Nevis Chunky Baby Blanket

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Nevis Chunky Baby Blanket

NEVIS CHUNKY BABY BLANKET

Requirements ~

UK Chunky yarn / 2 x DK (8ply) yarn knitted together

6.5mm needles

 

Tension ~

12sts = 4” (10cm)

 

 

NEVIS Premature Baby Blanket

 

Measurements ~

Width:        17 " (43cm)

Length:      adjustable ......... I made mine 20" (51cm)

 

Pattern Instructions ~

Cast on 50 stitches

Start with a garter stitch border - knit 8 rows

 

9^th Row:        S1, knit across row

10^th Row:       S1, k4, *p4, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

11^th Row:      S1, knit across row

12^th Row:      S1, k4, p1, k2, *p4, k2, repeat from * to last 6sts, p1, k5

Repeat the last 4 rows until the blanket measures the length desired

 

Complete with a garter stitch border – knit 8 rows

Cast off knit wise

Darn away ends

If you would like to make this baby blanket smaller or bigger ~

then reduce or add in multiples of six stitches ......

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

 

cast on 74sts

 

........ for a Baby Blanket of 30 “

cast on 92sts

 

 

You will find the DK version of this baby blanket at ~

 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/nevis-baby-blanket.html

 

 

 

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TAMSIN Chunky Neckwarmer

December 6, 2016, 11:18 am

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TAMSIN Chunky Neckwarmer

Size:

Ladies Size ~

Width           7”

Length          30”

 

Requirements:

Use UK chunky yarn, or 2 strands of DK knitted together

7.5mm needles

 

Instructions:

Cast on 26sts

1^st Row:       S1, * k4, p4, repeat from * to last st, k1

Repeat the last row 3 times more

5^th Row:       S1, * p4, k4, repeat from * to last st, k1

Repeat the last row 3 times more

These 8 rows form the pattern.

Repeat these 8 rows until the neckwarmer measures until around 30”

(ending after working a 4^th or 8^throw)

Cast off

 

Cross over and join together the V edges

Add some pretty buttons

 

 

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BONNIE Handwarmers

December 10, 2016, 6:57 am

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These are the simplest of handwarmers ever !

BONNIE Handwarmers

 

Bling them up ~ or leave them plain

 

Choose garter stitch borders or rib.......

 

Bonnie ~ DK Handwarmers

Size:

Width                   3 ¼ “,  (6 ½ “ all around)
Length                 6”

Requirements:

DK yarn                               22sts = 4” (10cm)
4mm needles

 

Pattern Instructions:

 

Ribbed  Version                              (Make two the same)

Cast on 35sts, leaving a tail to use for joining

Knit 8 rows in rib

9^th Row:               S1, knit to end

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

Repeat the last 2 rows until the work measures 5” from the cast on edge

(If you want to make these longer  - it is easy to adjust the length here).

Knit 7 rows in rib

Cast off in rib, leaving a tail to use for joining

 

 

Fold rectangle in half with the borders at the top and bottom. Using the cast on tail, join the sides up to 2.5 inches. This is the bottom of the mitten. Using the cast off tail, seam the sides up to 1.5 inches for the top of the mitten. This should leave a 2-inch gap for the thumb.

 

 

Darn away ends

Add a decoration if desired.

 

Garter Stitch Version      (Make two the same)

Cast on 35sts, leaving a tail to use for joining

Knit 8 rows in garter stitch (every row knit)

9^thRow:               S1, knit to end

10^thRow:            S1, purl to last stitch, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows until the work measures 5” from the cast on edge

(If you want to make these longer  - it is easy to adjust the length here).

Knit 9 rows in garter stitch (every row knit)

Cast off knitwise, leaving a tail to use for joining

 

Fold rectangle in half with the borders at the top and bottom. Using the cast on tail, join the sides up to 2.5 inches. This is the bottom of the mitten. Using the cast off tail, seam the sides up to 1.5 inches for the top of the mitten. This should leave a 2-inch gap for the thumb.

 

Darn away ends

Add a decoration if desired.

 

 

You will find the instructions for this knitted flower at ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/knitted-summer-flowers.html

 

 

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Charlie Baby Bootees

December 11, 2016, 6:21 am

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Today's free pattern is Charlie Baby Bootees in three sizes ~

premature baby, newborn and 3months 

 

Charlie Baby Bootees

Charlie Baby Bootees

These are knitted with DK yarn and 4mm needles

Charlie Bootees             Size:   3months

Length of sole:       4” (10cm)

 

Instructions:          Make two bootees the same

Cast on 41sts

Knit 11 rows

12^thRow:     S1, purl to last st, k1

13^th Row:     K16, k2tog, k5, s1, k1, psso, k16

14^th Row:     P15, p2tog tbl, p5, p2tog, p15

15^th Row:     K14, k2tog, k5, s1, k1, psso, k14

16^th Row:     P13, p2tog tbl, p5, p2tog, p13

17^th Row:     K12, k2tog, k5, s1, k1, psso, k12

18^th Row:     P11, p2tog tbl, p5, p2tog, p11

19^th Row:     K10, k2tog, k5, s1, k1, psso, k10

20^th Row:     P9, p2tog tbl, p5, p2tog, p9                           (25sts)

21^stRow:      S1, knit across row

22^ndRow:     S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2rows three times more

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

30^th Row:     S1, knit across row

31^st Row:     S1, purl to last st, k1

32^nd Row:     S1, p1, k2, p2, k2, p2, k1, kfb, p1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to end  (26sts)

33^rd Row:     S1, k1, * p2, k2, rep from * to end

34^th Row:     S1, knit across row

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

36^th Row:     S1, knit across row

Cast off knitwise loosely – I use a larger size needle, or a stretchy cast off

Sew seam along the sole

Sew back seam

Darn away ends

Fold down cuff

 

Charlie Bootees             Size:   Newborn

Length of sole:       3 ½ ” (9cm)

 

Instructions:          Make two bootees the same

Cast on 36sts

Knit 9 rows

10^thRow:     S1, purl to last st, k1

11^th Row:     K14, k2tog, k4, s1, k1, psso, k14

12^th Row:     P13, p2tog tbl, p4, p2tog, p13

13^th Row:     K12, k2tog, k4, s1, k1, psso, k12

14^th Row:     P11, p2tog tbl, p4, p2tog, p11

15^th Row:     K10, k2tog, k4, s1, k1, psso, k10

16^th Row:     P9, p2tog tbl, p4, p2tog, p9                          

17^th Row:     K8, k2tog, k4, s1, k1, psso, k8             (22sts)

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

19^thRow:     S1, knit across row

20^thRow:     S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2rows twice more

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

26^th Row:     S1, knit across row

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

28^th Row:     S1, p1, * k2, p2, rep from * to end

29^th Row:     S1, k1, * p2, k2, rep from * to end

30^th Row:     S1, knit across row

31^st Row:      S1, purl to last st, k1

32^nd Row:     S1, knit across row

 

Cast off knitwise loosely – I use a larger size needle, or a stretchy cast off

Sew seam along the sole

Sew back seam

Darn away ends

Fold down cuff

 

 

Charlie Bootees             Size:   Premature Baby

Length of sole:       3” (8cm)

 

Instructions:          Make two bootees the same

Cast on 31sts

Knit 7 rows

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

9^th Row:       K12, k2tog, k3, s1, k1, psso, k12

10^th Row:     P11, p2tog tbl, p3, p2tog, p11

11^th Row:     K10, k2tog, k3, s1, k1, psso, k10

12^th Row:     P9, p2tog tbl, p3, p2tog, p9

13^th Row:     K8, k2tog, k3, s1, k1, psso, k8

14^th Row:     P7, p2tog tbl, p3, p2tog, p7                           (19sts)

15^thRow:     S1, knit across row

16^thRow:     S1, purl to last st, k1

 

Repeat the last 2rows twice more

21^st Row:      S1, purl to last st, k1

22^nd Row:     S1, knit across row

23^rd Row:     S1, purl to last st, k1

24^th Row:     S1, p1, k2, p2, k2, p2tog, p1, * k2, p2, k2, p2        (18sts)

25^th Row:     S1, k1, * p2, k2, rep from * to end

26^th Row:     S1, knit across row

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

28^th Row:     S1, knit across row

 

Cast off knitwise loosely – I use a larger size needle, or a stretchy cast off

Sew seam along the sole

Sew back seam

Darn away ends

Fold down cuff

 

 You will find my matching Charlie baby cardigan jacket at ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2016/02/charlie-baby-cardigan-jacket.html

 

You will find my matching Charlie baby hats at ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/charlie-baby-beanie-hat.html

 

You will find my matching Charlie baby mittens at ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/charlie-baby-mittens.html

You will find my matching Charlie baby blankets at ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/charlie-baby-blanket-charlie-baby.html

 

 

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Little Jay Baby Bonnets

December 18, 2016, 12:32 pm

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I know that many of you knit for babies born earlier than expected, and donate to hospitals.

 

So I thought I would add these sweet little bonnets for premature babies.

 

Little Jay Baby Bonnets Angel Baby                     Small Preemie              Medium Preemie

 

Little Jay Baby Bonnet             Angel Baby

Size:

Width:           2 ¾ ”

Height:          3 ¼ ”

Requires:

DK yarn

4mm needles

Instructions:

Cast on 11sts

 

Work in stocking stitch (1row knit, 1 row purl) for 16 rows

Cast on 10sts at end of next 2 rows                                                (31sts)

Row 1:          S1, knit to end
Row 2:          S1, purl to last st, k1
Row 3:          S1, *k2tog, yrn, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2
Row 4:          S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 5:          S1, knit to end
Row 6:          S1, purl to last st, k1

 

Repeat the last 6 rows once more

 

Knit 2 rows

 

Cast off loosely (knitwise), leaving the last stitch on the needle – do not cut the yarn

Sew side edge of cap to 12 cast on stitches of front - sew second side the same

 

Continuing from the stitch left on the needle - pick up 8 more stitches along one front edge, 11sts along the base, 9sts along the next front edge                  (29sts)

Row 1:          S1, knit to end
Row 2:          S1, *k2tog, yrn, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2     (Eyelet Row)
Row 3:          S1, knit to end

Cast off loosely

Darn away ends

 

Crochet a chain about 18”and draw through eyelet row

 

Tie in a bow

 

 

Little Jay Baby Bonnet             Small Preemie

Size:

Width:           3 ¼ ”

Height:          3 ¾ ”

Requires:

DK yarn

4mm needles

Instructions:

Cast on 13sts

Work in stocking stitch (1row knit, 1 row purl) for 18 rows
Cast on 11sts at end of next 2 rows                                                (35sts)

Row 1:          S1, knit to end
Row 2:          S1, purl to last st, k1
Row 3:          S1, knit to end
Row 4:          S1, purl to last st, k1
Row 5:          S1, *k2tog, yrn, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2
Row 6:          S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 6 rows once more

Row 13:        S1, knit to end
Row 14:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 15:        S1, knit to end
Row 16:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Knit 2 rows

Cast off loosely (knitwise), leaving the last stitch on the needle – do not cut the yarn
Sew side edge of cap to 12 cast on stitches of front - sew second side the same

Continuing from the stitch left on the needle - pick up 9 more stitches along one front edge, 13sts along the base, 10sts along the next front edge                  (33sts)
Row 1:          S1, knit to end
Row 2:          S1, *k2tog, yrn, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2     (Eyelet Row)
Row 3:          S1, knit to end

Cast off loosely

Darn away ends

Crochet a chain about 20" and draw through eyelet row

Tie in a bow

 

 

 

Little Jay Baby Bonnet                Medium Preemie

 Size:

Width:           3 ¾ ”

Height:          4 ”

 

Requires:

DK yarn

4mm needles

 

Instructions:

Cast on 15sts

Work in stocking stitch (1row knit, 1 row purl) for 20 rows
Cast on 12sts at end of next 2 rows                                                (39sts)

Row 1:          S1, knit to end
Row 2:          S1, purl to last st, k1
Row 3:          S1, knit to end
Row 4:          S1, purl to last st, k1
Row 5:          S1, *k2tog, yrn, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2
Row 6:          S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 6 rows twice more

Work 2 rows stocking stitch

Knit 2 rows

 

Cast off loosely (knitwise), leaving the last stitch on the needle – do not cut the yarn

Sew side edge of cap to 12 cast on stitches of front - sew second side the same

Continuing from the stitch left on the needle - pick up 10 more stitches along one front edge, 15sts along the base, 11sts along the next front edge                  (37sts)
Row 1:          S1, knit to end
Row 2:          S1, *k2tog, yrn, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2     (Eyelet Row)
Row 3:          S1, knit to end

Cast off loosely

Darn away ends

Crochet a chain about 22" and draw through eyelet row

Tie in a bow

 

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.  

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Moorland Aran Ladies Button Hat

December 31, 2016, 3:32 am

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So 2016 is almost over .......... it has been a very busy year for me.

 

I have added around 80 new patterns to this blog page this year.

 

Many have been aimed for those of you who love to knit & crochet for charities for babies, refuges, homeless etc.

 

I hope you have enjoyed using my patterns. 

 

However, my last design for 2016 is for ME.

It is years since I made something for myself !

 

Moorland Aran       Ladies Button Hat

 

Moorland Aran Ladies Button Hat           

 

Requirements:

Aran weight yarn ~ I used King Cole Moorland Aran Shade 374
5.5mm crochet hook

 

Pattern:

This pattern is written in UK terminology      

  

tr = treble crochet        htr = half treble      

dc = double crochet     ch = chain

 

Worked in the round (for the first 13 rounds), then worked in rows to complete ~

Chain 3, join with a slip stitch into a ring
 

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

Round 2:   Ch2 then 1tr in same stitch as ch2, 2tr in each stitch all around, join with slip stitch (24sts)
 

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

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

Round 5:   Ch2, 1tr in each stitch all around, join with slip stitch (48sts)
 

Rounds 6 - 13:    Repeat round 5, increasing one stitch on every round
 

(Work should now measure around 7“ in length – you can adjust here)
 

Chain 6, TURN (to make the button flap)
 

Row 14:       1htr in 3^rdch st, 1htr in each stitch all around, TURN
 

Rows 15 & 16:    Repeat row 14
 

Fasten off.  Weave in ends. 

 

Add a pretty button –

 

If the button is small ….. you can add it to the lower layer and push it through the top layer.

If the button is big ….. sew it through both layers.

 

 

 

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.  

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Ribbed Vest Top

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Ribbed Baby Vest Top

Baby's Ribbed Vest Top

 

Size:    To fit a newborn baby             Width – 16”                 Length – 9“

Requirements:             DK yarn ~ around 40g            4mm needles              2 buttons

 

The Front

Cast on 44sts 

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

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

Repeat the last 2 rows 3 times more

9^thRow:           S1, knit to end

10^thRow:         S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows 11 times more

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

34^thRow:         S1, *p2, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows twice more

Continue in rib ~

Cast off 4sts at the beg of the next 2 rows                 (36sts)

41^st Row:       S1, *k2, p2, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

42^ndRow:        S1, *p2, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows 4 times more

51^stRow:         S1, *k2, p2, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

52^ndRow:  (wrong side)  S1, p2, k2, p2, k2, p2, k1, cast off 12sts, p2, k2, p2, k2, p2, k1

Continue on the first front strap (12sts) –

1^stRow:           S1, k2, p2, k2, p2, k3 

2^ndRow:          S1, p2, k2, p2, k2, p2, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows 5 times more

13^thRow:         S1, k2tog, p2tog, k2tog, p2tog, k2tog, k1

Cast off in rib

Rejoin yarn to the second front strap (12sts)  –

1^stRow:           S1, k2, p2, k2, p2, k3 

2^ndRow:          S1, p2, k2, p2, k2, p2, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows 5 times more

13^thRow:         S1, k2tog, p2tog, k2tog, p2tog, k2tog, k1

Cast off in rib

 

 

The Back

Cast on 44sts 

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

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

Repeat the last 2 rows 3 times more

9^thRow:           S1, knit to end

10^thRow:         S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows 11 times more

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

34^thRow:         S1, *p2, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows twice more

Continue in rib ~

Cast off 4sts at the beg of the next 2 rows                 (36sts)

41^st Row:       S1, *k2, p2, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

42^ndRow:        S1, *p2, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows 10 times more

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

64^thRow:  (wrong side)  S1, p2, k2, p2, k2, p2, k1, cast off 12sts, p2, k2, p2, k2, p2, k1

Continue on the first back strap (12sts) –

1^stRow:           S1, k2, p2, k2, p2, k3 

2^ndRow:          S1, p2, k2, p2, k2, p2, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows 3 times more

9^thRow:           S1, k2, p2, cast off 2sts, p1, k3         

10^thRow:         S1, p2, k2, cast on 2sts, k2, p2, k1

11^thRow:         S1, k2, p2, k2, p2, k3 

12^thRow:         S1, p2, k2, p2, k2, p2, k1

13^thRow:         S1, k2tog, p2tog, k2tog, p2tog, k2tog, k1

Cast off in rib

 

Rejoin yarn to the second back strap (12sts)  –

1^stRow:           S1, k2, p2, k2, p2, k3 

2^ndRow:          S1, p2, k2, p2, k2, p2, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows 3 times more

9^thRow:           S1, k2, p2, cast off 2sts, p1, k3         

10^thRow:         S1, p2, k2, cast on 2sts, k2, p2, k1

11^thRow:         S1, k2, p2, k2, p2, k3 

12^thRow:         S1, p2, k2, p2, k2, p2, k1

13^thRow:         S1, k2tog, p2tog, k2tog, p2tog, k2tog, k1

Cast off in rib

 

Join the side seams 

Darn away ends  

Sew on 2 buttons

  

Ribbed Baby Vest Top - Newborn

 

Baby's Ribbed Vest Top

 

Size:    To fit a baby of around 9months                     Width – 19”                 Length – 11”

 

Requirements:             DK yarn ~ around 70g            4mm needles              2 buttons

 

The Front

Cast on 52sts 

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

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

Repeat the last 2 rows 4 times more

11^thRow:         S1, knit to end

12^thRow:         S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows 13 times more

39^thRow:         S1, *k2, p2, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

40^thRow:         S1, *p2, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows three more

Continue in rib ~

Cast off 4sts at the beg of the next 2 rows                 (44sts)

49^th Row:      S1, *k2, p2, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

50^thRow:         S1, *p2, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows 6 times more

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

64^thRow:  (wrong side)  S1, p2, k2, p2, k2, p2, k1, cast off 20sts, p2, k2, p2, k2, p2, k1

Continue on the first front strap (12sts) –

1^stRow:           S1, k2, p2, k2, p2, k3 

2^ndRow:          S1, p2, k2, p2, k2, p2, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows 6 times more

15^thRow:         S1, k2tog, p2tog, k2tog, p2tog, k2tog, k1

Cast off in rib

Rejoin yarn to the second front strap (12sts)  –

1^stRow:           S1, k2, p2, k2, p2, k3 

2^ndRow:          S1, p2, k2, p2, k2, p2, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows 6 times more

15^thRow:         S1, k2tog, p2tog, k2tog, p2tog, k2tog, k1

Cast off in rib

 

 

The Back

Cast on 52sts 

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

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

Repeat the last 2 rows 4 times more

11^thRow:         S1, knit to end

12^thRow:         S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows 13 times more

39^thRow:         S1, *k2, p2, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

40^thRow:         S1, *p2, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows three more

Continue in rib ~

Cast off 4sts at the beg of the next 2 rows                 (44sts)

49^th Row:      S1, *k2, p2, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

50^thRow:         S1, *p2, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows 6 times more

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

64^thRow:  (wrong side)  S1, p2, k2, p2, k2, p2, k1, cast off 20sts, p2, k2, p2, k2, p2, k1

Continue on the first back strap (12sts) –

1^stRow:           S1, k2, p2, k2, p2, k3 

2^ndRow:          S1, p2, k2, p2, k2, p2, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows 4 times more

11^thRow:         S1, k2, p2, cast off 2sts, p1, k3         

12^thRow:         S1, p2, k2, cast on 2sts, k2, p2, k1

13^thRow:         S1, k2, p2, k2, p2, k3 

14^thRow:         S1, p2, k2, p2, k2, p2, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows once more

17^thRow:         S1, k2tog, p2tog, k2tog, p2tog, k2tog, k1

Cast off in rib

 

Rejoin yarn to the second back strap (12sts)  –

1^stRow:           S1, k2, p2, k2, p2, k3 

2^ndRow:          S1, p2, k2, p2, k2, p2, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows 4 times more

11^thRow:         S1, k2, p2, cast off 2sts, p1, k3         

12^thRow:         S1, p2, k2, cast on 2sts, k2, p2, k1

13^thRow:         S1, k2, p2, k2, p2, k3 

14^thRow:         S1, p2, k2, p2, k2, p2, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows once more

17^thRow:         S1, k2tog, p2tog, k2tog, p2tog, k2tog, k1

Cast off in rib

 

Join the side seams 

Darn away ends  

Sew on 2 buttons

 

You will find my matching hat at ~

 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/ribster-baby-hat.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

 

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

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I started this new baby blanket last night ......... and I already know that I will love how it is going to turn out when it is completed.

 

I decided to share it with you all now - even though it is not finished!

 

 

This is the premature baby size.

 

 

 

It is growing ........ :)

 

 

Welcome to the World Baby Blanket

Requirements ~

100g ball of 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 10 rows

Pattern:

1st Row:       S1, k4, * k4, p2, rep from * to last 9sts, k9

2^ndRow:        S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

Repeat the last 2 rows 3 times more

9^thRow:        S1, k5, *p2, k4, rep from * to last 2sts, k2

10^thRow:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

Repeat the last 2 rows 3 times more

Repeat the last 16 rows until you are happy with the length of the blanket (around 17”)

Finish with a garter stitch border – knit 11 rows

Cast off knit wise

Darn away ends
 

If you would like to make this baby blanket smaller or bigger ~

Then reduce or add in multiples of six stitches

........ for a Newborn Baby Blanket of 25 ½ “

cast on 140sts
 

........ for a Baby Blanket of 30 “

cast on 164sts
 

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

 

Copyright © 2016 ‘made by marianna’  All Rights Reserved

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

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'Little Surprise' Hat

January 14, 2017, 7:19 am

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I love this little hat - such a pretty stitch pattern

 

and you will find a 'little surprise' as you knit it :)



'Little Surprise' Baby Hat

 

I am not sharing the surprise right now !   Why not find it for yourself ?

 

 

‘LITTLE SURPRISE’ BABY HAT

DK yarn (8ply)

4mm needles

Angel Baby

 

Cast on 25sts

1^st Row:       S1, knit to end

2^nd Row:       S1, knit to end

3^rd Row:       S1, *p2, yon, k1, yrn, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

4^th Row:       S1, * k2, p3, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

5^th Row:       S1, * p2, k3, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

6^th Row:       S1, * k2, p3tog, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

Repeat 3^rd to 6^th rows 4 times more

23^rd Row:     S1, *p2tog, k1, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2tog, k1                  

24^th Row:     P2tog, all across row, 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.

 (For a smaller size - repeat the pattern rows 3 times instead of 4.)

 

Small  Premature Baby–  7″ circumference,  3½“ high

 

Cast on 31sts

1^st Row:       S1, knit to end

2^nd Row:       S1, knit to end

3^rd Row:       S1, *p2, yon, k1, yrn, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

4^th Row:       S1, * k2, p3, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

5^th Row:       S1, * p2, k3, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

6^th Row:       S1, * k2, p3tog, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

Repeat 3^rd to 6^th rows 5 times more

27^th Row:     S1, *p2tog, k1, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2tog, k1                  

28^th Row:     P2tog, all across row, 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.

 

 

Medium Premature Baby–  9″ circumference,  4½“ high

 

Cast on 37sts

1^st Row:       S1, knit to end

2^nd Row:       S1, knit to end

3^rd Row:       S1, *p2, yon, k1, yrn, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

4^th Row:       S1, * k2, p3, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

5^th Row:       S1, * p2, k3, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

6^th Row:       S1, * k2, p3tog, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

Repeat 3^rd to 6^th rows 7 times more

35^th Row:     S1, *p2tog, k1, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2tog, k1                  

36^th Row:     S1, * p2tog all across row

37^th Row:     K2tog all 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.

 

Large  Premature Baby–  11″ circumference,  5½“ high

 

Cast on 43sts

1^st Row:       S1, knit to end

2^nd Row:       S1, knit to end

3^rd Row:       S1, *p2, yon, k1, yrn, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

4^th Row:       S1, * k2, p3, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

5^th Row:       S1, * p2, k3, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

6^th Row:       S1, * k2, p3tog, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

Repeat 3^rd to 6^th rows 9 times more

43^rd Row:     S1, *p2tog, k1, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2tog, k1                  

44^th Row:     P2tog across row, k1       

45^th Row:     K2tog across row                                

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.

 

 

Small Newborn Baby–  12″ circumference,  6“ high

 

Cast on 49sts

1^st Row:       S1, knit to end

2^nd Row:       S1, knit to end

3^rd Row:       S1, *p2, yon, k1, yrn, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

4^th Row:       S1, * k2, p3, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

5^th Row:       S1, * p2, k3, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

6^th Row:       S1, * k2, p3tog, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

Repeat 3^rd to 6^th rows 10 times more

47^th Row:     S1, *p2tog, k1, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2tog, k1                  

48^th Row:     P2tog across row, k1       

49^th Row:     K2tog across row                                

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.

 

 

 

Newborn Baby–  13″ circumference,  6½“ high

 

Cast on 55sts

1^st Row:       S1, knit to end

2^nd Row:       S1, knit to end

3^rd Row:       S1, *p2, yon, k1, yrn, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

4^th Row:       S1, * k2, p3, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

5^th Row:       S1, * p2, k3, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

6^th Row:       S1, * k2, p3tog, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

Repeat 3^rd to 6^th rows 11 times more

51^st Row:      S1, *p2tog, k1, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2tog, k1                  

52^nd Row:     P2tog across row, k1

53^rd Row:     K2tog across row                                          

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

 

Copyright © 2016 ‘made by marianna’  All Rights Reserved

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

or republished on another webpage or website.

 

 







'Little Surprise' Baby Blanket

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You love my 'Little Surprise' Baby Hat!

So here, as promised, is the matching baby blanket.  So sweet!

 

'Little Surprise' Baby Blanket



‘LITTLE SURPRISE’ BABY BLANKET

 

For a Newborn Baby Blanket of 24 “

Cast on 104 stitches

 

Start with a garter stitch border - knit 10 rows

 

11^thRow:     S1, k5, *p2, yon, k1, yrn, repeat from * to last 8sts, p2, k6

12^th Row:     S1, k5, * k2, p3, repeat from * to last 8sts, k8

13^thRow:     S1, k5, * p2, k3, repeat from * to last 8sts, p2, k6

14^th Row:     S1, k5, * k2, p3tog, repeat from * to last 8sts, k8

 

Repeat the last 4 rows until the blanket measures 24” or the length desired

 

Complete with a garter stitch border – knit 11 rows

 

Cast off knitwise

 

Darn away ends

 

You will find my matching baby hat at ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2017/01/little-surprise-hat.html

 

 

 

 

For an Angel / Micro-Preemie Baby Blanket of 13“

Cast on 55 stitches

 

Start with a garter stitch border - knit 6 rows

 

7^thRow:       S1, k3, *p2, yon, k1, yrn, repeat from * to last 6sts, p2, k4

8^th Row:       S1, k3, * k2, p3, repeat from * to last 6sts, k6

9^thRow:       S1, k3, * p2, k3, repeat from * to last 6sts, p2, k4

10^th Row:     S1, k3, * k2, p3tog, repeat from * to last 6sts, k6

 

Repeat the last 4 rows until the blanket measures 14” or the length desired

Complete with a garter stitch border – knit 6 rows

 

Cast off knitwise

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

 

Copyright © 2016 ‘made by marianna’  All Rights Reserved

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

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Julietta Baby Hat

January 21, 2017, 8:03 am

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I love making little baby hats -

and I know many of you do too - and donate them to hospitals, baby units and

charity groups who send them to where they are needed.

 

I knitted these sweet little hats this afternoon, and I wanted to share the pattern.

Some of you might enjoy knitting them too. I hope so.

Julietta Baby Hats

 

  

Julietta Baby Hat

 

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

 

Requirements:

 

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

4mm needles

Length of satin ribbon for a bow, if desired

Tension:

 

22sts = 4" (10cm)

 

 

Instructions:

 

Using main colour 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

Using contrast colour ~

Row 11:           S1, knit to end

Row 12:           S1, knit to end

Row 13:           S1, *yon, k2tog, repeat from * to end

Row 14:           S1, knit to end

Cut off contrast colour

Continue in main colour ~

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

1^st  Row:          (K6, k2tog tbl ) 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 tbl) repeat to last st, k1                   49sts
5^th  Row:          (K4, k2tog tbl) repeat to last st, k1                   41sts
7^th  Row:          (K3, k2tog tbl) repeat to last st, k1                   33sts
9^th  Row:          (K2, k2tog tbl) repeat to last st, k1                   25sts
11^th Row           (K1, k2tog tbl) 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.

 

 

 

Julietta Baby Hat

 

Large Premature Baby Hat                   11″ circumference,  5“ high

 

 

 

 





Requirements:

 

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

4mm needles

Length of satin ribbon for a bow, if desired

Tension:

 

22sts = 4" (10cm)

 

 

Instructions:

 

Using main colour 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

Using contrast colour ~

Row 11:           S1, knit to end

Row 12:           S1, knit to end

Row 13:           S1, *yon, k2tog, repeat from * to end

Row 14:           S1, knit to end

Cut off contrast colour

Continue in main colour ~

Row 15:           S1, knit to end

Row 16:           S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat last 2 rows 4 times more  

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

Shape Crown

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

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

 

Copyright © 2016 ‘made by marianna’  All Rights Reserved

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

or republished on another webpage or website.

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adding a Hood to My Baby Patterns

January 24, 2017, 1:02 pm

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Many of you have asked how to add a hood on to my baby jacket patterns.

The very talented Ginny Knight (a member of my facebook group) has been kind enough to share her 'how to' instructions.

Thank you Ginny - I know that this will be appreciated by many knitters.



INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADDING A HOOD TO MARION’S CARDIGANS ~ by Ginny Knight

 

 

 

KNITTED FROM BOTTOM UPWARDS

EXAMPLE – BELLA

Bella with a Hood

 

Knit cardigan as normal (adding extra buttonholes to make it look more like a jacket), but don’t knit neckband rows and don’t cast off stitches.

HOOD

1.              Rejoin main yarn and cast off border stitches, knit to end.

2.              Cast off border stitches, K4, purl to last 4 sts. K4.

3.              Carry on knitting in st. st. keeping the 4 border sts for approx 4” (10 cm).

(ON THE FIRST ROW YOU MAY WANT TO ADD EYELET HOLES TO INSERT RIBBON OR CORD FOR A SNUGGER FIT.)

4.              Transfer half of the stitches on to another needle and with wrong side facing, starting at front of hood cast off both sets of sts together.  (YOU COULD JUST CAST OFF ALL THE STST AND STITCH THE SEAM TOGETHER.)

 

KNITTED FROM TOP DOWNWARDS

EXAMPLE – BABBITY

 

Babbity with a Hood

 

1.              Using some scrap yarn in a different colour to the main yarn, cast on and knit one row.

2.              Change to main yarn and knit cardigan, not forgetting to add extra buttonholes to make it look more like a jacket.

HOOD

1.              Remove scrap yarn and place stitches back on needle with right side facing you.

 

2.              Rejoin main yarn and cast off border stitches, knit to end.

3.              Cast off border stitches, K4, purl to last 4 sts. K4.

4.              Carry on knitting in st. st. keeping the 4 border sts for approx 4” (10 cm).

(ON THE FIRST ROW YOU MAY WANT TO ADD EYELET HOLES TO INSERT RIBBON OR CORD FOR A SNUGGER FIT.)

 

5.              Transfer half of the stitches on to another needle and with wrong side facing, starting at front of hood cast off both sets of sts together.  (YOU COULD JUST CAST OFF ALL THE STS AND STITCH THE SEAM TOGETHER.)

 

 

Jack and Jill with a Hood

With A Twist

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I love knitting with this yarn ... it is so soft,

and I love the colours available too - just lovely in every way!

 

'King Cole Baby DK With a Twist'



Perfect Boy or Girl Top-Down Jacket  https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/boy-or-girl-top-down-baby-jacket.html

Lazy Daisy Baby Dress  https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/lazy-daisy-all-in-one-baby-dress_31.html



Carla Baby Cape https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/carla-hooded-baby-cape.html



Barclay Baby Cardigan - 3 months https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/barclay-baby-jacket.html  Barclay Premature Baby Top https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/barclay-baby-jacket.html

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

 



Lilac Blossom Baby Dress https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/lilac-blossom-baby-dress.html



Lilac Blossom Hat & Bootees https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/lilac-blossom-baby-set.html

 

Lilac Blossom Baby Jacket https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/lilac-blossom-baby-set.html

 

Easter Bunny https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/easter-bunny-egg-cosy.html

Doll's Poncho https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/poncho-for-her-baby-doll-too.html

  

Bibi Baby Jacket https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/bibi-baby-jacket.html

Bibi Baby Hat https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/bibi-baby-hat.html

 

Charlie Baby Hat & Mittens https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/charlie-baby-beanie-hat.html https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/charlie-baby-mittens.html

 

Dewdrop Baby Jackets https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/dewdrop-baby-jacket-preemie-newborn.html

 

Tiny Topaz Sleeper https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/tiny-topaz-premature-baby-sleeper.html

Dexter Vest   -   3years https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/dexter-all-in-one-slipover-sweater-well.html

 

Primavera Baby Hat https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/primavera-crochet-baby-hat.html

 

Primavera Baby Hat https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/primavera-crochet-baby-hat.html

 

King Cole Baby DK With a Twist I have bought 6 different shades of this lovely yarn from my favourite local yarn supplier - Crafty Wools at Wimborne Market (Proprietor - Jo Donnachie, who is a valued member of my facebook group) https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/woolly-loveliness.html  Please try to support your local yarn shop.

 

 

Octopus for a Premature Baby

January 29, 2017, 3:22 am

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Premature babies at Poole Hospital in Dorset have been given unlikely bedfellows to keep them feel safe in their incubators: crocheted octopuses.

 

 

 

As local paper the Bournemouth Echo reports, the crafty creatures will now be offered to all infants in the hospital's neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) – and the reason is as scientific as it is sweet...

Research has shown that crocheted tentacles remind little ones of their umbilical cords and being inside their mother's womb, which in turn helps them feel safe.

 

The idea came from Denmark, where research showed that toy octopuses can calm babies, while squeezing their tentacles led to better breathing, more regular heartbeats and higher levels of oxygen in their blood. The babies were also less likely to pull on their monitors and tubes. 

 

However ~ Poole Hospital were keen to stress that, for safety considerations, donated octopuses should be made from 100% cotton, so that they can be washed at high temperatures for infection control.

 

Additionally, tentacles should be no longer than 22cm when extended for safety.

 

Donations can be sent to the maternity unit reception at Poole Hospital.

You will find an English pattern (which uses American Crochet terms) at ~ http://mynomadhome.com/octopus-for-a-preemie-osmiorniczka-dla-wczesniaka/

 

I know of several charity groups based in the UK who have taken up this idea and are making cute little octopuses to donate all around the country.
This lovely little octopus was made by Donna Dighton Crooks for the charity group Purple Butterfly - which is a small non profit making knitting / crocheting group whose aim is to donate handmade items to help the families of premature babies & babies born too soon. https://www.facebook.com/groups/502401549941036/

 

'Skittles' - made by Donna Dighton Crooks

 

If you prefer to knit - you will find a knitting pattern in English for these at ~

http://www.prawelewe.pl/octopus-for-a-preemie/

 

 

There is more information about Spruttegruppen -

who originated TheDanish Octo Project at ~

https://www.spruttegruppen.dk/danish-octo-project-english/

 

Photo by Spruttegruppen

 

 

Marianna's Medium Knitted Flowers

February 5, 2017, 6:06 am

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Marianna's Medium Size Knitted Flowers

Many knitters will enjoy making these sweet knitted flowers to embellish their projects.





  I used DK yarn and 4mm needles, and each flower measures 3" in diameter.

 

The small flower is to show the difference in size

from my existing pattern for small flowers.

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/knitted-summer-flowers.html

 

 

 

Marianna’s Medium Knitted Flower       7petals

Cast on 91sts

Row 1:   Knit across row

Row 2:   K1, cast off 11sts (2sts on right hand needle), k1, cast off 11sts (4sts on right hand needle), k1, cast off 11sts (6sts on right hand needle), k1, cast off 11sts (8sts on right hand needle), k1, cast off 11sts (10sts on right hand needle), k1, cast off 11sts (12sts on right hand needle), k1, cast off 11sts (14sts on right hand needle) 

 

Row 3:   K2tog across row

Cut the yarn leaving a 6” tail

Thread the tail through each of the remaining 7sts and pull tight. Make a little stitch to catch it and keep it pulled together

Arrange the petals to shape the flower

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

Add a button to the centre

Sew in ends



Marianna's Medium Size Knitted Flowers

 

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Chocolate Orange Easter Bunny

February 8, 2017, 9:06 am

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Chocolate Orange Easter Bunny

 

Chocolate Orange Bunny

DK YARN

3.5mm knitting needles

 

Using Brown ~

Cast on 43sts

1^st Row:  S1, *k1, p1, repeat from * to the last 2sts, k2

2^nd Row:  S1, *p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Repeat last 2 rows three times more

9^th Row:  S1, knit to end

10^th Row: S1 purl to last st, K1

Repeat last 2 rows 7 more

25^th Row: *K2tog, repeat from * to last st, K1

26^th Row:  P2 tog, to end

Cut yarn, leaving a 'tail' to use for sewing up, draw the end through all stitches, pull up tightly

Sew up side seam

Ears (make 2)

Using Cream  ~

Cast on 9sts

Rib 12 rows

(S1, k2tog, psso), (s1, k2tog, psso), k3tog          (3sts)

S1, k2tog, psso

Fasten off

Cut the yarn leaving a short ‘tail’.

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

Sew ears on to the top of the bunny

 

Tail

Using white eyelash / fluffy yarn cast on 3 stitches

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

Knit 5 rows

Row 7:      K2tog three times                                   (3sts)

Cast off

Fasten off, leaving a little ‘tail’

Thread the tail onto a sewing needle and weave in and out all around the outside and pull tight to gather up the tail

Sew tail onto the bunny

 

Face

Embroider on features using a length of dark coloured yarn for the eyes, and pink for the nose and mouth.

Fill with a Terry's Chocolate Orange for a cute little Easter gift :)
 

 



 

 

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Reno Baby Bootees

February 9, 2017, 12:11 pm

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I wanted to use up my small amounts of aran weight (10ply) yarn left over from other projects.
These little bootees were the result .... and so quick to knit :)

 

The cute little 'Handmade with love' buttons just finish them off perfectly.



Reno Baby Bootees

 

 

Reno Baby Booties

Aran weight yarn (10ply)

Knitted with 4.5mm needles these fit a newborn baby
Length of sole:   3 ½ " (9cm)
Knitted with 5mm needles these fit a baby of 0 - 3 months
Length of sole:   4" (10cm)

 

Instructions:        Make two booties the same

Cast on 26sts

Knit 5 rows

6^th Row:        Purl

7^th Row:        K10, k2tog, k2, s1, k1, psso, k10

8^th Row:        P9, p2tog tbl, p2, p2tog, p9

9^th Row:        K8, k2tog, k2, s1, k1, psso, k8

10^th Row:      P7, p2tog tbl, p2, p2tog, p7

11^th Row:      K6, k2tog, k2, s1, k1, psso, k6                           (16sts)

12^th Row:      Purl

13^th Row:      Knit

14^th Row:      Purl

Knit 5 rows

Cast off LOOSELY 

Sew seam along the sole

Sew back seam

Darn away ends

Fold down cuff



Reno Baby Bootees

Reno Baby Hat and Bootees

You will find my matching baby hat at ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/reno-baby-hat.html

 

 

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LOMOND Baby Hat

February 11, 2017, 7:56 am

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I wanted a really simple but sweet baby hat that would work well for a newborn boy or girl. I know that I have written dozens of hat patterns already - but I love trying out new design ideas :)

 

So ........ here is my latest ~

 

LOMOND Baby Hat

LOMOND Baby Hat

 

 

LOMOND Baby Hat            Large Premature/Small Newborn Baby  

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

Height:            5 “ (13cm)

Requirements:
Around 11 - 12g of DK yarn

4mm needles  

Pattern:

Cast on 55sts

1^st Row:            S1, knit to end of row

Repeat this row 9 times more

11^th Row:         S1, *k9, p9, repeat from * to end

12^th Row:         S1, k8, * p9, k9, repeat from * to last 10sts, p9, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows 9 times more

 

Shape Top ~

Next Row:        S1, *s1, k1, psso, k5, k2tog, p2tog, p5, p2tog, repeat from * to end        (43sts)

Next Row:       S1, k6, * p7, k7, repeat from * to last 8sts, p7, k1

Next Row:        S1, *s1, k1, psso, k3, k2tog, p2tog, p3, p2tog, repeat from * to end        (31sts)

Next Row:       S1, k4, * p5, k5, repeat from * to last 6sts, p5, k1

Next Row:        S1, *s1, k1, psso, k1, k2tog, p2tog, p1, p2tog, repeat from * to end        (19sts)

Next Row:       S1, k2, * p3, k3, repeat from * to last 4sts, p3, k1

Next Row:        S1, *s1, k2tog, psso, p3tog, repeat from * to end          `                           (7sts)

 

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.

LOMOND Baby Hat           Newborn

Size:
Width:     ~      6 ½ ” (16.5cm)   13” (33cm) all around 

Height:    ~      6 “ (15.25cm)

Requirements:
Around 16g of DK yarn

4mm needles  

 

Pattern:

Cast on 61sts

1^stRow:            S1, knit to end of row

Repeat this row 9 times more

11^thRow:         S1, *k10, p10, repeat from * to end

12^thRow:         S1, k9, * p10, k10, repeat from * to last 11sts, p10, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows 11 times more

(Work should now measure around 4½” – it is easy to adjust the length here)

Shape Top ~

Next Row:        S1, *s1, k1, psso, k6, k2tog, p2tog, p6, p2tog, repeat from * to end        (49sts)

Next Row:       S1, k7, * p8, k8, repeat from * to last 9sts, p8, k1

Next Row:        S1, *s1, k1, psso, k4, k2tog, p2tog, p4, p2tog, repeat from * to end        (37sts)

Next Row:       S1, k5, * p6, k6, repeat from * to last 7sts, p6, k1

Next Row:        S1, *s1, k1, psso, k2, k2tog, p2tog, p2, p2tog, repeat from * to end        (25sts)

Next Row:       S1, k3, * p4, k4, repeat from * to last 5sts, p4, k1

Next Row:        S1, *s1, k1, psso, k2tog, p2tog, p2tog, repeat from * to end                     (13sts)

Next Row:       S1, k1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

Next Row:        S1, * k2, p2tog, repeat from * to end          `                                               (10sts)

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.

 



 

MORE SIZES on the way ......

 

 

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Cute version of Max Baby Cardigan

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MAX - pattern adapted by Diana Hršak - knitted by Diane D. Louw

This design is a joint effort ~ the original pattern is mine ~ 

but this version with the cute raglan pattern was written by Diana Hršak
and knitted by Diane D. Louw who knits for charities in Cape Town. 

Many thanks to both of you for sharing your talents.  

ADAPTED RAGLAN LINE – MAX BABY CARDIGAN 9-12 MONTHS

Requires:

DK (8ply) yarn

6 buttons

Using DK yarn and 4mm needles ~

Cast on 86sts          

Knit 4 rows

Row 5            K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end of row

Rows 6          Knit

Row 7           K12, * kfb, k11, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2            (92sts)

Row 8           K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

row 9:              k18, yrn, k1, yrn, k10, yrn, k1, yrn, k32, yrn, k1, yrn, k10, yrn, k1, yrn, k18

row 10:            k5, p14, k1,p12, k1, p34, k1, p12, k1,p14, k5

row 11:            k18, yrn, k3, yrn, k10, yrn, k3, yrn, k32, yrn, k3, yrn, k10, yrn, k3, yrn, k18

row 12:            k5, p14, k3,p12, k3, p34, k3, p12, k3,p14, k5

row 13:            k18, yrn, k5, yrn, k10, yrn, k5, yrn, k32, yrn, k5, yrn, k10, yrn, k5, yrn, k18

row 14:            k5, p14, k5,p12, k5, p34, k5, p12, k5,p14, k5

row 15:           k18, yrn, k7, yrn, k10, yrn, k7, yrn, k32, yrn, k7, yrn, k10, yrn, k7, yrn, k18

row 16:           k5, p14, k7,p12, k7, p34, k7, p12, k7,p14, k5

row 17:            k18, yrn, k9, yrn, k10, yrn, k9, yrn, k32, yrn, k9, yrn, k10, yrn, k9, yrn, k18

row 18:           k5, p14, k9,p12, k9, p34, k9, p12, k9,p14, k5

row 19:            k23, yrn, k1, yrn, k20, yrn, k1, yrn, k42, yrn, k1, yrn, k20, yrn, k1, yrn, k23

row 20:            k5, p19, k1,p22, k1, p44, k1, p22, k1,p19, k5

row 21:            k2 yrn k2tog (buttonhole), k19, yrn, k3, yrn, k20, yrn, k3, yrn, k42, yrn, k3, yrn, k20, yrn, k3, yrn, k23

row 22:            k5, p19, k3,p22, k3, p44, k3, p22, k3,p19, k5

row 23:            k23, yrn, k5, yrn, k20, yrn, k5, yrn, k42, yrn, k5, yrn, k20, yrn, k5, yrn, k23

row 24:            k5, p19, k5,p22, k5, p44, k5, p22, k5,p19, k5

row 25:            k23, yrn, k7, yrn, k20, yrn, k7, yrn, k42, yrn, k7, yrn, k20, yrn, k7, yrn, k23

row 26:            k5, p19, k7,p22, k7, p44, k7, p22, k7,p19, k5

row 27:            k23, yrn, k9, yrn, k20, yrn, k9, yrn, k42, yrn, k9, yrn, k20, yrn, k9, yrn, k23

row 28:            k5, p19, k9,p22, k9, p44, k9, p22, k9,p19, k5

row 29:            k28, yrn, k1, yrn, k30, yrn, k1, yrn, k52, yrn, k1, yrn, k30, yrn, k1, yrn, k28

row 30:            k5, p24, k1,p32, k1, p54, k1, p32, k1,p24, k5

row 31:            k28, yrn, k3, yrn, k30, yrn, k3, yrn, k52, yrn, k3, yrn, k30, yrn, k3, yrn, k28

row 32:            k5, p24, k3,p32, k3, p54, k3, p32, k3,p24, k5

row 33:            k28, yrn, k5, yrn, k30, yrn, k5, yrn, k52, yrn, k5, yrn, k30, yrn, k5, yrn, k28

row 34:            k5, p24, k5,p32, k5, p54, k5, p32, k5,p24, k5

row 35:            k28, yrn, k7, yrn, k30, yrn, k7, yrn, k52, yrn, k7, yrn, k30, yrn, k7, yrn, k28

row 36:            k5, p24, k7,p32, k7, p54, k7, p32, k7,p24, k5

row 37:            k2, yrn, k2tog (buttonhole) k24, yrn, k9, yrn, k30, yrn, k9, yrn, k52, yrn, k9, yrn, k30, yrn, k9, yrn, k28

row 38:            k5, p24, k9,p32, k9, p54, k9, p32, k9,p24, k5

 

 

 

 

 

Row 39         K33, slip next 42sts onto a stitch holder, k62, slip next 42sts onto a stitch holder, k33

Row 40         K5, purl to last 5sts, k5       (128sts)  **

Row 41         Knit

Row 42         K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Repeat last two rows 5 times more

Row 53         K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end of row

Row 54         K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 55         Knit

Row 56         K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Repeat last two rows 6 times more

Row 69         K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end of row

Row 70         K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 71         Knit

Row 72         K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

 

Repeat last two rows 5 times more

Row 83         Knit

Row 84         Knit

Row 85         K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end of row

Knit 4 rows

Cast off

 

Sleeves

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 4 times more                                                 (34sts)

Knit 7 rows

Cast off

 

Make the second sleeve in the same way

Sew up sleeve seams. Gather together underarm

Darn away ends

Sew on buttons

Note:

Instead of yrn you  can m1 left and m1 right, the pattern will be without holes.

Also, in the purl rows you can knit stitches that were yrn in the previous row – it will be slightly different  ........

 

 

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

 

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

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Meadow Sweet Baby Blanket

February 19, 2017, 7:21 am

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Meadow Sweet Baby Blanket

 

Meadow Sweet Baby Blanket

 

Angel Baby ~ 14½”

DK yarn ~ around 60g

4.5mm needles

Tension ~ 21sts = 4” (10cm)

 

Cast on 76sts

Knit 8 rows

 

Pattern:

1^st Row:       S1, knit to end

2^nd Row:       S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

3^rd Row:       S1, k4, *K2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2tog, repeat from * to last 5sts, k5

4^th Row:       S1, knit to end

These 4 rows form the pattern

 

Repeat the last 4rows until the blanket is the length desired (around 13”)

(finish after a 4^th pattern row)

 

Finish with a garter stitch border – knit 9 rows

Cast off knitwise

Darn away ends

 

 

Baby ~ 30”

DK yarn ~ around 240g

4.5mm needles

Tension ~ 21sts = 4” (10cm)

 

Cast on 155sts

Knit 10 rows

 

Pattern:

1^st Row:       S1, knit to end

2^nd Row:       S1, k5, purl to last 6sts, k6

3^rd Row:       S1, k5, *K2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2tog, repeat from * to last 6sts, k6

4^th Row:       S1, knit to end

These 4 rows form the pattern

 

Repeat the last 4rows until the blanket is the length desired (around 29”)

(finish after a 4^th pattern row)

Finish with a garter stitch border – knit 11 rows

Cast off knitwise

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

 

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

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