Thursday 18 May 2023

MAX Baby Cardigan with Ribbed Borders

 


MAX Baby Cardigan with Ribbed Borders


Max Baby Cardigan ~ with Ribbed Borders       0 – 3 months


Requires ~

DK yarn (around 56g- 60g if using acrylic DK)

4mm needles

6 small buttons

Tension ~

22sts = 4" (10cm) 

 

Size ~ 

Width:           16"

Length:           9"

 

Instructions ~

Using DK yarn and 4mm needles cast on 62sts

Row 1             K4, *k2, p2, repeat from * to last 6sts, k6

Row 2             K4, *p2, k2, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2  

Row 3             K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), *k2, p2, repeat from * to last 6sts, k6

Row 4             K4, *p2, k2, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2  

Row 5             K4,  *k2, p2, repeat from * to last 6sts, k6     

Row 6            K4, pbf, purl to last 5sts, pbf, k4                                                          (64sts)

Row 7            K12, yrn, k2, yrn, k6, yrn, k2, yrn, k20, yrn, k2, yrn, k6, yrn, k2, yrn, k12

Row 8            K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 9            K13, yrn, k2, yrn, k8, yrn, k2, yrn, k22, yrn, k2, yrn, k8, yrn, k2, yrn, k13

Row 10          K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 11          K14, yrn, k2, yrn, k10, yrn, k2, yrn, k24, yrn, k2, yrn, k10, yrn, k2, yrn, k14

Row 12          K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 13          K15, yrn, k2, yrn, k12, yrn, k2, yrn, k26, yrn, k2, yrn, k12, yrn, k2, yrn, k15

Row 14          K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 15          K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), K12, yrn, k2, yrn, k14, yrn, k2, yrn, k28, yrn, k2, yrn, k14, yrn, k2, yrn, k16

Row 16          K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 17          K17, yrn, k2, yrn, k16, yrn, k2, yrn, k30, yrn, k2, yrn, k16, yrn, k2, yrn, k17

Row 18          K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 19          K18, yrn, k2, yrn, k18, yrn, k2, yrn, k32, yrn, k2, yrn, k18, yrn, k2, yrn, k18

Row 20          K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 21          K19, yrn, k2, yrn, k20, yrn, k2, yrn, k34, yrn, k2, yrn, k20, yrn, k2, yrn, k19

Row 22          K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 23          K20, yrn, k2, yrn, k22, yrn, k2, yrn, k36, yrn, k2, yrn, k22, yrn, k2, yrn, k20

Row 24          K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 25          K21, yrn, k2, yrn, k24, yrn, k2, yrn, k38, yrn, k2, yrn, k24, yrn, k2, yrn, k21

Row 26          K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 27          K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), k18, yrn, k2, yrn, k26, yrn, k2, yrn, k40, yrn, k2, yrn, k26, yrn, k2, yrn, k22                 

Row 28          K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 29          K24, slip next 30sts onto a stitch holder, k44, slip next 30sts onto a stitch holder, k24          

Row 30          K4, purl to last 4sts, k4                 (92sts)  

Row 31          Knit

Row 32          K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat last two rows 3 times more

Row 39          K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end of row

Row 40          K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Row 41          Knit

Row 42          K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat last two rows 4 times more

Row 51          K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end of row

Row 52          K4, purl to last 4sts, k4      

Row 53          Knit

Row 54          K4, purl to last 4sts, k4

Repeat last two rows three times more

Row 61           K5, kfb, p1,  *k2, p2, repeat from * to last 9sts, k1, kfb, p1, k6        (94sts)

Row 62           K4, *p2, k2, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2  

Row 63           K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), *k2, p2, repeat from * to last 6sts, k6

Row 64           K4, *p2, k2, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2  

Row 65           K4,  *k2, p2, repeat from * to last 6sts, k6                 

Cast off

 

 

Sleeves ~ Both Alike

Put the 30sts, left on a stitch holder, back on to a knitting needle. Rejoin yarn

With right side facing –

Row 1           Knit into front & back of first st,  knit to last st,  knit into front & back of last st

Row 2           S1, purl to last st, k1                             (32sts)

Row 3           S1, knit to end of row

Row 4           S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat last two rows until 4½” (11.5cm) have been worked from armhole, ending after completing a wrong side row

With right side facing –

Next Row       S1, *k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

Next Row       S1, *p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows once more

Next Row       S1, *k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

Cast off


You will find a version of this design with garter stitch borders on this link ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2014/10/max-baby-cardigan-jacket-with-eyelet.html


0 - 3 months, 6 - 9 months & 12 - 18 months sizes


 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

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Monday 8 May 2023

Fisherman's Rib Scarf

 


Fisherman's Rib Scarf

Around 40 years ago I knitted myself a sweater using the Fisherman's Rib stitch.

It was the slowest-growing garment I ever made. 

It seemed to take forever to complete - and I vowed I would never knit such a thing ever in the future !

However, a friend recently asked me to make a scarf for her 'beloved' and of course she was certain that this was exactly what was desired. 

She provided the yarn. And knowing that I was to be a passenger on a long road trip - I took a deep breath and set to. 

Here is my finished scarf. I hope you like it. 

My friend is delighted with it - and I must admit, my time wasn't wasted.


Fisherman’s Rib Scarf

 

Size:

Width ~ 5½”

Length ~ 40” is a great length for an adult, or less for a child

 

Requires:

DK yarn - I used acrylic DK - and simply continued till my 100g ball was done

4mm needles

 

Instructions:

Cast on 29sts

Row 1:   Knit across all stitches

Row 2:   Knit across all stitches

Row 3:  S1, k1, * k1below, p1 *, repeat from * to last 3sts, k1below, k2

Row 4:  S1, k1, * p1, k1below *, repeat from * to last 3sts, p1, k2

Repeat rows 3 and 4 until you are happy with the length of your scarf, finishing after working a Row 4

Next Row: Knit across all stitches

Cast off knitwise

Darn away ends


If you haven't knitted this stitch before, I hope this photo will help.

To work k1below, you put the tip of your needle not into the next stitch, but into the space one row below



 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

Copyright © 2023 ‘made by marianna’  All Rights Reserved
This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied, shared, reproduced
or republished on any other webpage or website.



Tuesday 2 May 2023

Bella Baby Bonnet

 Baby girls look so sweet in a pretty little bonnet!  

Here is my latest :)  ~ Bella  


Bella Baby Bonnets

0 - 3 months and 6 months  


There are 2 versions ~ with a chin strap, or with crochet ties.



Bella Baby Bonnet            0 - 3 months

 

Requires:

DK yarn ~ around 18g of acrylic DK

4mm needles

A small button if desired

 

Cast on 58sts

1st Row             S1, knit to end

Repeat this row 6 times more

8th Row            S1, k3, * kfb, k7, repeat from * to last 6sts, kfb, k5                    (65sts)

9th Row:           S1, knit to end

10th Row:          S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

11th Row:          S1, k1, *k5, yrn, sl1, k2tog, psso, yrn, rep from * to last 7sts, k7

12th Row:          S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

13th Row:          S1, knit to end

14th Row:          S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

Repeat the last 4 rows 4 times more

31st Row:          S1, k1, *k5, yrn, sl1, k2tog, psso, yrn, rep from * to last 7sts, k7

32nd Row:         S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

33rd Row          K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog                                                   (63sts)

34th Row          K2tog, k2, purl to last 4sts, k2, k2tog                                         (61sts)

35th Row          K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog                                                   (59sts)

36th Row          K2tog, purl to last 2sts, k2tog                                                    (57sts)

 

Shape Top ~ 

  

37th Row:         S1, * k2tog, k4, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2tog                       (47sts)

38th, 40th, 42nd, 44th Rows       S1, purl to last st, k1
39th Row:         K2tog, * k3, k2tog, rep from * to end                                         (37sts)

41st Row:         S1,  * k2, k2tog, rep from * to end                                              (28sts)

43rd Row:         S1, * k1, k2tog, rep from * to end                                               (19sts)

45th Row:         S1, * k2tog, rep from * to end                                                    (10sts)

                           
Cut the yarn (leaving a ‘tail’ to use for sewing up), draw the end through all stitches, pull up tightly.  Fasten off

Sew seam for 2” (5cm), leaving the bottom 3” (8cm) open

Add a crochet chain at both of lower edges to make ties



OR

Add a chin strap if you prefer

 

To make a chin strap ~

Pick up and knit 5 stitches at one of the lower corners

Work in garter stitch (knit every row) until the strap measures 3” (8cm)

Buttonhole Row:     K2, cast off one stitch, k1

Next Row:              K1, kfb, k2

Knit 3 rows

Cast off

Add a button to the other lower edge


Darn away ends

 

 



Bella Baby Bonnet            3  – 6 months

 

Requires:

DK yarn ~ around 22g of acrylic DK

4mm needles

A small button if desired

 

Cast on 64sts

1st Row             S1, knit to end

Repeat this row 6 times more

8th Row            S1, k6 * kfb, k7, repeat from * to last sts, k1                    (71sts)

9th Row:           S1, knit to end

10th Row:          S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

11th Row:          S1, k4, *k5, yrn, sl1, k2tog, psso, yrn, rep from * to last 10sts, k10

12th Row:          S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

13th Row:          S1, knit to end

14th Row:          S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

Repeat the last 4 rows 5 times more

35th Row:          S1, k4, *k5, yrn, sl1, k2tog, psso, yrn, rep from * to last 10sts, k10

36th Row:         S1, k4, purl to last 5sts, k5

 

37th Row          K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog                                                   (69sts)

38th Row:         K2tog, k2, purl to last 4sts, k2, k2tog                                         (67sts)

39th Row          K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog                                                   (65sts)

40th Row:         K2tog, purl to last 2sts, k2tog                                                    (63sts)

    

Shape Top ~ 

41st Row:         *K5, k2tog, repeat from * to end                                                (54sts)

42nd, 44th, 48th, 50th, 52nd Rows       S1, purl to last st, k1

43rd Row:         *K4, k2tog, repeat from * to end                                                (45sts)

45th Row:         *K3, k2tog, repeat from * to end                                                (36sts)

47th Row:         *K2, k2tog, repeat from * to end                                                (27sts)

49th Row:         *K1, k2tog, repeat from * to end                                                (18sts)

51st Row:          *K2tog, repeat from * to end                                                       (9sts)


Cut the yarn (leaving a ‘tail’ to use for sewing up), draw the end through all stitches, pull up tightly.
  Fasten off

Sew seam, leaving the bottom 4” (10cm) open

Add a crochet chain at both of lower edges to make ties



OR

Add a chin strap if you prefer

 

To make a chin strap ~

Pick up and knit 5 stitches at one of the lower corners

Work in garter stitch (knit every row) until the strap measures 3” (8cm)

Buttonhole Row:     K2, cast off one stitch, k1

Next Row:              K1, kfb, k2

Knit 3 rows

Cast off 

Add a button to the other lower edge


Darn away ends

You will find my matching Bella Baby Blanket on this link ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2017/08/bella-baby-blanket.html

and Bella Cardigan on this link ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2014/01/bella-baby-jacket.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

Copyright © 2023 ‘made by marianna’  All Rights Reserved
This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied, shared, reproduced
or republished on any other webpage or website.