Craft in harmony with the changing seasons; create 17 stunning projects designed to connect you with the natural world and aid your magical practice.
Discover a range of crafts, including knitting, crochet and macramé, and work with natural materials including pinecones, flowers and twigs.
The turning of the seasons, known as the Wheel of the Year, is rich in history and forms an integral part of various modern-day magical practices. Structured seasonally to guide you through the year, this inspiring book will ground and calm you as you get creative and is suitable for crafters of all abilities. Renowned author and podcaster Deb Bowen introduces each of the 8 seasons with warmth, clarity and insight, while each of the 17 projects has been lovingly created by best-selling craft author Claire Gelder.
A range of 17 inspiring projects with all the necessary techniques clearly described. Revel in the warmth and joy of summer with a glorious flower crown for Beltane; decorate your table with cute and cuddly knitted pumpkins for Samhain (autumn); create festive cheer with a rowan berry garland for Yule (winter); and welcome the coming spring with a macramé hanging jar glowing with dried flowers. Natural crafts inspired by the world around you: discover a range of projects that incorporate natural items, from a smudge stick made from rosemary and dried rose petals, a Brigid's cross woven from reeds and a wand, crafted from fallen or beach-combed wood. Included with each holiday are corresponding crystals and essential oils: the crystals offer you an insight into the mineral kingdom; the essential oils will elicit fragrances that beckon you to fond memories and awaken your senses. A fascinating introduction to each of the 8 seasons, and historical insights into the traditions, folklore and rituals that shape our world today.
Connect to the natural world around you, and craft consciously and sustainably in harmony with the changing seasons.
Introduction 6
How to use this book 8
Getting Started: The Wheel of the Year Cape 10
Samhain 22
About Samhain 24
Knitted Pumpkins 26
Besom 38
Yule 44
About Yule 46
Rowan Berry Garland 48
Pinecone Wishes 52
Imbolc 56
About Imbolc 58
Wand 60
Brigids Cross 64
Ostara 70
About Ostara 72
Dyed Eggs Wall Hanging 74
Macramé Flower Lanterns 78
Beltane 84
About Beltane 86
Flower Crown 88
Macramé Meditation Charm 92
Litha 98
About Litha 100
Wheel of the Year Embroidery 102
Sunstone & Selenite Bracelet 108
Lughnasadh 114
About Lughnasadh 116
Smudge Stick 118
Charm Bag 122
Mabon 128
About Mabon 130
Poppet 132
The Wreath of the Year 138
Conclusion & Thanks 144
Claire Gelder discovered Tarot cards at a young age and has been reading them ever since; in fact, she first met her co-author Deb through one of Debs Tarot courses. Claire believes in the magic that surrounds us in the world, and she is committed to keeping the traditional crafts of our ancestors alive, with her own magical twist.
In 2015, Claire left her career as an NHS Director to launch her business, Wool Couture, which specializes in knitting, crocheting, weaving and macramé; their craft kits are enjoyed by people all over the world. As well as being a successful entrepreneur, Claire is also a firm believer in the therapeutic values of craft, particularly its benefits to mental health and well-being she has been crafting for relaxation and fun for over thirty years.
This is Claires eighth book with Search Press. Claire lives in Wakefield, UK, and is proud to be continuing Yorkshires textile tradition.
Find Claire at: www.clairegelder.com
Find Wool Couture at: www.woolcouturecompany.com
Deb Bowen is the co-author of A Good Friend for Bad Times: Helping Others through Grief. Her creative nonfiction and poetry focus on living in harmony with the environment, and have been published in literary journals in the United States. The materials she creates for her workshops, courses, and retreats invite participants to explore a deep connection to nature and the metaphysical world beyond. She is the co-host of internationally acclaimed PsychicTeachers podcast. The show will celebrate its 15th anniversary on-air on March 10th 2025. It has been downloaded 6,715,502 times, averaging about 14,000 downloads per week, with a monthly average of 52,000-60,000 downloads per month. Find out more at:
- www.debbowen.com
- Deb Bowen, Author on Facebook
- PsychicTeachers Podcast on iTunes
