Ollie is the ideal project for someone who knows basic crochet and wants to experiment with other techniques. He is made using oddments of Handknit Cotton and can be used as a paperweight or a decoration.

Crochet this over-sized three colour striped cushion with loop edging detail from our British Sheep Breeds Online Collection 2012. A design by Gemma Atkinson using British Sheep Breeds Chunky Undyed, a yarn shorn and blended from six classic British sheep breeds available in beautiful undyed shades.

Crochet this checkerboard effect floor cushion from our British Sheep Breeds Online Collection 2012. A design by Lisa Richardson using British Sheep Breeds Chunky Undyed, a yarn shorn and blended from six classic British sheep breeds available in beautiful undyed shades.

Knit this stylish cushion with crochet motif and pom pom detail from our British Sheep Breeds Online Collection. A design by Marie Wallin using British Sheep Breeds DK and Chunky, two beautiful soft yarns that are spun entirely from classic British sheep breeds.

Crochet this round loop cushion from our British Sheep Breeds Online Collection 2012. A design by Lisa Richardson using British Sheep Breeds Fine Boucle, a lightweight textured yarn comprising 91% British wool and 9% nylon giving a natural and fine textured fabric.

Crochet this circular cushion with openwork, tassel detail cover from our British Sheep Breeds Online Collection 2012. A design by Gemma Atkinson using British Sheep Breeds DK and Boucle, two sumptuous yarns spun entirely from classic British sheep breeds.

This alternative Christmas Advent calendar can be made from oddments of yarn. Jemma Weston has used Kid Classic but any other yarn from your stash, that is suitable for felting, can be used as a substitute.

Crochet these decorative placemats and coasters, with bead detail from the Little Festive Knits Online Collection. A design by Lisa Richardson, originally using Rowan Shimmer, this yarn can be substituted with Anchor Artiste Metallic thread.

Crochet these decorative napkin rings, with bead detail from the Little Festive Knits Online Collection. A design by Elizabeth Armitage, originally using Rowan Shimmer, this yarn can be substituted with Anchor Artiste Metallic thread.

Crochet this stunning multi-coloured blanket, a free pattern from the Rowan archive, originally featured in Rowan Knitting & Crochet Magazine 41 and reworked in new shades of Handknit Cotton (cotton), a design by Marie Wallin. Using 9 of the beautiful shades of handknit cotton and with a beautiful stitch pattern, this crochet pattern is an absolute must knit for the season.