Lullaby Lodge

Hello friends, this week at Our Happy CAL Place we have been making these super sweet, crochet sachets.  These would make a great last minute gift for someone, or add them to your draws and keep your clothes smelling fresh.  The pattern is called "Daisies" and is by Lisi Gonzalez. The written instructions unfortunately, leave a lot to be desired and I think a beginner would have some problems understanding them.  I made a few changes to the pattern and have written up full instructions on my Ravelry page ,which you might find helpful, if you would like to make some for yourself.  Why not check out the Ravelry thread to see what everyone else has been making? Here's my interpretation... Daisies The pattern doesn't give any suggested yarn or hook size, so you can leave that up to your own creative spirit to decide what you use.  I would however, recommend going down a hook size, to stop your stuffing from poking through. I used an Aran weight

Halloween is nearly here, but there is still time to crochet up some spooky, Halloween, hooky.  I have a few of my favourite patterns to share with you today from my featured designers and check out the link blast for even more Halloween ideas... Halloween Crochet I just love this funky twist on a crochet pumpkin.  Divine Debris has created this gorgeously squishy, gingham, pumpkin, in velvet yarn.  A great addition for Halloween or fall decor.  The pattern is available free over on her blog. Velvet Pumpkin Goldmine If you are looking for something super quick and easy to add some Halloween charm to your decor, then look no further than this pretty pattern by Golden Lucy Crafts.  I love the way she has decorated these crochet hearts to give them that spooky Halloween vibe. Halloween Hearts What witches outfit would be complete without this super cute witch legs scarf.  The pattern is by Chelsea at The Crafter Life.  Head on over to her blog to check i

Hello everyone, this week at Our Happy CAL Place we have been making this Infinity Scarf , pattern by Brenda Grobler.  If you like a good crochet along then be sure to check this group out.  They feature both weekly and monthly crochet alongs and there is always something for everyone. This was a nice quick and easy project, the pattern was well laid out and easy to understand.  I made a few alterations, making my scarf half the length stated in the pattern.  I will be donating this scarf to our local church to use in the shoe box appeal and I didn't want it to take up the whole box.  The original pattern has the scarf wrapping around twice.  I also added a twist before sewing mine together. Here is my interpretation of Brenda Grobler's  Infinity Scarf The design uses the Iris stitch pattern which I love... My version wraps around the neck once with a twist in the front. I used Stylecraft Jeanie yarn with a 5mm hook, it's my first time

Hello friends, autumn is upon us, the air is crisp in the morning, the days are still warm with a last hint of summer and the leaves are starting to turn golden and fall off the trees.  What better way to celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of fall with this gorgeous, sunny, sunflower, granny square. Sunflower Granny Square Materials Yarn Darning needle Hook Use a hook recommended on your yarn ball band Abbreviations US Terms (UK Conversion) dc - double crochet (treble crochet) sc - single crochet (double crochet) tr - treble crochet (double treble crochet) hdc - half double crochet (half treble crochet) ch - chain st(s) - stitch(es) sp(s) - space(s) sl st - slip stitch cl - cluster bcl - beginning cluster ps - puff stitch yo - yarn over sk - skip Special Stitches Beginning cluster:  ch2, [Yo, insert hook into st and pull up a loop, yo pull through 2 loops] x3, yo pull through all loops, ch1 to lock in place.

Hello everyone, now that the busy summer holidays are behind us, I have had more time to take part in some crochet alongs again and I thought I would share with you what I have been making this week... At Our Happy CAL Place , this week's crochet along has been these pretty "Ombre Crochet Coasters",  pattern by Marinke Slump.  It is such a quick and simple pattern, you can whip these up in no time at all and they would make a great last minute gift for someone you love.  The pattern is very easy to follow and it has been lovely to see everyone's different takes on the design.  Why don't you head on over to the CAL group and take a peek.  The group runs both weekly and monthly cals, so there is always something for everyone and the members are a really friendly bunch, why not come and join us? Here's my interpretation... Ombre Crochet Coasters... I had some variegated yarn in my stash, which I never really know what to do with.  I have never

Hello friends, I have a really special pattern to share with you today, this pretty granny square.  Sadly a year ago we buried my sister Diane.  She suffered for many years from Multiple Sclerosis, a truly terrible disease.  I wanted to make something in her honour and so the Diane Rachael Square was born.   My sister loved the colour yellow and even had her husband paint her room in yellow so it would cheer her up.  She also loved flowers particularly daffodils, so the square just had to be of a flower design in yellow yarn... Diane Rachael Square Materials Yarn Darning needle Hook Use a hook recommended on your yarn ball band Abbreviations US Terms (UK Conversion) dc - double crochet (treble crochet) sc - single crochet (double crochet) hdc - half double crochet (half treble crochet) ch - chain st(s) - stitch(es) sp(s) - space(s) sl st - slip stitch cl - cluster bcl - beginning cluster yo - yarn over sk - skip Special Stitche