Dog & cat toys

Crochet a handy shopper complete with fluffy pup motifs

■ Yarnsmiths Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/106m) 1 ball of each: Black (3000) Just Purple (3324) White (3040) Carrot (3126) ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook ■ A stitch marker ■ Toy stuffing ■ 24 safety eyes

YOU WILL NEED ■ 3m of fabric (see instructions for details) ■ Thread ■ Sewing machine ■ Scissors ■ Washi tape NOTES ■ If you’re using fabrics in several different colours and patterns, choose a thread

■ West Yorkshire Spinners Retreat (100% wool, 100g/140m) 8 balls of Pure (010) ■ West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep Luxury Baby DK (52% Falkland wool, 48% nylon, 50g/112m) 1 ball of each: Raindrop (460)

Notes This pattern consists of two knitted tubes, with an inner fabric cushion to keep the filling contained. Magnets attached to each end of the inner cushions allow for endless possibilities to twis

A functional tote is ideal for everyday style or even a last-minute dash to the shops. Designed by Emma Leith ■ LindeHobby Twisted Paper Yarn (100% paper, 150g/250m), 1 ball of Natural Color (04) ■ Li