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PR - Boden knitted jacket
Boden has always been known for it\'s pretty and colourful knitwear, and this season they are bang on trend with this military style cardigan-jacket. Made with Australian wool, this cute jacket remains feminine, while the big brass buttons give a nod to regimental fashion...
Brass button cardigan, £69, 8-20, Boden (also available in Ivy, Navy and Pink)
www.boden.co.uk
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PR Toft bulb bags
These beautiful handbags make a real statement. Made from alpaca wool and hand-knitted in Warwickshire, the oversized, hand-turned wooden button gives an eye-catching finishing touch. Available from small through to giant sizes, they are an ideal everyday bag or perfect for those winter weekend getaways...
Bulb Bags, small: £50 to giant: £150
The Toft Alpaca Shop
www.toftalpacashop.co.uk
Best for ski bunnies...
winter,fashion,designer fashion,high street fashion
PR nicole farhi cardigan
This hand-knitted cardigan is a modern take on the festive jumper. Think retro Wham! Christmas in the Alps and team with some great denim, moon boots and a glass of mulled wine...
Basil ski jumper cardi, £200, S-L, Farhi by Nicole Farhi,
www.nicolefarhi.com
Best for toasty toes
winter,fashion,designer fashion,high street fashion
PR toast socks
The winter is all about snuggling up at home and drinking mulled wine - and these Sloppy Joe house socks are perfect for such an activity. Made from a lambswool and angora mix, the natural fibers will make your feet feel well loved and are ideal for lazy days...
Sloppy Joe house socks, £29
One Size, Toast
www.toast.co.uk
Best for fashionable teens...
winter,fashion,designer fashion,high street fashion
PR warehouse resize
This fantastic statement cardigan is perfect for keeping the fashion conscious teen toasty this winter....
Extreme Cable Cardi, £65, 6-16, Warehouse
www.warehouse.co.uk
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winter,fashion,designer fashion,high street fashion
PR lowie bow tie
This fun knitted bow tie is a modern take on women\'s tailoring and can be worn as a bow tie or a head scarf. Will brighten any outfit this festive season...
Knitted bow tie, £30, Lowie
www.ilovelowie.com
Best for instantly smartening...
winter,fashion,high street fashion
PR jigsaw cardigan
This chic cape will instantly smarten any look for those cold evenings out. Made of angora cashmere, this charcoal warmer is self-tie, so you can give your waist definition and flatter your shape...
Cashmere Angora Belted Cape, £98, S/M-M/L, Jigsaw
www.jigsaw-online.com
Best for snoozing...
winter,fashion,designer fashion,high street fashion
PR sleepwear
A well deserved gift for the frequent flyer - this luxury cashmere flight mask and travel socks set will ensure any traveller will be well rested upon arrival...
Eye mask and Flight socks set, £69
Sue Hill Handknits
www.suehillhandknits.co.uk
Best for your hands...
winter,fashion,designer fashion,high street fashion
PR-toast-fingerless mittens
Forget gloves this season - instead grab yourself a pair of these simple fingerless mittens. Practical, stylish and made of superfine merino, these mitttens are a far cry from the days of Steptoe & Son....
Fingerless Mittens, £25 a pair
One size, Toast
www.toast.co.uk
Best for decorating...
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PR toft balls
This Christmas, try something a bit different and knit your own Christmas tree decorations! This craft kit comes with the alpaca wool, pattern, alpaca fleece for stuffing, dye and needle-to-needle felt on the patterns. A great way to personalise your Christmas tree, they would also make lovely gifts.
Christmas Bauble Knitting Kit, £18 (makes 6 baubles)
The Toft Alpaca Shop
www.thetoftalpacashop.co.uk
For more creative ideas see our home crafts section here
Gallery by Kate Gilbert
For more Christmas ideas, why not check out...
Making your own food gifts with the Good Housekeeping team...
Consult the GHI on all your festive purchases with their free test reports...
Treat someone special to a magazine subscription...
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