I look forward to Christmas all year, yet I can hardly believe how close it is now! If you’re like me and need last-minute holiday projects you can hook up quickly, check out our stashbusting Christmas Collection on page 14, Marianne Rawlins’ one-ball hat on page 71 or the mistletoe string on page 41. Or, if you’re looking for a cosy project to work on beside the fire, why not try Teri Hamilton’s loom-effect blanket on page 63 or Fran Morgan’s cardi on page 26? And please share your makes on Instagram tagged #sctreblemaker, or on our Facebook group Simply Crochet SCtreblemakers – we love to see them.