Ladder of Success Scarf

 

Ladder of Success Scarf

This is an easy to knit scarf, with a simple 2 row pattern repeat. 

Ladder of Success Scarf ~ Child, Teen or Adult

 

Requires:

DK yarn, around 70g – 100g

4.5mm needles

 

Sizes:

Child ~ 40” x 4.5”  (102cm x 11.5cm)  ~ easy to adjust 

Teen  ~ 48” x 5”  (122cm x 12.5cm)  ~ easy to adjust 

Adult ~ 48” x 5.5”  (122cm x 14cm)  ~ easy to adjust 

 

Instructions:

Cast on 27sts for a child’s scarf

For a bigger scarf for a teen or adult -  cast on any odd number of stitches…… for a teen around 31sts, for an adult around 35sts, and work until your scarf is around 48” in length.

 

Row 1:   S1, k1, * k2tog tbl , yon, repeat from * to last 3sts, k1 tbl, k2

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

 

Repeat these 2 rows until you are happy with the length of your scarf.

Cast off

Darn away ends.

I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.  
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However, please do not copy my patterns
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Chunky Christmas Stockings - for Children

Chunky Christmas Stockings

 

Chunky Christmas Stocking ~ 9ʺ

 

Size:

Width - 3½ʺ across, (7" all around)    Length - around 9ʺ

Requires:

UK Chunky yarn OR 2 strands of DK knitted together

(For my stocking - I used 2 strands of white DK for the top border – then 1 strand of white and 1 strand of King Cole Glitz DK for the main part.

Red would also look good – or any Christmas colours -  sparkly or glittery yarn

6mm needles

Instructions:

Cast on 28sts

Knit 6 rows

Beginning with a knit row, work in stocking stitch (one row knit, one row purl) for 22 rows

 

Shape heel as follows -

Row 1:  Slip 1 knitwise, k15, turn

Row 2:  Slip 1 purlwise, p3, turn

Row 3:  Slip 1 knitwise, k5, turn

Row 4:  Slip 1 purlwise, p7, turn

Row 5:  Slip 1 knitwise, k9, turn

Row 6:  Slip 1 purlwise, p11, turn

Row 7:  Slip 1 knitwise, k13, turn

Row 8:  Slip 1 purlwise, p15, turn

Row 9:  Slip 1 knitwise, k17, turn

Row 10:  Slip 1 purlwise, p19, turn

Row 11:  Slip 1 knitwise, k21, turn

Row 12:  Slip 1 purlwise, p23, turn

Row 13:  Knit to end

Beginning with a purl row, work in stocking stitch (one row knit, one row purl) for 12 rows

 

Shape toe as follows -

P2tog all across row  (14sts)

K2tog all across row  (7sts)

Break off yarn.

Thread the yarn on to a needle and thread it through the remaining stitches.

Pull tightly and fasten off.

 

Sew up side seam

Darn away ends

Add a little ribbon bow or Christmas button if desired

 

 

Chunky Christmas Stocking ~ 11” 

Size:

Width - 4ʺ across, 8" all around      Length - around 11ʺ

Requires:

UK Chunky yarn OR 2 strands of DK knitted together

(For my stocking - I used 2 strands of white DK for the top border – then 1 strand of white and 1 strand of King Cole Glitz DK for the main part.

Red would also look good – or any Christmas colours -  sparkly or glittery yarn

6mm needles

 

Instructions:

Cast on 32sts 

Knit 8 rows

Beginning with a knit row, work in stocking stitch (one row knit, one row purl) for 26 rows

 

Shape heel as follows -

Row 1:  K18, turn

Row 2:  Slip 1 purlwise, p3, turn

Row 3:  Slip 1 knitwise, k5, turn

Row 4:  Slip 1 purlwise, p7, turn

Row 5:  Slip 1 knitwise, k9, turn

Row 6:  Slip 1 purlwise, p11, turn

Row 7:  Slip 1 knitwise, k13, turn

Row 8:  Slip 1 purlwise, p15, turn

Row 9:  Slip 1 knitwise, k17, turn

Row 10:  Slip 1 purlwise, p19, turn

Row 11:  Slip 1 knitwise, k21, turn

Row 12:  Slip 1 purlwise, p23, turn

Row 13:  Slip 1 knitwise, k25, turn

Row 14:  Slip 1 purlwise, p27, turn

Row 15:  Knit to end

Beginning with a purl row, work in stocking stitch (one row knit, one row purl) for 14 more rows

 

Shape toe as follows -

P2tog all across row  (16sts)

K2tog all across row  (8sts)

Break off yarn.

Thread the yarn on to a needle and thread it through the remaining stitches.

Pull tightly and fasten off.

Sew up side seam

Darn away ends

Add a little ribbon bow or Christmas button of 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
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These patterns (the information and photos) may not be copied, shared, 
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Mobius Fidget Balls

Mobius Fidget Balls

A mobius crochet fidget ball is created by forming a single twisted loop that can be continuously pulled from the center. Great for stimulation or to help with anxiety. 

I didn’t invent these cute fidgets – but when I looked for clear simple instructions – I found that most were complicated to understand, and in US crochet terms.

So I tried a few different patterns, and decided to write down my own instructions in UK terminology.    dc = double crochet

Cotton or a cotton mix yarn is especially good for these - as they can be easily washed.

This is what I did ……….

Using DK yarn and a 3.5mm hook -

1.  Make a chain of 15 stitches, turn

2.  Miss the first chain, then work 1 dc in each chain stitch across the row

3.   Now you will join the row into a ring with a slip stitch - and you will continue by working in rounds. But this is the IMPORTANT part. Before you join – make a twist and join the last stitch you worked (which is at the top of the row) to the bottom of the first stitch you worked at the start of the row. The twist is what makes the infinity loop and it is all straightforward from this point !!  If you don’t make a twist you will end up with a tube shape.

Chain 1, and work a dc into the same stitch, then work 2dc in each stitch all around, join with a slip stitch (note - because you twisted the first row you will find that you are working into the base of your original chain). Now work in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker to denote the first stitch if you find this helps.

5.   Chain 1, and work a dc in the same stitch, then work 2dc in each stitch all around, join with a slip stitch.

6.     Repeat the last round 3 or 4 times more, or until you are happy with the size of your fidget.

7.     Optional - For a contrast edge – work one dc stitch in each stitch all around in a contrasting  colour.

8.     Darn away ends.

Once you have made your first – the next one will be much quicker and easier. 😊  Have fun!  

For a tighter, smaller toy, use a smaller hook and thinner yarn; for a larger, "fluffier" result use a bigger hook and thicker yarn. 

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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Soft Ball / Stress Ball - Knitted

 

Soft Ball / Stress Ball 

Soft Ball /  Stress Ball

 

Requirements:

DK yarn

3.5mm (or 3.25mm) needles

Polyester stuffing

 

Instructions:              Circumference around 8½”

Cast on 6sts

Row 1:          Kfb in first 5sts, k1             (11sts)

Row 2:          Purl

Row 3:          (K1, kfb) 5 times, k1          (16sts)

Row 4:          Purl

Row 5:          (K2, kfb) 5 times, k1          (21sts)

Row 6:          Purl

Row 7:          (K3, kfb) 5 times, k1          (26sts)

Row 8:          Purl

Row 9:          (K4, kfb) 5 times, k1          (31sts)

Row 10:        Purl

Row 11:         (K5, kfb) 5 times, k1          (36sts)

Row 12:        Purl

Row 13:         (K6, kfb) 5 times, k1          (41sts)

Row 14:        Purl

Row 15:         (K7, kfb) 5 times, k1          (46sts)

Row 16:        Purl

Row 17:         Knit

Row 18:        Purl

Repeat the last 2 rows once more

Row 21:        (K7, k2tog) 5 times, k1       (41sts)

Row 22:        Purl

Row 23:        (K6, k2tog) 5 times, k1       (36sts)

Row 24:        Purl

Row 25:        (K5, k2tog) 5 times, k1       (31sts)

Row 26:        Purl

Row 27:        (K4, k2tog) 5 times, k1       (26sts)

Row 28:        Purl

Row 29:        (K3, k2tog) 5 times, k1       (21sts)

Row 30:        Purl

Row 31:        (K2, k2tog) 5 times, k1       (16sts)

Row 32:        Purl

Row 33:        (K1, k2tog) 5 times, k1       (11sts)

Row 34:        Purl

Row 35:        (K2tog) 5 times, k1             (6sts)

Cut yarn, leaving a ‘tail’  to use for joining

Thread the tail into a sewing needle, pull it through all remaining stitches and gather together

Fasten off securely.

Join side seam most of the way – leaving an opening. Fill with polyester stuffing. Sew the rest of the seam closed. Gather the cast on stitches together, and fasten off securely.

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

Copyright © 2026      ‘made by marianna’       All Rights Reserved

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

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Cabled Fingerless Mittens with Thumbs

 

Cabled Fingerless Mittens with Thumbs

Cables are fun!  

I made several pairs of these mittens - the cream and green with a 'Fishtail' Cable, and the pink with a standard cable. 

There are 2 sizes ~ a teen/small adult lady for those with petite hands,

as well as an adult lady size. 

Cabled Fingerless Mittens with Thumbs

Choose which cable to use – and be consistent throughout

 

STANDARD CABLE PANEL

C4F: Put 2 stitches on cable needle and hold to front. Knit next 2 stitches. Knit 2 stitches on cable needle
C4B: Put 2 stitches on cable needle and hold to back. Knit next 2 stitches. Knit 2 stitches on cable needle 

 

‘FISHTAIL’ CABLE PANEL

C4F: Put 1 stitch on cable needle and hold to front. Knit next 3 stitches. Knit stitch on cable needle
C4B: Put 3 stitches on cable needle and hold to back. Knit next stitch. Knit 3 stitches on cable needle 

 

Cabled Fingerless Mittens – with thumbs                 Teen / Small Adult Lady

 

Requires:

DK yarn   around 24 - 26g

4mm needles

 

Size:

Width:              6½" (16.5cm)  all around

Length:            7"  (18cm)

 

RIGHT HAND

 

CUFF

Using DK yarn and 4mm needles ~

Cast on 37sts

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

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

Repeat last 2 rows 6 times more       

Row 15:           S1, k3, p1, k9, p1, k22

Row 16:           S1, p21, k1, p9, k1, p3, k1

Row 17:           S1, k3, p1, C4F, k1, C4B, p1, k22

Row 18:           S1, p21, k1, p9, k1, p3, k1

Row 19:           S1, k3, p1, k9, p1, k22

Row 20:           S1, p21, k1, p9, k1, p3, k1

Row 21:           S1, k3, p1, C4F, k1, C4B, p1, k2, kfb, kfb, k18                                 (39sts)

Row 22:           S1, p23, k1, p9, k1, p3, k1

Row 23:          S1, k3, p1, k9, p1,k2, kfb, k2, kfb, k18                                               (41sts)

Row 24:           S1, p25, k1, p9, k1, p3, k1

Row 25:          S1, k3, p1, C4F, k1, C4B, p1, k2, kfb, k4, kfb, k18                              (43sts)

Row 26:           S1, p27, k1, p9, k1, p3, k1

Row 27:          S1, k3, p1, k9, p1,k2, kfb, k6, kfb, , k18                                             (45sts)

Row 28:           S1, p29, k1, p9, k1, p3, k1

Row 29:          S1, k3, p1, C4F, k1, C4B, p1, k2, kfb, k8, kfb, k18                            (47sts)

Row 30:           S1, p31, k1, p9, k1, p3, k1

Row 31:          S1, k3, p1, k9, p1,k2, kfb, k10, kfb , k18                                            (49sts)

Row 32:           S1, p33, k1, p9, k1, p3, k1

Row 33:           S1, k3, p1, C4F, k1, C4B, p1, k2, kfb, k12, kfb, k18                          (51sts)

Row 34:          S1, p32, turn

 

THUMB

K15, turn

Working on these centre 15sts only ~

Next Row:       S1, p13, k1   

 

THUMB RIB

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 once more

Cast off in rib

Cut yarn and fasten off

 

TOP

Turn work

With wrong side facing, rejoin yarn to last 18sts on the left needle, p3, k1, p9, k1, p3, k1

Continue on 36sts ~

Row 1:             S1, k3, p1, k9, p1, k21

Row 2:             S1, p20, K1, p9, k1, p3, k1

Row 3:             S1, k3, p1, C4F, k1, C4B, p1, k21

Row 4:             S1, p20, K1, p9, k1, p3, k1

Repeat the last 4 rows twice more    

 

TOP RIB

Row 1:            S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 3sts, k1, k2tog                              (35sts)

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

Row 3:           S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2                

Row 4:            S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Cast off in rib

Join the thumb seam and side seam

Darn away ends

 

LEFT HAND

 

CUFF

Using DK yarn and 4mm needles ~

Cast on 37sts

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

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

Repeat last 2 rows 6 times more       

Row 15:           S1, k21, p1, k9, p1, k4

Row 16:           S1, p3, k1, p9, k1, p21, k1

Row 17:           S1, k21, p1, C4F, k1, C4B, p1, k4

Row 18:           S1, p3, k1, p9, k1, p21, k1

Row 19:           S1, k21, p1, k9, p1, k4

Row 20:           S1, p3, k1, p9, k1, p21, k1

Row 21:           S1, k16, kfb, kfb, k3, p1, C4F, k1, C4B, p1, k4                                 (39sts)

Row 22:           S1, p3, k1, p9, k1, p23, k1

Row 23:           S1, k16, kfb, k2, kfb, k3, p1, k9, p1, k4                                             (41sts)

Row 24:           S1, p3, k1, p9, k1, p25, k1

Row 25:           S1, k16, kfb, k4, kfb, k3, p1, C4F, k1, C4B, p1, k4                            (43sts)

Row 26:           S1, p3, k1, p9, k1, p27, k1

Row 27:          S1, k16, kfb, k6, kfb, k3, p1, k9, p1, k4                                              (45sts)

Row 28:           S1, p3, k1, p9, k1, p29, k1

Row 29:           S1, k16, kfb, k8, kfb, k3, p1, C4F, k1, C4B, p1, k4                            (47sts)

Row 30:           S1, p3, k1, p9, k1, p31, k1

Row 31:          S1, k16, kfb, k10, kfb, k3, p1, k9, p1, k4                                (49sts)

Row 32:           S1, p3, k1, p9, k1, p33, k1

Row 33:          S1, k16, kfb, k12, kfb, k3, p1, C4F, k1, C4B, p1, k4              (51sts)

Row 34:          S1, p3, k1,p9, k1, p18, turn

 

THUMB

K15, turn

Working on these centre 15sts only ~

Next Row:                   S1, p13, k1   

 

THUMB RIB

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

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

Repeat the last 2 rows once more

Cast off in rib

Cut yarn and fasten off

 

TOP

Turn work

With wrong side facing, rejoin yarn to last 18sts left on the needle, p17, k1

Continue on 36sts ~

Row 1:             S1, k20, p1, k9, p1, k4

Row 2:             S1, p3, K1, p9, k1, p20, k1

Row 3:             S1, k20, p1, C4F, k1, C4B, p1, k4

Row 4:             S1, p3, K1, p9, k1, p20, k1

Repeat the last 4 rows twice more    

 

TOP RIB

Row 1:           S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 3sts, k1, k2tog                  (35sts)

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

Row 3:           S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2                

Row 4:            S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Cast off in rib

Join the thumb seam and side seam

Darn away ends

 

 

Cabled Fingerless Mittens – with thumbs                 Adult Lady

 

Requires:

DK yarn   around 28 - 30g

4mm needles

 

Size:

Width:              7" (16cm)  all around

Length:            7"  (18cm)

 

RIGHT HAND                   

 

CUFF

Using DK yarn and 4mm needles ~

Cast on 39sts

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

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

Repeat last 2 rows 5 times more

Row 13:           S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

Row 14:          Kfb, * p1, k1, repeat from * to last 2sts, pfb, k1                                  (41sts)

 

HAND             

Row 15:           S1, k4, p1, k9, p1, k25

Row 16:           S1, p24, k1, p9, k1, p4, k1

Row 17:           S1, k4, p1, C4F, k1, C4B, p1, k25

Row 18:           S1, p24, k1, p9, k1, p4, k1

Row 19:           S1, k4, p1, k9, p1, k25

Row 20:           S1, p24, k1, p9, k1, p4, k1

Row 21:           S1, k4, p1, C4F, k1, C4B, p1, k3, kfb, kfb, k20                                 (43sts)

Row 22:           S1, p26, k1, p9, k1, p4, k1

Row 23:          S1, k4, p1, k9, p1, k3, kfb, k2, kfb, k20                                              (45sts)

Row 24:           S1, p28, k1, p9, k1, p4, k1

Row 25:          S1, k4, p1, C4F, k1, C4B, p1, k3, kfb, k4, kfb, k20                            (47sts)

Row 26:           S1, p30, k1, p9, k1, p4, k1

Row 27:          S1, k4, p1, k9, p1, k3, kfb, k6, kfb, k20                                              (49sts)

Row 28:           S1, p32, k1, p9, k1, p4, k1

Row 29:          S1, k4, p1, C4F, k1, C4B, p1, k3, kfb, k8, kfb, k20                            (51sts)

Row 30:           S1, p34, k1, p9, k1, p4, k1

Row 31:          S1, k4, p1, k9, p1, k3, kfb, k10, kfb , k20                                           (53sts)

Row 32:           S1, p36, k1, p9, k1, p4, k1

Row 33:           S1, k4, p1, C4F, k1, C4B, p1, k3, kfb, k12, kfb, k20                          (55sts)

Row 34:          S1, p34, turn

 

THUMB

K15, turn

Working on these centre 15sts only ~

Next Row:       S1, p13, k1   

 

THUMB RIB

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

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

Repeat the last 2 rows once more

Cast off in rib

Cut yarn and fasten off

 

TOP

Turn work

With wrong side facing, rejoin yarn to 20sts left on the left needle, p4, k1, p9, k1, p4, k1

Continue on 40sts ~

Row 1:             S1, k4, p1, k9, p1, k24

Row 2:             S1, p23, k1, p9, k1, p4, k1

Row 3:             S1, k4, p1, C4F, k1, C4B, p1, k24

Row 4:             S1, p23, k1, p9, k1, p4, k1

Repeat the last 4 rows twice more    

 

TOP RIB

Row 1:            K2tog, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2                        (39sts)

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

Row 3:           S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2                

Row 4:            S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Cast off in rib

 

Join the thumb seam and side seam

Darn away ends

 

 

LEFT HAND               

 

CUFF

Using DK yarn and 4mm needles ~

Cast on 39sts

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

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

Repeat last 2 rows 5 times more

Row 13:           S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2

Row 14:          Kfb, * p1, k1, repeat from * to last 2sts, pfb, k1                                  (41sts)

Row 15:           S1, k24, p1, k9, p1, k5

Row 16:           S1, p4, k1, p9, k1, p24, k1

Row 17:           S1, k24, p1, C4F, k1, C4B, p1, k5

Row 18:           S1, p4, k1, p9, k1, p24, k1

Row 19:           S1, k24, p1, k9, p1, k5

Row 20:           S1, p4, k1, p9, k1, p24, k1

Row 21:           S1, k18, kfb, kfb, k4, p1, C4F, k1, C4B, p1, k5                                 (43sts)

Row 22:           S1, p4, k1, p9, k1, p26, k1

Row 23:           S1, k18, kfb, k2, kfb, k4, p1, k9, p1, k5                                             (45sts)

Row 24:           S1, p4, k1, p9, k1, p28, k1

Row 25:           S1, k18, kfb, k4, kfb, k4, p1, C4F, k1, C4B, p1, k5                            (47sts)

Row 26:           S1, p4, k1, p9, k1, p30, k1

Row 27:          S1, k18, kfb, k6, kfb, k4, p1, k9, p1, k5                                              (49sts)

Row 28:           S1, p4, k1, p9, k1, p32, k1

Row 29:           S1, k18, kfb, k8, kfb, k4, p1, C4F, k1, C4B, p1, k5                            (51sts)

Row 30:           S1, p4, k1, p9, k1, p34, k1

Row 31:          S1, k18, kfb, k10, kfb, k4, p1, k9, p1, k5                                            (53sts)

Row 32:           S1, p4, k1, p9, k1, p36, k1

Row 33:          S1, k18, kfb, k12, kfb, k4, p1, C4F, k1, C4B, p1, k5                          (55sts)

Row 34:          S1, p4, k1, p9, k1, p19, turn

 

THUMB

K15, turn

Working on these centre 15sts only ~

Next Row:                   S1, p13, k1   

 

THUMB RIB

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

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

Repeat the last 2 rows once more

Cast off in rib

Cut yarn and fasten off

 

TOP

Turn work

With wrong side facing, rejoin yarn to the 20sts left on the left needle, k1, p18, k1

Continue on 40sts ~

Row 1:             S1, k23, p1, k9, p1, k5

Row 2:             S1, p4, k1, p9, k1, p23, k1

Row 3:             S1, k23, p1, C4F, k1, C4B, p1, k5

Row 4:             S1, p4, k1, p9, k1, p23, k1

Repeat the last 4 rows twice more    

 

TOP RIB

Row 1:           S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 3sts, k1, k2tog                              (39sts)

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

Row 3:           S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2                

Row 4:            S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Cast off in rib

Join the thumb seam and side seam

Darn away ends

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