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Step one From the black plush fabric, cut: Head Front: one pair. Head Back: one pair. Body (back): one. Wing (outer): one pair. Step two From the ivory fur fabric, cut: Face: one pair. Body (front): o

Notes Oversew to seam the fleecy yarn pieces for the Reindeer. Start at lower edge. Cast on 56 sts using 6mm needles and Yarn A. Place a locking marker in the 28th st for central point. Rows 1 to 55 K

Stay warm this winter with this patchwork cover-up to sew

■ Ricorumi DK (100% cotton, 25g/57.5m), 3 balls of each: Light Green (046), Turquoise (039), Purple (020), 2 balls of each: Light Blue (033), White (001), Tangerine (026), Lilac (017), Ice Green (037)

YOU WILL NEED ■ Cotton fabric (main and lining) ■ Lightweight wadding or batting ■ 10mm velvet ribbon (10–20cm length, depending on desired hanging loop) ■ Coordinating thread ■ Basic sewing kit NOTES

“This cosy tree skirt with its warm details and use of colour captures all the fun of Christmas past. Woodland creatures are out carol singing against a patchwork background made from a mixture of scr