Make your own homeware and trinkets (no kiln required!) with these lovely projects from ceramicist Lolita Olympia

Hot take: anyone can wear a bobble hat. Mums, dads, children and friends – this is your cue to make a matching set! Hat is worked in vertical rows, then seamed to form a tube. The top is gathered befo

Knit a simple sweater that lets a self-striping yarn do the work

A cotton blend helps this quirky hat keep its shape, while a dash of acrylic promises a soft touch for tiny heads. Brim is worked first in rows. The Main Body of the Hat is worked in rounds across the

Crochet a set of quirky ‘cat’s paw’ coasters from chunky yarn

COLOURFUL CREATURES W e’re big fans of the spiritedly colourful ‘Party Animals’ cross stitch collection and love to see when our readers are stitching them! The fun critters bring a playful twist to y