Lullaby Lodge

Hello everyone, it's that time of year again when we think about the men in our life, that we love dearly.  If you are out of ideas for what to give as a gift this year, then I have put together some lovely gift ideas including lots of crochet patterns too. Free Crochet Patterns If your dad loves camping, outdoor holidays or simply reading a book by the fire, then a crochet blanket would make a wonderful gift.  This herringbone scrap blanket by Salty Pearl Crochet is a gorgeous one Herringbone Scrap Blanket If your dad enjoys pottering around in the potting shed, then this pot cover might be just the gift.  Pattern by Sincerely Pam. Alex Basket I love this sunglasses case by Ned & Mimi Crochet Sunglasses Case Another great blanket, pattern by Fosbas Design Fun Weekend Blanket If your dad is a wiz in the kitching then crochet up this pot holder.  Pattern by Raffamusa Designs Tunisian Cottage Pot Holder

Hello everyone.  I have a super quick and easy project to share with you today.  Don't you just love the instant gratification from finishing small projects?  These would also make a great gift for someone, or to sell at the craft fair. An ad free pdf version of this pattern is available in my online stores, thank you for supporting my work... Granny Flower Coasters Materials Aran / worsted weight cotton yarn small amounts 5mm hook Darning needle Size Small coaster approx. 4.5 inches in diameter (12cm) Large coaster 6,5 inches (17cm) Ability Easy  Abbreviations US Terms (UK conversion) sc - single crochet (double crochet) dc - double crochet (treble crochet) ch – chain sp - space st(s) - stitch(es) sl st - slip stitch Other notes: I used Scheepjes Cahlista to make my coasters, in colours, Lime, snow White and Cyan, but you can use any cotton Aran / worsted weight yarn to make

Hello friends.  I have a new pattern to share with you today, this pretty striped baby blanket.  The blanket is made from 100% cotton yarn making if perfect for baby in spring and summer or you could make a slightly larger blanket for a throw.  This would make a great picnic blanket if made in a larger size. The colours I chose for this blanket were inspired by the Dolly Mixture sweets my mum used to buy us when we were children.  If you are from the UK perhaps you had them too.  You could of course use any colours for your blanket, a great opportunity to use up your stash. Dolly Mixtures... An ad free pdf version of this pattern is available in my online stores, thank you for supporting my work... The Dolly Stripe Materials Aran / worsted cotton yarn 500g (750m) in white and 20g (15m) each in pink, blue, yellow, green, orange, purple, brown 5mm hook Darning needle Size Appros. 100cm (39 inches) x 70cm (27

Hello friends, I have a super quick and easy recipe to share with you today.  My mum used to make the most amazing salads and the secret was always her salad dressing.  I have been using it for many years now and no matter what you put it on, it makes it taste delicious. We use it on salads (of course), but it's also great on steamed vegetables, new potatoes, pasta salads and I am sure you could think of some more uses for it.  It is super simple to make too and you can keep it in the fridge for ages. Best Ever Salad Dressing Ingredients Oil (olive or your favourite) White wine vinegar Salt (pinch) Sugar (pinch) Black pepper (pinch) 2 garlic cloves Using an empty jam jar, add 1 part vinegar to 4 parts oil.  You can use any oil for this, I like to use a mixture of extra virgin olive oil and sunflower oil (this stops the olive oil from setting when you store it in the fridge).  You can also use red wine vinegar or balsamic if you prefer.

Hello everyone.  It's time again to take a little look at my progress with the various crochet alongs for April.  I hope you have been joining in and if you are make sure to share your makes with the Facebook Group. Useful links... Hot & Cold Blanket Pattern & CAL Our Happy CAL Place 2020 Charity Stash Bash CAL & KAL Facebook Crochet & Crafts Group Lullaby Lodge Facebook Page Crochet Along With Me... (April addition) We have had some lovely weather this month, the sun has been shining almost every day.  While the mornings are still pretty chilly, it is giving my temperature blanket a beautiful mix of pinks and greens. The pale pink and mint green look so pretty together... We have even had some very warm days with temps reaching as high as 24℃, which is quite hot for spring in the UK. This month I have been making soap savers for our Charity Stash Bash CAL.  I will be making m