PUPPY LOVE
Japanese pom-pom artist Trikotri is renowned for her fabulously realistic designs – and now you can create your own! Her Bichon Frise kit contains everything you need to create a sweet teacup pup, including English instructions. £17.50, sweetpeadolls.co.uk
FIGGY PUDDING
Make yourself a wreath with a difference, with Wool Couture’s fantastic Christmas Pudding kit! Easy to craft, it provides yarn, cable ties and a wooden template to attach your pom-poms to, plus step-bystep instructions. £19.99, woolcouturecompany.com
On the Ball! We’ve got all things yarn for the festive season! KNITS FOR KITTENS
CLASS ACT
Pop down to The Makery, Bath for two fun pom-pom workshops! On 10th December, they’ll show you how to make a stylish garland, plus they’ll have a class to make cute sprout decorations on 22nd December. Priced £10 each, visit themakery.co.uk for details.
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Cats Protection is appealing for handmade blankets and mouse toys for cats and kittens in its care this winter. This Christmas appeal launches at the Knitting and Stitching Show, Harrogate International Centre, from 22nd-25th November. Find out more at cats.org.uk