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What to do in the garden in January

We share our top tips on what to do in the garden in January - our expert gardening advice will help your garden look its best this month and all…

How to knit: Increasing and decreasing

This pretty scarf is so easy to knit, it’s worked on the bias in garter stitch (every row knit) – the bias effect created increasing at the beginning and decreasing…

How To Sew: Homemade Christmas tags for your presents

Follow are step-by-step instructions to sew our homemade Christmas tag, adding a crafty twist to your gift wrapping!

How To: Die cut a paper Christmas wreath

With our easy step-by-step instructions making your own paper Christmas wreath is simple.

How To: Decorate a Christmas candle holder

Learn how to decorate a Christmas candle holder with a festive village scene, all you need is a little card!

How To Knit: Circular knitting for beginners

These may look tricky to use but they’re very simple to work with, once you know how. Our experts have put together an easy how-to guide of circular knitting for…

VIDEO How to use the Singer Confidence 7465 sewing machine

The computerised Singer Confidence 7465 sewing machine is perfect for dressmaking, craft projects and general repairs, but also has 50 built-in stitches for elaborate embroidery. It’s available in the Woman’s…

What to do in the garden in December

Winter may be in full swing but there are some things to do in the garden in December. Follow our expert tips and advice to make a gardening to-do list

How To: Do paper sewing

Have a go at adding paper sewing to your craft repertoire with our simple guide, it's a great way to teach children how to sew too!

How To Make: A Christmas pudding decoration

Find out how to make a Christmas decoration using some felt and thread with this easy festive pudding craft project

Knitting for children: 7 top tips

Knitting for children doesn’t have to be tricky and we’ve got some great patterns to knit, make and give. Our experts have also compiled some top tips to make sure your knits are…

How To Sew: Ice skate Christmas tree decorations

We show you how to sew these adorable mini ice-skate Christmas tree decorations - it's so easy! Follow our step-by-step guide now...

Homemade advent calendar ideas

Be inspired this Christmas with our homemade advent calendar ideas to make and do over the holidays

How To: Draw your own bauble Christmas cards

Homemade Christmas cards have never been more popular. We take you through our step-by-step guide to drawing your own bauble Christmas cards

How To Sew: Scented Christmas hearts

Be different this year and hang these fragrant hearts on your Christmas tree – they’re too pretty to hide away in your wardrobe

How To Crochet: Crochet intarsia made simple

Intarsia is the method used in knitting and crochet for placing large patches of colour into your fabric. This is different to Fair Isle knitting, where colours are alternated frequently…