Lullaby Lodge

This pattern was recently featured in an article in Let's Knit magazine.  You can read all about it here... For those of you that have been waiting for this pattern (I had a number of requests for a knitted version of my Splashtime Washcloths) here it is.  This pattern is aimed at beginner knitters and would make a great first project.  If you need to learn the basic knit stitch I recommend watching some videos on Youtube, there are many to choose from. Splashtime Knitted Washcloths Materials 2 50g balls Drops Safran or any other cotton 4ply (makes 2 washcloths) Darning needle Needles 5mm (8) needles Size 20 x 20 cm (8 x 8 inches) Abbreviations / Terms k - knit st(s) - stitch(s) Notes: Yarn is held double throughout to create the two-tone marbled effect.  If you would like a single colour you may use 1 strand of Aran (worsted) yarn instead.  Knitted in Garter stitch throughout (knit every row). With 2 strands and 5m...

Craft Fair Idea #2 Pocket Tissues So here we are with my second instalment of my craft fair ideas.  These pocket tissue cosy's are super cute and so easy to make.  The pattern for these cosy's is one of the first patterns I ever wrote on my blog and you can find it here... Pocket Tissue Cosy For these cosy's I used Drops Paris with a 5mm (H) hook, which is an aran weight yarn and comes in lots of lovely bright colours.  I followed the  pattern  but left out the edging and button loops.   I finished them off by adding cute buttons and some labels.  I made the labels in Canva which is a free design software but you can do something similar in Word.  I cut them out and glued them onto  designer paper to make the belly bands. Hopefully these will be a popular item.  Everyone needs tissues right? and the buttons make them just too cute... I hope you enjoyed this pattern, please be sure to let me ...