowance from the top edge. Cut two

9-10mm dots f rom pale pink felt to makethe cheeks.

Step 4 Outline the pencil trace on the head

piece with a few pins or make a simple

basting along the pencil trace with white

thread that youll remove later. This will

help you keep your stitching within the

pencil trace. Turn the head piece so that

the pencil trace is at the back, pin the icing

piece in place and sew along its bottom

edge only, using whipstitch and matching

natural white thread. Backstitch a littlesmiling mouth using black embroidery

thread separated in half (3 strands).

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POLYESTER TOY STUFFING

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For the home HFelt gingerbread man

Whipstitch the pink cheeks as well. Remove

all of the pins and basting when complete.

Step 5 Pin the two head pieces together

wrong side out and start sewing along the

pencil trace from the heads bottom,leaving a small 2cm opening to insert the

polyester toy stuffing. Sew very small

backstitches in matching brown thread and

pull the thread firmly at each stitch.

Carefully trim off the seam allowance when

done. Turn the head right side out and stuff

it. Leave the gap open.

Step 6 Cut out a second body piece. Pin

the two body pieces together and start

sewing from one side of the neck, leaving

the top open for stuffing. Use blanket stitchand matching brown thread. Stuff the arms

and legs first. Sew up the gap when done.

Step 7 Take a 15cm piece of pale pink

cotton thread and knot its ends together to

make a hanging loop. Use a larger needle

to poke the loop through the gingerbread

mans head opening and out on its top.

Step 8 To add the silver seed beads onto

the icing of the gingerbread mans head,

poke a needle with white thread in

between the icing whipstitches. Pull the

thread until the knot disappears

underneath, stitch all the beads in place

and secure the thread with a hidden knot

under one bead when done.

Step 9 To add the eyes, poke the needle

with black thread through the heads

opening and out just above one cheek.Add one black bead, poke the needle

inside the head again and out above the

other cheek. Add the second black bead.

Repeat to make sure both eyes are

attached firmly to the head. Secure the

thread with a hidden knot under one bead

when done.

Step 10 Pin the head to the body (the neck

hidden inside the head completely) and

sew the gingerbread man together using

ladder stitch. To make a tiny bow tie, cut a

2.5x1.5cm piece from pale pink felt and

wrap a piece of matching pink thread right

at its centre a couple of times. Pull firmlyand secure the thread with a knot at the

back. Add the bow tie to the gingerbread

mans neck with a couple of stitches and

embellish it with a silver seed bead in

the middle.

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like these from www.dunelm.com

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Touch of luxeSpread joy and happiness with Emma Congdons

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home in a craf ty way. Worked in

sumptuous shades of gold and purple,

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For the home HCrochet fairy lights

String it out!Add a splash of colour to your walls with Liz Wards cool crocheted fairy

light bunting. No need to check if the bulbs are blown with these!

YOu will needRICO ESSENTIALS COTTON DK (100%

COTTON, 50G/130M) IN RED (02),

FUCHSIA (14), GREY (25),TURQUOISE

(33), ROYAL (36), EMERALD (45) AND

BANANA (63)FOR YARN STOCKISTS, SEE PAGE 162

3.5MM CROCHET HOOK

WOOL NEEDLE

TOY STUFFING

MEASUREMENTS

127CM LONG

ABBREVIATIONS

FOR A FULL LIST SEE PAGE 155

Round 12(Dc2tog, dc in next 7 sts) repeat

to end. [16 sts]

Round 13 (Dc2tog, dc in next 6sts) repeat

to end. [14 sts]

Round 14(Dc2tog, dc in next 5sts) repeat

to end. [12 sts]


to end. [10 sts]


to end. [8 sts] Fill with stuffing.


to end. [6 sts]Cut the yarn leaving a long tail and pull

through the loop to secure.

Using a wool needle, weave the yarn

through the last 6 sts and pull tight to close.

Weave in the yarn ends and cut off the

remaining yarn.

HOW TO MAKE THE TAPE

Make one in Grey yarn.

Ch261.

Dc in second ch from hook, (dc in next 20 ch

sts, slip stitch in the top of a bulb to attach it

to the tape). Repeat until you have

connected all the bulbs along the tape,evenly spaced, dc in the remaining ch sts.

Weave in and cut off any loose ends.

HOW TO MAKE THE LIGHTS

Make 12 (two in each colour star t each

one in Grey yarn).

Start with 6dc into magic ring. 6sts.

Round 1(Dc in next st, 2dc in next), repeat

to end. [9 sts]

Round 2(Dc into each of next 2 sts, 2dc innext), repeat to end. [12 sts] Change to bulb

colour after round 2.

Round 3(Dc into next st, 2dc in next st),

repeat to the end. [18 sts]

Round 4Dc in each st to the end. [18 sts]

Round 5(Dc in the first 2sts, 2dc in the next

st) repeat to end. [24 sts]

Rounds 6-8Dc in each st to the end. [24 sts]


to end. [22 sts]


to end. [20 sts]Round 11(Dc2tog, dc in next 8 sts) repeat

to end. [18 sts]

Handmade bunting is always a great

item to make at Christmas, as it can be

re-used each year. Try our crochet fair y

lights, which combine traditional

shapes with funky colours.

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For the home HButton baubles

YOu will needTHREE POLYSTYRENE SHAPES, ABOUT

8CM IN SIZE

MIXTURE OF IVORY, CREAM AND

GOLD BUTTONS

HOT GLUE GUN AND GLUE STICKS

7MMx1M COFFEE-COLOURED

ORGANZA RIBBON

35G TUB SEQUIN/BEAD PINS IN GOLD

OR BRASS

30x4MM GOLD BEADS

20G OF SIZE 8 AND 11 SEED BEADS IN

IVORY AND GOLD

BAMBOO SKEWER

If youve been hoardinga selection

of pretty vintage buttons, nows yourchance to show them of f! If youre not

a button collector, however, then you

can look in charity shops or online, or

raid the button boxes of relatives

who have been keeping hold of their

spares for years. It takes several

handfuls of buttons to make each

bauble, so you can add some

unusually shaped ones to the mix to

make them more interesting.

HOW TO MAKE THE BAUBLESStep 1Begin with the round bauble.

Plug in the glue gun with a glue stick

inserted, and bring up to

temperature. Apply some glue to a

small area, about postage stamp size,

and then stick buttons onto the area,

butting the edges together.

Step 2Continue to apply the glue to the

bauble in small areas, adding large

buttons from time to time as well

as the smaller buttons. If a

button has a shank you cancut it off using pliers or

overlap it slightly with

the flatter buttons.

Step 3Once the whole

shape is covered, use the

handle of a fine paintbrush or a

skewer to pierce a small, single hole

about 1cm deep between the buttons at

the top of the decoration. Fold a 25cm

length of ribbon in half and tie an overhand

knot about 1.5cm from the cut ends. Applya small amount of hot glue into the hole

and then push the tails into the hole with

the pointed end of the skewer so that the

knot is on the surface. Leave to dry.

Step 4 Fill in the gaps between the buttons

with different sized seed beads and

small round gold beads. Use the

sequin pins to add one beadat a time, pushing the pins

firmly into the polystyrene

using the flat end of the

skewer.

Step 5 When making the

heart and star baubles, choose

buttons that fit over the edges and

around the flatter shapes. The star is

particular ly tricky, and youll need to

graduate the sizes of the buttons down

each spike and glue small buttons over thegap between the rows of buttons. Again,

fill any small gaps with beads.

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with a set of striking foil candle holders

YOu will needTRACING PAPER

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2 SHEETS OF THICK FOIL (AVAILABLE

FROM CRAFT SUPPLY STORES OR USE

A DISPOSABLE FOIL ROASTING TRAY),

MEASURING APPROX. 21x25CMOLD BALLPOINT PEN

3 CANDLES

STRONG DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE OR

GLUE

3 SMALL METAL TART TINS TO PLACE

THE CANDLES IN (YOU CAN USE

SMALL GLASS CANDLE HOLDERS, BUT

MAKE SURE THAT ANYTHING YOU USE

IS VERY STABLE)

Step 1Copy and enlarge the horse

template and patterns on page 156 onto

tracing paper and cut out the horse shape.

Step 2Lay the template on a piece of foil.Draw around the template with a ballpoint

pen an old one that has run out of ink is

ideal. Press firmly to make a clear indented

line. It may help to place the foil on a

newspaper or magazine, as this will allow

you to make a deeper indentation. Cut out

the horse shape. Take care, as the edges

are sharp, and do not use your best fabric

scissors as the blades will blunt very easily.

Step 3Lay the traced template on the foil

horse and draw over the lines with theballpoint pen, pressing firmly to transfer

the pattern.

Step 4Place the horse next to the candle.

Take a strip of foil approximately 2cm wide.

Bend it into a ring and use double-sided

tape or glue to stick it to the back of the

horse, so that it fits snugly around the

candle and the horses feet are level with

the bottom of the candle.

Step 5Repeat steps 1-4 to make the heart

and circle decorations, using thetemplates. Place the decorated candle in

the tart t in or holder. Repeat to make two

more foil candle holders.

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published by CICO Books

at 14.99. To purchase a

copy at the special price of

10.99 including free UK p&p, call 01256

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based on the Mexican tradition of

punched tinware. As well as looking fab,

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needlefelting

technique!


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Smiling snowmenThese needle-felted cuties will make a lovely set of decorations for your

home this festive season! By Vicky Craxton


For the home HFelt snowmen

Its snow time!These snowmen aremade by felting yarn with a needle and

will last for years to come. Once theyre

created, we guarantee that theyll be

brought out for many Christmases to

come. Each one has a snuggly hat and

a scarf, plus chunky mit tens to keep

them cosy. You can really enjoyyourself by making each snowman

unique, and varying the colours in the

accessories and details. Needle felting

is a fun craf t to try, and we guarantee

that once youve made one snowman,

youll end up making a whole family!

Roving is wool that hasnt been spun

into yarn. Its also called combed tops

and is easily available online.

HOW TO MAKE THE SNOWMEN

Step 1 For the body, tightly roll about 8g of

white wool into a ball, and stab with theneedle until it forms a solid ball. Turn it

continuously while you stab to keep the ball

shape. Add layers of the wool to make the

ball bigger until it is about 6cm tall. Try to

flatten the bottom by stabbing it with the

needle and shaping it with your thumbs.

This will help the body to stand upright

when its finished.

Step 2 For the head, tightly roll about 5g of

white wool into a ball and stab with the

needle until it forms a solid ball. Add layersof the wool to make the ball bigger until

you have your required head size for the

body. Hold the head on top of the body

and, with the needle, stab the bottom of

the head onto the top of the body until it

stays fixed.

Step 3 For the arms, cut a 10cm length of

white wool and fold it in half. Leaving one

end fluffy, stab this with the needle tomake a solid arm shape. Place the arm onto

the body and start by stabbing the fluffy

end onto the body first. Then stab the

edges of the arm to secure it to the body.

Step 4 For the mittens, cut a thin 5cm

length of coloured roving and wrap it over

the end of the arm as a hand. Stab this in

place with the needle until it sticks. Roll a

very small piece of the roving into a ball,

line up the cuff edge and stab this at the

side of the coloured hand to form a solid

thumb shape.

Step 5 For the bobble hat, cut an 18cm

length of light green roving, pull apart

slightly and fluff up. Wrap this around the

head to form a rough hat shape and stab in

place with the needle. When this is fixed

and is a solid hat shape, wrap a thin strip of

yellow roving around the bottom of the hat

and stab this until it fixes. Then make a ball

with some yellow roving and fix this to the

end of the hat by stabbing it in place.

Step 6 For the cloche hat, start in the same

way as the bobble hat to fix the purple

YOu will need160G OF WHITE MERINO WOOL

ROVING

7G OF BLUE ROVING

3G OF LIGHT GREEN ROVING

2G OF YELLOW ROVING4G OF LIGHT PURPLE ROVING

4G OF BROWN ROVING

4G OF RED ROVING

6G OF BLACK ROVING

1G OF ORANGE ROVING

SMALL AMOUNT OF BABY PINK AND

DARK GREEN ROVING

SIZES 38 AND 40 FELTING NEEDLES

NEEDLE-FELTING FOAM PAD

MEASUREMENTS

BOBBLE HAT SNOWMAN

11x8.5x6CM

EARMUFFS SNOWMAN

9.5x8.5x6CM

CLOCHE HAT SNOWMAN

9.5x9x6CM

TOP HAT SNOWMAN

12x8.5x6CM

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When stabbing the wool, rest it on the foampad do not place it directly on the table.

roving to the head. Cut another length of

the purple roving so it is long enough to

wrap around the bottom of the hat. Roll it

into a sausage shape and stab with the

needle to make a solid brim shape. Attach

this to the hat by wrapping it around the

bottom, and by stabbing the side that

touches the hat until it fixes. While the brim

is fixed, you can stab it to make it more

solid. To add a band, wrap a thin strip of

yellow roving around the bottom edge of

the hat and stab it in place.

Step 7 For the earmuffs, make two blue

balls using the same technique as before,

but as you stab, squeeze each one into a

flatter shape. Fix onto each side of the head

by stabbing them in place. Then cut a thin

6cm length of blue roving and fix to the top

of the head so it joins up the earmuffs.

Step 8 For the top hat, cut a 20cm length of

black roving and roll it up into a cylinder

shape. Stab this with the needle until it is

solid. Cut a 10cm length of black roving,

fold it up and stab into a solid disc shape as

the brim. Fix this on top of the head by

stabbing it in place, then add the hat on

top of the brim by stabbing the bottom

edges of the hat. To add a band, wrap a

thin strip of red roving around the hat and

stab it in place.

Step 9 For the snowmans scarf, cut a20cm length of coloured roving

of your choice and stab into a

long solid shape, but leave

the ends fluffy. Wrap it

around the neck so the

ends cross over at the front,

and stab it in place.

Step 10 For the nose, cut a thin

4cm length of orange roving and

fold it in half. Stab this into a solid carrot

shape and leave the end fluffy. Attach thisto the face by stabbing the fluffy end of the

nose to the head until it is secure.

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Step 11 For the snowmans buttons, roll

up two small pieces of black roving and

stab in place on the tummy of the

snowman. Keep stabbing them to form

two solid circles.

Step 12 For the snowmans eyes, roll uptwo 2cm pieces of black roving into balls.

Stab them in place onto the face. Lightly

stab each ball until they become

more solid.

Step 13 For the snowmans cheeks, take

two very thin pieces of pink roving and

lightly stab them in place to make rosy

cheeks on each side of the face.

Step 14 For the snowmans eyebrows and

smile, take a thin length of black roving and

twist it in between your fingers so thatit becomes like thread. Lightly

stab in place to form the

features.

Step 15 For the holly leaves,

cut a thin 2cm length of dark

green roving and fold it in

half. Stab it in place on the hat

or earmuffs and shape the leaf

by stabbing the required areas

inwards. For the berry, roll a small piece of

red roving into a ball and stab it in betweenthe leaves to cover the join, until solid and

fixed in place.

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treetopper!


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Createyourowndelicious

smellingpotpourribymixing

driedoranges,staranise,

cinnamon,cloves,nutmegand

bayleaves,withafewrose

petalsandpinecones

todecorate.

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Ideas HFlowers

Get out your vintage vases and vessels, and ll them with seasonal bloomsfor easy yet striking festive displays

10 simpleflower ideas

1Natural flourishUse ribbons to tie small sprigs ofmistletoe to Christmas gifts. Not only

will they make the wrapping much

prettier, theyll look stunning arranged

underneath the tree, too.

2Places please

Set a pretty place using a hand-tiedmix of larch twig, thistle and a couple of

ivy leaves. Write your guests name in a

place-set bauble visit www.confetti.co.

uk or www.favourfairy.co.uk

3 Dressing upWindow vases are plentiful in thenations charity shops and sit beautifully

on shelving and window sills. Fill with

oasis, then add steel berries, whitehellebores, white carnations, silver-

sprayed silver birch, snowberries,

Christmas tree offcuts, acacia, ivy and

larch twigs to create a beautiful display

that will wow your guests.

4Rustic choiceRecycle a simple jam jar and fill withan exuberant display of hydrangea,

amaryllis and tendrils of ivy. For a cooler

and less traditional palette, choose blue

hydrangeas and white amaryllis. Add tothe sense of occasion by sitting the jar

inside a basic wreath.

6wrap aroundMake your staircase the star of theshow this Christmas by creating a festive

display. Tie small branches of fir and ivy

to the banisters with florist wire, then

decorate by arranging bunches of roses,

dried oranges and cinnamon sticks and

attach at intervals. If youve children in

the house, use artificial roses for a sturdier

arrangement.

7Tree trimmingsA door swag makes a great changefrom a wreath. Start with an offcut ofChristmas tree, then layer with holly, ivy

and berries. Secure with gardening string

and tie a contrasting ribbon around it.

8Festive makeoverUse what you alreadyhave in the house and

give it a Christmassy

twist. Select some of

your normalhouseplants and pop

the tubs into a fabric

9Build your own wreathDecorate your door with this prettycirclet of hellebores and ivy.

HOW TO MAKE THE WREATH

Step 1 Wire in flat moss, thistles and

lichen-covered fruit-tree twigs such as

apple onto a wire wreath base.Step 2 Build up the wreath by twisting

some ivy through the twigs, poking the

ends into the damp moss. In our example,

weve added some battery-powered fairy

lights and silver-frosted birch twigs.

Step 3 Add some fake hellebores (fresh

ones are too unstable). Twist them into the

twigs and attach with wire.

Step 4 Add a ribbon and hang up. Spray

with water about three times a week.

bag. Choose a fabric and make into a

bucket shape by hemming the raw edges

along the top, then tie with a ribbon.

10Crowning gloryFor a glamorous cake display,stack two cake stands on top of each other

then fill the bottom tier with rose heads

and intersperse with currants. Finish with

a ring of washed ivy. Add further flowers

and currants to the top of the icing.

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Makethis

decoration

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For the home HPompom baubles

YOu will needSMALL AMOUNTS OF RED, WHITE

AND GREEN YARN

SCRAP OF RED SATIN RIBBON, 3MM

WIDE

GLASS BAUBLE OF THE DESIRED SIZE

(ONE USED HERE HAS A 9CM

DIAMETER) THAT CAN BE OPENED

FROM THE TOP

SIZE 25MM POMPOM MAKER (YOU

CAN ALSO USE CARDBOARD DISCS

OR A FORK)

EGG CUP

In classic Christmas colours, these

cute little pompom baubles are such a

fun project! You can also experiment

with different ideas, such as using

tinsel yarn to make the pompoms,

including more of them or adding

embellishments inside the bauble such

as rhinestones or sequins.

HOW TO MAKE THE POMPOM BAUBLE

Step 1 Remove the bauble top and place

to one side. Sit the glass bauble on the egg

cup to stop it from rolling away.

Step 2 Make up two pompoms in each

colour of yarn, so you have six in total. Trim

each pompom into a neat ball.

Step 3 Once you are happy that all six

pompoms are of equal size and shaped

carefully, insert them into the glass bauble.

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Top tip!Never use a metal instrument to push the

pompoms into the bauble, as this mayaccidentally crack the glass.

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Christmasby Alistair

Macdonald is published

by Search Press and is

priced 4.99. For more

information about the

book, please visit www.searchpress.com

Use the top of a pen rather than your finger

glass baubles can break easily. A little

pressure should be enough to push them

through the neck of the bauble.

Step 4 To finish, carefully replace the

bauble top and add some red ribbon to

allow it to hang. Trim to the desired length

and secure with a knot.


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For the home HCrochet banner

YOu will needDMC NATURA JUST COTTON (100%

COTTON, 50G/155M), 1 BALL

OF EACH:YARN A: GREEN VALLEY (N14)

YARN B: PASSION (N23)

YARN C: CHARTREUSE (N48)

FOR YARN STOCKISTS, SEE PAGE 162

3MM CROCHET HOOK

YARN NEEDLE TO DARN IN ENDS

MEASUREMENTS 16x16CM APPROX.

PER PANEL

ABBREVIATIONS FOR A FULL LIST,

SEE PAGE 155

Spell out your favourite place

in yarn! This sweet hanging is

made in double crochet,

meaning that its a great project

for beginners and intermediate

crocheters. This 100% cotton

4ply yarn from DMC is super

soft to craft with and gives a

lovely matt finish. Weve used

classic shades of red and green

here, but as there are 60 colours

of Natura Just Cotton, you can

easily change them to match

your chosen dcor.

HOW TO MAKE THE HANGING

Background panel

Using Yarn A:Row 1:27ch, 1dc in 2nd ch from hook,

1dc in next 25 ch, turn. [26 sts]

Rows 2-30:1ch (does not count as

st), 1dc in each dc, turn.

EDGING

Continue working in yarn A.

Row 1:1ch (does not count as st),

2dc in next dc, 1dc in next 24dc, 4dc

in next dc, working in row ends,

miss 1st row, (1dc in next 5 rows,

miss next row) 4 times, 1dc in next4dc, miss next row, working along

other side of starting ch in unused

loops, 4dc in next ch, 1dc in next

24ch, 4dc in next ch, working

in row ends, miss 1st row,

(1dc in next 5 rows,

miss next row) 4

times, 1dc in next

4dc, 2dc in last row.

Change to border colour,

(we have used the same yarn

colour for the edging as each

letter).To join round, ss to 1st ch, do not

turn. [112 sts]

Row 2:1ch (does not count as st), working

in back loops only, 2dc in next dc, (1dc in

next 26dc, 2dc in each of next 2dc) 3 times,

1dc in next 26dc, 2dc in next dc, ss to 1st

ch, turn. [120 sts]

Row 3:1ch, (2dc in next dc, 1dc in next

29dc) 4 times, ss to 1st ch, turn. [124 sts].

Row 4: 1ch, (2dc in next dc, 1dc in next

30dc) 4 times, ss to 1st ch, fasten off and

sew in ends. [128 sts]

HOW TO MAKE THE H

Row 1:With yarn B, 33ch, 1dc in 2nd chfrom hook, 1dc in next 8ch, 10ch, 1dc in

2nd ch from hook, 1dc in next 8 ch, 1dc in

next 14ch, 10ch, 1dc in 2nd ch from hook,

1dc in next 8 ch, 1dc in next 9ch, turn.

[53ch and 50dc]

Row 2: 1ch, 3dc in next dc, 1dc

in next 16dc, 3dc in next dc,

working along other side of

ch in unused loops, miss 1st

ch, 3dc in next ch, 1dc in

next 7ch, dc3tog, 1dc in next

10dc, dc3tog, 1dc in next 7dc,

3dc in next dc, working alongother side of ch in unused loops,

miss 1st ch, 3dc in next ch, 1dc in next 8 ch,

1dc in next 8 dc, 3dc in next dc, working

along other side of ch in unused loops,

miss 1st ch, 3dc in next ch, 1dc in next 7ch,

dc3tog, 1dc in next 10ch, dc3tog, 1dc in

next 7ch, 3dc in next ch, ss to 1st ch, turn.

[108 sts]

Row 3:1ch, 1dc in next dc, *3dc in next dc,

1dc in next 7dc, dc3tog, 1dc in next 8dc,

dc3tog, 1dc in next 7dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc

in next 2dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in next18dc, 3dc in next dc, ** 1dc in next 2dc, rep

from * to **, 1dc in next dc, ss to 1st ch,

Top tip!If youre an experienced crocheter, you can

adapt the pattern so that the letters spell out

NOEL, or experiment to create the initials ofyour loved ones.

Thisbanner

iscrocheted

usingjustdc

stitches


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turn. [116 sts]

Fasten off and sew in ends.

HOW TO MAKE THE O

With yarn C, 36ch, taking care not to twist,

ss tog to form a loop.

Row 1:1ch, (2dc in next dc, 1dc in next 5dc)

6 times, ss to 1st ch, turn. [42 sts]

Row 2:1ch, 1dc in next 2dc, (2dc in next dc,

1dc in next 6dc) 5 times, 2dc in next dc, 1dc

in next 4dc, ss to 1st ch, turn. [48 sts]

Row 3:1ch, (2dc in next dc, 1dc in next 7dc)

6 times, ss to 1st ch, turn. [54 sts]

Row 4:1ch, 1dc in next 3dc, (2dc in next dc,

1dc in next 8dc) 5 times, 2dc in next dc, 1dc

in next 5dc, ss to 1st ch, turn. [60 sts]

Row 5:1ch, (2dc in next dc, dc in next 9dc)

6 times, ss to 1st ch. [66 sts]Fasten off and sew in ends.

HOW TO MAKE THE M

Row 1:With yarn B, 54ch, 1dc in 2nd ch

from hook, dc in next 16 ch, 2dc in each of

next 2 ch, 1dc in next 6 ch, dc3tog, 1dc in

next 6 ch, 2dc in each of next 2 ch, 1dc in

next 17 ch, turn. (54ch and 55dc).

Row 2:1ch, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in next 16

dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in next 2 dc, 2dc in

next dc, 1dc in next 5 dc, dc3tog, 1dc in

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next 5 dc, 2dc in next dc, 1dc in next

2 dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in next 16

dc, 3dc in next dc, working along

other side of ch in unused loops,

miss 1st ch, 3dc in next ch, 1dc in

next 14 ch, dc5tog, 1dc in next 6 ch,

3dc in next ch, 1dc in next 6 ch,

dc5tog, dc in next 14 ch, 3dc in next

ch, ss to 1st ch, turn. [114 sts]

Row 3: 1ch, 1dc in next dc, 3dc in

next dc, 1dc in next 13 dc, dc5tog,

1dc in next 5 dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc

in next 5 dc, dc5tog, 1dc in next 13

dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in next 2dc,

3dc in next dc, 1dc in next 18 dc,



dc3tog, 1dc in next 5 dc, 2dc innext dc, 1dc in next 3 dc, 3dc in next dc,

1dc in next 18 dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in

next dc, ss to 1st ch, turn. [120 sts]


HOW TO MAKE THE E

Row 1: With yarn C, 41ch, 1dc in 2nd ch

from hook, dc in next 11 ch, 3dc in next dc,

1dc in next 14 ch, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in

next 12 ch, turn. (41ch and 44dc).

Row 2:1ch, 3dc in next dc, dc in next 12 dc,

14 dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in next 18 dc, 3dc

in next dc, 1dc in next 14 dc, 3dc in next dc,

1dc in next dc, ss to 1st ch, turn. [108 sts]


TO MAKE UP

Lay your finished green squares on a flat

surface and carefully position each letter

centrally on a square.

Using the same coloured yarn as eachletter, carefully sew in place with small neat

stitches. Try to make sure the stitches do

not show on the reverse of the squares.

Using yarn B, make a long enough ch to

hang your hanging.

With right side facing dc a row from the top

right hand corner of the E square

working into the back loops for each dc.

Continue across the top straight edge.

Then work 7ch for the space.

Repeat for letters M, O and H

squares. Make another ch the same length

as the first for hanging. Turn.Continue to work dc across the chain and

the other dc.




3dc in next dc, working along other

side of ch in unused loops, miss 1st

ch, 3dc in next ch, 1dc in next 10 ch,dc3tog, 1dc in next 6 ch, 5ch, 1dc in

2nd ch from hook, 1dc in next 3 ch,

1dc in next 6 ch, dc3tog, 1dc in next

10 ch, 3dc in next dc, ss to 1st ch,

turn. (5ch and 96dc).

Row 3:1ch, 1dc in next dc, 3dc in

next dc, 1dc in next 10 dc, dc3tog,

1dc in next 4 dc, dc3tog, 1dc in next

dc, 3dc in next dc, working along

other side of ch in unused loops, miss

1st ch, 3dc in next ch, 1dc in next ch,

dc3tog, 1dc in next 4 dc, dc3tog, 1dcin next 10 dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in

next 2 dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in next


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Trends HNordic

Nordicstyle has always been a favourite. Emphasise the great outdoorswithnaturalshades combined with reindeers, pine trees and bears

Nordicwonderland

+Cosy cup +Cable knit fabrics keep out the winterchill while adding to the Nordic look.

Use on soft furnishings or knit upsome mug cosies! Perfect for leavingout with mince pies on Christmas

Eve, this cable knit-style mug is fromwww.marquisanddawe.co.uk

+Rustic garland +Featuring metal cut-out silhouettes of

Christmas trees and reindeer, this garlandwill dress your tree without the need to use

tinsel and baubles. Available fromwww.theorchardhomeandgifts.com

yShades of nature yPair neutral tones and rustic brownswith fresh greens to bring the Nordiclandscape into your home. We lovethis Scandi tree decoration from

www.paperchase.co.uk

yBear necessity yNobodys Nordic dcorwould be complete withouta polar bear cushion on thesofa to add a touch ofauthenticity! Cuddle up to this

cute fella over the holidays hes available from direct.asda.com/george

+Paper polar pals +Polar Bear, Rudolf, Partridge,

Robin and Chris-Mouse are funmake-them-yourself place

settings for the Christmas table.Name cards are included in the

kit and kids will love gettinginvolved in putting these together.

From www.clareloves.co.uk

Blendnatural

materialsfor

acalming

festiveroom

+Perfect pine cones +Put those pine cones collected on

winter walks to good use! Give thema festive finish by spraying the topswith white paint for a snow capped

look, or try these ready-to-hangtree decorations from www.

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For the home HKnitted baubles

YOu will needSIRDAR COUNTRY STYLE DK (40%

NYLON, 30% WOOL, 30% ACRYLIC,

50G/155M), 1 BALL OF EACH:YARN A: CREAM (411)

YARN B: GARNET (418)

FOR YARN STOCKISTS, SEE PAGE 162

A PAIR OF 3.25MM DOUBLE-POINTED

NEEDLES

0.75MM CROCHET HOOK FOR

PLACING BEADS

ONE PACK OF DEBBIE ABRAHAMS

SIZE 6 SEED BEADS, COLOUR 34

TOY STUFFING

TENSION

25 STS AND 34 ROWS TO 10CM OVER

ST ST ON 3.25MM NEEDLES

MEASUREMENTS

23CM CIRCUMFERENCE

ABBREVIATIONS

PLACE BEADSLIP A BEAD ONTO THE

CROCHET HOOK, AND INSERT HOOK

INTO NEXT STITCH KNITWISE.

TRANSFER STITCH TO HOOK, AND

DRAW YARN THROUGH BEAD TO

CREATE A LOOP. PLACE LOOP BACK

ONTO LH NEEDLE AND KNIT.

FOR A FULL LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS,

SEE PAGE 154

Scandinavian-stylestarsin stranded

colourwork and beading decorate

these quick-to-knit baubles by Jane

Burns. Youll easily be able to knit one

in an evening why not whip up a

dozen or more in festive shades or to

match your colour scheme in time for

Christmas? A trio packed in a box withpretty tissue paper would make a

lovely handmade gift thats sure to be

treasured. These cosy baubles are

worked in a durable wool blend yarn

from Sirdar, Country Style DK, which

comes in 28 lovely shades. For more

guidance on knitting with beads, visit

http://bit.ly/knitwithbeads.

HOW TO MAKE THE BEADED BAUBLE

Using 3.25mm DPNs, yarn B and the

long-tail method, cast on 8 sts.PM and join to work in the round, taking

care not to twist sts.

Rounds 1 and 2Knit.

Round 3(K1, M1) 4 times. [16 sts]

Round 4Knit.

Round 5(K1, M1, K2, M1, K1) 4 times.

[24 sts]

Rounds 6 and 7Knit.


[32 sts]

Rounds 9 and 10Knit.


[40 sts]

Round 12Knit.

Round 13(K1, M1, K8, M1, K1) 4

times. [48 sts]

Round 14Knit.

Work round 1 of Chart A. Chart is

repeated 4 times across round.

Last round sets Chart placement.Cont to work Chart until all 11

rounds are complete.

Round 26(K1, k2tog, K6, K2tog, K1)

4 times. [40 sts]

Round 27 and 28Knit.

Round 29(K1,k2tog, K4, k2tog, K1)

4 times. [32 sts]


Round 32(K1, k2tog, K2, k2tog, K1) 4

times. [24 sts]

Gently stuff bauble with toy

stuffing before decreasing thetop further.


Round 35(K1, k2tog, k2tog,

K1) 4 times. [16 sts]

Round 36(K2tog) 4 times. [8

sts]

Do not cast off, but leave a long

tail of yarn.

Add more stuffing if necessary.

Thread the yarn tail through the remaining

stitches using a darning needle. Stuff the

bauble lightly. Pull the yarn tail to close the

top of the bauble, securing with a stitch.

Close the bottom of the bauble with

a running stitch.

Make a hanging loop using alength of yarn, or a crochet

chain if preferred.

FAIR ISLE BAUBLE

Using 3.25mm DPNs, yarn B

and the long-tail method, cast

on 8 sts.

Pm and join to work in the round,

taking care not to twist sts.

Cont to work as for the Beaded Bauble,

working Chart B in place of Chart A.

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CHART A CHART B

HOW TO USE OUR CHARTSStart at the bottom right-hand corner. Read right side rows from right to left and wrong siderows from left to right. A row of squares represents a row of knitting.

Yarn A

Yarn B

Place bead

Clearbeads

addadelicate

twinklingeffect

tothebauble


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For the home HCard pegs

YOu will needSMALL AMOUNTS OF OF RED AND

WHITE YARN

1.5CM WIDE RED DOUBLE-SIDED

SATIN RIBBON CUT TO YOUR

DESIRED LENGTH

SCRAPS OF LIGHT AND DARK

GREEN FELT

6 WOODEN SPRING-LOADED

LAUNDRY PEGS

CRAFT PAPER OR CARD

SCISSORS

TAILOR'S CHALK

SIZE 2.5CM POMPOM MAKER (YOU

CAN ALSO USE CARD CIRCLES OR

A FORK)

GLUE GUN

PENCIL

TAILORS CHALK

This holder is a greatway to use Christmascards as part of\RXU GHFDWLRQV.

+DSS\ KR\GD\VDisplay your lovely Christmas cards on this eyecatching hanging,

cleverly made

Handmade Christmas 2015

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