Elspeth Baby Bonnet

This little bonnet is so tiny - but so sweet and delicate ! 

Perfect for small preemie babies 

I knitted this with DK yarn and 4mm needles,

a smaller size can be achieved by using 4ply yarn and 3.25mm needles

Elspeth 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, k1, repeat from * to last st, k1
Row 5:          S1, knit to end
Row 6:          S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 4 rows twice more

Knit 3 rows

Cast off loosely (knitwise), leaving the last stitch on the needle – do not cut the yarn
Sew side edge of cap to 11 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

Cut a length of satin ribbon about 20" and draw through eyelet row.  Tie in a bow

You will find the matching Elspeth Baby Gown here ~ 

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/elspeth-angel-baby-gown

These were designed and knitted by Jean Murray

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

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Santa's Belt ~ Chocolate Orange Cover

Just for fun ~ I thought some of you might like to make a few of these.  

I am not mentioning the Chr*stm*s word ...... yet ...... but I know you like to get ready early !! 

Santa's Belt ~ Chocolate Orange Cover

Santa’s Belt         Cover for a Chocolate Orange

DK yarn in red, a small amount of black for the belt, and a tiny amount of yellow/gold for the buckle

3.5mm knitting needles

Using Red ~

Cast on 43sts

1^st Row:  S1, *k1, p1, repeat from * to the last 2sts, k2

2^nd Row:  S1, *p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Repeat last 2 rows three times more

9^th Row:  S1, knit to end

10^th Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat last 2 rows once more

Add in black yarn  ~ do not cut off red yarn ~

13^th Row:  S1, knit to end

14^th Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Cut off black yarn, and continue in red yarn ~

15^th Row:  S1, knit to end

16^th Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat last 2 rows three more

23^rd Row: *K2tog, repeat from * to last st, K1

24^th Row:  P2tog, to end

25^th Row: *K2tog, repeat from * to last st, K1                   (6sts)

Cut off the yarn, leaving a 'tail' to use for sewing up, draw the end through all stitches, pull up tightly

Sew up the side seam, using the corresponding colour for each section.

Darn away ends

Use a length of yellow/gold yarn to make a ‘buckle’ on the black belt

Fill with a Terry’s Chocolate Orange

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. 

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Pumpkin Baby Hats

Pumpkin Baby Hats 

Pumpkin Hats       for Premature Babies

Each hat requires:

DK yarn in orange, and a tiny amount of green for the stalk

4mm knitting needles

Small  Premature Baby Hat   

Size:   7″ circumference,  3½“ high

Using 4mm needles & orange yarn, cast on 37sts

1^st Row:  S1, *k1, p1, repeat from * to the last 2sts, k2

2^nd Row:  S1, *p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Repeat the last 2 rows 3 times more 

9^th Row:  S1, knit to end of row

10^th Row:  S1, *p3, k1, repeat from * to end

Repeat the last two rows 5 times more

Shape Top ~

21^st Row:  S1, k1, *k2tog, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, k2tog, k1           (28sts)

22^nd Row:  S1, *p2, k1, repeat from * to end

23^rd Row:  S1, knit to end

24^th Row:  S1, *p2, k1, repeat from * to end

Cut off orange yarn and add in green yarn ~

25^th Row:  K1, *k2tog, k1, rep from * to end                               (19sts)

26^th Row:  S1, purl to last st, k1

27^th Row:  K2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                              (10sts)

28^th Row:  S1, p2tog, p2tog, p2tog, p2tog, k1                              (6sts)

Work 18 rows in stocking stitch

Cast off

Sew up side seam

Darn away ends

Tie the green ‘stalk’ in a knot

Medium Premature Baby Hat

Size:   9″ circumference, 4½“ high

Using 4mm needles & orange yarn, cast on 45sts

1^st Row:  S1, *k1, p1, repeat from * to the last 2sts, k2

2^nd Row:  S1, *p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Repeat the last 2 rows 3 times more 

9^th Row:  S1, knit to end of row

10^th Row:  S1, *p3, k1, repeat from * to end

Repeat the last two rows 9 times more

Shape Top ~

29^th Row:  S1, k1, *k2tog, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, k2tog, k1           (34sts)

30^th Row:  S1, *p2, k1, repeat from * to end

31^st Row:  S1, knit to end

32^nd Row:  S1, *p2, k1, repeat from * to end

Cut off orange yarn and add in green yarn ~

33^rd Row:  K1, *k2tog, k1, rep from * to end                               (23sts)

34^th Row:  S1, purl to last st, k1

35^th Row:  K2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                              (12sts)

36^th Row:  P2tog across row                                                         (6sts)

Work 18 rows in stocking stitch

Cast off

Sew up side seam

Darn away ends

Tie the green ‘stalk’ in a knot

Large  Premature Baby Hat

Size:   11″ circumference, 5½“ high

Using 4mm needles & orange yarn, cast on 57sts

1^st Row:  S1, *k1, p1, repeat from * to the last 2sts, k2

2^nd Row:  S1, *p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Repeat the last 2 rows 3 times more 

9^th Row:  S1, knit to end of row

10^th Row:  S1, *p3, k1, repeat from * to end

Repeat the last two rows 13 times more

Shape Top ~

37^th Row:  S1, k1, *k2tog, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, k2tog, k1           (43sts)

38^th Row:  S1, *p2, k1, repeat from * to end

39^th Row:  S1, knit to end

40^th Row:  S1, *p2, k1, repeat from * to end

Cut off orange yarn and add in green yarn ~

41^st Row:  K1, *k2tog, k1, rep from * to end                               (29sts)

42^nd Row:  S1, purl to last st, k1

43^rd Row:  K2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                             (15sts)

44^th Row:  P2tog across row to last st, k1                                    (8sts)

Work 18 rows in stocking stitch

Cast off

Sew up side seam

Darn away ends

Tie the green ‘stalk’ in a knot

Newborn - 3months  Baby Hat

Size:   12½″ circumference, 6“ high

   

Using 4mm needles & orange yarn, cast on 65sts

1^st Row:  S1, *k1, p1, repeat from * to the last 2sts, k2

2^nd Row:  S1, *p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Repeat the last 2 rows 4 times more 

11^th Row:  S1, knit to end of row

12^th Row:  S1, *p3, k1, repeat from * to end

Repeat the last two rows 16 times more

Work should now measure around 5½“

Shape Top ~

45^th Row:  S1, k1, *k2tog, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, k2tog, k1           (49sts)

46^th Row:  S1, *p2, k1, repeat from * to end

47^th Row:  S1, knit to end

48^th Row:  S1, *p2, k1, repeat from * to end

Cut off orange yarn and add in green yarn ~

49^th Row:  K1, *k2tog, k1, rep from * to end                               (33sts)

50^th Row:  S1, purl to last st, k1

51^st Row:  K2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                              (17sts)

52^nd Row:  P2tog across row to last st, k1                                    (9sts)

53^rd Row:  S1, k2, *k2tog, k4                                                      (8sts)

Work 17 rows in stocking stitch

Cast off

Sew up side seam

Darn away ends

Tie the green ‘stalk’ in a knot

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. 

Copyright © 2019 ‘made by marianna’  All Rights Reserved