Wednesday 31 October 2018

'Milk and Sugar' Baby Cardigan

I just found this stitch and I think it is so pretty that I could't wait to use it. 
I asked on my fb group for test knitters - and I am really happy with the result.
A big thank you to these knitters for taking the time to help - very much appreciated. 
I will add more sizes - and a matching blanket and hat - soon. 

Knitted by Bridgette Tilley

Knitted by Janet Garrett                                                 Knitted by Margaret Murray
Knitted by Linda Looker
Knitted by Sue Smith                                                          Knitted by Paula Pelham 
Knitted by Angela Stewart
Knitted by Mary Yuill                                                  Knitted by Karen George
Knitted by Jo-Ann Boyd Maharaj


‘Milk & Sugar’ Baby Cardigan Jacket                  Newborn

Requirements:

50g – 60g DK yarn          
4mm needles          and     4.5mm needles      
3 small buttons

Tension:       21sts = 4” (10cm)

Measurements:

Width:                    16” (41cm)            
Length:                   8½” (21.5cm)                            
Sleeve length:        4½” (11.5cm)

Instructions:

Begin with the Sleeves (work 2)

Using 4mm needles, cast on 25sts
Knit 6 rows
Work in stocking stitch (one row knit, one row purl), increasing one stitch at each end of 5th, 11th and 17th rows, until the sleeve measures about 4½”                     (31sts)
Next Row:  Cast off 3sts, work to last 3sts, cast off 3sts              (25sts)
Leave these 25 stitches on a spare needle

Work the Main Part

Using 4.5mm needles cast on 87sts
Knit 8 rows
Row 9:          K6, * p1, k1, rep from * to last 5sts, k5
Row 10:        K5, * p1, k1, rep from * to last 4sts, k4
Row 11:        K5, * p1, k3, rep from * to last 2sts, k2
Row 12:        K6, * p3, k1, rep from * to last 5sts, k5
Row 13:        K6, * p1, k1, rep from * to last 5sts, k5
Row 14:        K5, * p1, k1, rep from * to last 4sts, k4
Row 15:        K7, * p1, k3, rep from * to last 4sts, k4
Row 16:        K5, p2, * k1, p3, rep from * to last 8sts, k1, p2, k5
Repeat the last 8 rows twice more
Row 33:       S1, knit across row
Row 34:       S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
Row 35:        S1, knit 19sts, cast off 5sts, knit 36sts, cast off 5sts, k19sts
36th Row:     S1, k4, p15, purl across 25sts from the first sleeve, purl 37sts from the back, purl 25sts from the second sleeve, purl 15sts from left front, k5                (127sts)

Work the Yoke

Continue with 4mm needles

1st Row:       S1, k2tog, yrn, k1, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end
2nd Row:       S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
3rd Row:       S1, k17, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k21, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k33, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k21, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k18             (119sts)
4th Row:       S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
5th Row:       S1, k16, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k19, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k31, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k19, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k17             (111sts)
6th Row:       S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
7th Row:       S1, k15, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k17, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k29, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k17, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k16             (103sts)
8th Row:       S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
9th Row:       S1, k14, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k15, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k27, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k15, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k15             (95sts)
10th Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
11th Row:     S1, k2tog, yrn, k1, (makes a buttonhole), k10, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k13, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k25, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k13, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k14               (87sts)
12th Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
13th Row:     S1, k12, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k11, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k23, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k11, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k13                       (79sts)
14th Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
15th Row:     S1, k11, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k9, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k21, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k9, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k12                                   (71sts)
16th Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
17th Row:     S1, k10, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k7, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k19, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k7, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k11                                   (63sts)
18th Row:     S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5
19th Row:     S1, k9, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k5, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k17, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k5, k2tog, s1, k1, psso, k10                                   (55sts)
20th Row:     S1, knit to end
21st Row:      S1, k2tog, yrn, k1, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end
Knit 2 rows
Cast off knitwise    
Sew up the sleeve and underarm seams       
Darn away ends                
Add 3 little buttons 

You will find my matching Baby Cardigan Hat at ~ 


And you will find my matching Baby Blanket at ~ 



 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
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Sunday 28 October 2018

Max and Maxine Toddler Cardigan

Many, many of you have asked for bigger sizes of my pattern designs! 
So I have made a start :) 

Max and Maxine


Max Button Front Cardigan


 Max ~ This little cardigan is knitted top-down, has a chest measurement of 24" and will fit a toddler of around 2 - 3 years old. 
Just two sleeve seams to join. 😊

Maxine Lacy Cardigan
Maxine Cardigan for a little girl

Maxine ~ this little cardigan has a chest measurement of 24" and will fit a little girl of around 2 - 3 years old. Short or long sleeves - you choose. 

Top Tips ~

💜  There is one buttonhole on the neckband only - but I have added instructions of where to add extra buttonholes if you want a half-buttoned or fully-buttoned front.  
    

💙 If you are using a self-patterning yarn you may prefer to omit the 'lacy' rows and use stocking stitch instead. 


You will find this pattern in my Ravelry store ~


 


 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 © 2018 ‘made by marianna’  All Rights Reserved
This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied or reproduced
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Saturday 27 October 2018

Wave of Light Baby Hat

This pattern was a recent very popular Mystery Knit - 
knitters followed the pattern instructions without a photo or a description of what they were knitting.
Amazing results! Thank you to everyone who took part (there were more than 100 !!) - I hope you enjoyed the fun :) 

Knitted by Christine Poole

Knitted by Fiona Wilson

Knitted by Jennie Walls

Knitted by Rose-Anne Morier


Wave of Light Premature Baby Hat           

Size:                Large Preemie / Small Newborn

Width             5“  (12.75cm),   10“ (25.5cm)  all around 
Height:            4¾“  (12cm)

Requirements:

Around 12g
 of DK yarn
4mm needles  

Pattern:

Cast on 55sts
Knit 4 rows

5th Row:           S1, knit to end
6th Row:           S1, purl to last st, k1
7th Row:           *K2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2tog, repeat from * to end.
8th Row:           S1, purl to last st, k1

The last 4 rows form the pattern
Repeat last 4 rows 4 times more
25th Row:         S1, knit to end
26th Row:         Kfb, purl to last 2sts, kfb, k1                                                   (57sts)

Shape the top

Row 1:             * K5, k2tog, repeat from * last st, k1                                      (49sts)
Rows 2, 4, 6, 8 & 10:   Purl across row
Row 3:             * K4, k2tog, repeat from * to last s, k1                                   (41sts)  
Row 5:             * K3, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                                  (33sts)
Row 7:             * K2, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                                  (25sts)
Row 9:             * K1, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                                  (17sts)
Row 11:           * K2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                                        (9sts)
Row 12:           * P2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                                         (5sts)

Cut the yarn leaving a ‘tail’ to use for sewing up
With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops and secure

Sew up side seam and darn away ends





Wave of Light Baby Hat           

Size:                0 – 3 months

Width:              6“ (15cm),   12” (30cm) all around 
Height:             5½“ (14cm)

Requirements:

Around
15g of DK yarn
4mm needles  

Pattern:

Cast on 66sts
Knit 6 rows

7th Row:           S1, knit to end
8th Row:           S1, purl to last st, k1
9th Row:           *K2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2tog, repeat from * to end
10th Row:         S1, purl to last st, k1

The last 4 rows form the pattern
Repeat last 4 rows 4 times more
27th Row:         S1, knit to end
28th Row:         S1, purl to last st, k1
29th Row:         S1, knit to end
30th Row:         K2tog, purl to last 2sts, k2tog                                                (64sts)

Shape the top

Row 1:             * K5, k2tog, repeat from * last st, k1                                      (55sts)
Rows 2, 4, 6, 8 & 10:              Purl across row
Row 3:             * K4, k2tog, repeat from * to last s, k1                                   (46sts)  
Row 5:             * K3, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                                  (37sts)
Row 7:             * K2, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                                  (28sts)
Row 9:             * K1, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                                  (19sts)
Row 11:           * K2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                                        (10sts)
Row 12:           * P2tog, repeat from * to end                                                  (5sts)

Cut the yarn leaving a ‘tail’ to use for sewing up
With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops and secure

Sew up side seam and darn away ends


Knitted by Julie Egerton

I called this little hat 'Wave of Light' in support of Baby Loss Awareness Week.
The death of a baby is not a rare event. It can happen to anyone.

Every year, thousands of people in the UK are affected by the death of a baby or experience pregnancy loss.

A collaboration between more than 60 charities across the UK, Baby Loss Awareness Week is held from 9 to 15 October to raise awareness about the key issues affecting those who have experienced pregnancy loss or baby death in the UK.

Throughout the week bereaved parents, their families and friends, unite with each other and others across the world to commemorate the lives of babies who died during pregnancy, at or soon after birth and in infancy.

On 15th October at 7pm, families across the world light a candle to remember all babies that have died too soon - a 'Wave of Light'

Now in its 16th year, Baby Loss Awareness Week calls for tangible improvements in research, care and policy around bereavement support and highlights bereavement support and services available for anyone affected by the death of a baby at any stage.



 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 © 2018 ‘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.