A lot of us turn to craft to help us relax after a long day, to unwind and feel productive in making something we can display in our homes, give as gifts or just because. Cross stitch has many benefit

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

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

Think beyond traditional decorating ideas and embrace the world of prints and embellishments, to create a home that is full of personality and bespoke to you

MATERIALS Of Caron Simply Soft, 1 170g ball in each of Bone (9703) A, Autumn Maize (0008) B and Taupe (9783) C for Brown version; Cobalt Blue (9784) A, Plum Perfect (9761) B and Sage (9705) C for Blue

These cute knitted bees turn a simple nursery blanket into something special