Marianna's Lazy Daisy Days: June 2020

Friday, 26 June 2020

Lazy Days Romper and Pinafore Dress

I have wanted to add a cute pattern for a little summertime romper for so long !

And .....at last, I have found the time ........ I added a sweet pinafore dress too!
I hope you like it !

Lazy Days Baby Rompers

Lazy Days Baby Romper and Pinafore Dress

You will find this pattern in my Ravelry Store ~

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lazy-days-romper-and-pinafore-dress

This pattern has instructions for a sweet summertime Baby Romper and a Pinafore Dress.

There are instructions for 4 sizes ~ Large Premature/Small Newborn, Newborn, 3 months, and 6 months

Both the romper and pinafore are knitted from the bottom up, in 2 pieces - Front & Back (the shoulder straps are included with the Front for ease) - and then the 2 parts are seamed at the sides only, and the straps joined to the top at the back.

The romper has a 2 or 3 button fastening at the crotch.

I did wonder about adding buttons to the shoulder straps, but decided against them (these would be an easy addition if you prefer).

Each requires ~ between 35g (100metres) and 65g (200 metres) of DK yarn depending on the size made. I made a few in cotton DK and some in acrylic DK - both looked great !

I know that this pattern will be a firm favourite! It is so versatile and adaptable. Why not add stripes? …..or a lacy stitch pattern to the skirt part of the pinafore for extra cuteness?

Perfect for a baby shower gift !

Happy knitting!
M

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Thursday, 18 June 2020

Rainbow of Hope Baby Hat

Rainbow Of Hope Baby Hat

for a baby of 0 - 3 months

Rainbow of Hope Baby Hat

Size:

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

Height: 5¾“ (14.5cm)

Requires:

DK yarn ~ around 16g in total, in the 7 colours of the rainbow

4mm needles

I didn't have quite the right colours ........ but I used what I had, and it looks great !

Pattern:

Using 4mm needles and Red, cast on 63sts

1^st Row: S1, * k1, p1, rep from * to last st, k1

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

Repeat the last 2 rows twice more, increasing one stitch at end of the last row 64sts

Cut off Red, join in Orange

7^th Row: Knit

8^th Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows twice more

Cut off Orange, join in Yellow

13^th Row: Knit

14^th Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows twice more

Cut off Yellow, join in Green

19^th Row: Knit

20^th Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows twice more

Cut off Green, join in Blue

25^th Row: Knit

26^th Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows twice more

Cut off Blue, join in Indigo / Purple

Shape the top ~

Row 1: *K5, k2tog, repeat from * last st, k1 55sts

Row 2: S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 3: *K4, k2tog, repeat from * to last s, k1 46sts

Row 4: S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 5: *K3, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 37sts

Row 6: S1, purl to last st, k1

Cut off Indigo / Purple, join in Violet / Magenta

Row 7: *K2, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 28sts

Row 8: S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 9: *K1, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 19sts

Row 10: S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 11: *K2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 10sts

Row 12: P2tog across the row 5sts

Cut the yarn leaving a ‘tail’

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

Sew up side seam and darn away ends.

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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Tuesday, 2 June 2020

Easy Basketweave Baby Blanket

I love making Baby Blankets ........... This is my latest !

Easy Basketweave Baby Blanket

A lovely gender neutral design that is easy to knit, and looks lovely too.

This is one of many versions of basketweave stitch.

I used 4.5mm needles to give a softer looser drape.

Easy Basketweave Baby Blanket

Size:
Width: ~ 16”

Length: ~ 16”

You can change the size of your blanket by adding or reducing in multiples of 16 stitches (84 +/- multiples of 16)

Width ~

For a doll / small preemie baby blanket of 16” Cast on 84sts

For a preemie baby blanket of 19” Cast on 100sts

For a newborn baby blanket of 22” Cast on 116sts

For a newborn baby blanket of 25” Cast on 132sts

For a baby blanket of around 28” Cast on 148sts

Length ~ Make your blanket square, or a little longer than it’s width.

Tension:

21sts = 4” (10cm)

Requirements:

Around 90 - 100g of DK yarn for the smallest size

4.5mm needles

Pattern:

Cast on 84 stitches

Start with a garter stitch border - knit 10 rows

Pattern:

1^st Row: S1, knit to end

2^nd Row: S1, k5, *p8, k8, rep from * to last 14sts, p8, k6

Repeat the 1^st and 2^nd Rows 4 times more

11^th Row: S1, knit to end

12^th Row: S1, k5, *k8, p8, rep from * to last 14sts, k14

Repeat the 11^th and 12^th Rows 4 times more

Repeat the last 20 rows five times

Repeat rows 1 - 10 one more time

Finish with a garter stitch border – knit 11 rows

Cast off knit wise

Darn away ends

Easy Basketweave Baby Blanket

I previously made a similar basketweave blanket, but with smaller 'squares'

You will find that pattern on this link ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2015/06/willow-preemie-baby-blanket.html

Willow Baby Blanket

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.