CROCHET queen Ruth Egar likes a hands-on craft approach to Christmas decoration. She’s offering the first 10 Bargain Hunter readers to email her a free pattern for this delicious crochet mince pie decoration.

The offer includes patterns for pine cone and a pair of mittens decorations. It’s the perfect present for make-and-do fanatics. Email hello@littleyarns.com.

These three patterns are available to buy at her online store, www.littleyarns.com. The price is in dollars and they cost $6 (€4).