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We can all agree we have spent our childhood daydreaming about Santa’s workshop, imagining his handy helpers make our toys and wrapping them up with gorgeous ribbons and sparkly paper, making our chil

■ Old wool sweater, blanket or textured toy fabric ■ Elasticated fabric ■ Canvas belt ■ Soft toy stuffing ■ White sewing thread ■ Sewing needle ■ Black embroidery thread ■ Tapestry needle ■ Basic sewi

Discover the animals of the season in this motif library designed by Jenny Barton for cards, tags and more 37 quick-and-easy motifs Jenny Barton’s design inspiration Stitches for every skill level Hel

ANIMAL BODIES Start at base, Row 1 is RS for Lamb and WS for all other animals. Cast on 8 sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn A for Lamb, Yarn C for Donkey, Yarn E for Calf and Yarn G for Piglet. Row 1

■ Yarnsmiths Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/106m) 1 ball of each: Black (3000) Just Purple (3324) White (3040) Carrot (3126) ■ A 3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook ■ A stitch marker ■ Toy stuffing ■ 24 safety eyes

SEND WINTER WISHES There’s nothing better than finding a letter on your doorstep addressed to you, especially during the holidays – it’s a way for us to share our love to those who are out of hands’ r