Lullaby Lodge

Hello everyone, I usually have a tutorial to share with you on Tuesdays, but this week I have a free pattern instead.  I hope you like my Starburst Daisy Dishcloths.  Homemade dishcloths really brighten up your day, especially when they come in such delicious colours.  I think they would also make great coasters or table mats. Starburst Daisy Dishcloth Materials Aran / Worsted cotton yarn small amounts  (approx. 15g / half Oz each colour when making a 2 colour daisy). Darning needle Hook 5mm (H) Size Dishcloth 20 cm (8  inches) diameter Ability Intermediate Abbreviations US Terms (UK Conversion) tr - treble crochet (double treble crochet) dc - double crochet (treble crochet) sc - single crochet (double crochet) hdc - half double crochet (half treble crochet) fpdc - front post double crochet (front post treble crochet) ch - chain st(s) - stitch(es) sp - space sl st - slip stitch bl - back loops cl - cluster bcl - beginning cl

Hello friends, it's Tutorial Tuesday again and this week I will be showing you how to make these perfectly, pretty, daisy, granny squares.  I just love making granny squares and there are so many projects you can use them for.  This week's Freebie Friday is featuring lots ways to use those squares, so be sure to check it out... Video Tutorial As a Lovecrafts affiliate I may receive a small commission from qualifying purchases... Ditsy Daisy Granny Square Materials Stylecraft Special aran Darning needle Scissors Abbreviations / Terms US terms are used through out (UK terms) dc - double crochet (treble crochet) tr - treble crochet (double treble crochet) ch - chain sl st - slip stitch st(s) - stitch(s) sp - space pc - popcorn bpc - beginning popcorn Special stitches:    Popcorn  - 3 dc in same st, remove hook from stitch and insert in top of first dc from front to back, insert into last dc and pull loop through. Beginni

The Granny Flower Square is probably the most simple flower motif out there and can be used to make almost anything your imagination can think of.  Of course my most favourite thing to make has always been blankets and I have made many in the past using this motif. The Granny Flower Square This pattern now has a video tutorial (new for 2021)... Abbreviations dc - double crochet tr - treble crochet sl st - slip stitch  ch - chain  sp - space Instructions in parenthesis [  ] are repeated the required number of times.  Join new colours with a sl st.  Start each round with a ch 3 or chain less dc unless otherwise stated.  US terms are used throughout. Foundation Ch 4 and join with a sl st to form a ring Round 1 work 12 dc into the ring. Round 2 work 2 dc into each space between the stitches from the previous round. Round 3 work 3 dc into the spaces between each pair of stitches from the previous round. Round 4 starting in any sp ch 4, 2 tr, ch 2, 3 tr in the same sp (corner made), [3

It is always a really exciting time for me when I get commissioned to make a new blanket.  Especially when asked to make one in Cath Kidston inspired colours.  I have always loved her gorgeous fabrics, stunning colour combinations and the vintage feel to her designs.  So here is my Vintage Granny Flower blanket... For this blanket I have used Stylecraft Special Aran and a 5 mm hook.  The blanket measures approximately 110 x 110 cm. Colours used: Pomegranate,  Fondant,  Baby Pink,  Lemon,  Meadow,  Cloud Blue and  Cream. I started by making the flowers.  I don't use a pattern for this but there are many available on the internet as it is just a simple granny flower design.  I just love this combination of colours.  These are my happy colours! Once all the flowers were finished I worked a couple of rounds in Cream, to make them into squares.   The squares were then joined with Cloud Blue.  I used the continuous join as you go method.  You c