Lullaby Lodge

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'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 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, 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

Hello friends, Halloween is over and the weather is getting colder, which means we are nearing my favourite time of year.  I just love Christmas and what better way to build the excitement than with some Christmas crafts.  Join me all through November and December as I try out lots of new projects with a Christmasy theme.  There will be lots of crochet and other yarny crafts, kids crafts and more.  Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss out on any posts, and why not join my Facebook Group too, where we can all share our Christmas makes... Our first project for the Christmas CAL is one of my own designs.  It is actually the first ever pattern I wrote on this blog and it has been updated and improved with new artwork, including round by round photos.  If you would like to see the original pattern you can do so here... Sock Yarn Baubles Materials Sock yarn (small amounts) Darning needle Tiny bows or some ribbon 60mm bauble Stitch marker Glue gun Hot g