Deck the halls with a festive garland

■ 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

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■ Bobbiny 1.5mm Macrame Cord (100% cotton, 160g/100m) 1 ball of each: Mustard Teal Golden Natural ■ A 4.5mm (US 7) hook For yarn stockists contact Bobbiny Cords www.bobbinycords.co.uk Tension is not c

■ Stylecraft Special Aran (100% acrylic, 100g/196m) 8 balls of Yarn A Cream (1005) 2 balls of each: Yarn B Mustard (1823) Yarn D Watermelon (1839) Yarn E Sage (1725) 1 ball of each: Yarn C Bluebell (1

The excitement always begins on 1 December when you realise you have a treat waiting for you, making the run-up to the big day even more special as you discover what exciting surprise is hiding in you

Made in rich autumnal tones, these striking yarn decorations bring the shapes and colours of the season into the home