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Children’s knitting kits are often too complicated. The buttonbag Knitting kit teaches children to cast on, cast off, as well as the basic stitches. The projects are really easy, and most are based on knitting simple squares so children don’t get discouraged by long complex patterns that take ages to finish.

Buttonbag is a young innovative company breathing new life into old crafts by updating them in a fresh, contemporary way.

Our lovely craft kits are designed and made in the UK using a range of beautiful fabrics, wools and trimmings. We endeavour to source everything as close to home as possible and the vast majority of our kit components, including all our packaging, comes from the UK.

Importantly, each craft kit contains everything needed to make the finished item. Sewing kits have needles, sticking kits have glue and toys that need stuffing have stuffing.

Good old fashioned Wooden Jigsaws from Wentworth are made from sustainable sources with an FSC chain of custody and the packaging (boxes) are also from recycled materials. 40 pieces costs £5.95. www.jigsaws.co.uk 

For a special occaision, give a beautiful handcrafted ropeswing from Sitting Spiritually. Handcrafted from FSC certified wood, each swing is made to order in the workshop in Dorset. Prices start at £179. Available from www.sittingspiritually.co.uk

A solid wooden drum and beater, which makes a great sound!
Made from environmentally-friendly materials, finished with non-formaldehyde glue and non-toxic, water based dyes http://www.kidsrooms.co.uk/

Taking inspiration from fun at the fair, this wall covering features a carousel and galloping horses with beautifully patterned manes in pretty muted pastel colours.

All of Love Mae’s stickers are super easy to use. Made of adhesive fabric and are removable and completely reusable; just peel from the sheet and stick on the wall!The stickers also boast green credentials as they are printed with 'eco' inks and are non-toxic and can be applied to almost any surface and will not damage your walls; ideal for an instant interior update.

For sockists: www.lovemae.co.uk