One way to celebrate your pets this Christmas is by putting them at the top of your tree! Any furry friend lover will adore these tree toppers. Choose between a cat and a string of twinkly lights, or

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

Notes Unless otherwise specified, use a long-tail cast on for all pieces, and mattress stitch to sew the seams. You only need a few metres of yarn for each full set of baubles. If you don’t have baubl

“This cosy tree skirt with its warm details and use of colour captures all the fun of Christmas past. Woodland creatures are out carol singing against a patchwork background made from a mixture of scr

YOU WILL NEED ■ Rowan Cotton Glacé (100% cotton, 50g/115m) 2 balls of each: Yarn A Bleached (726) Yarn B Dawn Grey (831) Yarn C Midnight (868) Yarn D Twilight (829) 1 ball of Yarn E Winsor (849) ■ Sma

YOU WILL NEED ■ Cotton fabric (main and lining) ■ Lightweight wadding or batting ■ 10mm velvet ribbon (10–20cm length, depending on desired hanging loop) ■ Coordinating thread ■ Basic sewing kit NOTES