Sparkly Top Knot Chocolate Orange Covers

 

Sparkly Top Knot Chocolate Orange Covers

These cute little hats are very quick to knit!   

Perfect for fundraisers, gifts or decorations. 

I used sparkly yarn which the photos don't pick up - but any DK yarn can be used.

Sparkly Top Knot Hat              Cover for a Chocolate Orange

 

Requirements:

DK yarn (a small amount of white, and around 6g of sparkly yarn)

3.5mm knitting needles

 

Instructions:

Using White yarn ~

Cast on 41sts

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

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

Repeat last 2 rows three times more

 

Cut off White, join in Sparkly yarn

9^th Row:  S1, knit to end

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

Repeat last 2 rows 6 times more

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

24^th Row:  S1, purl to last st, k1

25^th Row: *K2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1               11sts

26^th Row: *P3tog, p2tog, p2tog, p2tog, p2tog              5sts

Knit 17 rows

Cast off

 

Sew up the side seam, using the corresponding colour for each section – pushing the top 17 rows through to the right side.

Tie a knot in the top 17 rows

Darn away ends

 

Fill with a Terry’s Chocolate Orange

 

You will find lots more ideas on this link !  :)  

https://www.mariannaslazydaisydesigns.com/post/top-10-chocolate-orange-cover-patterns

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Starting Out Baby Booties

 

Starting Out Baby Booties 

Starting Out Baby Booties

Size:        0 – 3 months

Length of sole ~  3½” (9cm)

 

Requirements:

DK yarn (around 16g - 20g)

4mm needles

Ribbon OPTIONAL ~ 2 lengths of satin or organza ribbon, each 14” long

 

Instructions:

Cast on 29sts

Row 1:          Knit

Row 2:          Kfb, k12, kfb, kfb, k12, kfb, k1                          (33sts)

Row 3:          Knit

Row 4:          K1, kfb, k12, kfb, k2, kfb, k12, kfb, k2                (37sts)

Row 5:          Knit

Row 6:          K2, kfb, k12, kfb, k4, kfb, k12, kfb, k3                (41sts)

Knit 8 rows

Row 15:        K23, s1, k1, psso, turn

                     S1p, p5, p2tog, turn

                     **S1, k5, s1, k1, psso, turn

                     S1p, p5, p2tog, turn**

                     Repeat from ** to **  four more times     

                     S1, k17                  

Row 16:        Knit                                                                (29sts)

 

If you want an eyelet row to allow for a ribbon or crochet chain tie ~

Row 17:        (K2tog, yon), repeat to last st, k1

OR  For no eyelets ~

Row 17:        Knit

Row 18:        Knit

Row 19:        Knit

Row 20:        S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

Row 21:        S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Row 22:        S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

Repeat the last 2 rows 6 times more

Cast off knitwise

 

Sew seam along the sole

Sew back seam

Darn away ends

Fold down cuff

 

Thread a length of ribbon or a crochet chain through the eyelets if worked, and tie in a bow.

Make another Bootie the same.

 

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 

Plain and Simple Baby Hat

 

      Plain and Simple Baby Hats
Small, Medium, Large Premature                                       0 - 3 months

Plain and Simple Baby Hats            Beanie Style

 

Requirements:

DK yarn           (around 4g, 8g, 12g, 16g, 22g, 28g of acrylic DK)        

4mm needles

 

Tension / Gauge:

22sts = 4” (10cm)

Plain and Simple Baby Hat                          small premature baby

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

Height:             3“ (7.5cm)

 

Instructions:

Cast on 35sts

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

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

Repeat the last 2 rows twice more, increasing one stitch at end of the last row       (36sts)

7^th Row:           S1, knit to end

8^th Row:           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                       (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 6:             * K2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                             (8sts)                         

 

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.

 

Plain and Simple Baby Hat                          medium premature baby

Width:              4¼“ (11cm),    8½“ (22cm) all around

Height:             4½“ (11.5cm)

 

Instructions:

Cast on 45sts

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

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

Repeat the last 2 rows 3 times more, increasing one stitch at end of the last row       (46sts)

9^th Row:           S1, knit to end

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

Repeat the last 2 rows six times more

 

Shape the top ~

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

Row2:              S1, purl to last st, k1

Row3:              *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.

Plain and Simple Baby Hat                          large premature baby

 

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

Height:             5“ (13cm)

 

Instructions:

Cast on 57sts

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

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

Repeat the last 2 rows 3 times more

9^th Row:           S1, knit to end

10^th Row:         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                          (49sts)

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

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

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

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

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

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.

 

Plain and Simple Baby Hat                          0 – 3 months

 

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

Height:   5½ “ (14cm)

 

Instructions:

Cast on 63sts

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

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

Repeat the last 2 rows 4 times more, increasing one stitch at end of the last row        (64sts)                          

11^th Row:         S1, knit to end

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

Repeat the last 2 rows nine 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.

 

Plain and Simple Baby Hat                          6 months

 

Width:    6½ “ (16.5cm),   13” (33cm) all around 

Height:   6½ “ (16.5cm)

 

Instructions:

Cast on 71sts

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

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

Repeat the last 2 rows 4 times more

11^th Row:         S1, knit to end

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

Repeat the last 2 rows 12 times more

 

Shape the top ~

Row 1:             * K5, k2tog, rep from * to last st, k1                           (61sts)

2^nd, 4^th, 6^th, 8^th &10^th Rows:     S1, purl to last st, k1

Row3:              * K4, k2tog, rep from * to last st, k1                           (51sts)

Row 5:             * K3, k2tog, rep from * to last st, k1                          (41sts)

Row 7:             * K2, k2tog, rep from * to last st, k1                           (31sts)

Row 9:             * K1, k2tog, rep from * to last st, k1                           (21sts)

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

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.

Plain and Simple Baby Hat                          9 - 12 months

 

Width:    6¾   “ (17cm),   13½ ” (34cm) all around 

Height:   6¾   “ (17cm)   

 

Instructions:

Cast on 73sts

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

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

Repeat the last 2 rows 4 times more

11^th Row:         S1, knit to end

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

Repeat the last 2 rows 14 times more

 

Shape the top ~
1^st Row:           *K6, k2tog, repeat to last st, k1                                  (64sts)
2^nd, 4^th, 6^th, 8^th,10^th  & 12^th Rows:        S1, purl to last st, k1

3^rd Row:          *K5, K2 tog) repeat to last st, k1                                (55sts)
5^th Row:           *K4, K2 tog) repeat to last st, k1                                (46sts)
7^th Row:           *K3, K2 tog) repeat to last st, k1                                (37sts)
9^th Row:           *K2, K2 tog) repeat to last st, k1                                (28sts)
11^th Row:         *K1, K2 tog) repeat to last st, k1                                (19sts)
13^th Row:          *K2 tog across row to last st, k1                               (10sts)

14^th Row:         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.

Plain and Simple Baby Hats

You will find my Plain and Simple Cardigan here ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2019/06/plain-and-simple-baby-cardigan.html

Plain and Simple Baby Cardigan

 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 or share my patterns

Copyright © 2024 ‘made by marianna’  All Rights Reserved

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

or republished on any other webpage or website