Crafting the Wheel of the Year: 17 Magical Projects to Honour Nature’s Seasons

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 and rituals that shape our world today.

Claire Gelder loves all things hand-made, hand-woven and hand-crafted. She has been crafting for relaxation and fun for over 30y years. In 2015, Claire launched her business, Wool Couture, which specializes in knitting, crocheting, weaving and macrame. She quickly got her DIY craft kits on the shelves of retail giant John Lewis and, in 2017, secured two Dragons’ Den (UK Shark Tank) investors to help her pass on her passion of crafting to the next generation.
As well as a successful entrepreneur, Claire is also a firm believer in the therapeutic side of craft, particularly its benefits to mental health and well-being. Claire has published 7 books with Search Press, including Bonnie the Cow & Friends, which was awarded highly commended at the Creative Book Awards 2023. Her books have sold over 125K worldwide. Find her at: www.woolcouturecompany.com / @woolcouture on Instagram / @woolcouture1752 on YouTube

Deb Bowen is based in North Carolina. She has been a teacher most of her adult life, and has written material for hundreds of courses, workshops, retreats, and seminars. In 2010, she started the weekly Psychic Teachers Podcast with Samantha Fey. The focus of the podcast is to encourage listeners to connect with their intuitive abilities and to learn about metaphysical concepts and beliefs from around the globe.

Find out more at:
- www.debbowen.com
- Witches of the Shore on Facebook
- Psychic Teachers on iTunes