Embroidery To begin embroidery invisibly, tie a knot in the end of the yarn. Take a large stitch through the work, coming up to begin the embroidery. Allow the knot to disappear… read more →

Attaching seed beads Adding beads to your work can really make the project stand out. It is a simple process but can take a little time. 1) Take a good-quality… read more →

Pendants Use a head pin to push through the mini Amigurumi and create a loop (see page 150). Add a jumpring (see page 149), and then attach to the ribbon.… read more →

Mattress stitch This simple method is used when joining two separate pieces together. Using the long thread tails, pick up a stitch close to the edge of one side, pulling… read more →

1 Make a loose single slip knot and then wind the yarn around five more times, making a total of six times, or the number of times stated in the… read more →

To Make a Pom Pom… You will need: · Yarn in one or more colours · Cardboard for templates (cereal packets are good) · Sharp scissors for cutting yarn 1.… read more →