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!

Verona Baby Hat Verona Baby Hat This is a very sweet little baby hat. Easy to knit. - Worked flat and then seamed. Perfect for a new baby (or baby doll). Requirements :DK yarn ~ less than 20g 4mm needles I think this little hat is perfect for a boy or girl. It looks good and is practical too! Here is the link for this free pattern - https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2026/02/verona-baby-hat.html I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity d

Starting Out Baby Booties These sweet little baby booties couldn’t be simpler ! Quick and easy to knit - and very practical. Requirements: DK yarn (15g - 20g) 4mm needles Ribbon (optional) Size: Newborn baby Worked flat and then seamed. A lovely little gift To get this free pattern please click on the https link just below↓ https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2026/01/starting-out-baby-booties.html I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity d

Red Hats for Hospitals Many Hospitals and Maternity Units in the UK welcome donations of Baby Hats in a range of sizes – BUT they all seem to have different requirements. Please check what is needed!  The truth is - hospitals have very little facility for storage – and what is donated but not required - is often simply dumped in an incinerator. It is not about donating what you like to make – it is about suppling what is needed and wanted. Please ask.   Many maternity units u

Georgie Baby Blanket Another free pattern for you ............ This is a very sweet baby blanket, and gender-neutral. Easy to knit - the pattern stitch has only 2 easy-to-remember rows. Requires ~ DK yarn 4mm needles Tension ~ 22sts = 4” (10cm) Sizes ~ 16”, 18”, 20”, 24”, 28” and easy to adjust for further sizes There is matching Georgie Cardigan Jacket & Hat, if you would like to make a little set. You will find the pattern instructions here ~ https://mariannaslazydaisydays.

Squares Baby Blanket I love knitting baby blankets. I hope you like this one - it’s easy to knit, and a great gender-neutral design ! In a range of sizes, and easy to adjust Tension/ Gauge: 22sts = 4” (10cm) Requirements: Around 90 - 100g of DK yarn for the smallest size, up to 350g for the biggest size 4mm needles So sweet! You will find this free pattern here ~ https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2022/01/squares-baby-blanket.html I am happy for you to use my patter

Triangles Baby Blanket This pattern is available for free . This is a lovely - totally reversible - baby blanket This pattern is suitable for a boy or girl Requires: DK yarn (around 100g for the 18” size, 250g for the 24.5” size, and around 380g for the 30” size) 4mm and 4.5mm needles Easy to make - and so cute ! To get this free pattern please click on the https link just below↓ https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2019/08/triangles-baby-blanket.html I am happy for yo