Make it, love it! yarn crafts

Step 1 WORK the cross stitch in two strands of stranded cotton and the backstitch in one strand. Step 2 HOLD the heart template from page 64 and the stitching up against a window, then pin the templat

■ 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

Made in rich autumnal tones, these striking yarn decorations bring the shapes and colours of the season into the home

■ West Yorkshire Spinners Retreat (100% wool, 100g/140m) 8 balls of Pure (010) ■ West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep Luxury Baby DK (52% Falkland wool, 48% nylon, 50g/112m) 1 ball of each: Raindrop (460)

Gather fallen acorn cups from oak trees to create this colourful decoration to adorn a door this season

YOU WILL NEED ■ Fabric A: WOFx120cm – binding* ■ Fabric B: 150x150cm – blanket* ■ Erasable fabric marker ■ Basic sewing kit FABRICS USED ■ Boscage range by Katarina Roccella for Art Gallery Fabrics. S