Friday 29 March 2019

Team Colours Creme Egg Hats


I wanted to knit some Easter Egg hats in team colours as an alternative to Cute Easter Bunnies and Chicks. 
Why not make some for the sports fans in your family ? 

Team Colours Hats for Cadbury Creme Eggs




Team Colours Creme Egg Hats                    For Cadbury’s Crème Eggs

Width:  2¼“            Height:  2¼“


Requires:
DK yarn in appropriate colours
3.25mm needles


Egg Cosy in 2 colours ~

Using first colour DK yarn & 3.25mm needles ~

Cast on 24sts

Knit 4 rows

Add in second colour (do not cut off the first colour, just carry it loosely up the side)

Using second colour ~

Knit a row
Purl a row

Using first colour ~

Knit a row
Purl a row

Repeat the last 4 rows twice more

Cut off second colour and continue in first colour ~


Shape Top ~

Row 17:        K2tog across the row                            (12sts)

Row 18:        P2tog across the row                            (6sts)

Cut the yarn leaving a short ‘tail’.

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

Sew up seam

Add a little ready-made bobble onto the top

Pop a chocolate egg inside and gift to a family member or friend !


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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Friday 22 March 2019

Spring Flowers ~ Primulas, Little Blossom Flowers & Forget Me Nots


Sweet little crochet flowers to celebrate Spring ~ 


and a lovely addition for your projects ! 

Primulas, Little Blossom Flowers and Forget Me Nots 


Primulas
Little Blossom Flowers
Forget Me Nots

Requirements:

DK yarn  
3.5mm crochet hook


Pattern:

This pattern is written in UK terminology.         
ch = chain       tr = treble crochet           dc = double crochet       




Primulas  (6 petals)

Using yellow ~

Chain 4, join with a slip stitch into a ring

Round 1:  ch2, work 5dc into ring, slip stitch to join.  (6sts)

Cut off yellow – join in petal colour ~

Round 2:  ch3, 1tr, ch3, into any stitch, slip stitch into same stitch, *slip stitch into next st, ch3, 1tr into same stitch, ch3, slip st into same stitch*, repeat from * to * 4 times more   (6 petals in total)

Fasten off

     


Little White Blossom Flowers (5 petals)

Using yellow ~

Chain 3, join with a slip stitch into a ring

Round 1:  ch2, work 4dc into ring, slip stitch to join.  (5sts)

Cut off yellow – join in white ~

Round 2:  ch3, 1tr, ch3, into any stitch, slip stitch into same stitch, *slip stitch into next st, ch3, 1tr into same stitch, ch3, slip st into same stitch*, repeat from * to * 3 times more   (5 petals in total)

Fasten off




Forget Me Not  Flower (5 petals)


Using yellow ~

Chain 3, join with a slip stitch into a ring

Round 1:  ch2, work 4dc into ring, slip stitch to join.  (5sts)

Cut off yellow – join in blue ~

Round 2:  ch3, 1tr, ch3, into any stitch, slip stitch into same stitch, *slip stitch into next st, ch3, 1tr into same stitch, ch3, slip st into same stitch*, repeat from * to * 3 times more   (5 petals in total)

Fasten off 

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 © 2019 ‘made by marianna’  All Rights Reserved
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Monday 18 March 2019

Baby Doll's Panties

Doll's need panties to wear under their cute outfits ! 

Doll's Panties


This pattern has instructions for 4 sizes - to suit a range of baby dolls. 

Baby Doll's Panties


Top Tip ~ if you do not want to add elastic or ribbon - omit the eyelet row and work a row 1 instead. To give a better grip you may need to use a smaller size of needles for the rib if you do it this way.

Requires DK yarn and 4mm needles
Size 1 ~ around 6g
Size 2 ~ around 8g
Size 3 ~ around 10g

Size 4 ~ around 12g


Doll’s Panties            Stocking Stitch         Size 1
To fit a baby doll of around 12” in length

Width:  3½“,  (7” all around)
Height:  3¼“

Cast on 21sts
1st Row:           S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2
2nd Row:          S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end
3rd Row:           (eyelet row)  S1, k1, * yrn, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1
4th Row:           S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end
Repeat 1st & 2nd row once more
7th Row:           Knit
8th Row:           Purl
Repeat the last 2 rows 4 times more
17th Row:         K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog                         19sts
18th Row:         P2tog, purl to last 2sts, p2tog                        17sts
Repeat the last 2 rows three times more                                5sts
25th Row:         kfb, knit to last 2sts, kfb, k1                            7sts
26th Row:         Pfb, purl to last 2sts, pfb, p1                           9sts
Repeat the last 2 rows three times more                               21sts
33rd Row:         Knit
34th Row:         Purl
Repeat the last 2 rows 4 times more   
43rd Row:         Knit
44th Row:         S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end
45th Row:         S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2
46th Row:         S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end
47th Row:         S1, k1, * yrn, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1
48th Row:         S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end
49th Row:         S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2
Cast off in rib
Sew up side seams

Darn away ends
Add elastic or ribbon through the eyelet row


Doll’s Panties            Stocking Stitch         Size 2
To fit a baby doll of around 14” in length

Width:  4“,  (8” all around)
Height:  3¾ “

Cast on 25sts
1st Row:           S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2
2nd Row:          S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end
3rd Row:           (eyelet row)  S1, k1, * yrn, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1
4th Row:           S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end
Repeat 1st & 2nd row once more
7th Row:           Knit
8th Row:           Purl
Repeat the last 2 rows 4 times more
17th Row:         K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog                         23sts
18th Row:         P2tog, purl to last 2sts, p2tog                         21sts
Repeat the last 2 rows four times more                                   5sts
27th Row:         Knit
28th Row:         Purl
29th Row:         kfb, knit to last 2sts, kfb, k1                             7sts
30th Row:         Pfb, purl to last 2sts, pfb, p1                            9sts
Repeat the last 2 rows four times more                                  25sts
39th Row:         Knit
40th Row:         Purl
Repeat the last 2 rows 4 times more   
49th Row:         Knit
50th Row:         S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end
51st Row:         S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2
52nd Row:        S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end
53rd Row:         S1, k1, * yrn, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1
54th Row:         S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end
55th Row:         S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2
Cast off in rib
Sew up side seams

Darn away ends
Add elastic or ribbon through the eyelet row


Doll’s Panties            Stocking Stitch         Size 3
To fit a baby doll of around 16” in length

Width:  4¾ “,  (9½” all around)
Height:  4“

Cast on 29sts
1st Row:           S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2
2nd Row:          S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end
3rd Row:           (eyelet row)  S1, k1, * yrn, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1
4th Row:           S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end
Repeat 1st & 2nd row once more
7th Row:           Knit
8th Row:           Purl
Repeat the last 2 rows 5 times more
19th Row:         K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog                          27sts
20th Row:         P2tog, purl to last 2sts, p2tog                         25sts
Repeat the last 2 rows four times more                                   9sts
29th Row:         K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog                          7sts
30th Row:         Purl
31st Row:         Knit
32nd Row:        Purl
33rd Row:         kfb, knit to last 2sts, kfb, k1                              9sts
34th Row:         Pfb, purl to last 2sts, pfb, p1                           11sts
Repeat the last 2 rows four times more                                   27sts
43rd Row:         kfb, knit to last 2sts, kfb, k1                             29sts
44th Row:         Purl
45th Row:         Knit
46th Row:         Purl
Repeat the last 2 rows 4 times more   
55th Row:         Knit
56th Row:         S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end
57th Row:         S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2
58th Row:         S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end
59th Row:         S1, k1, * yrn, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1
60th Row:         S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end
61st Row:         S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2
Cast off in rib
Sew up side seams

Darn away ends
Add elastic or ribbon through the eyelet row

                       
           
Doll’s Panties            Stocking Stitch         Size 4
To fit a baby doll of around 18” in length

Width:  5½“,  (11” all around)
Height:  5“

Cast on 33sts
1st Row:           S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2
2nd Row:          S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end
Repeat the last 2 rows once more
5th Row:           (eyelet row)  S1, k1, * yrn, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1
6th Row:           S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end
Repeat 1st & 2nd rows twice more
11th Row:         Knit
12th Row:         Purl
Repeat the last 2 rows 5 times more
23rd Row:         K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog                         31sts
24th Row:         P2tog, purl to last 2sts, p2tog                        29sts
Repeat the last 2 rows five times more                                   9sts
35th Row:         K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog                         7sts
36th Row:         Purl
37th Row:         Knit
38th Row:         Purl
39th Row:         kfb, knit to last 2sts, kfb, k1                            9sts
40th Row:         Pfb, purl to last 2sts, pfb, p1                          11sts
Repeat the last 2 rows five times more                                  31sts
51st Row:         kfb, knit to last 2sts, kfb, k1                           33sts
52nd Row:        Purl
53rd Row:         Knit
54th Row:         Purl
Repeat the last 2 rows 4 times more   
63rd Row:         Knit
64th Row:         S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end
65th Row:         S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2
66th Row:         S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end
Repeat the last 2 rows once more
69th Row:         S1, k1, * yrn, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1
70th Row:         S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end
71st Row:         S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2
Repeat the last 2 rows once more
Cast off in rib
Sew up side seams

Darn away ends
Add elastic or ribbon through the eyelet row



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 © 2019 ‘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.