Crochet Tea Party - Free patterns selected by Lullaby Lodge...

When I was a little girl, I loved having tea parties with my dolls and teddys.  I had a tiny brown tea set, which made me feel ever so grown up, as it was made from real china.  I loved it and played with it frequently.  These days we don't always like to give our children anything breakable, so why not make a crochet version, complete with all sorts of yummy goodies fit for a princess.  I have found some fantastic free patterns that will ensure your little one has the perfect tea party.

Crochet Tea Party

The first thing you need is a tea set and this one comes complete with a teapot, and cups and saucers.  The pattern is available at Red Heart.

Tea & Cookies Party Set

Let's start off our afternoon tea, with a lovely sandwich.  This pattern is by Yummi Gurumi and is available at Craft Foxes.  I just love the detail in the tomatoes and lettuce.

Crochet Amigurumi Sandwich

Your little one will love these replicas of family favourite biscuits.  You can't beat a Jammy Dodger and what tea party would be complete without some Party Rings.  You can find this pattern at Molly Makes.

Cute Biscuits

These donuts by My Sewing Mall look good enough to eat...

Crochet Donuts

We probably should have at least one healthy option at our tea party and these crochet strawberries look too cute for words.  The pattern is by Crafty Marie.

Plush Strawberry

...and finally every tea party needs cupcakes and these kawai ones are just the cutest thing you have ever seen.  The pattern is by Candy Van Sweet and available to download at Ravelry.

Cupcakes With Swirl Frosting

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I hope you enjoyed my pattern selections this week.  Which is your favourite?  I can't choose between the cup cakes and the English biscuits.  Who would you make this for?  Let me know in the comments below.  I will see you all again soon and don't forget to follow (in the sidebar) and subscribe for more posts like this.

Catherine

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Solid Triangles - Learn how to crochet them in this simple tutorial by Lullaby Lodge...

Hello lovely people, I have another tutorial for you today.  This week I will be showing you how to make solid triangles.  You might think at first that triangles are not as versatile as squares, but this is not true.  Your triangles may be used for many things.  You can join your motifs together to make blankets and throws.  String a row of them together and you have some pretty bunting.  If you are brave enough you might use them to make a bikini.  I'm sure you can think of many more ideas...

Solid Triangles

Materials

Yarn

Darning needle

Hook

Use a hook recommended on your yarn ball band

Abbreviations / Terms

US terms are used through out (UK terms)

dc - double crochet (treble crochet)

ch - chain

sl st - slip stitch

st(s) - stitch(s)
sp - space

Other notes: I like to substitute the ch3 at beginning of rounds for a chainless dc, you can do this if you wish or stick with the traditional ch3.  I used cotton aran / worsted yarn from my stash (Drops Paris & Scheepjes Cahlista) to make my triangles with a 5mm (H) hook, but you can use any yarn you like just be sure use a hook size recommended on your yarn ball band.

With chosen yarn and hook, ch4 and join with sl st to form ring.

Round 1 ch3 (counts as dc), 3dc into ring, ch2, [4dc into ring, ch2] twice, join with sl st to top ch3.  (12dc)

Round 2 ch3, dc in next 3 sts, [3dc, ch2, 3dc in corner sp, dc in each dc] twice, 3dc, ch2, 3dc in corner sp, join with sl st to top ch3.  (30dc)

Round 3 ch3, dc in every dc around, 3dc, ch2, 3dc in every corner sp, join with sl st to top ch3.  (48dc)

If you would like to make your triangles bigger simply repeat round 3 until required size.

If you wish to change colours after each round, fasten off at end of round and join new colour with sl st to any ch sp, ch3, 2dc, ch2, 3dc in same sp, dc in every dc and 3dc, ch2, 3dc in every other corner.

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Granny Square Cardigan - Our Happy CAL Place, weekly & monthly CAL group on Ravelry...

 Hello, it's Saturday again and it's time to share with you what we have been making in Our Happy CAL Place.  This week's pattern was the Lemon Squeezy Cardigan by Potter & Bloom and is actually designed to fit a toddler.  I didn't have anyone at hand to model it for me so I made mine for Teddy.

I had to make quite a few adjustments to make it fit as the pattern is not really designed for the likes of my furry friend.  Instead of the original 8 squares that are called for I went for just 4.  Poor Teddy's tummy was rather too portly for the other squares to fit... 

He does look rather pleased with himself and his new outfit.

Why not head over to this week's CAL and check out the other members projects, or join in the fun yourself.

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Crochet tops, perfect for your summer wardrobe - Free crochet patterns selected by Lullaby Lodge...

It's just a few weeks until the school summer holidays and I wanted to share some more summery patterns with you.  There is still time to whip up a lovely crochet top and I have found some beauties to share with you today.  I'm sure there will be something for everyone, from a simple tee, to nautical stripes, to boho style granny squares.  Enjoy...

Crochet Summer Tops 

Everyone needs that perfect T-shirt in their wardrobe and this crochet one is just the thing.  It looks fabulous with jeans or thrown over a swimsuit at the pool.  The pattern is by T L Yarn Crafts.

Summertime Tee

I just love this stripy number, from One Dog Woof.

Monterey Bay Striped Top

 Pretty peach ruffles, make this top by Hooked on Homemade Happiness, super cute.

Cold Shoulder Crochet top

Another stunning top by T L Crafts.  She has lots of lovely patterns you really should check out her blog...

Lemonade Top

I think this next one is my favourite.  It's probably because of the colour, I just adore pale turquoise and minty colours.  The pattern is by Stitch & Hustle.

Catalina Crochet Tank Top

...and lastly we have this stunning boho style granny square top.  Another pattern by Hooked on Homemade Happiness.

Boho Tank Top

I hope you enjoyed my selections this week and I will be back again for more freebies next Friday.  Be sure to subscribe for more posts like this.

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Granny circles - how to make them and what to use them for - Lullaby Lodge tutorial

This week we will be learning how to make these gorgeous, colourful, granny circles.   I will also be showing you the maths for increasing your circles, so that you can make them any size you like.  There is something about any kind of crochet made with granny clusters, that just makes me feel so happy and homey and of course a little colourful, crochet, hooky, will always brighten up any dreary day.

Granny Circles

Materials

Yarn

Darning needle

Hook

Use a hook recommended on your yarn ball band

Abbreviations / Terms

US terms are used through out (UK terms)

dc - double crochet (treble crochet)

ch - chain

sl st - slip stitch

st(s) - stitch(s)
sp(s) - space(s)

gcl - granny cluster

cl-inc - granny cluster increase

Special stitches:  Granny cluster - 3dc in same sp.  Granny cluster increase - 4dc in same sp.

Other notes: Fasten off and join new colour after each round.  If you wish to make your granny circles in a solid colour simply sl st into the next sp instead of joining a new colour.

Ch4 and join with sl st to form ring.

Round 1 ch3 (counts as dc), 11dc into ring, join with sl st to top ch3.  (12dc)

Round 2 join new colour in any sp between stitches.  Ch3, dc in same sp, [2dc in next sp] repeat around, join with sl st to top ch3.  (24dc)

Round 3 join new colour in any sp between groups of sts, ch3, 2dc in same sp, gcl in next sp and every sp around, join with sl st to top ch3.  (12gcl)

Round 4 join new colour in any sp, ch3, 3dc in same sp, [gcl in next sp, cl-inc in next sp] repeat around ending with gcl in last sp, join with sl st to top ch3.  (6gcl, 6cl-inc)

Round 5 join new colour in any sp after gcl, ch3, 2dc in same sp, [gcl in sp in middle of cl-inc, gcl in next 2 sps] repeat around ending with gcl in sp in middle of cl-inc, gcl in last sp, join with sl st to top ch3.  (18gcl)

Round 6 repeat round 4.

Round 7 repeat round 5.

Round 8 join new colour in any sp, ch3, 3dc in same sp, [gcl in next 2 sps, cl-inc in next sp] repeat around ending with gcl in last sp, join with sl st to top ch3.

Round 9 join new colour in any sp, ch3, 2dc in same sp, gcl in every sp and glc in every sp in middle of cl-inc.

Rounds 8 & 9 form pattern, however the number of sps in round 8 must be increased by 1 each time.  For example where is says [gcl in next 2 sps, cl-inc in next sp] the number 2 must be increased by 1 each round so round 10 would be [gcl in next 3 sps, cl-inc in next sp].  Oh and don't forget to weave in all those pesky ends.

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Following this formula you can make your granny circles any size you like.  What can you use them for I hear you say?  There are so many projects that can utilise granny circles.  Made with cotton yarn they would make great coasters, table mats or mandalas.  You could use mega chunky yarn and make a gorgeous rug.  I have used a granny circle as the base for a beach bag pattern I am currently designing.

What would you use yours for?  Let me know in the comments below, and don't forget to follow (in the sidebar) and subscribe for more posts like this.

Happy hooking!

Catherine

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Scalloped Edge Hanger Cover - Our Happy CAL Place, weekly & monthly CAL group on Ravelry...

Hello everyone!  This week in Our Happy CAL Place we have been making these super cute hanger covers.  If your clothes keep slipping off, then you need this pattern!  Or maybe you would like to make a quick gift for someone?  They are just so pretty, a reason to make them is really not needed.  The group is open to everyone one and holds weekly and monthly crochet alongs, so come and join us...

The hanger pattern is by Bernat Design Studio and can be found here on Ravelry.  There is also a helpful video by Mikey,  I always find watching a video, easier than reading a pattern, especially with unusual designs.

You start off by crocheting single crochet stitches around the hanger and then a row of shells is added to the bottom...

A pretty ribbon adds a finishing touch...

Wouldn't this be just perfect for a little girls wardrobe...

The pattern and video are really easy to follow, the application however is a little more tricky.  I found I needed to hold my yarn quite tightly, to get an even coverage of the hanger and my hands got tired very quickly. 

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 I do think the finished article was totally worth it though.  What do you think?  Do you have anyone that would love one of these?  Let me know in the comments below and don't forget to follow (in the sidebar) and subscribe for more posts like this...

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