Deck the paws

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Decorate the top of the Christmas tree with either of these adorable pets in a sea

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The World of Cross Stitching Magazine

29 October, 2025

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Simply Crochet

To make all 14 decorations

YOU WILL NEED ■ Sirdar Happy Chenille DK (100% polyester, 15g/38m), 1 ball of each: Cheeky (0015), Ink Spot (0022), Snowflake (0020), Firework (0034), Duckling (0014), Surf’s Up (0030), Fizzy (0029),

Simply Sewing

Stitch upcycle

■ Card stock ■ Stranded cotton (we used DMC 676 and 321) ■ Pencil ■ Scissors ■ Chenille needle ■ Felt mat or corrugated cardboard ■ Embroidery scissors ■ Hole punch ■ Baker's twine or ribbon ■ Basic s

Simply Sewing

Merry tree

■ Green smooth plush fabric: 41x36cm ■ Dark green smooth plush fabric: 58x42cm ■ Brown smooth plush fabric: 18x32cm ■ Yellow smooth plush fabric: 28x13cm ■ Black wool felt: 6x3cm ■ Pink wool felt: 4x2

Woman's Weekly - UK

Garlands galore

Sew and make these simple decorations to bring a homemade touch to your Christmas decor

The World of Cross Stitching

Hoppy days

Sprinkled with a sugary colour palette of pastel pinks, butter yellow and baby blues, this folk art hoop will brighten up your winter days. Let spring in with this illustrative and detailed hoop of sy