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!

Easter Mini Egg Pouch Bag Mini Chocolate Easter Eggs I am making these cute little pouch bags and filling them with mini Easter Eggs, to give as small gifts this year. They will look lovely on the Easter Table. Requirements: DK yarn ~ I used 4 colours but you could vary this 5mm crochet hook ~ if you prefer, you can use a 4mm hook Mini Eggs to fill Size: when flat, before filling Width: 8” all around (20cm) Height: 5½” (14cm) Instructions:This pattern is written in UK termino

Little Comfort Dolls This pattern is available for free . These mini dolls are only about 3” - 3½” high. They are based on the Duduza Comfort Dolls made for Africa. I knitted lots of these a few years ago. “Duduza” is a Zulu word for “comfort”. These knitted dolls are given in the hope that they bring comfort to AIDS/HIV-affected children in sub-Saharan Africa. Recently they have become popular again, and often known as Izzy Dolls. Requirements: DK yarn ~ small amounts of dif

Barbie ~ Fashionista Barbie Long Dresses These sweet little dresses are designed to fit the new curvy shaped Fashionista Barbie Doll as well as traditional Barbie. I totally approve of her new realistic shape - with wider waist and hips – a much better image for our children to be exposed to. These dresses do fit the traditional classic Barbie, though they are looser of course. 4 different variations of long dresses for the best dressed dolls in town! Each dress requires ~ Ar

Plain and Simple Baby Hat This pattern is available for free . This is a very easy to knit beanie-style baby hat. Worked in stocking stitch, with a ribbed border. A perfect gender-neutral design It is a very versatile pattern. There are so many lovely self-patterning yarns available at the moment, that even a simple hat can look great !…….. Or add a fancy stitch for more interest if you feel like it!………. Or work it in stripes.…………. Or add a bow, button or flower for decor

Plain and Simple Baby Socks These cute little baby socks are easy to knit - worked flat, and then seamed A lovely simple design, ideal for babies or baby dolls Instructions are included for 4 sizes ~ 2”, 2½”, 3”, 3¼” Requires ~ DK yarn (around 6g, 8g, 10g, 12g) and 4mm needles For a variation, add stripes, or a different colour on the top rib. You will find the instructions here ~ https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2025/01/baby-socks_21.html Plain and Simple Baby Soc

Kiri Baby Hat This is such a pretty little hat, perfect for a newborn baby girl, or a doll. A lovely lacy design Worked flat on 2 needles, then seamed Requirements: DK yarn and 4mm needles So sweet! The pattern is free - you will find it here ~ https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2025/01/kiri-baby-hat.html In  addition: You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns. However, please do not copy my patterns    Copyright © 2025 ‘made by marianna’ All