Country retreat

Hidden inside this polar bear’s figure is a breathtaking arctic landscape with a stag prancing across the ice of a snowy tundra, alongside a swooping owl for dynamic movement. The backdrop of the illu

One of the best bits about the colder weather, with its frosty wind and fluttering snowflakes, is wrapping up in our favourite scarves, hats and gloves. Margaret Sherry’s iconic fluffy cat is ready fo

With the days getting shorter and nights colder, stitch Joanne Smith’s toasty throw and save on your heating bills as you hook ■ Caron Simply Soft (100% acrylic, 170.1g/288m), 2 balls of each: Pagoda

We are big fans of stocking up for seasonal occasions and these 3D winter woollies cards by Heather are just the thing! Stitch the full set and make into cards so you have them to hand to send greetin

STEEKS Steeks are worked over 11 stitches in a 1x1 stripe pattern, alternating between background and pattern colours, with the complete 11-stitch steek beginning and ending with the background colour

MEASUREMENTS To fit sizes: S/M, M/L, L/XL, XL/XXL. Actual size: 98 cm (38½ ins), 114 (45), 130 (51½), 144 (57). Length: 63 cm (25 ins), 66 (26), 69 (27), 71 (28). MATERIALS Of Stylecraft For the Love