Make this fancy four-legged friend for a little one this Christmas

■ 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 ■ Yarnsmiths Create DK Glitter (95% acrylic, 5% metalized polyester, 100g/290m) 1 ball of Red (G3100) ■ Yarnsmiths Create DK (100% acrylic, 100g/290m) 1 ball of each: White (3040) Black

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

Stitch a set of matching stockings for loved ones with this pretty patchwork technique

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