'Fair Isle' Flower Baby Hat

May 11, 2016, 11:44 am

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Knitting from a chart can be very confusing !

But well worth while - if you can get your head around it - as this pretty little hat shows !

Fair Isle Flower Newborn Baby Hat

Size:

Width: 5 ½ “ (14cm) 11” (28cm) all around

Height: 5 ½ “ (14cm)

Requirements:

DK yarn in two colours which look good together

M = Main colour C = Contrast colour

4mm needles

Pattern:

Using M, cast on 64sts

Work 10 rows in 2 x 2 rib.

11^thRow: S1, knit to end

12^th Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Add in C, and work the following 14 rows following the chart (4 repeats)

Cut off C

27^th Row: S1, knit to end

28^th Row: Kfb, purl to last st, k1 65sts

Shape the top ~
1^st Row: (K6, K2 tog) repeat to last st, k1                  57sts
2^nd, 4^th,6^th,8^th,10^th Rows: Purl
3^rd Row: (K5, k2 tog) repeat to last st, k1                  49sts
5^th Row: (K4, k2 tog) repeat to last st, k1                   41sts
7^th Row: (K3, k2 tog) repeat to last st, k1                   33sts
9^th Row: (K2, k2 tog) repeat to last st, k1                  25sts
11^th Row (K1, k2 tog) repeat to last st, k1                   17sts
12^th Row (P2 tog) repeat to last st, k1                           9sts
Cut yarn (leaving a long ‘tail’ to use for sewing up), draw the end through all stitches, pull up tightly.
Sew up the seam. Darn away ends.

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Ribster Baby Shorts

May 15, 2016, 1:28 am

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Hope you love these simple little baby shorts as much as I do!

Ribster Baby Shorts

Ribster Baby Shorts Small

Requirements:

Around 22g of DK yarn

4mm needles

Pattern: Make the front and back the same ~

Cast on 40sts

1st Row: S1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

2^nd Row: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

Repeat last 2 rows twice more

7^th Row: S1, *k2tog, yrn, p2tog, yon, repeat from * to last 3sts, k2tog, yrn, k1

8^th Row: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

9^th Row: S1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

10^th Row: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

Continue in rib pattern for a further 24 rows

(Work should now measure around 4 ½ “) It is easy to adjust the length here

35^th Row: S1, k2, p2, k2, p2, k2, p2, k2, p1, cast off 8sts, k2, p2, k2, p2, k2, p2, k3

Continue on first leg ~ (16sts)

36^th Row: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

37^th Row: S1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

38^th Row: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

Continue in rib pattern for a further 6 rows

Cast off loosely in rib (if you find this difficult – use a larger size needle)

Rejoin yarn to second leg ~ (16sts)

36^th Row: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

37^th Row: S1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

38^th Row: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

Continue in rib pattern for a further 6 rows

Cast off loosely in rib (if you find this difficult – use a larger size needle)

Join the front and back together along the side edge

Join the front and back gusset together

Join the short leg seam on each leg

Add a ribbon or cord tie through the eyelet row at the waist

Ribster Baby Shorts - Small

Ribster Baby Shorts Large

Requirements:

DK yarn

4mm needles

Pattern: Make the front and back the same ~

Cast on 52sts

1st Row: S1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

2^nd Row: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

Repeat last 2 rows twice more

7^th Row: S1, *k2tog, yrn, p2tog, yon, repeat from * to last 3sts, k2tog, yrn, k1

8^th Row: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

9^th Row: S1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

10^th Row: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

Continue in rib pattern for a further 30 rows

(Work should now measure around 5 ½ “) It is easy to adjust the length here

41^st Row: Rib 20sts, cast off 12sts, rib 19sts

Continue on first leg ~ (20sts)

42^nd Row: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

43^rd Row: S1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

44^th Row: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

Continue in rib pattern for a further 8 rows

Cast off loosely in rib (if you find this difficult – use a larger size needle)

Rejoin yarn to second leg ~ (20sts)

42^nd Row: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

43^rd Row: S1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

44^th Row: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

Continue in rib pattern for a further 8 rows

Cast off loosely in rib (if you find this difficult – use a larger size needle)

Join the front and back together along the side edge

Join the front and back gusset together

Join the short leg seam on each leg

Add a ribbon or cord tie through the eyelet row at the waist

I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.

In addition: You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.

However, please do not copy my patterns

This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied or reproduced

or republished on another webpage or website.

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Ribster Baby Hat

May 17, 2016, 12:36 pm

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This little baby hat is pretty and practical!

Make it in two colours or one ........ it looks great either way.

Ribster - Baby Hat

Ribster Baby Hat

Ribster Baby Hat In One Colour Small

11″ circumference, 5½“ high

DK yarn

4mm needles

Cast on 56sts

1^stRow: S1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

2^ndRow: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows 14 times more

Shape Top ~

Next Row: S1, * k2, p2tog, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

Next Row: S1, * p2, k1, repeat from * to end

Next Row: S1, * k2tog, p1, repeat from * to last 3sts, k2tog, k1

Next Row: S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Next Row: K2tog, across row, to last st, k1

Next Row: P2tog, across row, to last st, k1

Cut the yarn leaving a ‘tail’.

With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops and secure

Sew up side seam and weave in ends.

Ribster Baby Hat In One Colour Large

12″ circumference, 6“ high

DK yarn

4mm needles

Cast on 64sts

1^stRow: S1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

2^ndRow: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

Repeat last 2 rows 17 times more

Shape Top ~

Next Row: S1, * k2, p2tog, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3 (49sts)

Next Row: S1, * p2, k1, repeat from * to end

Next Row: S1, * k2tog, p1, repeat from * to last 3sts, k2tog, k1 (33sts)

Next Row: S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Next Row: K2tog, across row, to last st, k1

Next Row: P2tog, across row, to last st, k1

Cut the yarn leaving a ‘tail’.

With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops and secure

Sew up side seam and weave in ends.

Ribster Baby Hat in 2 colours

Striped Ribster Baby Hat - in 2 colours Small

11″ circumference, 5½“ high

DK yarn

4mm needles

Using Colour A, cast on 56sts

1^stRow: K1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

2^ndRow: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

3^rdRow: S1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

4^thRow: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

** Change to colour B

5^th Row: Knit to end

6^thRow: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

7^thRow: S1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

8^thRow: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

Change to colour A

9^th Row: Knit to end

10^thRow: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

11^thRow: S1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

12^thRow: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

Repeat from ** twice more

Change to colour B

29^th Row: Knit to end

30^thRow: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

Shape Top ~

Next Row: S1, * k2, p2tog, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

Next Row: S1, * p2, k1, repeat from * to end

Change to colour A

Next Row: K1, * k2tog, k1, repeat from * to last 3sts, k2tog, k1

Next Row: S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Next Row: K2tog, across row, to last st, k1 (15sts)

Next Row: P2tog, across row, to last st, k1 (8sts)

Cut the yarn leaving a ‘tail’.

With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops and secure

Sew up side seam and weave in ends.

Striped Ribster Baby Hat - in 2 colours Large

12″ circumference, 6“ high

DK yarn

4mm needles

Using Colour A, cast on 64sts

1^stRow: K1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

2^ndRow: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

3^rdRow: S1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

4^thRow: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

** Change to colour B

5^th Row: Knit to end

6^thRow: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

7^thRow: S1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

8^thRow: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

Change to colour A

9^th Row: Knit to end

10^thRow: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

11^thRow: S1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

12^thRow: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

Repeat from ** three times more

Change to colour B

37^th Row: Knit to end

38^thRow: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

Shape Top ~

Next Row: S1, * k2, p2tog, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3 (49sts)

Next Row: S1, * p2, k1, repeat from * to end

Change to colour A

Next Row: S1, * k2tog, p1, repeat from * to last 3sts, k2tog, k1 (33sts)

Next Row: S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Next Row: K2tog, across row, to last st, k1

Next Row: P2tog, across row, to last st, k1

Cut the yarn leaving a ‘tail’.

With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops and secure

Sew up side seam and weave in ends.

I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.

In addition: You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.

However, please do not copy my patterns

This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied or reproduced

or republished on another webpage or website.

‘This work is registered with the UK Copyright Service.’

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Jasmine Baby Jacket

May 22, 2016, 12:21 pm

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Jasmine Baby Jacket ~ DK

Jasmine Baby Jacket ~ 4ply

Jasmine Baby Jacket for a baby of 0 – 3 months

Size:

Width: 17½"

Length: 9½"

Tension:

22sts = 4" (10cm)

Requires:

Around 50g of DK (8ply) yarn for the long sleeved version

3 buttons

Pattern:

Using DK yarn and 4mm needles ~

Cast on 63sts

Rows 1 & 2 Knit

Row 3 K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end of row

Rows 4& 5 Knit

Row 6 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 7 K11, kfb, k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1, kfb, k18, kfb, k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1, kfb, k12 (71sts)

Row 8 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 9 K12, kfb, k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1, kfb, k20, kfb, k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1, kfb, k13 (79sts)

Row 10 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 11 K13, kfb, k1, kfb, k9, kfb, k1, kfb, k22, kfb, k1, kfb, k9, kfb, k1, kfb, k14 (87sts)

Row 12 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 13 K14, kfb, k1, kfb, k11, kfb, k1, kfb, k24, kfb, k1, kfb, k11, kfb, k1, kfb, k15 (95sts)

Row 14 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 15 K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), k11, kfb, k1, kfb, k13, kfb, k1, kfb, k26, kfb, k1, kfb, k13, kfb, k1, kfb, k16 (103sts)

Row 16 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 17 K16, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1, kfb, k28, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1, kfb, k17 (111sts)

Row 18 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 19 K17, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k30, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k18 (119sts)

Row 20 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 21 K18, kfb, k1, kfb, k19, kfb, k1, kfb, k32, kfb, k1, kfb, k19, kfb, k1, kfb, k19 (127sts)

Row 22 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 23 K19, kfb, k1, kfb, k21, kfb, k1, kfb, k34, kfb, k1, kfb, k21, kfb, k1, kfb, k20 (135sts)

Row 24 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 25 K20, kfb, k1, kfb, k23, kfb, k1, kfb, k36, kfb, k1, kfb, k23, kfb, k1, kfb, k21 (143sts)

Row 26 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 27 K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k25, kfb, k1, kfb, k38, kfb, k1, kfb, k25, kfb, k1, kfb, k22 (151sts)

Row 28 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 29 K24, slip next 30sts onto a stitch holder, k43, slip next 30sts onto a stitch holder, k24 (91sts)

Row 30 K23, kfb, knit to end (92sts)

Knit 4 rows

Now work in pattern as follows ~

Row 1 K5, *yo, k2tog, rep from * to last 5sts, k5

Row 2 K5, *yo, p2tog, rep from * to last 5sts, k5

Repeat last 2 rows once more

Rows 5 -10 S1, knit to end

Repeat these 10 pattern rows 3 times more

Cast off knitwise instead of knitting the last row.

Work long or short sleeves

Short Sleeves ~ Both Alike

Put the 30sts, left on a stitch holder, back on to a knitting needle. Rejoin yarn.

Row 1 S1, knit to end

Row 2 S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat last two rows twice more

Knit 5 rows

Cast off

Make the second sleeve in the same way

Long Sleeves ~ Both Alike

Put the 30sts, left on a stitch holder, back on to a knitting needle. Rejoin yarn.

With right side facing –

Row 1 S1, knit to end

Row 2 S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat last two rows until 5” have been worked from armhole, ending after completing a wrong side row

With right side facing –

Next Row K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog (28sts)

Knit 4 rows

Cast off

Make the second sleeve in the same way

Sew up sleeve seams.

Gather together underarms

Darn away ends

Sew on buttons

Jasmine Baby Jacket for a baby of 6 – 9 months

Size:

Width: 20"

Length: 11"

Tension:

22sts = 4" (10cm)

Requires:

Around 80g of DK (8ply) yarn for the long sleeved version

3 buttons

Pattern:

Using DK yarn and 4mm needles ~

Cast on 68sts

Rows 1 - 4 Knit
Row 5 K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), k3, * kfb, k12, repeat from * to end (73sts)

Row 6 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 7 K13, kfb, k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1, kfb, k24, kfb, k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1, kfb, k14

Row 8 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 9 K14, kfb, k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1, kfb, k26, kfb, k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1, kfb, k15

Row 10 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 11 K15, kfb, k1, kfb, k9, kfb, k1, kfb, k28, kfb, k1, kfb, k9, kfb, k1, kfb, k16

Row 12 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 13 K16, kfb, k1, kfb, k11, kfb, k1, kfb, k30, kfb, k1, kfb, k11, kfb, k1, kfb, k17

Row 14 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 15 K17, kfb, k1, kfb, k13, kfb, k1, kfb, k32, kfb, k1, kfb, k13, kfb, k1, kfb, k18

Row 16 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 17 K18, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1, kfb, k34, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1, kfb, k19

Row 18 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 19 K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), k15, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k36, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k20

Row 20 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 21 K20, kfb, k1, kfb, k19, kfb, k1, kfb, k38, kfb, k1, kfb, k19, kfb, k1, kfb, k21

Row 22 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 23 K21, kfb, k1, kfb, k21, kfb, k1, kfb, k40, kfb, k1, kfb, k21, kfb, k1, kfb, k22

Row 24 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 25 K22, kfb, k1, kfb, k23, kfb, k1, kfb, k42, kfb, k1, kfb, k23, kfb, k1, kfb, k23

Row 26 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 27 K23, kfb, k1, kfb, k25, kfb, k1, kfb, k44, kfb, k1, kfb, k25, kfb, k1, kfb, k24

Row 28 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 29 K24, kfb, k1, kfb, k27, kfb, k1, kfb, k46, kfb, k1, kfb, k27, kfb, k1, kfb, k25

Row 30 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 31 K25, kfb, k1, kfb, k29, kfb, k1, kfb, k48, kfb, k1, kfb, k29, kfb, k1, kfb, k26

Row 32 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 33 K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), k22, K26, kfb, k1, kfb, k31, kfb, k1, kfb, k50, kfb, k1, kfb, k31, kfb, k1, kfb, k27

Row 34 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 35 K27, kfb, k1, kfb, k33, kfb, k1, kfb, k52, kfb, k1, kfb, k33, kfb, k1, kfb, k28

Row 36 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 37 K30, slip next 38sts onto a stitch holder, k57, slip next 38sts onto a stitch holder, k30 (117sts)

Row 38 K29, kfb, knit to end (118sts)

Knit 4 rows

Now work in pattern as follows ~

Row 1 K5, *yo, k2tog, rep from * to last 5sts, k5

Row 2 K5, *yo, p2tog, rep from * to last 5sts, k5

Repeat last 2 rows once more

Rows 5 -10 S1, knit to end

Repeat these 10 pattern rows 4 times more

Cast off knitwise instead of knitting the last row.

Darn away ends

Work long or short sleeves

Long Sleeves ~ Both Alike

Put the 38sts, left on a stitch holder, back on to a knitting needle. Rejoin yarn.

With right side facing –

Row 1 Knit into front & back of first st, knit to last st, knit into front & back of last st

Row 2 S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 3 S1, knit to end of row

Row 4 S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 5 S1, knit to end of row

Row 6 S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 7 S1, k2tog, knit to last 3sts, k2tog, k1 (38sts)

Row 8 S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 9 S1, knit to end of row

Row 10 S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 11 S1, knit to end of row

Row 12 S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 13 S1, knit to end of row

Row 14 S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 8 rows three times more (32sts)

Row 39 S1, k2tog, knit to last 3sts, k2tog, k1 (30sts)

Row 40 S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 41 S1, knit to end of row

Row 42 S1, purl to last st, k1

Knit 5 rows

Cast off

Make the second sleeve in the same way

Short Sleeves ~ Both Alike

Put the 38sts, left on a stitch holder, back on to a knitting needle. Rejoin yarn.

With right side facing –

Row 1 S1, knit to end of row

Row 2 S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows three times more

Knit 5 rows

Cast off knitwise

Make the second sleeve in the same way

Sew up sleeve seams.

Gather together underarms

Darn away ends

Sew on buttons

Jasmine Baby Jacket for a baby of 9 – 12 months

Size:

Width: 22"

Length: 12 ½ "

Tension:

22sts = 4" (10cm)

Requires:

DK (8ply) yarn

3 buttons

Using DK yarn and 4mm needles ~

Cast on 77sts

Rows 1-4     Knit
Row 5           K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end of row
Rows 6          Knit

Row 7 K14, kfb, k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1, kfb, k26, kfb, k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1, kfb, k15

Row 8 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 9 K15, kfb, k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1, kfb, k28, kfb, k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1, kfb, k16

Row 10 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 11 K16, kfb, k1, kfb, k9, kfb, k1, kfb, k30, kfb, k1, kfb, k9, kfb, k1, kfb, k17

Row 12 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 13 K17, kfb, k1, kfb, k11, kfb, k1, kfb, k32, kfb, k1, kfb, k11, kfb, k1, kfb, k18

Row 14 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 15 K18, kfb, k1, kfb, k13, kfb, k1, kfb, k34, kfb, k1, kfb, k13, kfb, k1, kfb, k19

Row 16 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 17 K19, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1, kfb, k36, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1, kfb, k20

Row 18 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 19 K20, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k38, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k21

Row 20 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 21 K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k19, kfb, k1, kfb, k40, kfb, k1, kfb, k19, kfb, k1, kfb, k22

Row 22 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 23 K22, kfb, k1, kfb, k21, kfb, k1, kfb, k42, kfb, k1, kfb, k21, kfb, k1, kfb, k23

Row 24 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 25 K23, kfb, k1, kfb, k23, kfb, k1, kfb, k44, kfb, k1, kfb, k23, kfb, k1, kfb, k24

Row 26 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 27 K24, kfb, k1, kfb, k25, kfb, k1, kfb, k46, kfb, k1, kfb, k25, kfb, k1, kfb, k25

Row 28 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 29 K25, kfb, k1, kfb, k27, kfb, k1, kfb, k48, kfb, k1, kfb, k27, kfb, k1, kfb, k26

Row 30 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 31 K26, kfb, k1, kfb, k29, kfb, k1, kfb, k50, kfb, k1, kfb, k29, kfb, k1, kfb, k27

Row 32 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 33 K27, kfb, k1, kfb, k31, kfb, k1, kfb, k52, kfb, k1, kfb, k31, kfb, k1, kfb, k28

Row 34 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 35 K28, kfb, k1, kfb, k33, kfb, k1, kfb, k54, kfb, k1, kfb, k33, kfb, k1, kfb, k29

Row 36 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 37 K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), k25, kfb, k1, kfb, k35, kfb, k1, kfb, k56, kfb, k1, kfb, k35, kfb, k1, kfb, k30

Row 38 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 39 K30, kfb, k1, kfb, k37, kfb, k1, kfb, k58, kfb, k1, kfb, k37, kfb, k1, kfb, k31

Row 40 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 41 K33, slip next 42sts onto a stitch holder, k63, slip next 42sts onto a stitch holder, k33 (129sts)

Row 42 K32, kfb, knit to end (130sts)

Knit 4 rows

Now work in pattern as follows ~

Row 1 K5, *yo, k2tog, rep from * to last 5sts, k5

Row 2 K5, *yo, p2tog, rep from * to last 5sts, k5

Repeat last 2 rows once more

Rows 5 -10 S1, knit to end

Repeat these 10 pattern rows 5 times more

Cast off knitwise instead of knitting the last row.

Darn away ends

Work long or short sleeves

Long Sleeves ~ Both Alike

With right side facing, rejoin yarn to 42sts of first sleeve

Row 1 Knit into front & back of first st, knit to last st, knit into front& back of last st

Row 2 S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 3 S1, knit to end of row

Row 4 S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 5 S1, knit to end of row

Row 6 S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 7 S1, knit to end of row

Row 8 S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 9 S1, k2tog, knit to last 3sts, k2tog, k1 (42sts)

Row 10 S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 11 S1, knit to end of row

Row 12 S1, purl to last st, k

Row 13 S1, knit to end of row

Row 14 S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 15 S1, knit to end of row

Row 16 S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 8 rows 3 times more (36sts)

Row 41 S1, k2tog, knit to last 3sts, k2tog, k1 (34sts)

Row 42 S1, purl to last st, k1

Knit 7 rows

Cast off

Short Sleeves ~ Both Alike

Put the 42sts, left on a stitch holder, back on to a knitting needle. Rejoin yarn.

With right side facing –

Row 1 S1, knit to end of row

Row 2 S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows four times more

Knit 5 rows

Cast off knitwise

Make the second sleeve in the same way

Sew up sleeve seams.

Gather together underarm

Darn away ends

Sew on buttons

This week, several of my facebook group asked me for more patterns for baby items using 4ply yarn........

I replied to them with the advice that any of my patterns written for DK would also work well in 4ply (though of course the finished garment would be smaller).

So here is how it works out ......... if you follow a DK pattern for a 6 - 9 months baby, and use 4ply yarn and 3.25mm needles instead - the finished item will be perfect for a 0 -3 months baby.

I put it to the test just to be sure!!

This little baby jacket was knitted in 4ply on 3.25mm needles following the instructions for the 6 - 9 months size ~ and it is a perfect fit for a 0 - 3 months baby.

Jasmine Baby Jacket

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However, please do not copy my patterns

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CARLA Hooded Baby Cape

June 8, 2016, 11:33 am

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Why not make this cute little Hooded Baby Cape for a new baby?

So Pretty ........ and Practical too!

Carla - Hooded Baby Cape

Hooded Baby Cape Small / Early Newborn

70 - 80g DK yarn

4mm needles

3 buttons

Length from neck to lower border ~ 8” (20cm)

Cast on 56sts

Rows 1 & 2 S1, knit to end
Row 3           S1, k1, yfwd, k2tog (makes a buttonhole), knit to end of row
Rows 4 & 5    S1, knit to end
Row 6           S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4
Row 7           S1, k6, * yrn, k6, repeat from * to last st, k1                          64sts

Row 8 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 9 S1, knit to end

Row 10 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 11 S1, k6, * yrn, k1, yrn, k6, repeat from * to last st, k1 80sts

Row 12 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 13 S1, knit to end

Row 14 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 15 S1, k1, yfwd, k2tog (makes a buttonhole), k4, * yrn, k1, yrn, k8, repeat from * to end 96sts

Row 16 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 17 S1, knit to end

Row 18 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 19 S1, k8, * yrn, k1, yrn, k10, repeat from * to last 10sts, yrn, k1, yrn, k9 112sts

Row 20 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 21 S1, knit to end

Row 22 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 23 S1, k9, * yrn, k1, yrn, k12, repeat from * to last 11sts, yrn, k1, yrn, k10 128sts

Row 24 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 25 S1, knit to end

Row 26 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 27 S1, k1, yfwd, k2tog (makes a buttonhole), k7, * yrn, k1, yrn, k14, repeat from * to last 12sts, yrn, k1, yrn, k11 144sts

Row 28 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 29 S1, knit to end

Repeat last row 3 times more

Row 33 S1, knit to end

Row 34 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat last 2 rows 11 times more It is easy to adjust the length here

Row 57 S1, knit to end

Repeat last row 4 times more

To add the hood ~

With the wrong side facing, pick up and knit each stitch along the neck edge – omitting the 4 border stitches at each side 48sts

Row 1 S1, knit to end

Row 2 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat the last 2 rows 14 times more

Row 31 S1, k21, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k22

Row 32 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 33 S1, k20, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k21

Row 34 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 35 S1, k19, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k20

Row 36 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 37 S1, k18, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k19

Row 38 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 39 S1, k17, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k18

Row 40 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4 38sts

Row 41 S1, k15, k3tog, s1, k2tog, psso, k16

Row 42 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4 34sts

Row 43 S1, k13, k3tog, s1, k2tog, psso, k14

Row 44 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4 30sts

Cast off and sew the top of hood in half

Divide the stitches and graft together

Use Kitchener stitch to join.

Darn away ends

Add buttons

Hooded Baby Cape 0 - 3 months

DK yarn

4mm needles

3 buttons

Knitted from the neck down

Length from neck to lower border ~ 9” (23cm)

Cast on 62sts

Row 8 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 9 S1, knit to end

Row 10 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 11 S1, k6, * yrn, k1, yrn, k6, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 12 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 13 S1, knit to end

Row 14 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 15 S1, k1, yfwd, k2tog (makes a buttonhole), k4, * yrn, k1, yrn, k8, repeat from * to end

Row 16 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 17 S1, knit to end

Row 18 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 19 S1, k8, * yrn, k1, yrn, k10, repeat from * to last 10sts, yrn, k1, yrn, k9 112sts

Row 20 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 21 S1, knit to end

Row 22 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 23 S1, k9, * yrn, k1, yrn, k12, repeat from * to last 11sts, yrn, k1, yrn, k10

Row 24 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 25 S1, knit to end

Row 26 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 27 S1, k1, yfwd, k2tog (makes a buttonhole), k7, * yrn, k1, yrn, k14, repeat from * to last 12sts, yrn, k1, yrn, k11

Row 28 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 29 S1, knit to end

Repeat last row 3 times more

Row 33 S1, knit to end

Row 34 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat last 2 rows 14 times more It is easy to adjust the length here

Row 63 S1, knit to end

Repeat last row 4 times more

To add the hood ~

With the wrong side facing, pick up and knit each stitch along the neck edge – omitting the 4 border stitches at each side 54sts

Row 1 S1, knit to end

Row 2 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat the last 2 rows 16 times more

Row 35 S1, k24, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k25

Row 36 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 37 S1, k23, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k24

Row 38 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 39 S1, k22, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k23

Row 40 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 41 S1, k21, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k22

Row 42 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 43 S1, k20, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k21

Row 44 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 45 S1, k19, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k20

Row 46 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 47 S1, k18, k3tog, s1, k2tog, psso, k19

Row 48 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 49 S1, k16, k3tog, s1, k2tog, psso, k17

Row 50 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Cast off and sew the top of hood in half

Divide the stitches and graft together

Use Kitchener stitch to join.

Darn away ends

Add buttons

Carla ~ Hooded Baby Cape

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Jasmine Baby Blanket

June 11, 2016, 9:05 am

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Jasmine Baby Blanket

Jasmine Baby Blanket Premature Baby

Requirements ~

DK (8ply) yarn

4mm needles

Tension ~

22sts = 4” (10cm)

Measurements ~

Width: 16" (41cm)

Length: adjustable ......... I made mine 18" (46cm)

Pattern Instructions ~

Cast on 86 stitches

Start with a garter stitch border - knit 8 rows

Pattern:

Row 1: K6, *yo, k2tog, rep from * to last 6sts, k6

Row 2: K6, *yo, p2tog, rep from * to last 6sts, k6

Repeat last 2 rows once more

Rows 5 -10: S1, knit to end

Repeat these 10 pattern rows 11 times more (or until the blanket is the length desired)

Knit 3 rows

Cast off knit wise

Darn away ends

........ for a Newborn Baby Blanket of 24 ½ “

cast on 134sts

........ for a Baby Blanket of 30 “

cast on 166sts

You can find the matching Baby Jacket at ~
http://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/jasmine-baby-jacket.html

Version 2

I made this blanket using DK yarn and 4.5mm needles - to give a more open stitch and a softer drape
There are fewer eyelet rows and more garter stitch rows

Jasmine Baby Blanket- Style B

Requirements ~

180g DK (8ply) yarn

4.5mm needles

Tension ~

17sts = 4” (10cm)

Measurements ~

Width: 28" (71cm)

Length: adjustable ......... I made mine 30" (76cm)

Pattern Instructions ~

Cast on 120 stitches

Start with a garter stitch border - knit 10 rows

Pattern:

Row 1: K8, *yo, k2tog, rep from * to last 8sts, k8

Row 2: K8, *yo, p2tog, rep from * to last 8sts, k8

Rows 3 -12: S1, knit to end

Repeat these 12 pattern rows 16 times more (or until the blanket is the length desired)

Knit 1 row

Cast off knit wise

Darn away ends

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In addition: You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.

However, please do not copy my patterns

This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied or reproduced

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Woolly Loveliness

June 12, 2016, 6:00 am

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I just wanted to share with you all - a little glimpse of woolly loveliness.

Crafty Wools

I live near the pretty town of Wimborne Minster in Dorset - and this is my local yarn store.

A stall in the local market hall.

There is a always a lovely selection of yarn, tempting me to buy ..... :)

It may not be the biggest store in the land - but what it lacks in size - is more than made up for by the lovely friendly service given by the proprietor.

I like nothing better on a Sunday morning than to have a wander through the market. And no one could make me feel more welcome at their stall than Jo.

We usually have a little chat about our current projects, and whatever is topical in the knitting word at the time.

I only buy a few balls of yarn every few weeks - and sadly that will not keep her business going.

There is so much competition these days from the poundshops, supermarkets, B & M, hobbycraft etc - and of course I do buy from them all from time to time.

But I try to buy from Crafty Wools when I can - I want this stall to survive and thrive.

I like having the personal connection with another crafter who loves and cares about what she does, and talks my language!

Over the past few months I have really been enjoying using King Cole Baby DK With A Twist.

Jo stocks always several colourways - and has even gone to the trouble of sourcing more for me.

It is so soft to knit with, and gives a lovely result for baby items.

A couple of weeks ago I bought two of balls of this ~

and I am really looking forward to using it.

I would like to say a huge thank you to Crafty Yarn's Jo Donnachie.

https://www.facebook.com/Craftywools/

Actually she is one of the very few members of my facebook group that I have actually met!
Though there are now over 5,000 members ~ I only actually know 5 of them!!

And I would like to urge each of you to support your local yarn shop if you value it too.

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Knitted Summer Flowers

June 14, 2016, 11:06 am

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Marianna's Small Knitted Summer Flowers

These pretty little flowers are so quick and easy to knit.

They make a great addition to all sorts of projects .......

Choose a colour theme ........ and have fun!

Adding a little button really brings them to life :)

Small Summer Knitted Flowers

Cast on 42sts

K1, cast off 5sts (2sts on right hand needle),k1, cast off 5sts (4sts on right hand needle), k1, cast off 5sts (6sts on right hand needle), k1, cast off 5sts (8sts on right hand needle), k1, cast off 5sts (10sts on right hand needle), k1, cast off 5sts (12sts on right hand needle)

Cut the yarn leaving an 6” tail

Thread the tail through each of the remaining 12sts and pull tight

Use the tail from the cast on to join the first and last petals

Shape flower

Sew in ends

Add a button to the centre of each flower

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In addition: You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.

However, please do not copy my patterns

This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied or reproduced

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Jasmine Baby Hat

June 18, 2016, 3:19 am

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Jasmine Baby Hat

Jasmine Baby Hat for a baby of 0 – 3 months

Size:

Width: 5½ - 6 “, 11 - 12 “ all around

Height: 5½ - 6 “

Tension:

22sts = 4" (10cm)

Requires:

DK (8ply) yarn

Pattern Instructions:

Using DK yarn and 4mm needles ~

Cast on 64sts

Rows 1 - 4 S1, knit to end

** Row 5 S1, *yo, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 6 S1, *yo, p2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1

Repeat last 2 rows once more

Rows 9 -14 S1, knit to end **

Repeat from ** to ** twice more

Row 35 S1, knit to last st, k1

Row 36 S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 37 S1, knit to last st, kfb 65sts

Row 38 S1, purl to last st, k1

Shape the top ~
1^st Row:     (K6, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1           57sts
2^nd, 4^th,6^th,8^th,10^th Rows: Purl
3^rd Row:     (K5, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1           49sts
5^th Row:     (K4, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1           41sts
7^th Row:     (K3, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1           33sts
9^th Row:     (K2, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1         25sts
11^th Row     (K1, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1           17sts
12^th Row     (P2tog) repeat to last st, k1                    9sts
Cut yarn (leaving a long ‘tail’ to use for sewing up), draw the end through all stitches, pull up tightly.
Sew up the seam. Darn away ends.

Jasmine Baby Hat Version 2 for a baby of 0 – 3 months

Size:

Width: 5½ - 6 “, 11 - 12 “ all around

Height: 5½ - 6 “

Tension:

22sts = 4" (10cm)

Requires:

DK (8ply) yarn

Pattern Instructions:

Using DK yarn and 4mm needles ~

Cast on 64sts

Rows 1 - 8 S1, knit to end

** Row 9 S1, *yo, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 10 S1, *yo, p2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1

Rows 11 - 20 S1, knit to end **

Repeat from ** to ** once more

Row 33 S1, knit to last st, k1

Row 34 S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 35 S1, knit to last st, kfb 65sts

Row 36 S1, purl to last st, k1

Shape the top ~
1^st Row:     (K6, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1           57sts
2^nd, 4^th,6^th,8^th,10^th Rows: Purl
3^rd Row:     (K5, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1           49sts
5^th Row:     (K4, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1          41sts
7^th Row:     (K3, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1           33sts
9^th Row:     (K2, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1         25sts
11^th Row     (K1, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1           17sts
12^th Row     (P2tog) repeat to last st, k1                    9sts
Cut yarn (leaving a long ‘tail’ to use for sewing up), draw the end through all stitches, pull up tightly.
Sew up the seam. Darn away ends.

I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.

In addition: You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.

However, please do not copy my patterns

This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied or reproduced

or republished on another webpage or website.

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Carla Baby Top, Headband & Hat

June 25, 2016, 8:09 am

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One of my daughter's friends has just had a new baby girl - she is so petite - just 6lb.

And all the newborn sizes are too big !

So I just made these - to welcome her to the world.

Carla Baby Top and Headband Version 1

Carla Baby Top Version 2

For a large premature baby or an early/small newborn baby

Yarn – any DK (tension 22sts over 4”/10cm) - requires around 32g

Needles – 4mm

Requires 2 small buttons

Worked from the neck downwards

Cast on 56sts

Rows 1 & 2 S1, knit to end
Row 3           S1, k1, yrn, k2tog (makes a buttonhole), knit to end of row
Rows 4 & 5    S1, knit to end
Row 6           S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4
Row 7           S1, k5, * yrn, k4, repeat from * to last st, k2                          68sts

Row 8 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 9 S1, knit to end

Row 10 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 11 S1, knit to end

Row 12 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 13 S1, k5, * yrn, k1, yrn, k4, repeat from * to last st, k2 92sts

Row 14 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 15 S1, knit to end

Row 16 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 17 S1, knit to end

Row 18 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 19 S1, k1, yrn, k2tog (makes a buttonhole), k3, * yrn, k1, yrn, k6, repeat from * to last st, k1 116sts

Row 20 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Rows 21, 22, 23, 24 S1, knit to end

Row 25          S1, k18, cast off 21sts, k35, cast off 21sts, k18
Row 26          S1, knit to end                                                                                          74sts
Row 27          S1, k3, *(k2, m1) repeat from * to last 6sts, k6                       106sts
Row 28          S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 29          S1, k5, * yrn, k2tog, k1, repeat from * to last 4sts, k4
Row 30          S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4
Row 31          S1, knit to end
Row 32          S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 33 S1, knit to end
Row 34 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4 **
Repeat from ** to ** twice more

Row 47 S1, k5, * yrn, k2tog, k1, repeat from * to last 4sts, k4

Row 48          S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4
Knit 5 rows
Cast off loosely
Darn away ends
Sew on buttons

* * * * *

Carla Baby Top Version 2

For a large premature baby or an early/small newborn baby

Yarn – any DK (tension 22sts over 4”/10cm) - requires around 32g

Needles – 4mm

Requires 2 small buttons

Worked from the neck downwards

Cast on 56sts

Row 8 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 9 S1, knit to end

Row 10 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 11 S1, knit to end

Row 12 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 13 S1, k5, * yrn, k1, yrn, k4, repeat from * to last st, k2 92sts

Row 14 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 15 S1, knit to end

Row 16 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 17 S1, knit to end

Row 18 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 19 S1, k1, yrn, k2tog (makes a buttonhole), k3, * yrn, k1, yrn, k6, repeat from * to last st, k1 116sts

Row 20 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Rows 21, 22, 23, 24 S1, knit to end

Row 29 S1, knit to end
Row 30 S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4
Repeat last 2 rows 8 times more

Row 47          S1, k5, * yrn, k2tog, k1, repeat from * to last 4sts, k4
Row 48          S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4
Knit 5 rows
Cast off loosely
Darn away ends
Sew on buttons

Carla Baby Headband

Yarn – any DK (tension 22sts over 4”/10cm) - requires around 6 - 8g

Needles – 4mm

Cast on 56sts

Knit 4 rows

Row 5 S1, knit to end

Row 6 S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 7 S1, k1, * yrn, k2tog, k1, repeat from * to end

Row 8 S1, purl to last st, k1

Knit 5 rows

Cast off, using a stretchy cast off

Join the seam

Darn away ends

Carla Baby Hat Version 1 For an early or small newborn baby

11“ circumference, 5½“ high

Yarn – any DK (tension 22sts over 4”/10cm) - requires around 18g
Needles – 4mm

Cast on 56sts

Knit 4 rows

Row 5 S1, knit to end

Row 6 S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 7 S1, k1, * yrn, k2tog, k1, repeat from * to end

Row 8 S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 9 S1, knit to end
Row 10 S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 11 S1, knit to end
Row 12 S1, purl to last st, k1**

Repeat from ** to ** three more

Row 31 S1, k1, * yrn, k2tog, k1, repeat from * to end

Row 32 S1, purl to last st, k1

Shape Top ~

Next Row: *K3, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (45sts)

Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row: *K2, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (34sts)

Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row: *K1, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (23sts)

Next Row: S1, knit to end of row

Next Row: S1, * k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (12sts)

Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Cut the yarn leaving a ‘tail’.

With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops and secure

Sew up side seam and weave in ends.

Carla Baby Hat Version 2 For an early or small newborn baby

11“ circumference, 5½“ high

Yarn – any DK (tension 22sts over 4”/10cm) - requires around 18g
Needles – 4mm

Cast on 56sts

Knit 4 rows

Row 5 S1, knit to end

Row 6 S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 7 S1, k1, * yrn, k2tog, k1, repeat from * to end

Row 8 S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 9 S1, knit to end
Row 10 S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2rows 11 times more

Shape Top ~

Next Row: *K3, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (45sts)

Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row: *K2, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (34sts)

Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row: *K1, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (23sts)

Next Row: S1, knit to end of row

Next Row: S1, * k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (12sts)

Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Cut the yarn leaving a ‘tail’.

With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops and secure

Sew up side seam and weave in ends.

I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.

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However, please do not copy my patterns

This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied or reproduced

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Christmas Pudding Baby Hat

June 29, 2016, 9:27 am

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Yes I know it is JUNE !!

But I was asked for this pattern by members of a charity group who are already preparing for the festive season!

Easy Christmas Pudding Baby Hat ~ 0 -3 months

Christmas Pudding Newborn - 3 months Baby Hat

Size

Width: 5 ½ “ (14cm) 11” (28cm) all around

Height: 5 ½ “ (14cm)

Requirements :

DK yarn in dark brown and cream for the hat

DK yarn in green and red for the holly leaves & berries

4mm needles

Pattern:

Using brown, cast on 65sts

Knit 8 rows

9^th Row: S1, knit to end

10^th Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat last 2 rows 8 times more

Cut off brown, join in cream

27^th Row: S1, knit to end

28^th Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Shape the top ~
1^st Row: (K6, K2 tog) repeat to last st, k1                  (57sts)
2^nd, 4^th,6^th,8^th,10^th Rows: Purl
3^rd Row: (K5, K2 tog) repeat to last st, k1                  (49sts)
5^th Row: (K4, K2 tog) repeat to last st, k1                  (41sts)
7^th Row: (K3, K2 tog) repeat to last st, k1                  (33sts)
9^th Row: (K2, K2 tog) repeat to last st, k1                 (25sts)
11^th Row (K1, K2 tog) repeat to last st, k1                  (17sts)
12^th Row ( K2 tog) repeat to last st, k1                         (9sts)
Cut yarn (leaving a long ‘tail’ to use for sewing up), draw the end through all stitches, pull up tightly.
Sew up the seam. Darn away ends.

Holly leaves– makes 2 leaves joined together

Using green yarn cast on 1 stitch

Row 1: Knit

Row 2: Knit 3 times into the stitch (3sts)

Row 3: Knit front and back into the first stitch, k1, knit front and back into the last stitch (5sts)

Row 4: Cast off 1 stitch, k3 (4sts)

Row 5: Cast off 1 stitch, k2 (3sts)

Row 6: Knit front and back into the first stitch, k1, knit front and back into the last stitch (5sts)

Row 7: Cast off 1 stitch, k3 (4sts)

Row 8: Cast off 1 stitch, k2 (3sts)

Row 9: Slip 1 stitch, k2tog, pass slip stitch over (1st)

Row 10: Knit 3 times into the stitch (3sts)

Row 11: Knit front and back into the first stitch, k1, knit front and back into the last stitch (5sts)

Row 12: Cast off 1 stitch, k3 (4sts)

Row 13: Cast off 1 stitch, k2 (3sts)

Row 14: Knit front and back into the first stitch, k1, knit front and back into the last stitch (5sts)

Row 15: Cast off 1 stitch, k3 (4sts)

Row 16: Cast off 1 stitch, k2 (3sts)

Row 17: Slip 1 stitch, k2tog, pass slip stitch over (1st)

Fasten off

Berry

Using red yarn cast on 3 stitches

Row 1: Knit in the front and back of every stitch (6sts)

Row 2: Purl

Row 3: Knit

Row 4: P2tog three times (3sts)

Cast off purlwise

Tie cast on and cast off tails together (this pulls the berry together)

Sew leaves and berry onto pudding hat

Made by request for ~

https://www.facebook.com/groups/502401549941036/

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Knitted Butterflies

July 1, 2016, 1:45 pm

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I hope you will use these sweet little butterflies to decorate some of your projects......

Marianna's Sweet Little Butterflies

Small Butterfly

Cast on 8sts

1st Row: Kfb, k5, kfb, k1 10sts

2^nd Row: Kfb, k7, kfb, k1 12sts

3^rd Row: Kfb, k9, kfb, k1 14sts

4^th Row: Kfb, k11, kfb, k1 16sts

5^th Row: K2tog, k12, k2tog 14sts

6^th Row: K2tog, k10, k2tog 12sts

7^th Row: K2tog, k8, k2tog 10sts

8^th Row: Cast off 3sts, knit to end 7sts

9^th Row: Cast off 3sts, k3, cast on 5sts

10^th Row: K9, cast on 5sts 14sts

11^th Row: Kfb, k11, kfb, k1 16sts

12^th Row: Kfb, k13, kfb, k1 18sts

13^th Row: Kfb, k15, kfb, k1 20sts

14^th Row: Knit

15^th Row: Knit

16^th Row: K2tog, k16, k2tog 18sts

17^th Row: K2tog, k14, k2tog 16sts

18^th Row: K2tog, k12, k2tog 14sts

19^th Row: K2tog, k10, k2tog 12sts

Cast off

Using a contrasting darker colour of yarn – cut a length around 18” (46cm)

Wrap this around the middle of the butterfly to form a body

Tie in a knot at the top – and trim ends leaving a length of around ¾” (2cm)

Large Butterfly

Cast on 12sts

1st Row: Kfb, k9, kfb, k1 14sts

2^nd Row: Kfb, k11, kfb, k1 16sts

3^rd Row: Kfb, k13, kfb, k1 18sts

4^th Row: Kfb, k15, kfb, k1 20sts

5^th Row: Knit

6^th Row: Knit

7^th Row: K2tog, k16, k2tog 18sts

8^th Row: K2tog, k14, k2tog 16sts

9^th Row: K2tog, k12, k2tog 14sts

10^th Row: Cast off 5sts, knit to end 9sts

11^th Row: Cast off 5sts, k3, cast on 7sts

12th Row: K11, cast on 7sts 18sts

13^th Row: Knit

14^th Row: Kfb, k15, kfb, k1 20sts

15^th Row: Kfb, k17, kfb, k1 22sts

16^th Row: Kfb, k19, kfb, k1 24sts

17^th Row: Kfb, k21, kfb, k1 26sts

18^th Row: Knit

19^th Row: Knit

20^th Row: K2tog, k22, k2tog 24sts

21^st Row: K2tog, k20, k2tog 22sts

22^nd Row: K2tog, k18, k2tog 20sts

23^rd Row: K2tog, k16, k2tog 18sts

Cast off

Using a contrasting darker colour of yarn – cut a length around 22” (56cm)

Wrap this around the middle of the butterfly to form a body

Tie in a knot at the top – and trim ends leaving a length of around ¾” (2cm)

I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.

In addition: You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.

However, please do not copy my patterns

This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied or reproduced

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Celebrate With Me

July 9, 2016, 6:40 am

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I feel like celebrating !

This morning by blog statistics showed that I had reached 5 million page views!

When I began this journey I never expected to reach anything like this number

So I really want to say a huge thank you to those of you who have been kind enough to leave me nice comments and messages along the way!

I really do appreciate it.

I have made many on-line friends and followers :)

And you inspire me to keep going .......

I have now written and shared 225 free patterns on this blog.

The easiest way to see them all is on my ravelry pages ~

http://www.ravelry.com/designers/marianna-mel

I also have a little 'pattern store' there too, with 11 'pay for' patterns

http://www.ravelry.com/stores/made-by-marianna-designs

A little over a year ago I set up a group page on facebook

so that I could stay in contact with you all more easily.

There are now over 5,500 members. Phenomenal!

I must say how much I love seeing all your photos of your 'makes' using my patterns.

It really does bring me joy every day.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/made.by.marianna/

SO - TO CELEBRATE ........

I am going to give away a MYSTERY PARCEL !

If you would like to be in with a chance to win this free draw

then all you have to do is

leave me a comment below telling me which of my patterns is your personal favourite.

That's it! I will get someone to 'pull the name out of a hat'.

Good luck and thanks again!

Marianna

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Valerie - Crochet Baby Hat

July 16, 2016, 11:09 am

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Charities in the UK - and all around the world - always need cute baby hats.

This design is for preemie babies, newborn and 0 -3 months.

They are so quick to make ~ and only need a small amount of yarn.

Valerie Baby Hats

0-3months small newborn large preemie medium preemie small preemie

Valerie Baby Hats

Valerie means ....... Strong & Valiant

Valerie Small Premature Baby Hat

Requirements:

DK yarn

4mm crochet hook

Size:

Width: 3“ (7.5cm), 6“ (15cm) all around

Height: 3 ¼“

Pattern:

This pattern is written in UK terminology

tc = treble crochet dc = double crochet ch = chain

Worked in the round

Chain 4, join with a slip stitch into a ring

Round 1: Ch2, make 11tc into ring, slip stitch to join. (12sts)

Round 2: Ch2 then tc in same stitch as ch2, 2tc in each stitch all around, join with slip stitch. (24sts)

Round 3: Ch 2, 1tc in each stitch all around, join with slip stitch. (24sts)

Round 4: Ch2 then tc in same stitch as ch2, *miss one stitch, 2tc in next stitch, repeat from * all around, join with slip stitch

Rounds 5 & 6: Repeat round 4

Round 7: Ch1, dc in each stitch all around, join with slip stitch.

Fasten off. Weave in ends

Valerie Medium Premature Baby Hat

Requirements:

DK yarn

4mm crochet hook

Size:

Width: 3 ½ “ (9cm), 7“ (18cm) all around

Height: 3 ½ “

Pattern:

This pattern is written in UK terminology

tc = treble crochet dc = double crochet ch = chain

Worked in the round

Chain 4, join with a slip stitch into a ring

Round 1: Ch2, make 13tc into ring, slip stitch to join. (14sts)

Round 2: Ch2 then tc in same stitch as ch2, 2tc in each stitch all around, join with slip stitch. (28sts)

Round 3: Ch 2, 1tc in each stitch all around, join with slip stitch. (28sts)

Round 4: Ch2 then tc in same stitch as ch2, *miss one stitch, 2tc in next stitch, repeat from * all around, join with slip stitch

Rounds 5-7: Repeat round 4

Round 8: Ch1, dc in each stitch all around, join with slip stitch.

Fasten off. Weave in ends

Valerie Medium Premature Baby Hat

Valerie Large Premature Baby Hat

Requirements:

DK yarn

4mm crochet hook

Size:

Width: 4“ (10cm), 8“ (20cm) all around

Height: 4 “

Pattern:

This pattern is written in UK terminology

tc = treble crochet dc = double crochet ch = chain

Worked in the round

Chain 4, join with a slip stitch into a ring

Round 1: ch2, make 10tc into ring, slip stitch to join. (11sts)

Round 2: ch2 then tc in same stitch as ch2, 2tc in each stitch all around, join with slip stitch. (22sts)

Round 3: Ch2 then 1tc in same stitch as ch2, * 1tc in next stitch, 2tc in next stitch repeat from * all around, join with slip stitch. (33sts)

Round 4: Ch 2, 1tc in each stitch all around, increase one stitch, join with slip stitch. (34sts)

Round 5: Ch2 then tc in same stitch as ch2, *miss one stitch, 2tc in next stitch, repeat from * all around, join with slip stitch

Rounds 6-9: Repeat round 5

Round 10: Ch1, dc in each stitch all around, join with slip stitch.

Fasten off. Weave in ends

Valerie Small Newborn Baby Hat

Requirements:

DK yarn

4mm crochet hook

Size:

Width: 5“ (13cm), 8“ (26cm) all around

Height: 4 ¾ “

Pattern:

This pattern is written in UK terminology

tc = treble crochet dc = double crochet ch = chain

Worked in the round

Chain 4, join with a slip stitch into a ring

Round 1: ch2, make 9tc into ring, slip stitch to join. (10sts)

Round 2: ch2 then tc in same stitch as ch2, 2tc in each stitch all around, join with slip stitch. (20sts)

Round 3: Ch2 then 1tc in same stitch as ch2, * 1tc in next stitch, 2tc in next stitch repeat from * all around, join with slip stitch. (30sts)

Round 4: Ch2 then 1tc in same stitch as ch2, * 1tc in next stitch, 1tc in next stitch , 2tc in next stitch repeat from * all around, join with slip stitch. (40sts)

Round 5: Ch2 then tc in same stitch as ch2, *miss one stitch, 2tc in next stitch, repeat from * all around, join with slip stitch

Rounds 6-10: Repeat round 5

Round 11: Ch1, dc in each stitch all around, join with slip stitch.

Fasten off. Weave in ends

Valerie 0 - 3 months Baby Hat

Requirements:

DK yarn

4mm crochet hook

Size:

Width: 5“ (13cm), 8“ (26cm) all around

Height: 5 ¼ “

Pattern:

This pattern is written in UK terminology

tc = treble crochet dc = double crochet ch = chain

Worked in the round

Chain 4, join with a slip stitch into a ring

Round 1: ch2, make 11tc into ring, slip stitch to join. (12sts)

Round 2: ch2 then tc in same stitch as ch2, 2tc in each stitch all around, join with slip stitch. (24sts)

Round 3: Ch2 then 1tc in same stitch as ch2, * 1tc in next stitch, 2tc in next stitch repeat from * all around, join with slip stitch. (36sts)

Round 4: Ch2 then 1tc in same stitch as ch2, * 1tc in next stitch, 1tc in next stitch , 2tc in next stitch repeat from * all around, join with slip stitch. (48sts)

Round 5: Ch2 then tc in same stitch as ch2, *miss one stitch, 2tc in next stitch, repeat from * all around, join with slip stitch

Rounds 6-11: Repeat round 5

Round 12: Ch1, dc in each stitch all around, join with slip stitch.

Fasten off. Weave in ends

Valerie Baby Hats

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Hats to Match the Hugs

July 20, 2016, 11:47 am

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Last week I made this little set as part of a small baby shower gift - hope the mum likes them!

Hundreds of you have enjoyed knitting my little Hug Boots - so I thought you might like the pattern for this little easy-to-knit matching hat.

Hats for Hugs

Large Premature Baby Hat

Using 3.5mm or 3.75mm needles cast on 56sts

Work 8 rows in K2, P2 rib

I do it this way ~

Row 1:S1, p1, *k2, p2, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

Row 2:S1, k1, *p2, k2, repeat from * to last 2sts, p1, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows 3 times more.

Increase one stitch (57sts)

Change to 4mm needles

Work 14 rows in stocking stitch (one row knit, one row purl)

Shape Crown

1^st Row: (K5, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1 49sts

2^nd, 4^th,6^th,8^thRows: S1, purl to last st, k1
3^rd Row:         (K4, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1                        41sts
5^th Row:         (K3, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1                        33sts
7^th Row:         (K2, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1                       25sts
9^th Row            (K1, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1                        17sts
10^th Row           (P2tog) repeat to last st, k1                              9sts

Cut off yarn, leaving a tail. Thread tail onto a needle and pass through remaining stitches. Pull to gather up.

Sew side seam. Weave in ends.

Newborn Baby Hat

Using 3.5mm or 3.75mm needles cast on 62sts

Work 10 rows in K2, P2 rib

I do it this way ~

Row 1:S1, p1, *k2, p2, repeat from * to last 4sts, k2, p1, k1

Row 2:S1, k1, *p2, k2, repeat from * to end

Repeat the last 2 rows 4 times more, increasing one stitch at each end of last row (64sts)

Change to 4mm needles

Work 18 rows in stocking stitch (one row knit, one row purl)

Increase one stitch at the beginning of the last row (65sts)

Shape Crown

1^st Row:         (K6, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1                        57sts
2^nd, 4^th,6^th,8^th,10^th Rows: S1, purl to last st, k1
3^rd Row:         (K5, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1                        49sts
5^th Row:         (K4, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1                        41sts
7^th Row:         (K3, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1                        33sts
9^th Row:         (K2, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1                       25sts
11^th Row           (K1, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1                        17sts
12^th Row           (P2tog) repeat to last st, k1                              9sts
Cut yarn (leaving a long ‘tail’ to use for sewing up), draw the end through all stitches, pull up tightly.
Sew up the seam. Darn away ends.

Cut off yarn, leaving a tail. Thread tail onto a needle and pass through remaining stitches. Pull to gather up.

Sew side seam. Weave in ends.

You will find the pattern for the Hug Boots here ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/baby-hug-boots.html

I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.

In addition: You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.

However, please do not copy my patterns

This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied or reproduced

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‘This work is registered with the UK Copyright Service.’

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PIP Baby Hat

July 23, 2016, 8:51 am

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Here in the South of England we have been having a bit of a heatwave - six days of warm sunshine!It has been lovely for me as I have not been at work, and have been able to enjoy it . I have spent a couple of hours each day sitting in the garden with a book ....... noticing the smell of the grass and flowers, listening to the birds, and looking at the few clouds pass overhead ......

It has been too hot to knit much - so all I have to show for the week is a pile of baby hats!

Here is my latest pattern. It is simple - but I hope you think it is cute too!

PIP Baby Hat - Large Premature & 0 -3 months

PIP Baby Hats

PIP Baby Hat

Gauge 22sts = 4” (10cm)

Large Premature Baby Hat 11″ circumference, 5“ high

DK yarn ~ main colour around 10-12g, small amount of contrast colour

4mm needles

Using main colour (M) cast on 55sts

Knit 7 rows

Row 8: Kfb, knit to last 2sts, kfb, k1 (57sts)

Row 9: S1, knit to end

Row 10: S1, purl to last st, k1

Join in contrast colour (C) and work in 2 colours for the next three rows

Row 11: S1, k1(M), k1(C), *k3(M), K1(C), repeat from * to last 2sts, k2(M)

Row 12: S1, *p3(M), p1(C), repeat from * to end

Row 13: S1, k1(M), k1(C), *k3(M), K1(C), repeat from * to last 2sts, k2(M)

Row 14: S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 15: S1, knit to end

Row 16: S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat last 2 rows 3 times more

(Work should measure around 3“ ~ it is easy to adjust the length here)

Shape Crown

1^st Row: (K5, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1 49sts

Cut off yarn, leaving a tail. Thread tail onto a needle and pass through remaining stitches. Pull to gather up.

Sew side seam. Weave in ends.

Newborn - 3months Baby Hat 12 - 13″ circumference, 5½ - 6“ high

DK yarn ~ main colour around 12-14g, small amount of contrast colour

4mm needles

Using main colour (M) cast on 63sts

Knit 7 rows

Row 8: Kfb, knit to last 2sts, kfb, k1 (65sts)

Row 9: S1, knit to end

Row 10: S1, purl to last st, k1

Join in contrast colour (C) and work in 2 colours for the next three rows

Row 11: S1, k1(M), k1(C), *k3(M), K1(C), repeat from * to last 2sts, k2(M)

Row 12: S1, *p3(M), p1(C), repeat from * to end

Row 13: S1, k1(M), k1(C), *k3(M), K1(C), repeat from * to last 2sts, k2(M)

Row 14: S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 15: S1, knit to end

Row 16: S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat last 2 rows 6 times more

(Work should measure around 3 ½ “ ~ it is easy to adjust the length here)

Shape Crown

Cut off yarn, leaving a tail. Thread tail onto a needle and pass through remaining stitches. Pull to gather up.

Sew side seam. Weave in ends.

I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.

In addition: You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.

However, please do not copy my patterns

This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied or reproduced

or republished on another webpage or website.

‘This work is registered with the UK Copyright Service.’

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Snowman Family

July 28, 2016, 9:32 am

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Yes I know it is still July!

But I also know that some of you like to plan ahead ........ ;)

Snowman Family

There are 3 sizes - this little chap is the medium size. He is around 5 ½ " high.

LARGE SNOWMAN

Make the body & face

Using white ~ Cast on 33sts

Stocking stitch 36 rows

Change colour for the hat ~

Knit 4 rows

5^th Row: S1, k2, *k2tog, k3, repeat from * to end 27sts

6^th Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

7^th Row: S1, k1, *k2tog, k2, repeat from * to last st, k1 21sts

8^th Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

9^th Row: S1, *k2tog, k1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2tog 15sts

10^th Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

11^th Row: *K2tog across the row to last st, k1 8sts

12^th Row: P2tog across row 4sts

Break off yarn, leaving a ‘tail’ for sewing up.

Draw yarn tail through the remaining stitches. Pull up tightly.

Make the scarf ~

Using the same colour as the hat ~

Cast on 60sts

Knit 2 rows

Cast off

To finish ~

Sew up the back seam. Fill with polyester stuffing. Sew along the bottom seam.

Make a head by weaving a length of white yarn in and out around the body 10 rows down from the hat – and pull together to form a neck

Add a face ~

For the eyes – sew on two small black buttons (or use a length of black yarn)

For the mouth – use a length of black yarn to make a running stitch mouth

For the nose – using a length of orange yarn ~

Cast on one stitch

Kfb

K1, kfb

Cast off

Sew on the nose, using the cast on and cast off tails.

MEDIUM SNOWMAN

Make the body & face

Using white ~ Cast on 25sts

Stocking stitch 28 rows

Change colour for the hat ~

Knit 4 rows

5^th Row: S1, k1, *k2tog, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k2tog, k1 19sts

6^th Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

7^th Row: S1, *k2tog, k1, repeat from * to end 13sts

8^th Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

9^th Row: *K2tog across the row to last st, k1 7sts

10^th Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

11^th Row: S1, k2tog, k2tog, k2tog 4sts

Break off yarn, leaving a ‘tail’ for sewing up.

Draw yarn tail through the remaining stitches. Pull up tightly.

Make the scarf ~

Using the same colour as the hat ~

Cast on 48sts

Cast off

To finish ~

Sew up the back seam. Fill with polyester stuffing. Sew along the bottom seam.

Make a head by weaving a length of white yarn in and out around the body 8 rows down from the hat – and pull together to form a neck

Add a face ~

For the eyes – sew on two small black buttons (or use a length of black yarn)

For the mouth – use a length of black yarn to make a running stitch mouth

For the nose – using a length of orange yarn ~

Cast on one stitch

Kfb

K1, kfb

Cast off

Sew on the nose, using the cast on and cast off tails.

SMALL SNOWMAN

Make the body & face

Using white ~ Cast on 17sts

Stocking stitch 20 rows

Change colour for the hat ~

Knit 2 rows

3^rd Row: S1, k1, *k2tog, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k2tog, k1 13sts

4^th Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

5^th Row: S1, *k2tog, k1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2tog 9sts

6^th Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

7^th Row: *K2tog across the row to last st, k1 5sts

8^th Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

9^th Row: S1, 2ktog, k2tog 3sts

Break off yarn, leaving a ‘tail’ for sewing up.

Draw yarn tail through the remaining stitches. Pull up tightly.

Make the scarf ~

Using the same colour as the hat ~

Cast on 36sts

Cast off

To finish ~

Sew up the back seam. Fill with polyester stuffing. Sew along the bottom seam.

Make a head by weaving a length of white yarn in and out around the body 6 rows down from the hat – and pull together to form a neck

Add a face ~

For the eyes – sew on two small black buttons (or use a length of black yarn)

For the mouth – use a length of black yarn to make a running stitch mouth

For the nose – using a length of orange yarn ~

Cast on one stitch

Kfb

K1, kfb

Cast off

Sew on the nose, using the cast on and cast off tails.

This pattern is just an easy starting place - you will find it is very easy to make changes.

Some people find it easier to add the face AFTER the snowman has been stuffed.

You might like to add a little cord if your snowman is to be a hanging decoration.

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Rainbow Tissue Pouch

August 6, 2016, 7:56 am

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These cute little pouches are great to keep in your handbag with a packet of tissues inside.
I made these for a fundraising craft stall.

Rainbow Tissue Pouches

Rainbow Tissue Pouch

Requirements:

DK yarn

4mm crochet hook

medium sized button

Pattern:

This pattern is written in UK terminology.

tc = treble crochet dc = double crochet sc = single crochet

Foundation Chain: chain 14

Round 1: 1tc in third chain from hook, 2tc in every second stitch along chain (12sts),

and then continue in the same way along the bottom of the chain, making 2tc in in every other stitch . (24sts in the round). Join with a slip stitch.

Round 2: chain 3 and make 1tc into the first 2-stitch group, 2tc in each 2-stitch group all around. (36sts). Join with a slip stitch.

Repeat round 2 once more in the first colour

Repeat round 2 three times in the second colour

Repeat round 2 three times in the third colour

Edging Round: use any colour of your choice - 1sc in each stitch until halfway across one side, (1sc, chain 10, 1sc in next stitch), (this makes the button loop), 1sc in next stitch and each stitch to the end of the round. Join with a slip stitch.

Darn away ends

Add a button

Insert a packet of tissues

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Rainbow Purse

August 6, 2016, 8:23 am

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These sweet little purses are fun to make - and to give - even better if you pop a little gift inside.

They are so quick to crochet with scraps of left-over yarn!

Rainbow Purses

Rainbow Purse

Requirements:

DK yarn

4mm crochet hook

medium sized button

Pattern:

This pattern is written in UK terminology.

tc = treble crochet dc = double crochet sc = single crochet

Foundation Chain: chain 20

Round 1: 1tc in third chain from hook, 2tc in every second stitch along chain (18sts),

and then continue in the same way along the bottom of the chain, making 2tc in in every other stitch . (36sts in the round).

Join with a slip stitch.

Round 2: chain 3 and make 1tc into the first 2-stitch group, 2tc in each 2-stitch group all around. (36sts). Join with a slip stitch.

Rounds 3 & 4: Using a different colour - Repeat round 2 twice more

Rounds 5 & 6: Using a different colour - Repeat round 2 twice more

Rounds 7 & 8: Using a different colour - Repeat round 2 twice more

Edging Round: Use any colour of your choice - 1sc in each stitch until halfway across one side, (1sc, chain 10, 1sc in next stitch), (this makes the button loop), 1sc in next stitch and each stitch to the end of the round. Join with a slip stitch.

Darn away ends

Add a button

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In addition: You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.

However, please do not copy my patterns

This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied or reproduced

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NEVIS Top-down V-neck Baby Cardigan Jacket

August 8, 2016, 6:26 am

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NEVIS Top-down V-neck Baby Cardigan ~ Medium Premature

NEVIS Top-down V-neck Baby Cardigan Jacket Newborn

Size:

Width:                                16"
Length:                               8 ½ "
Sleeve Length:                  5“

Tension:

22sts = 4" (10cm)

Requires:

DK (8ply) yarn
4mm needles
5 small buttons

Cast on 24sts

1st Row: K1, kfb, knit to last 3sts, kfb, k2 26sts

2^nd Row S1, knit to end

3rd Row: S1, kfb, knit to last 3sts, kfb, k2 28sts

4^th Row, and every alternate row: S1, k1, purl to last 2 sts, k2

5^th Row: S1, kfb, kfb, k1, kfb, k1, kfb, k13, kfb, k1, kfb, k1, kfb, kfb, k2 36sts

7^th Row: S1, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, kfb, k1, kfb, k2 44sts

9^th Row: S1, kfb, kfb, k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1, kfb, kfb, k2 54sts

11^th Row: S1, kfb, k2, kfb, k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1, kfb, k19, kfb, k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1, kfb, k2, kfb, k2 64sts

13^th Row: S1, kfb, k4, kfb, k1, kfb, k9, kfb, k1, kfb, k21, kfb, k1, kfb, k9, kfb, k1, kfb, k4, kfb, k2 74sts

15^th Row: S1, kfb, k6, kfb, k1, kfb, k11, kfb, k1, kfb, k23, kfb, k1, kfb, k11, kfb, k1, kfb, k6, kfb, k2 84sts

17^th Row: S1, kfb, k8, kfb, k1, kfb, k13, kfb, k1, kfb, k25, kfb, k1, kfb, k13, kfb, k1, kfb, k8, kfb, k2 94ts

19^th Row: S1, kfb, k10, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1, kfb, k27, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1, kfb, k10, kfb, k2 104sts

21^st Row: S1, kfb, k12, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k29, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k12, kfb, k2 114sts

23^rd Row: S1, kfb, k14, kfb, k1, kfb, k19, kfb, k1, kfb, k31, kfb, k1, kfb, k19, kfb, k1, kfb, k14, kfb, k2 124sts

25^th Row: S1, kfb, k16, kfb, k1, kfb, k21, kfb, k1, kfb, k33, kfb, k1, kfb, k21, kfb, k1, kfb, k16, kfb, k2 134sts

27^th Row: S1, kfb, k18, kfb, k1, kfb, k23, kfb, k1, kfb, k35, kfb, k1, kfb, k23, kfb, k1, kfb, k18, kfb, k2 144sts

29^th Row: S1, kfb, k22, slip next 28sts on to a stitch holder for the sleeve, k40, slip next 28sts on to a stitch holder for the sleeve, k21, kfb, k2 90sts

30^th Row: S1, k1, purl to last 2sts, k2

Body ~

1^st Row: S1, k1, yrn, k2tog (makes a buttonhole), knit to end

2^nd Row:              S1, k3, *p4, k2, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2
3^rd Row:               S1, knit to end
4^th Row:               S1, k1, p3, * k2, p4, repeat from * to last 7 sts, k2, p3, k2
5^th Row:               S1, knit to end
6^th Row:               S1, k3, *p4, k2, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2
7^th Row:               S1, knit to end
8^th Row:               S1, k1, p3, * k2, p4, repeat from * to last 7 sts, k2, p3, k2

Repeat the last 8 rows three times more

Border ~

Next Row: S1, k1, yrn, k2tog (makes a buttonhole), knit to end
Knit 2 rows
Cast off knitwise

Short Sleeve Borders (both alike) ~

Put the 28sts, left on a stitch holder, back on to a knitting needle. Rejoin yarn.

Work 4 rows in stocking stitch
Knit 3 rows
Cast off knitwise

Make the second sleeve in the same way

Sew up sleeve seams. Darn away ends

Add 5 small buttons

Long Sleeves ~ Both Alike

Put the 28sts, left on a stitch holder, back on to a knitting needle. Rejoin yarn.

With right side facing –

1^st Row: Kfb, knit to last st, kfb 30sts

Starting with a purl row, stocking stitch 7 rows

9^th Row: K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog 28sts

Starting with a purl row, stocking stitch 7 rows

Repeat the last 8 rows twice more 24sts

(You can adjust the sleeve length if desired at this point)

Knit 3 rows

Cast off knitwise

Make the second sleeve in the same way

Sew up sleeve seams. Gather together underarms
Darn away ends
Sew on 5 small buttons

* * * * *

NEVIS Top-down V-neck Baby Cardigan Jacket Medium Preemie

Size:

Width:                                13 ½ "
Length:                               6 ½ "
Sleeve Length:                  3 ½ ”

Tension:

22sts = 4" (10cm)

Requires:

Around 30g DK (8ply) yarn for the long sleeved version
4mm needles
4 small buttons

Cast on 20sts

1st Row: K1, kfb, knit to last 3sts, kfb, k2 22sts

2^nd Row S1, knit to end

3rd Row: S1, kfb, knit to last 3sts, kfb, k2 24sts

4^th Row, and every alternate row S1, k1, purl to last 2 sts, k2

5^th Row: S1, kfb, kfb, k1, kfb, k1, kfb, k9, kfb, k1, kfb, k1, kfb, kfb, k2 32sts

7^th Row: S1, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, kfb, k1, kfb, k11, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, kfb, k1, kfb, k2 40sts

9^th Row: S1, kfb, kfb, k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1, kfb, k13, kfb, k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1, kfb, kfb, k2 50sts

11^th Row: S1, kfb, k2, kfb, k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1, kfb, k2, kfb, k2 60sts

13^th Row: S1, kfb, k4, kfb, k1, kfb, k9, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k9, kfb, k1, kfb, k4, kfb, k2 70sts

15^th Row: S1, kfb, k6, kfb, k1, kfb, k11, kfb, k1, kfb, k19, kfb, k1, kfb, k11, kfb, k1, kfb, k6, kfb, k2 80sts

17^th Row: S1, kfb, k8, kfb, k1, kfb, k13, kfb, k1, kfb, k21, kfb, k1, kfb, k13, kfb, k1, kfb, k8, kfb, k2 90sts

19^th Row: S1, kfb, k10, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1, kfb, k23, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1, kfb, k10, kfb, k2 100sts

21^st Row: S1, kfb, k12, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k25, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k12, kfb, k2 110sts

23^rd Row: S1, kfb, k14, kfb, k1, kfb, k19, kfb, k1, kfb, k27, kfb, k1, kfb, k19, kfb, k1, kfb, k14, kfb, k2 120sts

25^th Row: S1, k19, slip next 24sts on to a stitch holder for the sleeve, k32, slip next 24sts on to a stitch holder for the sleeve, k20 72sts

26^th Row: S1, k1, purl to last 2 sts, k2

Body ~

1^st Row:               S1, k1, yrn, k2tog (makes a buttonhole), knit to end
2^nd Row:              S1, k3, *p4, k2, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2
3^rd Row:               S1, knit to end
4^th Row:               S1, k1, p3, * k2, p4, repeat from * to last 7 sts, k2, p3, k2
5^th Row:               S1, knit to end
6^th Row:               S1, k3, *p4, k2, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2
7^th Row:               S1, knit to end
8^th Row:               S1, k1, p3, * k2, p4, repeat from * to last 7 sts, k2, p3, k2
Repeat the last 8 rows twice more

Border ~
Next Row:           S1, k1, yrn, k2tog (makes a buttonhole), knit to end
Knit 2 rows
Cast off knitwise

Short Sleeve Borders (both alike) ~

Put the 24sts, left on a stitch holder, back on to a knitting needle. Rejoin yarn.
Knit 3 rows
Cast off knitwise

Make the second sleeve in the same way

Sew up sleeve seams. Darn away ends
Add 4 small buttons

Long Sleeves ~ Both Alike

Put the 24sts, left on a stitch holder, back on to a knitting needle. Rejoin yarn.
With right side facing –
Work 6 rows in stocking stitch
7^th Row: K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog 22sts
Starting with a purl row, stocking stitch 5 rows
Repeat the last 6 rows once more 20sts
(You can adjust the sleeve length at this point)
Knit 3 rows
Cast off knitwise

Make the second sleeve in the same way

Sew up sleeve seams. Gather together underarms
Darn away ends
Sew on 4 small buttons

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However, please do not copy my patterns

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