4" Crochet Heart

 

Crochet Heart

4ʺ Crochet Hearts

 

Requirements:

DK yarn

3.25mm or 3.5mm hook

 

Stitches used:  UK terminology

Chain, single crochet, half treble crochet, treble crochet, double treble crochet, slip stitch

Instructions:

Chain 4, and join into a circle with a slip stitch

 

Round 1:      Chain 3, 1 treble crochet, 3 double treble crochet, 7 treble crochet, 3 double treble crochet, 1 treble crochet, chain 3, slip stitch into ring

 

Round 2:       Chain 3, slip stitch into first gap, chain 3, 2 treble crochet in next 4 stitches, 1 treble crochet in next 3 stitches, 3 double treble crochet in next stitch, 1 treble crochet in next 3 stitches, 2 treble crochet  in next 4 stitches, 1 treble crochet in next stitch, ch3, join into base of previous treble stitch with a slip stitch

 

Round 3:       slip stitch into first gap of previous round to join

Chain 3, 1 treble crochet in next 2 stitches, 1 double treble crochet in next 2 stitches, 2 treble crochet in next 2 stitches, 1 treble crochet in next 7 stitches, 3 double treble crochet in next stitch, 1 treble crochet in next 7 stitches, 2 treble crochet  in next 2 stitches, 1 double treble crochet in next 2 stitches, 1 treble crochet in next 2 stitches, chain 3, slip stitch into next stitch to join, slip stitch into top of previous round

 

Round 4:   work 3 single crochet into the chain stitch gap, chain 1, I treble crochet in next 2 stitches, 2 treble crochet in next 2 stitches, 1 treble crochet in next 2 stitches, 1 half treble crochet in next 8 stitches, 3 treble crochet in next stitch, 1 half treble crochet in next 9 stitches, 1 treble crochet in next 2 stitches,  2 treble crochet in next 2 stitches, 1 treble crochet in next 2 stitches, chain 1, work 3 single crochet into chain stitch gap, slip stitch to join, fasten off

 

Tighten up the centre by putting the start ‘tail’ onto a sewing needle and weave it through the stitches of the first round, pull up tightly

 

If you want to make stuffed hearts ~

     make 2 pieces the same,

     join them by sewing almost all around, or crochet them together,

     add a little polyester stuffing,

     finish the joining and secure,

     make a little hanging loop if desired,

     fasten off and darn away ends.

I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.  

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Freddie Cabled Baby Blanket

Freddie Cabled Baby Blanket

Cables are timeless - and this sweet baby blanket is pretty and practical.

Requirements:

DK yarn – the amount will vary depending on the yarn you choose (less than 100g of acrylic DK for the smallest size, less than 400g for the 28” size)     

4mm and 4.5mm needles

 

Tension:

24sts = 4” (10cm)

 

How to cable:

Cable 4 = put the next 2sts onto a cable needle and hold to the front of the work, knit next 2sts, then the 2sts from the cable needle

 

Sizes:

Width ~

For a doll / very small preemie baby blanket of around 12”   Cast on 76sts

For a small preemie baby blanket of 16”                               Cast on 100sts

For a preemie baby blanket of 20”                                         Cast on 124sts

For a newborn baby blanket of 24”                                        Cast on 148sts

For a baby blanket of around 28”                                          Cast on 172sts

 

Length ~ Make your blanket square, or a little longer than it’s width.

 

If you want a different size –

You can change the size of your blanket by adding or reducing in multiples of 6 stitches

(100 +/- multiples of 6)

 

Instructions:

Using 4mm needles, cast on 124sts (or the number advised above for the size you wish to knit)

Knit 6 rows

 

Change to 4.5mm needles ~

7^th Row:           S1, k3, * p2, k4, repeat from * to end

8^th Row:           S1, k5, * p4, k2, repeat from * to last 4sts, k4

9^th Row:           S1, k3, * p2, k4, repeat from * to end

10^th Row:         S1, k5, * p4, k2, repeat from * to last 4sts, k4

11^th Row:         S1, k3, * p2, cable 4, repeat from * to end

12^th Row:         S1, k5, * p4, k2, repeat from * to last 4sts, k4

Repeat the 7^th to 12^th rows until you are happy with the length of your blanket, ending after working a 12^th row

 

Change to 4mm needles ~

Finish with a garter stitch border – knit 7 rows

Cast off knit wise

 

Darn away ends

Freddie Baby Blanket 

I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.  

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Easy Little Teddy

 

Easy Little Teddy

This cute little teddy is made all in one piece - and is easy to knit.

 

Requirements:

DK yarn - around 20g

A length of darker yarn to add the features

3.5mm (or 4mm) needles    Smaller needles prevent the stuffing showing through

Polyester stuffing

 

Size:       

- with 3.5mm needles, the height is around 6½"

- with 4mm needles, the height is around 7"

 

Instructions:

Knitted in one piece in garter stitch (every row knit)

Begin with the Front Legs

Leg 1 ~

Cast on 8sts and knit 16 rows

Break off yarn, leave stitches on the needle

Leg 2 ~

Cast on 8sts and knit 16 rows

Front Body~

Knit across leg 2, then leg 1                                      (16sts)

Knit 5 more rows

Front Arms ~

Cast on 8sts at beginning of next 2 rows                   (32sts)

Knit 8 rows

Cast off 8sts at beginning of next 2 rows                   (16sts)

Head ~

Knit 38 rows

Back Arms ~

Cast on 8sts at beginning of next 2 rows                   (32sts)

Knit 8 rows

Cast off 8sts at beginning of next 2 rows                   (16sts)

Back Body~

Knit 8 rows

Back Legs ~

Leg 1 ~

Work on first 8sts only, work 16 rows

Cast off

Leg 2 ~

Rejoin yarn to remaining 8sts and work 16 rows

Cast off

 

To complete ~

Fold in half lengthways and sew around. (Sew it with right sides facing - leave a little gap, turn it right side out, add polyester toy stuffing, and close the little gap). 

Darn away ends

 

For the face ~

Ears - Create ears by using a length of the same yarn, sewing a diagonal line across the top of the head at each side

Neck - Take a double thickness of yarn and thread around neck, weaving in and out all around, and pull tightly to draw it in. Secure with a knot

Face - Add features to the face with a darker colour

 

Add a ribbon bow around the neck if desired

Easy Little Teddy

You will find a smaller version - Tiny Ted - on this link ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2021/12/tiny-ted.html

Tiny Ted

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

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Ice Pop Sleeves

Ice Pop Sleeves 
    Knit                                     Crochet 

 

These might be just a simple tube - but they are very practical ! 

Ice Pop Sleeve                       Knitted Version

 

Requirements:

Cotton / Cotton & Acrylic Mix DK yarn

4mm needles

 

Size:

Width - 1½“ (3” all around)

Length - around 3½“ – 4”

 

Instructions:

Cast on 17sts

Work in garter stitch (every row knit) until the piece measures around 3½“ – 4”

Cast off

Join side seam

Darn away ends

 

 

 

Ice Pop Sleeve                       Crocheted Version

 

Requirements:

Cotton / Cotton & Acrylic Mix DK yarn

3.5mm hook

 

Size:

Width - 1½“ (3” all around)

Length - around 3½“ – 4”

 

Instructions:

Chain 15 stitches and join into a loop with a slip stitch

Chain 1, work 1 half-treble crochet into each chain, join with a slip stitch

Continue working in rounds, 1 half-treble in each stitch all around until the piece measures around 3½“ – 4”

Fasten off

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

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Verona Baby Hat

 

Verona Baby Hat ~ Newborn 

Verona Baby Hat ~ Large Preemie

Verona Baby Hat              Medium Preemie, Large Preemie  & Newborn Baby Hats             

Medium Preemie Hat

Size:

Width:              4¼“ (11cm),    8½“ (22cm) all around

Height:             4¼“ (11.cm)

Requirements:
DK yarn ~ around 8g - 10g
4mm needles

 

Instructions:

Cast on 45sts

Row 1:         S1, *k2, p2, rep from * to last 4sts, k2, p1, k1

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

Repeat the last 2 rows twice more

Row 7:         S1, knit to end

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

Repeat the last 2 rows 8 times more

Shape the Top ~

Row 25:      S1, knit to end

Row 26:       S1, k1, p2, *  k2tog, p2, k2, p2, rep from * to last st, k1                   40sts

Row 27:      S1, knit to end

Row 28:       S1, k1, p2, k1, p2, * k2tog, p2, k1, p2, rep from * to last 5sts, k2tog, p2, k1               35sts

Row 29:      S1, knit to end

Row 30:       S1, k1, * p2tog, k1, rep from * to end                                      24sts

Row 31:      S1,  * k1, p1, rep from * to last st, k1                    

Row 32:      * P2tog across row                                                                12sts

Row 33:       S1,* k2tog across row to last st, k1                                         7sts

Cut the 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 darn away ends.

 

Large Preemie Hat      

 

Size: 

Width:              5“ (13cm),    10” all around

Height:             5” (13cm)

 

Requires:

DK yarn ~ around 15g

4mm needles

 

Instructions:

Cast on 53sts

Row 1:         S1, *k2, p2, rep from * to last 4sts, k2, p1, k1

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

Repeat the last 2 rows three times more

Row 9:         S1, knit to end

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

Repeat the last 2 rows 9 times more

Shape the Top ~

Row 29:      S1, knit to end

Row 30:       S1, k1, p2, *  k2tog, p2, k2, p2, rep from * to last st, k1                   47sts

Row 31:      S1, knit to end

Row 32:       S1, k1, p2, k1, p2, * k2tog, p2, k1, p2, rep from * to last 5sts, k2tog, p2, k1              41sts

Row 33:      S1, knit to end

Row 34:       S1, k1, * p2tog, k1, rep from * to end                                      28sts

Row 35:       S1,  * k1, p1, rep from * to last st, k1                    

Row 36:       * P2tog across row                                                               14sts

Row 37:       S1,* k2tog across row to last st, k1                                         8sts

Cut the 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 darn away ends.

 

Newborn  Hat     

Size: 

Width:    5¼ “ (13.25cm),   10½ ” (26.5cm) all around 

Height:   5¼“  (13.25cm)

Requirements:
DK yarn ~ around 18g – 20g
4mm needles

 

Instructions:

Cast on 61sts

Row 1:         S1, *k2, p2, rep from * to last 4sts, k2, p1, k1

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

Repeat the last 2 rows three times more

Row 9:         S1, knit to end

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

Repeat the last 2 rows 11 times more

Shape the Top ~

Row 33:      S1, knit to end

Row 34:       S1, k1, p2, *  k2tog, p2, k2, p2, rep from * to last st, k1                   54sts

Row 35:      S1, knit to end

Row 36:       S1, k1, p2, k1, p2, * k2tog, p2, k1, p2, rep from * to last 5sts, k2tog, p2, k1               47sts

Row 37:      S1, knit to end

Row 38:       S1, k1, * p2tog, k1, rep from * to end                                      32sts

Row 39:      S1,  * k1, p1, rep from * to last st, k1                    

Row 40:      * P2tog across row                                                                16sts

Row 41:       S1,* k2tog across row to last st, k1                                        9sts

Cut the 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 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

Copyright © 2026      ‘made by marianna’       All Rights Reserved

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

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