Lullaby Lodge

We like to go all out for Christmas lunch in our house.  We have the traditional English Christmas fare of, turkey, stuffing, pigs in blankets, roast potatoes and parsnips, sprouts and more.  So as I'm sure you can understand, there are a lot of leftovers, but, not wanting anything to go to waste we always have a delicious turkey pie on Boxing Day, to use them all up and I thought you might like to try it too... Boxing Day Pie Ingredients (serves 4-6) 2 leeks Double cream 1 sheet of ready rolled pastry (short or puff is fine) Stilton cheese (optional) 1 heaped tsp plain flour Christmas Lunch Leftovers Turkey, veg, stuffing, pigs in blankets, gravy Wash and slice the leeks and gently fry them in a little oil.  We use olive oil, but you can use your favourite. Cut your cold turkey into chunks and add to a pie dish Do the same with leftover veg, stuffing and pigs in blankets (you really can use whatever leftovers you have) Once the leeks are sof

Well hello everyone.  This is the last addition to the Christmas craft along this year and is so quick and easy you can make it in a matter of minutes.  What better way to finish our craft along than with something pretty to hang on your tree.  I have loved using the Bernat Velvet yarn so much and this is the perfect way to use up those last scraps of yarn. Velvet Baubles Materials Bernat Velvet (small amounts) Darning needle 60mm bauble Stitch marker Ribbon Hook 6mm (J) Abbreviations US Terms (UK Conversion) sc - single crochet (double crochet) sc2tog - single crochet 2 together (double crochet 2 together) ch - chain st(s) - stitch(es) pm - place marker Other notes:   Velvet Baubles are worked in a spiral, do not join.  Move marker up at the end of each round. Starting with a magic loop Round 1  ch1 (does not count as st), 6sc into ring.  Pull tight but do not join. Pm in 1st sc. Round 2  Starting in the first sc

Hello friends.  I have something a little unusual to share with you today.  I'm not really sure if cooking counts as a craft, but I thought it would make a nice change to do something different.   I always like to cook a nice roast for Sunday lunch and finish it off with some kind of homemade pudding.  During the week we try to be a bit more healthy, so the weekend is time for treating ourselves, especially as it's almost Christmas. Although I do love to cook, I am not really much of a baker.  All that faffing around weighing stuff and being precise, it's just not me.  I like to experiment and just chuck stuff in when I'm cooking, so I tend to stick to a few deserts that I can make, without needing to check a recipe or watch Youtube.  Bread and Butter Pudding is one of my goto puddings, as it's so simple and can be adapted to suit your mood.  One of our favourite ways of making it is with chocolate spread sandwiches.  So yummy!  So I thought why not try and ma

Hello friends!  I'm sure you are all super busy this holiday season, but there is always time for crochet right?  It's so nice at this time of year, to be indoors, all cosy and warm.  With your Christmas decorations up and feeling festive with a little something Christmasy on your hook.  Go make yourself a nice cup of coco, get your hook out and crochet up one of these lovelies... You can never have too many baubles on your tree and these crochet ones are so pretty.  I love the way the gaps in the crochet allow the ball underneath to shine through and the sparkly yarn adds extra glitz.  You can find this pattern at Annie Design Crochet. Christmas Baubles This time of year is always so busy, busy, busy.  What with all the shopping, decorating and cooking, but you can still whip up this super cute, crochet Santa in no time at all.  Add a hanging thread for an adorable tree decoration, or you could make lots and use them for gift toppers.  The pattern i

Hello everyone.  It's Christmas craft along time again and this week I have a super cute pattern to share with you.  I have been really enjoying experimenting, with Bernat's Velvet and will be making lot's of new patterns using this yarn.  Bernat Velvet is so soft and snuggly, you just cant stop touching it.  Have you tried this yarn before?  It really is beautifully soft, albeit a little tricky to work with.  So what to make first?  I needed a Christmas gift for my niece and nephew and just thought this yarn would make great Christmas stockings, perfect for a baby's first Christmas or just to make your home look extra festive. Velvet Stocking Materials 1 ball each in 2 colours Bernat Velvet yarn Darning needle Hook 6mm (J) Size Approx. 15 inches (38cm) long Abbreviations  US terms   (UK conversion) sc - single crochet (double crochet) hdc - half double crochet (half treble crochet) sl st - slip stitch ch - chain st - stitch

Hello friends.  It's that time of year that is meant to be all about giving, so I have decided to do a Christmas giveaway.  One lucky winner will receive the first prize, of ten Lullaby Lodge PDF's.  This will include a mix of Christmas themed patterns, blanket patterns and printables... ...and five runners up will receive these super cute personalised Christmas labels. So how can you be in for a chance to win?  Just use the Rafflecopter below.  There are lots of ways to enter and you don't need to do them all, just choose the ones you would like to do.  The more points you get the higher your chance of winning.  You will need to give your email address to enter (this is how I will contact the winners).  I will not use your email address for any other reason. THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW OVER. CLICK HERE TO SEE WHO WON! If you have any friends that you think would like to enter, please share on your social media.  The giveaway entries close on 14th of

Hello friends, I have been really busy creating these super cute belly bands for all your handmade Christmas gifts.  They come in 2 sizes making them great for dishcloths, spacloths, scrubbies, hats, gloves, socks and more.  They can be easily printed off at home and look great on both white and kraft paper.  100gsm or more is recommended. The labels are available to buy from my Etsy Store , or as a free gift when you sign up to my Patreon page (this is by far the cheaper option).  You can become a patron from as little as $1 a month and can cancel at anytime.  Other benefits of becoming a patron include... Exclusive patron only content Sneak peeks at patterns in the making Opportunities to pattern test Special offers and coupon codes Pdf patterns Pattern support  Private messaging service The small labels are great for dishcloths... ...and the larger ones shown here, with a beanie and mini hot water bottle. So be sure to head on over to Patreon and

Hello friends, this week for the Christmas craft along, I have updated another old pattern.  You can find the original pattern here...   This mini hot water bottle cover, makes a wonderful quick and easy, last minute gift.  I'm sure there is someone you know, who would love one of these. Mini Hottie Materials   1, 50g ball Drops Eskimo or any other yarn with similar gauge  500ml hot water bottle Stitch marker Needles 8mm dpn's or circular needles (using magic loop method). 7mm dpn's or circular needles Ability    Beginner who is familiar  with working in the round Size Fits 500ml hot water bottle Gauge 10 x 10 cm = 11sts x 15 rows in stocking stitch Abbreviations k - knit k2tog - knit 2 together st(s) - stitch(s) ssk - slip, slip, knit pm - place marker Special Stitches 2x2  rib - [k2, p2] Other notes:  This project will use an entire ball of yarn, if your gauge is not spot on