Crafting the Wheel of the Year
17 Magical Projects to Honour Nature's Seasons
Published on 12. September 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-80092-237-2 (ISBN)
Description
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 macrame, 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 macrame 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.
Discover a range of crafts, including knitting, crochet and macrame, 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 macrame 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.
Reviews / Votes
The Wheel of the Year is a truly spellbinding guide which I was deeply honoured to be gifted from @searchpress. Opening its pages felt like stepping into a circle of timeless wisdom and creativity.With 17 enchanting projects, this book beautifully weaves together history, folklore, and practical witchcraft with knitting, crochet, macrame, and the natural treasures we gather along the way. From flower crowns for Beltane to knitted pumpkins for Samhain, rowan garlands for Yule to charm bags for everyday spellwork. Each project feels like a ritual, uniting creativity and intention with the rhythm of nature.
The book is structured like a journey around the Wheel, carrying you from the tender rebirth of spring to the golden blaze of autumn and into the deep stillness of winter. Each creation is steeped in ancestral echoes and seasonal magic.
I have already loved crafting my own charm bag, imbued with intention, and I cannot wait to bring to life more of these seasonal creations as the wheel turns. What better way to spend a golden blustery autumn day spent indoors, crocheting a Wheel of the Year cape to wrap around myself like a cosy protective cloak, whilst reading my favourite book and the winds dancing outside.
The projects are clear and easy to follow, yet brimming with lore and meaning. This is far more than a craft guide, it is a witch's companion, a cauldron of creativity and ancestral wisdom to carry you through the cycles of the year. I truly cannot recommend it enough; it has already become a treasured part of my practice. A must-have for every modern witch and seasonal soul, this book truly casts a spell.
The Wheel of the Year is a lantern of inspiration to carry through the seasons. Every page feels like stepping into a circle of ancestral wisdom, a perfect blend of craft and witchcraft. -- Kelli Briggs * @thenocturnalbookworm *
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Tunbridge Wells
United Kingdom
Product notice
With flaps
Dimensions
Height: 259 mm
Width: 207 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
587 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80092-237-2 (9781800922372)
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Schweitzer Classification
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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 Deb's 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 macrame; 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 Claire's eighth book with Search Press. Claire lives in Wakefield, UK, and is proud to be continuing Yorkshire's 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
In 2015, Claire left her career as an NHS Director to launch her business, Wool Couture, which specializes in knitting, crocheting, weaving and macrame; 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 Claire's eighth book with Search Press. Claire lives in Wakefield, UK, and is proud to be continuing Yorkshire's 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
Content
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
Brigid's Cross 64
Ostara 70
About Ostara 72
Dyed Eggs Wall Hanging 74
Macrame Flower Lanterns 78
Beltane 84
About Beltane 86
Flower Crown 88
Macrame 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
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
Brigid's Cross 64
Ostara 70
About Ostara 72
Dyed Eggs Wall Hanging 74
Macrame Flower Lanterns 78
Beltane 84
About Beltane 86
Flower Crown 88
Macrame 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