I love that they’re not very big so they won’t weigh your ear lobes down. Designer: Susan Rainey Yarn: Dream in Color Jilly (Fingering Weight #1) Click here for the free knitting pattern!_____ ...

It looks far better than the official toys we've seen so far, plus it's got love ... knitting and gaming as the UK's Simply Knitting magazine features a professionally created sackboy pattern.

Head to hobbycraft.co.uk for a fantastic range of free patterns and step-by-step guides. You can try your hand at crocheting a pumpkin, knitting a toadstool handbag, or even making macramé baubles.