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Friday, 17 July 2026

Ghost Chocolate Orange Cover

Requirements:

DK yarn – white

A length of black to add on eyes

3.5mm crochet hook

Size:

Width: 3½“ (7” all around)

Height: 3½“

Pattern:

This pattern is written in UK terminology

tr = treble crochet dc = crochet crochet ch = chain

Worked in the round

Chain 4, join with a slip stitch into a ring

Round 1: Ch3, make 9tr into ring, slip stitch to join (10sts)

Round 2: Ch3 then tr in same stitch as ch2, 2tc in each stitch all around, join with slip stitch (20sts)

Round 3: Ch3 then 1tr in same stitch as ch2, * 1tr in next stitch, 2tr in next stitch repeat from * all around, join with slip stitch (30sts)

Round 4: Ch3, 1tr in each stitch all around, join with slip stitch (30sts)

Rounds 5 - 9: Repeat round 4

Round 10: Ch3, 5tc in same st, *miss a stitch, slip st into next st, miss a st, 6tc in next st, repeat from * all around, join with slip stitch

Fasten off

Weave in ends

Use a length of dark yarn on a sewing needle to add 2 eyes

Pop a Terry's Chocolate Orange inside for a cute little Halloween gift!

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

These patterns (the information and photos) may not be copied, shared,
reproduced or republished on any webpage or website

Thursday, 16 July 2026

Witch's Hat Chocolate Orange Cover

Witch's Hat

Witch's Hat ~ for a Terry’s Chocolate Orange

Requirements:

DK yarn in 2 colours

3.5mm crochet hook

Size:

Width: 3½“ (7” all around)

Pattern:

This pattern is written in UK terminology

tr = treble crochet dc = crochet crochet ch = chain

Instructions:

Worked in the round

Ch 4, join into a ring

Round 1: Ch2, 7tc into ring, join with a slip st (8)

Round 2: Ch2, 1tc in each st all around, join with a slip st (8)

Round 3: Ch2, 1tc in same st, 1tc in next st, *2tc in next st, 1tc in next st, repeat from * all around, join with a slip st (12)

Round 4: Ch2, 1tc in each st all around, join with a slip st (12)

Round 5: Ch2, 1tc in same st, 1tc in next 2sts, *2tc in next st, 1tc in next 2sts, repeat from * all around, join with a slip st (16)

Round 6: Ch2, 1tc in each st all around, join with a slip st (16)

Round 7: Ch2, 1tc in same st, 1tc in next 2sts, *2tc in next st, 1tc in next 2sts, repeat from * all around, join with a slip st (20)

Round 8: Ch2, 1tc in each st all around, join with a slip st (20)

Round 9: Ch2, 1tc in same st, 1tc in next 3sts, *2tc in next st, 1tc in next 3sts, repeat from * all around, join with a slip st (25)

Round 10: Ch2, 1tc in same st, 1tc in next 4sts, *2tc in next st, 1tc in next 4sts, repeat from * all around, join with a slip st (30)

Round 11: Ch2, 1tc in each st (30)

Round 12: Ch2, 1tc in each st (30)

(Rounds 13 & 14 in contrast colour)

Round 13: Ch2, 1tc in each st (30)

Round 14: Ch2, 1tc in each st (30)

Round 15 in main colour

Round 15: *3tc in next st, 2tc in next st* all around

Fasten off

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
Copyright © 2026 ‘made by marianna’ All Rights Reserved

These patterns (the information and photos) may not be copied, shared,
reproduced or republished on any webpage or website

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

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

Tuesday, 27 February 2024

Little Stuffed Hearts ~ Crochet

Little Stuffed Hearts

These sweet little hearts are quick and easy to make.

They can be left plain, or decorated with beads, buttons or bows.

Make a single heart, or join 2 and lightly stuff for a little padded heart.

So cute!

Little Crochet Hearts

Little Stuffed Crochet Hearts

DK yarn

3.25mm (or 3.5mm) hook

A very small amount of polyester stuffing

Instructions ~ in UK terminology

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, 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, ch3, join into c hain stitches, 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 little 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.

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

Monday, 6 November 2023

Quick and Easy Christmas Crackers

Another quick and easy idea. Hope you like it.

Cute Christmas Crackers for a little gift, or decoration

...... or to put on your Christmas table.

Fill with each person's favourite tube of sweets - or go for a lucky dip !

Quick and Easy Christmas Crackers

Quick and Easy Crackers

Requirements:

2 DK yarns, knitted together (25g in total) – or UK Chunky weight yarn

5.5mm needles

Ribbon – optional

Instructions:

Using 2 strands of DK yarn and 5.5mm needles cast on 23sts

Row 1: S1, knit to end of row

Row 2: S1, knit to end of row

Row 3: S1, knit to end of row

Row 4: S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 5: S1, knit to end of row

Row 6: S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 7: (eyelet row): S1, * yon, k2tog, repeat from * to end

Row 8: S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 9: S1, knit to end of row

Row 10: S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows until work measures 8½” (21.5cm) from the cast on

Next Row (eyelet row): S1, * yon, k2tog, repeat from * to end

Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row: S1, knit to end of row

Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row: S1, knit to end of row

Cast off knitwise

Fold in half lengthwise and join the side seam

Darn away ends

Thread a pretty ribbon through the eyelet holes at each end, and tie in a bow

Fill with an Tube of Sweets - After Eight Mints, Rolo, Fruit Pastilles, Smarties, Chocolate buttons, etc.

I have made some Quick and Easy Gift Bags too!

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2023/11/quick-easy-knitted-gift-bags.html

Quick and Easy Gift Bags

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 other webpage or website

Monday, 11 September 2023

Animal Faces ~ Appliques

I have thoroughly enjoyed making these ~ and am sure to make more !

Animal Faces ~ Appliques

Animal Faces

Requirements:

DK yarn
3.75mm crochet hook

Pattern:

This pattern is written in UK terminology

ch = chain sc = single crochet dc = double crochet

htc = half treble crochet tc = treble crochet dtc = double treble crochet

2” Animal Face with Round Ears

I used this version for the Bear, Panda, Frog, and Mouse

Worked in the round

Chain 3, join with a slip stitch into a ring

Round 1: Ch2, make 11tc into ring, slip stitch to join (12sts)

Round 2: Ch2 then 1tc in same stitch as ch2, 2tc in each stitch all around, join with slip stitch (24sts)

Round 3: Ch1 then 5tc and 1dc in next stitch, slip stitch into next 5stitches, ch1 then 5tc and 1dc in next stitch, slip stitch into each stitch all around to complete, join with a slip stitch at base of first ear

Fasten off

Add features as desired

(For the frogs eyes I made a little circle with white DK, using a 2.75mm hook. I did it this way ~ Chain 3, join with a slip stitch into a ring. Round 1: Ch1, make 9htc into ring, slip stitch to join (10sts). Then I added a little black button to the centre of each eye, and stitched it on).

2” Animal Face with Pointy Ears

I used this version for the Cat

Worked in the round

Chain 3, join with a slip stitch into a ring

Round 1: Ch2, make 11tc into ring, slip stitch to join (12sts)

Round 2: Ch2 then 1tc in same stitch as ch2, 2tc in each stitch all around, join with slip stitch (24sts)

Round 3: Ch1 then 1htc. 1dtc, 1htc, and 1dc in next stitch, slip stitch into next 5stitches, ch1 then 1htc,1dtc, 1htc and 1dc in next stitch, slip stitch into each stitch all around to complete, join with a slip stitch at base of first ear

Fasten off

Add features as desired

Animal Faces ~ Panda, Frog, Teddy Bear & Cat

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 other webpage or website