Showing posts with label Shawl. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shawl. Show all posts

Wednesday 18 March 2020

2020 Spring Scarves & Shawls Roundup - Celebrate spring and make one of these gorgeous lightweight scarves or shawls...

Although the winter has been pretty mild here in Windsor, I think we can really feel the beginning of spring.  The the trees are trimmed with pink blossom and the golden daffodils are bobbing their pretty trumpets in the breeze.  The temperature has also risen too and the sun has been shining, tempting us to take off our coats.

With the weather warming, it's time to switch to more lightweight accessories, so I thought I would take a look at scarves and shawls, perfect for spring.  Here are the ones I picked out by my favourite designers...





The first is this pretty shawl by Pattern Princess.  She uses a cotton blend yarn, making it a perfect accessory for spring and if you have a whole day to yourself to crochet, can be made in only 8 hours.

8 Hour Cabana Shawl




This infinity scarf is a great addition to your spring wardrobe.  Wear it loose on warmer days and double wrap it on cooler ones.  Crocheted in lovely colourful cottons, pattern by Dora Does.

Leap Year Infinity Scarf





Another pattern by Dora Does, this stunning spring shawl.

Perceptions Triangle Scarf






I love this pretty in pink scarf by Golden Lucy Crafts.  The tiny flowers are just adorable.

Spring Blossom Scarf





Another simple yet elegant shawl pattern.  It can be worn both over the shoulders as a traditional shawl or bandana style like a scarf.  Pattern by Knitting With Chopsticks.

Gathering Driftwood Shawl




Shawls really are perfect for spring, they add just the right amount of warmth and a splash of colour.  This lacy pattern is by Annie Design Crochet.

One Skein Crochet Shawl




Crochet flower garlands are so pretty and fun to make but I never thought of wearing them before.  What an original design by Crafty Kitty Crochet.

Cherry Blossom Scarf





My last choice is another design by Dora Does.  The yarn is incredibly pretty and sets of this simple scarf pattern perfectly.

Expansion Scarf




I do hope you found some inspiration here and will visit my featured designers.  Which is your favourite?  Let me know in the comments below...


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I will be back soon with more crochet to share with you.  Bye for now...

Catherine
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Sunday 20 October 2019

Faerie Cake Shawl - The perfect project for beginner knitters...

It's that time of year again, when we all want to wrap up cosy and warm and what better way to keep snuggly than with my Faerie Cake Shawl.  This project is great for beginner knitters as it uses only garter stitch with simple increases and decreases to shape the scarf and the colour changing nature of the yarn gives a lovely striped effect without all those ends to weave in.


This pattern was previously only available in my store and has now been updated and improved.  I wanted to share this pattern with you all, I hope you will like it.  Use #lullabylodge to share your makes, I love to see what you have all been up to.


Faerie Cake Shawl



Materials
  2 balls Caron Cakes or similar yarn 


Ability  
Beginner

Size
Approximately 145 cm (75 inches) measured across the long edge.

Gauge
Not essential for this project

Abbreviations
k - knit
k2tog - knit 2 together
yo - yarn over
st(s) - stitch(s)

Other notes: The shawl is worked in garter stitch (knit every row), back and forth on circular needles and continued in pattern until you reach your desired size.  It is recommended to make the tassels first to ensure you have enough yarn.  If you don’t want to add the tassels, this project may be made with just 1 ball.  I used Caron Cakes yarn, in the colour Faerie Cake.


With 5 mm circular needles cast on 5 st’s and k 2 rows.  I like to use Knit Pro Symfonie needles.  The wood is so light and smooth to use.  If your hands ache or tire easily when knitting you should give them a go...

Row 1 k2, yo, k1, yo k to end

Row 2 knit

Row 3 k2, yo, k to the last 2 st’s, k 2tog

Row 4 knit

These 4 rows form pattern.  Continue in pattern until you reach desired size, making sure to leave enough yarn to cast off.  Cast off and weave in ends.

Sew tassels to long ends of shawl.


I used 1 full ball for the knitted part and a partial ball for the tassels, this creates a "shawlett" style that may be worn across the shoulders in the traditional way or back to front bandanna style.


You can continue until you run out of yarn if you would like a larger shawl.  An ad free, pdf copy of this pattern may be purchased in my Etsy Store.

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Catherine
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Friday 21 June 2019

Summer Shawls perfect for your holiday wardrobe - Free crochet patterns selected by Lullaby Lodge...

A summer shawl really is a great addition to your wardrobe.  Thrown over your shoulders after the sun goes down, perfect for dressing up an outfit when you are out for the evening or wear as a sarong by the beach; the ways to wear them are endless and there are so many gorgeous designs out there.  I have chosen a few of my favourites to share with you...


Crochet Summer Shawls



I just love the colours in this first shawl and the addition of the little pom pom hearts is super cute.  The pattern is by Wilma Westenburg and is available free on her blog...

Lovely Luisa Shawl




Duck Egg is one of my favourite colours and this shawl by Kim Gusman is just the prettiest thing.

Oasis Wrap




Just look at the lace pattern on this shawl and the colours are so summery.  The design is by Kristin Omdhal.

Sanibella Beaded Crochet Shawl




Pretty in pink, this stunning shawl by Kirsten Holloway is perfect for a wedding.  It certainly does look dreamy...

Daydream Wrap




This circular shawl by Drops Design, has a real boho, gipsy feel to it.

Magic Summer Shawl



My last choice is this gorgeous colour gradient shawl by Mijo Crochet.

Tea Flower Shawl




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You know, this week I don't think I can decide on a favourite, they are all so beautiful.  Which one would you make?  Let me know in the comments below and don't forget to follow (in the sidebar) and subscribe for more posts like this...

Enjoy!
Catherine
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