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!

Baby Annabell Doll's Clothes Many of my preemie baby clothes fit Baby Annabell dolls. I thought it might be useful if I added a few ideas for you. My granddaughter loves dressing and undressing Baby Annabell, putting her to bed, and taking her out for a walk in her doll’s pram. So sweet. These suggestions are for the Classic Baby Annabell – she is 43cm in length (17”) and include Dresses, Rompers, Cardigans, Trousers, Shorts, Sweater, Poncho, Hats and Booties. Lots of idea

Soft Ball / Stress Ball - Knitted Stress Balls can be helpful for hand exercise and stress relief. I know of several people who use them to help with anxiety, arthritis pain or Parkinson's disease. They are easy to knit - worked flat, then seamed Requirements: DK yarn 3.5mm (or 3.25mm) needles Polyester stuffing Circumference is around 8½” You can alter the size of the balls by using different yarn weights Fun and easy to make To get this free pattern please click on the http

Soft Ball / Stress Ball - Crochet Version Stress Balls can be helpful for hand exercise and stress relief. I know of several people who use them to help with anxiety, arthritis pain or Parkinson's disease. This is an easy to make crochet version. There are 2 sizes - The small size is perfect as a stress ball, and the bigger size is great for play - and safe for a toddler. Made in the round UK terminology Requirements: DK yarn 3.5mm hook Polyester stuffing You can alter the si

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