Wilfred

Please meet Wilfred ......

Wilfred

Wilfred - Teddy Bear

 I used DK yarn and 3.5mm needles. He measures around 8"

The Front

Begin with the Trousers

Leg 1 ~

Cast on 9sts and work 16 rows in stocking stitch (knit one row, purl one row)

Break off yarn, leave stitches on the needle

Leg 2 ~

Cast on 9sts and work 16 rows in stocking stitch (knit one row, purl one row)

Top of the Trousers ~

Knit across leg 2, then leg 1                                    (18sts)

Work 9 more rows in stocking stitch, starting with a purl row

Sweater ~

Continue in a second colour

K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog                                  (16sts)

Knit 10 rows

Arms ~

Knit across the next row, then cast on 12sts             (28sts)

Knit across the next row, then cast on 12sts             (40sts)

Knit 9 rows

Cast off 15sts, knit to end of row                              (25sts)

Cast off 15sts, knit to end of row                              (10sts)

Head ~

Continue in a face colour

Knit 1 row

Purl 1 row

S1, kfb, knit to last 3sts, kfb, k2

Purl 1 row

Repeat the last 2 rows 4 times more                         (20sts)

Work 6 rows in stocking stitch (knit one row, purl one row)

Cast off

Make another piece the same for The Back

Sew together the Front and the Back around the Trousers and Sweater

Stuff the body with polyester toy filling

Join the top of the head

Make the Ears ~

Using a length of the yarn used for the head, create ears by sewing a line across the top of the head at each side.

Add features to the face

Sew together the head, leaving a gap to add the filling to the head

Stuff the head with polyester toy filling

Sew the gap closed.

Add a crochet chain scarf if desired

These wonderful teddies were knitted by Enid Loft - a member of my facebook group.
They are so cute - I just had to share  them !
Well done Enid. 

 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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VERA Spring Scarf or Neckwarmer

In tribute to Vera Lynn

 

 

VERA Spring Scarf

DK Yarn
6mm needles

Cast on 24sts

Row 1:       S1, knit to end

Row 2:       S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 3:       S1, k3, * yon, k2tog, k3, s1, k1, psso, yon, k2, repeat from * once more, k2

Row 4:       S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 5:       S1, knit to end

Row 6:       S1, knit to end

Row 7:       S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 8:       S1, k3, * yon, k2tog, k3, s1, k1, psso, yon, k2, repeat from * once more, k2

Row 9:       S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 10:     S1, knit to end

Repeat these 10 rows until the scarf is the length required, finishing after completing a Row 5

Cast off

Darn away ends

 

For a Neckwarmer ~

Sew together the V at the lower edges, and add some pretty buttons

 

I used Hayfield Baby Sparkle DK - Shade 605

 



 

 

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Easter Gifts

Easter is just 4 weeks away ...... and it's a perfect time for giving little gifts.

 

I wanted to share these cute projects with you.

 

 

Easter Bunnies

 

These super cute little bunnies were knitted by

Gillian Milne (a member of my facegroup page).

I love them!

 

 

 

And these really sweet little filled baskets were made by

the very talented Jill Hacker

 

Easter Baskets

 

Adorable!

 

.....  and these below by Janet Hall

 

 

I hope you are feeling inspired.

 

 

How about making these Mini Gift Purses ......

 

 

These were knitted by Sue Southern

 

 

 

Or you might like to knit some of these easy little chick pockets........

 

 

Or why not make an Easter Bonnet or two? There is plenty of time.

 

 

 

 

Here are the links to the pattern instructions for the projects above ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/easter-bunny-egg-cosy.html

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2016/01/sweet-little-easter-baskets.html

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2015/07/mini-gift-perses-knit.html

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/animal-pockets.html

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2017/03/lomond-girls-hat-with-flowers.html

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/babbity-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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Lomond Girls Hat with Flowers

I have been having fun deciding which flowers to use and where to place them on this little girl's hat

 

Lomond Girls Hat with Flowers

 

 

LOMOND Baby Hat           Child
 

Size:

Width:             8 “ (20.5cm)       16” (41cm) all around 

 

Height:             7 ½ “ (19cm) 

Requirements:

Around 28 - 30g of DK yarn

 

4mm needles  

 

Pattern:

Cast on 79sts

1^st Row:            S1, knit to end of row

 

Repeat this row 11 times more

 

13^th Row:         S1, *k13, p13, repeat from * to end

 

14^th Row:         S1, k12, * p13, k13, repeat from * to last 14sts, p13, k1

 

Repeat the last 2 rows 15 times more

 

(Work should now measure around 6” – it is easy to adjust the length here)

 

Shape Top ~

 

Next Row:        S1, *s1, k1, psso, k9, k2tog, p2tog, p9, p2tog, repeat from * to end        (67sts)

 

Next Row:       S1, k10, * p11, k11, repeat from * to last 12sts, p11, k1

 

Next Row:        S1, *s1, k1, psso, k7, k2tog, p2tog, p7, p2tog, repeat from * to end        (55sts)

 

Next Row:       S1, k8, * p9, k9, repeat from * to last 10sts, p9, k1

 

Next Row:        S1, *s1, k1, psso, k5, k2tog, p2tog, p5, p2tog, repeat from * to end        (43sts)

 

Next Row:       S1, k6, * p7, k7, repeat from * to last 8sts, p7, k1

 

Next Row:        S1, *s1, k1, psso, k3, k2tog, p2tog, p3, p2tog, repeat from * to end        (31sts)

 

Next Row:       S1, k4, * p5, k5, repeat from * to last 6sts, p5, k1

 

Next Row:        S1, *s1, k1, psso, k1, k2tog, p2tog, p1, p2tog, repeat from * to end        (19sts)

 

Next Row:       S1, k2, * p3, k3, repeat from * to last 4sts, p3, k1

 

Next Row:        S1, *s1, k2tog, psso, p3tog, repeat from * to end                                       (7sts)

 

Cut the yarn leaving a ‘tail’.

With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops and secure

 

Sew up side seam and weave in ends.

 

You will find the instructions for my small knitted flowers at ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/knitted-summer-flowers.html

 

You will find the instructions for my medium knitted flowers at ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2017/02/mariannas-medium-knitted-flowers.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

 

Copyright © 2017 ‘made by marianna’  All Rights Reserved

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

or republished on another webpage or website.

 



Gentle Breeze Baby Jacket

" Love, like air, is soft .......  and although unseen .......... caresses like a gentle breeze"

Gentle Breeze Baby Jacket

Gentle Breeze Baby Jacket             0 – 3 months baby

Requirements:

60g DK yarn

4mm needles

3 small buttons

Measurements:

Width:                               16½”  (42cm)

Length:                             9 “ (23cm)

Sleeve length:                   5” (13cm)

Instructions:

Begin with the Sleeves (work 2)

Cast on 22sts      

Knit 6 rows

**

7^th Row:        S1, knit to end

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

9^th Row:        S1, kfb, knit to last 3sts, kfb, k2                        (24sts)         

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

11^th Row:      S1, knit to end

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

13^th Row:      S1, knit to end

14^th Row:      S1, purl to last st, k1    **

Repeat from ** to ** three times more                                   (30sts)

39^th Row:      S1, knit to end

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

The sleeve should now measure about 5” (it is easy to adjust the length here)

Next Row:  Cast off 3sts, knit to last 3sts, cast off 3sts           (24sts)

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

Work the Main Part

Cast on 93sts

Knit 6 rows

Now work in pattern ~

Row 1:     S1, k4, * k2tog, k2, kfb, kfb, k3, s1, k1, psso, k1, repeat from * to last 4sts, k4

Row 2:      S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat the last 2 rows twice more

Rows 7 – 10:   S1, knit to end

The last 10 rows form the pattern

Repeat these 10 pattern rows twice more

Next Row:   S1, k4, * k2tog, k2, kfb, kfb, k3, s1, k1, psso, k1, repeat from * to last 4sts, k4

Next Row:   S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat the last 2 rows twice more

Next Row:   S1, knit 21sts, cast off 6sts, knit 36sts, cast off 6sts, k21sts

Next Row:   S1, k3, p18, purl across 24sts from the first sleeve, purl 37sts from the back, purl 24sts from the second sleeve, purl 18sts from left front, k4                        (129sts)

Work the Yoke

1^st Row:    S1, k2tog, yrn, k1, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end

2^nd Row:   S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

3^rd Row:    S1, k19, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k20, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k33, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k20, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k20                  (121sts)

4^th Row:    S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

5^th Row:     S1, k18, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k18, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k31, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k18, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k19                  (113sts)

6^th Row:     S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

7^th Row:     S1, k17, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k16, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k29, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k16, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k18                  (105sts)

8^th Row:     S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

9^th Row:     S1, k16, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k14, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k27, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k14, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k17                  (97sts)

10^th Row:   S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

11^th Row:   S1, k2tog, yrn, k1, (makes a buttonhole), k12, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k12, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k25, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k12, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k16                    (89sts)

12^th Row:   S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

13^th Row:   S1, k14, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k10, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k23, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k10, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k15                  (81sts)

14^th Row:   S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

15^th Row:   S1, k13, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k8, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k21, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k8, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k14                    (73sts)

16^th Row:   S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

17^th Row:   S1, k12, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k6, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k19, k2tog, s1,  k1, psso, k6, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k13                   (65sts)

18^th Row:   S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

19^th Row:   S1, k11, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k4, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k17, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k4, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k12                    (57sts)

20^th Row:   S1, k3, purl to last 4sts, k4

21^st Row:   S1, k2tog, yrn, k1, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end

Knit 4 rows

Cast off knitwise

Sew up the sleeve and underarm seams.  Darn away ends.  Add 3 little buttons

Gentle Breeze Baby Jacket

Gentle Breeze Baby Jacket             6 months baby

 

Thank you SO MUCH to Pam Arbram, Sharron Devonport, 

Maralyn Rivoallen, Lynley Melville, and Diane Brooks 

who test knitted this size.

You did a great job!  

Requirements:

80g DK yarn

4mm needles

3 small buttons

 

Measurements:

Width:                               18½”  

Length:                             10½“

Sleeve length:                   6”

 

Instructions:

Begin with the Sleeves (work 2)

Cast on 30sts      

Knit 8 rows

Work 40 rows in stocking stitch, increasing one stitch at each end of 5^th, 11^th, 17^th, 23^rd and 29^th rows      (40sts)

The sleeve should now measure around 6” – you can add more rows if required

Next Row:  Cast off 3sts, work to last 3sts, cast off 3sts   (34sts)

                          TOP TIP   To cast off at the end of a row ~

You work across the row until you have 3sts on your left hand needle . Knit the first st, knit the second st, and pass the first over the second. 

Knit the last st and pass the second st over it. You will now have a loop - cut the yarn and pull it through the loop. Easy ! 　

Leave these 34 stitches on a spare needle, or stitch holder

Work the Main Part

Cast on 107sts

Knit 8 rows

Now work in pattern ~

Row 1:     S1, k5, * k2tog, k2, kfb, kfb, k3, s1, k1, psso, k1, repeat from * to last 5sts, k5

Row 2:      S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

Repeat the last 2 rows twice more

Rows 7 – 10:   S1, knit to end

These 10 rows form the pattern

Repeat these 10 pattern rows twice more

Next Row:   S1, k5, * k2tog, k2, kfb, kfb, k3, s1, k1, psso, k1, repeat from * to last 5sts, k5

Next Row:   S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

Repeat the last 2 rows twice more

Next Row:   S1, knit 24sts, cast off 6sts, knit 44sts, cast off 6sts, k24sts

Next Row:   S1, k4, p20, purl across 34sts from the first sleeve, purl 45sts from the back, purl 34sts from the second sleeve, purl 20sts from the left front, k5 (163sts)

 

Work the Yoke

1^st Row:       S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end

2^nd Row:       S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

3^rd Row:       S1, k22, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k30, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k41, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k30, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k23                      (155sts)

4^th Row:       S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

5^th Row:       S1, k21 k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k28, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k39, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k28, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k22                      (147sts)

6^th Row:       S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

7^th Row:       S1, k20, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k26, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k37, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k26, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k21                      (139sts)

8^th Row:       S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

9^th Row:       S1, k19, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k24, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k35, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k24, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k20                      (131sts)

10^th Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

11^th Row:     S1, k18, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k22, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k33, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k22, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k19                      (123sts)

12^th Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

13^th Row:     S1, k17, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k20, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k31, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k20, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k18                      (115sts)

14^th Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

15^th Row:     S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), k12,  k2tog, s1, k1, psso,  k18, k2tog,  s1, k1, psso,  k29, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k18, k2tog,  s1,k1, psso,  k17                     (107sts)

16^th Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

17^th Row:     S1, k15, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k16, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k27, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k16, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k16                      (99sts)

18^th Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

19^th Row:     S1, k14, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k14, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k25, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k14, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k15                      (91sts)

20^th Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

21^st Row:      S1, k13, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k12, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k23, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k12, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k14                      (83sts)

22^nd Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

23^rd Row:     S1, k12, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k10, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k21, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k10, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k13                      (75sts)

24^th Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

25^th Row:     S1, k11, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k8, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k19, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k8, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k12                        (67sts)

26^th Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

27^th Row:     S1, knit to end                                              

28^th Row:     S1, knit to end

29^th Row:     S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end

Knit 2 rows

Cast off knitwise    

Sew up the sleeve and underarm seams       

Darn away ends     Add 3 small buttons    

 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

Copyright © 2017 ‘made by marianna’        All Rights Reserved

Copyright © 2020 ‘made by marianna’        All Rights Reserved

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

or republished on another webpage or website.