Saturday 29 March 2014

Bright Stripes Newborn Baby Hats



Modern mums like bright bold colours for their newborns, so I made these cute little newborn baby hats with bright bold stripes. They are very easy to knit.
 
Hope you like them.
 








Easy Bright Stripe Newborn Baby Hat

 

Size

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

Height:   5 ½ “ (14cm)

 

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. Increase one stitch at end of rib      (65sts)

 

Add in C

(do not cut off the first colour, simply carry it loosely up the side and use as required)


11th  Row:  Using C, knit across row

12th  Row:  Using C, purl across row

13th  Row:  Using C, knit across row

14th  Row:  Using C, purl across row

15th  Row:  Using M, knit across row

16th  Row:  Using M, purl across row

Repeat 11th – 16th rows once more

23rd  Row:   Using C, knit across row

24th  Row:   Using C, purl across row

25th  Row:   Using C, knit across row

26th  Row:   Using C, purl across row

Cut off C

27th  Row:  Knit

28th  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.  Darn away ends.


http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/easy-bright-stripes-baby-hats


 

 

Thursday 27 March 2014

Premature Baby Crochet Baby Jacket

There are loads of little crochet baby jackets available but I couldn’t find exactly what I was looking for.
 
I wanted instructions for a sleeveless premature baby jacket - in DK weight yarn - and written in UK terminology.
 
After lots of looking …..it seemed easier in the end to write my own !
(although I must say that there are many similar patterns freely available).
Anyway this is my version.
 
Small & Large Premature Baby Crochet SleevelessTops





 
Preemie Crochet Baby Tops         UK Terminology               
Small Premature Baby Top
 

Using DK yarn and a 4mm hook, chain 41

Row 1:
tc in 4th ch from hook and in the next 3 ch, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (corner), tc in next 7 chains, (tc, ch, tc)  in next ch (corner), tc in next 11 chains, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (corner), tc in next 7 chains, (tc, ch, tc) in next chain (corner), tc in next 5 ch, turn
 
Row 2:
ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in next 5 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 9 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 13 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 9 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 6 tc, turn
 
Row 3:
ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in next 6 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 11 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 15 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 11 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 7 tc, turn
 
Row 4:
ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in next 7 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 13 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 17 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 13 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 8 tc, turn
 
Row 5:
ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in next 8 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 15 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 19 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 15 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 9 tc, turn
 
Row 6:
ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in next 9 tc,  tc in ch (center of corner), skip stitches to the next ch, tc in ch (center of corner), tc in next 21 tc,  tc in ch (center of corner), skip stitches to the next ch, tc in ch (center of corner), tc in next  10 tc, turn
 
Row 7:
ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in next tc,  * 2tc in next tc, tc in next 2 tc, repeat from * to end, turn
 
Row 8:             ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in each tc across row, turn
 
Repeat row 8 twice more
 
Row 11:           ch1, dc in each tc across row.  Fasten off
 
Neckties:         Chain 30, dc across neck edge, chain 30. Fasten off
 
To finish:
Weave in ends                        Tie bow at neck
 
 
Large Premature / Small Newborn Baby Top
 
 
Using DK yarn and a 4mm hook, chain 53

Row 1:
tc in 4th  ch from hook and in the next 5 ch, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (corner), tc in next 9 chains, (tc, ch, tc)  in next ch (corner), tc in next 15 chains, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (corner), tc in next 9 chains, (tc, ch, tc) in next chain (corner), tc in next 7 ch, turn
 
Row 2:
ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in next 7 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 11 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 17 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 11 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 8 tc, turn
 
Row 3:
ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in next 8 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 13 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 19 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 13 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 9 tc, turn
 
Row 4:
ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in next 9 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 15 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 21 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 15 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 10 tc, turn
 
Row 5:
ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in next 10 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 17 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 23 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 17 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 11 tc, turn
 
Row 6:
ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in next 11 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 19 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 25 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 19 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 12 tc, turn
 
Row 7:
ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in next 12 tc,  tc in ch (center of corner), skip stitches to the next ch, tc in ch (center of corner), tc in next 27 tc, tc in ch (center of corner),  skip stitches to the next ch, tc in ch (center of corner), tc in next  13 tc, turn
 
Row 8:
ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in next tc, * 2tc in next tc, tc in next 2 tc, repeat from * to end, turn
 
Row 9:             ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in each tc across row, turn
 
Repeat row 9 four times more
 
Row 14:           ch1, dc in each tc across row.  Fasten off
 
Neckties:         Chain 33, dc across neck edge, chain 33. Fasten off
To finish:         Weave in ends                        Tie bow at neck
 
Newborn Baby Top

 
 
Using DK yarn and a 4mm hook, chain 65

Row 1:
tc in 4th  ch from hook and in the next 7 ch, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (corner), tc in next 11 chains, (tc, ch, tc)  in next ch (corner), tc in next 19 chains, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (corner), tc in next 11 chains, (tc, ch, tc) in next chain (corner), tc in next 9 ch, turn
 
Row 2:
ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in next 9 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 13 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 21 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 13 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 10 tc, turn
 
Row 3:
ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in next 10 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 15 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 23 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 15 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 11 tc, turn
 
Row 4:
ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in next 11 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 17 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 25 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 17 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 12 tc, turn
 
Row 5:
ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in next 12 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 19 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 27 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 19 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 13 tc, turn
 
Row 6:
ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in next 13 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 21 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 29 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 21 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 14 tc, turn
 
Row 7:
ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in next 14 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 23 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in ch (center of corner), tc in next 31 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 23 tc, (tc, ch, tc) in next ch (center of corner), tc in next 15 tc, turn
 
Row 8:
ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in next 15 tc,  tc in ch (center of corner), skip stitches to the next ch, tc in ch (center of corner), tc in next 33 tc,  tc in ch (center of corner), skip stitches to the next ch, tc in ch (center of corner), tc in next  16 tc, turn
 
Row 9:
ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in next tc, * 2tc in next tc, tc in next 2 tc, repeat from * to end, turn
 
Row 10:
ch3 (counts as first tc), tc in each tc across row, turn
 
Repeat row 10 eight times more
 
Row 19:  
ch1, dc in each tc across row.  Fasten off
 
Neckties:
Chain 35, dc across neck edge, chain 35. Fasten off
 
To finish:
Weave in ends                        Tie bow at neck
 

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/premature-baby-crochet-sleeveless-baby-jacket



 

 

Saturday 22 March 2014

Marianna's All-in-One Sleeveless Toddler Top

My All-in-One Baby Top has been very popular over time  ~
and you all seem to love it and want it in bigger sizes too.
 
I previously added 2 bigger sizes for Age 1-3   &   Age 4-6, 

However ........ over time I thought I could improve the pattern, so I have re-written it, and the Age 1 - 3 is now Age 2 - 3 years. 
I have given it a tighter neckline and I think the pattern is a better fit overall. 

All-in-One Sleeveless Top for a 2-3 year Toddler/ Young Girl



Updated Version


All-in-One  Sleeveless Top        Age 2 - 3



Size ~

To fit chest:  20” – 22”  (55 – 58cm)

Length:   14” (36cm)

 

Requirements ~

Yarn  –  any DK  (tension 22sts over 4”/10cm )        

Needles  – 4mm throughout

Requires 3 small buttons


Instructions ~ 

Worked from the neck downwards                

 

Cast on 79sts

Rows 1, 2, 3, 4            Knit

Row 5                          Knit to last 3sts, yon, k2tog, k1 (makes a buttonhole)

Rows 6, 7, 8, 9            Knit

Row 10                        K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 11                        Knit

Row 12                        K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 13                        K9, *(yon, k1, yon, k4) rep from * to last 5sts,k5                       105sts

Rows 14, 15, 16          As rows 10, 11, 12

Row 17                        K9, *(yon, k3, yon, k4) rep from * to last 5sts, k5                      131sts

Rows 18, 19, 20          As rows 10, 11, 12

Row 21                        K9, *(yon, k5, yon, k4) rep from * to last 5sts, k5                      157sts

Row 22                        K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 23                        Knit to last 3sts, yon, k2tog, k1 (makes a buttonhole)

Row 24                       K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

 Row 25                       K9, *(yon, k7, yon, k4) rep from * to last 5sts, k5                      183sts

Rows 26, 27, 28          As rows 10, 11, 12

Row 29                       K9, *(yon, k9, yon, k4) rep from * to last 5sts, k5                       209sts

Rows 30, 31, 32          As rows 10, 11, 12

Row 33                        K9, *(yon, k11, yon, k4) rep from * to last 5sts,k5                     235sts

Rows 34, 35, 36          As rows 10, 11, 12

Rows 37, 38, 39, 40    Knit

Row 41                        Knit to last 3sts, yon, k2tog, k1 (makes a buttonhole) 

Rows 42, 43, 44, 45    Knit

Row 46                       K36, cast off 48sts, k66, cast off 48sts, k35

Row 47                        Knit across all stitches (36sts for front, 67sts for back, 36sts for front)        139sts

Row 48                        K5, purl to last 5sts, k5                                                          

Row 49                        Knit

Row 50                        K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Repeat last 2 rows until work measures 13” (33cm) in length 

Knit 9 rows

Cast off loosely knitwise

Darn away ends                     

Sew on buttons








If you like this design, and would like to make one with sleeves, you will find the pattern here ~ 


Marianna's  Lazy Daisy All-In-One Toddler Cardigan


The smaller sizes of the sleeveless top  - small newborn, 0 - 3 months, 6 months, 9 - 12 months - are on this link  ~  

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2013/02/all-in-one-knitted-baby-tops-very-quick.html


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