With the dark nights drawing it’s the ideal time to start thinking about how to keep your ‘little darlings’ entertained. And what better way to keep your children amused than crafting together?

Coats Crafts UK has launched three cute soft toys kits from Anchor that are not only fun to make but are also cuddly companions. The three characters include Blue the Dog, Cleo the Cat and Ruby the Rabbit which cater for both boys and girls, and are perfect to make with children or as gorgeous gift for a loved one.

Blue the Dog is a cool companion for any little boy. He has cute patches and wears blue dungarees with a pouch for his favourite possession, a bone!

Ruby the rabbit and Cleo the Cat are very much girly girls, wearing pink and purple pinafores which they accessorise with pink bows - making them a perfect pal for any girl.

You don’t have to be a whiz on a sewing machine to create a well finished soft toy. Simple stitches can be used to attach the felt details, a sewing machine is useful for stitching the soft toy outline however it is not essential and they can be stitched by hand.

Making the cute toys couldn’t be easier. The kits come in a handy bag that is ideal for transporting your soft toy and contains everything you need to make these adorable characters: fabric, felt, stuffing, Anchor Stranded Cotton with easy to follow instructions and templates. The rrp is £16.95 per kit.

For more information and stockists call Coats Crafts UK Consumer Services on (01325) 394237.