Beaded pampas wreath

LET NATURE SUPPLY FRESH AND FRAGRANT DECORATIONS TO MAKE YOUR HOME BEAUTIFUL THIS CHRISTMAS

BRING A CHRISTMASSY TOUCH TO YOUR GARDEN WITH A SEASONAL DISPLAY TO CHEER UP WINTER DAYS

■ Any lace-weight cotton yarn in white ■ A 1mm (US 12/6) hook ■ 4 beadable earring hoops, 40mm ■ 4 fishhook-style earring hoops ■ 4 jump rings, 3mm ■ Needle-nose pliers ■ Spray laundry starch or white

Using 5mm needles and yarn A, cast on 31 sts. WORK IN PINE ZIGZAG STITCH Row 1 (RS): Sl 1 kwise wyib, Sl 1 pwise wyif,*LT; rep from * to last st, K1. Row 2 (WS): Sl 2 pwise wyib, *RPT; rep from * to l

Fashioned from wooden clothes pegs, these decorations add a rustic beauty when used to dress the festive tree

From radish toadstools to bauble wreaths – it’s not the festive season without a little magic and imagination. And, even better, these fun home ideas are quick and easy, too