Wrap up christmas!

■ 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

Can you believe we have finally reached the penultimate part of this beautiful SAL? How the year has flown... This is the time to relish your favourite memories of the year as you cosily curl up on th

With only three (or four if you’re lucky!) ...

MAKES 1 PREP 1 hr plus overnight drying MORE EFFORT old newspapersquare piece of ironedcotton fabric (about80cm x 80cm)1 potatosmall, sharp knifemarker penkitchen paperpaintbrushacrylic fabric paintsg

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

MATERIALS ■ West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft Shetland Colours Aran, 100% Shetland wool, 100g/166m per skein; 1 skein each of Norwick (172) (Yarn A), Tresta (583) (Yarn B) and Melby (551) (Yarn C) ■ 4