Showing posts with label Motifs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Motifs. Show all posts

Friday 8 October 2021

Ditsy Daisy bunting. Decorate a childs room or pretty up your home with my pretty daisy bunting pattern...


Hello friends, it's been a while again since I last posted but here we are at last and with a new pattern to share with you.  My Ditsy Daisy granny square has been so popular I thought why not use it to decorate your home.  So my granny square became a triangle and the triangle became this pretty daisy buntiing and who doesn't love a bit of bunting?




The perfect way to add a touch of colour and cheeriness to your home, or a childs room and I have made an acompanying video tutorial to work alongside the written pattern. 






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Ditsy Daisy Bunting



Materials

Aran / worsted yarn in various colours
5mm hook
Darning needle

Gauge

Not essential for this project

Ability

Advanced beginner

Abbreviations US Terms (UK conversion)

sc - single crochet (double crochet)
dc - double crochet (treble crochet) 
tr - treble crochet (double treble crochet)
sl st - slip stitch
ch - chain
st - stitch
sp - space
pc - popcorn
bpc - begining popcorn

Size
Adjustable


Special stitches:

Popcorn - 3dc in same st, remove hook from stitch and insert in top first dc from front to back, insert into last dc and pull loop through.

Beginning popcorn - ch3, 2dc in same sp, remove hook from st and insert in top ch3 from front to back, insert into last st loop from back to front and pull through.




Other notes:  I used Stylecraft Special Aran in colours Baby Mint, Baby Pink, Fondant, Cream, Saffron, and Aspen to make my bunting.  Depending on what type of yarn you have used you may be able to dry block your pennants by simply placing on a blocking board and leaving overnight.  Alternatively, they may be wet or steam blocked.  You can make as many pennants as you wish to adjust the size of your bunting.  I made 9 and my finished bunting measured approx 128 inches (325cm)



Daisy Pennants (make as many as you need)

 

With yellow, ch4 and join with sl st to form ring.

Round 1 Ch3 (counts as dc), 11dc into ring, join with sl st to top ch3.  Fasten off.  (12dc)


 


Round 2 With white, join in any sp, bpc in same sp, ch2, pc, ch2 in each sp around.  Join with sl st to top of 1st pc.  Fasten off.  (12pc)



 

Round 3 With coloured yarn, join in any sp, [ch4 (counts as tr), 2tr, ch3, 3tr] in same sp (corner formed), *[3dc in next sp] 3 times, [3tr, ch3, 3tr] in next sp,* repeat from *to* twice, [3dc in next sp] 3 times, join to top ch4 with st st.  (18tr, 27dc) 




Round 4 Ch1 (does not count as st) sc in next st and each st around, with [2sc, ch1, 2sc] in each corner.

 


Fasten off and weave in ends.  Block finished pennants before joining if needed.

 


Joining Pennants


With white ch 60

 


[Join to first pennant with sc in ch sp of top right corner, sc in each st across and corner sp, ch16] repeat for all pennants, ch 60.  Fasten off and weave in ends.








You bunting will look great in a childs room, used to brighten up your kitchen or even in the garden...









I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and I will be back soon with more patterns to share with you.

take care for now...

Catherine
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Wednesday 25 September 2019

Sunflower Granny Squares - Learn how to crochet them in this tutorial by Lullaby Lodge...

Hello friends, autumn is upon us, the air is crisp in the morning, the days are still warm with a last hint of summer and the leaves are starting to turn golden and fall off the trees.  What better way to celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of fall with this gorgeous, sunny, sunflower, granny square.


Sunflower Granny Square


Materials

Yarn
Darning needle


Hook

Use a hook recommended on your yarn ball band

Abbreviations US Terms (UK Conversion)

dc - double crochet (treble crochet)
sc - single crochet (double crochet)
tr - treble crochet (double treble crochet)
hdc - half double crochet (half treble crochet)
ch - chain
st(s) - stitch(es)
sp(s) - space(s)
sl st - slip stitch
cl - cluster
bcl - beginning cluster
ps - puff stitch
yo - yarn over
sk - skip


Special Stitches

Beginning cluster: ch2, [Yo, insert hook into st and pull up a loop, yo pull through 2 loops] x3, yo pull through all loops, ch1 to lock in place.

Cluster: [Yo, insert hook into st and pull up a loop, yo pull through 2 loops] x4, yo pull through all loops, ch1 to lock in place.

Puff stitch: [Yo, insert hook into st and pull up a long loop] x4, yo pull through all loops, ch1 to secure puff.

Other notes:  US terms throughout.  I used aran / worsted cotton yarn to make my squares with a 5mm (H) hook.  This creates a square that measures approximately 6 inches.  You can of course make your squares using any yarn, just use the hook size recommended on your yarn ball band, (this may change the size of your square).  When starting the first ps, pull up a loop to the height of the st, this looks more seamless than chaining 2 to start.

Granny Square


Ch4 and join with sl st to form ring.

Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 12sc into ring, join to 1st sc.  (12sc)


Round 2 Ch1, sc in same st, [ch3, sc in next st] around, ch3, sl st to sc.  (12sc, 12 ch3 sps)


Round 3 Sl st into next sp, ch1, sc in same sp, [ch3, sc in next sp] around, ch3, sl st to sc.  (12sc, 12 ch3 sps)


If you are starting a new colour, join in any ch sp.  If continuing with same colour, sl st to next ch sp.

Round 4 pull up a loop, ps in ch sp, ps in same sp, [2ps in next sp] around, sl st to top ps.  (24ps)


If you are starting a new colour, join in any ch sp.  If continuing with same colour, sl st to next ch sp.

Round 5 Bcl in same sp, ch1,  [cl in next sp, ch1] around, sl st to top bcl.  (24cl)


If you are starting a new colour, join in any ch sp.  If continuing with same colour, sl st to next ch sp.

Round 6 Ch4 (counts as tr), 2tr in same sp, ch2, 3tr in same sp, *3dc in next sp, 3hdc in next sp, 3sc in next sp, 3hdc in next sp, 3dc in next sp, [3tr, ch2, 3tr] in next sp* repeat from *to * 3 times, 3dc in next sp, 3hdc in next sp, 3sc in next sp, 3hdc in next sp, 3dc in next sp, join with sl st to top ch4.  (24tr, 24dc, 24hdc, 12sc)


These sunflowers would also make great coasters.  Simply omit round 6 and instead work 3sc in each ch sp around.

I really enjoyed designing this square and I think a blanket made with these squares would look fabulous.  What would you make with yours?  Let me know in the comments below...




I used this motif for the basis of a beautiful granny square scarf, you can find the video tutorial here...





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Tuesday 17 September 2019

The "Diane Rachael" granny square, a tutorial by Lullaby Lodge...

Hello friends, I have a really special pattern to share with you today, this pretty granny square.  Sadly a year ago we buried my sister Diane.  She suffered for many years from Multiple Sclerosis, a truly terrible disease.  I wanted to make something in her honour and so the Diane Rachael Square was born.  

My sister loved the colour yellow and even had her husband paint her room in yellow so it would cheer her up.  She also loved flowers particularly daffodils, so the square just had to be of a flower design in yellow yarn...

Diane Rachael Square



Materials

Yarn
Darning needle

Hook

Use a hook recommended on your yarn ball band

Abbreviations US Terms (UK Conversion)

dc - double crochet (treble crochet)
sc - single crochet (double crochet)
hdc - half double crochet (half treble crochet)
ch - chain
st(s) - stitch(es)
sp(s) - space(s)
sl st - slip stitch
cl - cluster
bcl - beginning cluster
yo - yarn over
sk - skip

Special Stitches

Beginning cluster: ch2, [Yo, insert hook into st and pull up a loop, yo pull through 2 loops] x3, yo pull through all loops, ch1 to lock in place.

Cluster: [Yo, insert hook into st and pull up a loop, yo pull through 2 loops] x4, yo pull through all loops, ch1 to lock in place.

Other notes: US terms used throughout.  I made my square with Scheepjes Cahlista Aran in Lemonade, with a 4.5mm hook and my finished square measured approximately 6 inches.

Ch4 and join with sl st to form ring.

Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 8sc into ring, join with sl st to 1st sc.  (8sc)


Round 2 Bcl in next st, ch2, [cl in next st, ch2] in each st, join with sl st to top bcl.  (8cl)


Round 3 Sl st to next sp, bcl, ch2, cl in same sp, [cl, ch2, cl, ch2] in each sp around, join with sl st to top bcl.  (16cl)


Round 4 Sl st across to 2nd sp, ch1, [sc, ch5, sc] in same sp (corner loop made), *ch2, sc in next sp, ch5, sk a sp, sc in next sp, ch2, [sc, ch5, sc] in next sp* repeat from *to* twice, ch2, sc in next sp, ch5 sk a sp, sc in next sp, ch2, sl st to sc.  (4 corner loops, 8 ch2 sps, 4 ch5 sps) 


Round 5 Sl st into corner loop, [bcl, ch2, cl, ch2] in same sp, 2dc in each ch2 sp, 7hdc in each ch5 sp, [ch2, cl, ch2, cl, ch2] in each corner loop, join with sl st to top bcl.  (16dc, 28hdc, 8cl, 8 ch2 sps)


Round 6 Sl st into corner sp, [bcl, ch2, cl, ch2] in same sp, dc in next and each ch2 sp, dc in every st, [ch2, cl, ch2, cl, ch2] in each corner sp, join with sl st to top bcl.  (52dc, 8cl, 8 ch2 sps)


If you would like a bigger square you may repeat round 6 until desired size...

Round 7 Sl st to corner sp, [ch1, sc, ch2, sc] in same sp, sc in top of each cl, 2sc in each ch2 sp, sc in every dc, [sc, ch2, sc] in each corner, join with sl st to sc.  Fasten off and weave in ends.


I plan to design a new baby blanket using this square, so make sure to check back often...



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I hope you enjoyed this pattern, there is an ad free pdf version available in my Etsy Store.  Alternatively this pattern may be obtained by making a donation to the MS Society, read on for instructions.  Please make sure to subscribe to keep updated on new posts.

I have started a fundraising campaign to raise money for the MS Society and would really appreciate any donation.  As a thank you, I will send a  pdf copy of this pattern to anyone who donates.  The minimum donation amount that GoFundMe accepts is £5 and because of this I will also include 2 other granny square pdf patterns.  After donating I will contact you for your email address and forward your patterns to you.




See you all again soon...

Catherine
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Wednesday 17 July 2019

Learn how to surface crochet and make this cute granny square - A Lullaby Lodge tutorial...

Hello lovely people.  This week I thought we would take a look at surface crochet.  This is an advanced technique that can turn something really simple into something amazing.  Don't feel intimidated by it being an advanced technique, as it is actually very easy once you get the hang of it.  This project uses a basic granny square and adding some surface crochet at the end, totally transforms the look of the square.




Spinning Top Granny Square


Materials

Yarn
Darning needle

Hook

Use a hook recommended on your yarn ball band

Abbreviations US Terms (UK conversion)

dc - double crochet (treble crochet)
sc - single crochet (double crochet)
ch - chain
sl st - slip stitch
st(s) - stitch(s)
sp - space

Advanced technique: Surface crochet.  Surface crochet stitches are worked over the top of your regular crochet stitches, usually after the main body of the crochet is finished.  For this pattern we will only be using chain stitches to "draw" pretty patterns on top of our work.

Other notes:  I used Scheepjes Cahlista (Aran) yarn to make my squares, with a 5mm (H) hook, but you can use any yarn you like, just use the hook size recommended on your yarn ball band.  I like to use a chainless dc to start my rounds, you can do this if you wish or use the traditional ch3 as stated in the pattern.

With chosen yarn and hook, ch4 and sl st to form ring.

Round 1 ch3 (counts as dc, in this and every round), 11dc into ring, join with sl st to top ch3.  (12dc).  If you find it easier you can add a stitch marker to your first stitch; move this up each round.


Round 2 ch3, dc in same st, 2dc in each st around, join with sl st to top ch3. (24dc).


Round 3 ch3, dc in same st, [dc in next st, 2dc in next st] repeat around to last st, dc in last st, join with sl st to top ch3.  (36dc).  


Round 4  ch4, 2tr in same st, ch2, 3tr in next st (corner made).  *Dc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, dc in next 2 sts, 3tr in next st, ch2, 3tr in next st* repeat from *to* 3 times.  Dc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, dc in next 2 sts, join with sl st to top ch4.  Fasten off and weave in ends.


Round 5 ch1 (does not count as st) sc in same place, sc in every st around and 3sc in each corner sp, join with sl st to first sc.  Fasten off and weave in ends.


Insert your hook from front to back into the top of any st from round 1.  Holding your yarn at the back of your work, pull up a loop.  Insert your hook into the next st and pull up a loop and pull through loop on hook making a ch st.  Continue to make ch sts in this way in every st from round 1.  Cut yarn.


To finish off neatly, pull yarn through to the front of your work.  Thread onto a darning needle and slide under the first ch st and pull through, next insert your needle into the centre of the last ch st and push through to the back of your work.  Fasten off and weave in ends.


Repeat this process on rounds 2 and 3.


You can really experiment with colours and make some pretty squares...


Changing the background colour totally changes the look.


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I will see you all very soon
Catherine
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