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Craft books: Stray Sock Sewing

Ever noticed those cute sock soft toys you see everywhere these days and wanted to make your own? This is an imaginative book, filled with silly, playful pictures of sock creatures. The best thing about this zany Japanese craft is that there's no such thing as failure - every sock toy is weird and unique. You can follow the steps to make a range of toys, or learn how to design your own. It's a fun book for children, too.

Stray Sock Sewing, Daniel Ta (David and Charles, £9.99), www.amazon.co.uk