Simple squares knitted in warm tones of yarn are used to create this winsome little bird
KNITTED IN BASIC stitches to form simple square shapes, this stout little owl sums up the comfort of autumn.
Yarn in seasonal hues of russet and brown is used for his body and unpolished buttons for his hypnotic eyes, giving the characterful bird a rustic appeal.
His feet are made of crocheted loops, so he can perch on a shelf adding a cheery face among the books.
THE PATTERN
Owl Body (make 2)
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Under A Frozen Shell
Under the frozen surface of the garden pond, life winds down as plants and creatures adapt to survive winter’s harsh bite
Precision At The Cutting Edge
In Sheffield’s steel heartland, knife and scissor maker Grace Horne produces pieces that are both beautiful and useful
Flush Of Rich Perfume
The pink buds and flowers of Viburnum x bodnantense bring a sweet fragrance to frosty borders
Making Their Mark
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Brewing A Heritage
A family business in the heart of the Black Country produces beer the traditional way
Secret World Below The Canopy
Unbowed by time, the long-lived oak has a vital role to play in the lifecycle of hundreds of plants, animals and insects
Bold Performers
Their striking appearance may belie a tender nature, but a long, colourful display earns Hebe speciosa hybrids a sheltered place in the garden
Recreating The Living Past
A painstakingly - created model landscapes encapsulates the essence of a rural Oxfordshire vale in bygone times
Mellowed In Time
At the foot of the South Downs sits an East Sussex garden where grasses wave in the wind and flowers thread through ribbons of foliage
A Wise Old Owl
Simple squares knitted in warm tones of yarn are used to create this winsome little bird
Hands Off My Football Team!
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It's Not Just the Confetti
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Not-So-Great Green Jobs
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THE COLLAPSE OF COPERNICUS
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DEMS PUSH $25B TO ELECTRIFY SCHOOL BUSES
Democratic lawmakers are unveiling legislation that would invest $25 billion to convert the nation’s fleet of gasoline- and diesel-powered school buses to electric vehicles, aiming at a component of President Joe Biden’s $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan to improve children’s health.
Making That Money
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