Hanka's knitting crafts: August 2024

Monday, August 26, 2024

Bigger Baby Cradle

This one has more room for the bigger babies. I am planning on knitting one without the hood and put in on a stand. When and if this work I will share some of my pictures.

Materials:

8ply yarn (used Sean sheep acrylic) but any brand works 3.25mm needles

Abbreviations:

k - knit p- purl inc - increase (used knit into front and back of same stitch) dec - decrease same as k2tog (knit 2 stitches together) st(s) - stitch(es)

Bottom

Cast on 6sts

Row 1: k

Row 2: inc 1 st at beginning and end of row

Repeat these 2 rows until 12sts on needle

Garter st 36 rows

Next row: dec 1 st at beginning and end of row

Next row: k

Repeat these 2 rows until 6sts left

Cast off

Side

Cast on 80sts

Moss st 6 rows

Knit 4 rows garter st

Cast off

Sew the side around the bottom on the outside. It will not be turned. Sew the side seam going up on the inside.

Handles

Make 2 of your choice

- Chain 18sts

- Make an i-cord of 7cm

- Cast on 18sts and cast off

Do not sew it to side yet...

Hood

Cast on 22 sts

Knit 4 rows garter stitch

Start with a p row and stst 7 rows

Next row: (k1, k2tog) repeat across, end with k1 (15sts)

Next row: p

Next row: (k1, k2tog) repeat across (10 sts)

Next row: p

Next row: (k1, k2tog) repeat across, end with k1 (7sts)

Next row: p

Next row: (k1, k2tog) repeat across, end with k1 (5sts)

Thread yarn through sts, secure and sew hood to side on one end...

Now you can sew the handles on too.

Your cradle is now finished. Bellow is some extras or bedding for the cradle. This is only for the bigger cradle

Insert for bottom (like a thin mattress)

Cast on 6sts

Row 1: k

Row 2: inc 1 st at beginning and end of row

Repeat these two rows until 12 sts on needĺe

Garter st 30 rows

Next row: dec 1 st at beginning and end of row

Next row: k

Repeat these 2 rows until 6sts on needle

Cast off

Pillow

Cast on 8sts

Stst 12 rows

Cast off

Fold in half, sew 2 sides, lightly stuff and sew closed

Cover

Cast on 8sts

Row 1: k

Row 2: inc1 st at the beginning and end of row

Repeat these 2 rows until 16sts

Garter st 20 rows

Cast off

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Smaller Baby Cradle

I used an older photo for this one. The size is very clear.

Materials:

DK yarn of your choice 3.25mm needles

Abbreviations:

k - knit p - purl stst - stocking stitch inc - increase (I used knit into front and back of the same stitch) dec - decrease (I used the knit 2 stitches together method) st - stitch

Bottom

Cast on 6sts

Row 1: Knit

Row 2: Inc at beginning and end of row

Repeat these two rows until 12 sts.

Knit 30 rows

Next row: Dec 1st at beginning and end of row

Next row: k

Rep these last two rows until 6 sts left

Cast off

Sides

Cast on 54 sts

Knit moss st for 6 rows.

Knit 4 rows

Cast off

Sew the side to the bottom.

Handles (make 2)

Chain 18 sts or Cast on 18 sts and cast off.

Hood

Cast on 22 sts

Knit 4 rows

Start with a p row and stst 7 rows

Next row: (K1, k2tog), rep across row (15sts)

Next row: p

Next row: (k1, k2tog), rep acorss row (10sts)

Next row: p

Next row: (k1, k2tog), rep across row (7sts)

Next row: p

Next row: (k1, k2tog), rep across row (5sts)

Thread yarn through rem sts and sew on hood.

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Friday, August 23, 2024

Alex's pants with pockets

Materials:

4ply yarn (used Patons Big Baby) 2mm needles

Abbreviations:

See post of 4 January 2024

Side pockets (make 2)

With C2 cast on 8sts

Knit 2 rows

Stst 10 rows

Cast off

Pants

Begin with one leg:

With C1, cast on 28sts

1x1 rib 1 row

Stst 60 rows

Cast off 2sts at beg of next 2 rows

Cut yarn and keep sts on holder.

Knit another leg, but do not cut yarn.

Now knit over both legs (48sts)

Next row: p

Next row: k

Now start to divide:

Back p12

Cast on 6 sts, k to end (18sts)

Starting with a p row stst 7 rows

Cut yarn and keep sts on an extra needle.

Rejoin yarn to center for front and p24

Row 1: k1, k2tog, k to last 3sts, k2tog, k1

Row 2: k1, p to last st, k1

Rep rows 1 & 2 another three times (16sts)

Cut yarn ant keep sts on an extra needle

Back

Rejoin yarn to other 12 back sts and Cast on 6sts, p18

Stst 8 rows

Do not cut yarn. Now knit all 3 pieces together:

K12 from back, place rem 6 sts behind the front 16sts and knit 1 st from both needles together

x6, k4 from front, place the other back piece behind the front and knit tog 1 st from both

needles x6, k12 from back (40sts)

Next row: p

1x1 rib 3 rows

Cast off in rib

Sew crotch and back seam. Sew pockets onto legs. Sew leg seams

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Next week: A Hooded Vest to go with the pants.

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Crop top and 3/4 pants

This outfit has a 4ply version too. For top and pants see 15 Dec 2023 and for the bag see 29 Mar 2024

Back to the 8ply version

Materials:

8ply yarn (used Sean sheep acrylic and Birch Creative print) 2mm needles x3

Abbreviations:

st(s) - stitch(es) k - knit p - purl stst - stocking stitch yo - yarn over k2tog - knit two sts together inc - increase (I use knit into front and back of same stitch)

Test square:

8ply yarn and 2mm needles

8 sts and 10 rows stst = 2.5 x 2.5cm

Crop top

Sleeves (make 2)

Cast on 12 sts

Row 1: k

Row 2: (k1, yo, k2tog) x 4

Row 3: k

Stst 8 rows

Cast off 2 sts at beginning of next 2 rows (8sts)

Keep these on a spare needle for later

Body

Cast on 36sts

Row 1: k

Row 2: (k1, yo, k2tog) x12

Row 3: k

Stst 8 rows

Next row: k8, cast off 2 sts, k16, cast off 2 sts, k8

Now knit in the sleeves:

p8 from back, p8 from sleeve, p16 from front, p8 from sleeve, p8 from other back

Next row: k6, k2tog x2, k4, k2tog x2, k12, k2tog x2, k4, k2tog x2, k6 (40sts)

Next row: p

Next row: k

Next row: (k1, yo, k2tog) x13, k1

Next row: k

Cast off

Sew sleeve seam, underarms and then back seam.

Pants

Cast on 15sts

Knit 1 row

Stst 12 rows

Next row: k1, inc1, k to last 2sts, inc1, k1 (17sts)

Stst 5 rows

Next row: k1, inc1, k to last 2sts, inc1, k1 (19 sts)

Stst 9 rows

Cast off 2 stst at beginning of next two rows (15sts)

Keep this leg on the spare needle

Knit another leg But Do Not Cut Yarn

Now knit over both legs (30sts)

Stst 7 rows

1x1 rib 3 rows

Cast off in rib pattern

Sew crotch, back and leg seams

Bag

Cast on 12sts

Moss st 30 rows

Row 1: (k1, p1)

Row 2: (p1, k1)

Repeat pattern

Cast off

Sew side seams

Strap

Cast on 40 sts

Cast off

Or make an i-cord as long as you prefer.

Sew strap to bag sides.

Decorate if you want.

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Sammy's frilled dress

Materials:

4ply yarn in two colours (C1 and C2) I used Patons Big Baby 2mm needles x3

Abbreviations:

See post from 4 January 2024

Frill 1

With C1 cast on 100sts

Knit 2 rows

Stst 6 rows

Next row: k2tog across (50sts)

Next row: p

Leave the sts on the needle and do not cut yarn.

Frill 2

With C2 cast on 100sts

Knit 2 rows

Stst 6 rows

Next row: k2tog across (50sts)

Stst 11 rows

Now place frill 1 in front of this frill. Knit together 1 st from both needles, rep across (50sts)

Stst 3 rows

Next row: k8, k2tog, k6, k2tog, k6, k2tog, k6, k2tog, k6, k2tog, k8 (45sts)

Stst 3 rows

Next row: k6, k2tog, k6, k2tog, k6, k2tog, k6, k2tog, k6, k2tog, k5 (40sts)

Stst 3 rows

Next row: k7, k2tog, k6, k2tog, k6, k2tog, k6, k2tog, k7 (36sts)

Stst 12 rows

Next row: k15, cast off 6sts, k15

Next row: k15, cast on 6sts, k15

Knit 6 rows

Cast off

Sew outer frill. Sew then inner frill and back. Gather the last knitted rows to make an opening

as seen in the main photo.

Variation:

Knit the frills in garter stitch or any other pattern stitch.

Make the whole dress in 1 colour

Add a button to the front top where you gather the knit rows.

Add lace to the frill edges.

Knit it in stripes.

Embroider flowers to the upper frill.

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Diapers and beanies for 7cm Mattel babies

These babies are 7cm in length and is made by Mattel. The same patterns will also fit the slightly longer 7.5cm baby.

Materials:

3ply yarn, 2mm needles, needle and tread, 2x 4mm buttons per diaper

Abbreviations:

k - knit p - purl stst - stocking stitch k2tog - knit two together inc - increase (is used knit into front and back of stitch) sts - stitches

Test square:

10 sts and 12 rows stst = 2.5 × 2.5cm

Diaper

Cast on 10sts

Stst 2 rows

Row 3: k2tog, k to last 2 sts, k2tog (8sts)

Row 4: p

Row 5: k2tog, k to last 2 sts, k2tog (6sts)

Row 6: p

Row 7: k2tog, k to last 2 sts, k2tog (4sts)

Row 8: p

Row 9: k

Row 10: p

Row 11: inc 1 st at beginning and end of row (6sts)

Row 12: p

Row 13: inc 1 st at beginning and end of row (8sts)

Row 14: p

Row 15: inc 1 st at beginning and end of row (10sts)

Row 16: p

Row 17: k

Cast off

Sew side seams

Beanie

Cast on 20 sts

1x1 rib 2 rows

Stst 4 rows

Row 7: (k3, k2tog) across (16sts)

Row 8: p

Row 9: (k2, k2tog) across (12sts)

Row 10: p

Row 11: (k1, k2tog) across (8sts)

Row 12: p

Thread yarn through sts, secure and sew seam

Diapers and beanies for Simba babies

These babies are made by Simba Toys. They are 7cm in length. Left has a bigger head with painted hair (girl) and right has a smaller head with no hair (boy) these are just my own opinion. They came in packaging as girls but I thought the right one can be a cute boy.

Materials:

3ply yarn, 2mm needles, needle and tread, 2x 4mm buttons per diaper

Abbreviations:

k - knit p - purl stst - stocking stitch k2tog - knit two together inc - increase (I used knit into front and back of stitch) sts- stitches

Test square:

10 sts and 12 rows stst = 2.5 × 2.5cm

Diaper (for both)

Cast on 10sts

Row 1: k2tog, k to last 2sts, k2tog (8sts)

Row 2: p

Row 3: k2tog, k to last 2sts, k2tog (6sts)

Row 4: p

Row 5: k2tog, k to last 2 sts, k2tog (4sts)

Row 6: p

Row 7: k

Row 8: p

Row 9: inc 1 st at beginning and end of row (6sts)

Row 10: p

Row 11: inc 1 st at beginning and end of row (8sts)

Row 12: p

Row 13: inc 1 st at beginning and end of row (10sts)

Cast off

Sew side seams.

Beanie for boy or bold baby

Cast on 18sts

Row 1: k

Stst 4 rows

Next row: (k3, k2tog) x3, k3 (14sts)

Next row: p

Next row: (k2, k2tog) x3, k1, k2tog (11 sts)

Next row: p

Next row: (k1, k2tog) x3, k2 (8sts)

Next row: p

Tread yarn through sts, secure and sew seam

Beanie for girl or baby with hair

Cast on 20sts

Row 1: k or you can rib the row

Stst 4 rows

Next row: (k3, k2tog) across (16sts)

Next row: p

Next row: (k2, k2tog) across (12sts)

Next row: p

Next row: (k1, k2tog) across (8sts)

Next row: p

Thread yarn through sts, secure and sew seam

Diapers and beanies for 3-D printed babies

These babies are only 6cm in length. They can not move so the diapers has tiny buttons. I bought mine in South Africa. Both use the same pattern.

Materials:

3ply yarn, 2mm needles, needle and tread, 2x 4mm buttons per diaper

Abbreviations:

k - knit p - purl stst - stocking stitch k2tog - knit two together yo - yarn over inc - increase (is used knit into front and back of stitch)

Test square:

10 sts and 12 rows stst = 2.5 × 2.5cm

Diaper

Cast on 8sts

Stst 2 rows

Row 3: k2tog, k to last 2sts, k2tog

Row 4: p

Row 5: k2tog, k to last 2sts, k2tog

Row 6: p

Row 7: k

Row 8: p

Row 9: inc 1 stitch at beginning and end of row

Row 10: p

Row 11: inc 1 stitch at beginning and end of row

Row 12: cast on 4 sts, p12

Row 13: cast on 4 sts, k1, yo, k2tog, k10, k2tog, yo, k1

Cast off

Darn away yarns. Sew two buttons to front. You can substitute the buttons for velcro.

Beanie

Cast on 16 sts

Row 1: k

Stst 2 rows

Next row: (k3, k2tog) x3, k1 (13sts)

Next row: p

Next row: (k2, k2tog) x3, k1 (10 sts)

Next row: p

Next row: (k1, k2tog) x3, k1 (7sts)

Next row: p

Thread yarn through sts, secure and sew seam

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Friday, August 9, 2024

4.5cm baby diaper and beanie

Materials:

3ply yarn and 2mm needles a needle and thread

And lots of patience

Abbreviations:

k - knit p – purl stst - stocking stitch k2tog – knit two together inc – increase

Diaper

Cast on 8sts

Stst 2 rows

Row 3: k2tog, k to last 2sts, k2tog

Row 4: p

Row 5: k2tog, k to last 2sts, k2tog

Row 6: p

Row 7: k

Row 8: p

Row 9: inc at beginning and end of row

Row 10: p

Row 11: inc at beginning and end of row

Row 12: p

Row 13: k

Cast off.

Sew small sts to front sides for pins. Sew side seam

Beanie

Cast on 14sts

Row 1: k

Row 2: k

Row 3: p

Row 4: (k2, k2tog) across, end with k2

Row 5: p

Row 6: (k1, k2tog) across

Row 7: p

Row 8: (k2, k2tog) across

Tread yarn through sts, secure and sew seam.

This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied, shared, reproduced,

altered or republished. You may sell the items knitted. Give credit to me as the

designer.

Babies, babies and more babies

Do you like teeny tiny babies?

From left to right:

1) 4.5cm Mattel baby, 2 & 3) 6cm 3D printed babies (girl and boy), 4 & 5) 7cm Simba babies, 6) 7cm Mattel baby and 7) 7.5 cm Mattel baby

This is part of my baby collection... but as you can see they need clothes. And this brings me to the point of this post. Over the following weeks I will post knitting patterns and maybe some sewing ones too, for clothes and other items for all these little ones.

Leave me a comment for what you would like to make. I can't promise to produce a pattern for it but I will try at least.

And don't worry it you do the Knit with me patterns of Sammy and Alex. It will continue every Friday for the next 14 weeks until 15 November.

Sammy's beret

To finish this outfit we will knit a beret

Materials:

4ply yarn (used Patons Big Baby) 2mm needles

Abbreviations:

See post from 4 January 2024

With C1 cast on 36sts

1x1 rib 2 rows

Stst 2 rows

Next row: (inc1, k1) across row (54sts)

Next row: k

Stst 4 rows

Next row: (k3, k2tog) rep across row, end with k4 (44sts)

Next row: p

Next row: (k2, k2tog) rep across row (33sts)

Next row: p

Next row: (k1, k2tog) rep across row (22sts)

Next row: p

Next row: k2tog across row (11sts)

Next row: p

Next row: p2tog across row, end with k1 (6sts)

Thread yarn through remaining sts, secure and sew seam.

This pattern ( the information and photos) may not be copied, shared, reproduced, altered or republished. You may sell the items knitted. Give credit to me as the designer. Please share the LINK to friends who wants the pattern.

Next week:

Sammy's frilled dress. I will also add variations.

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Mystery knit #8

This mystery knit is an outfit that has 2 items.

Materials:

8ply yarn in colours of your choice. I use Sean Sheep Acrylic

4mm and 2mm needles and a button

Test square:

8 sts and 10 rows stst = 2.5x2.5cm using 8ply and 2mm needles

Abbreviations:

k - knit p - purl k2tog - knit two together sts - stitches stst - stocking stitch p2tog - purl two together yo - yarn over

With 4mm cast on 54sts

Garter stitch 4 rows

Continue in pattern:

Row 1: k

Row 2: (k4, p1, k1) repeat across

Row 3: k

Row 4: (k4, p1, k1) repeat across

Row 5: k

Row 6: (k1, p1, k4) repeat across

Row 7: k

Row 8: (k1, p1, k4) repeat across

Repeat rows 1 - 8 another four times

Change to 2mm needles and repeat rows 1 - 8 twice

Next row: (k1, k2tog) across (36sts)

Next row: (p4, p2tog) across (30sts)

1x1 rib 4 rows

Cast off in rib.

Sew back seam

With 2mm needles cast on 30sts

1x1 rib 2 rows

Next row: rib 8, k14, rib 8

Next row: rib 8, p14, rib 8

Repeat these two rows once more

Next row: cast off 8 sts in rib, k14, rib 8

Next row: cast off 8sts in rib, p14

Next row: k2tog, k to last 2sts, k2tog

Next row: p

Repeat these 2 rows another three times (6sts)

Next row: cast on 5sts, k to end

Next row: cast on 5sts, p to end (16sts)

Next row: k13, k2tog, yo, k1 (buttonhole)

Next row: p

Cast off

Sew back seam. Sew a button opposite the buttonhole.

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Friday, August 2, 2024

Sammy's jacket

Materials:

4ply yarn (used Patons Big Baby) in 2 colours 2mm needles

Abbreviations:

See post of 4 January 2024

Sleeves (make two)

With C1 cast on 14sts

Knit 6 rows

Change to C2 and stst 26 rows

Cast off 2sts at beg of next two rows (10sts)

Keep sts on holder

Body (knit in one piece until under arms)

With C1 cast on 43sts

Knit 6 rows

Row 1: k3, p2, (k5, p2) x5, k3

Row 2: k3, p to last 3sts, k3

Row 3: k3, p2, (k5, p2) x5, k3

Row 4: k3, p to last 3sts, k3

Row 5: k5, (p5, k2) x5, k3

Row 6: k3, p to last 3sts, k3

Row 7: k5, (p5, k2) x5, k3

Row 8: k3, p to last 3sts, k3

Row 9: k5, (p5, k2) x5, k3

Row 10: k3, p to last 3sts, k3

Row 11: k5, (p5, k2) x5, k3

Row 12: k3, p to last 3sts, k3

Repeat these 12rows another 3 times. (for longer repeat patt)

Next row: Pattern 9, cast off 3sts, pattern 19, cast off 3sts, pattern 9

Now knit all parts together:

K3, p6 (from front), p10 (from sleeve), p19 (from back), p10 (from sleeve), p6, k3(from front)

(57sts)

Next row: k3, p2, k3, k2tog x2, k5, k2tog x2, k15, k2tog x2, k5, k2tog x2, k3, p2, k3 (49sts)

Next row: k3, p to last 3sts, k3

Next row: k7, k2tog x2, k3, k2tog x2, k13, k2tog x2, k3, k2tog x2, k7 (41sts)

Next row: k3, p to last 3sts, k3

Next row: k6, k2tog x2, k2, k2tog x2, k9, k2tog x2, k2, k2tog x2, k6 (33sts)

Next row: k3, p to last 3sts, k3

Change to C1 and knit 16 rows

Cast off

Sew arm seams. Sew under arms and darn away yarns.

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Next week: the beret to finish this outfit.