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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

¤ POLAR BEAR HOT WATER BOTTLE ¤ SEQUIN PARTY CAPE
¤ CROCHET BABY BLANKET ¤ KITSCH LLAMA APRON
¤ CLAY FEATHER HANGING ¤ CHUNKY KNITTED SOCKS

MAIN IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHY: PHILIP SOWELS; STYLING: KIT CHEUNG AND MATILDA SMITH
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 CONTENTS
87
issue
number
eighty seven

Christmas
18 62 kitchen set
POLAR BEAR
ON THE COVER PHOTOGRAPHY: PHILIP SOWELS; STYLING: KIT CHEUNG AND MATILDA SMITH; MODEL: HELLANA MARDASIAN

INTRODUCING.. LIVING
The latest news from Fill your life and home
the world of handmade with crafted goodness
9 INTRODUCING… 43 LIVING
Handpicked crafty happenings We find the loveliest hand-crafted,
creative buys for your home
14 TRENDS
Shop and make the constellation trend 46 HOME TOUR
A look inside illustrator and textile designer
18 POLAR BEAR Jane Foster’s bold, creative space
Knit a super-cute Fair Isle hot water
bottle cosy with pom pom ears 53 PATCHWORK CUSHION
Use pretty prints to sew a beautiful
26 TEA AND A CHAT heirloom Tilda project for your home
Meet the ceramicist behind Atelier Stella
59 WIRE WALL GRID
32 SEQUIN CAPE
Talk to us!
Get organised with a copper memo
An easy-sew party season accessory board and geometric pegs
with glittering gold drop sequins
62 LLAMA KITCHEN SET
36 GOOD READ Sew a kitschy half apron and tea towel
facebook.com/MollieMakes @MollieMakes MollieMakes
How to crowdfund your creative biz duo in a quirky festive-print fabric

39 CROCHET BAUBLES 67 PULL-OUT PAPERS

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last-minute Christmas makes French print designer Jennifer Bouron

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Feather
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WINTER TREATS
The best way to stay chipper on cold, grey
days is to indulge in a new project. So,
whether you’re reading this in the run up to
Christmas, or as you’re looking forward to
2018 (happy new year!), we’ve got something
inside to inspire. Prep for party season by
whizzing up the sequin cape on page 32,
or stay in and get your knit on with the
chunkiest, cosiest socks on page 81.
Be it a last-minute gift, or a make for

Sequin 81 yourself, our adorable polar bear hot water

32 cape Knitted
oc
bottle cover on page 18 is sure to win hearts.
And, there’s lots of inspiration for the new
year, too. Make a copper wire wall grid to
get organised, or put your feet up and look
around Jane Foster’s creative space for ideas

LOVING 16 aplenty. Have a great month, Mollie Makers!

Constellation
cushion
Treats and treasures
to fall in love with
Yvette Streeter Acting Editor
75 LOVING
Beautiful things to adore and make

76 DIAMOND PIÑATA
Prepare to party with a sparkling piñata

81 CABLE KNIT SOCKS

Keep feet cosy with these slouchy socks

85 BABY BLANKET
Welcome a new arrival with crochet

89 FEATHER HANGING 85
Crochet
Clay wall art inspired by nature
blanket
93 TAPESTRY COWL
Experiment with crochet colourwork

98 TEMPLATES
All the shapes for this issue’s makes

106 BACK PAGE PROJECT Turn the page for more on

your free gift! Then Turn to
Cloth+Candy’s plans for the year ahead

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 Contributors

EDITORIAL
Editor (on maternity leave) Cath Dean
Acting Editor Yvette Streeter
Senior Art Editor Helena Steele
Deputy Art Editor Matilda Smith
Commissioning Editor Lindsey Newns
Production Editor Becca Parker
Digital Editor (on maternity leave) Nina Dyer
Digital Editor Hannah Carr
Jane Foster Jessica Biscoe Picture Editor Emma Georgiou
Jane is a children’s book illustrator and textile Knitter Jessica swapped a job in corporate [email protected]
designer with a love for design from the 50s finance for a career in crafting and has never
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people’s lives by creating happy illustrations. cat-watching out of her window. Senior Advertising Manager Penny Stokes
Client Partnership Manager Beckie Pring
Peek inside Jane’s home on page 46. Knit Jessica’s polar bear on page 18.
Brand Sales Executive Lauren Morris
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THE LATEST IN CREATIVE GOODNESS – HANDPICKED JUST FOR YOU

We like to look at our
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 TOP READ
Mini makes
If the latest trend for
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makes you extremely
happy, check out Sam
McKechnie’s Miss
Violet’s Doll House.
With 25 small-scale
Indulge your inner stationery geek
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You can never own too many chunky knits,
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keep cosy in this Plumo version. www.plumo.com illustrations, they’ll make writing the
first page of your 2018 journal so
much easier. www.riflepaperco.com

THIS MONTH’S WISHLIST

CASTLE has the art of mixing pattern,
print and texture down. A celebration of
colour and whimsy, we want all their spotty,
flowery, pom pom-tastic cushions, and we
want them now. www.castleandthings.com.au

PHOTOGRAPHY: PABLO VEIGA @PABLO_VEIGA

Forget terrariums – only a glasshouse

filled with tropical greenery will
satisfy a true plant lady’s addiction.
Luckily, Oh No Rachio’s new
embroidered patch collection is here
to save us all. www.onrshop.com

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 Colourful glazes are used
to create graphic patterns

BRAND FOCUS
NATKO Ceramics
Nat first discovered the joys of
clay in 2015 as a way to help
her wind down after work.
Accountant by day, potter by
night, she now sells her unique
ceramics and jewellery online
and at craft fairs, hand-building
each piece in her home studio.
Nat describes her work as
“modern, bold, graphic and
fun”, and takes inspiration from
all over, be it Japanese design,
Scandi colour pops, or her cat,
Skye. www.natkoceramics.co.uk

Make this New Year’s Eve

the most decadent yet with an
elegant cocktail party, courtesy of
Bloomingville. From crystal glasses to
gilt trays and bowls, their new-season
kitchenware is an Art Deco dream
come true. www.bloomingville.com

Nat loves to make these

chunky ceramic beads

WEBSITE TO WATCH Each piece is hand-built

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Live well
Master the concept
of lagom, meaning
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not your thing? Swedish Art of Living a
Then take a look at Tatty Balanced, Happy Life.
Devine’s quirky jewellery Discussing ideas such
collection. Our top as living sustainably
Stamped-down backs, raspberry
pick is this Moth Link and cutting down
on your gadget time,
suede, a concealed wedge heel...
Necklace – each one is
it proposes small Georgina Goodman’s Slippers
digitally printed onto a
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style that’s as subtle as a big impact. www. your feet to these outdoor shoes
these winged wonders. harpercollins.co.uk with indoor attitude. www.
www.tattydevine.com georginagoodman.com

Whether you’re
wrapping up
Christmas presents or
birthday treats, use Kitty
McCall’s new Abstract
Bloc Gift paper to make
sure your pressie gets an
ooh before it’s even been
opened. www.kittymccall.com

You know someone’s living their

best life when they make hand-
wrapped pastel rainbow wall art
as part of their day job. Share in the
happiness and hang one of these
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If you already love V&Co.’s Ombré fabrics, you
are going to go crazy for their Ombré Confetti
with Metallic Dots! It’s the same twenty colors
of ombré that you know and love, but it’s been
dressed up for a party with gold metallic confetti
dots! Combine these fabrics with V&Co’s existing
Ombré fabric and patterns and have some fun
by using them in your latest project ideas.
In stores this February, 2018. pattern shown by V&Co.
sold as a kit KIT 10807
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INTRODUCING trends

THIS MONTH WE’RE Sleep beneath the stars

all winter and dream
of outer space. www.
OBSESSING ABOUT... urbanoutfitters.com

CONSTELLATIONS
It’s all about the night sky
– think inky blue hues
with golden starry details

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 INTRODUCING trends

02
01 03

CROWN AND GLORY IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHY: HOLLY BOOTH PHOTOGRAPHY

01 Give your dinner
party the astronom-
nom-nomical edge.
www.westelm.co.uk
02 A piece of night sky
in painterly locket form.
www.bonbiforest.com
03 Wear a star-studded
halo crown. www.
04
crownandglory.co.uk
04 Heels this fab don’t
need to match. www.
anthropologie.com
05 A space-saving
enamel pin design.
09 www.shopspaces
between.etsy.com
06 Slip into something a
little more celestial.
www.topshop.com
05
07 Suede and shiny 06
rose gold? Cosmic.
www.trouva.com
08 Written in the stars.
www.berylune.co.uk
09 Meet your match,
zodiac-style. www.
thesocialtype.com

07

MAKE IT! TURN THE PAGE TO

08
DIY THE CONSTELLATION TREND
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MAKE IT!

CONSTELLATION CUSHION

01 02

03 03

04 05

MATERIALS 01 Using the template on page 03 Cut a piece of metallic thread cross stitches around the main
Q Two 42.5 x 42.5cm (16¾ x 16¾") 98, trace the constellation the length of your forearm. constellation design for stars.
squares of navy velvet fabric design onto a square of fabric Thread the needle with two 05 Remove the fabric from the

Q Matching sewing thread stabiliser using the marker pen. strands from this length, and hoop and place the two squares
Q Metallic embroidery thread Tack the traced design on to the begin stitching on the design of velvet fabric with RS together.
(we used DMC Mouliné E168) right side (RS) of one of the with straight stitches. For the Sew along three sides, then turn
Q Tear-away fabric stabiliser squares of velvet fabric with the larger stars, use four the cover RS out and insert the
(we used Sulky Tear-Easy) sewing thread, using long overlapping stitches, and for the cushion pad. Turn the raw open
Q Wooden embroidery hoop, stitches all around the edge of smaller stars, use three. Make edges to the wrong side by 1cm
25.5cm (10") the fabric stabiliser. even straight stitches to connect (3/8") and sew closed.
Q Fine marker pen 02 Place the tacked fabric piece the constellation stars.
Q Embroidery needle over the inner circle of the 04 Carefully tear away the fabric Craft enthusiast Chrissie
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fabric and tighten the screw, trapped beneath stars. Repeat make craft accessible, and sees
then pull gently at the sides of Steps 1-4 for the shooting star life as a big work-in-progress.
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 Cosy up
Stay warm with Jessica Biscoe’s super-cute
knitted hot water bottle cover
PHOTOGRAPHY: PHILIP SOWELS; STYLING: KIT CHEUNG AND MATILDA SMITH
HOW TO MAKE… A HOT WATER BOTTLE COVER

MATERIALS ABBREVIATIONS (UK) This jumper-wearing polar bear

Q Stylecraft Special DK, st(s) stitch(es) gives the warmest hugs, but
100% acrylic, k knit that’s not even the half of it. His
295m/322yd per 100g, p purl blushing cheeks and fluffy pom
one ball each in Mustard kfb knit into front and pom ears have got us diving into
(1823) (Yarn A), White back of same stitch the Team Mollie yarn stash and
(1001) (Yarn B), Fondant ssk slip one st, knit one st, reaching for our knitting needles,
(1241) (Yarn C), Sherbet knit slipped sts together plus his jazzy sweater is a great
(1034) (Yarn D) and Grey k2tog knit two sts introduction to Fair Isle, too.
(1099) (Yarn E) together If you’re still on the hunt for last
Q 4.5mm (UK 7, US 7) st st stocking stitch – knit minute Christmas pressies, knit
knitting needles one row, purl one row your own version, then wrap him up
Q Yarn needle repeated with fancy hot chocolate and
Q 4.5cm (17/8") pom rep repeat marshmallows to make a warming
pom maker RS right side bundle of cosy winter treats.
Q Black embroidery WS wrong side
thread Instructions
FINISHED SIZE The hot water bottle cover is made
TENSION Approx. 18.5 x 28cm (73/8 x from three main pieces. The front is
Approx 20 sts and 26 rows 11") to fit hot water bottle knitted from the bottom upwards
in st st to measure 10cm approx. 16 x 26.5cm in one piece, starting with Yarn A,
(4") square (63/8 x 10½") adding a Fair Isle section in the
middle, and finishing in Yarn B.
When working the Fair Isle section,

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 CHART KEY

Yarn A

Yarn B

Yarn C

Yarn D

Yarn E

where there are two colours in the Repeat the last 2 rows, 2 more Row 4 p to end
same row, keep the colour not in times [34sts] Rep the last 4 rows, two more
use on the WS of the work, carrying Row 7 k to end times, then work Rows 1 and 2
the yarn across the back as you go. Row 8 p to end again [32sts]
Keep these carried strands quite Row 9 k1, kfb, k to last 2 sts, kfb, k1 Row 15 k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts,
loose so they don’t pull the fabric. [36sts] k2tog, k1 [30sts]
The back of the cover is made in Row 10 p to end Row 16 p to end
two pieces to form an envelope Rep the last 4 rows, 2 more times Rep the last 2 rows, three more
opening. The lower half is knitted [40sts] times [24sts]
from the bottom up in Yarn A, Using stranded Fair Isle, work the Row 23 k1, (ssk) twice, k to last 5
finishing with a rib section where chart above, repeating the pattern sts, (k2tog) twice, k1 [20sts]
the envelope will be formed. The 5 times across the row, and joining Row 24 p to end
top half is knitted from the and cutting each yarn colour as Rep the last 2 rows, once more
envelope opening upwards in Yarn necessary. Next, cut Yarn A and [16sts]
B, starting with a rib section. join in Yarn B. Starting with a k row, Cast off, then weave the ends into
The feet are made separately in work 12 rows of st st, or until the the back of the Fair Isle.
Yarn B, and two pom poms are Yarn B section measures 5cm (2"),
made in Yarn B for the ears. ending on a p row. Back – lower
Using Yarn A, cast on 28 sts
Front Head shaping Work as given for the Front to just
Using Yarn A, cast on 28 sts Row 1 k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, before the Fair Isle section (i.e. to
Row 1 (RS) k1, kfb, k to last 2 sts, k1 [38sts] end of Row 18), ending on a p row.
kfb, k1 [30sts] Row 2 p to end Starting with a k row, work 18 rows
Row 2 (WS) p to end Row 3 k to end of st st, or until the piece measures

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12.5cm (5") from the bottom edge Finishing Position the feet at either side of
Next row (RS) *k1, p1, rep from * to Place the front and lower back the lower body just before the
end of row pieces together with RS facing. shaping starts, as shown in the
Rep the last row, five more times. Using a long length of Yarn A and a main image, and sew them securely
Cast off in pattern yarn needle, seam the bottom to the body using horizontal
edge using horizontal mattress mattress stitch.
Back – top stitch. Next, seam the sides with Using the pom pom maker and
Using Yarn B, cast on 40 sts normal mattress stitch, matching Yarn B, make two pom poms and
Row 1 (RS) *k1, p1, rep from * to up the Yarn A sections. leave the central ties long.
end of row Position the upper back piece in Position the pom poms as ears on
Rep the last row, five more times line with the front head section, either side of the head where it
Starting with a k row, work 4 rows with RS facing. Seam in the same starts to curve, and thread the long
of st st. Work as given for the Head way from the top, then down both tails through to the wrong side,
shaping from Row 1 onwards. sides, using Yarn B. Overlap the roughly 2.5cm (1") apart. Knot the
Cast off last few stitches of the Yarn B tails, then weave the loose ends
ribbing with the top few stitches of into the seam in opposite
Foot (make 4) the Yarn A ribbing. directions to secure.
Using Yarn B, cast on 8 sts Place two of the foot pieces To embroider the face, refer to the
Starting with a k row, work 10 rows together with RS facing. Using the main image as a guide. The eyes,
in st st long tail, seam down one side nose and mouth are stitched with
Row 11 k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, using mattress stitch, across the black embroidery thread. Use three
k2tog, k1 [6sts] toe (cast on edge) using horizontal strands and satin stitch for the
Row 12 p to end mattress stitch, and finish seaming eyes, six strands and satin stitch for
Rep the last 2 rows once more the final side. Leave the top edge the nose, and six strands and
[4sts] open and stuff the yarn tails inside whipped backstitch for the mouth.
Next row ssk, k2tog [2sts] to pad the foot out. Repeat with Use a length of Yarn C and satin
Cast off, leaving a long tail the remaining two foot pieces. stitch to add the cheeks.

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 Describe your style in a few words.
I’d say it was fun, simple and
characterful with a vintage feel.

How did you discover pottery?

Embracing My mum has a kiln at home and when
I was growing up we always had pottery
change with... around the house that she’d made. I started
classes not long after finishing uni, and
loved it. Ceramics is a bit like cooking –
you’re just focusing on what you’re doing

ATELIER STELLA
and not thinking about anything else, so it’s
very relaxing and meditative.
For years I just played around making
Stella Baggot, AKA Atelier Stella, makes amazing ceramics, but presents or things I needed for the house.
she never intended to be a potter.We hear her interesting story... I was always trying to bid for vintage
pottery on eBay but would often miss
Words: JESSICA BATEMAN Photographs: FIONA MURRAY out, so started making them myself and
tweaking the colours or changing the style
With their characterful shapes and recalls. A few years later, in 2011, she slightly. Even today, everything I make is
quirky faces, Stella Baggot’s instantly- decided to take a stall at Renegade Craft something I’d like in my own house, and
recognisable ceramics have built up Fair. “I just thought I’d sell a few pieces it’s amazing that other people actually
a cult following, with new batches as a way of getting rid of all the work I’d like it too. It never occurred to me it would
regularly selling out within days. accumulated,” Stella says. “But it went end up being my career!
However, despite her success, she really well and I ended up featuring on
became a potter completely by accident. a couple of design blogs.” Why did you choose to take your
After studying graphic design at Enquiries flooded in, so Stella set up ceramics business full time?
university in Derby, Stella moved an Etsy shop and worked on products I was slow to make the change because I
to London where she worked as an in the evenings and weekends, until the genuinely loved my job as an illustrator.
illustrator at a children’s publishing pottery eventually took over. We popped But in a way, that worked in my favour.
company, and took up pottery classes to her sunny seaside studio for a look Because I was only working on my own
for fun in the evenings. “My job was around and a chat about the unexpected terms at weekends and evenings I could
amazing and I really loved it,” she turns a creative career can bring. only make small batches of pieces, which

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 INTRODUCING tea & a chat

“I love Cornish
pottery from the 60s
and 70s that had a lot
of imprinting on.”

02

01 03

created a real demand once I started being the mornings off and work from 12 noon 01 Shelves of Stella’s pots: “Anything that
featured on design blogs. until 10 o’clock at night. creations. She holds breaks or cracks
Ultimately, although my illustration open studios every ends up being used
job was amazing, I was still working for Who or what inspires your work? Friday where in the studio!”
someone else – you’re still told what to I love Cornish pottery from the 60s and customers can buy 03 Stella’s constantly
do and you still have an art director. With 70s which had a lot of imprinting on, her wares in person. jotting down ideas
ceramics, it’s my business and I make all and Scandinavian pottery such as Bjorn 02 An assortment of in sketchbooks or on
the choices and decisions, which is why I Wiinblad’s work, which often featured tools in Stella’s own scraps of paper.
don’t do custom pieces – I don’t want to heads and faces. Yet I also really like the
feel like I’m just making what other people simplicity and muted colours of Japanese
want me to. Also, my time is completely ceramics. So, I guess I mashed all those
my own, so I can work really hard for two things up together and came out with my
weeks then have a week off, or I can have own personal style of ceramics.

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Tell us what a typical working day is

like for Atelier Stella.
I usually do some admin in the mornings
at home, such as answering emails or
checking invoices. Then I get to the studio
about 11 o’clock. I make everything in
batches, so I might be finishing some half-
made pieces then doing some glazing, or
packing orders and going to the post office.
I’ll work through until around seven in
the evening, then often when I get home
there’ll be more emails or paperwork. But
then the beauty of freelance is I might take
01 a day off randomly one week.

02 Has moving from London to Brighton

01 Working on a shaped your creative output?
whirler – a rotating I was yearning for more of a community,
stand that lets potters and I think I’ve achieved that here.
stamp or engrave an London’s great but you have to put a lot
item all over. of effort into the creative scene. It’s very
02 Lady vases, tripod young and it can be a bit cliquey. Here
planters and tripod in Brighton, I know the shop owners, I
bowls are some of see the same people and we recommend
Stella’s best-selling each other for work or do joint exhibitions
products right now. together. It’s a lot friendlier and calmer.
The move here to Brighton has also
given me the space to think; to create more
and grow the business. When I just had my
home studio in London and was working
two different jobs, it felt like I was churning
out what needed to be done. Having my

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“Having my own
studio means I have
so much more space
to try things out.”

02

01 03

own pottery studio means I have so much or what needs adding to. It’s a very fluid 01 Pieces of a item from her kiln
more space to try things out. Also, I can process – I don’t have many set designs. Christmas Bell in the studio.
afford to buy a flat here! I never seem to have a problem coming design are fresh out 03 Tiny ceramic
up with new ideas, it’s finding the time to of the kiln and ready glaze samples
How does your creative process work? create them all that’s the issue! for glazing. are hung up on
I do keep a sketchbook but it’s more 02 Stella carefully Stella’s studio
doodles than detailed drawings. I can see What’s been the biggest challenge in removes a tripod walls for reference.
anything from a wooden spoon to a metal getting your business off the ground?
sculpture and think of a design, then start Being creative comes very easily to me,
doodling away on scraps of paper. but the business side definitely doesn’t.
I’ll finalise the design once I’m actually Understanding all the accounts, taxes and
making the ceramics. It’s often about admin is what I find the most difficult.
making test pieces, seeing what works I just want to make my pots!

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02

Which tools and materials could

you not live without?
Obviously I need lots of clay, as that’s
what everything’s made from. But I don’t
actually use traditional pottery tools –
I’ll often make my own out of an old
Biro pen, a carved pencil or some weird
woodworking tool that I’ve found in my
dad’s garage. Because I’m not a trained
potter, I’ve always just had to figure it all
out for myself and use what was around
me. I don’t use a potter’s wheel either –
everything is hand-built.

01 Can you share the most important

business lesson you’ve learnt?
I’ve learnt to accept help and not try to
do everything on my own. I now have
01 Stella bought her an assistant who comes in for a couple
high-tech kiln a year Atelier Stella of hours every week and helps me with
and a half ago, but Brighton-based ceramicist packaging, rolling out the clay and making
had a second-hand Stella’s in-demand vases, the shapes. I have to do the designing
one from eBay when planters and ceramic and the finishing, but I don’t have to do
she first started. ornaments are only available everything by myself.
02 The trademark in small batches. Pop into
face vases are her open studio on a Friday Finally, what’s the best piece of creative
inspired by potter afternoon, or sign up to her advice you’ve ever received?
Bjorn Wiinblad. newsletter to find out when Make what you love. People can easily
new releases of her hand-built spend far too much time trying to predict
pieces are scheduled. what others might want, but if you really
www.atelierstellaceramics.com like what you create, then there’s a good
chance other people will as well.

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– The New Craft House show you how
 01 02 04

07 08 09

HOW TO MAKE… A SEQUIN CAPE

MATERIALS Jazz up an LBD or your go-to Divide this number by 3.14 to

Q1m (393/8") sequin jeans and top combo with this calculate the neck diameter
fabric (we used amazing party cape. It’s made measurement, then divide this
Hanging Sequin using a drop sequin fabric with number by 2 to work out the
Tulle Gold from www. sparkles that hang freely, giving neck radius measurement.
whitelodgefabric.com) lots of shimmery movement – ideal 02 Measure from the base of your

QBias binding, 1m (393/8") for throwing shapes this NYE. neck to halfway between your
QThin elastic, 5cm (2") We’re loving the Gatsby gold shoulder and elbow. This will be
QSmall button tone, but you could opt for the length measurement. To make
QMarker pen space-age silver, or even iridescent a longer or shorter cape, just
mermaid hues. And, as you’ll only change this measurement.
need one metre of shimmering 03 Fold the sequin fabric in half with

fabric for this make, it’s cheaper right sides (RS) together, ready to
than hitting the high street. mark out the cutting lines.
04 Begin by marking the neckline.

01 Measure around your neck and Mark the length of the neck
add 15cm (6") to this measurement circumference along the centre of
– this will be the neck circumference. the folded edge. Then, from the

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05 06

09 10

centre point of the circumference, 08 Trim away a couple of rows of through any of the sequins, as this
mark out the neck radius at various sequins from around the neckline could break the needle.
points, measuring out from the to make a 1cm (3/8") gap free of 10 To finish, securely sew the button

centre point. Join these marks to sequins. This is to allow room for the onto one end of the cape neckline.
create a semi-circle. bias binding edging to be added. At the other end of the neckline,
05 Using the same method as in 09 Fold the bias binding around the sew on a small loop of elastic,
Step 4, measure and mark out the neckline, pinning it in place as you making sure it’s large enough to
cape length, using the semi-circle go. Sew, taking care not to sew loop the button through.
drawn for the neck radius as a start
point for the measurement marks. The New Craft House
06 Cut around the cape length line
Craft-obsessed gal pal duo Hannah and Rosie
and cut out the small neckline circle. are based in East London. From their studio,
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they blog about their modern take on crafting,
front of the cape, carefully cut a sell their own range of inspiring sewing
straight line from one point on the and knitting kits, and teach a whole host of
neckline down to the outer edge, creative workshops, too.
along the fold, and on one side www.thenewcrafthouse.com
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 INTRODUCING good read

CROWDFUND YOUR CRAFT

Want to give your business a boost in 2018? Karen Dunn shares how
you can reach your creative goals with the support of fellow makers
Words: KAREN DUNN Illustration: GERALDINE SY

Y
ou might be bursting with ideas for growing she wanted to make all their perks exclusive to the
your handmade business in the new year, but campaign. “Because they were limited edition, it gave
what if your bank balance doesn’t match your people a reason to buy through the campaign rather
imagination? Instead of getting in debt or going than just through our online store,” she points out.
begging to the bank manager, more crafters are turning “We worked with some of our crafty friends to create
to crowdfunding as a stress-free alternative. collaboration pieces that were also exclusive, and this
Whether you want to take the leap to open your first helped our social media reach.” So was the strategy
Etsy shop, or just want to launch new lines, taking successful? “With five days to go we didn’t think we’d
to sites such as Kickstarter, Crowdfunder, and Go make our target, but everyone helped promote it in
Fund Me are great ways of finding like-minded people that final week, and we ended up slightly overfunded.
who believe in your product as much as you do. Once We had such an amazing sense of achievement.”
you’ve chosen your preferred site, you’ll set up a page
detailing the amount you want to raise and the target
you’re looking to achieve, then ask customers, followers
and supporters to help you raise the funds you need.
TRICKS OF THE TRADE
There are lots of things to consider before kicking off
Pin maker Liz Harry (www.lizharry.etsy.com) has your crowdfunding campaign, from whether to make
used Kickstarter six times to launch new designs. a promotional video to factoring in extras such as
“Though the journey can be a rollercoaster, it doesn’t postage costs. Use it to grow your social media at the
leave you with any debt.” And, not only is it a great way same time by posting regularly, always keeping your
to raise money, it’s handy for trialling new products posts positive, and making new connections.
too. “Before crowdfunding, it took so long for me to “Make sure your product photography is the best
recoup my manufacturing costs, I couldn’t try out new it can be, as good images are more shareable. Don’t
ideas,” Liz explains. “Now I set a target which covers be afraid to use your mailing list too, and if you have
my costs and, if it reaches that goal, I’m able to fund suppliers, offer them wholesale options,” advises Amy
new designs without the financial risk. It also helps me Philip of Button and Blue (www.buttonandbluestore.etsy.
see if a design is going to be popular.” com), who used Kickstarter to fund her new kits.
Amy also recommends being prepared to work hard.

SHARING IS CARING
For investors, one of the benefits of crowdfunding – as
“The pledges don’t just flood in once you go live – you
have to be willing to put yourself out there. A lot of
successful campaigns aren’t just about the product, but
well as the warm fuzzy feeling of supporting makers – the story behind the brand. For me, it was a big step
is that they often get something out of it. Whether it’s out of my comfort zone, but a great learning curve.”
a discounted version of your product, a workshop, or a Sophie Lee of geo-fleur (www.geo-fleur.com), who
free tutorial, offering contributors a reward helps them successfully crowdfunded a delivery van for her
feel part of the process; that they’re investing in your business two years ago, agrees. “The most important
business, rather than just giving a donation. thing is to do extensive research. Also, get people
So, while you do have to pound your social media to read your campaign first to make sure it makes
to drum up interest, don’t feel guilty about asking for sense. When my grandma told me she didn’t really
support. It doesn’t have to be a lot either – giving a understand it, I rewrote it from scratch,” she recalls.
fiver or even promoting your campaign with a retweet “Making a video was hard because it felt awkward to
all helps makers to achieve their dreams. say, ‘Give us your money!’” laughs Sophie. “It’s worth
When Karli Dendy of Yeah Laser (www.yeahlaser. it though – so much so we’re just about to start our
com) ran a crowdfunder to fund their first laser cutter, next crowdfunding project in the new year!”

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 Sparkle and shine
Whip up some last-minute Christmas magic
with Charlotte Gray’s crochet baubles
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HOW TO MAKE… CROCHET BAUBLES

MATERIALS Whatever vibe you’re going for

Q Rico Creative Cotton check each hemisphere and pull up loop, yrh and with your tree this year, there’s
Aran, 100% cotton, against the polystyrene draw through 2 loops) always room to squeeze in a bit
85m/93yd per 50g, ball as you work twice, inserting hook in more sparkle, right?
one ball in each White same st each time, yrh and These pastel baubles are quick
(80) (Yarn A), Rose (00) ABBREVIATIONS (UK) draw through all 3 loops and easy to crochet – also handy
(Yarn B), Light Blue (32) st(s) stitch(es) on hook if you’re after a last-minute gift
(Yarn C) and Silver Grey ch chain 3-tr cluster (yrh, insert idea, like for the friend you weren’t
(22) (Yarn D) ch-sp(s) chain space(s) hook in st indicated, yrh expecting a present from.
Q Twilley’s Goldfingering, ss slip stitch and pull up loop, yrh and We reckon this trio would also
80% viscose/20% tr treble crochet draw through 2 loops) 3 be lovely for those celebrating
polyester, 99m/108yd htr half treble crochet times, inserting hook in their first Christmas in a new home.
per 25g ball, one ball in dtr double treble crochet same st each time, yrh and Or, you could start a new tradition
Gold (002) (Yarn E) yrh yarn round hook draw through all 4 loops of giving handmade decorations
Q 4mm (UK 8, US G/6) magic ring wrap working on hook each year, personalising baubles
crochet hook yarn around forefinger with your pals’ favourite colours for
Q Three polystyrene balls, twice to create ring, slip FINISHED SIZE extra brownie points.
7.5cm (3") diameter, ring off finger and insert Each bauble is approx.
23.5cm (9¼") hook to pick up first st, 8cm (31/8") in diameter Instructions
circumference ch1, then work necessary To make each bauble, two
Q Tapestry needle sts for Round 1 and close hemispheres are crocheted
ring tightly by pulling the together around the polystyrene
TENSION loose end ball. Each round is completed with
Tension is not important 2-tr cluster (yrh, insert a slip stitch and fastened off. Make
for this project, but do hook in st indicated, yrh the process easier by crocheting

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over the yarn ends in the previous Break yarn and fasten off rounds touching, and join them
round to avoid having to sew them Round 4 attach Yarn A in any st. by working through the sts on the
all in at the end. Ch3 (counts as 1tr), 1tr into each st last round of both hemispheres.
around, ss to 3rd ch from start to Ch2 (counts as 1htr), then work
Bauble hemisphere (make 2) join. Break yarn and fasten off 1htr through both sets of sts all
Round 1 using Yarn E, start with Round 5 attach Yarn B in any st, around. Halfway around, insert the
a magic ring, ch4 (counts as 1dtr), ch2 (counts as 1htr), 1htr into each polystyrene ball and continue. Ss
11dtr into the magic ring, pull the stitch around, ss to 2nd ch from to 2nd ch from start to join. Break
ring closed, ss to the 4th ch from the start to join. Break yarn and yarn and fasten off, leaving a long
the start to join [12sts] fasten off tail to create a hanging loop.
Break yarn and fasten off Repeat the pattern twice more
Round 2 attach Yarn A in between Finishing to create a set of three different
any dtr stitch of the previous round. Attach Yarn E to any st on the last coloured baubles, replacing Yarn B
Work this round into the spaces round of one hemisphere. Place with Yarn C for the second bauble,
between dtr from Round 1, ch3, the two hemispheres together, last and with Yarn D for the third.
2-tr cluster into same space, ch1,
(3-tr cluster in next space, ch1) 11 Charlotte Gray
times, ss to 3rd ch from start to join Melbourne-based maker Charlotte can often
[12 3-tr clusters and 1ch-sps] be found crocheting into the wee hours of
Break yarn and fasten off the morning while the kids are in bed. She
Round 3 attach Yarn B in any taught herself to crochet and now sells her
1ch-sp, ch3 (counts as 1tr), 2tr into creations online – find her sharing her cuties
the same 1ch-sp, (3tr into next 1ch- on Instagram @littlehappygorgeous.
sp) 11 times, ss to the 3rd ch from www.littlehappygorgeous.bigcartel.com
the start to join [36tr]

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 Tea, casseroles – anything
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Cheer up your day with this monochrome inspired mugs and This bedside table’s impressive set of pins
Tellkiddo storage bag. Not only does it coasters – affordable give mid-century style a modern update, and
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LIVING home tour

Jane’s living room is a

world of monochrome
cushions and prints, plus
prized drawings from
her daughter Polly.

Designer Jane Foster

lives in a home as
colourful as her work
Words: LOTTIE STOREY Photography: KASIA FISZER

Jane Foster has one of the most recognisable

styles in the business, so we weren’t suprised
that her Devon home is as bright and bold as
she is. Walking through the illustrator, author
and textile designer’s bright yellow front door
into this 60s house, you’re greeted with swathes
of white – white floor, white walls. But this is
far from subdued Scandi chic. Pops of colour
ping out from every corner, in Jane’s trademark
red, yellow and blue palette. “I’m a big fan of

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LIVING home tour

01
ANIMAL MAGIC
Many of Jane’s distinctive
animal designs have been
made into kitchenware,
including these jugs and mugs.
Sitting amid Jane’s existing
collections of mid-century
crockery on her Habitat
shelving, the overall look is fun
and colourful. Even in these
details the monochrome and
primary colour palette is
carried through, making the
whole space feel harmonious.

02

choosing things you love instead of trying to fit between the kitchen/diner and snug before 01 Although Jane and
into a trend,” says Jane. “I know within seconds painting the whole thing white. “Stripping the Jim love colour, the
if I love an item or not – I’m quite spontaneous.” room back to its bare shell allowed us to notice majority of their
When your colour compass is this strong, where the sun is at certain parts of the day,” kitchen and dining
it’s easy. So did the same apply when Jane and recalls Jane. “You have to be careful not to room is bright white.
partner Jim found the house three years ago? display artwork and books anywhere they can 02 Pieces by Jane’s
“We’d driven past this house a few years before get bleached, or to place the sofa and TV where favourite designers,
it was for sale and I remember telling Jim that you have to pull the curtains every time!” And such as Lucienne Day
I loved the design.” So when the house came once the basics were in, Jane added her finishing and Donna Wilson,
on the market? “It was meant to be! We fell in touches. “After the furniture, we added pictures, fill her home.
love with the layout and the dream of what it deciding if a grouped selection looked best, or
could one day become. It needed an injection one large print per wall. I tend to add touches of
of love and light.” Despite its large windows, colour like cushions and plants last.”
front and back, the house felt dark. “Grey tiles So where does Jane shop for furniture and
on the kitchen floor, dated wood-effect kitchen accessories? “I love a mixture of old and new.
cupboards with the doors hanging off, and I’m not keen on dark wood and antiques, but I
brown patterned tiles. And the walls were mostly do like simple Scandinavian furniture from the
blue and cream.” Not very Jane Foster... 60s. eBay is a great source and I particularly
Now, the house is transformed. Jane and Jim enjoy searching for vintage Habitat furniture,
began with a blank canvas, removing a wall lamps and anything birch ply.” She also likes

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Jane draws, designs,
writes and sews in her
studio. Her space
features IKEA drawers
and a pegboard wall.
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01 02

car boot sales for finding the unexpected. “Jim to build a large studio for me that couldn’t be 01 Favourite car
collects miniature Matchbox cars and caravans overlooked,” she explains. It’s the cherry on boot finds sit
while I love vintage children’s books, wooden the top of a family home that’s used for living, alongside classic
puzzles and picture dominoes.” These aren’t working and socialising. Dick Bruna and
just decorative items for Jane, but inspiration for Jane loves life in the Devon countryside, and Jane’s own designs.
her work. So is there a favourite? “My proudest how the house itself connects with nature so 02 Prints dot the
find is either our 80s Kit-Kat vending machine effortlessly. “It’s so nice relaxing in the living walls of bedrooms
from Brighton station, or a 50s Dutch birch ply room in the evening when the log burner is lit. and living spaces,
sewing box that I bought on eBay 15 years ago.” We see the most amazing sunsets from it, and inspiring Jane’s
Jane’s new obsession is houseplants. “I’ve farmland in the distance.” Picture-book perfect. work every day.
got more into these in the past few months,
influenced by Instagram! I love plants that don’t
need much watering: succulents, String of Pearls Jane Foster
and Pilea. Plants look great against a white Author, illustrator and textile designer Jane
backdrop and help the place feel less sterile – I is based in South Devon. Her bold, happy
can’t imagine a room without them now.” designs can be found in children’s books, and
Outside, the garden is minimalist – just grass on mugs, wall art and on other goodies. She’s
and decking as the couple didn’t want to spend currently working on five new books for 2018.
time weeding. But it also holds a secret: Jane’s www.janefoster.co.uk
studio. “The back garden was wide enough

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Home comforts
Show off your patchwork skills
with Tone Finannger’s cosy Tilda cushion
Fig A Fig B Fig C1
1 21
3 19
2.5 x 4cm 6.5cm
square 11.5cm x 6.5cm

9 10 11 x 4cm 11 x 4cm
Cottage
block 1 1 3
6.5cm See
Fig C
7 6
19 1

1 21
11.5cm 16.5cm x 6.5cm 6.5cm
9 20 square
square

Fig C2
Cottage 4 2
block 2

3 15

1 17

2 21
Fig C3

Cottage 8 5
block 3

11 9

HOW TO MAKE… A PATCHWORK CUSHION

MATERIALS White (Fabric 13), Berry Team Mollie are huge fans of the Cottage blocks, two 11.5 x 4cm
Q 40cm (15¾") Tilda Fabrics Leaf Sage (Fabric 14), Tilda’s patchwork and fabrics, (45/8 x 15/8") pieces for the Tree
The Cottage Collection in Minerva Dove White channelling modern vintage style blocks, 20 6.5cm (25/8") squares for
Solid Off-white (Fabric 1) (Fabric 15), Fireworks in fresh colour palettes. the Tree block Flying Geese, six 4
Q 23 x 23cm (9 x 9") each of Sage (Fabric 16), Berry This cushion is packed with x 29.5cm (15/8 x 115/8") strips for the
Tilda Fabrics The Leaf Blue (Fabric 17), prints from their new A/W 2017 sashing and two 4 x 98cm (15/8 x
Cottage Collection in Botanical Blue (Fabric Cottage fabric collection, and uses 385/8") strips for the sashing.
Botanical Red (Fabric 2), 19), Minerva Blue (Fabric two patchwork blocks – the classic 02 Cut one 11.5cm (4 5/8") square

Sigrid Red (Fabric 3), 20) and Sigrid Blue Flying Geese and a cosy Cottage – from Fabrics 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11
Minnie Red (Fabric 4), (Fabric 21) to create a beautiful heirloom piece and 15. Next, cut out two 11.5cm
Berry Leaf Red (Fabric 5), Q 107 x 44cm (42¾ x 173/8") for your home. It’s worth taking (45/8") squares from Fabric 9.
Minerva Red (Fabric 6), wadding your time over this slightly more 03 Cut one 16.5cm x 6.5cm

Berry Leaf Plum (Fabric Q 107 x 44cm (42¾ x 173/8") advanced project, so use it as an (6½ x 25/8") piece from Fabrics
7), Botanical Plum (Fabric lining fabric excuse to plan a crafty weekend. 19, 20 and 21.
8), Fireworks Red (Fabric Q Two 58.5 x 34.5cm 04 Next, cut one 11.5 x 6.5cm (4 5/8 x

9), Sigrid Plum (Fabric (23 x 135/8") pieces of Cutting out 25/8") piece from Fabrics 2, 3 and 9.
10), Minnie Plum (Fabric backing fabric 01 From Fabric 1, cut six 11 x 4cm 05 Cut one 2.5 x 4cm (1 x 15/8")

11), Botanical Sage Q Three 2cm (¾") buttons (43/8 x 15/8") pieces for the Cottage piece from Fabric 17 and two 2.5 x
(Fabric 12), Sigrid Dove Q Matching sewing thread blocks, six 6.5cm (25/8") squares for 4cm (1 x 15/8") pieces from Fabric 21.

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Fig C4 Fig D1 Fig E
1

16

13
Tree block
Fig C5 make 2 14

12

16

Fig F
Fig C6
Fig D2

Fig C7

06 Cut two 11.5 x 6.5cm (45/8 x 2 5/8") 1, then repeat with the relevant to the left-hand end of the pieced
pieces from Fabrics 12, 13 and 14, fabrics to make blocks 2 and 3. unit as before (Fig C5), then trim
for the Flying Geese. Cut four 08 Start by piecing together the (Fig C6) and press open (Fig 7). The
11.5 x 6.5cm (45/8 x 25/8") pieces roof – Fig C1 shows the fabrics finished roof should be 6.5cm x
from Fabric 16. needed. Place a 6.5cm (2½") 21.5cm (25/8 x 8½").
07 Cut two 6.5cm x 47cm (25/8 x square of Fabric 1 right sides (RS) 11 Piece the Cottage block

18½") strips from Fabrics 17, 19 and together with the longest rectangle together following Fig D1 and Fig
20 for the binding. of Fabric 19, aligning the raw D2, pinning the fabrics with RS
edges. Mark a diagonal line on together, sewing along the relevant
Cottage blocks Fabric 1 and sew, as shown. raw edge, then pressing open. The
You’ll need to make one each of 09 Place the shorter rectangle of finished Cottage block should be
Cottage blocks 1, 2 and 3. All the Fabric 3 perpendicular to Fabric 21.5cm x 29cm (8½ x 11½").
Cottage blocks are made in the 19 with RS together, mark the
same way, but with different fabric diagonal, then sew (Fig C2). Tree blocks
combinations – Fig A shows the 10 Trim off any excess fabric, Each Tree block is made from five
blocks and fabrics used, and Fig B leaving a 0.5cm (¼") seam Flying Geese and a rectangle.
shows the units and measurements allowance (Fig C3), and press open, You’ll need to make two Tree
that make up one block. Follow creating a long strip (Fig C4). Add blocks – Fig E shows the fabrics
Steps 8-10 to make Cottage block the remaining 6.5cm (2½") square used, and Fig F shows how to piece

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Fig G

Fig H1 Fig H2 Fig H3

Mark button Mark buttonhole Sew

Fold 2.5cm twice and hem
positions positions buttonholes

HOW TO MAKE… A PATCHWORK CUSHION

together a Flying Geese block. pinning the fabrics with RS 2.5cm (1"), twice. Sew (Fig H1).
Follow Steps 12-14 to make the top together, sewing along the relevant 19 Place the backing fabrics RS up,

Flying Geese block, then repeat raw edge, then pressing open. then mark the button and
with the relevant fabrics to make buttonhole positions along the
the other four. Assembling the front centre of the hem, spacing them
12 Place a 6.5cm (2½") square of 16 Lay out the Cottage and Tree out equally (Fig H2).
Fabric 1 RS together at one end of blocks as per Fig G, with short 20 Mark the length of each

a 6.5cm x 11.5cm (25/8 x 45/8") piece sashing strips in between the buttonhole, then sew in place, or
of Fabric 16, aligning the raw blocks and at both ends. Sew and add by hand using a tight blanket
edges. Mark a diagonal line on press open as per Step 15. Repeat stitch (Fig H3).
Fabric 1 and sew. to add the long sashing strips to 21 Pin the two cushion back pieces

13 Trim off any excess fabric, the top and bottom of the to the finished patchwork front,
leaving a 0.5cm (¼") seam patchwork, then press. with WS together, and aligning the
allowance, and press open. 17 Place the lining fabric RS down, raw edges. The hems should
14 Add a second 6.5cm (2½") then layer the wadding on top, overlap slightly (Fig I2), allowing the
square of Fabric 1 to the opposite and the patchwork RS up. Align all buttons to sit in the buttonholes.
end and repeat Steps 12-13. Once raw edges, then quilt as desired.
sewn and pressed, this square will Binding
overlap the one already sewn. Assembling the back 22 Lay out the binding strips in a

15 Repeat to create all five Flying 18 Create a hem on both pieces of repeating order, then place the first
Geese blocks, then piece the Tree backing fabric by folding one short two strips with RS together. Sew at
block together as per Fig E, edge to the wrong side (WS) by one short end using a straight

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Fig I1 Fig J1

Stop 0.5cm
(¼") from
the end

Fig J2

Fold up to
create a
Fig I2 45o angle

Fig J3

Fold down
and stitch
from edge
to 0.5cm
(¼") from
next corner

seam, then press the seam open. the next corner (Fig J3). Repeat at excess fabric and press the seam
Repeat to join the remaining strips, all corners, leaving roughly 15cm open. Refold the binding, and
creating one continuous length. (6") of unsewn binding at the end. finish sewing it to the cushion front.
23 Press the binding strip in half 26 To join the ends of the binding, 27 Place the cushion RS up, then

along the length with WS together. open up the beginning and end of use a medium-hot iron to press the
24 To sew the binding to the the binding tails, lay them flat, then binding to the RS around all four
cushion, pin one raw edge of the fold the ends back so the two ends sides. Next, fold the binding over
folded binding to the raw edge of touch. Mark folds by creasing – this to the back of the cushion and pin
the cushion front, making sure not is where the seam needs to be. in place. Use matching sewing
to start at a corner. Using a 0.5cm Open out the binding and sew the thread and small stitches, slipstitch
(¼") seam, sew the binding in place pieces together at the creases the binding in place all around,
along the edge, starting at least using a straight seam. Trim off any creating neat mitres at each
15cm (6") away from the end of
binding. Sew to within 0.5cm (¼") Sewing By Heart
of a corner, then stop (Fig J1). This Tilda project is taken from Sewing by
25 Take the cushion off the machine
Heart by Tone Finnanger (£16.99), published
and fold the binding upwards at a by SewandSo. Inside, you’ll find more than 20
45o angle (Fig J2). Hold this in pretty sewing, patchwork, quilting and appliqué
place, then fold the binding back projects, all made using beautifully designed
down and pin. Begin sewing the fabrics from the latest Tilda collections.
0.5cm (¼") seam again, from the www.sewandso.co.uk
top of fold, to within 0.5cm (¼") of

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ON THE GRID
Get organised with Hester van Overbeek’s
copper memo board and geo pegs
 01 03 04

08 09 11

HOW TO MAKE… A WIRE WALL GRID AND PEGS

MATERIALS For the pegs Move over Insta, there’s a new Sand the rough edges smooth
For the frame Q Small wooden pegs grid in town. Part notice board, with the sandpaper.
Q Stripwood, 1.5 x 2.5 x Q Polymer clay in white part mini gallery wall, these 02 Align the mitre corners to create

180cm (5/8 x 1 x 707/8") and soft pink (we copper display pieces are all over a rectangle frame, then glue
Q Saw used Fimo) the high street right now. all four pieces of wood at each
Q Mitre box Q Rolling pin With a few basic DIY skills (staple corner. Leave to dry, then screw the
Q Sandpaper Q Copper acrylic paint gun at the ready), you can easily wooden frame together to secure.
Q Wood glue (we used Daler Rowney) create your own take on the trend, 03 Apply a coat of mint green

Q Small screws Q Mint green paint complete with a mint wooden paint, then leave to dry. Apply a
Q Screwdriver Q Masking tape frame and painted geometric pegs. second coat if needed.
Q Mint green paint Q Marker pen Use it to brighten up your space 04 Unroll the copper wire and

(we used Valspar in Q Hot glue gun for the new year, keep to-do lists staple one end in place along one
Young Cactus) in plain sight and to show off your long edge at the back of the frame,
Q Copper wire, 10m treasured prints and keepsakes. 3cm (1¼") down from the top
(11yd), 0.2cm (1/16") thick edge, leaving a 1cm (3/8") end loose.
Q Wire cutters For the frame 05 Bend the loose wire end back

Q Staple gun 01 Cut two 50cm (19¾") pieces of on itself and secure with a staple.
Q Small hammer stripwood and two 40cm (15¾") 06 Take the wire over to the other

pieces of stripwood. Using the saw side, keeping it parallel, and

and mitre box, cut mitre corners making sure it’s as straight and
at the end of each piece of wood. tight as can be. Staple it in place.

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05 06 07

11 12 13

07 Bend the wire down at a 45o it went under previously, and vice diamond shapes from it, around
angle and staple in place, 5cm (2") versa. Repeat this process until the the same size as the pegs. Bake the
below the previous staple. frame is filled, then bend the end polymer clay shapes in the oven as
08 Repeat Steps 6-7 until you reach of the wire back on itself, staple in per the manufacturer’s instructions,
the bottom of the frame. Bend the place and trim. then leave to cool.
wire and staple the end piece in 12 Use the mint and copper paints

place as per Step 5. For the pegs and the marker pen to decorate the
09 To finish the grid, attach a new 11 Take a piece of polymer clay and shapes as desired, referring to the
piece of wire to the top left corner knead until mouldable. Roll the main image as a guide.
of the frame, as per Steps 4 and 5. clay out to 1cm (3/8") thick and use a 13 Attach a peg to the back of

Take the wire down to the bottom, knife to cut triangle, hexagon and each shape using the hot glue gun.
PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPH: JAMES GARDINER

weaving the copper wire through

the horizontal grid wires, going Hester van Overbeek
alternatively under and over. Staple Hester is a craft author who lives on the south
in place at the bottom. coast with her boyfriend and their little dog
10 Bend the wire to the right at
Kermit. She’s interested in upcycling, so her
a 45o angle and staple 4cm (15/8") makes are frugal and simple to put together.
down from the previous staple. Hester also shares DIY videos online, and her
Weave the wire back to the top book Made with SalvagedWood is out now.
as before, but this time thread the www.hestershandmadehome.com
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 Bakers
gonna bake
Go kitsch this Christmas with Anna Alicia’s
pinny and tea towel set
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09 10 12

HOW TO MAKE… AN APRON AND TEA TOWEL SET

MATERIALS For foodie folks, December the chalk line, then mark on an corner of the apron, and working
Q 75cm (29½") patterned means plundering the spice rack, additional 1.5cm (5/8") seam along one side, pin the opened-out
fabric (we used Michael digging out the Christmas cookie allowance around the side and edge of the binding to the apron,
Miller Fabrics Llama cutters and generally indulging bottom edges. Cut out the apron with RS together, and positioning
Navidad in Red) in extra time in the kitchen. We along the outer chalk marks. the crease in the binding 2cm (¾")
Q 50cm (19¾") plain fabric think this calls for suitably jolly 03 Sew the pinned chalk outline, in from the raw edge of the fabric.
Q White cotton tea towel accessories, and a llama apron and leaving the top straight edge of Continue working around the
Q Matching sewing thread tea towel set definitely fit the bill. the apron open, and removing the outside of the apron, finishing at the
Q Bias binding, 2m (2yd), The playful print, pom pom trim pins as you go along. Snip small opposite top corner.
2.5cm (1") wide and contemporary flashes of mint triangles along the length of the 06 Sew along the crease in the

Q Pom pom trim with add modern retro vibes that make seam allowance, as shown, to help binding, removing the pins as you
1cm (3/8") pom poms this easy-sew set fun to create. Use keep the curves smooth. Turn the go, then fold the binding back on
Q Tailor’s chalk them to add a festive feel to your apron RS out and press neatly. itself. Press in place.
kitchen, or give as a gift – if you can 04 Measure and mark four 10cm (4") 07 Turn the apron over and fold the

bear to part with them. intervals along the top straight edge overlapping binding down to cover
of the apron. At each marked point, the raw edge of the apron. Pin in
For the apron fold the fabric to form a pleat place, then sew using small, neat
01 Fold the patterned fabric in half roughly 1.5cm (5/8") wide, then pin stitches, being careful not to sew
along the width with right sides the pleats flat with the fold pointing through to the front of the apron.
(RS) together, making sure the print towards the centre of the apron. 08 To make the apron ties, mark out

runs horizontally across it. Sew along the top of the apron, two 90 x 90cm (35½ x 35½") strips
02 Using the template on page 98, 1cm (3/8") down from the raw edge, on the plain fabric, then cut out
mark out the apron front with tailor’s to secure the pleats in place. using a 1.5cm (5/8") seam allowance.
chalk, again, making sure the print 05 Unfold one of the long edges of Place the two pieces with RS
runs horizontally across. Pin along the bias binding. Starting at one top together, then sew along one short

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13 14 15

edge, 1.5cm (5/8") in from the end. apron fabric, and the central crease 14 Turn the fabric RS out and press,

Open out into one long strip. at the top. Sew along the side and then fold the long raw edges to the
09 Fold all four raw edges to the bottom edges of the rectangle, WS by 1cm (3/8") and press in place.
wrong side (WS) by 1.5cm (5/8") and 0.5cm (¼") in from the edge. Slip one short end of the tea towel
press in place. Fold the strip in half into the rectangle and pin in place.
along the length with WS together For the tea towel trim Sew along the open long edge of
and press again. 13 Measure the width of the tea the fabric, roughly 0.5cm (¼") down
10 Pin and sew along the open long towel. Fold the patterned fabric in from the top, to secure it in place.
edge, 0.5cm (¼") in. Fold the strip half with RS together, then mark out 15 Cut a length of pom pom trim

in half along the length to find the a rectangle the same width, and slightly wider than the tea towel.
centre, pin it to the centre point of 12cm (4¾") long. Pin along the Sew in place along the bottom
the top of the apron, aligning the chalk lines, then cut out using a edge of the fabric rectangle, as
top edges, and sew in place. 1cm (3/8") seam allowance. Sew the shown, folding either end of the
11 Measure the top straight edge short edges and bottom long edge, pom pom trim over twice and
of the apron, then draw a rectangle leaving the top edge open. securing in place with a few stitches.
the same length, and 10cm (4")
wide. Cut out using a 1.5cm (5/8") Anna Alicia
seam allowance. Fold all four raw Anna is the designer-maker behind ethical
edges to the WS along the seam label A Alicia, and is also an author. Her
allowance and press, then fold in book, Make It Your Own, features 25
half along the length with WS accessible craft projects for the home, with a
together and press again. focus on how to develop your own style and
12 Pin the rectangle across the top
ideas, and put your stamp on each make.
of the apron, with the WS of the www.aalicia.bigcartel.com
strip sitting against the RS of the

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Smashing it!
Take your party décor up a gear this year with
Kate Jenkins’ sparkly diamond piñata
 01 02 03

07 08 09

HOW TO MAKE… A DIAMOND PIÑATA

MATERIALS If party planning is your thing knot on the inside. As this is a weak
Q Four sheets of (Pinterest is such an enabler), point, it’s advisable to reinforce this
coloured tissue paper then let us introduce you to our area with an extra layer of cardboard
in different shades current obsession – piñatas. Get on the inside too. Thread and fasten
Q Six sheets of cutting and sticking to make this the ribbon through both layers.
metallic paper glitzy gemstone design festooned 03 Using sticky tape, start by sticking

Q Corrugated cardboard with bright tassels, and your NYE the shorter edge of the trapezoid to
Q Ribbon, 90cm (35½") shindig will go with an actual bang. the edge of the hexagon. Stick the
Q Sticky tape Not only is it an amazing metallic shortest edge of the triangle to the
Q Craft knife decoration, your guests will have longest edge of the trapezoid.
Q Cutting mat fun discovering what’s inside. Repeat this process with the
Q Sweets or other filling Sweets? Party favours? Confetti? remaining shapes. This should now
Q Glue There’s only one way to find out... look like a flat flower, as shown.
04 Join all the edges together and

Piñata add the filling before sealing the

01 Using the templates on page 98, final edges into a diamond shape.
cut one hexagon shape, six 05 Add a small loop of ribbon to

trapezoids and six triangles from the bottom point of the diamond
the corrugated cardboard. shape. This will be for attaching the
02 To make the hanging loop, cut tassel tail to the finished piñata.
two small slits in the middle of the 06 Cut the metallic sheets into 3cm

cardboard hexagon and thread a (1¼") wide strips. Snip evenly along
20cm (77/8") length of ribbon one edge of each strip to create a
through, securing the ends with a fringe effect, as shown.

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04 05 06

10 11 12

07 Starting at the bottom of the stopping approximately 8cm (31/8") loop to thread the ribbon through.
diamond and moving up, stick the away from the folded edge. Repeat Steps 8-11 to make five
fringing down in rows overlapping 10 Open up the tissue paper and lay tassels, using different colours of
by 1.5cm (5/8"), so that only the it flat. Fold in half along the length, tissue paper. To create a longer or
fringe is visible. Keep adding glue and keep folding until the middle is bushier tail, make more tassels.
and rows of fringing until the whole approximately 1cm (3/8") wide. You 12 Thread a 70cm (275/8") length of

side is covered. Trim off any excess should now have tassels at both ribbon through each tassel loop
fringing for a neat finish, then repeat ends and a small section of uncut twice. For a longer tail, use a longer
this process to cover the remaining tissue in the middle. length of ribbon. Adjust the tassels
five sides of the diamond shape 11 Fold this piece in half so both so they sit at even intervals along
with fringing. Leave to dry. tassels are together, and the middle the ribbon, then tie a knot around
is now a U shape, as shown. Use the tassel at the end to fasten. Tie
Tassels sticky tape around the top of the the top end of the ribbon to the
08 Fold a sheet of tissue paper in tassel section to secure, leaving a loop at the bottom of the piñata.
half along the length and cut down
the fold, making two long thin Kate Jenkins
rectangle shapes. Put one of the Kate runs Pinyatay, making piñatas from her
rectangles to one side and fold the home in Hampshire. She started creating
other rectangle in half again, this piñatas and decorations after being inspired
time along the width. by her children’s love of party planning and
09 Lay the folded tissue paper flat
their wild imaginations, and loves a challenge,
on the cutting mat and cut 1cm (3/8") often creating custom work for her clients.
wide strips from the open short www.pinyatay.com
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Toast y knits
Treat your toes to a pair of super-soft
mohair cable socks by Sarah Dennis

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HOW TO MAKE… CABLE KNIT SOCKS

MATERIALS ABBREVIATIONS (UK) Chilly mornings are a whole lot

Q Wool and the Gang st(s) stitch(es) repeated, if knitting in sweeter with a big mug of tea
Take Care Mohair, 78% k knit the round knit all rounds) and a pair of super-cosy socks to
kid mohair/13% wool/9% p purl cn cable needle pad about in – simple pleasures.
polyamide, 100m/109yd rep repeat C4B slip next 2 sts onto cn These oversized slouchy
per 50g ball, five balls in m1 make 1 stitch by and hold at back of work, beauties, with their impressive
Bubblegum Pink picking up the loop k2, then k2 from cn cable texture, are just what you
Q Set of four 4mm (UK 8, between stitches and C4L slip next 3 sts onto cn need to keep warm this winter.
US 6) double-pointed knitting into the back of it and hold at front of work, Knitted with a luxurious mohair yarn
knitting needles skpo slip 1, knit 1, pass p1, then k3 from cn that looks like candy floss, and feels
Q Cable needle slipped stitch over C4R slip next st onto cn just as soft, prepare for your feet
Q Stitch markers knitted stitch and hold at back of work, to be seriously spoilt. And for your
Q Stitch holder DPN(s) double pointed k3, then p1 from cn Instagram feed to be filled with
Q Tapestry needle needle(s) C6B slip next 3 sts onto cn gratuitous sock shots.
k2tog knit 2 sts together and hold at back of work,
TENSION k3tog knit 3 sts together k3, then k3 from cn Sock (make 2)
Approx. 24 sts and 24 rows p2tog purl 2 sts together T4L slip next 3 sts onto cn Cast on 64 sts and distribute the
over pattern using 4mm tbl through back loops and hold at front of work, sts over three of the DPNs so there
needles measures sl1 slip one st from left p1, then k3 from cn are 16 sts on the first two needles,
10 x 10cm (4 x 4"). needle to right needle T4R slip next st onto cn and 32 sts on the third needle. Use
1 pattern repeat of 20 without knitting it and hold at back of work, a stitch marker to show the start of
stitches and 24 rows st st stocking st (if knitting k3, then p1 from cn each round.
measures approx. 8 x 10cm on straight needles – knit
(31/8 x 4"). one row, purl one row FINISHED SIZE Cuff
To fit ladies size 5-6, but Round 1 *k2, p2; rep from * to end
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yarn at Wool and the Gang using Next round *k2, p2, m1; rep from *
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until 4th January 2017.
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Round 1 *C4B, p4, C4R, C4L, p4;

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rep from * to end of round p3; rep from * to end of round Next row sl1, k8, skpo, k1, turn
Round 2 *k4, p4, k8, p4; rep from * Round 20 as 2nd round Next row sl1, p9, p2tog, p1, turn
to end of round Round 21 *k4, p4, T4L, T4R, p4; rep Next row sl1, k10, skpo, k1, turn
Round 3 *k4, p3, C4R, k2, C4L, p3; from * to end of round Next row sl1, p11, p2tog, p1, turn
rep from * to end of round Round 22 *k4, p5, k6, p5; rep from Next row sl1, k12, skpo, k1, turn
Round 4 *k4, p3, k10, p3; rep from * to end of round Next row sl1, p13, p2tog, p1, turn
* to end of round Round 23 *k4, p5, C6B, p5; rep Next row sl1, k14, skpo, k1, turn
Round 5 *k4, p2, T4R, k4, T4L, p2; from * to end of round Next row sl1, p15, p2tog, p1, turn
rep from * to end of round Round 24 *k4, p5, k6, p5; rep from Next row sl1, k16, skpo, k1, turn
Round 6 *k4, p2, k3, p1, k4, p1, k3, * to end of round Next row sl1, p17, p2tog, p1, turn
p2; rep from * to end of round Last 24 rounds set pattern. Next row sl1, k18, skpo, turn
Round 7 *C4B, p1, T4R, p1, C4B, p1, Repeat last 24 rounds twice more. Next row sl1, p18, p2tog, turn
T4L, p1; rep from * to end of round At this point, the leg should [20 sts]
Round 8 *k4, p1, k3, p2, k4, p2, k3, measure approximately 32cm
p1; rep from * to end of round (125/8") from the cast on edge. Instep
Round 9 *k4, T4R, p2, k4, p2, T4L; K20, pick up and k 11 sts along
rep from * to end of round Prepare heel side of heel, using a 2nd DPN work
Round 10 *k7, p3, k4, p3, k3; rep Next row k1, k2tog, k7, k2tog, across 40 sts on spare needle as
from * to end of round skpo, k7, k2tog, k7, k2tog, turn follows: (C4L, p4, C4B, p4, C4R)
Round 11 *k7, p3, C4B, p3, k3; rep Next row p33, p2tog tbl, turn twice, using a 3rd DPN pick up and
from * to end of round [34 sts] knit 11 sts along side of heel, k10
Round 12 as 10th round Slip next 34 sts onto 1 DPN. Work [82 sts]
Round 13 *C4B, T4L, p2, k4, p2, heel in rows from this point. Leave
T4R; rep from * to end of round remaining 40 sts on a stitch holder. You will now have 21 sts on the
Round 14 as 8th round Row 1 *sl1, k1; rep from * to end first needle, 40 sts on the second
Round 15 *k4, p1, T4L, p1, C4B, p1, of row needle and 21 sts on the third
T4R, p1; rep from * to end of round Row 2 sl1, purl to end needle, and you will work in
Round 16 as 6th round Repeat last 2 rows 7 times more. rounds on 4 DPNs from this point,
Round 17 *k4, p2, T4L, k4, T4R, p2; beginning at centre back of heel.
rep from * to end of round Turn heel The cable pattern will now only be
Round 18 as 4th round Next row sl1, k19, skpo, k1, turn worked across the 40 sts across the
Round 19 *C4B, p3, T4L, k2, T4R, Next row sl1, p7, p2tog, p1, turn foot (the sole being worked in st st).

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HOW TO MAKE… CABLE KNIT SOCKS

Shape gusset sock, continue until sock is 4cm Graft toe

Round 2 k18, k2tog, k1, (k4, p4) (15/8") shorter than desired finished You should now have two parallel
twice, k8, (p4, k4) twice, k1, skpo, length, ending with an even round. needles, each holding 12 sts. Break
k18 [80 sts] yarn, leaving a long length, and
Round 3 k17, k2tog, k1, (k1, C4L, p3, Prepare toe hold the work so the two needles
k4, p3, C4R, k1) twice, k1, skpo, k17 Next row k15, k3tog, k1, k2tog, k1, are parallel and the long length of
[78 sts] k3tog, k3, skpo, k2tog, k3, k3tog, yarn is hanging from the back sts at
Round 4 k16, k2tog, k1, (k5, p3, k4, k1, k2tog, k1, k3tog, k15 [48 sts] the right. Thread the yarn through a
p3, k5) twice, k1, skpo, k16 [76 sts] Slip 2 sts from second needle onto tapestry needle.
Round 5 k15, k2tog, k1, (k2, T4L, p2, first needle, and slip 2 sts from Graft toes together as follows:
k4, p2, T4R, k2) twice, k1, skpo, k15 second needle onto third needle. Put sewing needle purlwise into
[74 sts] You should now have 12 sts on first 1st st on front needle and pull
Round 6 k14, k2tog, k1, (k2, p1, needle, 24 sts on second needle yarn through. Put sewing needle
k3, p2, k4, p2, k3, p1, k2) twice, k1, and 12 sts on third needle. knitwise into 1st st on back needle
skpo, k14 [72 sts] and pull yarn through.
Round 7 k13, k2tog, k3, p1, T4L, Shape toe Next, put sewing needle knitwise
p1, C4B, p1, T4R, p1, C4B, p1, T4L, Round 1 (k9, k2tog, k2, skpo, k9) into 1st st on front needle, pull yarn
p1, C4B, p1, T4R, p1, k3, skpo, k13 twice [44 sts] through and slip st off needle.
[70 sts] Round 2 k Put sewing needle purlwise into
Round 8 k12, k2tog, k1, (k2, p2, k3, Round 3 (k8, k2tog, k2, skpo, k8) next st on front needle and pull
p1, k4, p1, k3, p2, k2) twice, k1, skpo, twice [40 sts] yarn through.
k12 [68 sts] Round 4 k Put sewing needle purlwise into 1st
Round 9 k11, k2tog, k1, (k2, p2, T4L, Round 5 (k7, k2tog, k2, skpo, k7) st on back needle, pull yarn through
k4, T4R, p2, k2) twice, k1, skpo, k11 twice [36 sts] and slip st off needle.
[66 sts] Round 6 k Put sewing needle knitwise into
Round 10 k10, k2tog, k1, (k2, p3, Round 7 (k6, k2tog, k2, skpo, k6) next st on back needle and pull
k10, p3, k2) twice, k1, skpo, k10 twice [32 sts] yarn through.
[64 sts] Round 8 k Repeat Steps 1 to 4 until all sts have
Round 11 k9, k2tog, k3, p3, k10, Round 9 (k5, k2tog, k2, skpo, k5) been grafted. Take up any slack in
p3, C4B, p3, k10, p3, k3, skpo, k9 twice [28 sts] the graft by pulling the yarn gently.
[62 sts] Round 10 k Fasten off.
Round 12 k8, k2tog, k1, (k2, p3, k10, Round 11 (k4, k2tog, k2, skpo, k4)
p3, k2) twice, k1, skpo, k8 [60 sts] twice [24 sts] Finishing
Next round Using the same Using a yarn needle, weave in any
Foot needle, k6 loose ends on both socks.
Starting with Round 13 as set with
pattern for leg and foot, continue Sarah Dennis
without shaping, working 20 sts Sarah lives in Cornwall and works as a knitting
of sole in st st and 40 sts of cable and crochet designer. Her designs are influenced
panel, for 24 more rounds (you will by the Cornish coast and she can often be found
finish with Round 12 of pattern). At knitting on a clifftop – weather permitting. Visit
this point the sole should measure her Etsy store for more of her tactile designs.
approximately 20cm (77/8") from www.cornishknittingco.etsy.com
back of heel. If you want a longer

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little one
Give a tiny arrival a warm welcome with
Hannah Cross’ bright crochet stripes
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HOW TO MAKE… A BABY BLANKET

MATERIALS New babies are one of the already on your hook when starting
Q Paintbox Yarns Aran, dc double crochet loveliest excuses to get creative, the new row.
100% cotton, 85m/93yd htr half treble and this blanket is a fab way to
per 50g ball, six balls in dtr double treble say hello to a little one. Blanket
Champagne White (603) yrh yarn round hook We love this project’s bold Foundation ch using Yarn A, ch102
(Yarn A), two balls each RS right side stripes, not to mention the fact it’s Row 1 (RS) 1htr in 4th ch from hook
in Midnight Blue (638) rep repeat easy to make, with a simple linen (3ch missed counts as 1htr, 1ch),
(Yarn B) and Mustard BLO work stitch through stitch used throughout. And who *ch1, miss 1 st, 1htr in next st; rep
Yellow (624) (Yarn C) and back loop only could resist that baby-friendly pom from * to end of row, turn [101 sts]
one ball in Lipstick Pink FLO work stitch through pom edging? Follow our colour Row 2 ch1, 1htr in 1st st, 1htr over
(652) (Yarn D) front loop only combination, or switch up the the 1ch-sp and into the ch below in
Q 5.5mm (UK 5, US I/9) 6dtr-cl 6 double treble shades to match your décor. the foundation chain, *ch1, miss 1
crochet hook cluster – (yrh twice, insert st, 1htr over the 1ch-sp and into the
Q Yarn needle hook in st indicated, yrh, Instructions foundation chain; rep from * to last
pull up loop, yrh, draw This pattern uses a modified linen st, 1htr in last st, turn
TENSION through 2 loops, yrh, draw stitch, where the htr is worked over Row 3 ch1, 1htr in 1st st, *ch1, miss
Approx. 13 sts and 12 rows through 2 loops) 6 times, the ch-sp in the row below and 1 st, 1htr over the 1ch-sp and into
in linen stitch pattern to inserting hook in same st into either the FLO or BLO of the st in BLO of the st 2 rows below; rep
measure 10cm (4") each time, yrh, draw on the row below that (i.e. 2 rows from * to last 2 sts, ch1, miss 1 st,
through 7 loops on hook below). Ch1 at the beginning of a 1htr in last st, turn
ABBREVIATIONS row does not count as a st. Row 4 ch1, 1htr in 1st st, 1htr over
st(s) stitch(es) FINISHED SIZE When changing colour, do so the 1ch-sp and into FLO of the st
ch chain Approx. 80 x 105cm on the last step of the st of the 2 rows below, *ch1, miss 1 st, 1htr
ss slip stitch (31½ x 413/8") previous row so the new colour is over the 1ch-sp and into the FLO of

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 the st 2 rows below; rep from * to same colour to top right of blanket
last st, 1htr in last st, turn Row 119 Repeat Row 3 Rows 1-3 ch1, 1dc in each st
Rows 3 and 4 form the pattern Row 120 ch1, 1htr in 1st st, *1htr across, turn
Repeat Rows 3 and 4 in the over the 1ch-sp and into FLO of the Row 4 ch1, ss in 1st st, *ss in next
following colour sequence, st 2 rows below, 1htr in next st; rep st, (ch4, 6dtr-cl, ch4, ss) in next st,
remembering to change colour from * to end of row, break yarn ss in each of next 6 sts; rep from *
on the last step of the st of the and fasten off to last 2 sts, (ch4, 6dtr-cl, ch4, ss) in
previous row: next st, ss in last st
Rows 5-12 Yarn A Edging Break yarn and fasten off
Rows 13-16 Yarn B Work the edging in Yarn D as Repeat along the second short
Rows 17-28 Yarn A follows to either short end of the edge of blanket, then weave in any
Rows 29-32 Yarn B blanket. With RS facing, attach yarn loose ends to finish.
Rows 33-44 Yarn A
Rows 45-48 Yarn B
Hannah Cross
Rows 49-60 Yarn A
Hannah describes herself as designer,
Rows 61-64 Yarn B
writer, maker, photographer and chief
Rows 65-76 Yarn A
tea maker at HanJan Crochet. With
Rows 77-80 Yarn B
a daytime (and night time) job as a
Rows 81-88 Yarn C
midwife, and a new mum herself, she
Rows 89-96 Yarn A
squeezes crochet into every last spare
Rows 97-104 Yarn C
moment she can.
Rows 105-112 Yarn A
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04 06 07

HOW TO MAKE… A CLAY FEATHER HANGING

MATERIALS Modelled on pheasant and jay feather, following the curve, and apply a second coat, then put it to
Q White air-drying clay feathers, each intricately detailed finishing it at the point. Use the one side to dry thoroughly.
(we used Hobbycraft piece within this decorative craft knife to mark the horizontal 06 Use wire cutters to trim away

British Airdrying Clay) hanging is a work of art in itself. barbs, cutting them a couple of any excess clay from the feathers
Q Acrylic paint in The gold-edged plumes make millimetres deep, and curving the for a neat finish. Use a fine-tipped
white and gold it ideal for the festive season, shape to echo that of real feather paintbrush to paint the outer
Q Small branch, approx. but also subtle enough to leave barbs. Cut away some of the edges of each feather in gold,
40-50cm (15¾-19¾") displayed all year round. You could barbs for an imperfect finish. experimenting with the thickness of
Q White or clear plastic- even make a few extra shapes at 04 Use the point of the knitting the borders for different effects.
coated thread (we used the same time, then hang them needle to make a small hole for 07 Cut lengths of thread to hang

white Beadalon 0.2mm from your Christmas tree as hanging, 1cm (3/8") down from the the feathers, tying them through
bead thread) individual ornaments. top. Lay the feather out to dry the hole at the top of the feather
Q Twine, 70cm (27 5/8") along the length of a rolling pin and then around the branch. Space
Q Fine-tipped and 01 Using the templates on page covered in baking paper, to achieve the hanging feathers evenly along
medium-tipped 98, cut out 12 feather shapes a curved shape. Repeat Step 3 for the branch, around 5cm (2") apart,
paintbrushes from paper. Place a piece of white the rest of the feathers, making and hang at different lengths in
Q Baking paper clay onto a large square of baking them in batches if you only have two loose V shapes.
Q Clingfilm paper and use the sugarcraft roller one rolling pin to dry them on. 08 Wrap one end of the twine

Q Craft knife to roll it 0.5cm (¼") thick. 05 While the feathers are drying, around one end of the branch, tie it
Q Wire cutters 02 Position the feather templates apply a thin layer of white paint to securely, then repeat on the other
Q Small plastic onto the clay and gently press the wooden branch. Leave it to dry, end of the branch to finish.
sugarcraft roller them into the surface using your
Q Rolling pin fingertips. Use a craft knife to Emma Mitchell
Q Knitting needle carefully cut around the feathers. Emma lives in a tiny village on the edge
Remove the waste clay, reforming of the Fens and records her daily nature
it into a ball for your next project. finds on Instagram @silverpebble2. As well
Wrap all of the feathers, apart from as being a designer-maker, she’s also the
one, in cling film and set aside to author of MakingWinter, a creative guide for
prevent them from drying out. the winter months, full of crafts and recipes.
03 Use the knitting needle to draw
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Get your colour fix with this tapestry crochet
cowl by Alessandra Hayden
 Changing colour

HOW TO MAKE… A CROCHET COWL

MATERIALS For winter walks and last-minute

Q Malabrigo Twist, swatch for a project beg beginning Christmas shopping dashes,
100% baby merino, worked in the round, prev previous you’ve got to have a statement
137m/150yd per 100g simply make a swatch BLO work stitch through cowl to bundle up in. We’re loving
skein; one skein each in working in rows, cutting the back loop only the Aztec-style pattern on this
Zinc (613) (Yarn A), your yarn at the end of crochet version, and the fact it’s
Damask (130) (Yarn B), each row and starting FINISHED SIZE worked in merino wool gives it
Sunset (96) (Yarn C), Azul again at the beginning 131cm (51½") extra cosy points – plus, it’s long
Profundo (150) (Yarn D), of previous row. circumference and enough to wrap around you twice.
Natural (63) (Yarn E) and Approx. 14sts and 12 16.5cm (6½") high The bold geometric shapes are
Olive (56) (Yarn F) rounds (rows) in double created using tapestry crochet
Q 5mm (UK 6, US H/8) crochet worked in BLO colourwork. If you’ve never tried
crochet hook to measure to 10cm this technique before, make sure
Q Stitch marker (4") square. to read the instructions below
Q Yarn needle thoroughly before starting.
ABBREVIATIONS
TENSION st(s) stitch(es) Instructions
Tension in tapestry ch chain Tapestry crochet is a method which
crochet will be different ss slip stitch uses two or more colours in a
than with regular crochet, dc double crochet pattern to create a multi-coloured
so it’s important to test RS right side fabric, much like Fair Isle in knitting.
your tension before you WS wrong side It’s normally used with dc, as in this
start. To create a tension rep repeat design. When working tapestry

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 CH RT K Y
19 Yarn A, dc BLO

17 Yarn B, dc BLO

15 Yarn C, dc BLO

13 Yarn D, dc BLO

11 Yarn E, dc BLO

9 Yarn F, dc BLO

7
Pattern repeat

1
12-st repeat

crochet, you’ll be using two or change to a new colour of stitch on join to form a ring, being careful
more colours of yarn on each row, the last step of the previous stitch. not to twist the ch
and will need to ‘carry’ the yarn not If the next round requires different Round 1 working in the back loop
in use at any one time. This can be colours, then break one or both of the ch, work Row 1 of chart,
done by leaving the unused yarn yarns as needed and join the new working 12 st pattern repeat 15
at the back of the work, or, for a colours for the next round. times around, continue working in
neater finish, by encasing the yarn The cowl is worked in continuous a spiral [180 dc]
as you work by working over the rounds. Use a stitch marker to mark Rounds 2-19 work Rows 2-19 of
unused thread. With this project, the end of each round and move it chart in dc in BLO; on the last st of
you need to encase the yarn, as up as you work. The cowl is worked Round 19 ss to join the cowl neatly
the back of the work will be seen, in dc through the back loop only. and fasten off
and leaving the yarn floating at the
back will look untidy. Cowl Finishing
The chart above shows the colour Using Yarn A, ch180, ss in 1st ch to Weave in any loose ends.
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YOUR FREE GIFT

BY AMANDA BRYDE PAGE 7

03 04 05

06 07 08

01 Loosen the screw and the hoop or sew through a few using the outline as a guide. opposite side. Do this for each of
separate the rings of the existing stitches to secure. Using the same thread shade, the leaves. To finish the leaves,
embroidery hoop. Place the 03 Start by embroidering the and the image as a guide, add a single long straight stitch
inner hoop on a flat surface and pink flowers – you’ll find a add French knots to the dots up the centre of each one.
lie the fabric on top, positioning stitch guide for all techniques around the main design. 07 Using green thread and

the printed pattern centrally. on page 103. Use coral thread 05 Add the orange flowers using backstitch, add on the stems of
Gently place the outer hoop over and satin stitch for the centre satin stitch and orange thread, the green branches. Once these
the top of the fabric and tighten of the flowers, then pink thread starting at the outside of the have been completed, fill in the
the screw. Be sure to pull the and satin stitch for the outside. orange flower, and stitching in leaves on each branch using the
fabric taut as you tighten it. Finish the flowers with three towards the centre. Next, add same thread and satin stitch.
02 Use three strands of straight stitches in pink thread at the purple flowers using satin 08 Using blue thread and

embroidery thread throughout, the centre of each one. stitch and purple thread. backstitch, add on the stems of
unless stated otherwise. For 04 Next, fill in the centre of the 06 Now the main flowers have the blue branches. Use longer
each section, start by knotting purple and orange flowers with been finished, move onto the backstitches than those on
the thread at one end to stop French knots. Using yellow leaves. Using teal thread and the green branches to create
it pulling through the fabric. thread, work a line of French satin stitch, start at the highest a different texture. Use blue
Continue with the stitches. At knots along the outline of the point of the leaf, in the centre, thread and French knots to add
the end of the thread, or the flower centres first, wrapping the and stitch down. Continue detail at the end of each branch,
completed section, either knot thread twice around the needle. satin stitching either to the left wrapping the thread around the
off the end on the reverse of Fill in the space at the centre, or to the right, then finish the needle twice as before.

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FEATHER HANGING
BY EMMA MITCHELL
PAGE 89

Cut 1
Cut 5
Cut 4
Cut 2

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LLAMA APRON
BY ANNA ALICIA
PAGE 62

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Apron
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DIAMOND PIÑATA
BY KATE JENKINS
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Hexagon
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Slits for hanging loop

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01 02
02 01 03

03 04 02
01

01

SATIN STITCH
When you want to fill an area with
a smooth finish, this stitch is the ideal
choice. It’s best worked in small areas, 02
because if the stitches are too long,
BACKSTITCH they may snag.
This stitch is ideal for outlines, and it’s the Come up at point 1, then go down
one you’ll find you use the most. at point 2. Come up at point 3, then go
Come up from the back at point 1, then down at point 4. Repeat. Always work
go down at point 2. Come up at point 3, the stitches across the area you’re filling, FRENCH KNOT
then go back to point 1 and bring the coming up on the opposite side where This is a stitch that everyone should learn,
needle through to the back. your needle went down. because it’s so useful. The secret is to
hold the working thread taut while you
pull it through.
Come up at point 1, then wrap
the thread around the needle twice.
02 Holding the working thread with your
non-dominant hand, bring the needle
01
04 02 down at point 2 (close to point 1, but
not the same hole) and pull slowly until
01 03 the knot is formed.

STRAIGHT STITCH
The simplest of stitches, straight stitch
can be grouped together or used alone.
Come up at point 1, then go down at
point 2. Repeat.
CROSS STITCH
The cross stitch can be used in any kind
of embroidery, and can even be rotated
to make a ‘t’. Come up at point 1, then go
down at point 2. Come up at point 3, FIND
then go down at point 4, crossing the first THE FULL
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Visit Fuz’s website at www.clothandcandy.co.uk to discover
series. OK, you got me – it’s
more of her favourite prints and see what’s new in the shop.
mostly Peppa Pig with the toddler.
And, keep updated via her Instagram @clothandcandy.
Drinking: Far too much iced
mocha, even in winter.
Reading: Girlboss by Sophia
Next issue: Coco & Wolf on their love for Liberty fabric Amoruso and getting so inspired.
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