Marianna's Lazy Daisy Days: 2025

Saturday, 8 February 2025

Easter Mini Egg Pouch Bag

Easter Mini Egg Pouch

I am making these cute little pouch bags and filling them with mini Easter Eggs, to give as small gifts this year.

Please remember ~ these are not suitable for small children, as they could be a choking hazard.

Easter Mini Egg Pouch Bag

Requirements:

DK yarn ~ I used 4 colours but you could vary this

5mm crochet hook ~ if you prefer, you can use a 4mm hook

Mini Eggs to fill

Size: when flat, before filling

Width: 8” all around (20cm)

Height: 5½” (14cm)

Pattern:

This pattern is written in UK terminology

tr = treble crochet sc = single crochet ch = chain

Worked in the round

Using yellow yarn ~ Chain 4, join with a slip stitch into a ring

Round 1: Ch3, make 9tr into ring, slip stitch to join (10sts)

Round 2: Ch3 then tr in same stitch as ch2, 2tc in each stitch all around, join with slip stitch (20sts)

Round 3: Ch3 then 1tr in same stitch as ch2, * 1tr in next stitch, 2tr in next stitch repeat from * all around, join with slip stitch (30sts)

Round 4: Ch3, 1tr in each stitch all around, join with slip stitch (30sts)

Rounds 5 - 10: As round 4

Round 11: Using green yarn ~ Ch3, 1tr in each stitch all around, join with slip stitch (30sts)

Round 12: Using white yarn ~ Ch1, 1sc in each stitch all around, join with slip stitch (30sts)

Round 13: Using pink yarn ~ Ch1, 1sc in each stitch all around, join with slip stitch (30sts)

Fasten off

Weave in ends

Make 2 small flowers ~

Using white yarn ~ Chain 3 and join with a slip stitch to make a ring.

Round 1: Chain 2, 2tc, slip stitch into ring then [3tc, slip stitch into ring] 4 times.

Fasten off (This makes 5 little petals)

Weave in ends

Drawstring Cord ~

Using pink yarn ~ Make a crochet cord chain

Thread the cord in and out through Round 10 of the pouch, and tie in a bow

Weave in ends

Push each end of the cord into the centre of a flower, from the back to the front, and tie a knot to secure

Fill with Mini Easter Eggs

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 webpage or website

Tuesday, 28 January 2025

Kiri Baby Hat

Kiri Baby Hat

Size:

Width ~ 11”

Height ~ 5½”

Requirements:

DK yarn and 4mm needles

Tension / Gauge:

24sts = 4” (10cm)

Instructions:

Cast on 61sts

Knit 2 rows

Row 3: S1, p1, * yon, k2tog, p3, rep from * to last 4sts, yon, k2tog, p1, k1

Row 4: S1, k1, * p2, k3, rep from * to last 4sts, p2, k2

Row 5: S1, p1, * k2tog, yrn, p3, rep from * to last 4sts, k2tog, yrn, p1, k1

Row 6: S1, k1, * p2, k3, rep from * to last 4sts, p2, k2

Repeat the last 4 rows 7 times more

Shape Top

Next Row: S1, p1, * yon, k2tog, p2tog, p1, rep from * to last 4sts, yon, k2tog, p1, k1 50sts

Next Row: S1, k1, * p2, k2, rep from * to last 4sts, p2, k2

Next Row: S1, p1, * k2tog, yrn, p2tog, rep from * to last 4sts, k2tog, yrn, p1, k1 39sts

Next Row: S1, k1, * p2, k1, rep from * to last 4sts, p2, k2

Next Row: S1, p1, * k2tog, p1, rep from * to last 4sts, yon, k2tog, p1, k1 27sts

Next Row: S1, p2tog across row 14sts

Next Row: K2tog, all across row 7sts

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.

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 webpage or website

Tuesday, 21 January 2025

Plain and Simple Baby Socks

Baby or Baby Doll Socks

I used DK yarn and 4mm needles, though 4ply yarn and 3.25mm needles would also work well and result in smaller sizes.

Measurements:

Sole – 2”

Height – 2¼”

Instructions:

Cast on 17sts

Row 1: K1, purl to last st, k1

Row 2: Kfb, k6, kfb, kfb, k6, kfb, k1 21sts

Row 3: S1, p7, pfb, p2, pfb, p8, k1 23sts

Row 4: S1, kfb, k6, kfb, k4, kfb, k6, kfb, k2 27sts

Row 5: S1, p8, pfb, p6, pfb, p9, k1 29sts

Row 6: S1, k16, s1, k1, psso, turn

Row 7: S1 purlwise, p5, p2tog, turn

Row 8: S1, k5, s1, k1, psso, turn

Row 9: S1 purlwise, p5, p2tog, turn

Row 10: S1, k5, s1, k1, psso, turn

Row 11: S1 purlwise, p5, p2tog, turn

Row 12: S1, k5, s1, k1, psso, turn

Row 13: S1, purlwise, p5, p2tog, turn

Row 14: S1, knit to end 21sts

Row 15: S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows 3 times more (it is easy to adjust the length here if desired)

Row 22: S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last st, k1

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

Repeat the last 2 rows once more.

Cast off loosely in rib ( if you find this difficult, use a larger size needle to cast off)

Join the sole and back seam

Measurements:

Sole – 2½”

Height – 2½”

Instructions:

Cast on 19sts

Row 1: K1, purl to last st, k1

Row 2: Kfb, k7, kfb, kfb, k7, kfb, k1 23sts

Row 3: S1, p8, pfb, p2, pfb, p9, k1 25sts

Row 4: S1, kfb, k7, kfb, k4, kfb, k7, kfb, k2 29sts

Row 5: S1, p9, pfb, p6, pfb, p10, k1 31sts

Row 6: S1, k17, s1, k1, psso, turn

Row 7: S1 purlwise, p5, p2tog, turn

Row 8: S1, k5, s1, k1, psso, turn

Row 9: S1 purlwise, p5, p2tog, turn

Row 10: S1, k5, s1, k1, psso, turn

Row 11: S1 purlwise, p5, p2tog, turn

Row 12: S1, k5, s1, k1, psso, turn

Row 13: S1, purlwise, p5, p2tog, turn

Row 14: S1, knit to end

Row 15: S1, purl to last st, k1 23sts

Repeat the last 2 rows 4 times more (it is easy to adjust the length here if desired)

Row 24: S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last st, k1

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

Repeat the last 2 rows once more

Row 28: S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last st, k1

Cast off loosely in rib ( if you find this difficult, use a larger size needle to cast off)

Join the sole and back seam

Measurements:

Sole – 3”

Height – 3”

Instructions:

Cast on 21sts

Row 1: K1, purl to last st, k1

Row 2: Kfb, k8, kfb, kfb, k8, kfb, k1 25sts

Row 3: S1, p9, pfb, p2, pfb, p10, k1 27sts

Row 4: S1, kfb, k8, kfb, k4, kfb, k8, kfb, k2 31sts

Row 5: S1, p10, pfb, p6, pfb, p11, k1 33sts

Row 6: S1, k1, kfb, k8, kfb, k8, kfb, k8, kfb, k3 37sts

Row 7: S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 8: S1, k21, s1, k1, psso, turn

Row 9: S1 purlwise, p7, p2tog, turn

Row 10: S1, k7, s1, k1, psso, turn

Row 11: S1 purlwise, p7, p2tog, turn

Row 12: S1, k7, s1, k1, psso, turn

Row 13: S1 purlwise, p7, p2tog, turn

Row 14: S1, k7, s1, k1, psso, turn

Row 15: S1, purlwise, p7, p2tog, turn

Row 16: S1, k7, s1, k2tog, psso, turn

Row 17: S1, purlwise, p7, p3tog, turn

Row 18: S1, knit to end

Row 19: S1, purl to last st, k1 25sts

Repeat the last 2 rows 5 times more (it is easy to adjust the length here if desired)

Row 30: S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 31: S1, * p1, k1, rep from * to end

Repeat the last 2 rows once more

Row 34: S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last st, k1

Cast off loosely in rib ( if you find this difficult, use a larger size needle to cast off)

Join the sole and back seam

Measurements:

Sole – 3¼”

Height – 3¼”

Instructions:

Cast on 23sts

Row 1: K1, purl to last st, k1

Row 2: Kfb, k9, kfb, kfb, k9, kfb, k1 27sts

Row 3: S1, p10, pfb, p2, pfb, p11, k1 29sts

Row 4: S1, kfb, k9, kfb, k4, kfb, k9, kfb, k2 33sts

Row 5: S1, p11, pfb, p6, pfb, p12, k1 35sts

Row 6: S1, k1, kfb, k9, kfb, k8, kfb, k9, kfb, k3 39sts

Row 7: S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 8: S1, k22, s1, k1, psso, turn

Row 9: S1 purlwise, p7, p2tog, turn

Row 10: S1, k7, s1, k1, psso, turn

Row 11: S1 purlwise, p7, p2tog, turn

Row 12: S1, k7, s1, k1, psso, turn

Row 13: S1 purlwise, p7, p2tog, turn

Row 14: S1, k7, s1, k1, psso, turn

Row 15: S1, purlwise, p7, p2tog, turn

Row 16: S1, k7, s1, k2tog, psso, turn

Row 17: S1, purlwise, p7, p3tog, turn

Row 18: S1, knit to end

Row 19: S1, purl to last st, k1 27sts

Repeat the last 2 rows 6 times more (it is easy to adjust the length here if desired)

Row 32: S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 33: S1, * p1, k1, rep from * to end

Repeat the last 2 rows once more

Row 36: S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last st, k1

Cast off loosely in rib ( if you find this difficult, use a larger size needle to cast off)

Join the sole and back seam

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 webpage or website

Tuesday, 14 January 2025

Yvette Baby Blanket

Requirements:

DK yarn (100g for the smallest size, up to 350g for a 30” blanket)
4mm needles

Measurements:

Width: 16" (41cm),

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

Instructions:

Cast on 89 stitches - or the number of stitches suggested below for the size of blanket you wish to make

If you would like to make this baby blanket smaller or bigger ~

Then reduce or add in multiples of seven stitches (89 +/- multiples of 7)

for a Blanket of 20“ ........ cast on 110sts

for a Blanket of 24“ ........ cast on 131sts

for a Blanket of 28“ ........ cast on 152sts

for a Blanket of 30“ ........ cast on 166sts

Start with a garter stitch border - knit 9 rows

Row 10: S1, k5, purl to last 6sts, k6

Row 11: S1, k5, kfb, k1, * s1, k2tog, psso, kfb, k1, kfb, k1, repeat from * to last 11sts, s1, k2tog, psso, kfb, k7

Row 12: Knit

Row 13: Knit

Row 14: S1, k5, purl to last 6sts, k6

Repeat the last 4 rows (rows 11 – 14) until you are happy with the length of the blanket

Next Row: S1, k5, kfb, k1, * s1, k2tog, psso, kfb, k1, kfb, k1, repeat from * to last 11sts, s1, k2tog, psso, kfb, k7

Finish with a garter stitch border – knit 11 rows

Cast off knitwise

Darn away ends

You will find my matching Yvette Baby Hat on this link ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2024/03/yvette-baby-hat.html

Yvette Baby Hat - Version 2

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 webpage or website