Marianna's Lazy Daisy Days: festive

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Monday, 11 December 2023

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.

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, 4 December 2023

Christmas Pudding Bath Bombs

Knitted Christmas Puddings are so cute!

In previous years I have made them in a variety of sizes …….. and filled them with little Ferrero Rocher Chocolates, Tunnock’s Teacakes and Chocolate Oranges ….. as small fun gifts for family and friends.

This year I made them again, and filled each with a bath bomb. I love how they look!

Christmas Pudding Bath Bomb Cover

DK yarn

4mm needles

Using brown, cast on 33sts

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

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

Repeat the last 2 rows five times more

Change to white ~

Knit 4 rows

17^th Row: S1, knit to end

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

Repeat last 2 rows once more

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

22^nd Row: *P2tog, repeat from * to last st, p1 (9sts)

Cut the yarn (leaving a ‘tail’ to use for sewing up), draw the end through all stitches, pull up tightly.
Sew up the seam. Darn away ends.

Holly leaves – makes 2

Using green yarn cast on 1 stitch

Row 1: Knit

Row 2: Knit 3 times into the stitch (3sts)

Row 3: Knit front and back into the first stitch, k1, knit front and back into the last stitch (5sts)

Row 4: Cast off 1 stitch, k3 (4sts)

Row 5: Cast off 1 stitch, k2 (3sts)

Row 6: Knit front and back into the first stitch, k1, knit front and back into the last stitch (5sts)

Row 7: Cast off 1 stitch, k3 (4sts)

Row 8: Cast off 1 stitch, k2 (3sts)

Row 9: Slip 1 stitch, k2tog, pass slip stitch over (1st)

Row 10: Knit 3 times into the stitch (3sts)

Row 11: Knit front and back into the first stitch, k1, knit front and back into the last stitch (5sts)

Row 12: Cast off 1 stitch, k3 (4sts)

Row 13: Cast off 1 stitch, k2 (3sts)

Row 14: Knit front and back into the first stitch, k1, knit front and back into the last stitch (5sts)

Row 15: Cast off 1 stitch, k3 (4sts)

Row 16: Cast off 1 stitch, k2 (3sts)

Row 17: Slip 1 stitch, k2tog, pass slip stitch over (1st)

Fasten off

Berry

Using red yarn cast on 3 stitches

Row 1: Knit in the front and back of every stitch (6sts)

Row 2: Purl

Row 3: K2tog three times (3sts)

Cast off purlwise

Sew leaves and berry onto pudding

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

Sunday, 5 November 2023

Quick & Easy Knitted Gift Bags

The countdown to Christmas has begun in my craftroom. :)

I love giving gifts ~ and I think even small gifts can be presented in a fun way !

These cute gift bags are knitted with 2 DK yarns knitted together - so they are quick to make.

Quick and Easy Knitted Gift Bags

Requirements:

Any 2 DK yarns, knitted together ~ (sparkly yarn is fun ! – I used King Cole Glitz for some)

5.5mm needles

Ribbon – optional

Instructions:

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

Work in stocking stitch – I do it this way –

Row 1: S1, knit to end of row

Row 2: S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat these 2 rows until work measures 6½” (16.5cm) for a Hand Crème, or Cocktail Can (250ml) like Pimm’s – other brands are available of course!

Repeat these 2 rows until work measures 8½” (21.5cm) for a Tube of Sweets - After Eight Mints, Rolo, Fruit Pastilles, Smarties, Chocolate buttons, etc or a mini bottle of wine (18.7cl)

Repeat these 2 rows until work measures 9” (23cm) for an Mini Prosecco Bottle (20cl)

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 bottom seam

Join the side seam

Darn away ends

Thread a pretty ribbon through the eyelet holes and tie in a bow, or make a crochet chain of around 16" in length

You can fill these easy to knit gift bags with all sorts of little gifts – simply adjust the length to suit.

Have Fun !

I have made a few 'Christmas Crackers' too ~

You will find the pattern here ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2023/11/quick-and-easy-christmas-crackers.html

Quick and Easy Christmas Crackers

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

Sunday, 27 November 2022

Christmas Fun Toddler Hat

Christmas Toddler Hat

Lynne Higman - a member of my facebook group - recently added this cute photo of her lovely toddler hat, based on my Babbity Hat.

I thought it was so cute, and I know loads of you will too.

Lynne kindly shared her adaptation. Thank you so much Lynne.

Adapted Babbity pattern (age 1-3 yrs)

14 rows garter stitch White

8 rows Red

6 rows Black

Continue Pattern for age… add bobble.

Add the buckle by duplicate stitch/Swiss Darning

Here is the link to the base pattern ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2018/11/babbity-toddler-child-hats-babbity.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.

However, please do not copy my patterns

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

reproduced or republished without permission on any webpage or website

Tuesday, 19 October 2021

Cute Christmas Baubles

Every Christmas I like to make a cute little decoration for each of my family.

I often put them on the dinner table.

Today I have made a start on this year's - and I think they would be great as hanging decorations too

- so I will add a hanging cord to make them festive baubles that can be kept and re-used next year.

Cute Christmas Baubles

Christmas Elf Bauble

Requirements:

DK yarn – white (for the face)

DK yarn – colour (for the hat)

3.25mm or 3.5mm needles

Polyester stuffing

Length of dark yarn for adding features

Tiny pom-pom, or jingle bell if desired

Using white yarn, cast on 5sts

Row 1: Kfb in first 4sts, k1 (9sts)

Row 2: Purl

Row 3: (K1, kfb) 4 times, k1 (13sts)

Row 4: Purl

Row 5: (K2, kfb) 4 times, k1 (17sts)

Row 6: Purl

Row 7: (K3, kfb) 4 times, k1 (21sts)

Row 8: Purl

Row 9: (K4, kfb) 4 times, k1 (25sts)

Row 10: Purl

Row 11: (K5, kfb) 4 times, k1 (29sts)

Row 12: Purl

Row 13: Knit

Row 14: Purl

Cut off white, (leaving a tail to use for joining)

Join in hat colour ~

Knit 4 rows

Row 19: (K5, k2tog) 4 times, k1 (25sts)

Row 20: Purl

Row 21: (K4, k2tog) 4 times, k1 (21sts)

Row 22: Purl

Row 23: (K3, k2tog) 4 times, k1 (17sts)

Row 24: Purl

Row 25: (K2, k2tog) 4 times, k1 (13sts)

Row 26: Purl

Row 27: (K1, k2tog) 4 times, k1 (9sts)

Row 28: Purl

Row 29: (K2tog) 4 times, k1 (5sts)

Row 30: Purl

Row 31: K2tog, k2tog, k1 (3sts)

Row 32: S1, p2tog, psso

Fasten off

Use the ‘tails’ to join the back seam leaving a small gap

Stuff the bauble

Add features, using a length of dark yarn

Sew the gap in the seam to close

Add a tiny pom-pom or jingle bell if desired

If you want a hanging decoration, add a hanging loop, using yarn (or metallic thread, or fine twine)

Variations ~

For a Snowman

Using white yarn, cast on 5sts

Row 1: Kfb in first 4sts, k1 (9sts)

Row 2: Purl

Row 3: (K1, kfb) 4 times, k1 (13sts)

Row 4: Purl

Row 5: (K2, kfb) 4 times, k1 (17sts)

Row 6: Purl

Row 7: (K3, kfb) 4 times, k1 (21sts)

Row 8: Purl

Row 9: (K4, kfb) 4 times, k1 (25sts)

Row 10: Purl

Row 11: (K5, kfb) 4 times, k1 (29sts)

Row 12: Purl

Row 13: Knit

Row 14: Purl

Cut off white, (leaving a tail to use for joining)

Join in hat colour ~

Row 15: Knit

Row 16: S1, * p1, k1, rep from * to end

Row 17: S1, * k1, p1, rep from * to last 2sts, k2

Row 18: S1, * p1, k1, rep from * to end

Row 19: (K5, k2tog) 4 times, k1 (25sts)

Row 20: Purl

Row 21: (K4, k2tog) 4 times, k1 (21sts)

Row 22: Purl

Row 23: (K3, k2tog) 4 times, k1 (17sts)

Row 24: Purl

Row 25: (K2, k2tog) 4 times, k1 (13sts)

Row 26: Purl

Row 27: (K1, k2tog) 4 times, k1 (9sts)

Row 28: Purl

Row 29: (K2tog) 4 times, k1 (5sts)

Row 30: Purl

Row 31: K2tog, k2tog, k1 (3sts)

Row 32: S1, p2tog, psso

Fasten off

Use the ‘tails’ to join the back seam leaving a small gap

Stuff the bauble

For the nose – using a length of orange yarn ~

Cast on one stitch

Row 1: Kfb

Row 2: K1, kfb

Cast off

Fold in half, and catch together with a stitch

Sew on the nose, using the cast on and cast off tails.

Add other features, using a length of dark yarn

Sew the gap in the seam to close

Add a tiny pom-pom if desired

If you want a hanging decoration, add a hanging loop, using yarn (or metallic thread, or fine twine)

For a Clown

Knit exactly as for the Elf

For the nose – using a length of red yarn ~

Cast on 3 stitches

Row 1: Knit in the front and back of every stitch (6sts)

Row 2: Purl

Row 3: Knit

Row 4: P2tog three times (3sts)

Cast off

Tie cast on and cast off tails together (this pulls the nose together)

Sew on the nose, using the cast on and cast off tails.

Add other features, using a length of dark yarn

Sew the gap in the seam to close

Add a tiny pom-pom if desired

If you want a hanging decoration, add a hanging loop, using yarn (or metallic thread, or fine twine)

Cute Christmas Baubles

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.