Lullaby Lodge

Hi everyone, it's time for our next addition to the Charity Stash Bash CAL.  If you have not been following along you can check out the links below for more info.  This month our patterns follows on from the theme of last months, with another Summer Stripes pattern.  This time this snazzy friendship bracelet.  Kids love these especially when made in colourful yarns The pattern will use up those last scraps of cotton you have lying around and can be made with any gauge yarn, making it a great stash buster. If you would like to know more about the Chaity Stash Bash CAL you can check out the links below. Helpful Links... 2020 Charity Stash Bash Operation Christmas Child US Operation Christmas Child UK Ravelry pattern page An ad free pdf version of this pattern is available in my online stores, thank you for supporting my work... If you would like to take part and prefer knit over crochet, I have linked some other pa

Hello friends, the sun is shining and I hope you are all able to get out and enjoy the weather.  I have put together some really cute, quick and easy crochet projects to make for your kids, with a summer theme.  The patterns are all free and by my favourite designers, so be sure to go and check them out. I love this cute zesty coin purse by Crochet Cloudberry.  Perfect for your little ones to keep their pennies in, or for yourself... Lime Coin Purse All I hear from Little T in the summer is "Mum can I have an ice pop?".  If your kids love them too then they will love these ice pop cosies by Green Fox Farm Designs. Freeze Pop Holders In the UK we have been making rainbows to hang in our windows to show our support for the NHS.  Why not make one for your kids to hang in their windows too.  The pattern is by The Crafty Therapist. Rainbow of Gratitude When the sun is hot, keep your kids cool in a cute, cotton sun h

Hello everyone!  It's time for our second edition of our Christmas craft along and this week it's one for the kids to enjoy.  Little T loved making this super cute, Tea Light Snowman.  This project is great for using up scraps of yarn and fabric and is so simple to make.  This snowman will look adorable hanging from your tree this year. Tea Light Snowman Materials White yarn Scissors Glue Battery operated tea light Black marker Scraps of fabric Clover Pom Pom Maker Ribbon Start by making a large pom pom.  Little T used a Clover Pom Pom Maker for this, but, you can use your prefered method.  There are many videos on Youtube if you have never made them before.   Make sure you use plenty of yarn so your pom pom is extra fluffy. Carefully cut the yarn and tie securely. Trim into shape... Draw a face on your tea light with a black marker. Glue to the top of your pom pom Cut a strip of fabric for the s

If feels like the summer holidays have only just begun, but before you know it, it will be time for the children to head back to school and what better way to send them off than with one of these super cute pencil cases.  I have found some lovely patterns to share with you today, they are all quick and easy to make and are sure to put a smile on your child's face. Back to School - Crochet Pencil Case Patterns First off we have this really pretty pencil case by Sincerely Pam.  I love the rainbow yarn, it really sets off the hearts beautifully.  Tapestry Heart Pencil Case Your little ones will love this snappy chap and what gorgeous bright colours.  This pencil case is designed by Irene Strange. Mister Snaps Who doesn't love a granny square?  They look super cute in this pencil case designed by Sum of Their Stories. Granny Square Pencil Case The next pencil case has two variations of the same design, one nautical and the other fl

We are just heading into the second week of the summer holidays here in the Uk and we have had some really warm weather lately.  So what better way to cool down than with some delicious ice pops.  Your kids will love these!  These cosies will keep their little hands warm and keep the ice pops cool.  They are so quick and simple to make, you can whip them up in no time at all. Helix Ice Pop Cosy Materials Aran / Worsted cotton yarn small amounts  Darning needle Stitch marker (optional) Hook 4.5mm (7) Size Variable Ability Beginner Abbreviations US Terms (UK Conversion) sc – single crochet (double crochet) ch - chain sl st - slip stitch st(s) - stitch(s) pm - place marker Other notes: I used Drops Paris to make my cosies, but you can use any cotton Aran / worsted weight yarn to make yours.   The cosies are made by working with two colours simultaneously in a spiral.   Move stitch marker up after each round if using.   As the size