Lullaby Lodge

Making crochet granny squares is one of my favourite past times.  I have fallen in love with their cosy vibes and incredible versatility.  You can make so many things with granny squares, blankets of course being one of my favourites, but the world is your oyster when it comes to choosing what you will create with them, bags and accessories being a great option.  Keep reading to learn how to crochet a daisy granny square .   What Makes the Ditsy Daisy Square Pattern Special? Well for a start I just love the cheerfulness of daisy granny squares , they seem so happy and bright, and bring to mind summer months, with daisy studded fields and picnic lunches.  The Ditsy Daisy granny square pattern embodies all of this, in a simple, quick and easy crochet square . It doesn't matter if you are an experienced crocheter or a beginner, I will provide you with everything you need and a free pattern , to show you how to crochet a daisy granny square. Buy the PDF! An...

My Blanket Stitch tutorial has been very popular and many people have asked for a full pattern for one of the blankets featured in that post.  So by popular demand here is the Sweet Dreams Baby Blanket.  I have designed the blanket in two different sizes and two colourways, you can of course use any colours you like and create a truly individual blanket. As a Lovecrafts affiliate I may receive a small commission from qualifying purchases... Buy the PDF! Learn The Blanket Stitch Learn The Shell Edging Sweet Dreams Baby Blanket Materials For the pram [cot] blanket, 2 [4] 100g balls in each colour Stylecraft Special Aran - White, Silver, Baby Pink, (Baby Mint).  You may substitute any Aran or Worsted yarn if you wish. Darning needle. Hook 5mm (H) hook. Size The pram [cot] blanket measures approximately 65 x 85cm (25 x 38 inches), [85 x 110 cm (25 x 43 inches). Ability Advanced beginner. Gauge Not essential for this pro...

If you have children at school, then it's that time of year again that you start to think about teacher gifts.  So for this week's Freebie Friday, I have rounded up some of my favourite free crochet patterns, that will be sure to delight any teacher. Crochet Teacher Gifts - Six to Make One thing teachers do is drink a lot of tea, so why not make this super simple mug cosy.  The pattern is available on the Hobby Craft blog... Chunky Crochet Mug Cosy We all carry water bottles around with us these days and what teacher wouldn't love one of these pretties?  The pattern is available at Design Peak blog, is super simple to make and looks fabulous in pretty pastels...   Bottle Holder These rainbow lip balm holders would brighten up anyone's day.  The pattern is by Kristy Ashmore and is available as a Ravelry download. Lip Balm Holder This stunning pattern by Poppy & Bliss can be used to make dreamcatchers but ...

When I first started making solid granny squares, I loved how quick and versatile they were. But there was always one thing that bothered me… the seam. You know the one – that little ladder that runs up the square where the round is joined. Even when I used the chainless dc start, the seam was still there, faint but noticeable. And once you’ve seen it, you can’t unsee it! That’s what inspired me to experiment until I came up with this method. With just a few tweaks, I found a way to keep my joins tidy and almost invisible. Today, I’m going to show you  how to crochet a seamless solid granny square  that looks perfect from every side – no distracting seam and no gaps. If you too find this seam annoying, then this method will be a game-changer. Why Traditional Solid Granny Squares Show Seams The main issue comes from the way we usually start rounds with a chain 3. This chain sits awkwardly among your stitches, and as you build up the rounds it forms a visible line running vertic...