Pretty up with Primroses

These flowers are quick and simple to make and can be attached to numerous items to pretty up a dull garment.

Crochet and knitting patterns can be found online.

These flowers are not only ideal for baby blankets and feminine knitwear but can also be used for cushions, egg cosies, hats and scarves, and as a gift wrapping accessory on crocheted chains.

Ideal for using up odds and ends or use 'posh' silk yarn.

Bead Patterns to Create Beautiful Gifts

More than a hundred patterns are available for nimble-fingered creatives to produce a wide range of personalised gifts for friends and family members.

Amazing ideas for you to create jewellery and other items are available for download for a small fee. One pattern/tutorial can be used countless times with different bead colours so that every piece is unique.

If you're not creatively inclined, you can give the pattern and a selection of beads (or gift voucher) as a gift. Here is a link to Iceni Bead Design.

(Note: no personal experience therefore not an endorsement).