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!

Cameron Baby Cardigan This pattern is available for free . This is a very sweet little baby cardigan - knitted from the top down, and with just 2 small sleeves to join A fully buttoned front, And long or short sleeves - you choose A lovely gender-neutral design. Requires: Around 80g of DK (8ply) yarn for the long-sleeved version Around 75g of DK (8ply) yarn for the short-sleeved version 4mm needles 6 small buttons So cute. To get this free pattern please click on the https li

Little Stuffed Hearts ~ Knitted These sweet little hearts are knitted flat in one piece - with a seam down the centre back. They are quick and easy to knit. Many NHS hospitals welcome these little hearts - knitted in pairs. One to stay with a patient, and the other for a family member ……. to keep them connected in their thoughts. I didn’t invent this way of knitting a heart - many have been knitted and donated since Covid times - but this is my easy version. Each little heart

Little Stuffed Hearts ~ Crochet These sweet little hearts are quick and easy to make. They can be left plain, or decorated with beads, buttons or bows. Make a single heart, or join 2 and lightly stuff for a little padded heart. Size: Around 2½” Requires: DK yarn 3.25mm (or 3.5mm) hook A very small amount of polyester stuffing So cute! You will find the FREE pattern here ~ https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2024/02/little-stuffed-hearts-crochet.html I am happy for you

HARMONY Baby Hat This is a very pretty little baby hat - a perfect gift for a new baby girl. Easy to knit, and with an optional bow. There are 3 sizes ~ Large Preemie/Small Newborn, 0-3 months, 6 - 9 months Each hat requires ~ DK yarn 4mm needles Worked flat and then seamed. A lovely baby-shower gift. So cute. You will find the pattern instructions here ~ https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2025/07/harmony-baby-hat.html I am happy for you to use my patterns for your

Chloe Baby Hat and Booties This cute little baby hat and booties match my Chloe Baby Cardigan Jacket (which is proving to be very popular). Garter stitch is back in demand. This would make a sweet little baby shower gift Perfect for a newborn baby And - easy to knit on straight needles Requires: DK yarn (I used just 30g to knit both hat and booties) 4mm needles The pattern is FREE ~ https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2025/08/chloe-baby-hat-and-booties.html I am happ

Chloe Garter Stitch Baby Jacket I love this cute little baby jacket ! Worked top down, on straight needles - and with just 2 sleeve seams to join. Chose 1, 3 or 5 buttons Requirements: DK yarn ~ around 70g of acrylic DK 4mm needles 1, 3 or 5 small buttons Tension / Gauge:22sts – 4” (10cm) So sweet This pattern is free - here is the link ~ https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2025/07/chloe-garter-stitch-baby-jacket.html I am happy for you to use my patterns for your ow