Stitch upcycle

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HeIlo everyone! Welcome to the fourth part of our stitch-a-long. This design makes me feel so cosy and loved, thinking about the friends I hold dear to me. This month is all about support, being there

■ DMC Natura Just Cotton (100% cotton, 50g/155m) 1 ball of each: Passion (N23) Coral (N18) Blé (N83) Spring Rose (N07) Geranium (N52) Chartreuse (N48) Light Green (N12) Safran (N47) Blue Layette (N05)

A lot of us turn to craft to help us relax after a long day, to unwind and feel productive in making something we can display in our homes, give as gifts or just because. Cross stitch has many benefit

Tip for long-tail cast-on Join two yarn ends with a knot, insert the needle under the knot with strands either side and begin casting on. Once the total number of stitches has been cast on, cut one of

■ Any DK cotton yarn in red ■ A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook ■ A stitch marker ■ White felt ■ Black stranded cotton ■ 2 brooch backs ■ Fabric glue Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities