Lullaby Lodge

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 ...

Hello friends!  It's the first week of the summer holidays here in the UK, so things at Lullaby Lodge are slowing down a little.  Little T and I are very busy out and about, enjoying the summer.  I will get back to all my regular posts in September, but don't worry I will still be squeezing in the odd post here and there. We are now up to week six of the CAL Central Washcloth crochet along and this week's pattern is by Rhondda Mol from Oombawka Design.   Here is my interpretation of the Tranquil Washcloth. The pattern is well written and easy to follow.  It uses front post stitches to create a lovely textural cloth.  I bet this would be great for gently exfoliating your skin, or make a fantastic dishcloth.  I used Scheepjes Cahlista yarn with a 4.5mm hook.  I found that my single crochet stitches were a bit too tight to easily work the Waistcoat stitch border, so I did my last two rounds in Linen stitch instead. As always I added...