Crochet Baby Jacket for Spring

It will soon be Spring.

And with the idea of sunnier days ahead I made this cute little baby jacket with short sleeves.

Spring Crochet Baby Jacket

The pattern is from a leaflet I have had for a while but never used before.

Somehow I thought it looked a bit old fashioned.

But with a more modern colour, I think it looks sweet.

 

 

Old pattern - new yarn.....

 

 

It's the first time I have used this yarn - Pato DK from Cygnet Yarns.

I bought it at my local market. There was a lovely range of colours.

It's 100% acrylic - quite thick for a DK - and great value

 

 

http://www.ravelry.com/projects/marianna-mel/crochet-matinee-coat

 

Premature Baby Beanie Hats Donation

Here is my latest batch of little hats for premature babies.

 

Premature Baby Beanie Hats

 

For the girls ~

 

For the boys ~

 

I found them fun to make (though I did have to concentrate hard for the first couple as the pattern is written in American Terminology)

 

 

 

You will find the pattern here ~

 

http://allicrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2011/04/free-pattern-thick-and-thin-striped.html

Pretty Crochet Baby Bibs in Cotton Yarn

 

pretty crochet baby bib

 

These pretty baby bibs are made with cotton yarn (which is absorbent).

 

They are a cute idea for a baby shower gift. 

 

Pretty Crochet Baby Bib in Cotton Yarn

The bib is worked in half treble crochet (htc). The ties are worked in double crochet (dc). UK Terminology

Using a 3.5mm hook and DK cotton yarn –

Make a foundation chain of 29 chain stitches

Turn, 1htc in 3^rd chain from hook, 1htc in each chain to end, turn               (27sts)

Chain 2 (this counts as first htc), 12htc, 3htc in next st, 13htc, turn             (29sts)

Chain 2 (this counts as first htc), 13htc, 3htc in next st, 14htc, turn             (31sts)

Chain 2 (this counts as first htc), 14htc, 3htc in next st, 15htc, turn             (33sts)

Chain 2 (this counts as first htc), 15htc, 3htc in next st, 16htc, turn             (35sts)

Chain 2 (this counts as first htc), 16htc, 3htc in next st, 17htc, turn             (37sts)

Chain 2 (this counts as first htc), 17htc, 3htc in next st, 18htc, turn             (39sts)

Chain 2 (this counts as first htc), 18htc, 3htc in next st, 19htc, turn             (41sts)

Continue in the same manner until 18 rows have been worked – or until the bib is the length required

Add a simple shell border on the lower edge only - or on each side as well as the lower edge

For the ties  ~

Re-attach the yarn to the top corner and make a chain of 55 chain stitches

Turn, 1dc in each chain to end, (makes first tie)

Continue across the top of the bib making 1dc in each stitch across to the other top corner

Chain 55 chain stitches

Turn, 1dc in each chain to end of chain, (makes second tie)

Fasten off

 

 

 

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pretty-cotton-crochet-baby-bib

 

 



Warm Tweedy Adult Hats

These hats are really warm as they are made by knitting two or even three yarns together.

A great stash-buster !!



Warm Tweedy Adult Hats



Warm Tweedy Adult Hat

Use 2 strands of DK yarn (8ply) knitted together ~ or any combination of yarns to make a total of 16ply .

This gives a nice ‘tweedy’ look

I used 1 strand of DK plus 2 strands of 4ply

7 ½ mm needles

Child's Hat ~ cast on 49sts,                        Teen’s Hat ~ cast on 57sts,  
Women’s Hat  ~ cast on 65sts,                  Man’s Hat ~ cast on 73sts

Work 8 rows in k1,p1 rib

Continue in pattern ~

1^st Row:  K1, *k3, p1, repeat from * to end

2^nd Row:  K2, *p1, k3 repeat from * last 3sts, p1, k2

Repeat these two pattern rows until around 5½ " for child, 6” for teen, 7” for woman, 8” for man ~ ending after a 1^st row has been completed

Shape Crown

1^st Row:  K2, p1, *k3tog, p1, k3, p1, repeat from * to last 6 sts, k3tog, p1, k2

2^nd Row:  P1, * k2, p1, repeat from * to end

3^rd Row:  K2, *p1, k1, p1, k3, repeat from * to last 5sts, p1, k1, p1, k2

4^th Row:  K2tog, k3, *k3tog, k3, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2tog

5^th Row:  K1, *p1, k1, repeat from * to end              

6^th Row:  Knit across row

7^th Row:  P1, *p2tog, repeat from * to end             

8^th Row:  K2tog across row, k1                                   

Break off the yarns, leaving a long ‘tail’

Thread the tail through the remaining 5sts, and pull up tightly. 

Sew up the hat. Darn away loose ends.

 http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/warm-adult-tweedy-hat



You will find my matching neckwarmer at ~

http://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/warm-tweedy-neckwarmer.html



You will find my matching mittens - fingerless and full mittens at ~

http://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/warm-tweedy-mittens.html

Happy St. Valentines Day

 



Cute Crochet Button Hearts



 

 

 

Cute Crochet Button Hearts

 

 

Instructions   ~  in UK terminology

Chain 4, and join into a circle with a slip stitch

Chain 3, 1 treble crochet, 3 double treble crochet, 7 treble crochet, 3 double treble crochet, 1 treble crochet, chain 3, slip stitch into ring

Chain 3, 1 double crochet  into next stitch, 2 double crochet in next 4 stitches, 1 double crochet in next 3 stitches, (1 double crochet, 1 half treble crochet, 1 double crochet) in next stitch, 1 double crochet in next 3 stitches, 2 double crochet  in next 4 stitches, ch3, join into ring with a slip stitch

 

Add a pretty  button   …….  and use to decorate your next little project ……

 

How cute is that?

 

 

Cute Crochet Button Heart
 

 

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crochet-button-heart

 

 

Happy St. Valentines Day ~ hope you were spoiled by Somebody Special.

 

 





Nina Baby Jacket

Here is my latest little baby jacket.

 

 

 

NINA Baby Jacket          For a 0 - 3 month baby

 

DK yarn

4 1/2 mm needles

3 small buttons

 

JACKET

 

Begin with the Sleeves (work 2)

 

Cast on 24sts

1^st Row:  k3, *(sl 1 purlwise, k1, yo, psso the k1 and yo) twice, k3, repeat from * to end

2^nd Row:  k3, *(p4, k3), repeat from * to end

These 2 rows form the pattern

Repeat these 2 rows 4 times more

11^th Row:  k1, inc in next st, k1, *(sl 1 purlwise, k1, yo, psso the k1 and yo) twice, k3, repeat from * to last 7sts, (sl 1 purlwise, k1, yo, psso the k1 and yo) twice, inc in next st, k2                            (26sts)

12^th Row:  k4, *(p4, k3), repeat from * to last st, k1

13^th Row:  k4, *(sl 1 purlwise, k1, yo, psso the k1 and yo) twice, k3, repeat from * to last st, k1

14^th Row:  As 12^th row

15^th Row:  As 13^th row

16^th Row:  As 12^th row

17^th Row:  k1, inc in next st, k2, *(sl 1 purlwise, k1, yo, psso the k1 and yo) twice, k3, repeat from * to   last 8sts, (sl 1 purlwise, k1, yo, psso the k1 and yo) twice, k1, inc in next st, k2                 (28sts)

18^th Row:  k5, *(p4, k3), repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

19^th Row:  k5, *(sl 1 purlwise, k1, yo, psso the k1 and yo) twice, k3, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

20^th Row:  As 18^th row

21^st Row:  As 19^th row

22^nd Row:  As 18^th row

23^rd Row:  k1, inc in next st, k3, *(sl 1 purlwise, k1, yo, psso the k1 and yo) twice, k3, repeat from * to   last 9sts, (sl 1 purlwise, k1, yo, psso the k1 and yo) twice, k2, inc in next st, k2                 (30sts)

24^th Row:  k6, *(p4, k3), repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

25^th Row:  k6, *(sl 1 purlwise, k1, yo, psso the k1 and yo) twice, k3, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

26^th Row:  As 24^th row

27^th Row:  As 25^th row

28^th Row:  As 24^th row

29^th Row:  As 25^th row

30^th Row:  As 24^th row

 

The sleeve should now measure about 4” – you can add more rows if required

(If you make the sleeves longer than 4” you can turn up the cuff, and this allows room for growth)

 

Next Row:  (Right side) Cast off 3sts, work to last 3sts, cast off 3sts   (24sts)

Cut off yarn.

Leave these 24 stitches on a stitch holder or a spare needle

 

Work the Main Part

Cast on 96sts

Work in pattern as follows ~

 

1^st Row:  k4, *(sl 1 purlwise, k1, yo, psso the k1 and yo) twice, k3, repeat from * to last st, k1

2^nd Row:  k4, *(p4, k3), repeat from * to last st, k1

These 2 rows form the pattern.

Repeat these 2 rows until the work measures 5”

Next Row: (Right Side) Work 22sts, cast off 6sts, work 39sts, cast off 6sts, work to end         

Next Row:  Knit 22sts from the first  front, 24sts from the first sleeve, 40sts from the back, 24sts from the second sleeve and 22sts from second front    (132 stitches)

 

Work the Yoke

1^st Row:  Knit                     

2^nd Row:  Knit

3^rd  Row:  K1, k2tog, yfwd, (for buttonhole), k2, *(k2, k2tog), repeat from * to last 7sts, k7   (102sts)

Knit 3 rows

7^th Row:  K5, *(k2tog, k7), repeat from * to last 7sts, k2tog, k5     (91sts)

Knit 3 rows

11^th Row:  K8, *(k2tog, k7), repeat from * to last 2sts, k2                (82sts)

Knit 3 rows

15^th Row:  K1, k2tog, yfwd, (for buttonhole), k5, *(k2tog, k6), repeat from * to last 2sts, k2  (73sts)

Knit 3 rows

19^th Row:  K7, *(k2tog, k6), repeat from * to last 2sts, k2                (65sts)

Knit 3 rows

23^rd  Row:  K7, *(k2tog, k6), repeat from * to last 2sts, k2              (58sts)

Knit 3 rows

27^th Row:  K1, k2tog,  yfwd, (for buttonhole), knit to end of row

Knit 2 rows

Cast off

 

To Finish

Join sleeve and underarm seams

Darn away ends

Sew on buttons

 

 

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nina-baby-jacket

 

 

  You will find my matching Nina Baby Hat on this link ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2015/03/nina-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

or republished on another webpage or website.

Clara's Cotton Scarf

A couple of months ago I was making a scarf for my sister. My friend Clara admired it ~ so I decided to make one for her too as a surprise gift! It is made with cotton yarn in a lovely raspberry colour.

 

Clara's Cotton Scarf

 

 

 

It's totally reversible, and it drapes beautifully.

 

 

 

CLARA'S COTTON SCARF

 

Using 5mm needles, cast on 25sts (or any odd number of sts)

 

 

1st Row:  S1, knit to end of the row

 

Repeat this row 4 times more

 

6th Row (Eyelet Row):  s1, k1, * k2tog, yrn, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

 

Work 1st Row 6 times

 

Pattern Repeat ~

 

** Work eyelet row

 

Work 1st Row 6 times **

 

 

Repeat these 7 rows until the scarf is the length required

 

I worked until I had almost used 2 x 50g balls

 

Finish by casting off on the last row of a pattern repeat.

 

 

Please note: as you follow the instructions you will find that the eyelet pattern is worked on alternate right & wrong sides ~ this makes the scarf reversible



 

 

 

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/claras-cotton-knit-scarf