Spin it around

Step 1 WORK the cross stitch in two strands of stranded cotton and the backstitch in one strand. Step 2 HOLD the heart template from page 64 and the stitching up against a window, then pin the templat

It can be hard to keep tabs on whose drink is whose, so with this colourful set of holiday coasters in a variety of bright and bold colours there will be no more mistake on which one is your hot choco

YOU WILL NEED ■ Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 100g/295m) 4 balls of Yarn A Mallard Blue (2185) 2 balls of each: Yarn B Purple Smoke (2181) Yarn C Leaf (2176) Yarn D Pink Rhubarb (2175) Yarn E H

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

You Will Need • Fimo Soft White Modelling Clay, approx. 40 g (1⅜ oz) per dish • Uniball Posca PC1MR Marker Pens Starter Set Tools • Small rolling pin • Ovenproof plate or tray • Oven Stockists For det

Stitch this dress-up set for a little one, with fairy wings, crown and wand in a pretty floral fabric