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Get creative with these Kawaii motifs, designed by Mollie Johanson, for the best birthday party ever 37 quick-and-easy motifs Mollie Johanson’s design inspiration Stitches for every skill level Helpfu

■ Rico Ricorumi DK (100% cotton, 25g/58m) 1 ball of each: Mouse Grey (059) Red (028) Fuchsia (014) Rose (008) ■ A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook ■ Toy stuffing ■ Metal wire, 1mm thick ■ Cardboard, 10x10cm

FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND When I was a child my nan, Hazel, taught me to cross stitch and I’ve loved it ever since (I’ve been stitching for about 25 years now). Sadly my nan passed away recently and for

We’re all about sharing the love this issue, and this cheery string of bunting is just the ticket. Made by patching crochet hearts onto basic pennant shapes, you can use it to decorate a work or craft

Got a project you want to show, a poem you have written, or a science adventure you went on? This is your space to share it.

MATERIALS Of Caron Simply Soft, 1 170g ball in each of Bone (9703) A, Autumn Maize (0008) B and Taupe (9783) C for Brown version; Cobalt Blue (9784) A, Plum Perfect (9761) B and Sage (9705) C for Blue