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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8^th 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 7^th Row

Cast off

Darn away ends

Raindrops Baby Blanket 

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Freddie Cabled Baby Blanket

Freddie Cabled Baby Blanket

Cables are timeless - and this sweet baby blanket is pretty and practical.

Requirements:

DK yarn – the amount will vary depending on the yarn you choose (less than 100g of acrylic DK for the smallest size, less than 400g for the 28” size)     

4mm and 4.5mm needles

 

Tension:

24sts = 4” (10cm)

 

How to cable:

Cable 4 = put the next 2sts onto a cable needle and hold to the front of the work, knit next 2sts, then the 2sts from the cable needle

 

Sizes:

Width ~

For a doll / very small preemie baby blanket of around 12”   Cast on 76sts

For a small preemie baby blanket of 16”                               Cast on 100sts

For a preemie baby blanket of 20”                                         Cast on 124sts

For a newborn baby blanket of 24”                                        Cast on 148sts

For a baby blanket of around 28”                                          Cast on 172sts

 

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 6 stitches

(100 +/- multiples of 6)

 

Instructions:

Using 4mm needles, cast on 124sts (or the number advised above for the size you wish to knit)

Knit 6 rows

 

Change to 4.5mm needles ~

7^th Row:           S1, k3, * p2, k4, repeat from * to end

8^th Row:           S1, k5, * p4, k2, repeat from * to last 4sts, k4

9^th Row:           S1, k3, * p2, k4, repeat from * to end

10^th Row:         S1, k5, * p4, k2, repeat from * to last 4sts, k4

11^th Row:         S1, k3, * p2, cable 4, repeat from * to last 6 sts, p2, k4

12^th Row:         S1, k5, * p4, k2, repeat from * to last 4sts, k4

Repeat the 7^th to 12^th rows until you are happy with the length of your blanket, ending after working a 12^th row

 

Change to 4mm needles ~

Finish with a garter stitch border – knit 7 rows

Cast off knit wise

 

Darn away ends

Freddie Baby Blanket 

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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

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Ice Pop Sleeves

Ice Pop Sleeves 
    Knit                                     Crochet 

 

These might be just a simple tube - but they are very practical ! 

Ice Pop Sleeve                       Knitted Version

 

Requirements:

Cotton / Cotton & Acrylic Mix DK yarn

4mm needles

 

Size:

Width - 1½“ (3” all around)

Length - around 3½“ – 4”

 

Instructions:

Cast on 17sts

Work in garter stitch (every row knit) until the piece measures around 3½“ – 4”

Cast off

Join side seam

Darn away ends

 

 

 

Ice Pop Sleeve                       Crocheted Version

 

Requirements:

Cotton / Cotton & Acrylic Mix DK yarn

3.5mm hook

 

Size:

Width - 1½“ (3” all around)

Length - around 3½“ – 4”

 

Instructions:

Chain 15 stitches and join into a loop with a slip stitch

Chain 1, work 1 half-treble crochet into each chain, join with a slip stitch

Continue working in rounds, 1 half-treble in each stitch all around until the piece measures around 3½“ – 4”

Fasten off

Darn away ends

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Tia - Baby Doll's Dress

Tia - Baby Doll's Dress 

 

Tia -  Doll’s Dress – for a 14” (36cm) baby doll

Worked from the top down

 

Requirements:

DK yarn ~ around 28g - 30g of acrylic DK

4mm needles

A small button

 

Tension / Gauge:

22sts = 4” (10cm)

 

Instructions:
Cast on 33sts

Knit 2 rows

Row 3:             K2, yrn, k2tog, (makes a buttonhole), knit to end of row

Knit 3 rows

Row 7:             K5, * kfb, k2, repeat from * till last 4sts, k4                                        41sts

Knit 3 rows

Row 11:           K5, * kfb, k3, repeat from * till last 4sts, k4                                        49sts

Knit 3 rows

Row 15:           K6, * kfb, k4, repeat from * till last 3sts, k3                                        57sts

Knit 3 rows

Row 19:           K6, * kfb, k5, repeat from * till last 3sts, k3                                        65sts

Knit 3 rows

Row 23:           K7, * kfb, k6, repeat from * till last 2sts, k2                                        73sts

Knit 4 rows

Divide for sleeves:   

Row 28:           K3tog, k9, cast off 15sts, k18, cast off 15sts, k8, k3tog

Row 29:           K10, cast on 4sts, k19, cast on 4sts, k10                                           47sts

Row 30:           *K1, kfb, repeat from *  to last st, k1                                                  70sts

Knit 2 rows     

Row 33:           Knit

Row 34:           S1, purl to last st, k1

Repeat the last 2 rows 11 times more     (it is easy to adjust the length here if desired)

Knit 4 rows

Row 61:         S1, knit into front & back of every stitch across row until last 2sts, k2

                        OR Knit this row for a straight border

Cast off knitwise

 

Sew up the back seam – from the lower edge, up to the garter stitch top part – and include the first three ridges.  

Darn away ends.  

Sew on a small button to correspond with the buttonhole on the neck border.

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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