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Start today!:stocking fillers:tree trimmings:table themes:cards & wrap
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Handmade Christmas HWelcome
Our favourite thing about Christmas is thechance to spend time with friends and family,
and make our homes even more welcoming
with pretty decorationsand treats for all.Its definitely the craftiest time of the year,
too, which is where Handmade Christmas
comes in! We have a fantastic selection ofprojectsfor this very special celebration,whether youre a seasoned crafter or
someone having a go for the first time.
If youre looking for ideas to decorateyour home, then check out the prettybutton baubles (p32), origami fairy lights
(p75) and embroidered table runner
(p54). Weve also included plenty ofpresentsfor the whole family, with ourfavourites including the fox mitts (p102)
and delicate terrarium (p98). We havent
forgotten your furry friends, either
check out the crocheted cat basket (p92)
and doggie bow tie (p120)! When
everything is made, turn to the cards and
wrap section to make your finishingtouches, including cross stitch gift tags(p144) and stamped wrapping paper (p142).
Christmas is also an opportunity to
experiment with tasty recipes, so werethrilled to include a special 16-page party
food supplement from Olive magazine. This
has a plethora of mouthwatering treats, fromcanapes to go with cocktails to a DIY sundae
spread. With all this, plus 22 pages of ideas
and trends to inspire you, youll wantto get started straight away!
So go on, make this yourmost creative Christmas yet!
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36 Smiling snowmen
Try needlefelting today
42 Festive ufness
DIY pompom decorations
44 Make a house a home
A fab crochet banner
50 Festive sparkleKnit your own baubles
52 Happy holly days!
Use craft basics to make
a handy card hanger
54 Run reindeer run
Embroider a table runner
57 Rockin robin
A sweet felt bird ornament
62 In a urry
Adorn your tree with cross
stiched snowakes
64 Cute confectionsKnit a gingerbread duo!
68 Falling snowakes
Papercraft a snowstorm
70 Warm glow
Create a set of unique
candles for your table
72 Oh Christmas tree
A festive table runner using
free-motion embroidery
75 Merry and brightFold origami fairylights
77 Deck the halls
Paper chains, yarn style!
80Fly away with me
A heavenly halo and wings
83 Hello deer!Knit this fun reindeer hat
and matching nose
86 Ready for Santa
A pretty pompom stocking
90 Pretty pockets
Sew an elegant countdown
92 Crocheted cat nap!
The comest kitty basket
94 Sugar and spice
Bake some tasty
Scandinavian biscuits
96 Make do and mendSweater to stocking
98 Garden in a jar
Plant a terrarium
14Twinkle, twinkle...
Luxury paper stars
16 From junk to funkA foraged wooden tree
18 Layer it up
Have a go at dcoupage
21 Catch me if you can
A cute gingerbread feltie
26 Touch of luxe
Cross stitch a quartet of
Christmas sayings
30 String it out!
Crochet some fairy lights
32Vintage charm
Beautiful button baubles34 Marvellous metallics
Pretty candle holders made
from tin foil
for thehome
gifts andgoodies
21
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108 5432
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101 Snap to it!
Make your own crackers
102 Feeling foxy
Keep warm in cute mittens
108 Time for tea
Make teabags and biscuits
110 Filled with funCross stitch Advent calendar
114 A soft touch
Protect a gadget
117 Mark the spot
Quick-make bookmark
118 Sweets for my sweet
Delicious chocolate wafers
120 Dapper dog
Crochet a poochs bow tie
124Have a hoot!
Adorable owl scarf
126 Stack em highGet creative with cookies
129Luscious lemons
Whip up a delicious digestif
130 Full to bursting
Personalised Santa sacks
133Stuffed with love
Decorative heart sachets
cardsand wrap
ideas andinspiration
138 Send it with love
Embroidered felt tags
142Stamp it up!
Craft unique wrappings
144 The X factor
Cross stitch your tags
147 Warm wishes
Funky Scandi-style cards
06Ideas: DIY
Make it a crafty Christmas!
24Trends: goldenGo for glamorous metallics
40Ideas: orals
Decorate with owers
48Trends: Nordic
Inspired by the outdoors
60Ideas: winter living
Selina Lakes stylish projects
66Trends: white
Go for some snowy dcor
88Trends: creative
Keep it classic
106Ideas: upcycledMake new from old!
122Trends: woodland
Opt for the natural look
140Trends: brights
Try a multicolour makeover
151How to
A guide to crochet, knitting
and cross stitch
156Templates
Everything you need tomake the projects
162Where to buy
Essential supplies directory
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DozensofideasforaverycraftyChristmas!
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6patchworkdiningdecs
Sewapatchworkrunner,or
createaborderaroundtheedge
ofasimpletablecloth.Justlay
piecesoffestivefabricsovera
plainrunner,orattheedgeof
atablecloth,pininplace
andsewtogether.
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HANDMADE CHRISTMAS 7
Ideas HDIY
Get crafty this Christmas adorn your home with handmade decorationsand give it a special, personal touch
40 stylishDIY ideas
1Paper paradiseMaster the art of making paper pompoms create garlands out of larger ones,
or use smaller ones as place settings or
decorations on your tree.
2One for allGet each family member to maketheir own decoration this Christmas.Stitch or write on the initials of each
person and the date, and continue the
tradition every year. Youll be able to keep
track of how everyones skills develop over
time and have a lovely collection of
handmade ornaments.
3 Bespoke for youMake festive place settings usingplain kraft paper gift tags, buttons andribbons. Write on each of your guests
names for an impressive seasonal
dinner table.
4Seasons greetingsTake a moment when you put outyour Christmas cards to make a real
display cover a single side table, pin
them to a wreath or string them up and
hang beneath the mantelpiece.
5Gone pottery!Take the kids to a ceramics studioand paint your own decorations and
festive crockery. You could even make a
special plate to put Santas mince pies
out on
7 Glass jewelsScatter glass ornaments over a silvertray, and add in glass bowls, candlesticks
and vases to create a reflective display
perfect for a side table or the entrance hall.
8Ornament vase
For a subtly festive table decoration,half-fill a clear bauble with soil and pop a
sprig of Christmas tree inside. Wrap
some twine or rope around the base to
create a flat surface for it to rest on.
9Lick of paintPick up some plainwooden ornaments from a
craft shop and paint
them however you fancy
replicate antique style
decorations, or go forsomething more
modern and funky.
10Decorate baublesLiven up shop-boughtdecorations with glue, glitter and sequins.
HOW TO MAKE THE BAUBLES
Step 1 Make sure all of the baubles are
clean and dry.
Step 2 Unless you are going for simplespots and stripes, practise your design on
some paper first.
Step 3 Recreate your design on the bauble
using strong glue if you plan to use
sequins, a glue gun is best.
Step 4 Quickly cover the bauble in glit ter or
sequins. Remember to work over a sheet of
newspaper!
Step 5 Shake off any excess and leave to
dry. Then its ready to hang up.
11Woolly wreathWrap a wreath frame in wool for amodern-yet-rustic look. Embellish with
buttons or pom poms, and pop on your
door make sure you keep it dry, though!
12Paper snowHang stars and snowflakes tobring the beauty of a winters night sky
inside. Mix your own makes in with more
intricate ones for an eclectic look.
Getthekids
involvedwith
thesimplerprojects
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13Delicious tree decorationsHomemade biscuits are aneye-catching and mouth-watering way todecorate a tree. Just dont expect them to
last the full 12 days of Christmas!
14Message boardsTap into the chalkboard trend bytaking a frame and cutting a piece of
sturdy cardboard or balsa wood to fit.
Paint the board with chalkboard paint
and, when dry, write festive messages on
it such as Goodwill to all men and Santa
Claus is coming to town!.
15 Garland trimEmbellish a lampshade by gluingon a felt garland. Keep the decoration
simple and ensure that nothing comes
into contact with the bulb.
16Indulgent stockingFor a stocking with a very chicfeel, line the opening with a faux-fur trim
and accessorise with a vintage brooch
simply fabulous!
17Ring the bellsCreate a pretty feature for yourdining table with a 1950s-style sugar
shaker and a little bell. Using red
gingham ribbon, hang the bell inside the
sugar shaker then cover the top with a big
bow. It looks delightful and sounds very
festive, too.
18Stylish welcomeMix things up a bit at the frontdoor instead of a traditional wreath,why not choose a couple of your favourite
baubles to tie onto the knocker with some
pretty ribbon?
19Vintage touchBring the feel ofChristmases past to your
table. Dress each napkin
with a strip of ribbon,
tuck a retro card behind
and pin together with a
vintage badge.
20All doilied upCreate a thrifty-chicgarland. Simply cut your doilies in half,
then stitch along a piece of ribbon. No
23let it snowDont rely on the Britishweather to bring a white Christmas
create your own wintry snow globes!
HOW TO MAKE THE SNOW GLOBE
Step 1 Use a strong adhesive to glue
decorations to inside the lid of a jam jar.
Opt for plastic decorations, rather than
ceramic, as the paint on these would run in
the water. We love retro cake toppers!
Step 2 Fill the jar with water and add a
tablespoon of glycerine and two teaspoons
of glitter. Stay traditional with white glitter
or experiment with different colours.
Step 3 Be patient and wait for the glue to
dry. Then, screw the lid on and turn upsidedown. Shake for a mini winter wonderland.
sewing skills? Fold the doilies over the
ribbon and glue.
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Sweetly scentedTie together a bundle of
cinnamon sticks with some red ribbon,
then add a few dried orange slices
beneath. Create a loop at the top using
raffia and youve got the scent of
Christmas in a tree ornament.
22Better thanbuntingMake a festive garland out ofwrapping paper concertina fold
rectangles of the paper, then tie in the
centres. Fan out each side to make a circle
and glue together.
24Simple baublePick up a cheap foam ball andwrap it up in an offcut of Christmassy
fabric. Secure tightly at the top with an
elastic band. Tuck some holly, ivy or
mistletoe into the band, then cover theelastic with ribbon and create a bow.
25Jingle bellsMake sure your Christmassurprises stay secret hang some merry
jingle bells on your door when youre
wrapping presents and no one will be able
to sneak up on you!
26Quick candle ideaStick a small doily onto a jam jar,then tie a length of ribbon around it. Adda tealight candle and youve got a pretty
light for your mantelpiece or hearth.
Theseideasaregreatforusingup
yourstash!
Ideas HDIY
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27CraftycushionsPutoffcutsoffabricstogoodusebycombiningthemtocreateseasonalcushions.If
yourenothandywithasewingmachine,usefeltandfabric
gluetocreateasimplewinterscene.
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28TasteofChristmas
Whipupabatchofseasonal
chutneyanddecoratejarswith
handwrittenlabels,rusticfabric
anddriedbayleaves.Ifyouve
moreofasweettooth,then
mulledwinejamwould
lookjustasfestive.
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29Cute as a buttonCreate gorgeous button wreathsfor your tree choose coordinatingcolours and sizes, then feed onto some
craft wire. Tie a ribbon around the wire
join to hang them up.
30Dress the doorsHang big pinecones from yourkitchen cabinets and dresser door
handles. Hot glue some ribbon to the base
of the cone to make a loop, then cover the
join with a bow.
31Presents and parcelsAs an alternative to a Christmastree (or as well as one!), why not create a
gorgeous display of your presents in the
run-up to the big day?
32Go nuts!Fill a glass bowl with the fruits ofthe season mix walnuts, hazelnuts and
macadamias with colourful clementines,
cranberries and even kumquats. You willneed to replenish this one regularly,
though they are irresistible!
38Felt tree decorationsFelt is amazing easy to use,nice and vibrant, and hard wearing too.
These decorations will last for years.
HOW TO MAKE THE DECORATIONS
Step 1 Use a pencil or fabric marker pen to
draw out your chosen shape. Also mark the
positions of any buttons youd like to add.
Step 2 Cut out the shape using fabric
scissors and then sew on the buttons.
Ricrac ribbon is great on a tree decoration
as miniature tinsel thanks to its zigzag
edges pin into place and sew.
Step 3 For the trunk of a tree, wrap ribbon
around the base, pin and sew into place.
Step 4 Stitch a ribbon loop on top andhang it on your tree.
33Learn a new skillWhy not pick up a new hobbythis Christmas? You could learn how to
knit your own stocking, crochet a wreath,
or cross stitch a cosy cushion for
your home.
34Crafty cornucopiaRoll up semicircles of
kraft coloured paper to make
rustic fillable cones for your
tree. Create holes in either
side and feed some twine
through to hang from the
fir. Fill with sweet treats.
35Shining chandelierTo create an elegantcentrepiece hang a selection of
harmonising baubles on long lengths of
sheer ribbon from the ceiling or a lightfitting this looks spectacular over the
centre of a dining table.
36 Chained togetherThe humble paper chain is agreat project for the kids sit them down
with some colourful paper and some
glue, pop a film on and theyll be quiet
for hours
37Button men
Use white buttons to createsnowmen decorations. Glue a small
button to the top of a large one, then
Craftyour
moststylish
Christmas
ever!
create a scarf out of ribbon to hide the
join. Make a top hat out of felt and secure
a loop behind, to hang.
39Feast for the eyesIf youve friends or familypopping over for a mince pie, then make
a feature out of your teatime treat. Place
the pies onto a cake stand, dust
with icing sugar and decorate
with sprigs of fresh holly
theyll look just as good
as they taste.
40 Cookie cutterdecorationsCreate quirky tree ornaments
with festive biscuit cutters stick
different coloured papers behind one
side and attach a loop of ribbon.
Ideas HDIY
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PHOTOGRAPHYWWW.DUNELM.COM
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Make yourhouse a
warm andwelcoming space
LV VHDVRQHome is where the heartis, and even more
so at Christmas. Trim the treewith
handcrafted decorationsand make
your dinner tablelook extra special in
preparation for the big feast!Evoke a winter
landscape with flowers and berries,
while glittering fairy lightsand
flickering candlescreate a cosy glow
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DESIGNER:J
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Twinkle, twinkleWhip up a galaxy of shining silver stars for your festive parties
this year, using simply folded mirrored card
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For the home HSilver stars
YOu will needMIRRORED, PLAIN OR PATTERNED
CARD OR GOOD-QUALITY
(180GSM) PAPER
PENCIL
SCISSORS OR CRAFT KNIFE
METAL RULER
SCORING TOOL, SUCH AS A BONE
FOLDER ALTERNATIVELY USE THE
NON-SHARP SIDE OF YOUR SCISSORS
3MM PUNCH TOOL OR MINI
HOLE PUNCH
NARROW RIBBON, 3MM WIDE,
FOR HANGING
It wouldnt be Christmas withouta liberal sprinkling of stars, andthese folded card versions are aneasy way to achieve this!Theyre made frommirrored card but old
greeting cards would
also work extremely well.
You can hang them
individually on
a Christmas tree, or make
several and arrange them at
different heights in a cluster. Infact, theyd look pretty displayed
at any time of year!
HOW TO MAKE THE STAR
Step 1 Position one of the scored star
templates from page 156 on your chosen
card and draw around it with a pencil.
Step 2 Repeat if desired and then cut your
stars out, using either scissors or a sharp
craft knife.
Step 3 Turn the stars over and, following
the template, use a metal ruler and pencil
to draw the straight lines from the points
to the centre on the back of the star. Makesure your lines meet exactly at the mid-
point of the star (otherwise youll
lose the crispness of the form).
Turn your star over and lightly
draw in the shorter lines,
from the inverted corners
to the centre.
Step 4 Take your scissors or
scoring tool and metal ruler
and start to score along your
longer pencil lines. Do this with alittle pressure, but not so much that you
will tear the paper or card. Turn over and
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coloursfora
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repeat the process on the shorter lines.
Step 5 Using a little force with your fingers,
squeeze and fold either side of one of the
longer scored lines so that they are pushed
backward. Do this on all five points. Then
turn over and repeat on the shorter lines.
Step 6 To hang the star, punch a small hole
at the top of one of the stars tips and
thread through your ribbon. A mixture of
large and small stars looks good when
hung as a display.
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For the home HDriftwood tree
YOu will needSMALL TREE STUMP
1.2CM WOODEN DOWEL
WOOD GLUE
1.2CM WOOD DRILL
SAW
MEASURING TAPE
WORKTOP WITH CLAMPS
WOODEN MALLET
STAR FOR THE TOP
Foraging is all the rageat the moment
so why not incorporate this trend into
making bespoke festive trimmings for
your home? The great thing about this
design is the endless possibilities it
holds. We love the seaside, so wechose to use driftwood here; however,
woodland or industrial themes would
work just as well. The tree looks
fantastic as it stands, or can be dressed
up with fairy lights, baubles or tinsel,
or you could even show your creative
flair by getting your paints out. This is a
great way to boost your eco brownie
points too its recycling at its best!
HOW TO MAKE THE DRIFTWOOD TREE
Step 1Clean your pieces of wood with a
brush and disinfectant and leave to drycompletely before starting the project.
Using the saw, cut your tree stump, making
sure that the bottom side is completely flat.
Test that it doesnt wobble when placed
upright this is very important for the
overall stability of the tree.
collected enough for back-up pieces.
Step 6Using the thinnest pieces of wood,
cut enough lengths to cover the diameter
of the bottom piece of dowel to form the
trunk. Glue each piece in place and tie
string around the trunk to secure
until dry.
Step 7Once dry, thread the
longest piece of driftwood
onto the dowel, place a little
glue around the hole and
trunk and thread the next on
top. Repeat until all the pieces
have been threaded onto the
dowel. Once all the branches have
been threaded, make sure the weight is
evenly distributed.
Step 8Leave to dry thoroughly overnight.To finish, choose your tree topper and
secure in place.
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Christmas tree by Pip Leyland
7RSWLSYou can easily adapt the measurement of
this tree to t in with the wood you collect orthe size of the room its going to be in.
Useyour
winterwalksto
findwoodfor
thisproject
Step 2Cut the dowel 2.5cm longer thanthe height you would like the tree to
stand. Dont forget to add on the height
of the tree stump when estimating this.
Clamp the tree stump onto your
workbench securely and mark the centre
point with a pencil.
Step 3Choosing a drill bit that is the
same diameter as the wooden dowel,
drill 2.5cm deep into the centre of the
tree stump using the pencil mark as a
guide. Check the dowel fits and if itdoesnt, use the drill to cut a little more
wood away from the edges. Blob a
generous amount of wood glue into the
hole and wiggle the dowel into it. The
dowel needs to fit snugly into the hole and
you can gently use a wooden mallet to tap
it in further. Wipe any excess glue from the
tree stump before it dries.
Step 4Lay your driftwood out onto the
floor to make it easier to select the
best pieces. Using the smallest
piece first arrange thewooden sticks into a
tree-shaped triangle with
each piece slightly bigger
than the last until it
measures the height of your
dowel. Remember to leave an
inch or two at the bottom and an
inch at the top of the dowel.
Step 5Using the same drill bit and your
workbench and clamps, drill holes in the
middle of all your pieces of driftwood.Some of the smaller or dryer pieces may
crack or crumble, so make sure you have
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stashbusting
projects!
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For the home HDcoupage decorations
Layer it upGet creative with festive papers to make Pip Leylands beautiful
dcoupage projects theyll wow your Christmas visitors
YOu will needWOODEN CAPITAL LETTERS
PLANT POT
CARDBOARD BIRD DECORATIONS
POMPOM TRIM
PVA GLUEPAINT BRUSH
MIXING BOWL
SHARP PENCIL
SCISSORS
SELECTION OF FESTIVE PAPERS OLD
WRAPPING PAPER, TISSUE PAPER OR
DCOUPAGE PAPERS
STRING
BLU-TACK
Line up the edges of the letter with the
edges of the paper to avoid waste. Draw
around the letter in pencil, then cut out.
Repeat for all the letters, using different
papers for each one. Make a hole in the
centre of the O by placing Blu-Tack
underneath it and stabbing with a pencil;
this will enable you to cut out the centrewithout creasing the paper.
Step 3Use a paintbrush to coat each
wooden letter with glue, then stick the
corresponding paper letter on top; line up
the edges exactly.
Step 4 Add a splash of water to the glue in
the mixing bowl and stir well.
Step 5Use the same paintbrush to coat the
letter with the glue/water mix. This will sealthe paper in place and give it a glossy
finish. Leave overnight to dry completely.
HOW TO MAKE THE LETTERS
Step 1 Protect your workspace with some
cardboard or a plastic sheet, then pour half
a cup of PVA glue into a mixing bowl.
Step 2 Put a letter, wrong way around, onto
the reverse of one of the festive papers.
Add an on-trend touchto your home
with these stylish dcoupage makes,
featuring oversized letters, an
embellished plant pot and a hanging
bird decoration. With so many
gorgeous papers around, the
possibilities to make your set unique are
endless, whether you opt for classiccolours or experiment with pastel
shades. You can use any thickness of
paper for the letters, but generally
thicker is better. For the pot and bird
you will need thin paper, such as
wrapping or tissue paper.
HOW TO MAKE THE PLANT POT
Step 1 Measure the plant pot, then cut your
festive paper to this size plus a 6cm overlap
to the height and a 4cm overlap to the
diameter. Cut the paper in half so that you
have two matching papers.
Step 2Use a paintbrush to coat the entireplant pot with PVA glue. Stick one half of
the paper to the back of the pot and
smooth into place, using your fingers to
push out any wrinkles. Fold the extra paper
under the bottom of the pot, making sure
there are no big bumps and lumps that
might make it sit wonky when upright.
Step 3Once you are happy with the back of
the pot, then stick the front piece of paper
in place. Add more glue to the overlapping
paper and secure in place, folding the endsunder the bottom of the pot, as before.
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Step 4Measure the circumference and
depth of the rim of the plant pot and cut a
contrasting piece of festive paper, adding a
4cm overlap to each measurement. Cut this
piece of paper lengthwise to make three
long strips.
Step 5Use a paintbrush to cover the rim of
the plant pot in PVA glue. Starting at the
back of the plant pot, attach the first strip
of paper. You will need to make sure there
is a straight line along the bottom edge of
the rim, covering any overlapping paper
from the body of the pot. Repeat until the
rim is covered by the papers.
Step 6Cut into the excess paper sticking
up from the top of the pot at 1cm intervals.Fold these tabs over the top of the pot,
using extra glue to secure them in place.
Step 3 Stick the two bird shapes together.
Add scraps of paper between the two bird
shapes to pad out and give them a 3D
appearance.
Step 4Add a splash of water to the glue inthe mixing bowl and stir well. Use the same
paintbrush to coat the bird with this glue/
water mix. This will seal the papers in place
and give the hanging bird a glossy finish.
Leave overnight to dry completely
Step 5 To make the hanging, tie a length of
string through the loop at the top of the
bird.
Step 7Add a splash of water to the glue in
the mixing bowl and stir well. Use a
paintbrush to cover the entire plant pot
with this glue/water mix to seal the paper
and give it a glossy finish. Leave overnight
to dry completely.
Step 8 Add a pompom trim just under the
edge of the rim using PVA glue, to finish.
HOW TO MAKE THE BIRD HANGINGS
Step 1 Put the cardboard bird decorations,
wrong way around, onto the reverse side of
one of the festive papers. Draw around
each bird (omitting the hanging loop) using
pencil, then cut out.
Step 2Use a paintbrush to coat the rightside of each bird with PVA glue, then stick
the corresponding paper bird on top.
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Catchme if youcan!
No baking is required forManuela Tranis super-cute gingerbread man
Craftafamily
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templates
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Our little smiling gingerbread manis
good enough to eat! Settle down and
sew up this favourite storybook
character to hang on the Christmas
tree or in a childs bedroom. If youre
new to felt craft then hes a lovely
project to start with, as he only
requires basic sewing skills. One of
these felt cuties would make a great
role play toy for children, too, so why
not package up one alongside a copy
of the book to make a wonderful gif t
for a young child?
HOW MAKE THE GINGERBREAD MAN
Step 1 Photocopy and cut out all the
pattern pieces from page 156. Place the
head template on light brown felt and trace
it, using a pencil. Cut out the felt head
piece leaving an approx. 5mm seam
allowance from the pencil trace. Use this
head piece as a template to cut out a
second head piece.
Step 2 Use the paper template to cut outone body. Sew a 3.5cm piece of natural
white lace ribbon at both arms and legs of
the gingerbread man, using whipstitch and
matching thread. Fold the ribbons ends
and secure them at the back with a couple
of stitches inside the felt (dont sew all the
way through the felt). Add two 10mm pink
buttons to the gingerbread mans tummy
when done.
Step 3 Pin the icing paper template on
natural white felt and cut out one felt icing
piece, leaving an approx. 5mm seam
allowance from the top edge. Cut two
9-10mm dots f rom pale pink felt to makethe cheeks.
Step 4 Outline the pencil trace on the head
piece with a few pins or make a simple
basting along the pencil trace with white
thread that youll remove later. This will
help you keep your stitching within the
pencil trace. Turn the head piece so that
the pencil trace is at the back, pin the icing
piece in place and sew along its bottom
edge only, using whipstitch and matching
natural white thread. Backstitch a littlesmiling mouth using black embroidery
thread separated in half (3 strands).
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POLYESTER TOY STUFFING
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BEADS
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Whipstitch the pink cheeks as well. Remove
all of the pins and basting when complete.
Step 5 Pin the two head pieces together
wrong side out and start sewing along the
pencil trace from the heads bottom,leaving a small 2cm opening to insert the
polyester toy stuffing. Sew very small
backstitches in matching brown thread and
pull the thread firmly at each stitch.
Carefully trim off the seam allowance when
done. Turn the head right side out and stuff
it. Leave the gap open.
Step 6 Cut out a second body piece. Pin
the two body pieces together and start
sewing from one side of the neck, leaving
the top open for stuffing. Use blanket stitchand matching brown thread. Stuff the arms
and legs first. Sew up the gap when done.
Step 7 Take a 15cm piece of pale pink
cotton thread and knot its ends together to
make a hanging loop. Use a larger needle
to poke the loop through the gingerbread
mans head opening and out on its top.
Step 8 To add the silver seed beads onto
the icing of the gingerbread mans head,
poke a needle with white thread in
between the icing whipstitches. Pull the
thread until the knot disappears
underneath, stitch all the beads in place
and secure the thread with a hidden knot
under one bead when done.
Step 9 To add the eyes, poke the needle
with black thread through the heads
opening and out just above one cheek.Add one black bead, poke the needle
inside the head again and out above the
other cheek. Add the second black bead.
Repeat to make sure both eyes are
attached firmly to the head. Secure the
thread with a hidden knot under one bead
when done.
Step 10 Pin the head to the body (the neck
hidden inside the head completely) and
sew the gingerbread man together using
ladder stitch. To make a tiny bow tie, cut a
2.5x1.5cm piece from pale pink felt and
wrap a piece of matching pink thread right
at its centre a couple of times. Pull firmlyand secure the thread with a knot at the
back. Add the bow tie to the gingerbread
mans neck with a couple of stitches and
embellish it with a silver seed bead in
the middle.
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Nothing says festive luxurymore than dcor based around goldaccents,whether you use it subtly or go for fully glamorousaccessories
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+Time to party +Holding a few festive gatherings thisyear? Give your guests stylish treatcones. Easily create them from gold
card, then hang from gold ribbon anddecorate with organza or silk bows
like these from www.dunelm.com
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a wreath this season thats morestriking than the usual red and green
offering. Tie leaves around a wirecircle then spray them with gold paint
or try this wreath fromwww.marksandspencer.com
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give them the wow factor. We lovethese fretwork decorations from
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ySheer opulence yOld tree decorations can easilybe given a glamorous makeoverby spraying them with glitterpaint youll create an extraluxurious look in a matter ofmoments. Or buy a golddecoration like this one fromwww.sainsburys.co.uk
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stylish sayings, framed inside a golden hoopfor a fabulous festive finish
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For the home HCross stitched hoops
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We love the clever way that these cross
stitched designs use festive words to
create a striking decoration. Theyre
also a great way to incorporate the
current typography trend into your
home in a craf ty way. Worked in
sumptuous shades of gold and purple,
these classic designs are sure to be
brought out year after year to adorn
your home. The real beauty of these,
however, is that they use whole stitchesand backstitch only, so youll be able to
complete them in no time at all! To
finish the Christmas look, display your
work in wooden hoops that youve
painted with gold acrylic paint.
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For the home HCross stitched hoops
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For the home HCrochet fairy lights
String it out!Add a splash of colour to your walls with Liz Wards cool crocheted fairy
light bunting. No need to check if the bulbs are blown with these!
YOu will needRICO ESSENTIALS COTTON DK (100%
COTTON, 50G/130M) IN RED (02),
FUCHSIA (14), GREY (25),TURQUOISE
(33), ROYAL (36), EMERALD (45) AND
BANANA (63)FOR YARN STOCKISTS, SEE PAGE 162
3.5MM CROCHET HOOK
WOOL NEEDLE
TOY STUFFING
MEASUREMENTS
127CM LONG
ABBREVIATIONS
FOR A FULL LIST SEE PAGE 155
Round 12(Dc2tog, dc in next 7 sts) repeat
to end. [16 sts]
Round 13 (Dc2tog, dc in next 6sts) repeat
to end. [14 sts]
Round 14(Dc2tog, dc in next 5sts) repeat
to end. [12 sts]
Round 15(Dc2tog, dc in next 4sts) repeat
to end. [10 sts]
Round 16(Dc2tog, dc in next 3sts) repeat
to end. [8 sts] Fill with stuffing.
Round 17(Dc2tog, dc in next 2sts) repeat
to end. [6 sts]Cut the yarn leaving a long tail and pull
through the loop to secure.
Using a wool needle, weave the yarn
through the last 6 sts and pull tight to close.
Weave in the yarn ends and cut off the
remaining yarn.
HOW TO MAKE THE TAPE
Make one in Grey yarn.
Ch261.
Dc in second ch from hook, (dc in next 20 ch
sts, slip stitch in the top of a bulb to attach it
to the tape). Repeat until you have
connected all the bulbs along the tape,evenly spaced, dc in the remaining ch sts.
Weave in and cut off any loose ends.
HOW TO MAKE THE LIGHTS
Make 12 (two in each colour star t each
one in Grey yarn).
Start with 6dc into magic ring. 6sts.
Round 1(Dc in next st, 2dc in next), repeat
to end. [9 sts]
Round 2(Dc into each of next 2 sts, 2dc innext), repeat to end. [12 sts] Change to bulb
colour after round 2.
Round 3(Dc into next st, 2dc in next st),
repeat to the end. [18 sts]
Round 4Dc in each st to the end. [18 sts]
Round 5(Dc in the first 2sts, 2dc in the next
st) repeat to end. [24 sts]
Rounds 6-8Dc in each st to the end. [24 sts]
Round 9(Dc2tog, dc in next 10 sts) repeat
to end. [22 sts]
Round 10(Dc2tog, dc in next 9 sts) repeat
to end. [20 sts]Round 11(Dc2tog, dc in next 8 sts) repeat
to end. [18 sts]
Handmade bunting is always a great
item to make at Christmas, as it can be
re-used each year. Try our crochet fair y
lights, which combine traditional
shapes with funky colours.
Substitute
pastelshades
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look
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For the home HButton baubles
YOu will needTHREE POLYSTYRENE SHAPES, ABOUT
8CM IN SIZE
MIXTURE OF IVORY, CREAM AND
GOLD BUTTONS
HOT GLUE GUN AND GLUE STICKS
7MMx1M COFFEE-COLOURED
ORGANZA RIBBON
35G TUB SEQUIN/BEAD PINS IN GOLD
OR BRASS
30x4MM GOLD BEADS
20G OF SIZE 8 AND 11 SEED BEADS IN
IVORY AND GOLD
BAMBOO SKEWER
If youve been hoardinga selection
of pretty vintage buttons, nows yourchance to show them of f! If youre not
a button collector, however, then you
can look in charity shops or online, or
raid the button boxes of relatives
who have been keeping hold of their
spares for years. It takes several
handfuls of buttons to make each
bauble, so you can add some
unusually shaped ones to the mix to
make them more interesting.
HOW TO MAKE THE BAUBLESStep 1Begin with the round bauble.
Plug in the glue gun with a glue stick
inserted, and bring up to
temperature. Apply some glue to a
small area, about postage stamp size,
and then stick buttons onto the area,
butting the edges together.
Step 2Continue to apply the glue to the
bauble in small areas, adding large
buttons from time to time as well
as the smaller buttons. If a
button has a shank you cancut it off using pliers or
overlap it slightly with
the flatter buttons.
Step 3Once the whole
shape is covered, use the
handle of a fine paintbrush or a
skewer to pierce a small, single hole
about 1cm deep between the buttons at
the top of the decoration. Fold a 25cm
length of ribbon in half and tie an overhand
knot about 1.5cm from the cut ends. Applya small amount of hot glue into the hole
and then push the tails into the hole with
the pointed end of the skewer so that the
knot is on the surface. Leave to dry.
Step 4 Fill in the gaps between the buttons
with different sized seed beads and
small round gold beads. Use the
sequin pins to add one beadat a time, pushing the pins
firmly into the polystyrene
using the flat end of the
skewer.
Step 5 When making the
heart and star baubles, choose
buttons that fit over the edges and
around the flatter shapes. The star is
particular ly tricky, and youll need to
graduate the sizes of the buttons down
each spike and glue small buttons over thegap between the rows of buttons. Again,
fill any small gaps with beads.
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in pretty shades of cream, ivory and gold
Top tip!Sort your buttons before you start to ensure
theres an even distribution of distinctivebuttons for each bauble.
Usethis
techniqueto
decorateplain
woodenboxes
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Lightupyour
tablethis
Christmas!
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HANDMADE CHRISTMAS 35
For the home HFoil candle holders
0DUYHRXV PHWDLFVTry something different for your Christmas decorations this year
with a set of striking foil candle holders
YOu will needTRACING PAPER
PENCIL
SCISSORS
2 SHEETS OF THICK FOIL (AVAILABLE
FROM CRAFT SUPPLY STORES OR USE
A DISPOSABLE FOIL ROASTING TRAY),
MEASURING APPROX. 21x25CMOLD BALLPOINT PEN
3 CANDLES
STRONG DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE OR
GLUE
3 SMALL METAL TART TINS TO PLACE
THE CANDLES IN (YOU CAN USE
SMALL GLASS CANDLE HOLDERS, BUT
MAKE SURE THAT ANYTHING YOU USE
IS VERY STABLE)
Step 1Copy and enlarge the horse
template and patterns on page 156 onto
tracing paper and cut out the horse shape.
Step 2Lay the template on a piece of foil.Draw around the template with a ballpoint
pen an old one that has run out of ink is
ideal. Press firmly to make a clear indented
line. It may help to place the foil on a
newspaper or magazine, as this will allow
you to make a deeper indentation. Cut out
the horse shape. Take care, as the edges
are sharp, and do not use your best fabric
scissors as the blades will blunt very easily.
Step 3Lay the traced template on the foil
horse and draw over the lines with theballpoint pen, pressing firmly to transfer
the pattern.
Step 4Place the horse next to the candle.
Take a strip of foil approximately 2cm wide.
Bend it into a ring and use double-sided
tape or glue to stick it to the back of the
horse, so that it fits snugly around the
candle and the horses feet are level with
the bottom of the candle.
Step 5Repeat steps 1-4 to make the heart
and circle decorations, using thetemplates. Place the decorated candle in
the tart t in or holder. Repeat to make two
more foil candle holders.
AnGeUHV PHHandmade Christmasis
published by CICO Books
at 14.99. To purchase a
copy at the special price of
10.99 including free UK p&p, call 01256
302699 quoting EE2. For more information,please visit www.cicobooks.co.uk
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based on the Mexican tradition of
punched tinware. As well as looking fab,
theyre also very easy to make.
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Haveagoat
needlefelting
technique!
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Smiling snowmenThese needle-felted cuties will make a lovely set of decorations for your
home this festive season! By Vicky Craxton
HANDMADE CHRISTMAS 37
For the home HFelt snowmen
Its snow time!These snowmen aremade by felting yarn with a needle and
will last for years to come. Once theyre
created, we guarantee that theyll be
brought out for many Christmases to
come. Each one has a snuggly hat and
a scarf, plus chunky mit tens to keep
them cosy. You can really enjoyyourself by making each snowman
unique, and varying the colours in the
accessories and details. Needle felting
is a fun craf t to try, and we guarantee
that once youve made one snowman,
youll end up making a whole family!
Roving is wool that hasnt been spun
into yarn. Its also called combed tops
and is easily available online.
HOW TO MAKE THE SNOWMEN
Step 1 For the body, tightly roll about 8g of
white wool into a ball, and stab with theneedle until it forms a solid ball. Turn it
continuously while you stab to keep the ball
shape. Add layers of the wool to make the
ball bigger until it is about 6cm tall. Try to
flatten the bottom by stabbing it with the
needle and shaping it with your thumbs.
This will help the body to stand upright
when its finished.
Step 2 For the head, tightly roll about 5g of
white wool into a ball and stab with the
needle until it forms a solid ball. Add layersof the wool to make the ball bigger until
you have your required head size for the
body. Hold the head on top of the body
and, with the needle, stab the bottom of
the head onto the top of the body until it
stays fixed.
Step 3 For the arms, cut a 10cm length of
white wool and fold it in half. Leaving one
end fluffy, stab this with the needle tomake a solid arm shape. Place the arm onto
the body and start by stabbing the fluffy
end onto the body first. Then stab the
edges of the arm to secure it to the body.
Step 4 For the mittens, cut a thin 5cm
length of coloured roving and wrap it over
the end of the arm as a hand. Stab this in
place with the needle until it sticks. Roll a
very small piece of the roving into a ball,
line up the cuff edge and stab this at the
side of the coloured hand to form a solid
thumb shape.
Step 5 For the bobble hat, cut an 18cm
length of light green roving, pull apart
slightly and fluff up. Wrap this around the
head to form a rough hat shape and stab in
place with the needle. When this is fixed
and is a solid hat shape, wrap a thin strip of
yellow roving around the bottom of the hat
and stab this until it fixes. Then make a ball
with some yellow roving and fix this to the
end of the hat by stabbing it in place.
Step 6 For the cloche hat, start in the same
way as the bobble hat to fix the purple
YOu will need160G OF WHITE MERINO WOOL
ROVING
7G OF BLUE ROVING
3G OF LIGHT GREEN ROVING
2G OF YELLOW ROVING4G OF LIGHT PURPLE ROVING
4G OF BROWN ROVING
4G OF RED ROVING
6G OF BLACK ROVING
1G OF ORANGE ROVING
SMALL AMOUNT OF BABY PINK AND
DARK GREEN ROVING
SIZES 38 AND 40 FELTING NEEDLES
NEEDLE-FELTING FOAM PAD
MEASUREMENTS
BOBBLE HAT SNOWMAN
11x8.5x6CM
EARMUFFS SNOWMAN
9.5x8.5x6CM
CLOCHE HAT SNOWMAN
9.5x9x6CM
TOP HAT SNOWMAN
12x8.5x6CM
653
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When stabbing the wool, rest it on the foampad do not place it directly on the table.
roving to the head. Cut another length of
the purple roving so it is long enough to
wrap around the bottom of the hat. Roll it
into a sausage shape and stab with the
needle to make a solid brim shape. Attach
this to the hat by wrapping it around the
bottom, and by stabbing the side that
touches the hat until it fixes. While the brim
is fixed, you can stab it to make it more
solid. To add a band, wrap a thin strip of
yellow roving around the bottom edge of
the hat and stab it in place.
Step 7 For the earmuffs, make two blue
balls using the same technique as before,
but as you stab, squeeze each one into a
flatter shape. Fix onto each side of the head
by stabbing them in place. Then cut a thin
6cm length of blue roving and fix to the top
of the head so it joins up the earmuffs.
Step 8 For the top hat, cut a 20cm length of
black roving and roll it up into a cylinder
shape. Stab this with the needle until it is
solid. Cut a 10cm length of black roving,
fold it up and stab into a solid disc shape as
the brim. Fix this on top of the head by
stabbing it in place, then add the hat on
top of the brim by stabbing the bottom
edges of the hat. To add a band, wrap a
thin strip of red roving around the hat and
stab it in place.
Step 9 For the snowmans scarf, cut a20cm length of coloured roving
of your choice and stab into a
long solid shape, but leave
the ends fluffy. Wrap it
around the neck so the
ends cross over at the front,
and stab it in place.
Step 10 For the nose, cut a thin
4cm length of orange roving and
fold it in half. Stab this into a solid carrot
shape and leave the end fluffy. Attach thisto the face by stabbing the fluffy end of the
nose to the head until it is secure.
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Step 11 For the snowmans buttons, roll
up two small pieces of black roving and
stab in place on the tummy of the
snowman. Keep stabbing them to form
two solid circles.
Step 12 For the snowmans eyes, roll uptwo 2cm pieces of black roving into balls.
Stab them in place onto the face. Lightly
stab each ball until they become
more solid.
Step 13 For the snowmans cheeks, take
two very thin pieces of pink roving and
lightly stab them in place to make rosy
cheeks on each side of the face.
Step 14 For the snowmans eyebrows and
smile, take a thin length of black roving and
twist it in between your fingers so thatit becomes like thread. Lightly
stab in place to form the
features.
Step 15 For the holly leaves,
cut a thin 2cm length of dark
green roving and fold it in
half. Stab it in place on the hat
or earmuffs and shape the leaf
by stabbing the required areas
inwards. For the berry, roll a small piece of
red roving into a ball and stab it in betweenthe leaves to cover the join, until solid and
fixed in place.
Useoneas
afunChristmas
treetopper!
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HANDMADE CHRISTMAS 41
Ideas HFlowers
Get out your vintage vases and vessels, and ll them with seasonal bloomsfor easy yet striking festive displays
10 simpleflower ideas
1Natural flourishUse ribbons to tie small sprigs ofmistletoe to Christmas gifts. Not only
will they make the wrapping much
prettier, theyll look stunning arranged
underneath the tree, too.
2Places please
Set a pretty place using a hand-tiedmix of larch twig, thistle and a couple of
ivy leaves. Write your guests name in a
place-set bauble visit www.confetti.co.
uk or www.favourfairy.co.uk
3 Dressing upWindow vases are plentiful in thenations charity shops and sit beautifully
on shelving and window sills. Fill with
oasis, then add steel berries, whitehellebores, white carnations, silver-
sprayed silver birch, snowberries,
Christmas tree offcuts, acacia, ivy and
larch twigs to create a beautiful display
that will wow your guests.
4Rustic choiceRecycle a simple jam jar and fill withan exuberant display of hydrangea,
amaryllis and tendrils of ivy. For a cooler
and less traditional palette, choose blue
hydrangeas and white amaryllis. Add tothe sense of occasion by sitting the jar
inside a basic wreath.
6wrap aroundMake your staircase the star of theshow this Christmas by creating a festive
display. Tie small branches of fir and ivy
to the banisters with florist wire, then
decorate by arranging bunches of roses,
dried oranges and cinnamon sticks and
attach at intervals. If youve children in
the house, use artificial roses for a sturdier
arrangement.
7Tree trimmingsA door swag makes a great changefrom a wreath. Start with an offcut ofChristmas tree, then layer with holly, ivy
and berries. Secure with gardening string
and tie a contrasting ribbon around it.
8Festive makeoverUse what you alreadyhave in the house and
give it a Christmassy
twist. Select some of
your normalhouseplants and pop
the tubs into a fabric
9Build your own wreathDecorate your door with this prettycirclet of hellebores and ivy.
HOW TO MAKE THE WREATH
Step 1 Wire in flat moss, thistles and
lichen-covered fruit-tree twigs such as
apple onto a wire wreath base.Step 2 Build up the wreath by twisting
some ivy through the twigs, poking the
ends into the damp moss. In our example,
weve added some battery-powered fairy
lights and silver-frosted birch twigs.
Step 3 Add some fake hellebores (fresh
ones are too unstable). Twist them into the
twigs and attach with wire.
Step 4 Add a ribbon and hang up. Spray
with water about three times a week.
bag. Choose a fabric and make into a
bucket shape by hemming the raw edges
along the top, then tie with a ribbon.
10Crowning gloryFor a glamorous cake display,stack two cake stands on top of each other
then fill the bottom tier with rose heads
and intersperse with currants. Finish with
a ring of washed ivy. Add further flowers
and currants to the top of the icing.
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floristsfinaldeliveryda
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PHOTOGRAPHYBYRUTHJENKINSON
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decoration
inunder
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HANDMADE CHRISTMAS 43
For the home HPompom baubles
YOu will needSMALL AMOUNTS OF RED, WHITE
AND GREEN YARN
SCRAP OF RED SATIN RIBBON, 3MM
WIDE
GLASS BAUBLE OF THE DESIRED SIZE
(ONE USED HERE HAS A 9CM
DIAMETER) THAT CAN BE OPENED
FROM THE TOP
SIZE 25MM POMPOM MAKER (YOU
CAN ALSO USE CARDBOARD DISCS
OR A FORK)
EGG CUP
In classic Christmas colours, these
cute little pompom baubles are such a
fun project! You can also experiment
with different ideas, such as using
tinsel yarn to make the pompoms,
including more of them or adding
embellishments inside the bauble such
as rhinestones or sequins.
HOW TO MAKE THE POMPOM BAUBLE
Step 1 Remove the bauble top and place
to one side. Sit the glass bauble on the egg
cup to stop it from rolling away.
Step 2 Make up two pompoms in each
colour of yarn, so you have six in total. Trim
each pompom into a neat ball.
Step 3 Once you are happy that all six
pompoms are of equal size and shaped
carefully, insert them into the glass bauble.
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for a yarntastic tree decoration
Top tip!Never use a metal instrument to push the
pompoms into the bauble, as this mayaccidentally crack the glass.
$QGHUHV PH20 To Make: Pompom
Christmasby Alistair
Macdonald is published
by Search Press and is
priced 4.99. For more
information about the
book, please visit www.searchpress.com
Use the top of a pen rather than your finger
glass baubles can break easily. A little
pressure should be enough to push them
through the neck of the bauble.
Step 4 To finish, carefully replace the
bauble top and add some red ribbon to
allow it to hang. Trim to the desired length
and secure with a knot.
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Make a house a homeCelebrate your space this Christmas by crocheting a funfestive hanging that the whole family will love
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46 HANDMADE CHRISTMAS
For the home HCrochet banner
YOu will needDMC NATURA JUST COTTON (100%
COTTON, 50G/155M), 1 BALL
OF EACH:YARN A: GREEN VALLEY (N14)
YARN B: PASSION (N23)
YARN C: CHARTREUSE (N48)
FOR YARN STOCKISTS, SEE PAGE 162
3MM CROCHET HOOK
YARN NEEDLE TO DARN IN ENDS
MEASUREMENTS 16x16CM APPROX.
PER PANEL
ABBREVIATIONS FOR A FULL LIST,
SEE PAGE 155
Spell out your favourite place
in yarn! This sweet hanging is
made in double crochet,
meaning that its a great project
for beginners and intermediate
crocheters. This 100% cotton
4ply yarn from DMC is super
soft to craft with and gives a
lovely matt finish. Weve used
classic shades of red and green
here, but as there are 60 colours
of Natura Just Cotton, you can
easily change them to match
your chosen dcor.
HOW TO MAKE THE HANGING
Background panel
Using Yarn A:Row 1:27ch, 1dc in 2nd ch from hook,
1dc in next 25 ch, turn. [26 sts]
Rows 2-30:1ch (does not count as
st), 1dc in each dc, turn.
EDGING
Continue working in yarn A.
Row 1:1ch (does not count as st),
2dc in next dc, 1dc in next 24dc, 4dc
in next dc, working in row ends,
miss 1st row, (1dc in next 5 rows,
miss next row) 4 times, 1dc in next4dc, miss next row, working along
other side of starting ch in unused
loops, 4dc in next ch, 1dc in next
24ch, 4dc in next ch, working
in row ends, miss 1st row,
(1dc in next 5 rows,
miss next row) 4
times, 1dc in next
4dc, 2dc in last row.
Change to border colour,
(we have used the same yarn
colour for the edging as each
letter).To join round, ss to 1st ch, do not
turn. [112 sts]
Row 2:1ch (does not count as st), working
in back loops only, 2dc in next dc, (1dc in
next 26dc, 2dc in each of next 2dc) 3 times,
1dc in next 26dc, 2dc in next dc, ss to 1st
ch, turn. [120 sts]
Row 3:1ch, (2dc in next dc, 1dc in next
29dc) 4 times, ss to 1st ch, turn. [124 sts].
Row 4: 1ch, (2dc in next dc, 1dc in next
30dc) 4 times, ss to 1st ch, fasten off and
sew in ends. [128 sts]
HOW TO MAKE THE H
Row 1:With yarn B, 33ch, 1dc in 2nd chfrom hook, 1dc in next 8ch, 10ch, 1dc in
2nd ch from hook, 1dc in next 8 ch, 1dc in
next 14ch, 10ch, 1dc in 2nd ch from hook,
1dc in next 8 ch, 1dc in next 9ch, turn.
[53ch and 50dc]
Row 2: 1ch, 3dc in next dc, 1dc
in next 16dc, 3dc in next dc,
working along other side of
ch in unused loops, miss 1st
ch, 3dc in next ch, 1dc in
next 7ch, dc3tog, 1dc in next
10dc, dc3tog, 1dc in next 7dc,
3dc in next dc, working alongother side of ch in unused loops,
miss 1st ch, 3dc in next ch, 1dc in next 8 ch,
1dc in next 8 dc, 3dc in next dc, working
along other side of ch in unused loops,
miss 1st ch, 3dc in next ch, 1dc in next 7ch,
dc3tog, 1dc in next 10ch, dc3tog, 1dc in
next 7ch, 3dc in next ch, ss to 1st ch, turn.
[108 sts]
Row 3:1ch, 1dc in next dc, *3dc in next dc,
1dc in next 7dc, dc3tog, 1dc in next 8dc,
dc3tog, 1dc in next 7dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc
in next 2dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in next18dc, 3dc in next dc, ** 1dc in next 2dc, rep
from * to **, 1dc in next dc, ss to 1st ch,
Top tip!If youre an experienced crocheter, you can
adapt the pattern so that the letters spell out
NOEL, or experiment to create the initials ofyour loved ones.
Thisbanner
iscrocheted
usingjustdc
stitches
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For the home HCrochet banner
turn. [116 sts]
Fasten off and sew in ends.
HOW TO MAKE THE O
With yarn C, 36ch, taking care not to twist,
ss tog to form a loop.
Row 1:1ch, (2dc in next dc, 1dc in next 5dc)
6 times, ss to 1st ch, turn. [42 sts]
Row 2:1ch, 1dc in next 2dc, (2dc in next dc,
1dc in next 6dc) 5 times, 2dc in next dc, 1dc
in next 4dc, ss to 1st ch, turn. [48 sts]
Row 3:1ch, (2dc in next dc, 1dc in next 7dc)
6 times, ss to 1st ch, turn. [54 sts]
Row 4:1ch, 1dc in next 3dc, (2dc in next dc,
1dc in next 8dc) 5 times, 2dc in next dc, 1dc
in next 5dc, ss to 1st ch, turn. [60 sts]
Row 5:1ch, (2dc in next dc, dc in next 9dc)
6 times, ss to 1st ch. [66 sts]Fasten off and sew in ends.
HOW TO MAKE THE M
Row 1:With yarn B, 54ch, 1dc in 2nd ch
from hook, dc in next 16 ch, 2dc in each of
next 2 ch, 1dc in next 6 ch, dc3tog, 1dc in
next 6 ch, 2dc in each of next 2 ch, 1dc in
next 17 ch, turn. (54ch and 55dc).
Row 2:1ch, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in next 16
dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in next 2 dc, 2dc in
next dc, 1dc in next 5 dc, dc3tog, 1dc in
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next 5 dc, 2dc in next dc, 1dc in next
2 dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in next 16
dc, 3dc in next dc, working along
other side of ch in unused loops,
miss 1st ch, 3dc in next ch, 1dc in
next 14 ch, dc5tog, 1dc in next 6 ch,
3dc in next ch, 1dc in next 6 ch,
dc5tog, dc in next 14 ch, 3dc in next
ch, ss to 1st ch, turn. [114 sts]
Row 3: 1ch, 1dc in next dc, 3dc in
next dc, 1dc in next 13 dc, dc5tog,
1dc in next 5 dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc
in next 5 dc, dc5tog, 1dc in next 13
dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in next 2dc,
3dc in next dc, 1dc in next 18 dc,
3dc in next dc, 1dc in next 3 dc,
2dc in next dc, 1dc in next 5 dc,
dc3tog, 1dc in next 5 dc, 2dc innext dc, 1dc in next 3 dc, 3dc in next dc,
1dc in next 18 dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in
next dc, ss to 1st ch, turn. [120 sts]
Fasten off and sew in ends.
HOW TO MAKE THE E
Row 1: With yarn C, 41ch, 1dc in 2nd ch
from hook, dc in next 11 ch, 3dc in next dc,
1dc in next 14 ch, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in
next 12 ch, turn. (41ch and 44dc).
Row 2:1ch, 3dc in next dc, dc in next 12 dc,
14 dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in next 18 dc, 3dc
in next dc, 1dc in next 14 dc, 3dc in next dc,
1dc in next dc, ss to 1st ch, turn. [108 sts]
Fasten off and sew in ends.
TO MAKE UP
Lay your finished green squares on a flat
surface and carefully position each letter
centrally on a square.
Using the same coloured yarn as eachletter, carefully sew in place with small neat
stitches. Try to make sure the stitches do
not show on the reverse of the squares.
Using yarn B, make a long enough ch to
hang your hanging.
With right side facing dc a row from the top
right hand corner of the E square
working into the back loops for each dc.
Continue across the top straight edge.
Then work 7ch for the space.
Repeat for letters M, O and H
squares. Make another ch the same length
as the first for hanging. Turn.Continue to work dc across the chain and
the other dc.
Fasten off and sew in ends.
3dc in next dc, 1dc in next 16 dc,
3dc in next dc, 1dc in next 12 dc,
3dc in next dc, working along other
side of ch in unused loops, miss 1st
ch, 3dc in next ch, 1dc in next 10 ch,dc3tog, 1dc in next 6 ch, 5ch, 1dc in
2nd ch from hook, 1dc in next 3 ch,
1dc in next 6 ch, dc3tog, 1dc in next
10 ch, 3dc in next dc, ss to 1st ch,
turn. (5ch and 96dc).
Row 3:1ch, 1dc in next dc, 3dc in
next dc, 1dc in next 10 dc, dc3tog,
1dc in next 4 dc, dc3tog, 1dc in next
dc, 3dc in next dc, working along
other side of ch in unused loops, miss
1st ch, 3dc in next ch, 1dc in next ch,
dc3tog, 1dc in next 4 dc, dc3tog, 1dcin next 10 dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in
next 2 dc, 3dc in next dc, 1dc in next
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Trends HNordic
Nordicstyle has always been a favourite. Emphasise the great outdoorswithnaturalshades combined with reindeers, pine trees and bears
Nordicwonderland
+Cosy cup +Cable knit fabrics keep out the winterchill while adding to the Nordic look.
Use on soft furnishings or knit upsome mug cosies! Perfect for leavingout with mince pies on Christmas
Eve, this cable knit-style mug is fromwww.marquisanddawe.co.uk
+Rustic garland +Featuring metal cut-out silhouettes of
Christmas trees and reindeer, this garlandwill dress your tree without the need to use
tinsel and baubles. Available fromwww.theorchardhomeandgifts.com
yShades of nature yPair neutral tones and rustic brownswith fresh greens to bring the Nordiclandscape into your home. We lovethis Scandi tree decoration from
www.paperchase.co.uk
yBear necessity yNobodys Nordic dcorwould be complete withouta polar bear cushion on thesofa to add a touch ofauthenticity! Cuddle up to this
cute fella over the holidays hes available from direct.asda.com/george
+Paper polar pals +Polar Bear, Rudolf, Partridge,
Robin and Chris-Mouse are funmake-them-yourself place
settings for the Christmas table.Name cards are included in the
kit and kids will love gettinginvolved in putting these together.
From www.clareloves.co.uk
Blendnatural
materialsfor
acalming
festiveroom
+Perfect pine cones +Put those pine cones collected on
winter walks to good use! Give thema festive finish by spraying the topswith white paint for a snow capped
look, or try these ready-to-hangtree decorations from www.
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Festive sparkleBring Christmas cheer to your home with theseNordic-inspired knitted baubles by Jane Burns
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For the home HKnitted baubles
YOu will needSIRDAR COUNTRY STYLE DK (40%
NYLON, 30% WOOL, 30% ACRYLIC,
50G/155M), 1 BALL OF EACH:YARN A: CREAM (411)
YARN B: GARNET (418)
FOR YARN STOCKISTS, SEE PAGE 162
A PAIR OF 3.25MM DOUBLE-POINTED
NEEDLES
0.75MM CROCHET HOOK FOR
PLACING BEADS
ONE PACK OF DEBBIE ABRAHAMS
SIZE 6 SEED BEADS, COLOUR 34
TOY STUFFING
TENSION
25 STS AND 34 ROWS TO 10CM OVER
ST ST ON 3.25MM NEEDLES
MEASUREMENTS
23CM CIRCUMFERENCE
ABBREVIATIONS
PLACE BEADSLIP A BEAD ONTO THE
CROCHET HOOK, AND INSERT HOOK
INTO NEXT STITCH KNITWISE.
TRANSFER STITCH TO HOOK, AND
DRAW YARN THROUGH BEAD TO
CREATE A LOOP. PLACE LOOP BACK
ONTO LH NEEDLE AND KNIT.
FOR A FULL LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS,
SEE PAGE 154
Scandinavian-stylestarsin stranded
colourwork and beading decorate
these quick-to-knit baubles by Jane
Burns. Youll easily be able to knit one
in an evening why not whip up a
dozen or more in festive shades or to
match your colour scheme in time for
Christmas? A trio packed in a box withpretty tissue paper would make a
lovely handmade gift thats sure to be
treasured. These cosy baubles are
worked in a durable wool blend yarn
from Sirdar, Country Style DK, which
comes in 28 lovely shades. For more
guidance on knitting with beads, visit
http://bit.ly/knitwithbeads.
HOW TO MAKE THE BEADED BAUBLE
Using 3.25mm DPNs, yarn B and the
long-tail method, cast on 8 sts.PM and join to work in the round, taking
care not to twist sts.
Rounds 1 and 2Knit.
Round 3(K1, M1) 4 times. [16 sts]
Round 4Knit.
Round 5(K1, M1, K2, M1, K1) 4 times.
[24 sts]
Rounds 6 and 7Knit.
Round 8(K1, M1, K4, M1, K1) 4 times.
[32 sts]
Rounds 9 and 10Knit.
Round 11(K1, M1, K6, M1, K1) 4 times.
[40 sts]
Round 12Knit.
Round 13(K1, M1, K8, M1, K1) 4
times. [48 sts]
Round 14Knit.
Work round 1 of Chart A. Chart is
repeated 4 times across round.
Last round sets Chart placement.Cont to work Chart until all 11
rounds are complete.
Round 26(K1, k2tog, K6, K2tog, K1)
4 times. [40 sts]
Round 27 and 28Knit.
Round 29(K1,k2tog, K4, k2tog, K1)
4 times. [32 sts]
Rounds 30 and 31Knit.
Round 32(K1, k2tog, K2, k2tog, K1) 4
times. [24 sts]
Gently stuff bauble with toy
stuffing before decreasing thetop further.
Rounds 33 and 34Knit.
Round 35(K1, k2tog, k2tog,
K1) 4 times. [16 sts]
Round 36(K2tog) 4 times. [8
sts]
Do not cast off, but leave a long
tail of yarn.
Add more stuffing if necessary.
Thread the yarn tail through the remaining
stitches using a darning needle. Stuff the
bauble lightly. Pull the yarn tail to close the
top of the bauble, securing with a stitch.
Close the bottom of the bauble with
a running stitch.
Make a hanging loop using alength of yarn, or a crochet
chain if preferred.
FAIR ISLE BAUBLE
Using 3.25mm DPNs, yarn B
and the long-tail method, cast
on 8 sts.
Pm and join to work in the round,
taking care not to twist sts.
Cont to work as for the Beaded Bauble,
working Chart B in place of Chart A.
KEY
1
3
5
510
7
9
10
2
4
6
8
11
1
3
5
510
7
9
10
2
4
6
8
11
CHART A CHART B
HOW TO USE OUR CHARTSStart at the bottom right-hand corner. Read right side rows from right to left and wrong siderows from left to right. A row of squares represents a row of knitting.
Yarn A
Yarn B
Place bead
Clearbeads
addadelicate
twinklingeffect
tothebauble
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HANDMADE CHRISTMAS 53
For the home HCard pegs
YOu will needSMALL AMOUNTS OF OF RED AND
WHITE YARN
1.5CM WIDE RED DOUBLE-SIDED
SATIN RIBBON CUT TO YOUR
DESIRED LENGTH
SCRAPS OF LIGHT AND DARK
GREEN FELT
6 WOODEN SPRING-LOADED
LAUNDRY PEGS
CRAFT PAPER OR CARD
SCISSORS
TAILOR'S CHALK
SIZE 2.5CM POMPOM MAKER (YOU
CAN ALSO USE CARD CIRCLES OR
A FORK)
GLUE GUN
PENCIL
TAILORS CHALK
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