Christmas Egg Cosy

 

So cute  ~  a little egg cosy hat for the festive season.

Christmas Egg Cosy

Christmas Egg Cosies

Requirements:

DK yarn -  you only need a small amount, around 3g

3.5mm needles (or similar)

 

Instructions:

Cast on 24sts

Rows 1 – 4:  Knit

Row 5:    Knit

Row 6:    Purl

Row 7:    Knit

Row 8:    Purl

Row 9:    Knit

Row 10:  Purl

Row 11:  *K4, k2tog, rep from * to end  (20sts)

Row 12:  Purl

Row 13:  Knit

Row 14:  Purl

Row 15:  *K3, k2tog, rep from * to end  (16sts)

Row 16:  Purl

Row 17:  Knit

Row 18:  Purl

Row 19:  *K2, k2tog, rep from * to end  (12sts)

Row 20:  Purl

Row 21:  Knit

Row 22:  Purl

Row 23:  *K1, k2tog, rep from * to end  (8sts)

Row 24:  Purl

Row 25:  Knit

Row 26:  Purl

Row 27:  Knit

Row 28:  Purl

Row 29:  *K2tog, rep from * to end       (4sts)

Row 30:  Purl

Row 31:  Knit

Row 32:  Purl

Repeat the last 2 rows 6 times more

Row 45:  K2tog, k2tog

Row 46:  K2tog

Fasten off

 

To complete:  Fold in half lengthways with right sides together, and join by seaming from the cast on edge up for around 3½”. Turn right side out pushing the 'tail' through - and tie a knot near the end. Bend down the top third. 

 

Pop a cosy on top of a breakfast boiled egg for a little festive fun.

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BEE Creme Egg Covers

 

Bee Creme Egg Covers                    For Cadbury’s Crème Eggs

 

Width:  2¼“            Height:  2¼“

 

 

Requires:

DK yarn in black, yellow and white

3.25mm needles

 

 

Instructions:

Using black DK yarn & 3.25mm needles ~

Cast on 23sts

Rib 2 rows

Add in yellow (do not cut off black, just carry it loosely up the side)

Using yellow ~

Knit a row

Purl a row

Using black ~

Knit a row

Purl a row

 

Repeat the last 4 rows twice more

 

Cut off black and continue in yellow only ~

 

Knit a row

Purl a row

 

Shape Top ~

Row 17:        K2tog across the row to last st, k1                    (12sts)

Row 18:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 19:        K2tog across the row                                         (6sts)

Cut the yarn leaving a short ‘tail’.

 

With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining stitches and secure

Sew up seam

 

Add features – for eyes you can embroider them on, or add tiny buttons or bought googly eyes

 

Antennae -

Using Black cast on 11sts, cast off

Fold in half, and attach to the top of the head with a couple of stitches

 

Wings -

Using White cast on 13sts

Row 1:    Kfb, knit to last 2sts, kfb, k1                          15sts

Row 2:    Kfb, knit to last 2sts, kfb, k1                          17sts

Row 3:    Kfb, knit to last 2sts, kfb, k1                          19sts

Row 4:    Knit

Row 5:    K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog                       17sts

Row 6:    K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog                       15sts

Row 7:    K2tog, knit to last 2sts, k2tog                       13sts

Cast off

Attach to the body with a couple of stitches

 

Darn away ends

 

Pop a chocolate creme egg inside and gift to a family member or friend !

 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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ORLA Fingerless Mittens

 I love these fingerless mittens - they are knitted with DK yarn, but the textured stitch pattern makes them thick and cosy. 

A lovely little gift. 

ORLA Fingerless Mittens                Adult Woman

 

Requirements:

DK yarn ~ around 27g - 30g

5mm needles

 

Size:

Width:    7” (18cm)  all around

Length:  7” (18cm)

 

Instructions:              

 

Make 2 mittens the same

 

Cast on 37sts, leaving a tail to use for joining

Row 1:  S1, knit to end

Row 2:  S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 3:  S1, * k1, slip next stitch knitwise, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

Row 4:  S1, * k1, take yarn to front, slip next stitch purwise, and put yarn to back again, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

 

Repeat the last 4 rows 14 times more or until work measures around 7”

Next Row:  S1, knit to end

Cast off knitwise, leaving a ‘tail’ to use for joining

Fold in half lengthwise. Using the cast on tail, join the sides up to 3 inches. This is the bottom of the mitten. Using the cast off tail, seam the sides up to 2 inches for the top of the mitten. This should leave a 2 inch gap for the thumb.

 

Darn away ends

 

 

 

ORLA Fingerless Mittens               Teenager / Small Adult

 

Requirements:

 

DK yarn ~  around 25g - 30g

5mm needles

 

Size:

 

Width:              6½" (16.5cm)  all around

Length:            6¾"  (17cm)

 

 

Instructions:              

 

Make 2 mittens the same

 

Cast on 35sts leaving a tail to use for joining

Row 1:  S1, knit to end

Row 2:  S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 3:  S1, * k1, slip next stitch knitwise, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

Row 4:  S1, * k1, take yarn to front, slip next stitch purwise, and put yarn to back again, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

 

Repeat the last 4 rows until work measures around 6¾" 

Next Row:  S1, knit to end

Cast off knitwise, leaving a ‘tail’ to use for joining

 

Fold in half lengthwise. Using the cast on tail, join the sides up to 2¾ inches. This is the bottom of the mitten. Using the cast off tail, seam the sides up to 2 inches for the top of the mitten. This should leave a 2 inch gap for the thumb.

 

Darn away ends

 

 

ORLA Fingerless Mittens                Child – Large             

 

Requirements:

 

DK yarn   around 22g - 26g

5mm needles

 

Size:

 

Width:              6¼" (16cm)  all around

Length:            6½" (16.5cm)

 

 

Instructions:              

 

Make 2 mittens the same

 

Cast on 33sts leaving a tail to use for joining

Row 1:  S1, knit to end

Row 2:  S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 3:  S1, * k1, slip next stitch knitwise, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

Row 4:  S1, * k1, take yarn to front, slip next stitch purwise, and put yarn to back again, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

 

Repeat the last 4 rows until work measures around 6½" 

Next Row:  S1, knit to end

Cast off knitwise, leaving a ‘tail’ to use for joining

 

Fold in half lengthwise. Using the cast on tail, join the sides up to 2½ inches. This is the bottom of the mitten. Using the cast off tail, seam the sides up to 2 inches for the top of the mitten. This should leave a 2 inch gap for the thumb.

 

Darn away ends

 

 

 

ORLA Fingerless Mittens                Child – Medium          

 

Requirements:

 

DK yarn  ~ around 20g - 24g

5mm needles

 

Size:

 

Width:              6" (15cm)  all around

Length:            6" (15cm)

 

 

Instructions:              

 

Make 2 mittens the same

 

Cast on 31sts leaving a tail to use for joining

Row 1:  S1, knit to end

Row 2:  S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 3:  S1, * k1, slip next stitch knitwise, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

Row 4:  S1, * k1, take yarn to front, slip next stitch purwise, and put yarn to back again, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

 

Repeat the last 4 rows until work measures around 6”

Next Row:  S1, knit to end

Cast off knitwise, leaving a ‘tail’ to use for joining

 

Fold in half lengthwise. Using the cast on tail, join the sides up to 2½ inches. This is the bottom of the mitten. Using the cast off tail, seam the sides up to 2 inches for the top of the mitten. This should leave a 1½ inch gap for the thumb.

 

Darn away ends

 

 

 

 

ORLA Fingerless Mittens                Child – Small              

 

Requirements:

 

DK yarn  ~  around 16g - 20g

5mm needles

 

Size:

 

Width:              5½" (14cm)  all around

Length:             5" (13cm)

 

 

Instructions:              

 

Make 2 mittens the same

 

Cast on 29sts leaving a tail to use for joining

Row 1:  S1, knit to end

Row 2:  S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 3:  S1, * k1, slip next stitch knitwise, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

Row 4:  S1, * k1, take yarn to front, slip next stitch purwise, and put yarn to back again, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

 

Repeat the last 4 rows until work measures around 5”

Next Row:  S1, knit to end

Cast off knitwise, leaving a ‘tail’ to use for joining

 

Fold in half lengthwise. Using the cast on tail, join the sides up to 2 inches. This is the bottom of the mitten. Using the cast off tail, seam the sides up to 1½ inches for the top of the mitten. This should leave a 1½ inch gap for the thumb.

 

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 © 2022      ‘made by marianna’      All Rights Reserved

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

 reproduced or republished without permission on any webpage or website