Sideways Scrappy Scarf

  I loved making this sideways scarf from small scraps of yarn.

Sideways Scrappy Scarf

It was so easy to knit - and it was fun to see how the oddments all worked together. I chose a variety of colours ~ turquoise, aqua, grey, green, yellow, lime green, beige, blue, cream and sage green. 

All acrylic DK yarns left over from other projects. 

This scarf is worked longways in garter stitch - every row knit. 

And the best bit ? There is no need to darn away the ends from all those different colours! 

Simply tie 2 coloured 'tails' together at each row end, and leave them to be the fringed edges. What could be simpler ?  

Requirements ~

I used long straight 4mm needles - but a circular needle would be just great 

Oddments of DK yarn in colours that look good together 

Instructions ~

Cast on 150sts, leaving a 'tail' of 5" or 6" at each end.

Knit every row - changing colour for very row, and remembering to leave a tail at each end.

When you have used 2 colours, tie the tails together at both row ends. And repeat this throughout.

When you have used all the colours once - you can choose to repeat the colour sequence several times over - or you can work them in a random order ! 

Cast off when you are happy with the width of your scarf. (Around 4")

Trim off the tails to make a neater fringe.

My scarf is for a child ....... for a teen or adult - simply cast on more stitches (180 perhaps) and knit a few more rows. 

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 and his Sack Gift Bags

 What could be cuter than little gift bags in the form of Santa and his Sack! ? 

Santa and his Sack Gift Bags

These are made with 2 strands of DK knitted together, 

so they are a quick last-minute project.

Gift them as a sweet little gift, or use them as a festive table decoration ! 

These make cute fund-raising items too.  

Requirements ~

UK Chunky or 2 strands of DK knitted together

5.5mm needles 

Size ~

Width:  4" (10cm) across front

Height:  4½“ (11.5cm)

SANTA 

Santa Gift Sack

Instructions ~ 

Using White ~ Cast on 30sts

Knit 6 rows

Using Pink ~ work 6 rows in stocking stitch (one row knit, one row purl)

Using White ~ knit 4 rows

Using Red ~ work 6 rows in stocking stitch, then knit 2 rows

Next Row: (Makes eyelet holes) S1, * yon, k2tog, rep from * to last st, yon, k1 31sts

Knit 1 row

Cast off



Join bottom seam and then side seam

Darn away ends



Add a face – I used 2 small black buttons for eyes, a ready-make small pom-pom for a nose and a couple of stitches in red for a mouth.



Make a 10” drawstring ~ I made a simple crochet chain (but you could use ribbon or twine)

Thread the drawstring through the eyelet holes starting at the centre back, or side

Tie both ends together, and pull to gather up

Fill with a few sweet treats! And gift it to someone to brighten their day !



SANTA’S SACK 

Using Beige ~ Cast on 30sts

Work 20 rows in stocking stitch

Knit 2 rows

Next Row: (Makes eyelet holes) S1, * yon, k2tog, rep from * to last st, yon, k1 31sts

Cast off



Join bottom seam and then side seam

Darn away ends

Make a 16” drawstring ~ I made a simple crochet chain (but you could use ribbon or twine)

Thread the drawstring through the eyelet holes, gather up and tie at the centre front (or at the side)


Fill with a few sweet treats – or a small gift !

SNOWMAN

Pam Christie - a member of my facebook group - adapted this pattern to make a cute Snowman version. 

She has kindly shared her instructions - thank you so much Pam.

Snowman Gift Bag ~  Knitted by Pam Christie

Instructions ~

Using Blue ~ Cast on 30sts

Knit 4 rows

Using White ~ work 10 rows in stocking stitch (one row knit, one row purl)

Using Blue ~ knit 4 rows, then work 6 rows in stocking stitch, then knit 2 rows

Next Row: (Makes eyelet holes) S1, * yon, k2tog, rep from * to last st, yon, k1 31sts

Knit 1 row

Cast off



Join bottom seam and then side seam

Darn away ends


Add a face


Make a 10” – 11” drawstring ~ I made a simple crochet chain (but you could use ribbon or twine)

Thread the drawstring through the eyelet holes starting at the centre back or side

Tie both ends together, and pull to gather up

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 © 2020 ‘made by marianna’  All Rights Reserved

Quick Christmas Trees

 I first made these cute little Christmas trees in 2013!     

But - like all good ideas - it was worth re-visiting ........ and I have really enjoyed making a bunch more this week. Now I have a little forest of Christmas Trees. 

 

Quick Christmas Trees

I used some sparkly yarn this time around for an extra festive look.

These trees are knitted with 2 strands of yarn held together, which allows for a lot of different colour variations. 

It is a very tight knit, but the finished product is quite stiff so hangs nicely.

Knitted Christmas Tree Decoration

Using 2 strands of red DK yarn and 4mm needles cast on 5sts 

Knit 4 rows 

Cut off red yarn

Join in 2 strands of green ...... or green & white .....  or try silver, gold, etc  

Cast on 6 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows       (17sts)

Knit 2 rows

Decrease row: Sl1, k1 psso, knit to last 2sts, k2tog           (15sts)

Repeat the last 3 rows until 3sts remain

Knit 2 rows

Sl1, k2tog psso, tie off this stitch leaving about 6 inches of yarn to create a loop for hanging the decoration if desired.

Weave in the 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

or republished on another webpage or website. 

Copyright © 2020 ‘made by marianna’  All Rights Reserved

Christmas Chain Decoration

 

Christmas Chain Decoration

Christmas Chain Decoration 

 

This cute chain garland is a lot of fun to make!

Each chain requires only a small amount of yarn ~ so small amounts, left over from other projects, are ideal.

Use bright colours for a colourful decoration – or sparkly yarn for a bit of extra glitz.

 

I made my chain garland using DK yarn and 4mm needles ……. but, as size is not critical at all, any yarn weight would work. 

 

For the first chain link ~

Cast on 28sts

Knit 3 rows

Cast off

Join the short edges together using the cast on or cast off tails.

Darn away ends.

 

For each additional chain link ~

Cast on 28sts

Knit 3 rows

Cast off

Join the short edges together using the cast on or cast off tails, remembering to link each chain through the last.

Darn away ends.

If you like using double-pointed or circular needles you can work these in the round and you will have no sewing up at all. You would require a small circumference circular needle.

 

Make your chain garland decoration as long as you wish !

Have fun!

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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First Day Baby Hat

Recently I experienced the great joy of welcoming my first Grandchild into the world! 

The first item she wore was a little hat of course! And I realised the importance of a sweet little hat that STAYS ON! 

So here is my latest pattern - for a cute little hat that fits snugly! 

First Day Baby Hat

First Day Baby Hat                     Large Preemie / Small Newborn

11″ circumference when stretched,  5“ high

DK yarn (around 12g of acrylic yarn)

4mm needles

 

Cast on 55sts

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

5^th Row:           S1, * k3, p3, repeat from * to last 6sts, k3, p2, k1                    

6^th Row:           S1, k2, * p3, k3, repeat from * to last 4sts, p3, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows more 12 times more

Shape Top ~

Next Row:         S1, * k3, p2tog, p1, repeat from * to end                                  (46sts)

Next Row:         S1, k1, * p3, k2, repeat from * to last 4sts, p3, k1

Next Row:         S1, * k3, p2tog, repeat from * to end                                       (37sts)                  

Next Row:         S1, * p3, k1, repeat from * to end

Next Row:         S1, *k1, k2tog, p1, repeat from * to end                                   (28sts) 

Next Row:         S1, * p2, k1, repeat from * to end

Next Row:         S1, *s1, k1, psso, p1, repeat from * to end                              (19sts)

 

Next Row:         S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end

 

Next Row:         K2tog, across row, to last st, k1                                               (10sts)

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 weave in ends.

 

First Day Baby Hat                    Newborn

12″ circumference when stretched,  6“ high

DK yarn (around 15g of acrylic yarn)

4mm needles

 

Cast on 61sts

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 twice more

7^th Row:           S1, * k3, p3, repeat from * to last 6sts, k3, p2, k1                    

8^th Row:           S1, k2, * p3, k3, repeat from * to last 4sts, p3, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows more 14 times more

Shape Top ~

Next Row:         S1, * k3, p2tog, p1, repeat from * to end                                  (51sts)

Next Row:         S1, k1, * p3, k2, repeat from * to last 4sts, p3, k1

Next Row:         S1, * k3, p2tog, repeat from * to end                                       (41sts)                  

Next Row:         S1, * p3, k1, repeat from * to end

Next Row:         S1, *k1, k2tog, p1, repeat from * to end                                   (31sts) 

Next Row:         S1, * p2, k1, repeat from * to end

Next Row:         S1, *s1, k1, psso, p1, repeat from * to end                              (21sts)

 

Next Row:         S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end

 

Next Row:         K2tog, across row, to last st, k1                                               (11sts)

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 weave in 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

or republished on another webpage or website. 

Copyright © 2020 ‘made by marianna’  All Rights Reserved