Day of the dead

■ Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 100g/295m, 1 ball of each: Yarn A Fondant (1241) Yarn B Lipstick (1246) Yarn C Clementine (1853) Yarn D Sunshine Yellow (1114) Yarn E Aspen (1422) Yarn F Turquoi

We’ve always thought TOFT’s luxury yarns are mouthwateringly lush, and their summer 2025 collection is no exception. Choose four 25g balls of DK pure wool to make this fab lollipop trio, with wooden s

■ Paintbox Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/125m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Soft Fudge (410) Yarn B Summer Sky Blue (463) ■ A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook ■ Black stranded cotton ■ White stranded cotton ■ A sti

■ DMC Petra 3 (100% cotton, 100g/280m) 1 ball of Yarn A Black (5310) ■ Anchor Artiste Metallic (80% viscose, 20% metallised polyester, 25g/100m) 1 ball of Yarn B Gold (0300) ■ A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2)

Make this simple T-shirt in a rainbow of colourful cottons

Susan Bates’ collection of murder mystery motifs will make for a thrilling party experience 43 quick-and-easy motifs Susan Bates’ design inspiration Stitches for every skill level Helpful tips and adv