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Yarn choice

Create gorgeous knits for your winter wardrobe with our pick of six colourful wool, alpaca and silk blends

Great reads

KNITTED GIFTS FOR ALL SEASONS | Create charming gifts for friends and family with this collection of accessories, garments and homewares

Spice up your Xmas!

Create cookie-style Christmas cards that are full of flavour, with backstitch icing and festive gingerbread

Your EXCLUSIVE gift!

Send a loved one warm winter wishes with Durene Jones’ modern florals our stitch kit for you!

Pet of the month

We know you're huge fans of pets, so have us design a cross stitch of a beloved animal!

Rainbow brights

Make Christmas greetings filled with happy vibes this festive season using all the colours of the rainbow

It’s show time!

Kids will love helping to make these puppets with you almost as much as playing with them

PATTERN REVIEW

Each month in our pattern review column, readers share their unique style with a gorgeous garment make!

Baa-rilliant Christmas!

Get all wrapped up with Shaun the Sheep and prepare the family for a festive stitching treat

Fiona’s focus - TEACHING CHILDREN TO STITCH

Sharing your cross stitch hobby with little ones can be incredibly rewarding here are some handy tips to help you find the next generation of stitchers!

CHANGEMAKERS

There's no denying that the garment industry is doing damage to our planet, but the powerful forces behind the Zero Waste Design Collective are working hard to make a difference

I AM PAN

The Pan top from I AM Patterns' Goddess collection can be sewn in wovens or knits for a comfortable and versatile basic

THE RITA DRESS

Sew a midi- or maxi-length wrap dress to style for party season with the Rita Dress - an easy-sew design for dreamy lightweight fabrics

STITCH upcycle

Jazz up an old pair of jeans with a stitched pocket edge! Mollie Johanson shows us how to add a subtle pop of colour to any trouser

Soldian Scarf

This classic textured scarf is knitted using undyed shades of organic Shetland wool

HANDMADE TRIBUTE

Friendship, community and the memory of a good friend - Robert Sexton's favourite make is close to his heart

TO THE RESCUE!

Children can be the star of their own action-adventure story with Kirsty Hartley's mask and cape set the perfect gift this Christmas!

Winter wonderland

A year in the life of a tree is now complete with this final wintry part of our stunning nature series

WHEN TWO BECOME ONE

Portia Lawrie shows us how to upcycle jumpers to make a new winter wardrobe staple

STITCHER STYLE

Designed to bring a sense of peace, calm and a little bit of joy, Jacob de Graaf's neo-folk samplers are modern-day classics inspired by stitches of yesteryear

Crystal colour

No one is as cool as this colourful penguin pal stitched in a multitude of frosty wintry shades

10 top tips for eco knitting!

With climate change hitting the headlines, and yarn and tool manufacturers getting more eco conscious, there's no better time to get greener

10 AUTUMN HOMEWARE MUST-HAVES

FROM RECYCLED VELVET FABRIC TO STATEMENT SIDE SEATS, HERE'S THE ITEMS MAKING THE TOP OF OUR WISH LIST THIS SEASON

STITCH IN STYLE

WEAR, SHARE AND DECORATE YOUR HOME WITH OUR FAVOURITE EMBROIDERY KITS TO STITCH

NIGHT AND DAY PEARS

YOU CAN SERVE THIS PEAR DISH WITH TWO DIFFERENT SAUCES, MAKING THEM PERFECT FOR ANY OCCASION. COVER THEM WITH A RICH CLOAK OF MOLTEN CHOCOLATE, OR TOP THEM WITH CREAMY, CARDAMOM-FLECKED YOGURT

JUST BOO IT!

CREATE A SPOOKILY EASY MACRAMÉ GHOST TO GET INTO THE HALLOWEEN SPIRIT

GOOD FOR THE SOUL

ALLOW YOUR HOME TO BE A CALM, PEACEFUL SANCTUARY THIS SEASON WITH THESE INNER WELLBEING PROJECTS THAT WILL ENCOURAGE SELF-CARE IN YOUR SAFE RETREAT

HEART FELT

CREATE AUTUMNAL BLISS WITH THE HELP OF LYDIA JAMIESON AND FALL IN LOVE WITH A WONDERFUL TACTILE MATERIAL

FIND YOUR SANCTUARY

With the temperatures dropping and the days getting shorter, here’s how to create your own personal sanctuary to retreat, relax and revive

AGNE NAZEBETAUSKAITE

Designer Agne was one of the first to introduce UK and Ireland to arm knitting. She dedicates herself to what makes her happy: knitting, photography and gardening www.onabyagne.com Insta @agne.ona