If you like Futurama, you’ll love Bender! He’s a handsome addition to the top of your cistern and he’ll guard your spare roll.

You will need 100gr of DK yarn in light grey as well as small amounts in black, mid-grey and white. You will also need stuffing and some thin plastic to stiffen his feet and hands - an empty milk carton or margarine tub is ideal.

Bender is worked in stocking stitch with some simple shaping, and basic embroidery skills are needed for the details.