January 2020 - Lakeview Cottage Kids

New Free Pattern Coming to the Blog this Week!

This easy and pretty pompon hat, called the “Alexa Beanie” is coming this week. Be sure to check back so you can be one of the first to make it! Read More

I have New Pattern Designs Now Available at LoveCrafts!!

I have been working on a number of new patterns and 3 have just been released on the LoveCrafts website. They are basically a crochet set including the “Snow Day Beanie”, the “Snow Day Cowl/Neckwarmer”, and the “Snow Day Fingerlesss Gloves”. The yarn that I worked with in designing these patterns was a beautiful 100% Read More

Fleece Lining for Your Crochet Hats!!

(This post contains “affiliate links”. Check my Disclosure page for more information.) To make my crochet children’s character and earflap hats even more cozy, I will often add a fleece lining! My grandsons always say, “Be sure to put the comfy stuff in my hat!” That fleece truly does make Read More

New Scarf Pattern Today!!

Yesterday I told you that there would be a new bulky scarf pattern available in my shops!!! Well……it has just been launched!!! Please check it out on these platforms!! In Lakeview Cottage Kids on Etsy In ChristineLonge on Ravelry Thanks! And, stay warm!!! Read More

“Olivia” Bulky Oversized Scarf Pattern featured at “E’Claire Makery” in September!!

Just wanted to let everyone know that I have just completed a new pattern for a supersized scarf that I truly love! It is so soft and squishy!! This lovely, trendy and super warm scarf is in my Etsy Shop, on Ravelry and on LoveCrafts in my shops! This is a premium pattern and the Read More

Bulky Scarf Roundup

Winter has arrived and as the snow falls and the wind blows we all start looking for warm, snuggly and stylish scarves to keep us warm! Well, look no further! In this roundup of bulky scarves you’re sure to find one that you will want to make for yourself, a friend or family member! (This Read More

20 Minute Project!! So Soft Velvet Scrunchie!!!

If you are looking for a cute and quick project that only takes 20 minutes to make, you have found it! You can make it look formal in velvet yarn or sporty done in school or team colors. Hope you like it! (This post contains “affiliate links”. Check my Disclosure page for more information.) Read More

So Much Information, So Little Time!!!

Tonight I have been working on crochet designs that I plan on testing in the next week and launching in 2 weeks. And as I have been doing that, I have been looking through some of my print and online resources. There are so very many resources and sources of information about knitting and crocheting Read More

How We Can Help the Animals of Australia Now!

I’m sure you have seen the news stories about the horrible destruction from fire that is happening in Australia. Not only are people being evacuated and displaced from their homes, but animals of Australia are paying a terrible price. Click Here to find out how we can help! Read More

Valentine’s Day Basket

I know that it has only been a few days since the Christmas/New Year Holiday, but I’m starting to think about Valentine’s Day projects. I will be soon having a Valentine pattern round-up here at Lakeview Cottage Kids, but before that, I want to get you started on your projects by reminding you of my Read More