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

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),

Of Red Heart Super Saver, 3 198g balls in each of Burgundy (0376) A, and Hunter Green (0389) B and 2 balls in Aran (0313) C; 5.5 mm crochet hook; yarn needle. This yarn is available from your local Re

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

Create a unique decoration to hang on your 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