Marianna's
Lazy Daisy Designs 

I am an independent designer and pattern writer.
I love sharing my ideas ~ most of my knitting and crochet patterns are free. 
Welcome!  I hope I can inspire you!

Yvette Baby Blanket I wanted to make a baby blanket and hat with a stitch pattern similar to Feather & Fan, or Old Shale Lace - but without the holes. So, after a few attempts, I knitted this. I think it looks good - hope you do to! Sizes:16”, 20”, 24”, 28”, 30” , and info is included on how to adjust for other sizes Requirements: DK yarn (100g for the smallest size, up to 350g for a 30” blanket) 4mm needles The small size is perfect for a doll, or small preemie baby …….. 24”

Yvette Baby Hat I wanted to make a hat with a stitch pattern similar to Feather & Fan, or Old Shale Lace - but without the holes. So, after a few attempts, I knitted this. I think it looks good - hope you do to! Requires~ DK yarn 4mm needles Worked flat on 2 needles, then seamed Sizes~ large preemie and 0 - 3 months I love the result. A lovely little hat. This cute little hat pattern if free ~ https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2024/03/yvette-baby-hat.html I am hap

Garter Stitch Baby Hat with Ears Such a cute little Baby Hat with little Teddy Bear Ears ! A lovely gift for a new baby - and perfect for dolls too. Requires ~ DK yarn (less than 30g) 4mm needles Instructions included for 4 sizes ~small preemie, medium preemie, large preemie, newborn An easy to knit hat - worked flat and seamed - and then 2 little ears sewn on. So cute ! This is a free pattern :) The instructions are here ~ https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2024/01

Sailor Stripes Baby Cardigan Jacket This pattern is available for free . This is such a cute little newborn baby cardigan. Knitted top-down - and just 2 sleeve seams to join Worked flat on straight needles Requires: Around 55g - 60g of DK yarn 4mm needles 6 small buttons A lovely gender-neutral design So cute 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,

Delphine Baby Cardigan This is the sweetest little pattern for a baby cardigan With fancy raglan detailing - it really looks special. Knitted from the top-down, it is actually an easy knit, and just 2 sleeve seams to join :) Knitted with DK yarn (less than a 100g ball for all versions and sizes) and 4mm needles Instructions are given for 2 sizes ~ Newborn Baby and around 6 - 9 months. There is a choice of 2 different versions (one more lacy than the other) …..and you can choo

Blanche Earwarmer Headband A lovely Earwarmer Headband for an adult woman. I made this one as a gift for a friend. It looks complicated, …… but it is easier than it looks. Requires: 4mm needles DK yarn – around 25g Cable needle Tension: 22sts = 4” (10cm Easy to knit - worked flat and then seamed. My friends all love these! You will find the instructions here ~ https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2024/01/blanche-earwarmer-headband.html I am happy for you to use