Festive stocking filler friends

The Ricorumi Crochet-Along makes this Christmas extra magical! Hook up nine super-cute Christmas ricorumis including a dog, reindeer, piggy and friends in their own cute Christmas socks. The great thing is once nished they can be used as lovely decorations or gifts! Find the patterns and limited edition yarn kit at www.rico-design.com

*UK only, while stocks last

PRECIOUS CREATURES

Red Panda, Fiji Banded Iguana, Humboldt Penguin – these unusual and beautiful animals join nine more in Simply Crochet’s Endangered Animals calendar for 2022.

Made with Sirdar Happy Cotton, the gures raise awareness of the many mammals, aves, amphibians, reptiles, insects and molluscs that are in danger of extinction across the world. Don’t miss your chance to hook up and highlight these special creatures – get your calendar with issue 117 on sale 2 December.

As a bonus for new subscribers* you will receive all the Sirdar Happy Cotton needed to make the 12 animals. Hooks at the ready!

CROCHET CHRISTMAS

Hook yourself a happy Christmas with this super-festive collection of makes from Simply Crochet.

Packed with new and classic patterns for gifts and decorations, plus winter accessories, it’s got all you need to start hooking for the holiday season. The 132-page magazine features projects such as cosy mittens and ponchos, festive garlands and wreaths, and also quick-to-hook gifts like an amigurumi snowman. Get yours at www.bit.ly/Your CrochetChristmas21

BERRY MERRY CROCHET

Sharna Moore, the talented designer behind Sweet Sharna, has created the Winter Berries Blanket as an easy and seasonal crochet-along to make your home extra cosy for Christmas or to give as a special gift. The Winter Berries Blanket, in Hay eld Soft Twist, features deep rich shades, stitches and textures inspired by winter berries. Crocheters of all levels can join in Sharna’s reassuring video tutorials which will give everyone the con dence to master the stitches and make a vibrant blanket. Go to www.sirdar.com or your nearest stockist of Hay eld Soft Twist for more information on how to join in.