Westie in daffodils

Latch hook work means knotting short pre-cut lengths of yarn onto a large hole canvas with the hook supplied. The design here is hand-painted straight onto the canvas, so there is no counting involved: you simply follow the colours. It is repetitive, relaxing work that suits children and anyone picking up a needlecraft for the first time.

The result is a soft, shaggy cushion front with the puppy's face peeping out of the daffodils. Backing fabric and a cushion pad are not included; alternatively the finished panel can be used as a small rug or a wall decoration. When the knotting is done, fold the canvas edges to the back and stitch them down.