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Ditsy Daisy Granny Squares - Learn how to make them in this crochet tutorial by Lullaby Lodge

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

Free Knitted Garter Stitch & Lace Summer Shawl Pattern

Crafting a handmade knitted shawl is a wonderfully rewarding experience, allowing you to create a beautiful garment that will be cherished for years to come. This article aims to guide you through the process of knitting a quick and easy shawl , with pretty lace eyelets. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced knitter, I will provide you with all the necessary steps and a free pattern to help you create a beautiful accessory for yourself, or a thoughtful gift for someone you love. Buy the PDF! An ad free pdf version of this pattern is available in my online stores... Free Knitted Shawl Pattern With its attractive striped pattern, this Garter Stitch shawl , is a fresh and colorful knitted design that comes together effortlessly, making it an ideal project for TV knitting or knitting on the go. Whether you're an experienced knitter or just learning the ropes, this comprehensive tutorial will warmly guide you through knitting a shawl . We'll begin by exploring the

Cute Bobble Edging - Crochet Tutorial

If you are looking for an edging that is both perfectly pretty and super simple, then this is the one for you. It's great for those blankets that you want something a little less girly around the edge. This is one of my favourite go to borders and is so, so simple, making it perfect for beginners. Abbreviations US Terms dc - double crochet sc - single crochet sl st - slip stitch This border requires an even number of stitches around your blanket. If you have an odd number, simple increase or decrease 1 stitch on the first round. Or if you are like me just fudge it (it's only 1 stitch). Attach your yarn anywhere on you blanket with a sc Work sc's into every stitch along each side and 3 sc into each corner stitch continue in this way around your blanket and join with a sl st to the first sc Now turn your blanket over and work from the wrong side, dc in the first stitch and... sl st in the next stitch Repeat these

How to add a simple shell border to a granny square baby blanket - Crochet Tutorial

A pretty shell border is the perfect way to finish off a crochet project. You can use it to edge a blanket, a hat or even the cuff of a sleeve... Simple Shell Edging Abbreviations US Terms dc - double crochet sc - single crochet sl st - slip stitch ch - chain sp - space Adding your border to a granny square... Starting on any odd numbered round, join your yarn with a sc, 3 spaces to the right of any corner, then work 7 dc into the next sp... ...and sc in the next sp. Now working into the corner sp. Into this and every corner make 9 dc... ...and then a sc into the next sp. Continue in this fashion around your granny square until you get back to the beginning. Join with a sl st to you starting sc. A row of simple shells makes a great edging for a baby blanket... ...and I'm sure you can thing of many other uses for this pretty stitch. I hope you enjoyed this tutorial. See you soon Cat

Granny Square Fingerless Mitts - Mini Mother's Day series part 2

Hello everyone, it's time for part 2 of our mini Mother's Day pattern series and this week we have the mitts to match the boot cuffs we made in part 1. It's another granny square design (you know how I love granny squares) and they are quick and easy to make. The mitts will fit an average adults hands but can be adjusted for bigger or smaller hands by going up or down a hook size. You could even use less rounds for your squares to make them the right size for a child. The pattern is easily adjustable. I have used Stylecraft Batik Elements in shade Magnesium and Stylecraft Batik in Cream to make my mitts, but you could use any colours you wish or make in just one colour. This is a great project to play around with colour, the options are limitless. I would love to see yours, why not join the Facebook group and share your photos or use #lullabylodge on Instagram. As always an ad free pdf version of this pattern is available in my online stores, thank you fo

Granny circles - how to make them and what to use them for - Lullaby Lodge tutorial

This week we will be learning how to make these gorgeous, colourful, granny circles. I will also be showing you the maths for increasing your circles, so that you can make them any size you like. There is something about any kind of crochet made with granny clusters, that just makes me feel so happy and homey and of course a little colourful, crochet, hooky, will always brighten up any dreary day. Granny Circles Materials Yarn Darning needle Hook Use a hook recommended on your yarn ball band Abbreviations / Terms US terms are used through out (UK terms) dc - double crochet (treble crochet) ch - chain sl st - slip stitch st(s) - stitch(s) sp(s) - space(s) gcl - granny cluster cl-inc - granny cluster increase Special stitches: Granny cluster - 3dc in same sp. Granny cluster increase - 4dc in same sp. Other notes: Fasten off and join new colour after each round. If you wish to make your granny circles in a solid colour simply sl st in

Sweet Dreams Baby Blanket - Free Crochet Pattern

My Blanket Stitch tutorial has been very popular and many people have asked for a full pattern for one of the blankets featured in that post. So by popular demand here is the Sweet Dreams Baby Blanket. I have designed the blanket in two different sizes and two colourways, you can of course use any colours you like and create a truly individual blanket. As a Lovecrafts affiliate I may receive a small commission from qualifying purchases... Sweet Dreams Baby Blanket Materials For the pram [cot] blanket, 2 [4] 100g balls in each colour Stylecraft Special Aran - White, Silver, Baby Pink, (Baby Mint). You may substitute any Aran or Worsted yarn if you wish. Darning needle. Hook 5mm (H) hook. Size The pram [cot] blanket measures approximately 65 x 85cm (25 x 38 inches), [85 x 110 cm (25 x 43 inches). Ability Advanced beginner. Gauge Not essential for this project. Abbreviations / Terms US terms are used throughout (UK terms) sc

The Blanket Stitch - Crochet Tutorial

The crochet blanket stitch is such a versatile pattern and can be used to create many items not just blankets. You can use this stitch pattern to create hats, scarves, hot water bottle covers anything you can think of, just use the hook size recommended on your yarn ball band. This is a stitch tutorial only, if you are looking for the Sweet Dreams Baby Blanket pattern you can find it here... Video Tutorial The Blanket Stitch US terms are used throughout Abbrieviations sc - single crochet dc - double crochet sl st - slip stitch ch - chain sp - space sk - skip st(s) - stitch(s) Foundation chain loosely make a ch as wide as you would like your project to be, a multiple of 3 +1 Row 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, *sk2, sc in next ch, 2dc in same ch* repeat from *to* until last 3 st's, sk2, sc in last ch. Turn. Row 2 ch3, dc in 1st st, *sk2, sc in next st, 2dc in same st* repeat from *to* until last 2 st's, sc in sp between ch

The Granny Flower Square - Crochet Tutorial

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

The Granny Stripe - Crochet Tutorial

Who doesn't love a granny stripe? The granny stripe blanket is in my opinion, the most quintessential crochet blanket of them all... They have been around for decades and the basic pattern is so easy to master. You only need to know a few basic stitches and in no time at all, you can create a gorgeous, squishy, stripy, colourful blanket, perfect for snuggles on the sofa. The Granny Stripe US terms are used throughout. Abbreviations sc Single crochet dc Double crochet sl st Slip stitch ch Chain sp Space sk skip Notes: You can use any yarn weight you like with this stitch, just use the hook size recommended on your yarn ball band. Foundation Chain a multiple of 3 + 1 (keep chaining until you reach the required width of your blanket). Row 1 dc in the 4th chain from hook, *sk 2 chains, 3 dc in the next chain* repeat from * to * until the last 3 chains, sk 2 chains and 2 dc in the last chain. Turn. We will now be w

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