Sparkly Top Knot Chocolate Orange Covers

 

Sparkly Top Knot Chocolate Orange Covers

These cute little hats are very quick to knit!   

Perfect for fundraisers, gifts or decorations. 

I used sparkly yarn which the photos don't pick up - but any DK yarn can be used.

Sparkly Top Knot Hat              Cover for a Chocolate Orange

 

Requirements:

DK yarn (a small amount of white, and around 6g of sparkly yarn)

3.5mm knitting needles

 

Instructions:

Using White yarn ~

Cast on 41sts

1^st Row:  S1, *k1, p1, repeat from * to the last 2sts, k2

2^nd Row:  S1, *p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Repeat last 2 rows three times more

 

Cut off White, join in Sparkly yarn

9^th Row:  S1, knit to end

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

Repeat last 2 rows 6 times more

23^rd Row: *K2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1               21sts

24^th Row:  S1, purl to last st, k1

25^th Row: *K2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1               11sts

26^th Row: *P3tog, p2tog, p2tog, p2tog, p2tog              5sts

Knit 17 rows

Cast off

 

Sew up the side seam, using the corresponding colour for each section – pushing the top 17 rows through to the right side.

Tie a knot in the top 17 rows

Darn away ends

 

Fill with a Terry’s Chocolate Orange

 

You will find lots more ideas on this link !  :)  

https://www.mariannaslazydaisydesigns.com/post/top-10-chocolate-orange-cover-patterns

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Madison Baby Hats

 

Madison Baby Hats

Tension:

22sts = 4” (10cm)

 

Madison Baby Hat    Large  Premature Baby –  10½ʺ circumference, 5¼ʺ high      

 

Requirements:

DK yarn (around 12 – 15g of acrylic DK

4mm needles

 

Instructions:

Using 4mm needles & DK yarn, cast on 55sts

1^st Row:         S1, knit to end of row

Repeat this row 3 times more

5^th Row:           S1, *  k2, p1, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

6^th Row:           S1, * p2, k1, repeat from * to end

7^th Row:           S1, *  k2, p1, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

8^th Row:           S1, knit to end

Repeat the last 4 rows four times more

25^th Row:         S1, knit to end of row

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

27^th Row:         S1, knit to end of row

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

29^th Row:        S1, knit to end of row

30^th Row:         Kfb, purl to last st, k1                                     (56sts)

 

Shape 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 end of row

Next Row:      * k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                     (12sts)         

Next Row:      S1, purl to last st, k1         

                   

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.

 

 

Madison Baby Hat                Newborn Baby –  11½ʺ circumference, 5¾ʺ high

 

Requirements:

DK yarn (around 20g of acrylic DK)

4mm needles

 

Instructions:

Using 4mm needles & DK yarn, cast on 61sts

1^st Row:           S1, knit to end of row

Repeat this row 5 times more

7^th Row:           S1, *  k2, p1, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

8^th Row:           S1, * p2, k1, repeat from * to end

9^th Row:           S1, *  k2, p1, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

10^th Row:         S1, knit to end

Repeat the last 4 rows four times more

27^th Row:       S1, knit to end of row

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

Repeat the last 2 rows three times more

 

Shape Top ~

Next Row:      *K4, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1            (51sts)

Next Row:      S1, purl to last st, k1

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, repeat from * to last st, k1                  (11sts)         

Next Row:      S1, purl to last st, k1                             

 

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.

 

 

Madison Baby Hat                3 months Baby –  12½ʺ circumference, 6¼ʺ high

 

Requirements:

DK yarn (around 25g of acrylic DK)

4mm needles

 

Instructions:

Using 4mm needles & DK yarn, cast on 67sts

1^st Row:           S1, knit to end of row

Repeat this row 5 times more

7^th Row:           S1, *  k2, p1, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

8^th Row:           S1, * p2, k1, repeat from * to end

9^th Row:           S1, *  k2, p1, repeat from * to last 3sts, k3

10^th Row:         S1, knit to end

Repeat the last 4 rows five times more

31^st Row:       S1, knit to end of row

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

Repeat the last 2 rows three times more

 

Shape Top ~

Next Row:      *K4, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1               (56sts)

Next Row:      S1, purl to last st, k1

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, repeat from * to last st, k1              (12sts)         

Next Row:      S1, purl to last st, k1                             

 

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
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Chunky Christmas Stockings - for Children

Chunky Christmas Stockings

 

Chunky Christmas Stocking ~ 9ʺ

 

Size:

Width - 3½ʺ across, (7" all around)    Length - around 9ʺ

Requires:

UK Chunky yarn OR 2 strands of DK knitted together

(For my stocking - I used 2 strands of white DK for the top border – then 1 strand of white and 1 strand of King Cole Glitz DK for the main part.

Red would also look good – or any Christmas colours -  sparkly or glittery yarn

6mm needles

Instructions:

Cast on 28sts

Knit 6 rows

Beginning with a knit row, work in stocking stitch (one row knit, one row purl) for 22 rows

 

Shape heel as follows -

Row 1:  Slip 1 knitwise, k15, turn

Row 2:  Slip 1 purlwise, p3, turn

Row 3:  Slip 1 knitwise, k5, turn

Row 4:  Slip 1 purlwise, p7, turn

Row 5:  Slip 1 knitwise, k9, turn

Row 6:  Slip 1 purlwise, p11, turn

Row 7:  Slip 1 knitwise, k13, turn

Row 8:  Slip 1 purlwise, p15, turn

Row 9:  Slip 1 knitwise, k17, turn

Row 10:  Slip 1 purlwise, p19, turn

Row 11:  Slip 1 knitwise, k21, turn

Row 12:  Slip 1 purlwise, p23, turn

Row 13:  Knit to end

Beginning with a purl row, work in stocking stitch (one row knit, one row purl) for 12 rows

 

Shape toe as follows -

P2tog all across row  (14sts)

K2tog all across row  (7sts)

Break off yarn.

Thread the yarn on to a needle and thread it through the remaining stitches.

Pull tightly and fasten off.

 

Sew up side seam

Darn away ends

Add a little ribbon bow or Christmas button if desired

 

 

Chunky Christmas Stocking ~ 11” 

Size:

Width - 4ʺ across, 8" all around      Length - around 11ʺ

Requires:

UK Chunky yarn OR 2 strands of DK knitted together

(For my stocking - I used 2 strands of white DK for the top border – then 1 strand of white and 1 strand of King Cole Glitz DK for the main part.

Red would also look good – or any Christmas colours -  sparkly or glittery yarn

6mm needles

 

Instructions:

Cast on 32sts 

Knit 8 rows

Beginning with a knit row, work in stocking stitch (one row knit, one row purl) for 26 rows

 

Shape heel as follows -

Row 1:  K18, turn

Row 2:  Slip 1 purlwise, p3, turn

Row 3:  Slip 1 knitwise, k5, turn

Row 4:  Slip 1 purlwise, p7, turn

Row 5:  Slip 1 knitwise, k9, turn

Row 6:  Slip 1 purlwise, p11, turn

Row 7:  Slip 1 knitwise, k13, turn

Row 8:  Slip 1 purlwise, p15, turn

Row 9:  Slip 1 knitwise, k17, turn

Row 10:  Slip 1 purlwise, p19, turn

Row 11:  Slip 1 knitwise, k21, turn

Row 12:  Slip 1 purlwise, p23, turn

Row 13:  Slip 1 knitwise, k25, turn

Row 14:  Slip 1 purlwise, p27, turn

Row 15:  Knit to end

Beginning with a purl row, work in stocking stitch (one row knit, one row purl) for 14 more rows

 

Shape toe as follows -

P2tog all across row  (16sts)

K2tog all across row  (8sts)

Break off yarn.

Thread the yarn on to a needle and thread it through the remaining stitches.

Pull tightly and fasten off.

Sew up side seam

Darn away ends

Add a little ribbon bow or Christmas button of desired.

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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Easy Little Crochet Teddy

 

BUDDY - Easy Little Crochet Teddy

This little Teddy is called BUDDY - suggested by Jane Munro - a perfect choice of name. Thank you Jane for your suggestion.

Easy Little Crochet Teddy

Height – around 6 ½ ʺ

DK yarn and a 3.5mm hook

Worked flat – and in double crochet throughout

 

①       Start with the first leg – 7sts wide

            Work until 5cm have been worked

            Cut off the yarn

            Leave this leg aside for later

 

②       Work the second leg – 7sts wide

            Work until 5cm have been worked

            Do Not cut off the yarn ~

 

③       Continue across first leg then second leg to join the body

            Continue on these 14sts until a further 4.5cm have been worked

 

④       Add on a further 7sts at each side to make the arms (by making a chain at

 each side)

            Continue on these 28sts until a further 3.5cm have been worked

 

⑤       Work 21sts, turn,

work 14sts, turn (these 14sts form the head)

Continue on these 14sts until a further 5cm have been worked

 

This completes the Front of the Ted ~ do not cut the yarn - continue for the Back

 

⑥       Continue on these 14sts until a further 5cm have been worked

 

⑦       Add on a further 7sts at each side to make the arms (by making a chain at

each side)

          Continue on these 28sts until a further 3.5cm have been worked

 

⑧       Work 21sts, turn,

work 14sts, turn (these 14sts form the body)

Continue on these 14sts until a further 4.5cm have been worked

 

⑨       Work 7sts, turn, (these 7sts form the first leg)

Continue on these 7sts until a further 5cm have been worked

Cut off the yarn

 

⑩       Rejoin yarn for the second leg and work across remaining 7sts

            Work until 5cm have been worked

            Cut off the yarn

 

Join the Teddy all around (right sides together) using a length of yarn and a sewing needle, leaving a gap to use for stuffing

Turn right side out

 

Add features to the face using a length of dark coloured yarn

Create ears by sewing a line across the top of the head at each side

 

Stuff the Teddy with polyester toy filling and close up the gap

It you would like to make a bigger Crochet Teddy - you will find my instructions on this link ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2018/08/scrappy-ted-scrappy-ted-i-used-scrappy.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.  

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Soft Ball / Stress Ball - Knitted

 

Soft Ball / Stress Ball 

Soft Ball /  Stress Ball

 

Requirements:

DK yarn

3.5mm (or 3.25mm) needles

Polyester stuffing

 

Instructions:              Circumference around 8½”

Cast on 6sts

Row 1:          Kfb in first 5sts, k1             (11sts)

Row 2:          Purl

Row 3:          (K1, kfb) 5 times, k1          (16sts)

Row 4:          Purl

Row 5:          (K2, kfb) 5 times, k1          (21sts)

Row 6:          Purl

Row 7:          (K3, kfb) 5 times, k1          (26sts)

Row 8:          Purl

Row 9:          (K4, kfb) 5 times, k1          (31sts)

Row 10:        Purl

Row 11:         (K5, kfb) 5 times, k1          (36sts)

Row 12:        Purl

Row 13:         (K6, kfb) 5 times, k1          (41sts)

Row 14:        Purl

Row 15:         (K7, kfb) 5 times, k1          (46sts)

Row 16:        Purl

Row 17:         Knit

Row 18:        Purl

Repeat the last 2 rows once more

Row 21:        (K7, k2tog) 5 times, k1       (41sts)

Row 22:        Purl

Row 23:        (K6, k2tog) 5 times, k1       (36sts)

Row 24:        Purl

Row 25:        (K5, k2tog) 5 times, k1       (31sts)

Row 26:        Purl

Row 27:        (K4, k2tog) 5 times, k1       (26sts)

Row 28:        Purl

Row 29:        (K3, k2tog) 5 times, k1       (21sts)

Row 30:        Purl

Row 31:        (K2, k2tog) 5 times, k1       (16sts)

Row 32:        Purl

Row 33:        (K1, k2tog) 5 times, k1       (11sts)

Row 34:        Purl

Row 35:        (K2tog) 5 times, k1             (6sts)

Cut yarn, leaving a ‘tail’  to use for joining

Thread the tail into a sewing needle, pull it through all remaining stitches and gather together

Fasten off securely.

Join side seam most of the way – leaving an opening. Fill with polyester stuffing. Sew the rest of the seam closed. Gather the cast on stitches together, and fasten off securely.

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

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