Lullaby Lodge

Hello everyone it's Tuesday again and time for another tutorial.  This week we will be learning how to join all those granny squares we have been making.  I have 3 methods to share with you today and these are aimed at beginner crocheters.  We will look at sewing our squares together, crocheting together from the front and crocheting together from the back.  I will be covering intermediate methods of joining in a future post, be sure you subscribe so you don't miss it. How to Join Your Squares For Beginners Materials Granny squares Darning needle Yarn hook (size you used to make your squares) Abbreviations / Terms US (UK) sc - single crochet (double crochet) sl st - slip stitch st - stitch sp - space Recognising front & back loops           Both loops                                                  Front loop                                                 Back loop Method #1 Sewing The first method is to simply sew your

Hello everyone it's Tuesday again and time for another tutorial.  This week we will be learning how to join all those granny squares we have been making.  I have 3 methods to share with you today and these are aimed at beginner crocheters.  We will look at sewing our squares together, crocheting together from the front and crocheting together from the back.  I will be covering intermediate methods of joining in a future post, be sure you subscribe so you don't miss it. How to Join Your Squares For Beginners Materials Granny squares Darning needle Yarn hook (size you used to make your squares) Abbreviations / Terms US (UK) sc - single crochet (double crochet) sl st - slip stitch st - stitch sp - space Recognising front & back loops           Both loops                                                  Front loop                                                 Back loop Method #1 Sewing The first method is to simply sew your

Hello lovely people.  It's Freebie Friday again and this week I have been hunting for lots of fabulous things to make, with all those granny squares.  The humble granny square is so versatile and can be used for more that just blankes.  I have found some lovely patterns, ranging from handbags to cuddly toys... Gorgeous Grannies - Six Projects These squares look super summery in this stunning shoulder bag, by Drops Design.  The bag is crocheted in Drops Paris 100% cotton yarn and the pattern is available over on their website. Carry Me Home If you are looking for a really quick and easy project, then look no further than this granny square pincushion.  The pattern is by Wild About Yarn. Blossom Pin Keeper Why not wear your squares and what better way than with this pretty top, designed by Brittany at Ideal Me. Granny Square Sweater Time for something cute and cuddly!  Make something for your littles ones, with this super cute g

Hello lovely people.  It's Freebie Friday again and this week I have been hunting for lots of fabulous things to make, with all those granny squares.  The humble granny square is so versatile and can be used for more that just blankes.  I have found some lovely patterns, ranging from handbags to cuddly toys... Gorgeous Grannies - Six Projects These squares look super summery in this stunning shoulder bag, by Drops Design.  The bag is crocheted in Drops Paris 100% cotton yarn and the pattern is available over on their website. Carry Me Home If you are looking for a really quick and easy project, then look no further than this granny square pincushion.  The pattern is by Wild About Yarn. Blossom Pin Keeper Why not wear your squares and what better way than with this pretty top, designed by Brittany at Ideal Me. Granny Square Sweater Time for something cute and cuddly!  Make something for your littles ones, with this super cute g

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

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