Marianna's Lazy Daisy Days: February 2016

Monday, 29 February 2016

Ventilator Baby Bonnet - Crochet & Knit

I just made this sweet crochet baby bonnet - the little flap is so that babies in hospital can be scanned easily. I believe these are also known as ventilation bonnets.

The instructions were given to me - but sadly I am not really sure who wrote the pattern - and I really want to share a link so that some of you might make some too.............

So can you help ? Do you know if this pattern belongs to a designer / or a charity group ? I tried to find the source on google and pinterest without any luck. Please leave me a comment if you can help.

UPDATE

This pattern was written by a talented crafter called Vanessa Heywood.
Happily, she has given me permission to share it with you. Thank you Vanessa.

Crochet flap bonnet (Vanessa Heywood)

Use 4mm with DK or 3.5mm with 4ply

Chain 4, join to form ring

1-Chain 3 (counts as 1^st stitch on all rows) and 11 trebles into ring, join to top of ch3 (12 sts)

2-Chain 3, treble into same place, work 2 trebles in each stitch, join to top of ch3 (24 sts)

3-Chain 3, 2 trebles into next st (1 treble, 2 trebles into next sts) repeat around, join to top of ch3 (36 sts)

4-Chain 3, 1 treble, 2 trebles into next st (treble in next 2 sts then 2 trebles into next sts) repeat to last 3 sts (44 sts). Leave last 3 sts un-worked and turn. (this is the ‘back’ of the bonnet finished, now we will work the ‘sides’)

5-6-Work 2 more rows of trebles on these 44 sts

Chain 3, treble next 16 sts, TURN

Work 2 more rows trebles on these 17 sts, then fasten off

With the piece you have just worked on the right and the tail at the top, join yarn to next un-worked stitch from row 6 (now we will work the ‘flap’)

Chain 3, treble into same st, treble in next 8 sts, 2 trebles into next st (12 sts) TURN

Work 2 more rows trebles on these 12 sts, then fasten off (we do not need to work a button hole, the button simply pokes between the sts)

With the piece you have just worked on the right and the tail at the top, join yarn to next un-worked stitch from row 6 (now we will work the other ‘side’)

Chain 3, treble to end, TURN

Work 2 more rows trebles on these 17 sts, TURN

Now we join the 2 side pieces together and work the border

Chain 1 (does not count as 1^st st), double crochet (DC) into same st, DC across (17 sts), chain 10, then DC across the sts from the other ‘side’ piece (NOT the flap) (34 sts plus 10 chain) TURN

Chain 1, DC into same st and next st, (chain 1 , miss 1 st, DC into next 2 sts) repeat to end TURN

Work 1 row of trebles, then work a row of DC around the whole piece (2 DC into sides of trebles and 1 DC into sides of DCs) fasten off

Sew in ends, sew ribbons onto corners of bonnet for fastening and a button onto top/middle of border below where the flap ends.

I did also find a knitted version at ~

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ventilator-bonnet-with-knitted-ties

Pease check with your local NICU that they are able to use this before making,
as not all places are able to.

Friday, 26 February 2016

Lazy Daisy Angel Gown

Well .... once I started to write the instructions for angel baby burial gowns ..... I really had to add this .......
hope you like it - the Lazy Daisy Angel Gown.

Lazy Daisy Angel Gown

Lazy Daisy Angel Gown

Size ~

Width 11", Length 8½"

Requires ~

20g – 22g 4ply yarn, 3.25mm needles

This sweet little Angel Gown can be fastened with either 3 tiny buttons ~ or a length of ribbon.

If you are using the ribbon closers – omit the buttonholes from rows 3, 19 and 35

Cast on 37sts

Rows 1 & 2 Knit

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

Rows 4 & 5 Knit

Row 6 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4
Row 7 K6, *(yfwd, k1, yfwd, k2) rep from * to last 4sts,k4 55sts

Row 8 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 9 K6, *(yfwd, k3, yfwd, k2) rep from * to last 4sts, k4 73sts

Row 10 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 11 K6, *(yfwd, k5, yfwd, k2) rep from * to last 4sts, k4 91sts

Row 12 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 13 K6, *(yfwd, k7, yfwd, k2) rep from * to last 4sts, k4 109sts

Row 14 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Rows 15 - 18 Knit

Row 19 K2, yrn, k2tog (this makes a buttonhole), knit to end

Row 20 K18, cast off 21sts knitwise, k30, cast off 21sts knitwise, k17 67sts

Row 21 K2, *(k7, m1) to last 9sts, k9 OR you can do it this way ~

K2, *(k6, kfb) to last 9sts, k9

Row 22 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4 75sts

Row 23 K2, *(k7, m1) to last 9sts, k10 OR you can do it this way ~

K2, *(k6, kfb) to last 9sts, k10

Row 24 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4 84sts

Row 25 Knit

Row 26 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat last 2 rows four times more

Row 35 K2, yrn, k2tog (this makes a buttonhole), knit to end

Row 36 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 37 Knit

Row 38 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4
Repeat last 2 rows 18 times more

(Work should now measure around 8“ from the cast on edge – it is easy to adjust the length here)
Knit 5 rows
Cast off loosely (if you find this difficult – use a larger size needle)

Darn away ends

Add 3 tiny buttons ~ or ~ cut a length of ribbon into 4 pieces and sew 2 pieces on either side of back edges at the neck and bottom of the yoke.

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

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

However, please do not copy my patterns

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

or republished on another webpage or website.

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

Tuesday, 23 February 2016

Cacey Baby Hats

Another simple but effective little baby hat pattern for you to try - 0-3 months or medium preemie Happy knitting

Casey Premature Baby Hat

0 - 3 months Cacey Baby Hats Medium Preemie

Cacey Baby Hats

Requirements:

DK yarn ~ around 9g for medium preemie, 16g for 0 – 3 months size

4mm needles

Gauge 22sts = 4” (10cm)

Medium Premature Baby

Size:

Width: 4.5” (11.5cm) 9” (23cm) all around

Height: 4.5” (11.5cm)

Using 4mm needles & DK yarn, cast on 45sts

Border ~

Knit 6 rows OR work 6 rows in rib. Increase one stitch at end of last row (46sts)

Pattern ~

1st Row: Knit

2^nd Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Knit 3 rows

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

Knit 5 rows

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

Knit 3 rows

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

17^th Row: Knit

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

Shape Top ~

Next Row: S1, k4, * k2tog, k3, repeat from * to last st, k1 (38sts)