Marianna's Lazy Daisy Days: February 2021

Friday, 26 February 2021

Easter Bunny & Easter Egg Appliques

Easter Egg & Bunny Appliques

Easter Egg

Requirements:

DK yarn

4mm crochet hook

Size:

Width: 2“
Height: 2¾“

Pattern:

This pattern is written in UK terminology

ch = chain dc = double crochet

htr = half treble crochet tr = treble crochet dtr = double treble crochet

Worked in the round

Chain 4 , join with a slip stitch into a ring

Round 1: ch2, make 11tr into ring, slip stitch to join. (12sts)

Round 2: ch2 then 1tr in same stitch as ch2, 2tr in next st, 1tr and 1htr in next st, 2htr in next st, 1htr and 1tr in next st, 1tr and 1 dtr in next st, 2dtr in next st, 1dtr and 1tr in next st, 1tr and 1 htr in next st, 2htr in next st, 1htr and 1tr in next st, 2tr in next st, join with slip stitch. (24sts)

Round 3: ch1 and 1dc into same stitch, 2dc in next stitch, 1dc in next 9 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, 2dc in next stitch, 1dc in next 9 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, 2dc in next stitch, join with slip stitch. (29sts)

Fasten off. Weave in ends

Easter Bunny

Requirements:

DK yarn

4mm crochet hook

Size:

Width: 2“
Height: 2¾“

Pattern:

This pattern is written in UK terminology

ch = chain dc = double crochet tr = treble crochet

Worked in the round

Chain 4 , join with a slip stitch into a ring

Round 1: ch2, make 11tr into ring, slip stitch to join (12sts)

Round 2: ch2 then tc in same stitch as ch2, 2tc in each stitch all around, join with slip stitch (24sts)

Round 3: ch11 and then slip stitch into the fist ch to make a loop, slip stitch across next 4 stitches, ch11 and then slip stitch into the fist ch to make a loop

Continue with the ears ~

Turn the work and make 15 dc in the loop for the first ear, slip stitch across to the other ear, make 15 dc in the loop for the second ear

Fasten off. Weave in ends

Add a little face with a length of dark yarn

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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Saturday, 20 February 2021

Warm Tweedy Earwarmer Headband

My Warm Tweedy Neckwarmer, Hat and Mittens are very popular ~ and I thought a matching Earwarmer would be cute too.

It is so quick and simple to knit........ and so cosy!

Warm Tweedy Earwarmer Headband

Use 2 strands of DK yarn (8ply) knitted together ~ or any combination of yarns to make a total of 16ply. This gives a nice ‘tweedy’ look

(Or use one strand of UK chunky weight yarn)

6½ mm needles

Tension:

14sts = 4” (10cm) over stocking stitch

Size:

Width – 5” (13cm)

Length – 16 - 18” (depending on the size required)

Instructions:

Cast on 17sts

1^st Row: K1, *k3, p1, repeat from * to last 4sts, k4

2^nd Row: K2, *p1, k3 repeat from * last 3sts, p1, k2

Repeat these two pattern rows until around 18”, ending after completing a 1^st row

Cast off

Join the cast on and cast off edges with a short seam. Darn away ends

Wrap a length of yarn around the join to gather the Earwarmer if desired.

You will find my matching Neckwarmer at ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2014/11/warm-tweedy-neckwarmer.html

Warm Tweedy Neckwarmer

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 any other webpage or website.

Monday, 15 February 2021

Babbity Jacket - Chunky Version

My Babbity Baby Jacket is very popular !

From month to month, it is always in the 'Top 5' of favourited designs.

Recently one of the members of my facebook page knitted a chunky version with a hood! It is lovely ! - and too good not to share !

Chunky Hooded Babbity Jacket

Thank you so much Joanne Loasby for sharing your instructions !

I know that a lot of knitters will be very happy to knit this :)

Measurements ~

Size: 22" chest

Length: 12"

Sleeve length: 10" = 9“ after turning back the cuff

Requires ~

2 strands of DK yarn knitted tog (around 330g - 350g) OR UK chunky weight yarn

6mm needles

3 buttons

Instructions ~

Cast on 56sts

Rows 1 & 2     Knit
Row 3            K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end of row
Rows 4,5 & 6         Knit
Row 7          K9, kfb, k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1, kfb, k10

Row 8 Knit 64sts

Row 9 K10, kfb, k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1, kfb, k11

Row 10 Knit 72sts

Row 11 K11, kfb, k1, kfb, k9, kfb, k1, kfb, k19, kfb, k1, kfb, k9, kfb, k1, kfb, k12

Row 12 Knit 80sts

Row 13 K12, kfb, k1, kfb, k11, kfb, k1, kfb, k21, kfb, k1, kfb, k11, kfb, k1, kfb, k13

Row 14 Knit 88sts

Row 15 K13, kfb, k1, kfb, k13, kfb, k1, kfb, k23, kfb, k1, kfb, k13, kfb, k1, kfb, k14

Row 16 Knit 96sts

Row 17 K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), K10, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1, kfb, k25, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1, kfb, k15

Row 18 Knit 104sts

Row 19 K15, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k27, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k16

Row 20 Knit 112sts

Row 21 K16, kfb, k1, kfb, k19, kfb, k1, kfb, k29, kfb, k1, kfb, k19, kfb, k1, kfb, k17

Row 22 Knit 120sts

Row 23 K17, kfb, k1, kfb, k21, kfb, k1, kfb, k31, kfb, k1, kfb, k21, kfb, k1, kfb, k18

Row 24 Knit 128sts

Row 25 K18, kfb, k1, kfb, k23, kfb, k1, kfb, k33, kfb, k1, kfb, k23, kfb, k1, kfb, k19

Row 26 Knit 136sts

Row 27 K19, kfb, k1, kfb, k25, kfb, k1, kfb, k35, kfb, k1, kfb, k25, kfb, k1, kfb, k20

Row 28 Knit 144sts

Row 29 K20, kfb, k1, kfb, k27, kfb, k1, kfb, k37, kfb, k1, kfb, k27, kfb, k1, kfb, k21

Row 30 Knit 152sts

Row 31 K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole ), K17, kfb, k1, kfb, k29, kfb, k1, kfb, k39, kfb, k1, kfb, k29, kfb, k1, kfb, k22

Row 32 Knit 160sts

Row 33 K24, slip next 34sts onto a stitch holder, k44, slip next 34sts onto a stitch holder, k24 (92sts)

Knit 64 rows - work should now measure around 12" - it is easy to adjust the length here

Cast off

Sleeves ~ Both Alike

Put the 34sts, left on a stitch holder, back on to a knitting needle. Rejoin yarn.

With right side facing –

Knit 6 rows

Row 7 K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog (32sts)

Knit 7 rows

Repeat the last 8 rows 4 times more (24sts)

Knit 28 more rows without any further shaping - work should now measure around 10" - it is easy to adjust the length here

Cast off knitwise

Make the second sleeve in the same way

Sew up sleeve seams. Gather together underarms

Darn away ends

Turn back cuffs

Sew on buttons

Garter stitch hood (optional) ~

With the Right Side facing, pick up and knit 49sts from the neck cast on - (skipping the first 3sts and last 4sts of the neck cast on)

Row 1: K23, kfb, k1, kfb, k23 (51sts)

Rows 2, 3 & 4: Knit

Row 5: K24, kfb, k1, kfb, k24 (53sts)

Rows 6, 7 & 8: Knit

Row 9: K25, kfb, k1, kfb, k25 (55sts)

Rows 10, 11 & 12: Knit

Row 13: K26, kfb, k1, kfb, k26 (57sts)

Rows 14, 15 & 16: Knit

Row 17: K27, kfb, k1, kfb, k27 (59sts)

Rows 18, 19 & 20: Knit

Row 21: K28, kfb, k1, kfb, k28 (61sts)

Rows 22, 23 & 24: Knit

Row 25: K29, kfb, k1, kfb, k29 (63sts)

Rows 26, 27 & 28: Knit

Row 29: K30, kfb, k1, kfb, k30 (65sts)

Rows 30, 31 & 32: Knit

Row 33: K31, kfb, k1, kfb, k31 (67sts)

Rows 34, 35 & 36: Knit

Row 37: K32, kfb, k1, kfb, k32 (69sts)

Rows 38 – 55: Knit

Row 56: K32, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k32 (67sts)

Row 57: K31, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k31 (65sts)

Row 58: K30, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k30 (63sts)

Row 59: K29, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k29 (61sts)

Row 60: K28, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k28 (59sts)

Cast off

Sew top of hood

Turn back edge

For the Ombre effect ~ I believe the colour change rows are 37 and 59 for the body

and 5 and 25 for the sleeves.

You will find the instructions for my original Babbity Jacket here ~

in 4 sizes ....... Newborn, 3 months, 6 - 9 months and 9 - 12 months

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2015/01/babbity-baby-jacket.html

Babbity Baby Jacket

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, 5 February 2021

Hearts of Appreciation

I have been busy making cute little hearts to give out when all this isolation is over !

Just a little token of my appreciation - for kindness shown to me, and to my family.

Crochet Hearts of Appreciation

DK yarn

3.5mm or 4mm hook

Instructions ~ in UK terminology

Chain 4, and join into a circle with a slip stitch

Chain 3, 1 treble crochet, 3 double treble crochet, 7 treble crochet, 3 double treble crochet, 1 treble crochet, chain 3, slip stitch into ring

Chain 3, 1 double crochet into next stitch, 2 double crochet in next 4 stitches, 1 double crochet in next 3 stitches, (1 double crochet, 1 half treble crochet, 1 double crochet) in next stitch, 1 double crochet in next 3 stitches, 2 double crochet in next 4 stitches, ch3, join into ring with a slip stitch

The ends can be tied to make a little hanging loop if desired.

I am thinking I might add a little 'Thank You' tag or label....

.......... something like this would be cute!

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.