Marianna's Lazy Daisy Days: February 2020

Friday, 21 February 2020

Easter Eggs

This pattern was a recent Friday Night Mystery Knit

I gave a pattern without a name or description.

So ..... knitters just followed the instructions ...... and this is what resulted.

Wonderful!

Easter Egg

Smaller Size

Cast on 5sts

Row 1: Kfb in first 4sts, k1 (9sts)

Row 2: Purl

Row 3: (K1, kfb) 4 times, k1 (13sts)

Row 4: Purl

Row 5: (K2, kfb) 4 times, k1 (17sts)

Row 6: Purl

Row 7: (K3, kfb) 4 times, k1 (21sts)

Row 8: Purl

Row 9: Knit

Row 10: Purl

Repeat the last 2 rows twice more

Row 15: (K3, k2tog) 4 times, k1 (17sts)

Row 16: Purl

Row 17: (K2, k2tog) 4 times, k1 (13sts)

Row 18: Purl

Row 19: (K1, k2tog) 4 times, k1 (9sts)

Row 20: Purl

Row 21: (K2tog) 4 times, k1 (5sts)

Cut yarn, leaving a ‘tail’ to use or joining

Thread the tail into a sewing needle, pull it through all remaining stitches and gather together

Join side seam most of the way – leaving an opening. Fill with polyester stuffing. Sew the rest of the seam closed. Darn away ends.

I hope you know what it is !

Now the fun part !

Decorate ….. as the mood takes you 😊 (or leave it plain)

Why not make more in toning colours ……

Easter Egg

Bigger Size

Cast on 6sts

Row 1: Kfb in first 5sts, k1 (11sts)

Row 2: Purl

Row 3: (K1, kfb) 5 times, k1 (16sts)

Row 4: Purl

Row 5: (K2, kfb) 5 times, k1 (21sts)

Row 6: Purl

Row 7: (K3, kfb) 5 times, k1 (26sts)

Row 8: Purl

Row 9: Knit

Row 10: Purl

Repeat the last 2 rows 3 times more

Row 17: (K3, k2tog) 5 times, k1 (21sts)

Row 18: Purl

Row 19: (K2, k2tog) 5 times, k1 (16sts)

Row 20: Purl

Row 21: (K1, k2tog) 5 times, k1 (11sts)

Row 22: Purl

Row 23: (K2tog) 5 times, k1 (6sts)

Cut yarn, leaving a ‘tail’ to use or joining

Thread the tail into a sewing needle, pull it through all remaining stitches and gather together

Join side seam most of the way – leaving an opening. Fill with polyester stuffing. Sew the rest of the seam closed. Darn away ends.

I hope you know what it is !

Now the fun part !

Decorate ….. as the mood takes you 😊 (or leave it plain)

Why not make more in toning colours ……

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.

Friday, 14 February 2020

AQUARIUS Baby Cardigans

I am really pleased with my latest pattern for these lovely little baby cardigans.

AQUARIUS Baby Cardigans

AQUARIUS Baby Cardigan ~ Large Preemie

Sizes include ~

small preemie, medium preemie, large preemie, newborn and 3 - 6 months

AQUARIUS Baby Cardigans ~
Small Preemie and 3 - 6 months

A traditional cardigan with a buttoned front.

There are instructions for short or long sleeves.

AQUARIUS Baby Cardigan ~
Large Preemie with short sleeves

These cardigans are knitted from the top down - with borders included - and just 2 small sleeves to join.

Each size requires less than 100g DK yarn and 4mm needles.

Perfect for boys, girls and ‘don’t know yet’ babies.

AQUARIUS Baby Cardigan ~ Medium Preemie

And a lovely gift for an early baby - or for a baby doll too!

Large Preemie / 18” baby doll
Medium Preemie / 16” baby doll
Small Preemie / 14” baby doll

You will find this pattern in my Ravelry store ~

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aquarius-baby-cardigans

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.

Monday, 10 February 2020

Teeny Tiny Levi Keepsake

Teeny Tiny Levi Keepsake

Many, many knitters have enjoyed making my super easy Levi Lovie Comforter.

Yesterday a charity group asked if I could make a tiny version as a keepsake.

I hope you like it - it really is teeny tiny !

Teeny Tiny LEVI the Lovie

Requires ~

DK yarn

4mm needles for the main part, 3.5mm needles for the head

Cast on 2sts

Row 1: Kfb, k1

Row 2: K1, kfb, knit to end

Repeat Row 2 until you are have 16sts on your needle

Next Row: K2, k2tog, knit to end

Repeat the last row until you have 6sts left on your needle

Make the head ~

Change to 3.5mm needles

Knit 1 row

Purl 1 row

S1, kfb, k1, kfb, k2

Purl 1 row

S1, kfb, k3, kfb, k2 (10sts)

Purl 1 row

Work 8 rows in stocking stitch (knit one row, purl one row)

S1, s1, k1, psso, knit to last 3sts, k2tog, k1

Purl 1 row

Repeat the last 2 rows once more (6sts)

Cast off

Fold the head in half

Join the sides of the head

Add features to the face

Make the Ears ~

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

Sew the gap at the back of the neck closed.

Darn away ends.

Add a length of yarn round the neck and tie in a bow.

You will find the original pattern for the super easy Levi Lovie on this link ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2018/07/levi-super-easy-lovie.html

LEVI ~ the super easy Lovie

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.

Friday, 7 February 2020

Friday Night Mystery Knit #13

I hope you enjoy this latest Friday Night Mystery Knit

And please remember not to add photos or comments on any social media group that would spoil the fun for others !

Requirements:

A small amount of DK yarn ~ any colour will be suitable

3.5mm needles if you have them ......

OR use 3.75mm if you are a tight knitter, or 3.25mm if you are a loose knitter

A little polyester stuffing

(Please do not let this put you off at this point. If you are imagining a toy - and worrying about adding a face - I promise that this is not the case!) Trust me ! :)

Mystery Knit #13

Smaller Size

Cast on 5sts

Row 1: Kfb in first 4sts, k1 (9sts)

Row 2: Purl

Row 3: (K1, kfb) 4 times, k1 (13sts)

Row 4: Purl

Row 5: (K2, kfb) 4 times, k1 (17sts)

Row 6: Purl

Row 7: (K3, kfb) 4 times, k1 (21sts)

Row 8: Purl

Row 9: Knit

Row 10: Purl

Repeat the last 2 rows twice more

Row 15: (K3, k2tog) 4 times, k1 (17sts)

Row 16: Purl

Row 17: (K2, k2tog) 4 times, k1 (13sts)

Row 18: Purl

Row 19: (K1, k2tog) 4 times, k1 (9sts)

Row 20: Purl

Row 21: (K2tog) 4 times, k1 (5sts)

Cut yarn, leaving a ‘tail’ to use or joining

Thread the tail into a sewing needle, pull it through all remaining stitches and gather together

Join side seam most of the way – leaving an opening. Fill with polyester stuffing. Sew the rest of the seam closed. Darn away ends.

I hope you know what it is !

Now the fun part !

Decorate ….. as the mood takes you 😊 (or leave it plain)

Why not make more in toning colours …… ?

Mystery Knit #13

Bigger Size

Cast on 6sts

Row 1: Kfb in first 5sts, k1 (11sts)

Row 2: Purl

Row 3: (K1, kfb) 5 times, k1 (16sts)

Row 4: Purl

Row 5: (K2, kfb) 5 times, k1 (21sts)

Row 6: Purl

Row 7: (K3, kfb) 5 times, k1 (26sts)

Row 8: Purl

Row 9: Knit

Row 10: Purl

Repeat the last 2 rows 3 times more

Row 17: (K3, k2tog) 5 times, k1 (21sts)

Row 18: Purl

Row 19: (K2, k2tog) 5 times, k1 (16sts)

Row 20: Purl

Row 21: (K1, k2tog) 5 times, k1 (11sts)

Row 22: Purl

Row 23: (K2tog) 5 times, k1 (6sts)

Cut yarn, leaving a ‘tail’ to use or joining

Thread the tail into a sewing needle, pull it through all remaining stitches and gather together

Join side seam most of the way – leaving an opening. Fill with polyester stuffing. Sew the rest of the seam closed. Darn away ends.

I hope you know what it is !

Now the fun part !

Decorate ….. as the mood takes you 😊 (or leave it plain)

Why not make more in toning colours …… ?

!! Remember NO COMMENTS or PHOTOS on Social Media PLEASE until I say so on Sunday ......... !!

This means that others have a chance to knit this, with the Mystery still unspoiled.

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.