Make your Christmas truly SPECIAL with these SCANDI-inspired projects, designed by CHRISTIANE BELLSTEDT MYERS, author and creator of THE COZY CLUB.Make UNIQUE cards, decorations, garlands and gifts.Crafters are sure to love this stunning collection of Christmas essentials. The four chapters offer a diverse range of crafts inspired by Scandinavian traditions including collage, embroidery, sewing and baking to infuse your holiday celebrations with the cosy magic of hygge.Make a group of little sparkling Christmas trees for your table, hang Danish paper cone decorations on your tree, create a sweet pinecone family and dont forget to indulge in the Scandinavian passion for candlelight by making some beautiful twig candle holders.You can also try out a new craft: give some simple embroidery a go with the tiny framed pictures or take your baking to the next level with a delightful gingerbread house and a sweetly scented biscuit wreath.Get the whole family involved and youll be reminded of the happy memories every time you decorate.
Make your own menagerie of ADORABLE KNITTED ANIMALS with this ALL-NEW collection of 35 patterns from much-loved knitting author SUE STRATFORD.Knit animals of the SAVANNAH, RAINFOREST, SKY and OCEAN, RIVERS and LAKES. These mini animals are perfect for USING UP YARN FROM YOUR STASH.Pick up your needles and knit your way through this super-cute collection of 35 patterns. Each adorable animal is made with simple techniques and can be completed in a few hours or a weekend.Create animals of the savannah including a fearsome lion, a giraffe and a striking zebra. Explore the rainforest as you stitch a tree frog, an orangutan and a chameleon in multicoloured yarn. Dive into the Ocean, Rivers and Lakes chapter, and make creatures from a hippo and a flamingo to a dolphin and a narwhal. Take to the skies and knit beautiful birds such as an owl, a pelican and a toucan.Each pattern features stunning photography as well as a skill rating. Youll also find a step-by-step guide to all the stitches and skills youll need. Whether you want to make beautiful animals to display in your home or to give away as gifts or toys, these gorgeous designs will inspire you to get knitting.