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Thursday, 2 April 2026

JURA Baby Hats

 

JURA BABY HATS


JURA Baby Hat              small premature baby


Size: 

Width:              3¼ʺ (8.25cm) ,  6½ʺ (16.5cm) all around

Height:             3¼ʺ (8.25cm)

 

Requires:

DK yarn ~ around 6g - 8g

4mm needles

 

Instructions: 

Cast on 36sts

Rows 1, 2 & 3:    Knit

Row 4:             S1, purl to last st, k1

Knit 5 rows

Row 10:           S1, purl to last st, k1

Knit 5 rows

Row 16:           S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 17:          S1, knit to end

Row 18:           S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows once more

 

Shape the top ~ 

Row 1:             *K3, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                           (29sts)

Row 2:             S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 3:             *K2, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                           (22sts)

Row 4:             S1, purl to last st, k1  

Row 5:             *K1, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                           (15sts)

Row 6:             S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 7:             * K2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                                (8sts)    

Row 8:             S1, purl to last st, k1

  

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.



JURA Baby Hat              medium premature baby

 

Size: 

Width:              4¼ʺ (11cm),    ʺ (22cm) all around

Height:             4¼ʺ (11cm)

 

Requires:

DK yarn ~ around 10g - 12g

4mm needles

 

Instructions: 

Cast on 46sts

Rows 1, 2 & 3:    Knit

Row 4:             S1, purl to last st, k1

Knit 5 rows

Row 10:           S1, purl to last st, k1

Knit 5 rows

Row 16:           S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 17:          S1, knit to end

Row 18:           S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows four times more

 

Shape the top ~

Row 1:             *K3, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                       (37sts)

Row 2:              S1, purl to last st, k1  

Row 3:              *K2, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                       (28sts)

Row 4:             S1, purl to last st, k1  

Row 5:             *K1, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                       (19sts)

Row 6:             S1, purl to last st, k1  

Row 7:             * K2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                            (10sts)                        

Row 8:             S1, purl to last st, k1           

 

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.

 

 

JURA Baby Hat              large premature baby / small newborn

 

Size:

Width:              5¼ʺ (13.5cm),    10½ ʺ all around

Height:             5ʺ (13cm)

 

Requires:

DK yarn ~ around 12g – 14g

4mm needles

 

Instructions: 

Cast on 57sts

Rows 1, 2 & 3:    Knit

Row 4:             S1, purl to last st, k1

Knit 5 rows

Row 10:           S1, purl to last st, k1

Knit 5 rows

Row 16:           S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 17:          S1, knit to end

Row 18:           S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows five times more

 

Shape the top ~

Row 1:       * K5, k2tog, repeat from * last st, k1                                        (49sts)

Row 2:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 3:       * K4, k2tog, repeat from * to last s, k1                                     (41sts)

Row 4:        S1, purl to last st, k1Knit

Row 5:       * K3, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                                    (33sts)

Row 6:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 7:       * K2, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                                    (25sts)

Row 8:        S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 9:        * K1, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                                    (17sts)

Row 10:       S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 11:      * K2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                                          (9sts)

Row 12:      S1, purl to last st, k1

 

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.

 

 

JURA Baby Hat              0 – 3 months

 

Size: 

Width:    6ʺ (15cm),   12ʺ (30cm) all around 

Height:   5½ ʺ (14cm)

 

Requires:

DK yarn ~ around 12g – 14g

4mm needles

 

Instructions: 

Cast on 64sts

Rows 1, 2 & 3:    Knit

Row 4:             S1, purl to last st, k1

Knit 5 rows

Row 10:           S1, purl to last st, k1

Knit 5 rows

Row 16:           S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 17:          S1, knit to end

Row 18:           S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows eight times more

 

Shape the top

Row 1:             * K5, k2tog, repeat from * last st, k1                                           (55sts)

Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 :              S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 3:             * K4, k2tog, repeat from * to last s, k1                                       (46sts) 

Row 5:             * K3, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                                       (37sts)

Row 7:             * K2, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                                       (28sts)

Row 9:             * K1, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                                       (19sts)

Row 11:           * K2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                                             (10sts)

Row 12:            S1, purl to last st, k1     

                                                    

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.

 

JURA Baby Hats




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Thursday, 26 March 2026

Granny Stripes Crochet Blanket

 

Granny Stripes Crochet Blanket  

I enjoy crocheting blankets - this one is very easy. 

There are lots of ways to make Granny Stripe blankets - this is how I do it. 

3 treble crochet stitches are made together to form a little cluster, just as they are in Granny Squares, but instead of working in rounds, they are worked in rows.

The blankets can be worked in one colour throughout, but I have fun choosing colours to go together. 


Requires:

DK yarn – in 1 or more colours

4mm hook


 Terminology:

This pattern uses UK terminology

ch = chain        tc = treble crochet         


For a blanket of around 25”,  chain 100

For a blanket of around 36”,  chain 145

 

It is easy to adjust the size of your blanket – simply +/- in multiples of 3       ( 100  +/-    3, 6, 9, 12 ………)

Instructions:   

Chain 100

Row 1:  1 tc into the third chain *skip 2 stitches, work a 3tc cluster into the next stitch, repeat from *across row, 2 tc into the last chain, ch 2, turn  

Row 2: Work a 3tc cluster into the first space between the clusters, *work a 3tc cluster into next space between clusters of the previous row, repeat from * across row,  end with one tc into the top of the ch 2 at the end of the row. Cut yarn, fasten off, turn  

Row 3: Join in next colour, chain 3 and 1tc in the first space, *3tc clusters into next space, repeat from * across row, 2tc in the top of the ch 2 at the end of the row, ch 2, turn  

Row 4: Work 3tc clusters in all the spaces across as in row 2, end with one tc into the top of the ch 2 at the end of the row. Cut yarn, fasten off, turn

Repeat rows three and four until you are happy with the length of your blanket. I usually make blankets square, or a little longer than their width.    

Darn away ends 

Add a border all around if desired.  


You can, of course change colours every 4 or 6 or more rows, if you prefer. 

Granny Stripes Crochet Blanket 



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Friday, 13 March 2026

Raindrops Baby Blanket

 

Raindrops Baby Blanket


This lovely blanket is made using Long Raindrops Stitch.

It works really well as it is fully reversible. 

Please note - To give a soft drape, this blanket is knitted with DK yarn and 5mm needles (otherwise the blanket is too stiff)


Raindrops Baby Blanket

 

Requirements:

DK yarn

5mm needles

 

Tension / Gauge:

24sts = 4” (10cm) 

 

Sizes:

Width ~

For a doll / very small preemie baby blanket of around 12”                   Cast on 73sts

For a small preemie baby blanket of 16”                                                Cast on 97sts

For a preemie baby blanket of 20”                                                         Cast on 121sts

For a newborn baby blanket of 24”                                                        Cast on 145sts

For a baby blanket of around 28”                                                           Cast on 169sts

 

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 2 stitches

(you can use any odd number of stitches)

 

Instructions:

Cast on an odd number of stitches – use the suggestions above as a guide

1st Row:    K3, * k1, p1, rep from * to last 4sts, k4

2nd Row:   K3, * p1, k1, rep from * to last 2sts, k2

3rd Row:    K3, * k1, p1, rep from * to last 4sts, k4

4th Row:    K3, * p1, k1, rep from * to last 2sts, k2

5th Row:    K3, * p1, k1, rep from * to last 2sts, k2

6th Row:   K3, * k1, p1, rep from * to last 4sts, k4

7th Row:    K3, * p1, k1, rep from * to last 2sts, k2

8th Row:    K3, * k1, p1, rep from * to last 4sts, k4

Repeat these 8 rows until you are happy with the length of your blanket, ending after working a 7th Row

Cast off

Darn away ends

Raindrops Baby Blanket 




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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Sunday, 1 March 2026

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


**** NEW SIZE ADDED !  ****






Easy Little Teddy

Smaller Size    

 

Size:       

- with 3.5mm needles, the height is around 5½"

- with 4mm needles, the height is around 6"

 

Instructions:

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

Begin with the Front Legs

Leg 1 ~

Cast on 7sts and knit 14 rows

Break off yarn, leave stitches on the needle

Leg 2 ~

Cast on 7sts and knit 14 rows

Front Body~

Knit across leg 2, then leg 1                                      (14sts)

Knit 7 more rows

Front Arms ~

Cast on 7sts at beginning of next 2 rows                   (28sts)

Knit 6 rows

Cast off 7sts at beginning of next 2 rows                   (14sts)  

Head ~

Knit 34 rows

Back Arms ~

Cast on 7sts at beginning of next 2 rows                   (28sts)

Knit 6 rows

Cast off 7sts at beginning of next 2 rows                   (14sts)

Back Body~

Knit 8 rows

Back Legs ~

Leg 1 ~

Work on first 7sts only, work 14 rows

Cast off

Leg 2 ~

Rejoin yarn to remaining 7sts and work 14 rows

Cast off




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
or republished on any webpage or website