A star crocheted in the style of a granny square which can be used to make a retro Christmas tree topper, hanging decoration or ornament, garland, coasters, place mats and table centrepiece for Christmas dinner, wall hanging, throw, doily, applique, aroma diffuser, cushions, gift tags, greetings card toppers or embellishments.

If you’re looking for an alternative to the usual baubles, tree and elf on a shelf, here is a Christmas decoration that’s a little bit different.

If you’re looking for an alternative to the usual baubles, tree and elf on a shelf, here is a Christmas decoration that’s a little bit different.

A third eye table mat with starburst-style eyelashes, perfect for laying out your tarot cards or teacups for a reading, or use as a quirky place mat for dinner or for placing jewellery on your dressing table.

A third eye, all-seeing eye, evil eye or cyclops eye applique with four variations: no eyelid, with a sewn-on pompom trim, with a plain eyelid or with a chakra rainbow eyelid.

An adult and baby white-handed (lar) gibbon. From head to toe the adult is 38cm (15 inches) tall and the baby is 13cm (5 inches) tall.

A retro Christmas wreath in the style of a granny square with cheerful pom poms. The wreath in the photo has a 30cm (12 inch) diameter and was made with worsted yarn, but this pattern can be used with a different size of wreath base and a different weight of yarn, and the instructions explain how. The wreath cover is crocheted flat and can be m...

Stars which can be crocheted in any size and used to make decorations, baubles, hanging ornaments, bunting, mobiles and more.

An easy-to-make container with a square base which can be made in any width, height or number of colours, making it a good project for beginners or for using up yarn left over from other projects.

A Christmas wreath in candy cane red-and-white stripes, decorated with knitted cake pops, lollipops, candies, pretzels, gingerbread and lebkuchen.

A square pin cushion crocheted in linen stitch which can be made in any size, yarn or number of colours, making it a good project for using up yarn left over from other projects.

Fourteen of Santa’s little helpers, arranged on a wreath to welcome visitors to your home.

Two variations of a triangle-patterned Christmas Tree Cushion: one is a textured knit-purl pattern made in a single colour suitable for beginners, the other is a four-coloured design suitable for knitters familiar with stranded knitting.

An easy-to-make container with a round base which can be made in any diameter, height or number of colours, making it a good project for beginners or for using up yarn left over from other projects. Makes a great plant pot cover, storage basket or toy box.

Four more hair-raising Hallowe’en Heads - Skull, Witch, Frankenstein’s Monster and its Bride - perfect for sweetly spooky decorations or giving to children as treats instead of candy.

Four horrific Hallowe’en Heads - Zombie, Mummy, Vampire and Voodoo Doll - perfect for sweetly spooky decorations or giving to children as treats instead of candy.

More frosty foliage to add to your Christmas collection. These trees are perfect for making baubles, hanging ornaments, garlands, wreaths and other decorations. They can be left as they are or decorated.

Nine more mini trees to add to your wintery woods. They are perfect for making baubles, hanging ornaments, garlands, wreaths and other decorations. They can be left as they are or decorated.

Another nine tiny trees to add to your winter wonderland. They are perfect for making baubles, hanging ornaments, garlands, wreaths and other decorations. They can be left as they are or decorated.

A simple summer hat in a style that suits both men and women, made in raffia which is cool, comfortable, lightweight and packable.

Knit an effigy of your husband, girlfriend, mother, best friend, brother and everyone else you know with this customisable, mix-and-match pattern.

Santa & Mrs Claus heads which can be used for making Christmas tree baubles, hanging ornaments, garlands and other Christmas decorations.

A retro Christmas bauble in the style of a granny square, perfect for a tree covered with retro or vintage decorations. A quick stashbuster project.

Three granny square-style Christmas trees ideal for use as retro or vintage decorations. The trees are free-standing cones and can be used as table decorations or to make baubles or hanging ornaments.

A family of 4 snowmen perfect for making baubles, hanging ornaments, garlands and other Christmas decorations.

A family of 4 snowmen perfect for making baubles, hanging ornaments, garlands and other Christmas decorations.

Nine different Christmas trees which can be left as they are or decorated. They are perfect for making baubles, hanging ornaments, garlands and other decorations.

A Christmas tree in the style of a granny square which can be used for making retro or vintage hanging ornaments, garlands, wreaths and other decorations. A perfect stashbuster project.

A family of four snowy owls - a male (all white), a female (with black markings), a sleeping owlet and a wide awake owlet.

Nine more Christmas trees to add to your miniature forest. They are perfect for making baubles, hanging ornaments, garlands, wreaths and other decorations. They can be left as they are or decorated.

Egyptian Mummy is a terrifying/cute undead creature to knit for Halloween. His arms can be positioned reaching out to catch/cuddle you or pointing down by his sides.

Knit a perfect replica of your husband, boyfriend, dad, grandad, brother, son or best friend with this customisable pattern.

Knit a perfect replica of your wife, girlfriend, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter or best friend with this customisable pattern.

Nine different Christmas trees which are perfect for making baubles, hanging ornaments, garlands, wreaths and other decorations. They can be left as they are or decorated.

Triangle Rib is a simple knit-and-purl pattern which is reversible and requires no border. This scarf measures 164 x 20 cm (64 x 8 inches) but the pattern can be easily altered to make a children’s scarf or baby blanket.

An adorable cloud knit in four shades from fair-weather to stormy. Rain is optional. A quick-knit gift or stashbuster project. The clouds are a good size for making into decorations such as mobiles or garlands for a child’s bedroom.

A rabbit sitting up on its haunches. It is knit flat and can be made in a single body colour or in a Dutch rabbit two-colour pattern.

A polar bear standing up on his hind legs, 27cm tall. He is knit flat in two pieces then sewn together with only one seam.

A rainbow of hearts in 3 sizes. A quick-knit gift to show someone you care, these hearts can be personalised by sewing a short message onto them. The small hearts are a good size for making into Christmas tree baubles or stringing together to make bunting for a children’s bedroom. They are also ideal for a Valentine, anniversary, wedding or tha...

Round coasters measuring 11cm in diameter. They are made by knitting a long i-cord then rolling it into a spiral. The pattern can be easily altered to make smaller or larger mats or placemats.

5- and 6-pointed stars each in 3 sizes. They are knit partly in the round and partly flat. The largest stars measure 15cm across and are big enough to be used as a Christmas tree topper, starfish soft toy or pin cushion. The smallest stars measure 8cm and can be used to make garlands, Christmas tree baubles and other decorations.

Sprigs of mistletoe for decorating your home at Christmas. Each sprig is around 20cm tall.

A knitting pattern for adult and chick emperor penguins. Both are knit flat using 1 or 2 colours per row.

Sweet little knitted balls strung into a garland. They make great Christmas decorations but also look good in any room at any time of year.

Four adorable bears from around the world - Polar Bear, Brown Bear, Panda and Koala.

A classic beret in 7 sizes to fit everyone from newborn to large adult (head circumferences 34-60cm). This hat is knit in the round from the top down and can be made with or without the i-cord on top. The yarn is knit on needles smaller than the recommended size to produce a slightly denser fabric which holds its shape better.

Double Bubble is a reversible scarf with a textured pattern of chunky bubbles and a ribbed border.