June 2014 - Lakeview Cottage Kids

“Stars and Stripes” Crochet Purse! FREE Pattern! Happy 4th of July!!!

It is an absolutely gorgeous day at Lakeview Cottage. And, I am starting to get ready for our 4th of July Celebration! A little early, yes, but I am having a great time preparing! And, in keeping with that, I have created a really cute, and very patriotic, purse for the summer and holiday! It Read More

“One Green Leaf”……. FREE Crochet Leaf Pattern #2 Today!

Here is the second leaf pattern. You will notice that it is very similar to the “Little Leaf” pattern. This one, though, has a little more width at the base of it. It’s a bigger leaf all around. It makes a nice look when grouped with a “Little Leaf”! “One Green Leaf” A Crochet Leaf Read More

A “Little Leaf” ……. FREE Crochet Leaf Pattern!!!

Today I was looking out of my window and, seeing how green and leafy everything has become, I decided to write up a few of my leaf patterns. On this post is the first of at least two patterns today. I use leaves on many of the hats and purses that I design, give away Read More

After a Busy Day…..A Ride on the Pontoon!

It was a busy day for us at Lakeview Cottage Kids, so it was so nice to go on a boat ride tonight! Here are a couple of pictures of Olivia, our little dachshund, as we made our way around the lake! Read More

FREE Pattern…..”Sunny Day” Crochet Coaster Set

This color combination just makes me smile! It just makes me happy! Of course, the pattern can be made in any color combination. As you can see, I have chosen to make it in Orange and Yellow. “Sunny Day” Crochet Coaster Set Set of 6 Coasters (This post contains “affiliate links”. Check my Disclosure page for more information.) Designed Read More

FREE Pattern……. “Berry-licious” Crochet Coaster Set

Here is another super colorful coaster set…Again, it is based on a mandala design idea. The colors just remind me of blueberries, red raspberries, and black raspberries! Mmmmmmmmm…… “Berry-licious” Crochet Coaster Set Set of 6 Coasters (This post contains “affiliate links”. Check my Disclosure page for more information.) Designed By: Christine Longe of Lakeview Cottage Kids The photographs and patterns Read More

FREE Crochet Coaster Pattern…….. “Blueberry Delight” Coaster Set

I am really on a roll creating some really fun and colorful coasters! I’ve been selling them at craft fairs, giving them as gifts and keeping many for myself! This one is again a type of mandala pattern but using only two colors…..in this case, blues. “Blueberry Delight” Crochet Coaster Set Set of 4 Read More

FREE Crochet Coaster Pattern! “Colors of the Rainbow” Coaster Set

Well, it’s almost all the colors of the rainbow! At any rate, this set of six (6) crochet coasters is so pretty! I think you will love them if you keep these for yourself or if you decide to give the set as a gift. The third photo shows the set of coasters with a Read More

FREE Pattern for “Oh So Colorful Summer Coasters”

These coasters are a kind of tribute to the mandala design! They are very easy and quick to make. They will look so cheery and colorful on your summer table! (This post contains “affiliate links”. Check my Disclosure page for more information.) “Oh So Colorful Summer Coasters”Set of Crochet Coasters Designed By: Christine Longe of Lakeview Cottage Read More

FREE Crochet Hat Pattern!!! “May Flowers” Beanie…Now in All Sizes!!!!

When I first released this pattern in May, it was only for the 3 – 6 month size. In this posting today, I have released the pattern in Sizes 0 – 3 Months through Adult! Please take a look and let me know how you like it as you create this cute hat in a Read More