Lullaby Lodge

In last week's Tutorial Tuesday, we learned how to make crochet circles and as promised this week, I will show you how to turn them into squares.  I have used Stylecraft Special Aran in colours Baby Mint, Baby Pink, Saffron, Aspen, White and Fondant to make my squares with a 5mm (H) hook; but you can use any yarn you like, just use the hook size recommended on your yarn... Circle Granny Squares Materials Yarn Darning needle Stitch marker (optional) Hook Use the hook size recommended on your yarn ball band Abbreviations / Terms US terms (UK terms) hdc - half double crochet (half treble crochet) dc - double crochet (treble crochet) tr - treble crochet (double treble crochet) sl st - slip stitch ch - chain st(s) - stitch(es) With your main colour, ch 4 and join with sl st to form ring. Round 1  ch3 (counts as dc, in this and every round), 11dc into ring, join with sl st to top ch3.  (12dc).  If you find it easier you can add

Wow this has been a tough one!  It's so hard to find great crochet patterns for men, for the summer season.  There are plenty of hats, scarves and gloves patterns for the winter, but there seems to be a lack of patterns available for this time of year.  I did manage to find 6 patterns that I love, to share with you though.  I hope you like them too... Crochet Gifts for Father's Day First off, is this gorgeously chunky man blanket.  This blanket would be great for camping if your Dad is outdoorsy or just keep it by his favourite armchair to ward off the evening chill.  It's crocheted in super chunky yarn so you could whip it up in no time.  The pattern is available at Simple Sweet Yarns blog. The Hubbie Nubbie If you are looking for something quick and easy, then this gadge stand would make the perfect gift, for dads who love their iphones.  The pattern is by 5 Little Monsters. Crochet Phone or Tablet Stand Show your dad how much you lo

This week for Tutorial Tuesday, we will be learning how to crochet circles.  I will be showing you how to work the right amount of increases to keep your circle nice and flat and how to make them with three different stitches.  Next week we will look at how to turn your crochet circles into granny squares, so be sure to follow and subscribe (in the sidebar) to make sure you don't miss it. Crochet Circles Three Different Ways Materials Yarn Darning needle Stitch marker (optional) Hook Use the hook size recommended on your yarn ball band Abbreviations / Terms US terms (UK terms) sc - single crochet (double crochet) hdc - half double crochet (half treble crochet) dc - double crochet (treble crochet) sl st - slip stitch ch - chain st('s) - stitch(es) Double Crochet Circles Ch 4 and join with sl st to form ring. Round 1 ch3 (counts as dc, in this and every round), 11dc into ring, join with sl st to top ch3.  (12d

Hello everyone, I have a new pattern to share with you today.  My  Splashtime Washcloths  have been so popular, I thought I would design another dishcloth pattern.  This one also comes with a matching tea towel and I thought it would tie in nicely with all the granny square tutorials .  This is a great starter project for beginner crocheters. Sunshine Dishcloth & Tea Towel Materials 2 x 50g balls Drops Paris in White & 1 ball each Pistachio, Strong Yellow & Light Pink (or any other cotton Aran / worsted yarn) Darning needle Hook 5mm (H) Size Dishcloth 20 x 20 cm (8 x 8 inches) Tea Towel 38 x 30 cm (15 x 12 inches) Abbreviations / Terms US terms (UK terms) dc - double crochet (treble crochet) sc - single crochet (double crochet) ch - chain st(s) - stitch(es) sp - space sl st - slip stitch Other notes : The dishcloth is worked in rounds in one piece and the tea towel is made by joining 2 squares together and then continuing

I just love this time of year!  The weather is getting warmer, the sun is coming out and it's time to start thinking about our summer holidays.  A day out at the beach or a week in the sun, is just what we need after all the cold weather.  So what better excuse for starting a new project than the prospect of showing off your crochet at the beach.  Why not make a crochet holdall to carry all your bits and pieces or maybe a gorgeous beach towel to relax on.  Perhaps, if you are feeling really brave, a crochet bikini?  I'm sure there will be a pattern here for you. Beach Beautiful Crochet - Six to make... You can't have a day out at the beach without a beach towel and this one is a beauty.  Gorgeous, sunny, crochet, stripes make up this lounge cover with matching towel.  You can find the pattern at Snappy Tots blog. Beach Day Lounge Cover & Towel Make your toes look pretty in these barefoot sandals.  The pattern is from Sewandsew's blog and i

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