As we head into the festive season, it's time to start prepping your Christmas presents. If you want to reduce your spending, find a more sustainable option or just give something personal with a lot of heart, then a homemade gift is perfect! Whether you're a veteran crafter or want to pick-up a new skill, these books will provide plenty of inspo and handy tricks to help you get on top of your gift list with minimal stress and expense.

Paper Folding by Kate Colin

Discover a new craft with just a sheet of paper and a few simple tools. This simple guide will have you creating spectacular three-dimensional paper objects and artworks in no time!

Paper folding is a growing craft trend that's easy to learn with a highly rewarding outcome. Join paper folding artist Kate Colin as she introduces different folding styles and shares contemporary step-by-step projects. With each technique surprisingly accessible, Kate skilfully guides you through creating centre pieces that wouldn't look out of place in any cool, homemaker's interior.

Paper Marbling by Natascha Maksimovic

Experiment with the modern and colourful aesthetic of this versatile and simple craft.

Suminagashi, which translates simply as 'ink floating', is the ancient technique of Japanese-style paper marbling. A highly instinctive and satisfying process, it closely connects the crafter, the ink and the water, and can be enjoyed by anyone. In this book, Natascha Maksimovic guides you through every stage, from choosing colours right through to your very own finished pieces.

Making Memories by Claudia Quintanilla

From cardigans and sweaters to cosy blankets to smaller pieces such as socks and mittens, this book covers a range of techniques, skill levels and yarns in 25 accessible knitting patterns. The majority of the patterns are graded from newborns to 10-year-olds, so you can pick just the right piece for the smallest in the family.

These classic knits combined with dreamy photography and playful illustrations create a children’s knitwear book unlike anything seen in this genre before.

Quick Knit Baby Toys by Juliette Michelet

A charming collection of 20 knitting patterns for baby comforter toys. The dolls are designed to be soft and squidgy so they can be held easily by little hands. The 20 dolls include animals and people, and a wide range of fun and colourful designs! Choose from one of the simpler designs like the very simple Baby and Bird patterns, through to more complicated designs like the King and the Fox.

Collage Kit by Minna Gilligan

Bespoke illustrations and handpainted backgrounds sit among vintage cakes, blooming flowers, absurd knick-knacks, 60s postcards, abandoned family pictures, wild animals and quirky slogans.

For beginners and artists alike, all you need is a pair of scissors and a glue stick to bring to life the perfect card for a friend, a vision board for your next trip or simply a remarkable collage creation to get lost in. There's no right or wrong, just the absolute chaos of creativity; the possibilities are endless.

Four Seasons by Maria Rivans

A unique introduction to the art of collage, from UK collage artist Maria Rivans.

This book is sure to appeal to discerning crafters and art hobbyists, with a wide range of beautiful, high quality images that can be uniquely combined into a one-of-a-kind artwork! Give it as a gift, or keep it for yourself and share your artistic works with friends and family.

Hot Girl Crochet by Rose Svane

Contemporary crochet star Rose Svane will teach you how to crochet your own cool clothes, accessories and Scandi homeware.

With a calm, creative vibe, this is the perfect guide for complete beginners, and those who've already caught the crochet bug.

Start with a crash-course in the key skills, then move on to 15 stunning step-by-step projects. Once you've got to grips with the techniques, you'll find that crochet can be a very mindful practice, and you'll soon have an essential new calming and creative outlet.

Fast and Fabulous Knits by Jaime Dorfman

No More Half-Finished Sweaters!

Achieve your knit wardrobe goals faster with super-cute and super-speedy sweaters, vests and cardigans from knitwear designer Jaime Dorfman. Wielding colorful bulky and super-bulky yarns to expert effect, Jaime's designs are modern, trendy and flattering.

Macrame by Francoise Vauzeilles

Quick Crafts: Macrame is a fabulous book that will get you knotting up a storm in an afternoon!

There are more than 30 simple and beautiful projects for readers to turn their hands to, including braided wreaths, fringed lampshades and woven wall hangings.

All the projects are shown in versatile Scandi neutrals, which would make a tasteful addition to any home, but if you decide to feature a bit of colour, there's handy information on using natural dyes included.

Made Weave Love by Phoebe Jones

Master the art of weaving with over 20 stunning projects

Phoebe Jones is on a mission to make weaving accessible to all. In her debut book, Made Weave Love, Phoebe shows you the joys of weaving and how this gentle and intuitive craft can spark creativity in your life. Covering everything from the essential tools and how to build your own loom, to selecting the perfect yarn and finding colour and design inspiration, Phoebe carefully guides you through what you need to get started.

Advent: Festive German Bakes to Celebrate the Coming of Christmas by Anja Dunk

The Advent season is one of the most special times of the year, when candles twinkle, the Christmas tree is decorated, and the smells of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove fill the kitchen

In her new cookbook, Advent, Anja Dunk shares her recipes for the very best of traditional German festive bakes. From lightly spiced Lebkuchen, frosted cinnamon stars, jam-filled ginger hearts, snow-capped coconut macaroons, to marzipan-filled Stollen, edible tree decorations, lucky meringue mushrooms and a gingerbread house dripping with candies and sugar icicles, you will find delectable spiced treats to share with friends and family.

Some of My Best Friends are Cookies by Emelia Jackson

How devoted are you to your favourite cookie? Meet Emelia Jackson, whose dedication to perfection knows no bounds. From basic bikkies to help the unconfident baker grow their technical skills, to the finest, fanciest finds from all corners of the globe; this book is filled with delicious treats to gift or just to bake and gobble up yourself!

For bakers and people who don't yet think of themselves as bakers – welcome to the cookie club.