Day of the dead

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

YOU WILL NEED ■ Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/6 (100% cotton, 50g/105m) 2 balls of Black (09) 1 ball of Red (58) ■ Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/6 (100% cotton, 50g/105m) 1 ball of each: Misty Green (113) White (

These Festive Treat Boxes are just right for getting your Christmas stitching of to a sparkling start, and add a personal touch to your seasonal stitching. Each of the four boxes available contains: ★

Honour the iconic Christmas song with these festive folk art mini makes by Durene Jones 31 quick-and-easy motifs Durene Jones’ design inspiration Stitches for every skill level Helpful tips and advice

Corn-dolly crafter Colette Hughes describes the bleak situations our ancestors faced. “Imagine,” she says. “It’s winter and your family is hungry and cold. It gets dark early, fresh food is in short s

YOU WILL NEED ■ Yarnsmiths Create DK (100% acrylic, 100g/290m) 1 ball of each: Black (3000) Pale Lilac (3340) White (3040) Clover (3215) Bright Orange (3130) Silver (3030) ■ A 4.5mm (US 7) hook ■ A cu