Marianna's Lazy Daisy Days

Summer Flower Headbands

Babies heads vary a lot in size - but this is a guide! 

0 - 3 months                65sts

6 months                     69sts

9 months                     73sts

12 months                   77sts

1 - 2 years                   81sts

3 – 4 years                  85sts

4 – 10 years                89sts

Summer Flower Headband

These are made with DK (8ply) yarn and 4mm needles.

Using first colour, cast on 65sts  (or the number suggested above for the required age)

1st Row:               K1, *(k2, p2) repeat from * to last 4sts, k2, p1, k1

2^nd Row:               S1, k1, *(p2, k2) repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1   

Join in second colour ~

3^rd Row:               Knit

4^th Row:                S1, k1, *(p2, k2) repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1   

Using first colour ~

5^th Row:                Knit

6^th Row:                S1, k1, *(p2, k2) repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1   

Using second colour ~

7^th Row:                Knit

8^th Row:                S1, k1, *(p2, k2) repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1   

Using first colour ~

9^th Row:                Knit

10^th Row:             S1, k1, *(p2, k2) repeat from * to last 3sts, p2, k1   

Cast off loosely – use a bigger needle or a stretchy cast off

Add a pretty decoration – I used the pattern below for my Small Summer Flowers

I used this pattern for my Small Summer Flowers ~ 

Cast on 42sts

K1, cast off 5sts (2sts on right hand needle),k1, cast off 5sts (4sts on right hand needle), k1, cast off 5sts (6sts on right hand needle), k1, cast off 5sts (8sts on right hand needle), k1, cast off 5sts (10sts on right hand needle), k1, cast off 5sts (12sts on right hand needle)

Cut the yarn leaving an 6” tail

Thread the tail through each of the remaining 12sts and pull tight

Use  the tail from the cast on to join the first and last petals

Shape flower

Sew in ends

Easy Ear Saver Mask Extender - knitted

Requires:

DK cotton yarn

3.5mm needles

2 buttons

Small

Cast on 19sts

Row 1:             k1, kfb, knit to the last 3sts, kfb, k2                            21sts

Row 2:             Knit

Row 3:             k1, kfb, knit to the last 3sts, kfb, k2                            23sts

Row 4:             Knit

Row 5:             k1, kfb, knit to the last 3sts, kfb, k2                            25sts

Row 6:             Knit

Row 7:             K1, k2tog, knit to last 3sts, k2tog, k1                         23sts

Row 6:             Knit

Row 9:             K1, k2tog, knit to last 3sts, k2tog, k1                         21sts

Row 10:           Knit

Cast off

Use the cast on and cast off tails to sew a button at each end, then darn away.

Medium

Cast on 21sts

Row 1:             k1, kfb, knit to the last 3sts, kfb, k2                            23sts

Row 2:             Knit

Row 3:             k1, kfb, knit to the last 3sts, kfb, k2                            25sts

Row 4:             Knit

Row 5:             k1, kfb, knit to the last 3sts, kfb, k2                            27sts

Row 6:             Knit

Row 7:             K1, k2tog knit to last 3sts, k2tog, k1                          25sts

Row 6:             Knit

Row 9:             K1, k2tog, knit to last 3sts, k2tog, k1                         23sts

Row 10:           Knit

Cast off

Use the cast on and cast off tails to sew a button at each end, then darn away.

Large

Cast on 23sts

Row 1:             k1, kfb, knit to the last 3sts, kfb, k2                            25sts

Row 2:             Knit

Row 3:             k1, kfb, knit to the last 3sts, kfb, k2                            27sts

Row 4:             Knit

Row 5:             k1, kfb, knit to the last 3sts, kfb, k2                            29sts

Row 6:             Knit

Row 7:             K1, k2tog, knit to last 3sts, k2tog, k1                         27sts

Row 6:             Knit

Row 9:             K1, k2tog, knit to last 3sts, k2tog, k1                         25sts

Row 10:           Knit

Cast off

Use the cast on and cast off tails to sew a button at each end, then darn away.

If you prefer to crochet you might like this simple idea ~ 

Easy Ear Saver Mask Extender - Crochet

Requires:

DK cotton yarn

3.5mm crochet hook

2 buttons

UK terminology

Chain 18, 20 or 22sts

Work 4 rows in half treble stitch

Use the ‘tails’ to sew on a button at each end, then darn away

 

Jack & Jill Baby Mittens

Requirements:

DK yarn (newborn ~ 8g - 10g, 3 months ~ 10g - 12g,  6 - 9 months ~ 12g - 14g) 

3.25mm & 4mm needles

Tension:      22sts = 4" (10cm) over stocking stitch

Jack & Jill Baby Mittens                   Newborn

Width:              2" (5cm), 4" (10cm) all around 

Length:            4" (10cm)

Using DK yarn & 3.25mm needles cast on 21sts

CUFF

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

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

Repeat last 2 rows 5 times more

HAND

Change to 4mm needles

1^st Row:           S1, knit to end

2^nd Row:          S1, *p3, k1, repeat from * to end

Repeat the last two rows 6 times more, or until work measures 3½" from the cast on edge

Shape the top ~

Next Row:              S1, *k2tog, k1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2tog                            14sts

Next Row:              S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row:              *K2tog, all across row                                   `                                7sts

Cut the yarn leaving a ‘tail’.

With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining stitches and secure

Sew up side seam and weave in ends

Jack & Jill Baby Mittens                   3 months

Width:                     2½" (6.5cm), 5" (13cm) all around 

Length:                   4½" (11.5cm)
 

Using DK yarn & 3.25mm needles cast on 25sts

CUFF

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

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

Repeat last 2 rows 6 times more

HAND

Change to 4mm needles

1^st Row:                  S1, knit to end

2^nd Row:                 S1, *p3, k1, repeat from * to end

Repeat the last two rows 7 times more or until work measures 4" from the cast on edge

Shape the top ~

Next Row:              S1, *k2tog, k1, repeat from * to end                                             17sts

Next Row:              S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row:              *K2tog all across row, to last st, k1                                               9sts

Cut the yarn leaving a ‘tail’.

With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining stitches and secure

Sew up side seam and weave in ends

Jack & Jill Baby Mittens                   6 – 9 months

Width:                     5¾", 14.5cm all around 

Length:                   5", 12.5cm

Using DK yarn & 3.25mm needles cast on 29sts

CUFF

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

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

Repeat last 2 rows 6 times more

HAND

Change to 4mm needles

1^st Row:                  S1, knit to end

2^nd Row:                 S1, *p3, k1, repeat from * to end

Repeat the last two rows 8 times more or until work measures 4¼" from the cast on edge

Shape the top ~

Next Row:    K1, s1, k1, psso, k9, k2 tog, k1, s1, k1, psso, k9, k2tog, k1         (25sts)

Next Row:    S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row:    K1, s1, k1, psso, k7, k2 tog, k1, s1, k1, psso, k7, k2tog, k1         (21sts)

Next Row:    S1, purl to last st, k1

Next Row:    K1, s1, k1, psso, k5, k2 tog, k1, s1, k1, psso, k5, k2 tog, k1        (17sts)

Next Row:    S1, purl to last st, k1

Cast off

Cut the yarn leaving a ‘tail’.

Join top and side seams

Weave in ends