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!

Knitted Worry Worms ’Worry Worms’ are small, wiggly worms that are used as a tool for emotional support, stress relief, and to help children or adults cope with their worries. They are often given with a poem - and are designed to be held when a person is feeling anxious or upset. The trend started in the UK and spread through social media, particularly through online crafting groups like Random Acts of Crochet Kindness on facebook. Most Worry Worms are crocheted - but I have

Crochet Worry Worm ’Worry Worms’ are small, wiggly worms that are used as a tool for emotional support, stress relief, and to help children or adults cope with their worries. They are often given with a poem - and are designed to be held when a person is feeling anxious or upset. The trend started in the UK and spread through social media, particularly through online crafting groups like Random Acts of Crochet Kindness on facebook. This pattern uses UK crochet terms: Requirem

Easy Granny Square Pouch / Pocket These little pouches are very easy to make. If you can crochet a simple granny square, then this project is easily achievable. I used DK yarn (around 6g) and a 4mm hook - but other yarn weights will give bigger or smaller results. These little pouches have a multitude of uses Such fun! You will find this free pattern here ~ https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2025/06/easy-granny-square-pouch.html I am happy for you to use my patterns

Tivoli Baby Hats This is a very cute little hat. Worked flat on 2 needles and then seamed. There is an unusual twist stitch running up the hat, which gives added interest. Requires: DK yarn 4mm needles There are 2 sizes ~large preemie/small newborn, and 0 - 3 months A lovely gender neutral design. You will find the FREE pattern here ~ https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2024/04/tivoli-baby-hat.html I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity

Baby Hat with Bobbles This is a very cute little hat - a perfect design for today’s style. And gender-neutral :) Easy to knit, this hat is worked flat and then seamed. In knitting, there is often no right or wrong way to do things. I know several ways to knit bobbles – this is a very easy method and ideal for beginners. You can choose stocking stitch or garter stitch bobbles (instructions are given for both). Requires: DK yarn (14g, 16g, 22g) 4mm needles Sizes available: Larg

Double Breasted Baby Cardigan Jackets This pattern is available for free . I think these look so cute - and I hope you do too. Instructions are for 3 preemie sizes - small, medium and large - and now Newborn too! Requires ~ DK yarn 4mm needles 8 small buttons (4 for fastening, and 4 for decoration only) A classic look - knitted in a modern way. Top-down. Such a lovely gender-neutral design. To get this free pattern please click on the https link just below↓ https://mariannasl