Deck the halls with bells of Crochet...

Looking for those final festive touches for your home or gifts? Issue 72 has everything you need to prepare for the holiday season.

Find all the patterns in issue 72 of Inside Crochet – out now!

Ice Elf by Rosella Tinn
These little elves care for the forest and its creatures through the winter months.

MEASUREMENTS: Finished elf is approximately 18cm/7in high.
YARN: Any DK yarn which works to the same tension will work for this project.

Christmas Garland by Emma Du
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way, Oh what fun it is to make this garland in one day!

MEASUREMENTS: Sample garland: 150cm/59in long, or make to desired length. Bell and holly leaves: 12cm/4¾in high, 7cm/2¾in wide. Heart: 10cm/4in high, 10cm/4in wide.
YARN: Any DK cotton yarn

Five-Pointed Star by Ilaria Caliri
Hook this cute Christmas decoration, perfect for using up scraps of seasonal coloured yarns!
This adorable pattern was taken from Amigurumi Winter Wonderland by Ilaria Caliri (Amigurumipatterns. net, £12.99).

MEASUREMENTS: Each star is approximately 9.5cm/3½in high.
YARN: Any light DK weight cotton yarn

Christmas Stocking by San Bee for Loopsan
Get your mantelpiece ready for Santa with this cheery colourwork stocking.

MEASUREMENTS: Finished height is approximately 30cm/12in.
YARN: You can use any aran weight superwash wool

Wrap it up!

Use your ribbon pack (FREE with issue 72 of Inside Crochet) to add a handmade touch to your gift wrap this Christmas!

Decorative Baubles by Alessandra Hayden
This colourful bauble is designed with modern, geometric colourwork, created using tapestry crochet.

MEASUREMENTS: Baubles are 7.5cm/3in in diameter.
YARN: Caron Simply Soft, 100% acrylic