Child's Play Pencil Case

 

Child's Play Pencil Case

This is a fun pencil case - easy to knit and practical too. 

A great little gift idea. 

Child’s Play Pencil Case

 

Requires:

DK yarn (around 17g – 20g, if using acrylic DK)

4mm needles

I large button

 

Tension / Gauge:

22sts = 4” (10cm)

 

Instructions:

Using 4mm needles & DK yarn, cast on 36sts

1^st Row:  S1, knit to end

2^nd Row:  S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows 25 times, or until work measures around 7½ “

Next Row:  S1, knit to end

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

Next Row:  Cast off 18sts knitwise, purl to last st, k1               (18sts)

Next Row:  K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog                                 (16sts)

Next Row:  S1, k2, purl to last 3sts, k3

Next Row:  S1, knit to end

Next Row:  S1, k2, purl to last 3sts, k3

Next Row:  S1, knit to end

Next Row:  S1, k2, purl to last 3sts, k3

Next Row:  S1, k6, cast off 2sts, knit to end

Next Row:  S1, k2, p4, cast on 2sts, p4, k3

Knit 3 rows

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

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Knitted Worry Worms

 

Knitted Worry Worm

'Worry Worms' are small, wiggly worms that are used as a tool for emotional support, stress relief, and to help children or adults cope with their worries. 

They are often given with a poem - and are designed to be held when a person is feeling anxious or upset. 

The trend started in the UK and spread through social media, particularly through online crafting groups like Random Acts of Crochet Kindness on facebook.

Most Worry Worms are crocheted - but I have been asked to write a version for those who prefer to knit.

So........ I accepted the challenge ........ I am always happy to have a go!  

These are fiddly to knit - I admit it.

To get the curly body, you have to kfbfb into each stitch. 

That is ~ knit into the front, the back, the front and the back of the stitch - making 4 stitches out of each stitch.

It is a bit slow, but if you are as determined as I am - why not have a go!? 

Knitted Worry Worm

Requirements:

DK yarn – cotton or cotton blend DK works especially well (I do not recommend hairy or fuzzy yarn)

4mm needles

Googly eyes (optional) – you can embroider on the eyes if you prefer

 

Instructions:

Loosely, but evenly, cast on 35sts

Kfbf, into every stitch across the row

Cast off all the stitches until you have 20 stitches left – knit these 20 sts (this forms the head)

Cast off the remaining stitches

Using the cast on tail on a sewing needle – join the head into a circle with a couple of small stitches

Darn away ends

Add 2 little eyes – either googly eyes or embroider just a couple of short stitches for each eye with a length of dark coloured yarn - and a mouth too if you like! 

If your Worm is being unruly and not a neat spiral - then wrap it around a pencil to get it into a good shape  !    

If you want to add a message ~ There are loads of short poems available online to print or write out - an internet search will give you loads of ideas.

You might like his one ~ 

I’m your little worry worm

Here to make you smile.

If you get scared, or feel unsure

Just hold me for a while. 

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

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This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied, shared, reproduced

or republished on any webpage or website 

Crochet Worry Worms

 

Crochet Worry Worms

'Worry Worms' are small, crocheted worms that are used as a tool for emotional support, stress relief, and to help children or adults cope with their worries. 

They are often given with a poem - and are designed to be held when a person is feeling anxious or upset. 

The trend started in the UK and spread through social media, particularly through online crafting groups like Random Acts of Crochet Kindness on facebook.

There are lots of different ways of making Worry Worms – some start at the head, others the tail. 

They can be different lengths and some are more curly than others. 

There is no right or wrong – why not experiment a little, then make the version that pleases you most.

 

This is the version I often use ~ 

Crochet Worry Worm

This pattern uses UK crochet terms:

dc = double crochet

tr = treble crochet

htr = half treble crochet

 

Requirements:

DK yarn – cotton or cotton blend DK works especially well (I do not recommend hairy or fuzzy yarn)

3.5mm hook

Googly eyes (optional) – you can embroider on the eyes if you prefer

 

Instructions:

Chain 38

1dc, 2htr into the first chain stitch

3htr in every chain stitch (until the last chain stitch)

into the last chain stitch – work 1htr, 12tr, 1htr, and close with a slip stitch (this makes the head)

Fasten off

Darn away ends

Add 2 little eyes – either googly eyes or embroider just a couple of short stitches for each eye with a length of dark coloured yarn

 

Alternatives to try:

~ work 4hr in each chain stitch for a fuller longer effect

~ make the starting chain a different length

~ use a different thickness of yarn 

If you want to add a message ~ There are loads of short poems available online to print or write out - an internet search will give you loads of ideas.

You might like his one ~ 

I’m your little worry worm

Here to make you smile.

If you get scared, or feel unsure

Just hold me for a while. 

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 © 2025      ‘made by marianna’       All Rights Reserved

This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied, shared, reproduced

or republished on any webpage or website 

Babbity Hats in 3 colours

 

Babbity Baby Hats in 3 colours

I have knitted dozens of Babbity Baby Hats - in all sorts of colour combinations !

They always look good.

This version uses 3 colours - and is a great way of using up small oddments of yarn left over from other projects.

Babbity Baby Hats in 3 colours

Sizes:

Very small preemie, small preemie, medium preemie, large preemie, newborn, 0 – 3 months and around 6 months

Tension / Gauge:

22sts = 4” (10cm)

 

Requirements ~

DK yarn in 3 complementary colours

4mm needles

Very Small Premature Baby –  7″ circumference,  3½″ high

Requires around 6g - 8g of acrylic DK yarn

Instructions:

Using colour 1, cast on 36sts

1^st  Row:    Join in colour 2 and knit across the row

2^nd Row:    Join in colour 3 and knit across the row

3^rd Row:    Using colour 1, knit across the row

4^th Row:    Using colour 2, knit across the row

5^th Row:    Using colour 3, knit across the row

Repeat the last 3 rows three times more

15^th Row:    Using colour 1 or 3, knit across the row, and continue in this colour only

16^th Row:    S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows four times more

 

Shape the Top ~

Next Row:      *K3, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1               (29sts)

Next Row:      S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row:      *K2, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1               (22sts)

Next Row:      S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row:      *K1, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1               (15sts)

Next Row:      S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row:      K2tog across row to last st, k1                           (8sts)                              

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

With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops and secure
Sew up the seam.  Darn away ends

 

Small  Premature Baby –  8″ circumference,  4″ high

Requires around 8g - 10g of acrylic DK yarn

Instructions:

Using colour 1, cast on 41sts

1^st  Row:    Join in colour 2 and knit across the row

2^nd Row:    Join in colour 3 and knit across the row

3^rd Row:    Using colour 1, knit across the row

4^th Row:    Using colour 2, knit across the row

5^th Row:    Using colour 3, knit across the row

Repeat the last 3 rows four times more

18^th Row:    Using colour 1, knit across the row

19^th Row:    Using colour 1 or 2, knit across the row, and continue in this colour only

20^th Row:    S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows four times more

Shape the Top ~

Next Row:      *K3, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1               (33sts)

Next Row:      S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row:      *K2, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1               (25sts)

Next Row:      S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row:      *K1, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1               (17sts)

Next Row:      S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row:      K2tog across row to last st, k1                            (9sts)                             

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

With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops and secure
Sew up the seam.  Darn away ends.

Medium Premature Baby –  9″ circumference, 4½″ high

Requires around 12g - 14g of acrylic DK yarn

Instructions:

Using colour 1, cast, cast on 46sts

1^st  Row:    Join in colour 2 and knit across the row

2^nd Row:    Join in colour 3 and knit across the row

3^rd Row:    Using colour 1, knit across the row

4^th Row:    Using colour 2, knit across the row

5^th Row:    Using colour 3, knit across the row

Repeat the last 3 rows five times more

21^st Row:    Using colour 1 or 3, knit across the row, and continue in this colour only

22^nd Row:    S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows five times more

 

Shape the Top ~

Next Row:      *K3, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1               (37sts)

Next Row:      S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row:      *K2, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1               (28sts)

Next Row:      S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row:      *K1, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1               (19sts)

Next Row:      S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row:      K2tog across row to last st, k1                           (10sts)                             

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

With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops and secure
Sew up the seam.  Darn away ends.

Large  Premature Baby –  10″ circumference, 5″ high

Requires around 14g - 16g of acrylic DK yarn

Instructions:

Using colour 1, cast on 51sts

1^st  Row:    Join in colour 2 and knit across the row

2^nd Row:    Join in colour 3 and knit across the row

3^rd Row:    Using colour 1, knit across the row

4^th Row:    Using colour 2, knit across the row

5^th Row:    Using colour 3, knit across the row

Repeat the last 3 rows five times more

21^st Row:    Using colour 1 or 3, knit across the row, and continue in this colour only

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

Repeat the last 2 rows 7 times more

 

Shape the Top ~

Next Row:      *K3, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1               (41sts)

Next Row:      S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row:      *K2, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1               (31sts)

Next Row:      S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row:      *K1, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1               (21sts)

Next Row:      S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row:      K2tog across row to last st, k1                           (11sts)                             

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

With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops and secure
Sew up the seam.  Darn away ends.

Newborn Baby –  11″ circumference, 5½″ high

Requires around 16g - 18g of acrylic DK yarn

Instructions:

Using colour 1, cast on 56sts

1^st Row:    Join in colour 2 and knit across the row

2^nd Row:    Join in colour 3 and knit across the row

3^rd Row:    Using colour 1, knit across the row

4^th Row:    Using colour 2, knit across the row

5^th Row:    Using colour 3, knit across the row

Repeat the last 3 rows seven times more

27^th Row:    Using colour 1 or 3, knit across the row, and continue in this colour only

28^th Row:      S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows six times more  

 

Shape the Top ~

Next Row:      *K3, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1               (45sts)

Next Row:      S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row:      *K2, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1               (34sts)

Next Row:      S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row:      *K1, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1               (23sts)

Next Row:      S1, purl to last st, k1 

Next Row:      K2tog across row to last st, k1                           (12sts)                                       

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

With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops and secure
Sew up the seam.  Darn away ends.

 

 

0 – 3 Months Baby –  12″ circumference, 5¾″   high

Requires around 18g - 20g of acrylic DK yarn 

Instructions:

Using colour 1, cast on 64sts

1^st Row:    Join in colour 2 and knit across the row

2^nd Row:    Join in colour 3 and knit across the row

3^rd Row:    Using colour 1, knit across the row

4^th Row:    Using colour 2, knit across the row

5^th Row:    Using colour 3, knit across the row

Repeat the last 3 rows seven times more

27^th Row:    Using colour 1 or 3, knit across the row, and continue in this colour only

28^th Row:      S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows six times more    

 

Shape the Top ~

1^st  Row:     *K5, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                (55sts)
2^nd, 4^th, 6^th, 8^th  and 10^th Rows:    S1, purl to last st, k1
3^rd  Row:     *K4, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                (46sts)
5^th  Row:     *K3, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                (37sts)
7^th  Row:     *K2, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                (28sts)
9^th  Row      *K1, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                (19sts)
11^th Row     K2tog across row to last st, k1                            (10sts)
Cut yarn (leaving a long ‘tail’ to use for sewing up)

With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops and secure
Sew up the seam.  Darn away ends.

 

 

6 Months Baby –  13″ circumference, 6¼″ high

Requires around 20g - 22g of acrylic DK yarn

Instructions:

Using colour 1, cast on 70sts

1^st Row:    Join in colour 2 and knit across the row

2^nd Row:    Join in colour 3 and knit across the row

3^rd Row:    Using colour 1, knit across the row

4^th Row:    Using colour 2, knit across the row

5^th Row:    Using colour 3, knit across the row

Repeat the last 3 rows seven times more

27^th Row:    Using colour 1 or 3, knit across the row, and continue in this colour only

28^th Row:    S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows seven times more, increasing one stitch at end of last row            (71sts)    

 

Shape the Top  ~
1^st  Row:     *K5, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                61sts
2^nd, 4^th, 6^th, 8^th and 10^th Rows:    S1, purl to last st, k1
3^rd  Row:     *K4, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1               51sts
5^th  Row:     *K3, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1               41sts
7^th  Row:     *K2, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1               31sts
9^th  Row:     *K1, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1               21sts
11^th  Row     K2tog across row to last st, k1                         11sts

12^th Row:    S1, purl to last st, k1

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

With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops and secure
Sew up the seam.  Darn away ends.

Babity Hats in 3 colours

Have Fun ! 

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 © 2025      ‘made by marianna’       All Rights Reserved

This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied, shared, reproduced

or republished on any webpage or website