Marianna's Lazy Daisy Days: lovie

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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

or republished on any other webpage or website

Monday, 21 March 2022

Chicory Chick and Charlie Chick Lovies

Chicory Chick and Charlie Chick Lovies from Preemie and Angel Babies UK

Chicory Chick Lovie

Chicory Chick Lovie by June Humphries

Using DK yarn and 4mm needles ~

Cast on 2sts

Row 1: Kfb, k1

Row 2: K1, kfb, knit to end

Repeat Row 2 until you have worked 6"

Next Row: K2, k2tog, knit to end

Repeat the last row until you have 9sts remaining

Make the head ~

Change to 3.5mm needles

Kfb 8 times, k1 (17sts)

Purl

Kfb 16 times, k1 (33sts)

Purl

(k7, kfb) 4 times, k1 (37sts)

Stocking stitch 7 rows, starting with a purl row

(K2, k2tog) 9times, k1 (28sts)

Purl

(K1, k2tog) 9 times, k1 (19sts)

Purl

(K2tog) 9 times, k1 (10sts)

Pull yarn through stitches

Sew the sides together

Stuff and sew bottom edge

Embroider eyes and beak

Charlie Chick Crochet Lovie

Charlie Chick Lovie by Holly Farres

Using 2.5mm hook

1. Ch4, 6dc in first ch

2. Keeping the ch4 loop in front, 2dc in each dc (12dc) top tip: the easiest way to find the first dc is to count back 6 stitches from the hook

3. 2dc in first dc, 1dc in next dc rep to end of round (18dc)

4. 2dc in first dc, 1dc in next 2 dc rep to end of round (24dc)

5. 1dc in each dc, no increasing (24dc)

6. 2dc in first dc, 1dc in next 3 dc rep to end of round (30dc)

7. 1dc in each dc, no increasing (30dc)

8. 2dc in first dc, 1dc in next 4 dc rep to end of round (36dc)

9. 1dc in each dc, no increasing (36dc)

10. 1dc in each dc, no increasing (36dc)

11. 1dc in each dc, no increasing (36dc)

12. 1dc in next 7 dc, 2dctog rep to end of round (32dc)

13. 1dc in next 2 dc, 2dctog rep to end of round (24dc)

14. 1dc in next dc, 2dctog rep to end of round (16dc)

15. Begin stuffing head, more stuffing may be needed as rounds progress 16. * 2dctog* rep to end of round (8dc)

17. 2dctog rep to end of round (4dc)

18. Ch2, in first ch 3dc, ch1 and turn

19. Dc across, increasing in first and last dc, ch1 and turn

20. Rep step 19 until lovey measures desired length (6-12”)

21. Change colour here if you wish

22. Dc across, decreasing in first and last dc, ch1 and turn

23. Rep step 22 until 3 stitches remain

24. Dc around edge of lovey, with 3dc in each corner stitch

25. Weave in ends and embroider face

Preemie and Angel Babies UK are a group of people who knit, sew and crochet angel and preemie items to be donated to hospitals for use by

Angel babies, preemies and newborns.

The group recently held a competition in their fb group for their members to design and make a 'Chick' Lovie based on my Levi Lovie pattern.

And these were the worthy winners !

You will find the original Levi – the Super Easy Lovie on this link ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2018/07/levi-super-easy-lovie.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 on any other webpage or website.

Sunday, 8 July 2018

LEVI - the Super Easy Lovie

Please meet LEVI

- the Super Easy Lovie !

LEVI - The Super Easy Lovie

LEVI - the SUPER EASY LOVIE

I hardly ever make toys as I am rubbish at the faces! This is my first attempt at a lovie. I am sure you can do far better - but here at least you have somewhere to start.

LEVI the Lovie

Requires ~

DK yarn – I used a cotton mix yarn so that this Lovie would wash easily!

A little polyester stuffing

4mm needles for the main part

3.5mm needles for the head – toys are generally knitted on a size smaller than usual needle to make a more dense fabric which prevents the stuffing showing through.

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, I made mine 9")

Next Row: K2, k2tog, knit to end

Repeat the last row until you have 10sts left on your needle

Make the head ~

Knit 1 row

Purl 1 row

S1, kfb, knit to last 3sts, kfb, k2

Purl 1 row

Repeat the last 2 rows 6 times more (24sts)

Work 14 rows in stocking stitch (knit one row, purl one row)

S1, s1, k1, psso,knit to last 3sts, k2tog, k1

Purl 1 row

Repeat the last 2 rows 6 times more (10sts)

Cast off

Join the sides of the head

Add features to the face

Make the Ears ~

Using a length of the yarn used for the head, create ears by sewing a line across the top of the head at each side.

Stuff the head with polyester toy filling

Sew the gap at the neck closed securely

You will find my Teeny Tiny Levi Keepsake on this link ~

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2020/02/teeny-tiny-levi-keepsake.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 or reproduced

or republished on another webpage or website.