Here comes Santa Claus and his merry rider just in time to deliver Christmas cheer. Accented with lots of shiny tree trims, this jolly design can be displayed as a wall hanging or as a decoration for your front door.

Size: 131/2″w x 17%”h Supplies: Worsted weight yarn (refer to color key), two 101/2″ X 131/2″ sheets of 7 mesh plastic canvas, #16 tapestry needle, metallic silver ribbon , 28 – 6mm beads, one 5/8″ w star sequin, sewing needle, thread, sawtooth hanger, and clear-drying craft glue Stitches Used: Backstitch, French Knot, Gobelin Stitch, Overcast Stitch, Tent Stitch, and Turkey Loop
Instructions: Follow charts and use required stitches to work Santa pieces, leaving shaded areas unworked. Match and work~stitches in shaded areas through two thicknesses to join Upper Santa to Lower Santa. Refer to photo to sew beads to tree. Match to glue star sequin to top of tree. For hanger, sew sawtooth hanger to wrong side of stitched piece.

Designed by: Jack Peatman for LuvLee

GINGERBREAD GOODIE HOUSE
Size: 8″ w x 11″ h x 8″ d
Supplies: Worsted weight yarn (refer to color key), seven 105/8″ x 135/8″ sheets
of plastic canvas, two 4″ dia plastic canvas circles, #16 tapestry needle, ten
4mm green beads, 108 – 4mm red beads, 24 – black seed beads, four 1/2″
yellow star buttons, sewing needle, and sewing thread Stitches Used: Backstitch, Cross Stitch, French Knot, Gobelin Stitch, Overcast Stitch, Pattern Stitch, and Tent Stitch Instructions: (Note: Use a double strand of yarn for Pattern Stitch and for horizontal and vertical Gobelin Stitches.)

For Roof Sides, cut two pieces of plastic canvas 48 x 35 threads each. Use white to cover pieces with Pattern Stitch. Match edges and use white to join Roof Sides along one long edge. Follow charts to work Front/Back Eaves and Side Eaves. Match. ‘s and ‘s and use white to join Front/Back Eaves to Side Eaves between ‘s and x •s. Refer to I photo and use white to join Eaves to Roof Sides. Use white Overcast Stitches to cover unworked edges of Eaves. Sew green beads to Eaves at ‘s. Sew red beads to Eaves at ‘s (Note: For a sturdier house, use a double thickness of plastic canvas for Front, Back, and Sides.) Cut two pieces of plastic canvas for each Front, Back, and Side. Match edges and hold pieces together while stitching through both thicknesses.

For Arch Sides, cut four pieces of plastic canvas 4 x 19 threads each. For each Archway, refer to chart and use sewing needle and thread to join two Arch Sides to Arch Top. Follow charts and use required stitches to work Archways, Wreaths, and remaining pieces. For each Archway, use white and match ‘s to join Archway to Front/Back. For each Wreath, thread an 8″ length of red yarn through Wreath at *’S. Tie yarn in a bow
and trim ends. Refer to photo and use green to tack Wreath to Front/Back. Refer to photo to sew seed beads to snowmen for eyes and buttons. For each scarf, knot two 12″ lengths of red and one 12″ length of green 1;4″ from one end. Braid yarn for 4″ and knot remaining ends; trim remaining ends to 1;4 “. Thread scarf through Front/Back at ‘s and knot. Sew red beads to Sides, Left Tree, and Right Tree at ‘s For each tree, refer to photo and match ‘s to place Left Tree and Right Tree on Side with right sides up. Use green and work through all thicknesses to join Tree pieces to Side along unworked threads. Refer to photo to sew star buttons to tops of trees. For each Shutter, use white and match ‘s to join Shutter to Side along unworked threads. For each Window Box, use brown and match ‘s to tack Window Box to Side. Refer.to photo and use white to join Sides to Front and Back. For Bottom, cut a piece of plastic canvas 44 x 44 threads. (Note: Bottom is not worked.) Use white to join Front, Back, and Sides to Bottom along unworked threads.

Here’s the perfect gift for Grandparents Day (September 9) – a heart-tugging wall hanging
that names all the grandchildren. For extra sentimental appeal, let the children stitch
their own personalized hearts.

Large Heart Size: 13V2″w x lOV2″h
Small Heart Size: 3Ys”w x 3″h
Supplies: Worsted weight yarn (refer to color key), two lOV2″ X 13V2″ sheets of 7 mesh plastic canvas, #16 tapestry needle, tracing paper, removable tape, 1;4 “w rose ribbon (for granddaughters), 1;4 “w blue ribbon (for grandsons), clear-drying craft glue, and saw tooth hanger

Stitches Used: Backstitch, Cross Stitch, Overcast Stitch, and Tent Stitch Instructions: Follow chart and use required stitches to work Large Heart. Follow charts and use required stitches to work one Small Rose Heart for each granddaughter and one Small Blue Heart for each grandson. Complete backgrounds with ecru Tent Stitches as shown on charts. Use ecru Overcast Stitches to cover unworked edges. Use the alphabet and grid below to chart each grandchild’s name on a separate

piece of tracing paper. Center name along placement line on one Small Heart chart. Secure with removable tape. Use rose to stitch each granddaughter’s name on a Small Rose Heart. Use blue to stitch each grandson’s name on a Small Blue Heart. To attach each Small Heart to Large Heart, cut ribbon to desired length and glue ends of ribbon
to wrong side of Small Heart and Large Heart. For hanger, glue saw tooth hanger
to wrong side of Large Heart.

Here’s a new idea for plastic canvas – fashion accessories for your hair! This stylish set offers four pretty pieces’
to top off your wardrobe, what a clever idea!
Headband Size: 1-1/4″w
Large Barrette Size: 4-1/2″ w x 2-3/8″ h
Small Barrette Size: 3-1/4 “w x 1-3/8 ” h
Comb Size: 3-7/8″ w x 1-1/2″ h
Supplies: Worsted weight yarn (refer to color key) one 10-1/2″ x 13-1/2″ sheet of 7 mesh plastic canvas, #16 tapestry
needle, 43 – 4mm silver beads, 3/4 “w plastic headband, 3-1/2 “w hair comb, 3″ I and 4″ I barrette fasteners, clear-drying craft glue, felt, sewing needle, and thread
Stitches Used: Backstitch, Cross Stitch, Gobelin Stitch, and Overcast Stitch
Instructions: Follow charts and use required stitches to work piece. Use sewing needle and thread to attach one silver bead to piece at each x
For Headband only: For Bottom, cut a piece of plastic canvas 85 x 8 threads. (Note: Bottom is not worked.) Use black to
join Top to Bottom along short edges. Place plastic headband between Top and Bottom. Use black to join Top to Bottom along unworked edges, easing pieces to form headband shape .
For Barrettes only: Cut felt slightly smaller than barrette and glue to wrong side of stitched piece. Glue barrette fastener to center of felt.
For Comb only: For Back cut a piece of plastic canvas 24 x 10 threads. Work Back with red Tent Stitches. With wrong sides together, use red to join Front to Back along unworked edges of Front. Insert comb into opening and glue opening closed .

Designed by Celia Lange.

Carrying a lunch to school can be lots of fun with this colorful lunch sack! Stitched with bright designs, our unique tote features convenient handles that are just right for little ones to hold
Size: 5 -1/2 “w x 10 -1/4 “h x 3 -1/8″ d
Supplies: Worsted weight yarn (refer to color key), two l0-1/2″ X 13-1/2″ sheets of
7 mesh plastic canvas, and #16 tapestry needle
Stitches Used: Backstitch, Gobelin Stitch, Overcast Stitch, and Tent Stitch

Instructions: For sturdier handle, place Handle Support behind handle on Front/Back. Match edges and hold pieces together while stitching through both thicknesses. Follow charts and use required stitches to work Sides. For Bottom, cut a piece of plastic canvas
36 x 21 threads. Work Bottom with blue Tent Stitches. Use color to match stitching area to join Front and Back to Sides. Use blue to join Bottom to Front, Back, and Sides. Fold down sections of Sides and use blue to join sections where indicated by heavy black lines.

Designed by Dick Martin.

Size: 5″ w x 6″ h
Supplies: Worsted weight yarn (refer to color key), one 10-5/8″ x 13-5/8″ sheet of 7 mesh plastic canvas, #16 tapestry needle, two 9mm moving eyes, 8″ of 3/8″w red ribbon, VELCRO® brand fasteners, and clear-drying craft glue Stitches Used: Backstitch, French Knot, Gobelin Stitch, Overcast Stitch, and Tent Stitch
Instructions: Follow chart and use required stitches to work switch plate cover. Refer to photo to glue moving eyes to switch plate cover. Tie ribbon in a bow and trim ends. Refer to photo to glue bow to switch plate cover. To attach stitched piece to switch plate, glue VELCRO® fasteners to switch plate and to wrong side of stitched piece.

Designed by Teal Lee Elliott

Fringe: Cut an 8″ length of yarn. Thread needle with loose ends of yarn. Come up at 1, leaving a loop on the wrong side of canvas. Bring loose ends and needle through loop (Fig. 6) and pull tightly. Trim ends to desired length. A dot of glue on back of fringe will help keep stitches in place.
Turkey Loop: This stitch is composed of locked loops. Bring needle up through hole and back down through same hole, forming 100′p on top of canvas. Locking stitch is then made across thread directly above or to either side of loop as shown in Fig. 15 -Fig. 12
Diagonal Mosaic Stitch: This stitch is a variation of the Mosaic Stitch. It is worked in diagonal rows as shown in Fig. 7.
Backstitch: This stitch is worked over completed stitches to outline or define (Fig. 2). It is sometimes worked over more than one thread. Backstitch may also be used to cover canvas
Double Leviathan Stitch: This stitch is worked over four threads and is composed of eight stitches, all crossing at the center (Fig. 4).
Pattern Stitch: Gobelin Stitches are repeated in a pattern to create a scalloped effect as shown in Fig. 8.
Scotch Stitch: When worked, this stitch forms a square. It may be worked over three, four, or five horizontal threads by three, four, or five vertical threads. Fig. 9 shows it worked over four threads.
Smyrna Cross Stitch: This stitch is worked over two threads as a decorative stitch. Each stitch is worked completely before going on to the next (Fig. 10).
Tent Stitch: This stitch is worked in vertical or horizontal rows over one intersection as shown in Fig. 11. Follow Fig. 12 to work the Reversed Tent Stitch
Two-tone Star Stitch: Work steps 1-12in first color as shown in Fig. 14. Work steps 13-16 in second color as shown in Fig. 15.
Gingerbread Goodie House
Cut along red lines shown in Fig. 16 to cut out one Arch Top and one Wreath from each 4″ dia plastic canvas circle.

HOW TO MAKE A TASSEL
Cut ten 5″ lengths and one 20″ length of embroidery floss. Fold 5″ lengths of floss in half. Make a small loop on one end of 20″ length of floss. Refer to Fig. 14 to wrap 20″ length of floss around folded 5″ lengths several times, covering almost all of the loop. Thread end of 20″ length through loop (Fig. 15). Pull other end of 20″ length until loop disappears under wrapped area (Fig. 16). Trim end at top close to wrapped area.

HOW TO MAKE A POM-POM
To make a pam-pam, cut two cardboard circles, each 2″ in diameter. Cut a center hole about 1/2″ in diameter in each circle. Thread needle with doubled 72″ length of yarn. Holding circles together, pass needle through center hole, over outside edge and through center again (Fig. 17) until entire circle
is covered. You will need to use approximately 5 lengths of yarn to complete pam-pam. With very sharp scissors, cut yarn between the edges of the two cardboard circles (Fig. 18). Using a doubled 24″ length of yarn, slip yarn between cardboard circles, pull tightly and tie very firmly around center
of pam-pam. Remove cardboard circles, cutting away if necessary. Fluff pom-pom by rolling between your hands.
Trim pam-pam evenly.

When buying your canvas, remember that several different manufacturers produce plastic canvas. Because of this, there are often slight variations in canvas, such as different thicknesses of threads or a small difference in mesh size. Because of these variations, try to buy enough canvas for your entire project at the same time and place. As a general rule, it is always better to buy too much canvas and have leftovers than to run out of canvas before you finish your project. By buying a little extra canvas, you not only allow for mistakes, but have extra canvas for practicing your stitches. Scraps of canvas are also excellent for making magnets and other small projects.

WORKING WITH YARN
Worsted weight yarn has four plies which are twisted together to form one strand. When the instructions indicate 2-ply yarn, separate the strand of yarn and stitch using only two of the four plies. To allow for repairs and practice stitches, purchase extra yardage of each color. If you have yarn left over, remember that scraps of yarn are perfect for small projects such as magnets or when you need just a few inches of a particular color for another
project.
In addition to purchasing an adequate amount of each color of yarn, it is also important to buy all of the yarn you need to complete your project at the same time. Yarn often varies in the amount of dye used to color the yarn. Although the variation may be slight when yarns from two different dye lots are held together, the variation is usually very apparent on a stitched piece.
For projects that show both sides of your work, it is important to keep both sides looking neat. Using longer strands will help avoid excessive yarn ends. Be careful to completely hide yarn ends under previously worked stitches. The lines of the canvas will be referred to as threads. However, they are not actually “threads” since the canvas is nonwoven. To cut plastic canvas pieces accurately, count threads (not holes) as shown in Fig. 1.

Before cutting out your pieces, notice the thread count of each piece on your chart. The thread count is usually located above the piece on the chart. The thread count tells you the number of threads in the width and the height of the canvas piece. Follow the thread count and cut out a rectangle the specified size. Remember to count threads, not holes. If you accidentally count holes, your piece is going to be the wrong size. Follow the chart to trim the rectangle into the desired shape. You may want to mark the outline of the piece on your canvas before cutting it out. Use a China marker, grease pencil, or fine point permanent marker to draw the outline of your shape on the canvas. Before you begin stitching, be sure to remove all markings with a dry tissue. Any remaining markings are likely to rub off on your yarn as you stitch.
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
If you used acrylic yarn for all of your stitches, you may hand wash plastic canvas projects in warm water with a mild detergent. Do not rub or scrub stitches; this will cause the yarn to fuzz. Allow your stitched piece to air dry. Do not put stitched pieces in a clothes•dryer. The,plastic canvas could melt in the heat of a dryer. Do not dry clean your plastic canvas. The chemicals used in dry cleaning could dissolve the plastic canvas. When piece is dry, you may need to trim the fuzz from your project with a small pair of sharp scissors.

GENERAL INFORMATION
1.Fig.1shows how to count threads accurately. Follow charts to cut out plastic canvas pieces.
2. Backstitch used for detail (Fig.2), French Knots (Fig. 5), and Lazy Daisy Stitches (Fig.7 ) are worked over completed stitches. 3. Overcast Stitch (Fig. 9) is used for covering edges of pieces and for joining.
STITCH DIAGRAMS
Bring threaded needle up at 1 and all odd numbers and down at 2 and all even numbers.
Backstitch: This stitch is worked over completed stitches to outline or define (Fig.2). It is sometimes worked over more than one thread. Backstitch may also be used to cover canvas as shown in Fig.3.

Cross Stitch: This stitch is composed of two stitches (Fig. 4). The top stitch of each cross must always be made in the some direction.
French Knot: Bring needle up through hole wrap yarn once around needle and insert needle in some hole, holding end of yarn with non-stitching fingers (Fig. 5). Tighten knot; then pull needle canvas, holding yarn until it released.
Gobelin Stitch: This basic straight stitch is worked over two or more threads or intersections. The number of threads or intersections may vary according to the chart (Fig. 6).
Lazy Daisy Stitch: Bring needle up at 1, make a loop and go down at 1 again (Fig. 7). Come up at 2, keeping yarn below needle’s point. Pull needle through and secure loop by bringing yarn over loop and going down at 2. Fig. 7
Mosaic Stitch: This three-stitch pattern  forms small squares (Fig. 8).
Overcast Stitch: This stitch covers the edge of the canvas and joins pieces of canvas (Fig. 9). It may be necessary to go through the some hole more than once to get an even coverage on the edge, especially at the corners.

Smyrna Cross Stitch: This stitch is worked over two threads as a decorative stitch. Each stitch is worked completely before going on to the next (Fig. 10).Fig.10
Tent Stitch: This stitch is worked in vertical or horizontal rows over one intersection as shown in Fig. 11. Follow Fig. 12 to work the Reversed Tent Stitch. Sometimes when you are working Tent Stitches, the last stitch on the row will look “pulled” on the front of your piece when you are changing directions. To avoid this problem, leave a loop of yarn on the wrong side of the stitched piece after making the last stitch in the row. When making the first stitch in the next row, run your needle through the loop (Fig. 13). Gently pull yarn until all stitches are even.

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The finished cast-off edge

Once you have completed your knitting, you will need to finish off the work. This known as casting off. The stitches can be cast off as they are knitted, purled or worked in a pattern stitch, but the method is the Same. The simple knit cast-off is shown below.
The finished cast-off edge.
How cast off: Be careful when casting off not to do so too tightly. You can used size large,’ needle to avoid this, if you wish
1 Knit the first two stitches. Then pick up the first stitch with the tip of the left needle and pass it over the second stitch and off the right needle all together, to leave one stitch on the right handle.
2 Now knit the next stitch so there are two stitches again on the right needle. Cast off another stitch by repeating step 1.
3 Continue to cast off stitch by stitch across the row until only one stitch remains. Break the yarn, draw the end through the last stitch, and slip the stitch off the needle. Pull the yarn to fasten off. The tail end will be damed in later during making up.
Finishing touches
There are a number of useful tips and techniques that will help ensure a professional finish on your garment. 
Blocking: When you have finished the various parts of the garment. they should be pressed. Check the ball band for any pressing instructions, Pill out each piece of knitted fabric. wrong side uppermost, on an ironing sheet and check the measurements against the pattern instructions. Then block out each piece by pinning around the edges. to the size required. Lightly press in place, with a clean. damp cloth between the iron and the knitting. Avoid pressing the ribbing as this lessens its elasticity.
Seams : The majority of garments are made up with a backstitch seam. which gives a tailored finish. For baby garment and delicate fabric. use a flat seam. For ribbing. use invisible seams.
Backstitch seam: Place the two pieces of fabric right sides together. and pin in position, Sew together tilth a row at backstitches. worked one stitch in from the edge. as shown.
Flat seam: Place the two pieces of fabric right sides together’. and pin in position. Sew together with loose over sewing stitches, matching ridge to ridge.
Invisible seam: With the right sides of the knitting facing you. place the two pieces of fabric side by side. Stitch together as shown, working one stitch from each edge in tum. as shown.