Bright Bowl with Ribbon Bows

I made this today ~ as a little gift for a teenage girl.

 

 

She is bright and bubbly and loves bright colours.

 

I made it up as I went ~ then added a cute ribbon bow.


 

 

I hope she likes it.

Little Goldfish Blanket

What a lovely day I have had. The sun is shining and I have finished my latest little stash-buster blanket in shades of blue and white.

 

little goldfish blanket

 

 

I found the perfect applique to finish it off, sat back and felt happy ......

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then I seemed to get a little distracted. I just couldn't stop making these cute little fish. The are such fun to make.

 

 

Then I really got silly ~ and before I knew it an anchor had appeared off my crochet hook.

 

crochet anchor with fish

 

 

 

Not sure what to do with them now, so perhaps it was a bit of a waste of time. But I had a delightful time so maybe that makes it ok?

 

 

Knitted Baby Boy Hats

More cute hats ..... more stripes ..... for the boys this time!





The k2, p2 rib ensures a good fit

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/large-premature---small-newborn-baby-hat

Newborn Baby Hats
With 3, 4 or 5 garter stitch ridges (these may be knitted in the main colour or in a contrast colour)
DK yarn ~ approx 16g
4mm needles

Hat with 5 garter stitch ridges

Using main colour cast on 64sts

Work 8 rows in 2 x 2 rib 

I do it this way ~ 

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

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

Increase 1st at end of rib (65sts)

9th Row      Knit
10th Row    Purl

* Using contrast colour if desired
11th Row    Knit
12th Row    Knit

Using main colour
13th Row    Knit
14th Row    Purl *

Repeat from * to * four times more

Shape the top ~
1st Row    (K6, K2tog) repeat to last st, K1       57sts
2nd, 4th,6th,8th,10th Rows Purl
3rd Row    (K5, K2tog) repeat to last st, K1       49sts
5th Row    (K4, K2tog) repeat to last st, K1       41sts
7th Row    (K3, K2tog) repeat to last st, K1       33sts
9th Row    (K2, K2tog) repeat to last st, K1       25sts
11th Row   (K1, K2tog) repeat to last st, K1      17sts
12th 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.

Hat with 4 garter stitch ridges

Using main colour cast on 64sts

Work 8 rows in 2 x 2 rib. 

I do it this way ~ 

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

2^nd Row: S1, * p2, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, p2, k1
Increase 1st at end of rib (65sts)

9th Row     Knit
10th Row   Purl

Using contrast colour if desired
11th Row   Knit
12th Row   Knit

* Using main colour
13th Row   Knit
14th Row   Purl
15th Row   Knit
16th Row   Purl

Using contrast colour if desired
17th Row   Knit
18th Row   Knit *

Repeat from * to * twice more

Using main colour
31st Row   Knit
32nd Row   Purl

Shape the top ~
1st Row   (K6, K2tog) repeat to last st, K1       57sts
2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th,10th Rows       Purl
3rd Row   (K5, K2tog) repeat to last st, K1       49sts
5th Row   (K4, K2tog) repeat to last st, K1       41sts
7th Row   (K3, K2tog) repeat to last st, K1       33sts
9th Row   (K2, K2tog) repeat to last st, K1       25sts
11th Row  (K1, K2tog) repeat to last st, K1      17sts
12th 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.


Hat with 3 garter stitch ridges

Using main colour cast on 64sts

Work 8 rows in 2 x 2 rib

I do it this way ~ 

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

2^nd Row: S1, * p2, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, p2, k1
Increase 1st at end of rib (65sts)

9th Row    Knit
10th Row  Purl

Using contrast colour if desired
11th Row   Knit
12th Row   Knit

* Using main colour
13th Row   Knit
14th Row    Purl
15th Row   Knit
16th Row   Purl
17th Row   Knit
18th Row   Purl

Using contrast colour if desired
19th Row   Knit
20th Row   Knit *

Repeat from * to * once more

Using main colour
29th Row   Knit
30th Row   Purl

Shape the top ~
1st Row     (K6, K2tog) repeat to last st, K1       57sts
2nd, 4th,6th,8th,10th Rows Purl
3rd Row    (K5, K2tog) repeat to last st, K1       49sts
5th Row    (K4, K2tog) repeat to last st, K1       41sts
7th Row    (K3, K2tog) repeat to last st, K1       33sts
9th Row    (K2, K2tog) repeat to last st, K1       25sts
11th Row  (K1, K2tog) repeat to last st, K1       17sts
12th 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.


And ~ for Small or Early Babies  

Hat with 3 garter stitch ridges  

                       

Using main colour cast on 56sts

Work 8 rows in 2 x 2 rib

I do it this way ~ 

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

2^nd Row: S1, * p2, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, p2, k1
Increase 1st at end of rib          (57sts)

9^th Row    Knit
10^th Row  Purl

Using contrast colour if desired
11^th Row   Knit
12^th Row   Knit

* Using main colour
13^th Row   Knit
14^th Row    Purl
15^th Row   Knit
16^th Row   Purl

Using contrast colour if desired
17^th Row   Knit
18^th Row   Knit *

Repeat from * to * once more

Using main colour
25^th Row   Knit
26^th Row   Purl

Shape the top ~
1st Row     (K6, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1                   50sts
2nd, 4th, 6th, 8^th & 10th Rows        Purl
3rd Row    (K5, k2tog) repeat to last st, K1                   43sts
5th Row    (K4, k2tog) repeat to last st, K1                   36sts
7th Row    (K3, k2tog) repeat to last st, K1                   29sts
9th Row    (K2, k2tog) repeat to last st, K1                   22sts
11th Row  (K1, k2tog) repeat to last st, K1                   17sts
12th Row  (P2tog) repeat to last st, K1                          8sts
Cut yarn (leaving a long ‘tail’ to use for sewing up), draw the end through all stitches, pull up tightly.
Sew up the seam

You might like to make a little set ~ hat, mittens & booties.....

instructions at -

http://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/garter-stitch-ridge-baby-set.html



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Knitted Baby Girl Hats

With stripes ..... endless possibilities .......

 

knitted baby girl hats



Newborn Baby Hats
With 3, 4 or 5 garter stitch ridges (these may be knitted in the main colour or in a contrast colour)
DK yarn ~ approx 16g
4mm needles

Hat with 5 garter stitch ridges 
 

Using main colour cast on 64sts.

Work 8 rows in 2 x 2 rib. Increase 1st at end of rib) (65sts)

9th Row Knit
10th Row Purl

* Using contrast colour if desired
11th Row Knit
12th Row Knit

Using main colour
13th Row Knit
14th Row Purl *

Repeat from * to * four times more

Shape the top ~
1st Row (K6, K2 tog) repeat to last st, K1 57sts
2nd, 4th,6th,8th,10th Rows Purl
3rd Row (K5, K2 tog) repeat to last st, K1 49sts
5th Row (K4, K2 tog) repeat to last st, K1 41sts
7th Row (K3, K2 tog) repeat to last st, K1 33sts
9th Row (K2, K2 tog) repeat to last st, K1 25sts
11th Row (K1, K2 tog) repeat to last st, K1 17sts
12th 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.

Add a pretty crochet or knitted flower if desired

* * *

Hat with 4 garter stitch ridges

Using main colour cast on 64sts.

Work 8 rows in 2 x 2 rib. Increase 1st at end of rib) (65sts)

9th Row Knit
10th Row Purl

Using contrast colour if desired
11th Row Knit
12th Row Knit

* Using main colour
13th Row Knit
14th Row Purl
15th Row Knit
16th Row Purl

Using contrast colour if desired
17th Row Knit
18th Row Knit *

Repeat from * to * twice more

Using main colour
31st Row Knit
32nd Row Purl

Shape the top ~
1st Row (K6, K2 tog) repeat to last st, K1 57sts
2nd, 4th,6th,8th,10th Rows Purl
3rd Row (K5, K2 tog) repeat to last st, K1 49sts
5th Row (K4, K2 tog) repeat to last st, K1 41sts
7th Row (K3, K2 tog) repeat to last st, K1 33sts
9th Row (K2, K2 tog) repeat to last st, K1 25sts
11th Row (K1, K2 tog) repeat to last st, K1 17sts
12th 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. 

Add a pretty crochet or knitted flower if desired

 

* * *

Hat with 3 garter stitch ridges

 

 

Using main colour cast on 64sts.

Work 8 rows in 2 x 2 rib. Increase 1st at end of rib) (65sts)

9th Row Knit
10th Row Purl

Using contrast colour if desired
11th Row Knit
12th Row Knit

* Using main colour
13th Row Knit
14th Row Purl
15th Row Knit
16th Row Purl
17th Row Knit
18th Row Purl

Using contrast colour if desired
19th Row Knit
20th Row Knit *

Repeat from * to * once more

Using main colour
29th Row Knit
30th Row Purl

Shape the top ~
1st Row (K6, K2 tog) repeat to last st, K1 57sts
2nd, 4th,6th,8th,10th Rows Purl
3rd Row (K5, K2 tog) repeat to last st, K1 49sts
5th Row (K4, K2 tog) repeat to last st, K1 41sts
7th Row (K3, K2 tog) repeat to last st, K1 33sts
9th Row (K2, K2 tog) repeat to last st, K1 25sts
11th Row (K1, K2 tog) repeat to last st, K1 17sts
12th 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.

Add a pretty crochet or knitted flower if desired

 

 

 

You might like to make a little set ~ hat, mittens & booties ~

http://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/garter-stitch-ridge-baby-set.html
 

 

Little Comfort Dolls

I just found these tiny dolls hiding at the bottom of my work basket!

 

I made them quite some time ago as a 'trial'. I thought they might make cute little presents. These mini dolls are only about 3" high.

mini dolls

The basic method for making each doll is the same. Begin at the feet and knit a rectangle, and change yarn colours for each body segment. Shape the hair/hat at the top by decreasing. Sew on a face. Sew up and stuff. Then give definition to the face by running a gathering thread around between the head & the body. Define the feet,  legs & arms with a hidden running stitch. Add a scarf if desired.

They are based on the Duduza Comfort Dolls made for Africa. I knitted lots of these a few years ago. “Duduza” is a Zulu word for “comfort”. These knitted dolls are given in the hope that they bring comfort to AIDS/HIV-affected children in sub-Saharan Africa. 

Now that I have found them again I am inspired to make more..........

Little Comfort Dolls

 

Requirements:

DK yarn

3.25mm or 3.5mm needles

Polyester stuffing

                                       

Instructions:

Cast on 17sts

Knit 4 rows (shoes)

Stocking stitch 8 rows (trousers)

Stocking stitch 6 rows (sweater)

Stocking stitch 4 rows (face)

Rib, or garter stitch 2 rows (hat)

(K2, k2tog) 4 times, k1                       13sts    

Purl 1 row

(K1, k2tog) 4 times, k1 

Purl 1 row                                           9sts

K2tog across row, k1                          5sts    

P2tog across row, p1                          3sts      

S1, k2tog, psso

Fasten off

Starting from the hat, join the back seam using the appropriate colours, ending at the cast on edge

With right side out - lightly stuff the head with polyester stuffing

Thread a length of yarn the colour of the face, around the bottom of the face stripe and pull tightly to gather up. Fasten off tightly (this forms the neck)

Stuff the body of the doll

Join the bottom edge of the shoes (it is OK to do this on the right side)

Stitching right through the front and the back, make a divide through the centre of the shoes with a few running stitches

Stitching right through the front and the back of the trousers, make a divide with a few running stitches for the legs

Make an arm on each side of the sweater with a few running stitches

Fasten off tightly

Using a length of dark yarn – sew on 2 eyes and a mouth in the centre of the face

Darn away all the ends securely

A crochet chain makes a cute scarf - but please ensure it is attached securely. 

 

Premature Baby Blankets

These cute little premature baby blankets are my latest charity knitting project.



basketweave premature baby blanket

 

 

This one is made in simple a basket weave stitch ~

 

and the following one is made in a pretty diagonal stitch.

 

A garter stitch border ensures that they lie flat, with no curling edges.

 

diagonal stitch premature baby blanket

 

 

 Blankets for premature babies are quick to make and each one uses only 100g of acrylic DK yarn.

 

These stitches are perfect ~ pretty and practical.

 

Lacy patterns look cute but are not suitable for tiny babies as there is a danger of little fingers being caught in the holes.

 

Pastel shades are in greatest demand, ie: white, pink, green, blue, yellow, peach, lilac. Bright and dark colours are not so suitable for special care baby units.

 

 

 

These patterns came from ~

http://www.wye.co.uk/view/Information/Knitting_For_Premature_Babies/Wye_Needlecraft_Blankets_for_Babies/