Little Willow - Box Stitch Baby Blanket

 

Little Willow – Box Stitch Baby Blanket

 

Little Willow - Box Stitch Baby Blanket

Little Willow - Box Stitch Baby Blanket

This stitch makes a lovely reversible baby blanket. 

You may know it as double Moss Stitch or Double Seed Stitch

It is very easy to knit - and gives a lovely result!  

The fabric can be a little stiff - so I knitted my blanket on 4.5mm needles, to allow a looser, softer feel.

Requirements ~

DK (8ply) yarn

4.5mm needles

 

Tension ~

20sts = 4” (10cm)

 

Measurements ~

Width:        16", 20”, 24” or 28”

Length:      adjustable ......... I usually make blankets a little longer than their width

 

 

For a blanket of 16”          ~        cast on 80sts

For a blanket of 20”          ~        cast on 100sts

For a blanket of 24”          ~        cast on 120sts

For a blanket of 28”          ~        cast on 140sts

 

Instructions ~

 

Cast on 80, 100, 120 or 140 stitches – see the size information above

Start with a garter stitch border - knit 8 rows

 

Pattern:

Row 1:          S1, k4, *k2, p2, repeat from * to last 7sts, k7

Row 2:          S1, k4, *p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

Row 3:          S1, k4, *p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

Row 4:          S1, k4, *k2, p2, repeat from * to last 7sts, k7

 

Repeat these 4 pattern rows until your blanket is as long as it is wide, or until you are happy with the length of your blanket

Repeat Row 1 and Row 2 once again

 

Finish with a garter stitch border – knit 9 rows

Cast off knitwise

Darn away ends

Little Willow - Box Stitch Baby Blanket

If you would like to make this baby blanket in a different size ~

then reduce or add in multiples of four stitches ... 80 +/- 4sts

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Small Moses Basket for 5" Baby Doll or Teddy

Small Moses Basket for 5" Baby Doll or Teddy

Requirements:

DK yarn

4mm crochet hook

 

Instructions:

This pattern is written in UK terminology.         tr = treble crochet        dc = double crochet

 

Foundation Chain:   chain 24

Round 1:   1tr in third chain from hook, 1tr in same stitch, 1tr in every chain stitch along chain to last chain st, 2tr into last st (24sts),

and then continue in the same way along the bottom of the chain, making 2tr in in first chain stitch, 1tr in every stitch until the last chain st, 2tr into last st, join with a slip stitch   (48sts in the round).

Round 2:   chain 3 and make 1tr into same st, 1tr in next 20sts, 2tr in next 4sts, 1tr in next 20sts, 2tr in next 3sts, join with a slip stitch  (56sts)

Round 3:   chain 2, 1tr in every stitch, join with a slip stitch  (56sts)

Rounds 4, 5 & 6:   repeat round 3

Round 7:   chain 1, 1dc in every stitch, join with a slip stitch (you can work this round in a contrast colour if desired)

Fasten off

 

Handles:

Using the yarn double (that is - 2 lengths of yarn held together) join into 9^th stitch from one end of the moses basket, chain 15, miss next 9sts, join into 10^th stitch, fasten off

 

Make a second handle on the other side in the same way

Darn away ends.

Perfect for a small doll or teddy! 

 

I made a little Blanket too ~ 

Just a simple little rectangle worked in treble crochet  –  15sts wide and 8 rows in length. 

And I finished it off with a round of double crochet.

Add a little bow if desired.

You will find the instructions for the little knitted dress and hat on this link ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2023/07/berenguer-style-5-baby-dolls-dress-and.html

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Baby Hug Boots ~ Version 2

 One of my most popular patterns is my Baby Hug Boots. They look so cute, and they stay on well ! 

I have knitted and gifted dozens of them over the past 7 years.

However, one of my friends asked me to help her with knitting Hug Boots. She felt the front was too loose and didn't like the 'gaps' she got. She tried doing the k2tog tighter, but was still not happy. I like the look - but we are all different and there is room for variety!

So, I wrote a new version with an extra stitch for her, which helps pull the centre together, and she loves it! Yay! Happy friend :)

Baby Hug Boots ~  Version 2

Baby Hug Boots ~  Version 2                                   Medium Preemie Baby

 

Length of sole:   3” (8cm) 

Requirements:

DK yarn  (in one, or two complementary colours)

3.75mm needles

 

 

Instructions:

Make 2 boots the same      

Cast on 20sts

Row 1:                 ( K1, kfb, k6, kfb, ) twice, k2                                  24sts

Row 2:                 S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 3:                 ( K1, kfb, k8, kfb, ) twice, k2                                  28sts

Row 4:                 S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 5:                 ( K1, kfb, k10, kfb, ) twice, k2                                32sts

Row 6:                 S1, p14, pfb, p15, k1                                              33sts

Row 7:                 S1, purl to last st, k1

 

If you are using 2 colours – cut the yarn, and join in and use the second colour ~

Row 8:                 K1, purl to last st, k1

Row 9:                 S1, knit to end

Row 10:               S1, purl to last st, k1

 

Shape the foot ~

Row 11:               S1, k13, k2tog tbl, k1, k2tog, k14                          31sts

Row 12:               S1, p12, p2tog, p1, p2tog tbl, p12, k1                   29sts

Row 13:               S1, k11, k2tog tbl, k1, k2tog, k12                          27sts

Row 14:               S1, p10, p2tog, p1, p2tog tbl, p10, k1                   25sts

Row 15:               S1, k9, k2tog tbl, k1, k2tog, k10                            23sts

Row 16:               S1, p8, p2tog, p1, p2tog tbl, p8, k1                       21sts

Row 17:               S1, k7, k2tog tbl, k1, k2tog, k8                              19sts

If you are using 2 colours – cut the yarn, and join in and use the first colour again ~

Row 18:               K1, purl to last st, k1

 

Make the cuff ~

Row 19:               S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Row 20:               S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

Repeat the last 2 rows 6 times more

 

Cast off LOOSELY (if you find this difficult – use a larger size needle – I used a 4.5mm needle)

 

Fold the cast on edge in half and join seam to form the sole

Join the back seam – from the sole to the top of the cuff

Darn away ends

Fold down the cuff

 

 

Baby Hug Boots     Baby H’Ugg Boots                                    Large Preemie Baby

Length of sole:   3¼”  (8.5cm)

Requirements:

DK yarn  (in one, or two complementary colours)

3.75mm needles

Instructions:

Make 2 boots the same

 

Cast on 24sts

Row 1:                 ( K1, kfb, k8, kfb, ) twice, k2                                              28sts

Row 2:                 S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 3:                 ( K1, kfb, k10, kfb, ) twice, k2                                            32sts

Row 4:                 S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 5:                 ( K1, kfb, k12, kfb, ) twice, k2                                            36sts

Row 6:                 S1, p16, pfb, p17, k1                                                          37sts

Row 7:                 S1, purl to last st, k1

 

If you are using 2 colours – cut the yarn, and join in and use the second colour ~

Row 8:                 K1, purl to last st, k1

Row 9:                 S1, knit to end

Row 10:               S1, purl to last st, k1

Shape the foot ~

Row 11:               S1, k15, k2tog tbl, k1, k2tog, k16                                      35sts

Row 12:               S1, p14, p2tog, p1, p2tog tbl, p14, k1                               33sts

Row 13:               S1, k13, k2tog tbl, k1, k2tog, k14                                      31sts

Row 14:               S1, p12, p2tog, p1, p2tog tbl, p12, k1                               29sts

Row 15:               S1, k11, k2tog tbl, k1, k2tog, k12                                      27sts

Row 16:               S1, p10, p2tog, p1, p2tog tbl, p10, k1                               25sts

Row 17:               S1, k9, k2tog tbl, k1, k2tog, k10                                        23sts

 

If you are using 2 colours – cut the yarn, and join in and use the first colour again ~

Row 18:               K1, purl to last st, k1

 

Make the cuff ~

Row 19:               S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Row 20:              S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

Repeat the last 2 rows 6 times more

Cast off LOOSELY (if you find this difficult – use a larger size needle – I used a 4.5mm needle)

Fold the cast on edge in half and join seam to form the sole

Join the back seam – from the sole to the top of the cuff

Darn away ends

Fold down the cuff

 

 

 

Baby Hug Boots ~  Version 2                                    Newborn

Length of sole:   3½ “ (9cm)

 

Requirements:

DK yarn  (in one, or two complementary colours)

3.75mm needles

 

Instructions:

Make 2 boots the same

Cast on 28sts

Row 1:                 ( K1, kfb, k10, kfb, ) twice, k2                                            32sts

Row 2:                 S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 3:                 ( K1, kfb, k12, kfb, ) twice, k2                                            36sts

Row 4:                 S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 5:                 ( K1, kfb, k14, kfb, ) twice, k2                                            40sts

Row 6:                 S1, p18, pfb, p19, k1                                                          41sts

Row 7:                 S1, purl to last st, k1

 

If you are using 2 colours – cut the yarn, and join in and use the second colour ~

Row 8:                 K1, purl to last st, k1

Row 9:                 S1, knit to end

Row 10:               S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 11:               S1, knit to end

Row 12:               S1, purl to last st, k1

 

Shape the foot ~

Row 13:               S1, k17, k2tog tbl, k1, k2tog, k18                                      39sts

Row 14:               S1, p16, p2tog, p1, p2tog tbl, p16, k1                               37sts

Row 15:               S1, k15, k2tog tbl, k1, k2tog, k16                                      35sts

Row 16:               S1, p14, p2tog, p1, p2tog tbl, p14, k1                               33sts

Row 17:               S1, k13, k2tog tbl, k1, k2tog, k14                                      31sts

Row 18:               S1, p12, p2tog, p1, p2tog tbl, p12, k1                               29sts

Row 19:               S1, k11, k2tog tbl, k1, k2tog, k12                                      27sts

 

If you are using 2 colours – cut the yarn, and join in and use the first colour again ~

Row 20:               K1, purl to last st, k1

 

Make the cuff ~

Row 21:               S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Row 22:              S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

Repeat the last 2 rows 6 times more

Cast off LOOSELY (if you find this difficult – use a larger size needle – I used a 4.5mm needle)

Fold the cast on edge in half and join seam to form the sole

Join the back seam – from the sole to the top of the cuff

Darn away ends

Fold down the cuff

 

 

 

 

Baby Hug Boots    ~  Version 2                     3 months

 

Length of sole:   4“ (10cm)

 

Requirements:

DK yarn  (in one, or two complementary colours)

3.75mm needles

 

Instructions:

Make 2 boots the same

Cast on 32sts

Row 1:                 ( K1, kfb, k12, kfb, ) twice, k2                                            36sts

Row 2:                 S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 3:                 ( K1, kfb, k14, kfb, ) twice, k2                                            40sts

Row 4:                 S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 5:                 ( K1, kfb, k16, kfb, ) twice, k2                                            44sts

Row 6:                 S1, p20, pfb, p22                                                                45sts

Row 7:                 S1, purl to last st, k1

 

If you are using 2 colours – cut the yarn, and join in and use the second colour ~

Row 8:                 S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 9:                 S1, knit to end

Row 10:               S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 11:               S1, knit to end

Row 12:               S1, purl to last st, k1

 

Shape the foot ~

Row 13:               S1, k19, k2tog tbl, k1, k2tog, k20                                      43sts

Row 14:               S1, p18, p2tog, p1, p2tog tbl, p18, k1                               41sts

Row 15:               S1, k17, k2tog tbl, k1, k2tog, k18                                      39sts

Row 16:               S1, p16, p2tog, p1, p2tog tbl, p16, k1                               37sts

Row 17:               S1, k15, k2tog tbl, k1, k2tog, k16                                      35sts

Row 18:               S1, p14, p2tog, p1, p2tog tbl, p14, k1                               33sts

Row 19:               S1, k13, k2tog tbl, k1, k2tog, k14                                      31sts

Row 20:               S1, p12, p2tog, p1, p2tog tbl, p12, k1                               29sts

Row 21:               S1, knit to end

If you are using 2 colours – cut the yarn, and join in and use the first colour again ~

Row 22:               S1, purl to last st, k1

 

Make the cuff ~

Row 23:          S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Row 24:          S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

 

Repeat the last 2 rows 7 times more

Cast off LOOSELY (if you find this difficult – use a larger size needle – I used a 4.5mm needle)

 

Fold the cast on edge in half and join seam to form the sole

Join the back seam – from the sole to the top of the cuff

Darn away ends

Fold down the cuff     

 

 

 

 

Baby Hug Boots     ~  Version 2                    6 months

Requirements:

 

DK yarn  (in one, or two complementary colours)

3.75mm needles

Instructions:

Make 2 boots the same

Cast on 38sts
Row 1:                 ( K1, kfb, k15, kfb, ) twice, k2                                            42sts
Row 2:                 S1, purl to last st, k
Row 3:                 ( K1, kfb, k17, kfb, ) twice, k2                                            46sts
Row 4:                 S1, purl to last st, k1
Row 5:                 ( K1, kfb, k19, kfb, ) twice, k2                                            50sts
Row 6:                 S1, p23, pfb, p25                                                                51sts
Row 7:                 S1, purl to last st, k1

If you are using 2 colours – cut the yarn, and join in and use the second colour ~

 

Row 8:                 S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 9:                 S1, knit to end
Row 10:               S1, purl to last st, k1
Repeat the last 2 rows twice

Shape the foot ~

Row 15:               S1, k22, k2tog tbl, k1, k2tog, k23                                      49sts

Row 16:               S1, p21, p2tog, p1, p2tog tbl, p21, k1                               47sts
Row 17:               S1, k20, k2tog tbl, k1, k2tog, k21                                      45sts
Row 18:               S1, p19, p2tog, p1, p2tog tbl, p19, k1                               43sts
Row 19:               S1, k18, k2tog tbl, k1, k2tog, k19                                      41sts
Row 20:               S1, p17, p2tog, p1, p2tog tbl, p17, k1                               39sts
Row 21:               S1, k16, k2tog tbl, k1, k2tog, k17                                      37sts
Row 22:               S1, p15, p2tog, p1, p2tog tbl, p15, k1                               35sts
Row 23:               S1, knit to end

If you are using 2 colours – cut the yarn, and join in and use the first colour again ~

Row 24:               S1, purl to last st, k1

 

Make the cuff ~

 

Row 25:          S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Row 26:          S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

Repeat the last 2 rows 8 times more

Cast off LOOSELY (if you find this difficult – use a larger size needle – I used a 4.5mm needle)

Fold the cast on edge in half and join seam to form the sole

Join the back seam – from the sole to the top of the cuff
Darn away ends
Fold down the cuff

You will find the instructions for the original Hug Boots on this link ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2016/04/baby-hug-boots.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