Marianna's Lazy Daisy Days: 2016

Saturday, 31 December 2016

Moorland Aran Ladies Button Hat

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^rd ch 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.

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.

Sunday, 18 December 2016

Little Jay Baby Bonnets

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

2 new sizes added !

Little Jay Baby Bonnets

Newborn Large 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)

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

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UPDATE: August 2018

I have been asked for bigger sizes of this little bonnet pattern

so I am happy to add 2 new sizes! Large Preemie and Newborn Baby

Little Jay Baby Bonnet Large Preemie

Size:

Width: 4½”

Height: 5”

Requires:

DK yarn

4mm needles

Instructions:

Cast on 17sts

Work in stocking stitch (1row knit, 1 row purl) for 24 rows

Cast on 14sts at end of next 2 rows (45sts)

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, knit to end
Row 6:          S1, purl to last st, k1
Row 7:          S1, *k2tog, yrn, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2
Row 8:          S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 6 rows (rows 3 – 8) twice more

Work 4 rows stocking stitch

Knit 4 rows

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

Sew side edge of cap to 14 cast on stitches of front - sew second side the same

Continuing from the stitch left on the needle - pick up 13 more stitches along one front edge, 17sts along the base, 14sts along the next front edge (45sts)

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

Little Jay Baby Bonnet Newborn Baby

Size:

Width: 5”

Height: 5 ½”

Requires:

DK yarn

4mm needles

Instructions:

Cast on 19sts

Work in stocking stitch (1row knit, 1 row purl) for 28 rows

Cast on 16sts at end of next 2 rows (51sts)

Row 1: S1, knit to end
Row 2: S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 6 rows (rows 3 – 8) twice more

Work 4 rows stocking stitch

Knit 4 rows

Cast off loosely (knitwise), leaving the last stitch on the needle – do not cut the yarn
Sew side edge of cap to 16 cast on stitches of front - sew second side the same

Continuing from the stitch left on the needle - pick up 15 more stitches along one front edge, 19sts along the base, 16sts along the next front edge (51sts)

Knit 3 rows

Next Row: S1, *k2tog, yrn, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2 (Eyelet Row)
Knit 2 rows

Cast off loosely

Darn away ends

Crochet a chain about 24" 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.

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.

Sunday, 11 December 2016

Charlie Baby Bootees

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

premature baby, newborn and 3months

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^th Row: 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^st Row: S1, knit across row

22^nd Row: 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^th Row: 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^th Row: S1, knit across row

20^th Row: 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^th Row: S1, knit across row

16^th Row: 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

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.