Marianna's Lazy Daisy Days: November 2023

Saturday 11 November 2023

Galway Bay Ribbed Handwarmer Mittens

I made these cosy Handwarmer Mittens to go with my Galway Bay Ribbed Hat.

Quick to knit ....... and great when texting !

Galway Bay Ribbed Handwarmers and Hat

Galway Bay Ribbed Handwarmer Mittens

Requires:

Aran weight yarn

5mm needles

Tension:

4sts = 1” over the ribbing pattern, when stretched as worn

Size:

Width: 7” all around, when stretched as worn

Length: 7”

Instructions: Make 2 mittens the same

Cast on 32sts, leaving a tail to use for joining

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

2nd Row: S1, p2, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows until work measures 7”

It is easy to adjust the length here ~ by increasing or decreasing the number of rows.

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

To Complete:

Fold the handwarmer in half 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, join the sides for 2 inches for the top of the mitten. This should leave a 2.5 inch gap for the thumb.

Darn away ends

You will find the instructions for my matching Galway Bay Hat on this link ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2015/09/galway-bay-adult-ribbed-hat.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

Monday 6 November 2023

Quick and Easy Christmas Crackers

Another quick and easy idea. Hope you like it.

Cute Christmas Crackers for a little gift, or decoration

...... or to put on your Christmas table.

Fill with each person's favourite tube of sweets - or go for a lucky dip !

Quick and Easy Christmas Crackers

Quick and Easy Crackers

Requirements:

2 DK yarns, knitted together (25g in total) – or UK Chunky weight yarn

5.5mm needles

Ribbon – optional

Instructions:

Using 2 strands of DK yarn and 5.5mm needles cast on 23sts

Row 1: S1, knit to end of row

Row 2: S1, knit to end of row

Row 3: S1, knit to end of row

Row 4: S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 5: S1, knit to end of row

Row 6: S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 7: (eyelet row): S1, * yon, k2tog, repeat from * to end

Row 8: S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 9: S1, knit to end of row

Row 10: S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows until work measures 8½” (21.5cm) from the cast on

Next Row (eyelet row): S1, * yon, k2tog, repeat from * to end

Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row: S1, knit to end of row

Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row: S1, knit to end of row

Cast off knitwise

Fold in half lengthwise and join the side seam

Darn away ends

Thread a pretty ribbon through the eyelet holes at each end, and tie in a bow

Fill with an Tube of Sweets - After Eight Mints, Rolo, Fruit Pastilles, Smarties, Chocolate buttons, etc.

I have made some Quick and Easy Gift Bags too!

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2023/11/quick-easy-knitted-gift-bags.html

Quick and Easy Gift Bags

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

Sunday 5 November 2023

Quick & Easy Knitted Gift Bags

The countdown to Christmas has begun in my craftroom. :)

I love giving gifts ~ and I think even small gifts can be presented in a fun way !

These cute gift bags are knitted with 2 DK yarns knitted together - so they are quick to make.

Quick and Easy Knitted Gift Bags

Requirements:

Any 2 DK yarns, knitted together ~ (sparkly yarn is fun ! – I used King Cole Glitz for some)

5.5mm needles

Ribbon – optional

Instructions:

Using 2 strands of DK and 5.5mm needles cast on 23sts

Work in stocking stitch – I do it this way –

Row 1: S1, knit to end of row

Row 2: S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat these 2 rows until work measures 6½” (16.5cm) for a Hand Crème, or Cocktail Can (250ml) like Pimm’s – other brands are available of course!

Repeat these 2 rows until work measures 8½” (21.5cm) for a Tube of Sweets - After Eight Mints, Rolo, Fruit Pastilles, Smarties, Chocolate buttons, etc or a mini bottle of wine (18.7cl)

Repeat these 2 rows until work measures 9” (23cm) for an Mini Prosecco Bottle (20cl)

Next Row (eyelet row): S1, * yon, k2tog, repeat from * to end

Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row: S1, knit to end of row

Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row: S1, knit to end of row

Cast off knitwise

Fold in half lengthwise and join the bottom seam

Join the side seam

Darn away ends

Thread a pretty ribbon through the eyelet holes and tie in a bow, or make a crochet chain of around 16" in length

You can fill these easy to knit gift bags with all sorts of little gifts – simply adjust the length to suit.

Have Fun !

I have made a few 'Christmas Crackers' too ~

You will find the pattern here ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2023/11/quick-and-easy-christmas-crackers.html

Quick and Easy Christmas Crackers

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