Moss End Village Christmas Trail & Victorian Fair

Christmas is not Christmas without a trip to a village fair.  This year we went to Moss End Village to see what they had to offer.  The fair was situated on an old farm converted into shop suits, including a garden centre and lot's of craft shops.  

 The children were given a trail card and told to look out for 15 elves that were hiding around the site.  Our first stop was to write a letter to Santa and collect a stamp on the trail card.  The next stop on the trail was inside a glass blowing shop.  The children helped to decorate a glass Christmas tree and collected another stamp on their card.

The next mission on the trail was to feed Santa's reindeer.  The children were given a sprig of lichen, which the deer gobbled up.  I guess they only eat carrots on Christmas Eve...

As we walked around the trail there were lots of stalls, rides and games for the children to enjoy and the smell of roast chestnuts and freshly made donuts filled our nostrils, making us rather hungry...

Little T enjoyed the rides and playing all the games.

After collecting our final stamp it was time to see the big man himself...

We really did have a lovely day out and I hope you all have an amazing Christmas...

Catherine

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Moss End Village Christmas Trail & Victorian Fair

Christmas is not Christmas without a trip to a village fair.  This year we went to Moss End Village to see what they had to offer.  The fair was situated on an old farm converted into shop suits, including a garden centre and lot's of craft shops.  

 The children were given a trail card and told to look out for 15 elves that were hiding around the site.  Our first stop was to write a letter to Santa and collect a stamp on the trail card.  The next stop on the trail was inside a glass blowing shop.  The children helped to decorate a glass Christmas tree and collected another stamp on their card.

The next mission on the trail was to feed Santa's reindeer.  The children were given a sprig of lichen, which the deer gobbled up.  I guess they only eat carrots on Christmas Eve...

As we walked around the trail there were lots of stalls, rides and games for the children to enjoy and the smell of roast chestnuts and freshly made donuts filled our nostrils, making us rather hungry...

Little T enjoyed the rides and playing all the games.

After collecting our final stamp it was time to see the big man himself...

We really did have a lovely day out and I hope you all have an amazing Christmas...

Catherine

x

Christmas Crochet Round Up! Decorate your home with these 10 free patterns...

What could be more festive than bedecking your halls with gorgeous handmade decorations.  I have scoured the web and found this selection of my favourite 10 free patterns.

Everyone loves a granny bauble and this Christmas Bauble by Carmen Heffernan is gorgeously bright and cheerful, perfect for any tree...

... and what tree would be complete without some pretty stars?  Why not try these Crochet Stars by One Dog Woof...

Trim your tree with the super cute Santa and Mrs Claus designed by Yarnhild

You can never have enough baubles on your tree and this free pattern from Hello Yellow Yarn is super cute!

Crochet a Christmas Gnome for your home, with this pattern from Simply Crochet Magazine.  

No Christmas is complete without pudding and this Crochet Pudding Decoration by Crafty Cruella is just the thing...

Make these festive Crochet Christmas Tree Ornaments, pattern by Salvabrani.

Santa wouldn't know what to do without his trusty reindeer and this Crochet Rudolph ornament is just adorable.  Pattern by Knots and Thoughts.

We don't always get the white Christmas we are dreaming of so why not make a flurry of Crochet Snowflakes with this simple 2 row pattern.

Finally this gorgeous granny star by my good friend Marjan.  You can find Myriads of Stars on her blog...

I hope you enjoyed my Christmas crochet round up and don't forget to share all your makes over on my Facebook Group page...

Happy Christmas Hooking

Catherine

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Christmas Crochet Round Up! Decorate your home with these 10 free patterns...

What could be more festive than bedecking your halls with gorgeous handmade decorations.  I have scoured the web and found this selection of my favourite 10 free patterns.

Everyone loves a granny bauble and this Christmas Bauble by Carmen Heffernan is gorgeously bright and cheerful, perfect for any tree...

... and what tree would be complete without some pretty stars?  Why not try these Crochet Stars by One Dog Woof...

Trim your tree with the super cute Santa and Mrs Claus designed by Yarnhild

You can never have enough baubles on your tree and this free pattern from Hello Yellow Yarn is super cute!

Crochet a Christmas Gnome for your home, with this pattern from Simply Crochet Magazine.  

No Christmas is complete without pudding and this Crochet Pudding Decoration by Crafty Cruella is just the thing...

Make these festive Crochet Christmas Tree Ornaments, pattern by Salvabrani.

Santa wouldn't know what to do without his trusty reindeer and this Crochet Rudolph ornament is just adorable.  Pattern by Knots and Thoughts.

We don't always get the white Christmas we are dreaming of so why not make a flurry of Crochet Snowflakes with this simple 2 row pattern.

Finally this gorgeous granny star by my good friend Marjan.  You can find Myriads of Stars on her blog...

I hope you enjoyed my Christmas crochet round up and don't forget to share all your makes over on my Facebook Group page...

Happy Christmas Hooking

Catherine

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Free Pattern - Mini Hottie

Need a last minute Christmas gift for someone?  Then this is the perfect project.  This knitted mini hot water bottle can be finished in just a few of hours...  Would also make a great birthday or Mothers day gift.  

The pattern is suitable for beginners who know the basic stitches and are familiar with working in the round.  The hottie is worked in stocking stitch, with simple decreases and ribbing at the neck.  Cute pom pom ties may be added.  The cover is very stretchy and can be easily removed for washing with no need for any fastenings.  Please read the pattern in its entirety before beginning your project.  You will need the whole 50g ball, please consider this when substituting yarns…

Mini Hottie

You will need...

8mm dpn's or circular needles (using magic loop method).

7mm dpn's or circular needles

1, 50g ball Drops Eskimo or any other yarn with similar gauge (10 x 10 cm = 11sts x 15 rows in stocking stitch

Darning needle

Clover pom pom maker (optional)

500ml hot water bottle

Stitches used

k - knit

k2tog - knit 2 together

ssk - slip, slip, knit

st(s) - stitch(s)

dec - decrease

st st - stocking stitch

Stocking stitch

Knit every round.

2x2 Rib

[k2, p2] repeat to end

With 8 mm needles cast on 32 st’s and join in the round.

Row 1-23 st st,

Row 24 k1, ssk, k10, k2tog, k2, ssk, k10, k2tog, k1 [28 st’s].  Change to 7 mm needles.

Row 25-35 2x2 rib.

Cast off in rib.  Sew bottom closed using whip stitch.

Pom Pom Ties (optional)

Make 2 small pom poms (using smallest size Clover pom pom maker) attaching a 60 cm piece of yarn to both pom poms.  Tie in a bow around the neck of the bottle.

Stopper loop

Thread a short length of yarn through the stopper and knot.

This pattern is also available in a printable format in both my Etsy and Ravelry stores.

For this one I missed out the pom poms and added a few extra rows of ribbing to make a roll neck...

Enjoy!

Catherine

x

© Lullaby Lodge 2018 you may not copy, sell or otherwise distribute this pattern; however, you may sell your finished items.

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Free Pattern - Mini Hottie

Need a last minute Christmas gift for someone?  Then this is the perfect project.  This knitted mini hot water bottle can be finished in just a few of hours...  Would also make a great birthday or Mothers day gift.  

The pattern is suitable for beginners who know the basic stitches and are familiar with working in the round.  The hottie is worked in stocking stitch, with simple decreases and ribbing at the neck.  Cute pom pom ties may be added.  The cover is very stretchy and can be easily removed for washing with no need for any fastenings.  Please read the pattern in its entirety before beginning your project.  You will need the whole 50g ball, please consider this when substituting yarns…

Mini Hottie

You will need...

8mm dpn's or circular needles (using magic loop method).

7mm dpn's or circular needles

1, 50g ball Drops Eskimo or any other yarn with similar gauge (10 x 10 cm = 11sts x 15 rows in stocking stitch

Darning needle

Clover pom pom maker (optional)

500ml hot water bottle

Stitches used

k - knit

k2tog - knit 2 together

ssk - slip, slip, knit

st(s) - stitch(s)

dec - decrease

st st - stocking stitch

Stocking stitch

Knit every round.

2x2 Rib

[k2, p2] repeat to end

With 8 mm needles cast on 32 st’s and join in the round.

Row 1-23 st st,

Row 24 k1, ssk, k10, k2tog, k2, ssk, k10, k2tog, k1 [28 st’s].  Change to 7 mm needles.

Row 25-35 2x2 rib.

Cast off in rib.  Sew bottom closed using whip stitch.

Pom Pom Ties (optional)

Make 2 small pom poms (using smallest size Clover pom pom maker) attaching a 60 cm piece of yarn to both pom poms.  Tie in a bow around the neck of the bottle.

Stopper loop

Thread a short length of yarn through the stopper and knot.

This pattern is also available in a printable format in both my Etsy and Ravelry stores.

For this one I missed out the pom poms and added a few extra rows of ribbing to make a roll neck...

Enjoy!

Catherine

x

© Lullaby Lodge 2018 you may not copy, sell or otherwise distribute this pattern; however, you may sell your finished items.

You might like...

This post contains Amazon affiliate links...