Mindful crafts

The TV star and top crafter shows you how to make rope pumpkins

YOU WILL NEED ■ Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 100g/295m) 1 ball of each: Magenta (1084) Turquoise (1068) Dandelion (1856) Fiesta (1257) ■ A 4.5mm (US 7) hook For yarn stockists contact Stylecra

Note Make one in red (MC) and cream (CC); make two in mid green (MC) and cream (CC); make two in cream (MC) and grey (CC); make two in dark green (MC) and cream (CC). Cast on 3 sts using MC and 4mm ne

YOU WILL NEED ■ Sirdar Happy Cotton (100% cotton, 20g/43m) 1 ball of Liquorice (775) ■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook ■ A hat ■ Fabric glue For yarn stockists contact Sirdar 01924 231682 www.sirdar.com TENSION

So scarily tasty, the trick-or-treaters won’t get a look-in!

In a fast-paced world, the new trend for crafty escapes offers the chance to unplug and reconnect with a slow and tactile hobby. Be inspired to book one or host your own