Sew and make these simple decorations to bring a homemade touch to your Christmas decor

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Designing in the depths of winter captivates me. I almost prefer the sparsity and lack of choice to the huge overwhelm of summer. For this striking yet surprisingly simple natural staircase design, yo

YOU WILL NEED ■ King Cole Giza Cotton 4ply (100% cotton, 50g/158m) 1 ball of each: White (2190) Glacier (2194) ■ A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook ■ PVA glue ■ Tealights For yarn stockists contact King Col

From giant sparkly snowmen to twinkly festive scenes, bring some seasonal cheer to your home with these illuminated decorations