Hook up a patchwork playmate

YOU WILL NEED ■ Sirdar Happy Chenille DK (100% polyester, 15g/38m), 1 ball of each: Cheeky (0015), Ink Spot (0022), Snowflake (0020), Firework (0034), Duckling (0014), Surf’s Up (0030), Fizzy (0029),

YOU WILL NEED ■ King Cole Merino Blend DK (100% wool, 100g/230m) Yarn A Silver (036), 2 balls of each: Yarn B Blackcurrant (3394) Yarn D Cream (010) Yarn E Pale Pink (1532) 1 ball of Yarn C Red (009)

YOU WILL NEED ■ Any DK cotton in: Yarn A white Yarn B pink Yarn C teal Yarn D red Yarn E yellow Yarn F green Yarn G purple ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ Stitch markers ■ Toy stuffing ■ Pencil TENSION 21 sts

Create a unique decoration to hang on your tree

YOU WILL NEED ■ Rico Baby Cotton Soft DK (50% cotton, 50% acrylic, 50g/125m) 1 ball per Bear of: Mint (031) Light Purple (062) Pastel Pink (041) Powder (060) Saffron (059) Turquoise (056) ■ A small am

This sweet toy makes such a lovely gift for a new arrival