Marianna's Lazy Daisy Days: October 2023

Tuesday, 31 October 2023

Our Generation & American Girl - Doll's Clothes

Do you have a special little girl in your life with an Our Generation or American Girl Doll?

If you do, you might like to knit some sweet little outfits. It would be a great gift!

Our Generation - American Girl - Doll's Clothes

There is a small charge for this pattern, but it really does give good value,as it includes a short sleeved sweater, striped sweater, trousers, skirt, plain dress, lacy-edged dress, short-sleeved cardigan in 2 lengths, panties, long-sleeved jacket and a scarf.

This sweet pattern is available in my Ravelry Store ~

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/our-generation--american-girl-dolls-clothes

or on Etsy ~

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1600449393/our-generation-and-american-girl-dolls

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, shared, reproduced

or republished on any other webpage or website

Friday, 20 October 2023

Whitby Hat and Mittens

I am so happy that my recent Whitby Scarf has been so well received! And, of course I wanted to add a matching Hat and Mittens.

Before I even got the stitches cast on to my needles - a member of my facebook group had already knitted some up! Great minds :)

Thank you Jenny Kriel for sharing your Fingerless Handwarmers - they look great!

Whitby Hardwarmers knitted by Jenny Kriel

I couldn't wait to make a pair for myself !

Whitby Handwarmers

And a matching hat !

Whitby Hat

Here are the instructions ~

Whitby Handwarmers For an Adult Woman

Size:

Width 3¼“, (6½“ all around)
Length 7”

Requirements:

DK yarn (around 10g – 12g of acrylic DK)
4mm needles

Pattern Instructions:
(Make two the same)

Cast on 36sts, leaving a tail to use for joining

Row 1: S1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

Row 2: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows five times more

Row 13: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

Row 14: S1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

Repeat the last 2 rows twice more

Rows 19 – 24: Repeat Rows 1 & 2 three times

Rows 25 – 30: Repeat Rows 13 & 14 three times

Rows 31 – 36: Repeat Rows 1 & 2 three times

(Jenny stopped her handwarmers here, but I have decided to make mine longer)

Rows 37 – 42: Repeat Rows 13 & 14 three times

Rows 43 – 46: Repeat Rows 1 & 2 twice

Row 47: S1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

Cast off in rib, leaving a tail to use for joining

Fold the handwarmer over lengthways. Using the cast on tail, join the sides up to 2.5 inches. This is the bottom of the mitten. Using the cast off tail, seam the sides up to 2.5 inches for the top of the mitten. This should leave a 2-inch gap for the thumb.

Darn away ends

Whitby Hat and Handwarmers

Whitby Hat For an Adult Woman

Whitby Hat

Size:
Height 9½" , 7½" with brim folded up

Requirements:

DK yarn (around 35g of acrylic DK)
4mm needles

Pattern Instructions:
Cast on 94sts

Row 1: S1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last st, k1

Repeat the last row 11 times more

Row 13: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last st, k1

Repeat the last row five times more

Rows 19 – 24: Repeat Row 1 six times

Rows 25 – 30: Repeat Row 13 six times

Rows 31 – 36: Repeat Row 1 six times

Rows 37 – 42: Repeat Row 13 six times

Rows 43 – 48: Repeat Row 1 six times

Row 49: S1, knit to end

Row 50: S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 51: K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog 92sts

Row 52: S1, purl to last 2sts, k2tog 91sts

Shape the top ~

1^st Row: (K7, k2tog), repeat from * to last st, k1 81sts

2^nd, 4^th, 6^th, 8^th,10^th , 12th &14^thRows:   S1, purl to last st, k1
3^rd Row:          (K6, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1                      71sts
5^th Row:           (K5, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1                      61sts
7^th Row:           (K4, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1                      51sts
9^th Row:           (K3, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1                      41sts
11^th Row:         (K2, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1                      31sts
13^th Row:         (K1, k2tog) repeat to last st, k1                      21sts
15^th Row:         (K2tog) repeat to last st, k1                            11sts

16^th Row: (P2tog), repeat to last st, k1 6sts

Cut yarn (leaving a ‘tail’ to use for sewing up)

With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops and secure

Sew up side seam and weave in ends.

Fold up brim

And here is the link for my matching scarf ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2023/10/whitby-scarf.html

Whitby Scarf

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, shared, reproduced

or republished on any other webpage or website

Monday, 16 October 2023

Whitby Baby Blanket

I am enjoying knitting this baby blanket.

Normally I don't share my patterns until I have completed them, but loads of you are waiting for this pattern, so here it is.

A work in progress .........

Whitby Baby Blanket

Requirements ~

DK (8ply) yarn

4mm needles

Tension ~

24sts = 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 96sts

For a blanket of 20” ~ cast on 120sts

For a blanket of 24” ~ cast on 144sts

For a blanket of 28” ~ cast on 168sts

Instructions ~

Cast on 96, 120, 144 or 168 stitches – see the size information above

Start with a garter stitch border - knit 4 rows

Pattern:

Row 1: K3, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 5sts, k5

Row 2: K3, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows twice more

Row 7: K3, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 8: K3, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 5sts, k5

Repeat the last 2 rows twice more

Rows 1 – 12 form the pattern repeat

Repeat these 12 rows (pattern rows 1 – 12) until your blanket is as long as it is wide, or until you are happy with the length of your blanket

Repeat Rows 1 - 6 once again

Finish with a garter stitch border – knit 5 rows

Cast off knitwise

Darn away 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, shared, reproduced

or republished on any other webpage or website

Friday, 13 October 2023

Whitby Scarf

Whitby Scarf

I am really happy with this new pattern.

I wanted to make a scarf for a little lad I know - and after a few 'trials' I decided to use this lovely stitch pattern, which is easy to knit and looks great on both sides.

I hope he likes it as much as I do. Kids can be hard to please!

Whitby Scarf

Requires:

DK yarn, around 70g

4mm needles

Size:

40” x 5” ( 102cm x 12.5cm) ~ easy to adjust

Cast on 30sts (if you would like a wider scarf cast on 34sts or 38sts)

Knit 2 rows

Row 3: K2, * p2, k2, repeat from * to end

Row 4: K2, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 4sts, k4

Repeat the last 2 rows twice more

Row 9: K2, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 4sts, k4

Row 10: K2, * p2, k2, repeat from * to end

Repeat the last 2 rows twice more

Rows 3 – 14 form the pattern repeat

Repeat these 12 rows (rows 3 – 14) until you are happy with the length of your scarf ~ 40” is a great length for an adult – less for a child

Then repeat Rows 3 – 8 once more

Knit 3 rows

Cast off knitwise

Darn away ends

Whitby Scarf

You will find my matching Hat and Handwarmers on this link ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2023/10/whitby-hat-and-mittens.html

Whitby Hat and Handwarmers

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, shared, reproduced

or republished on any other webpage or website

Monday, 2 October 2023

Lazy Daisy All-In-One Top-Down Toddler Cardigan

Lazy Daisy All-In-One Toddler Cardigan

Lazy Daisy All-in-One Toddler Cardigan Age 2 - 3

Size ~

To fit chest: 20” – 22” (55 – 58cm)

Length: 13” (33cm)

Sleeve Length: 9" (23cm)

Requirements ~

Yarn – any DK (tension 22sts over 4”/10cm ) I used 130g of acrylic DK

Needles – 4mm throughout

Requires 3 or 6 small buttons

Instructions ~
Worked from the neck downwards

For a fully buttoned front, make extra buttonholes on rows 59, 77 and 95

Cast on 79sts

Rows 1, 2, 3, 4 Knit

Row 5 Knit to last 3sts, yon, k2tog, k1 (makes a buttonhole)

Rows 6, 7, 8, 9 Knit

Row 10 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 11 Knit

Row 12 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 13 K9, *(yon, k1, yon, k4) rep from * to last 5sts,k5 105sts

Rows 14, 15, 16 As rows 10, 11, 12

Row 17 K9, *(yon, k3, yon, k4) rep from * to last 5sts, k5 131sts

Rows 18, 19, 20 As rows 10, 11, 12

Row 21 K9, *(yon, k5, yon, k4) rep from * to last 5sts, k5 157sts

Row 22 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 23 Knit to last 3sts, yon, k2tog, k1 (makes a buttonhole)

Row 24 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 25 K9, *(yon, k7, yon, k4) rep from * to last 5sts, k5 183sts

Rows 26, 27, 28 As rows 10, 11, 12

Row 29 K9, *(yon, k9, yon, k4) rep from * to last 5sts, k5 209sts

Rows 30, 31, 32 As rows 10, 11, 12

Row 33 K9, *(yon, k11, yon, k4) rep from * to last 5sts,k5 235sts

Row 34 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 35 Knit

Row 36 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Repeat the last 2 rows twice more

Row 41 Knit to last 3sts, yon, k2tog, k1 (makes a buttonhole)

Row 42 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 43 Knit

Row 44 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Repeat the last 2 rows once more

Row 47 K36, slip next 48sts onto a stitch holder for a sleeve, k67, slip next 48sts onto a stitch holder for a sleeve, k36

Row 48 (Work across all 139sts on the needle, leaving no gaps) - K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Row 49 Knit

Row 50 K5, purl to last 5sts, k5

Repeat the last 2 rows 20 times more

Knit 9 rows

Cast off loosely knitwise

Sleeves Both Alike

Put the 48sts, left on a stitch holder, back on to a knitting needle. Rejoin yarn.

With right side facing –

Row 1: S1, knit to end

Row 2: S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows twice more

Row 7: K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog

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

Repeat rows 7 – 12 seven times more (32sts)

Knit 9 rows

Cast off knitwise

Make the second sleeve in the same way

Sew up sleeve seams. Gather together underarms - join the 'gap' with a couple of little stitches

Darn away ends

Sew on buttons

If you like this design, you will find a sleeveless version here ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2014/03/mariannas-all-in-one-sleeveless-tops.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, shared, reproduced

or republished on any other webpage or website