Rag wreath

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Stitch this purrfect doorstop in tweedy fabrics for your home

Want a quick decorating fix? These fast and stylish ideas will transform a room scheme in as little as 30 minutes

■ DMC Natura Just Cotton (100% cotton, 50g/155m) 1 ball of each: Passion (N23) Coral (N18) Blé (N83) Spring Rose (N07) Geranium (N52) Chartreuse (N48) Light Green (N12) Safran (N47) Blue Layette (N05)

Knit a cabled scarf with a clever flap to keep it neat Instructions overleaf

Egypt is a country overflowing with history, archaeology and landmarks – the Pyramids of Giza and the Valley of the Kings, for example – that have stood the test of time. The writing system they used