What I’m loving…

For Editor Kirstie McLeod, there’s a colourful crafters’ tote, Christmas yarn ideas, pompom wreaths and more!

Fright Night Fun

There’s still time to get your knit on for Halloween with this scarily good kit from Wool Couture. Super-easy to make, the kit comes in a handy recyclable tote bag complete with the pattern for four designs – cat, ghost, spider web or ‘BOO’! – and enough Cheeky Chunky yarn to make your favourite!

4 in 1 Halloween Cushion Knitting Kit £29.99, www.woolcouturecompany.com

Make a Woolly Wreath

These yarny wreaths are a pom-tastic way to add splashes of festive colour at Christmas. Go trad with shades of green, or pom a rainbow! The kits have everything you need including yarn, pompom makers and full making-up instructions.

26cm Rainbow Wreath, £16 (approx), 30cm Green Wreath £17.80 (approx). Stockist info, email groves@ stockistenquiries.co.uk

It’s In The Bag

In Cornwall, Laura prints her original drawings with eco inks on unbleached cotton to create practical totes for busy crafters. Generously sized and sturdy enough to carry pattern books as well as yarns, add this to your Christmas list! Rainbow Crafters Bag, £12, www.lauraleedesigns.co.uk

Festive Countdown Alert!

Sign up now for Baa Baa Brighouse’s 2022 Yarn Advent Calendar. Packed with goodies, it includes 24 x 20g hand-dyed mini skeins of 100% British Bluefaced Leicester 4 ply yarn as well as a 100g skein to open on Christmas Day, not forgetting a specially chosen selection of festive treats!

2022 Advent Calendar, £120, www.baabaabrighouse.co.uk

Cast on a Little Ginger Spice

We’re fans of West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4ply Christmas yarn – we love this self-striping, wool-rich blend for all sorts of favourite festive projects, especially cosy scarves, socks and mitts. They’ve just added this warm Gingerbread colourway to the mix with five free sock patterns to download as well! Gingerbread Signature 4ply, £8.50 per 100g/400m ball, www.wyspinners.co.uk