Crochet Along With Me - February

Hello Friends, it's almost the end of February and so it's time to take a little look at what's been happening this month.  Our crochet alongs are progressing, we have 2 running throughout the year.  The Hot & Cold Blanket CAL and the 2020 Charity Stash Bash CAL.  You can find out more details about these in the links below and check out everyone's progress over at the Facebook group.

Useful links...

Hot & Cold Blanket Pattern & CAL

Our Happy CAL Place

For The Love Of Dishcloths

Dishcloth Weekly Knitalong Ravelry Group

2020 Charity Stash Bash CAL & KAL

Facebook Crochet & Crafts Group

Lullaby Lodge Facebook Page

Crochet Along With Me... (February edition)

Firstly let's take a look at my temperature blanket progress.  The blanket is starting to grow now, the temperature is still mostly quite mild, with only a few rounds of blue.  I wonder if we will start to see some more warmer colours being added soon.  Is spring on the way or will we have a snap cold spell, who knows?  That's the fun of making a temperature blanket and I'm really loving how it is turning out...

At the beginning of the month I hosted one of the weekly crochet alongs, at Our Happy CAL Place.  Which is a lovely crochet along group on Ravelry.  They have weekly and monthly CAL's and I really recommend you take a look.  The group is very friendly and they always welcome new members.  The theme for my chosen weeks was "quick & easy" and as we had Valentine's Day coming up I chose the Sweetheart Boot Cuffs pattern by Maria Bittner.

My Sweetheart Boot Cuffs...

The boot cuffs crocheted up really fast and they would make a lovely quick and easy gift.  The pattern was easy to understand, although I found the sizing came up a little small and if I made them again I would go for a larger size.  Why not check out what everyone is making at Our Happy CAL Place this week?  

There has been lots of washcloth making this month at Lullaby Lodge and these will all be going towards the Operation Christmas Child appeal.  To find out more about our Charity Stash Bash CAL check out the link above.  If you enjoy making dish and washcloths, there are lots of groups out there.  I belong to two groups, one on Ravelry and the other on Facebook, I have linked both groups above.  Here are the cloths I made this month...

The Almost Lost Washcloth

We had the Sweetheart Washcloth and the Sea Shells washcloth patterns both come out this month, these will be added to my pile of cloths ready to donate to the shoe box appeal.  I like to add little gift wrappers to my cloths so they are ready for gifting and I have a selection of printable gift labels available to buy in my Etsy Store...

I also finished this Virus Shawl.  I started working on it more than two years ago and I finally dug it out of hibernation and finished it.  It only needed one last row, I don't know why I forgot about it for so long.  I used four different shades of Drops Fabel sock yarn to make this shawl with a 4mm hook.  I love the gorgeous colours you get in sock yarns.   I used this video by Jonna Martinez...

Can't wait to wear it...

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Thanks for visiting and be sure to subscribe, we have the next instalment of our Charity Stash Bash CAL coming up very soon and you won't want to miss it.

Happy hooking!

Catherine

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Granny Boot Cuffs - Make your Mum something fabulous this Mother's Day, Mini Mother's Day Series Part 1

Hello friends.  I wanted to design something quick and easy, that would make a great Mother's Day gift and after making a pair of boot cuffs as part of a weekly CAL on Ravelry, I thought I would have a go at designing my own.  You all know how I love a granny square and putting the two together, I came up with these super cute Granny Boot Cuffs.  Then it occured to me, "why have only one Mother's Day gift idea?", so instead we will be having a mini series of patterns coming out over the next few weeks, so make sure you are subscribed and don't miss out on any posts.

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Granny Boot Cuffs

Materials

Stylecraft Batik DK in 2 colours

4mm (G) & 3.5mm (E) hook (sizes XS-S, XL)

3.5mm (E) & 3mm (C) Hook (size M-L)

Darning needle

Size

XS-S, M-L, XL

Ability

Intermediate

Abbreviations US Terms (UK conversion)

sc - single crochet (double crochet)

dc – double crochet (treble crochet)

ch – chain

sp - space

st(s) - stitch(es)

sk – skip

bl – back loop

mc – main colour

cc – contrast colour

Sizing:  Measure around your calf to find your correct size (measure the widest part of your calf where you would like the cuffs to sit).  Size XS-S will fit 12-13 inches (30 -36cm), M-L will fit from 13-15 inches and XL will fit from 15-16 inches (36-41cm).

Other notes:  Alternate between mc and cc each round and join in new colours with a sl st, if you wish to make in only 1 colour, sl st to corner sp when starting a new round.   Size XS-S, start with mc, sizes M-L & XL start with cc.  Ch3 at start of round counts as dc (you may replace with a standing st or chainless dc if you prefer).  The larger sized hook is used for granny squares and sc edge.  The smaller hook is used for the ribbing.  Photos shown for M-L & XL sizes, there will be no round 4 for size XS-S and you will start with mc for round 1.

Granny Square Make 8

With large hook ch4 and join with sl st to form ring.

Round 1 (Right side), Ch3, 2dc into ring, [ch2, 3dc into ring] 3 times, ch2, join with sl st to top ch3.

Round 2 Join new colour in corner sp, ch3, 2dc in same sp, ch2, 3dc in same sp, in next and every sp [3dc, ch2, 3dc], join with sl st to top ch3.

Round 3 Join new colour in corner sp, ch3, 2dc in same sp, ch2, 3dc in same sp, 3dc in each sp across sides, [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in each corner sp, join with sl st to top ch3.

Round 4 (M-L & XL only) repeat round 3.

Joining squares

With wrong sides together sew or sl st 4 squares together to form a tube.

Ribbing

Row 1 With right side facing, 3.5mm hook and mc, attach yarn at any seam with a sl st, ch15, sc in 2^nd ch from hook and in each ch,  sl st to next 2 sts along bottom of granny square, turn.

Row 2 Sk both sl sts, sc in each st working in bl only, turn.

Row 3 Ch1, sc in each st working in bl only, sl st to next 2 sts along bottom of granny square, turn.

Repeat row 2 & 3 until you have worked around the entire cuff.  Do not fasten off.  Turning work inside out, sl st both edges together to join, fasten off.

With mc and large hook, join with sl st to top of cuff inline with back seam.  Ch1, sc in same place, sc in every st across, join with sl st and fasten off and weave in ends.

Make another cuff to match...

I hope you enjoyed this pattern and I will be back very soon...

Catherine

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Easter Crochet Ideas - Take a break from all the chocolate and hook up one of these Easter treats...

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 cushion pattern by Crochet Cloudberry.

Fluffy Bunny Cushion Cover

This little cutie is so quick and easy to make and he will help keep your keys safe.  Pattern designed by Modesty by Laura.

Bunny Keychain

Dress up your little one in this adorable bonnet with bunny motifs.  This pretty little hat pattern is designed by Sincerely Pam.

Bunny Bonnet

Lastly we have this adorable little guy, he looks so cute in his little outfit.  This pattern and crochet along can be found at The Loopy Lamb.

Buttons The Bunny

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Check out this link blast for more Easter crochet ideas...

Freaky Easter Bunnies

20 Minute Duck

Little Chick Beanbag

Little Monster Easter Egg

Baby Chick Hat

Crochet Easter Eggs

Crochet Bunny Treat Bag

Wreath Animals
Velvet Easter Bunny Basket
Bunny Garland
Velvet Bunny
Chubby Spring Chicks
Bunny Mug Cosy

Thanks for stopping by, I do hope you will check out some of these patterns they are all by really talented designers and I will be back soon...

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Timeless Drifter Earwarmer - A quick & easy make to keep those ears nice and toasty this winter...

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.

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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 crochet (half treble crochet) fpdc – front post double crochet (front post treble crochet)

ch - chain

st(s) - stitch(es)

pm – place marker

sk – skip

inc – increase (2sc in same st)

Other notes:  The head band is worked flat and seemed to form the twist.  Ribbing is then added to the bottom of headband, worked sideways, creating the finished ear warmer.

With Drifter and large hook, chain  61

Row 1 (Right side) sc in 2^nd ch from hook and in every ch.  60 sts.

Row 2 Turn ch1 (does not count as st), hdc in 1^st st, fpdc in each st across until last st, hdc in last st.   60 sts.

Row 3 Turn, ch1, sc in 1^st st, sc in each st across.

Repeat rows 2 and 3,  4 more times.  Fasten off leaving a long tail.

Forming the twist

Place piece with right side facing up, in front of you.  Fold short ends in to the centre.  

Fold each short end in half and slot together. 

Sew through all 4 layers securely 

Pm where 2 sides cross over on bottom of headband (through both layers).  

Using Timeless join yarn in centre back, bottom of headband.

Round 1 Ch1, sc in same place, sc in each st around until 2 sts before marker, sk next st, [dc, 3hdc, dc] all in marked st, sk next st, sc in each remaining st, at the same time inc evenly around until you have  66 sts, join.

Ribbing

With small hook ch  9

Row 1 Sc in 2^nd ch from hook and in every ch, sl st in next 2 sts on hairband.

Row 2 Turn, sk sl sts, blsc in each sc across.

Row 3 Turn, ch1, blsc in each sc across, sl st in next 2 sts on hairband.

Repeat rows 2 and 3 around hairband until all sts have been worked, fasten off and use tail to sew ribbing together.  Weave in any ends.

Looks great in different colours...

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