Lullaby Lodge

Why I Love the Granny Stripe Who doesn’t love a granny stripe? For me, the  granny stripe blanket  is the most quintessential crochet blanket of them all. It’s one of those projects that never goes out of style — simple, squishy, and full of charm and endless colour possibilities.  A Classic Crochet Favourite Granny stripe blankets have been around for decades, and there’s a good reason why they’ve stood the test of time. They’re beginner-friendly, endlessly customisable, and perfect for using up leftover yarn. Simple Stitches, Big Impact You only need to know a handful of basic stitches, and before you know it, you’ll be whipping up a colourful blanket that’s perfect for snuggling on the sofa or gifting. Why This Stitch Works So Well The beauty of the granny stripe is in its rhythm. Once you get into the flow, it’s a meditative, relaxing stitch pattern. Whether you keep it minimal with two colours or go bold with a rainbow palette, it always looks fantastic.  If you...

Everyone loves a granny square , and there are many different ways to make them and countless tutorials available online. But let's be honest, nothing's more frustrating than your beautiful crochet granny squares starting to twist and go wonky, especially after you've worked a few rounds. If you want to learn how to crochet a granny square without twisty corners you are in the right place. This tutorial focuses on a special method to avoid that annoying "twist" you often get with the traditional method. This is particularly helpful when you’re making large granny squares or aiming for a giant granny square blanket,  that's where this trick really shines! Why Do Granny Squares Twist? You might not even notice the twisting on really small squares. But as your granny square grows, the stitches start to lean to the left as you are always working in the same direction. This can cause the corners to twist, making your square look, well, not very square! The goo...