Embellished stocking

Step one Lay the two larger pieces of felt on the table with the short side facing towards you. To create the house shape, first measure 42cm up from the bottom on each side and create a mark. Make a

Stitch a set of matching stockings for loved ones with this pretty patchwork technique

Shopping list ● plain paper ● pencil ● burgundy velvet fabric ● dressmaker’s scissors ● needle ● thread ● selection of clear and pale gold jewellery beads ● pins or fabric clips ● sewing machine ● toy

YOU WILL NEED ■ Cotton fabric (main and lining) ■ Lightweight wadding or batting ■ 10mm velvet ribbon (10–20cm length, depending on desired hanging loop) ■ Coordinating thread ■ Basic sewing kit NOTES

This knitted Elf stocking would make an adorable keepsake that young ones will enjoy year after year

YOU WILL NEED ■ Yarnsmiths Create DK Glitter (95% acrylic, 5% metalized polyester, 100g/290m) 1 ball of Red (G3100) ■ Yarnsmiths Create DK (100% acrylic, 100g/290m) 1 ball of each: White (3040) Black