With the days getting shorter and nights colder, stitch Joanne Smith’s toasty throw and save on your heating bills as you hook ■ Caron Simply Soft (100% acrylic, 170.1g/288m), 2 balls of each: Pagoda

This month, embrace the festive season with an inviting space to gather, decorate with fabric bows and treat yourself or guests to a new set of bed linen

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YOU WILL NEED ■ Cotton fabric (main and lining) ■ Lightweight wadding or batting ■ 10mm velvet ribbon (10–20cm length, depending on desired hanging loop) ■ Coordinating thread ■ Basic sewing kit NOTES

Ready for your next crochet adventure? Sir Toftalot is a loyal, honourable knight brought to you by TOFT, stitched in luxury wool – you choose the colours! Designed by Kerry Lord, this sweet little do