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Egypt is a country overflowing with history, archaeology and landmarks – the Pyramids of Giza and the Valley of the Kings, for example – that have stood the test of time. The writing system they used

CLEVER TRICKS TO MINI DECOR PROJECTS… WE ROUND UP THE SIMPLEST, QUICKEST WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE BEAUTIFUL NOW

Emma Leith’s fabric and yarn combo makes adding detail easy. Pick a floral print and you’re already halfway there! ■ Yarnsmiths Create DK (100% acrylic, 100g/290m), 2 balls of Yarn A Cream (3050), 1 b

There’s a time for doing things ‘properly’ and a time for affordable quick fixes, says Emily Henson

■ Rico Essential Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g/120m) 2 balls of Pistachio (086) 1 ball of each: Denim (108) Fuchsia (014) Pumpkin (087) Dark Teal (040) ■ A 4mm (US G/6) hook ■ A plain cushion, 33x33cm ■

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