Lullaby Lodge

We are already approaching the end of February, can you believe it?  Where has the time gone?  Well I guess it's time to delve into patterns to make for Easter and I have some beauties to share with you by all my favourite designers. Easter Roundup Crochet up this cute and cuddly bunny by 3am Grace Designs. Easter Peep Kawaii Cuddler The kids are going to need something to put all those eggs in, so why not make them this super cute Easter basket.  Pattern by Loops & Love Crochet. Crochet Bunny Basket More bunnies here, this time teeny tiny amigurumi ones designed by Hooked On Patterns. Kawaii Bunnies Crochet up these super cute egg cosies, pattern by Thoresby Cottage. Crochet Egg Cosy Another Easter basket pattern, I love the spike stitches on this one.  Design by Jen Hayes Creations. Spike Stitched Easter Baskets Add some something cute and fluffy to your Easter decor, with this delightful cushi

Hello everyone, I really love it when I get to share new patterns with you and I am so excited to share this one.  It's quick and easy to make and is the perfect thing to keep your ears cosy in the last of the winter weather and through spring.  The pattern is also available as an ad free pfd with also contains sizes from baby - large adult, this may be purchased from my online stores. As a Lovecrafts affiliate I may receive a small commission from qualifying purchases... Timeless Drifter Earwarmer Materials 1 ball King Cole Drifter Chunky 1 ball King Cole Timeless Chunky Darning needle Stitch marker 6mm (J) hook 5mm (H) hook  Size Adult (sizes baby - large adult are available in the pdf version) Ability Intermediate Abbreviations US Terms (UK conversion) sc - single crochet (double crochet) blsc – back loop single crochet (back loop double crochet) dc – double crochet (treble crochet) hdc – half double croche

Hello everyone.  I have another recipe to share with you today.  This is a family favourite of ours, Little T particularly loves it.  As some of you know we have an allotment, where we grow our own fruit and veg.  For those of you over the pond who may not know what an allotment is, it's a small plot of land rented from either a private landlord or by the local council.  It's a great way to get outside and grow your own food and you get to meet lots of lovely people too.  We live in a very small flat and so with no garden of our own, our allotment is our little outdoor space. In the autumn we harvested many, many winter squashes.  These store over the winter really well and will last until around March or April.  It's about this time of year that I start to process any of the squash that we have left for storing in the freezer.  I simply boil, mash and freeze.  You can use any kind of winter squash or pumpkin for this recipe, so if you don't grow your own, most s

Hello friends, I hope you are all well.  So it's February already, where did the time go?  You may be thinking it's too early to be thinking about Mother's Day, but here in the UK Mother's Day is the 22nd of March this year, so we have just enough time to make something extra special and if you live over the pond you have even longer to create something beautiful.  Once again I have searched through my favourite designer's patterns, to bring you a wonderful selection of the best crochet patterns out there, many of which are super quick and easy to make.  I am sure you will find something that your mum will love... The weather is still chilly here through February and March, so this quick and easy earwarmer would make a welcome gift.  The pattern is by Itchin For Some Stitchin. Chunky Bowtie Headwarmer Who wouldn't love this Jasmine Stitch cowl as a gift?  Pattern by Fluffy Stitches. Jasmine Cowl Mum's are always so busy that

Looking for something quick and easy to make for Valentine's Day?  Or maybe a little something to treat yourself to?  This pretty heart motif washcloth will make bath time more fun and is super quick to make.  I just love making washcloths and dishcloths for that instant gratification you get when finishing small projects and they really pretty the place up. Sweetheart Washcloth Materials Cotton Aran / worsted yarn in pink and white Darning needle 4.5mm hook Size Approx. 7.5 x 8 inches (20 x 21 cm) Ability Intermediate Abbreviations US Terms (UK conversion) sc - single crochet (double crochet) hdc – half double crochet (half treble crochet) dc – double crochet (treble crochet) htc – half treble crochet (half double treble crochet) dc3tog – double crochet 3 together (treble crochet 3 together) ch – chain sp - space st(s) - stitch(es) sk – skip hrt cl – heart cluster Other notes:   Join in new colours with a sl st.   When