Marianna's Lazy Daisy Days: January 2019

Sunday, 27 January 2019

Wave of Light Baby Blanket

Wave of Light Baby Blanket

I have has so many lovely comments about my Wave of Light Baby Cardigan Jacket, Hat and Bonnet. Such a pretty pattern - and easy to knit with just a 4 row repeat. So, to add to the set, here are the instructions for my matching Baby Blanket. Happy knitting !

Wave of Light Baby Blanket

Requirements:

Around 100g DK yarn for smallest size, around (200g for 24” size) , (350g for 30” size)
4mm needles

Measurements:

Width: 17- 18" (43cm- 46cm)

Length: 18 - 19” – easy to adjust

Tension:

22sts = 4" (10cm)

For a Premature Baby Blanket of 17 – 18” ~

Cast on 98sts

1^st Row S1, knit to end

Repeat this row 7 times more

9^th Row S1, knit to end

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

11^th Row: S1, k4, *k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2tog, repeat from * to last 5sts, k5

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

Repeat last 4 rows until the blanket is the same length as it is wide

Knit 7 rows

Cast off

Darn away ends

Wave of Light

To make this blanket bigger you will need to cast on 98 + (multiples of 11)

For a 24” newborn baby blanket cast on 131sts

For a 30” baby blanket cast on 164sts

You will find my matching baby cardigan jacket at ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2019/01/wave-of-light-baby-cardigan-jacket.html

You will find my matching baby bonnet at ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2019/01/wave-of-light-baby-bonnet.html

And my matching baby beanie hat at ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2018/10/wave-of-light-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

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

or republished on another webpage or website.

Tuesday, 22 January 2019

BIBI Baby Bonnets

Here are another couple of pretty baby bonnets for you to try .......... these match my BIBI Baby Cardigans. So pretty!

BIBI Baby Bonnets ~ 0 - 3 months

BIBI Baby Bonnets
0 - 3 months and 3 - 6 months

Bibi Baby Bonnet 0 - 3 months

Requires:

DK yarn ~ around 16 – 18g

4mm needles

A small button if desired

Cast on 58sts

1^st Row S1, knit to end

Repeat this row 6 times more

8^th Row S1, k7, * kfb, k7, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2 (64sts)

9^th Row S1, knit to end

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

11^th Row S1, k3, * k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, s1, k1, psso, k1, repeat from * to last 4st, k4

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

13^th Row S1, k3, *k2tog, yo, k3, yo, s1, k1, psso, repeat from * to last 4sts, k4

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

Repeat last 6 rows three times more

33^rd Row S1, knit to end

34^th Row K2tog, k2, purl to last 4sts, k2, k2tog (62sts)

Shape Top ~

35^th Row: * k2tog, k4, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2tog (51sts)

36^th, 38^th, 40^th, 42^nd Rows S1, purl to last st, k1
37^th Row: k2tog, k2, k2tog, * k3, k2tog, rep from * to end (40sts)

39^th Row: * k2, k2tog, rep from * to end (30sts)

41^st Row: * k1, k2tog, rep from * to end (20sts)

43^rd Row: * k2tog, rep from * to last st, k1 (10sts)

44^th Row s1, p2tog across row to last st, k1 (6sts)

Cut the yarn (leaving a ‘tail’ to use for sewing up), draw the end through all stitches, pull up tightly. Fasten off

Sew seam for 2” (5cm), leaving the bottom 3” (8cm) open

Add a crochet chain at both of lower edges to make ties

Add a chin strap if you prefer

To make a chin strap ~

Pick up and knit 5 stitches at one of the lower corners

Work in garter stitch (knit every row) until the strap measures 3” (8cm)

Buttonhole Row: K2, cast off one stitch, k1

Next Row: K1, kfb, k2

Knit 3 rows

Cast off

Add a button to the other lower edge

Darn away ends

Bibi Baby Bonnet 3 – 6 months

Requires:

DK yarn ~ around 20g

4mm needles

A small button if desired

Cast on 64sts

1^st Row S1, knit to end

Repeat this row 6 times more

8^th Row S1, k6, * kfb, k7, repeat from * to last st, k1 (71sts)

9^th Row S1, knit to end

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

11^th Row S1, k3, * k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, s1, k1, psso, k1, repeat from * to last 4st, k4

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

13^th Row S1, k3, *k2tog, yo, k3, yo, s1, k1, psso, repeat from * to last 4sts, k4

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

Repeat last 6 rows four times more

39^th Row S1, knit to end

40^th Row K2tog, k2, purl to last 4sts, k2, k2tog (69sts)

41^st Row S1, knit to end

42^nd Row: K2tog, k1, purl to last 3sts, k1, k2tog (67sts)

43^rd Row S1, knit to end

44^th Row: K2tog, purl to last 2sts, k2tog (65sts)

Shape Top ~

45th Row: *K4, k2tog, repeat from * to last 5sts, k5 (55sts)

46^th, 48^th, 50^th, 52^ndRows S1, purl to last st, k1

47^th Row: *K3, k2tog, repeat from * end (44sts)

49^th Row: *K2, k2tog, repeat from * to end (33sts)

51^st Row: *K1, k2tog, repeat from * to end (22sts)

53^rd Row: *K2tog, repeat from * to end (11sts)

Cut the yarn (leaving a ‘tail’ to use for sewing up), draw the end through all stitches, pull up tightly. Fasten off

Sew seam for 3” (8cm), leaving the bottom 3” (8cm) open

Add a crochet chain at both of lower edges to make ties

Add a chin strap if you prefer

To make a chin strap ~

Pick up and knit 5 stitches at one of the lower corners

Work in garter stitch (knit every row) until the strap measures 3” (8cm)

Buttonhole Row: K2, cast off one stitch, k1

Next Row: K1, kfb, k2

Knit 3 rows

Cast off

Add a button to the other lower edge

Darn away ends

You will find my matching Bibi Baby Cardigan pattern at ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2015/06/bibi-baby-jacket.html

And the matching Baby Blanket at ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2018/01/bibi-baby-blanket.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.

Saturday, 19 January 2019

I'M A WINNER !

Well ~ I am delighted to announce that - THANKS to YOU - I am a Winner

of Knit Now Magazine's Knitter of the Year Award for the category of Online Innovator!

It may not be as quite as prestigious as a Bafta or Golden Globe

- but believe me - I am really DELIGHTED

to have been awarded this in recognition of my contribution to contemporary knitting in the UK and around the world!

When I started my Marianna's Lazy Daisy Days BLOG in January 2013 - my intention was to share my creative ideas with other crafters, especially those who gave their time and talents to charity knitting.

When I started making and donating I quickly got fed up with making the same few patterns over and over. And I soon began to make up my own! I had written patterns for a short time over 30 years ago, so - though I had limited experience - I set off and found the ideas came flooding in!

And I discovered that others appreciated my patterns too!

I love when others share their photos and appreciation of my designs. It really motivates me and keeps me moving on !

I set up a hugely successful facebook page and group, and through those, and Ravelry and Pinterest, I try to keep in touch as much as I can with those who enjoy my patterns.

I like to encourage first and foremost - we were all beginners once.

Knitting is a journey and not a destination! and we are all still learning new skills and tips every day.

Answering questions, trying to inspire, helping on-line charity groups all around the world, giving praise and being available soon led to true on-line friendships - and we all need more togetherness and friendships in our lives!

I really want to thank all of you who appreciate my work and took the time to vote for me. Your friendship and support means the world to me!

Thank You to Knit Now Magazine for hosting this competition.

You might like to see the other winners on this link ~

http://www.knitnowmag.co.uk/2019/01/19/the-winners-revealed/

And, as in all great award speeches, I really want to thank my lovely Mum & Dad whose love, support and encouragement has been so important throughout my life !

My lovely Mum & Dad

Wave of Light Baby Cardigan Jacket

Babies are beautiful - and what could be nicer than a beautiful new baby in a beautiful little cardigan made with love in every stitch ?!

Wave of Light Baby Cardigan

Wave of Light Baby Cardigan, Bonnet and Hat

Wave of Light Baby Cardigan Jacket 0 - 3 months Baby

Requirements:

Around 85g DK yarn
4mm needles
3 small buttons

Measurements:

Width: 17" (43cm)

Length: 9” - 9½" (23cm – 24.5cm)

Sleeve length: 5¼" (13.5cm)

Tension:

22sts = 4" (10cm)

Instructions:

Begin with the Sleeves (work 2)

Using 4mm needles, cast on 27sts

Work 8 rows in garter stitch (knit every row)

Work 34 rows in stocking stitch, increasing one stitch at each end of 5^th, 11^th, 17^th and 23^rd rows (35sts)

The sleeve should now measure about 5½” – you can add more rows if required

Next Row: Cast off 3sts, work to last 3sts, cast off 3sts (29sts)

Leave these 29 stitches on a spare needle

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 ! 　

Work the Main Part

Cast on 98sts

1^st Row S1, knit to end

Repeat this row 7 times more

9^th Row S1, knit to end

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

11^th Row: S1, k4, *k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2tog, repeat from * to last 5sts, k5

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

Repeat last 4 rows five, six or seven times more ~ (to give a short, medium or long length)

33^rd Row: S1, knit to end

Repeat last row 7 times more

41^st Row S1, knit 22sts, cast off 6sts, knit 39sts, cast off 6sts, k22sts

42^nd Row: S1, k4, p18, purl across 29sts from the first sleeve, purl 40sts from the back, purl 29sts from the second sleeve, purl 18sts from left front, k5 (144sts)

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, k20, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k25, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k36, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k25, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k21 (136sts)

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

5^th Row: S1, k19 k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k23, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k34, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k23, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k20 (128sts)

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

7^th Row: S1, k18, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k21, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k32, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k21, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k19 (120sts)

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

9^th Row: S1, k17, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k19, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k30, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k19, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k18 (112sts)

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

11^th Row: S1, k16, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k17, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k28, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k17, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k17 (104sts)

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

13^th Row: S1, k2tog, yrn, k2, (makes a buttonhole), k11, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k15, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k26, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k15, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k16 (96sts)

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

15^th Row: S1, k14, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k13, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k24, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k13, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k15 (88sts)

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

17^th Row: S1, k13, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k11, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k22, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k11, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k14 (80sts)

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

19^th Row: S1, k12, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k9, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k20, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k9, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k13 (72sts)

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

21^st Row: S1, k11, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k7, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k18, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k7, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k12 (64sts)

22^nd Row: S1, knit to end

23^rd Row: S1, k11, k2tog, k7, k2tog, k18, k2tog, k7, k2tog, k12 (60sts)

24^th Row: S1, knit to end

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

Knit 2 rows

Cast off knitwise

Sew up the sleeve seams

Join the underarm area - join the 6 cast off stitches of the body to the 6 cast off stitches at the sleeve tops (catch together any gaps with a little stitch to join it)

Darn away ends

Add 3 little buttons

Wave of Light Baby Cardigan Jacket 6 months Baby

Requirements:

Around 80g DK yarn

4mm needles

3 small buttons

Measurements:

Width: 19"

Length: 10½"

Sleeve length: 6"

Tension:

22sts = 4" (10cm)

Instructions:

Begin with the Sleeves (work 2)

Using DK yarn and 4mm needles, cast on 28sts

Work 8 rows in garter stitch (knit every row)

Work 40 rows in stocking stitch, increasing one stitch at each end of 5^th, 11^th, 17^th, 23^rd, 29^th and 35^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

Work the Main Part

Cast on 109sts

1^st Row: S1, knit to end

Repeat this row 7 times more

9^th Row: S1, knit to end

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

11^th Row: S1, k4, *k2tog, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k2tog, repeat from * to last 5sts, k5

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

Repeat last 4 rows six times more

37^th Row: S1, knit to end

Repeat last row 7 times more

45^th Row S1, knit 24sts, cast off 6sts, knit 46sts, cast off 6sts, k24sts

46^th Row: S1, k4, p20, purl across 34sts from the first sleeve, purl 47sts from the back, purl 34sts from the second sleeve, purl 20sts from left front, k5 (165sts)

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, k43, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k30, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k23 (157sts)

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

5^th Row: S1, k21 k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k28, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k41, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k28, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k22 (149sts)

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

7^th Row: S1, k20, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k26, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k39, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k26, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k21 (141sts)

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

9^th Row: S1, k19, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k24, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k37, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k24, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k20 (133sts)

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

11^th Row: S1, k18, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k22, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k35, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k22, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k19 (125sts)

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

13^th Row: S1, k17, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k20, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k33, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k20, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k18 (117sts)

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, k31, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k18, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k17 (109sts)

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

17^th Row: S1, k15, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k16, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k29, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k16, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k16 (101sts)

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

19^th Row: S1, k14, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k14, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k27, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k14, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k15 (93sts)

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

21^st Row: S1, k13, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k12, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k25, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k12, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k14 (85sts)

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

23^rd Row: S1, k12, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k10, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k23, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k10, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k13 (77sts)

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

25^th Row: S1, k11, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k8, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k21, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k8, k2tog, s1,k1, psso, k12 psso, k12 (69sts)

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

You will find my matching baby bonnet at ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2019/01/wave-of-light-baby-bonnet.html

Or my matching baby beanie hat at ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2018/10/wave-of-light-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

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

or republished on another webpage or website.