Stitch this purrfect doorstop in tweedy fabrics for your home

Tip for long-tail cast-on Join two yarn ends with a knot, insert the needle under the knot with strands either side and begin casting on. Once the total number of stitches has been cast on, cut one of

Designed by: Cheryl McKinnon Stitch count: 48 high x 3 wide Design size: 9x15.5cm (3½x6⅛in) Stitch time: 6 hours This design was stitched on 14 count aida fabric. You can use any spare felt from your

■ Cascade 220 (100% wool, 100g/200m) 3 skeins of Yarn A Cotton Candy (9478) 1 ball of Yarn B Ruby (9404) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ 6 buttons, 20mm ■ A cushion pad, 40x40cm For yarn stockists contact www

YOU WILL NEED (PER OTTER) ■ Brown plush fabric: 75x50cm ■ Beige plush fabric: 28x23cm ■ Black wool felt: 9x8cm ■ Black stranded cotton ■ One pair of 9mm black toysafety eyes ■ Extra strong thread and

These cute knitted bees turn a simple nursery blanket into something special