Lullaby Lodge

Hi everyone I hope you are all doing well.  It is week 3 of the CAL Central washcloth crochet along.  This week we have the fantastic Color Block Washcloth , design by Mary Beth Temple.  I was a little hesitant to join in with this one as I have a real aversion to intarsia colour work.  I have tried intarsia with knitting a few times and have always found it rather frustrating.  Crochet intarsia however, is so much easier and I am glad I gave it a go. The pattern comes with a colour chart and to be honest I didn't even read the written pattern as I find charts easier to follow.  The pattern calls for DK yarn and a 3.5mm hook, again this week I chose to use aran weight instead.  I went with a 4mm hook and my finished size was actually slightly smaller than the pattern stated, at 7 and a half inches. I used Scheepjes Cahlista yarn again, as it comes in so many gorgeous colours and added a gift label. If you would like to use these labels for your own projects they are

Hello everyone, I usually have a tutorial to share with you on Tuesdays, but this week I have a free pattern instead.  I hope you like my Starburst Daisy Dishcloths.  Homemade dishcloths really brighten up your day, especially when they come in such delicious colours.  I think they would also make great coasters or table mats. Starburst Daisy Dishcloth Materials Aran / Worsted cotton yarn small amounts  (approx. 15g / half Oz each colour when making a 2 colour daisy). Darning needle Hook 5mm (H) Size Dishcloth 20 cm (8  inches) diameter Ability Intermediate Abbreviations US Terms (UK Conversion) tr - treble crochet (double treble crochet) dc - double crochet (treble crochet) sc - single crochet (double crochet) hdc - half double crochet (half treble crochet) fpdc - front post double crochet (front post treble crochet) ch - chain st(s) - stitch(es) sp - space sl st - slip stitch bl - back loops cl - cluster bcl - beginning cl

Hello friends!  It's the second week of the CAL Central Washcloth Crochet Along and this week we have another pretty washcloth to make.  If you remember the CAL started last week with the gorgeous Rosettes and Ridges Washcloth, which you can read about here .  This week's addition is another super pretty pattern, this time designed by Devine Debris .  You can find the Sunset Washcloth pattern here and while you are at it why not check out the Ravelry group thread . The pattern calls for DK cotton yarn (which I don't have much of in my stash), so I used Aran weight for mine.  I really like Scheepjes Cahlista yarn, it comes in so many gorgeously, yummy colours.  Here is my version of the Sunset Washcloth . The pattern is very easy to understand and features repeating rows of single crochet and single crochet with spike stitches, with interlocking colours.  The finished pattern makes a very pretty washcloth.  You could of course use it for doing the dishes if you

Hello everyone!  This week I joined a new CAL group on Ravelry.  They are having a washcloth crochet along with a new pattern each week to make.  You know how I love quick and easy projects, so I thought why not join in the fun.  The group is CAL Central and you can find the washcloth thread here .  The first pattern is a really pretty cloth, Rosettes & Ridges designed by Marie Segares. I would say the pattern is for an intermediate crocheter, it uses bobble stitches and crocheting into back loops.  The pattern features a mitred design and has a lovely textural look.  I think this would also make a great dishcloth. The pattern calls for DK yarn, although I chose to make mine in Aran with a 5mm hook.  I used Drops Paris in colours Light Purple and White and Scheepjes Cahlista in Crystalline.  I worked a few rows less than the pattern called for to get the correct size.  The first few rows were a bit fiddly but the repeats are easy to remember and I enjoyed making it.

You know I never saw why there was so much interest in making dishcloths until I made these.  I must say I am now thoroughly addicted, I just can't stop making them.  I just love the simplicity of such a simple project and they are so fast to make.  Being able to finish something in only 30 mins really feeds my need for instant gratification and these cloths are just so versatile.  You can use them to gently exfoliate your skin, bath time for the kids or simply to do the dishes.   Now who out there doesn't need some gorgeous, colourful, crochet goodness to brighten up their life?  So I thought I must write up the pattern, so you too may share in the scrummy, yummy. squishy, crochet loveliness... Splashtime Crochet Washcloths Materials 2 balls Drops Safran or any other cotton 4ply (makes 3 washcloths) Darning needle Hook 5mm (H) hook Size 20 x 20 cm (8 inches) Abbreviations / Terms US Terms used throughout (UK Terms) hdc - half doub