As a great starter project, our Woman’s Weekly strip patchwork tablemat is made from alternate blocks of green and blue with a pink and red backing fabric (all by by…
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How to make tassels
Here’s our step-by-step video guide to how to make tassels Materials Thin card Ruler Pencil Craft scissors Anchor embroidery skeins, to make tassels for our…
How To Crochet: Double crochet the easy way
Crochet is easy, once you know how! If you've never tried a double-crochet before and fancy having a go then click here to find out more.
Fashion after breast cancer
Teresa Stone, 52 (pictured, right) ‘My sister discovered she had breast cancer three years ago and her doctor told her that my other sister and I should get checked, as…
How to make an Oxford pillowcase cover
Our easy-to-follow video will show you how to make an Oxford pillowcase with mitred corners for that extra professional finish.
How to sew a zip on a cushion cover
Materials Cushion pad measuring 45 x 45cm Two pieces of fabric measuring 48 x 48cm General purpose plastic coil zip measuring 35cm Zipper foot Seam…
Outtakes: Behind the scenes of Woman’s Weekly’s videos
Setting up for Woman’s Weekly craft and knitting videos can take several hours, transporting props to the studio, positioning the lights, erecting the backdrop and, just before we begin, doing…
How to make an envelope cushion cover
An envelope-backed cushion cover is a great beginner project to have a go at if you’re new to sewing and a quick and easy solution to brighten up your home.…
How To Make: A tote bag
Watch our sewing tutorial for how to make a bag, it's ideal to use as a shopping tote and reversible too!
How To Knit Toys: Sewing up knitted toys
When you’re sewing up knitted toys, you’ll usually have lots of small pieces of kntting to assemble and it’s fiddly to make the seams look absolutely perfect. That’s why we’ve…
How To Knit: Lace knitting
Not sure how to add decorative lace to a knitting project? Our experts talk you through it.
How To Knit: Knitting stripes perfectly
Tips on how to knit neat stripes and the simplest way of introducing colour into your knitting like the boys sweater featured in this week’s Woman’s Weekly.
How To Knit Toys: 5 top tips from our experts on how to stuff knitted toys
Knitting Expert Freddie Patmore recommends polyester toy stuffing for children’s toys but, for other items, shows how you can use everything from kidney beans to bricks in our video. Handknitted…
How To Make: A cat cross stitch
Learn the basic stitch and you’ll be well on your way to designing your own cross stitch charts. Personalise our cat cross stitch design to replicate your favourite feline friends.…
How to paint in watercolour
Materials Cold press watercolour paper Watercolour paints in Opera Rose, Cadmium Red, Sennelier Yellow Light, Cinereous Blue and Hooker’s Green Light Medium and fine paintbrushes Sharp…
How To: Make a butterfly cushion cover with a die cutter
Find out how easy it is to make this butterfly cushion with a die cutter following our step-by-step video.
Join our ‘Knit-A-Long’ and make a beautiful patchwork knitted blanket
We’re delighted to share with you the first project in our new Collect & Create series. This ‘Knit-A-Long’ design is a stunning patchwork knitted blanket which celebrates the seasons and…
How To Knit: Get perfect Fair Isle
The Woman's Weekly experts have got the 6 best ways for you to make sure your finished fair isle work is smooth and lies flat.
How To Crochet: Slipknot start and make a chain
How to make a slipknot Twist end of yarn over itself to form a loop, with ball end of yarn behind the loop. Holding hook in right hand, insert top…