Marianna's Lazy Daisy Days: May 2021

Monday, 31 May 2021

Ziggy Baby Hats

Requirements:

DK (8ply) (light worsted) yarn

~ around 8g for the medium preemie, 12g for the large preemie, and 14g for the newborn size

4mm needles

Medium Premature Baby Hat – 8″ circumference, 4“ high

Using 4mm needles & DK yarn, cast on 43sts

Knit 4 rows

Row 5: S1, knit to end

Row 6: S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 7: S1, *p1, k7, repeat from * to last 2sts, p1, k1

Row 8: * k1, p1, k1, p5, repeat from * to last 3sts, k1, p1, k1

Row 9: S1, k2, * p1, k3, repeat from * to end

Row 10: S1, p3, * k1, p1, k1, p5, repeat from * to last 7sts, k1, p1 k1, p3, k1

Row 11: S1, k4, *p1, k7, repeat from * to last 6sts, p1, k5

Row 12: S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 8 rows (rows 5 – 12) once more

Row 21: S1, knit to end

Row 22: S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 23: K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog (41sts)

Row 24: S1, purl to last st, k1

Shape Top ~

Next Row: *K3, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (33sts)

Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row: *K2, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (25sts)

Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row: *K1, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (17sts)

Next Row: * P2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (9sts)

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.

Large Premature Baby Hat – 9½”- 10” circumference, 4¾“ high

Using 4mm needles & DK yarn, cast on 51sts

Knit 4 rows

Row 5: S1, knit to end

Row 6: S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 7: S1, *p1, k7, repeat from * to last 2sts, p1, k1

Row 8: * k1, p1, k1, p5, repeat from * to last 3sts, k1, p1, k1

Row 9: S1, k2, * p1, k3, repeat from * to end

Row 10: S1, p3, * k1, p1, k1, p5, repeat from * to last 7sts, k1, p1 k1, p3, k1

Row 11: S1, k4, *p1, k7, repeat from * to last 6sts, p1, k5

Row 12: S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 8 rows (rows 5 – 12) twice more

Row 29: S1, knit to end

Row 30: S1, purl to last st, k1

Shape Top ~

Next Row: *K3, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (41sts)

Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row: *K2, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (31sts)

Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row: *K1, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (21sts)

Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row: * k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (11sts)

Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

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.

Newborn Baby – 11″ circumference, 5¼“ high

Using 4mm needles & DK yarn, cast on 59sts

Knit 6 rows

Row 7: S1, knit to end

Row 8: S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 9: S1, *p1, k7, repeat from * to last 2sts, p1, k1

Row 10: * k1, p1, k1, p5, repeat from * to last 3sts, k1, p1, k1

Row 11: S1, k2, * p1, k3, repeat from * to end

Row 12: S1, p3, * k1, p1, k1, p5, repeat from * to last 7sts, k1, p1 k1, p3, k1

Row 13: S1, k4, *p1, k7, repeat from * to last 6sts, p1, k5

Row 14: S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 8 rows (rows 7 – 14) twice more

Row 31: S1, knit to end

Row 32: S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 33: Kfb, knit to last st, kfb (61sts)

Row 34: S1, purl to last st, k1

Shape Top ~

Next Row: *K3, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (49sts)

Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row: *K2, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (37sts)

Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row: *K1, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (25sts)

Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row: * K2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1 (13sts)

Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

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.

If you would like to make my matching baby blanket, you will find the pattern here ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2020/04/ziggy-baby-blanket.html

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, 21 May 2021

Little Eliza - Preemie Baby or Baby Doll Cardigans

Sometimes I add a pattern and know straight away that it is going to be a runaway success!

That's what happened with my latest design ...... so here are the preemie baby sizes - which are also suitable for baby dolls too of course.

These are so sweet!

Little Eliza - Preemie Baby Cardigan

Little Eliza Baby Cardigan ~ Small Premature

Size:
Width: 11”

Length: 5½"

Tension:

22sts = 4" (10cm)

Requires:

Around 22g – 25g of DK (8ply) yarn

4mm needles

3 buttons

Instructions:

Cast on 47sts

Rows 1 & 2   S1, knit to end
Row 3          K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end of row
Row 4          S1, knit to end

Row 5 S1, knit to end
Row 6 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 7 K8, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, kfb, k1, kfb, k12, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, kfb, k1, kfb, k9

Row 8 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 9 K9, kfb, k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1, kfb, k14, kfb, k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1, kfb, k10

Row 10 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 11 K10, kfb, k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1, kfb, k16, kfb, k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1, kfb, k11

Row 12 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 13 K11, kfb, k1, kfb, k9, kfb, k1, kfb, k18, kfb, k1, kfb, k9, kfb, k1, kfb, k12

Row 14 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 15 K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), k8, kfb, k1, kfb, k11, kfb, k1, kfb, k20, kfb, k1, kfb, k11, kfb, k1, kfb, k13

Row 16 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 17 K13, kfb, k1, kfb, k13, kfb, k1, kfb, k22, kfb, k1, kfb, k13, kfb, k1, kfb, k14

Row 18 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 19 K14, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1, kfb, k24, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1, kfb, k15

Row 20 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 21 K15, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k26, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k16

Row 22 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 23 K18, slip next 22sts onto a stitch holder, k31, slip next 22sts onto a stitch holder, k18

Row 24 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4 (67sts)

Row 25 S1, knit to end

Row 26 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 27 K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end

Row 28 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 29 S1, knit to end

Row 30 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 31 K4, knit into front & back of every stitch until the last 5sts, k5 (125sts)

Row 32 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 33 S1, knit to end

Row 34 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat the last 2 rows once more

Knit 5 rows

Cast off knitwise

Make Long or Short Sleeves ~

Long Sleeves ~ Both Alike

Put the 22sts, left on a stitch holder, back on to a knitting needle

Row 1 S1, knit to end

Row 2 S1, purl to last st, k1
Repeat the last 2 rows until the sleeve measures around 3”

Next Row K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog (20sts)

Knit 4 more rows

Cast off

Short Sleeves ~ Both Alike

Put the 22sts, left on a stitch holder, back on to a knitting needle

Row 1 S1, knit to end

Row 2 S1, purl to last st, k1

Knit 5 rows

Cast off

Make the second sleeve in the same way

Sew up sleeve seams

Gather together underarms

Darn away ends

Sew on buttons

Little Eliza Baby Cardigan ~ Medium Premature

Size:
Width: 13"

Length: 6"

Tension:

22sts = 4" (10cm)

Requires:

Around 30g – 35g of DK (8ply) yarn

4mm needles

3 buttons

Instructions:

Cast on 51sts

Rows 1 & 2   S1, knit to end
Row 3          K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end of row
Row 4          S1, knit to end

Row 5 S1, knit to end
Row 6 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 7 K9, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, kfb, k1, kfb, k14, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, kfb, k1, kfb, k10

Row 8 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 9 K10, kfb, k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1, kfb, k16, kfb, k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1, kfb, k11

Row 10 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 11 K11, kfb, k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1, kfb, k18, kfb, k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1, kfb, k12

Row 12 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 13 K12, kfb, k1, kfb, k9, kfb, k1, kfb, k20, kfb, k1, kfb, k9, kfb, k1, kfb, k13

Row 14 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 15 K13, kfb, k1, kfb, k11, kfb, k1, kfb, k22, kfb, k1, kfb, k11, kfb, k1, kfb, k14

Row 16 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 17 K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), k10, kfb, k1, kfb, k13, kfb, k1, kfb, k24, kfb, k1, kfb, k13, kfb, k1, kfb, k15

Row 18 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 19 K15, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1, kfb, k26, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1, kfb, k16

Row 20 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 21 K16, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k28, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k17

Row 22 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 23 K17, kfb, k1, kfb, k19, kfb, k1, kfb, k30, kfb, k1, kfb, k19, kfb, k1, kfb, k18

Row 24 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 25 K20, slip next 24sts onto a stitch holder, k35, slip next 24sts onto a stitch holder, k20

Row 26 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4 (75sts)

Row 27 S1, knit to end

Row 28 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat last 2 rows once more

Row 31 K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end

Row 32 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 33 S1, knit to end

Row 34 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 35 K4, knit into front & back of every stitch until the last 5sts, k5 (141sts)

Row 36 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 37 S1, knit to end

Row 38 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat the last 2 rows twice more

Knit 5 rows

Cast off knitwise

Make Long or Short Sleeves ~

Long Sleeves ~ Both Alike

Put the 24sts, left on a stitch holder, back on to a knitting needle.

Row 1 S1, knit to end

Row 2 S1, purl to last st, k1
Repeat the last 2 rows until the sleeve measures around 3½"

Next Row K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog (22sts)

Knit 4 more rows

Cast off

Short Sleeves ~ Both Alike

Put the 24sts, left on a stitch holder, back on to a knitting needle.

Row 1 S1, knit to end

Row 2 S1, purl to last st, k1

Knit 5 rows

Cast off

Make the second sleeve in the same way

Sew up sleeve seams

Gather together underarms

Darn away ends

Sew on buttons

Little Eliza Baby Cardigan ~ Large Premature

Size:
Width: 14½"

Length: 7"

Tension:

22sts = 4" (10cm)

Requires:

Around 40g - 45g of DK (8ply) yarn

4mm needles

3 buttons

Instructions:

Cast on 55sts

Rows 1 & 2   S1, knit to end
Row 3          K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end of row
Row 4          S1, knit to end

Row 5 S1, knit to end
Row 6 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 7 K10, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, kfb, k1, kfb, k16, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, kfb, k1, kfb, k11

Row 8 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 9 K11, kfb, k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1, kfb, k18, kfb, k1, kfb, k5, kfb, k1, kfb, k12

Row 10 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 11 K12, kfb, k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1, kfb, k20, kfb, k1, kfb, k7, kfb, k1, kfb, k13

Row 12 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 13 K13, kfb, k1, kfb, k9, kfb, k1, kfb, k22, kfb, k1, kfb, k9, kfb, k1, kfb, k14

Row 14 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 15 K14, kfb, k1, kfb, k11, kfb, k1, kfb, k24, kfb, k1, kfb, k11, kfb, k1, kfb, k15

Row 16 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 17 K15, kfb, k1, kfb, k13, kfb, k1, kfb, k26, kfb, k1, kfb, k13, kfb, k1, kfb, k16

Row 18 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 19 K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), k12, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1, kfb, k28, kfb, k1, kfb, k15, kfb, k1, kfb, k17

Row 20 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 21 K17, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k30, kfb, k1, kfb, k17, kfb, k1, kfb, k18

Row 22 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 23 K18, kfb, k1, kfb, k19, kfb, k1, kfb, k32, kfb, k1, kfb, k19, kfb, k1, kfb, k19

Row 24 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 25 K19, kfb, k1, kfb, k21, kfb, k1, kfb, k34, kfb, k1, kfb, k21, kfb, k1, kfb, k20

Row 26 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 27 K22, slip next 26sts onto a stitch holder, k39, slip next 26sts onto a stitch holder, k22 (83sts)

Row 28 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 29 S1, knit to end

Row 30 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat last 2 rows twice more

Row 35 K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end

Row 36 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 37 S1, knit to end

Row 38 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 39 K4, knit into front & back of every stitch until the last 5sts, k5 (157sts)

Row 40 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 41 S1, knit to end

Row 42 K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat the last 2 rows three times more

Knit 5 rows

Cast off knitwise

Make Long or Short Sleeves ~

Long Sleeves ~ Both Alike

Put the 26sts, left on a stitch holder, back on to a knitting needle.

Row 1 S1, knit to end

Row 2 S1, purl to last st, k1
Repeat the last 2 rows until the sleeve measures around 4"

Next Row K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog (24sts)

Knit 4 more rows

Cast off

Short Sleeves ~ Both Alike

Put the 26sts, left on a stitch holder, back on to a knitting needle.

Row 1 S1, knit to end

Row 2 S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 3 S1, knit to end

Row 4 S1, purl to last st, k1

Knit 5 rows

Cast off

Make the second sleeve in the same way

Sew up sleeve seams

Gather together underarms

Darn away ends

Sew on buttons

Little Eliza Preemie Baby Cardigan

You will find my newborn baby and 3 - 6 months sizes at ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2021/05/eliza-baby-cardigan.html

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.