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Thursday, 5 June 2025

Easy Granny Square Pouch

Whenever I have small oddments of yarn - I crochet them into Granny Squares.

Usually I make them around 10" in size, and join them into lap blankets.

But, this week .....I made a few small squares into little pouches.

They are a great gift idea as they have a multitude of uses. I made mine to protect my earbuds.

These are very easy to make. Work 2 basic granny squares.

With both squares right side out, join them around 3 edges with a row of single crochet.

Continue around the top edge but work the front edge only, then the back edge only -

finally - work a little chain if desired. Done! So easy.

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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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, 22 January 2024

Blanche Earwarmer Headband

I enjoyed knitting this - a pretty and practical Earwarmer Headband

Blanche Earwarmer Headband

Requires:

4mm needles

DK yarn – around 25g

Cable needle

Tension:

22sts = 4” (10cm)

Size:

Width – 5” (12.5cm)

Length – 18” (easy to adjust)

Instructions:

Cast on 32sts

Row 1: K4, p2, (k9, p2) twice, k4

Row 2: K6, p9, k2, p9, k6

Row 3: K4, p2, (slip next 3sts onto cable needle and hold at back, k1 from left hand needle, k3 from cable needle, k1, slip next stitch onto cable needle and hold at front, k3 from left hand needle, then k1 from cable needle, p2) twice, k4

Row 4: K6, p9, k2, p9, k6

Repeat these last 4 rows until your work measure 18” from the cast on edge for an average size woman’s head – ending after working a Row 3

It is easy to adjust the length.

Cast off

Join the cast on and cast off edges with a short seam. Darn away ends

Blanche Earwarmer Headband

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

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Tuesday, 16 January 2024

Corner to Corner Teether

Corner to Corner Teethers

This lovely idea came from a member of my facebook group – it is an adaptation from my Levi ~ The Super Easy Lovie.

Thank you so much Lisa Young for allowing me to share your instructions and photos. So cute!

Corner to Corner Teethers
knitted by Lisa Young

Corner to Corner Teether with a Button
knitted by Lisa Young

Lisa Young said ~

I'm hooked on these :)

I do the 6 inch Levi Lovie until 5 stitches left then knit 26 rows on those stitches before casting off. I've started adding a buttonhole at the end (row 24) to be able to remove the teether for washing. If you don't want to do the buttonhole then just do 20 rows, cast off and stitch it down.

Here are the Instructions ~

Corner to Corner Teether

Requires ~

DK yarn – use cotton or cotton mix yarn so that your teether will wash easily!

4mm needles

A Baby-Safe Teething Ring

Instructions~

Cast on 2sts

Row 1: Kfb, k1

Row 2: K1, kfb, knit to end

Repeat Row 2 until you are happy with the size ~ 6" is very popular (around 50 - 60sts)

Next Row: K2, k2tog, knit to end

Repeat the last row until you have 5 or 6 stitches left on your needle

Make the strip (to allow a teether to be attached) ~

Knit 20 rows

Cast off

Put the strip through the teething ring and sew it securely shut, (you can add a button and buttonhole if you prefer. Please ensure that any button is very securely attached).

Thank you so much Lisa !

You will find the original Levi Lovie on this link ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2018/07/levi-super-easy-lovie.html

Levi ~ the Super Easy Lovie

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

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Sunday, 14 January 2024

Diamonds and Pearls Doll's Blanket

I love the look of this lacy stitch pattern.

I tried it out by making a blanket for a doll ........ but it would look great too for a bigger blanket or scarf.

Doll’s Blanket

Requires:

DK yarn (around 22g - 25g of acrylic DK)

4.5mm needles

Size:

Width ~ 9 ½ "

Height ~ 8 ½ "

Tension / Gauge:

24sts = 4" (10cm)

Instructions:

Cast on 63sts

Knit 2 rows

Pattern ~

Row 1: S1, k1, *yon, p4, p3tog, p4, yon, k1, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 2: S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 3: S1, k1, * yon, k1, p3, p3tog, p3, k1, yon, k1, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 4: S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 5: S1, k1, * yon, k2, p2, p3tog, p2, k2, yon, k1, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 6: S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 7: S1, k1, * yon, k3, p1, p3tog, p1, k3, yon, k1, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 8: S1, purl to last st, k1

Row 9: S1, k1, * yon, k4, p3tog, k4, yon, k1, repeat from * to last st, k1

Row 10: S1, purl to last st, k1

Put a stitch marker (or short length of a contrasting colour of yarn) at one edge of the

row - it will help you if you forget which row you are on. Move it up every time you

complete the set of 10 pattern rows).

Repeat pattern rows 1 – 10 as many times as you wish

Repeat pattern rows 1 – 9

Knit 2 rows

Cast off

Darn away ends

Diamonds and Pearls Doll's Blanket

The stitch repeat is 12 stitches - so you can make bigger or smaller items by casting

on 63sts ( +/ - multiples of 12)

For a scarf of around 6" wide ~ cast on 27sts

For a baby blanket or around 24" wide ~ cast on 147sts

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

Friday, 12 January 2024

Linen Stitch Crochet Blanket

Linen Stitch Blanket

My knitting skills are far superior to my crochet skills - but I do enjoy learning, so I sat down this afternoon to learn how to crochet the Linen Stitch. This stitch is also known as Crochet Moss Stitch, Granite Stitch and Woven Stitch. It is easy to do with just a little practise, and after the foundation row, it is a one row repeat, so you soon get some rhythm! It works up quite quickly.

This stitch has a lovely texture, but I found the fabric too dense for a blanket using my normal choice of DK yarn and a 4mm hook ........ so I tried a 5mm hook instead, and liked the result much better! It looks the same on both sides, so a good choice for a reversible item. And it doesn't curl.

I am making a doll's blanket for practice, and I am planning on making a baby size Linen Stitch blanket for the next baby I hear about amongst my family and friends. It's good to add to my crochet repertoire !

I have added the instructions below for my doll's size blanket - and there are several good videos on-line if you are a visual learner!

Linen Stitch Blanket

Requires:

DK yarn

5mm hook

Tension / Gauge:

Not critical - but I got around 20sts = 4" (10cm) using a 5mm hook

This pattern uses UK terminology

ch = chain dc = double crochet

Instructions:

(Ch 2 at beginning of each row always counts as 1 chain space)

To begin, chain an odd number.

For my trial doll's blanket I chained 59sts. The width is 12"

For a 24" baby blanket you need to double that and chain around 119sts

Row 1: (1st 2 chains count as 1 chain space) 1 dc in 3rd ch from hook, *ch 1, skip the next ch, 1 dc in next ch, repeat from * across row, turn

Row 2: Ch 2, 1 dc in 1st chain space, *ch 1, skip the next dc, 1 dc in next chain space, repeat from * across row, turn

Repeat row 2 until you reach you are happy with the length of your blanket. I usually make blankets square, or a little longer than their width.

Here is a chart to that might help. It doesn't have the correct number of stitches, but it shows you how the stitches are placed.

Each + is a double crochet stitch

Add a simple border to your blanket if 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

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

or republished on any other webpage or website