Marianna's Lazy Daisy Days: 2025

Thursday, 27 November 2025

Little Stuffed Hearts ~ Knitted

Little Stuffed Heart

These sweet little hearts are knitted flat in one piece - with a seam down the centre back.

They are quick and easy to knit.

Many NHS hospitals welcome these little hearts - knitted in pairs. One to stay with a patient, and the other for a family member ....... to keep them connected in their thoughts.

I didn't invent this way of knitting a heart - many were knitted and donated since Covid times - but this is my easy version.

Each little heart measures around 3" (8cm)

Little Stuffed Hearts

Requirements:

DK yarn

3.25mm / 3.5mm / 3.75mm knitting needles

Polyester stuffing

Instructions:

Cast on 4sts

Row 1: Kfb, k1, kfb, k1 6sts

Row 2: S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 3: Kfb twice, k1, kfb twice, k1 10sts

Row 4: S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 5: S1, kfb twice, k3, kfb twice, k2 14sts

Row 6: S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 7: S1, k1, kfb twice, k5, kfb twice, k3 18sts

Row 8: S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 9: S1, k2, kfb twice, k7, kfb twice, k4 22sts

Row 10: S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 11: S1, k3, kfb twice, k9, kfb twice, k5 26sts

Row 12: S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 13: S1, k4, kfb twice, k11, kfb twice, k6 30sts

Row 14: S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 15: S1, k5, kfb twice, k13, kfb twice, k7 34sts

Row 16: S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 17: S1, knit to end

Row 18: S1, p16, place the last 17sts on a stitch holder to hold them to work later

For rows 19 to 23 work the 17sts on your knitting needle for the first top piece

Row 19: S1, knit to end

Row 20: S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 21: S1, s1, k1, psso, k3, k2tog, k1, s1, k1, psso, k3, k2tog, k1 13sts

Row 22: S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 23: S1, s1, k1, psso, k1, k2tog, k1, s1. K1, psso, k1, k2tog, k1 9sts

Cut the yarn leaving a 15cm tail, if you wish to have a hanging cord. Thread the tail onto a sewing needle and pull through the remaining stitches on the knitting needle.

Gather together tightly and secure

Now place the remaining 17sts back on your knitting needle with the wrong side facing you, ready to purl

Row 1: K1, purl to last st, k1 17sts

Row 2: S1, knit to end

Row 3: S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 4: S1, s1, k1, psso, k3, k2tog, k1, s1, k1, psso, k3, k2tog, k1 13sts

Row 5: S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 6: S1, s1, k1, psso, k1, k2tog, k1, s1. k1, psso, k1, k2tog, k1 9sts

Cut the yarn leaving a 15cm tail, if you wish to have a hanging cord. Thread the tail onto a sewing needle and pull through the remaining stitches on the knitting needle.

Gather together tightly and secure

Sew the side edges of the heart tops together (from the cast off stitches down to the centre). Then sew the side edges together for the seam that runs down the centre back of the heart, adding stuffing as you sew. Finish by gathering the cast on stitches together at the bottom of the heart.

If you wish, you can add a little hanging cord by securing and tying two tails together with a little knot near the top.

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, 11 November 2025

Phone / Sunglasses Case

Phone / Sunglasses Cases

These easy-to-knit cases are so practical - and each requires just 15g - 20g of DK yarn !

Stocking Stitch Version ~

Stocking Stitch Phone / Sunglasses Case

Instructions:

Using 4mm needles & DK yarn, cast on 44sts

1st Row: S1, knit to end

2^nd Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat these 2 rows 21 more times

Place a stitch marker or safety pin on the first stitch of the last row worked

45^th Row: Cast off 22sts, knit to end (22sts)

46^th Row: K2tog, k1, purl to last 3sts, k1, k2tog (20sts)

47^th Row: S1, knit to end

48^th Row: S1, k1, purl to last 2sts, k2

49^th Row: S1, k8, cast off 2sts, k8

50^th Row: S1, k1, p7, cast on 2sts, p7, k2

51^st Row: S1,

Cast off

Fold in half lengthways, and join the side seam (from the cast on up to the stitch marker)

Join the lower edge seam

Darn away ends

Fold down the top and add a button to correspond to the buttonhole

2 x 2 Ribbed Version ~

2 x 2 Rib Phone / Sunglasses Case

Instructions:

Using 4mm needles & DK yarn, cast on 44sts

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

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

Repeat these 2 rows 21 times more (or until your work measures around 7½” from the cast on)

Place a stitch marker or safety pin on the first stitch of the last row worked

45^th Row: Cast off 22sts, p1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 4sts, k2, p1, k1 (22sts)

46^th Row: K2tog, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 4sts, p2, k2tog (20sts)

47^th Row: S1, * k2, p2, rep from * to last 3sts, k3

48^th Row: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

49^th Row: S1, k2, p2, k2, p2, cast off 2sts, p1, k2, p2, k3

50^th Row: S1, * p2, k2, p2, k2, cast on 2sts, k2, p2, k2, p2, k1

51^st Row: S1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

Cast off

Fold in half lengthways, and join the side seam (from the cast on up to the stitch marker)

Join the lower edge seam

Darn away ends

Fold down the top and add a button to correspond to the buttonhole

Twisted Rib Version ~

Twisted Rib Phone / Sunglasses Case

Instructions:

Using 4mm needles & DK yarn, cast on 44sts

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

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

Repeat the last 2 rows once more

Row 5: S1, * k2tog-fb, p2, rep from * to last 3sts, k2tog-fb, k1

Row 6: S1, * p2, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

Row 7: S1,* k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

Row 8: S1, * p2, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

Row 9: S1,* k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

Row 10: S1, * p2, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

Repeat the last 6 rows 5 times more

Row 41: S1, * k2tog-fb, p2, rep from * to last 3sts, k2tog-fb, k1

Row 42: S1, * p2, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

Row 43: S1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

Row 44: S1, * p2, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

Place a stitch marker or safety pin on the first stitch of the last row worked

45^th Row: Cast off 22sts, p1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 4sts, k2, p1, k1 (22sts)

46^th Row: K2tog, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 4sts, p2, k2tog (20sts)

47^th Row: S1, * k2tog-fb, p2, rep from * to last 3sts, k2tog-fb, k1

48^th Row: S1, * p2, k2, repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1

49^th Row: S1, k2, p2, k2, p2, cast off 2sts, p1, k2, p2, k3

50^th Row: S1, * p2, k2, p2, k2, cast on 2sts, k2, p2, k2, p2, k1

51^st Row: S1, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

Cast off

Fold in half lengthways, and join the side seam (from the cast on up to the stitch marker)

Join the lower edge seam

Darn away ends

Fold down the top and add a button to correspond to the buttonhole

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

Sunday, 9 November 2025

Syringe Driver Bag - Knitted Version

Syringe Driver Bags

What are syringe driver bags used for ?

Syringe driver bags are used to discreetly and comfortably hold a syringe driver for palliative care patients. They help patients carry their medication pump, which is often used for continuous pain relief, to allow for greater mobility and ease of movement.

They make it easier for patients to move around
They protect the syringe driver from falling
They make it easier for nurses to transfer patients
They provide a sense of normalcy and privacy, which can improve a patient's experience and dignity

Each bag is donated to one person. They are not transferable due to the possibility of cross infection. This means there is a constant demand.

Please check with your local hospital / hospice / charity before you start knitting - to find out if they need any syringe driver bags and if they have specific requirements.

Syringe Driver Bag

Requirements:

2 strands of DK knitted together - or one strand of UK Chunky Weight yarn

(use washable yarn – acrylic, cotton yarn or a cotton blend is good). Around 60g.

6½ mm needles

Tension / Gauge:

15sts = 4” (10cm)

Abbreviations:

S1 = slip one stitch knitwise

Dimensions:

The bag will be approx. ~

5 - 6” wide (10 - 12” all around)

8¾” high

Instructions:

For the bag ~

Cast on 20sts

Knit 4 rows

Row 5: S1, knit to end of row

Row 6: S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows until work measures 16” from cast on

Knit 5 rows

Cast off

Fold in half and join the 2 side seams using a length of yarn and a sewing needle

For the strap ~

Cast on 8sts

Knit every row, until the strap measures 34”

Cast off

Use the cast on and cast off ‘tails’ and a sewing needle to attach the strap securely to the top of the bag at each side

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 webpage or website

Syringe Driver Bag - Crochet Version

What are syringe driver bags used for ?

They make it easier for patients to move around
They protect the syringe driver from falling
They make it easier for nurses to transfer patients
They provide a sense of normalcy and privacy, which can improve a patient's experience and dignity

Each bag is donated to one person. They are not transferable due to the possibility of cross infection. This means there is a constant demand.

Please check with your local hospital / hospice / charity before you start making these - to find out if they need any syringe driver bags and if they have specific requirements.

Syringe Driver Bag - Crochet Version

Requirements:

2 strands of DK worked together - or one strand of UK Chunky Weight yarn

(use washable yarn – acrylic, cotton yarn or a cotton blend is good). Around 60g - 80g.

5mm crochet hook

Tension / Gauge:

12sts = 4” (10cm)

Abbreviations:

This pattern used UK terminology

ch = chain

dc = double crochet

tr = treble crochet

Dimensions:

The bag will be approx. ~

5 - 6” wide (10 - 12” all around)

8¾” high

Instructions:

Bag ~

Chain 38

Work 1tr into third chain from hook, then 1tr into each chain to end (36sts)

Slip stitch to join into a circle (the bag will be worked in the round)

Ch3, work 1tr in each stitch all around, join with a slip stitch

Repeat the last round until work measures around 8 - 8½ʺ

Ch2, work 1dc in each stitch all around, join with a slip stitch

Fasten off

Using the starting tail and a sewing needle - join the first and last stitches of the first row

Join the lower edge of the bag – you can crochet together or sew the seam

Darn away ends

Strap ~

Chain 9

Work 1tr into third chain from hook, then 1tr into each chain to end, turn (7sts)

Ch2, work 1tr in next 6sts, turn

Repeat the last row until strap measures around 34ʺ

Fasten off

Use the start and end tails and a sewing needle to attach the strap securely to the top of the bag at each side

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 webpage or website

Friday, 7 November 2025

Poppy for Remembrance

Crochet Poppies for Remembrance

POPPY

Requirements:

Small amount of red double knitting yarn

Scrap of black yarn

Small amount of green yarn (the leaf is optional)

A badge pin, or safety pin (if it is to be worn)

3.5mm crochet hook

This pattern uses UK terminology ~

ch = chain

dc = double crochet

htr = half treble crochet

tr = treble crochet

dtr = double treble crochet

Flower ~

Using black yarn:

Chain 3, join with a slip stitch into a ring

Round 1: ch2, work 9dc into the ring (10sts)

Cut off black yarn

Using red yarn:

Round 2: ch2, work 1dc in same stitch, work 2dc in each stitch all around (20sts)

Round 3: ch3, (2dtr in next st, 1dtr in next st) 3 times, 2dtr in next st, 3ch, slip stitch into next st, 2ch and 1tr into same st, (1dtr next st, 2dtr next st) 5 times, 1tr next st, ch2, slip stitch to join up and then fasten off,

Leaf ~ (optional)

Using green:

Chain 12

Work 1dc in the 3rd chain from the hook, 1dc in next ch, 1htr in next ch, 1htr in next ch, 1tr in next 4 chain stitches, 1dtr in next ch, 1dtr in last ch

Turn work and proceed on the other side: ch4, 1dtr in next st, 1tr in next 4sts, 1htr in next 2sts, 1dc in next 2sts, slip stitch in the last stitch, fasten off.

Darn away ends

Attach the leaf to the back of the poppy flower

Add a badge pin or safety pin if the poppy is to be worn

Poppy for Remembrance

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