Showing posts with label halloween. Show all posts
Showing posts with label halloween. Show all posts

Saturday, 24 September 2022

Bats!

 I think these little bats make cute Halloween decorations! 





Bat Applique   

 

Requirements:

DK yarn

3.75mm or 4mm needles

2 small beads (optional)


Size:

Wingspan 5" 

 

Cast on 40sts

Row 1:  Knit

Row 2:  Knit

Row 3:  Kfb, k17, k2tog, k2tog, k16, kfb, k1

Row 4:  Kfb, k17, k2tog, k2tog, k16, kfb, k1

Row 5:  Kfb, k3, k2tog, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k2tog, k4, k2tog, k2tog, k4, k2tog, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k2tog, k2, kfb, k1 (32sts)

Row 6:  * K2, k2tog, k2tog, * repeat from * to * to last 2sts, k2     (22sts)

Knit 2 rows

Row 9:  K10, k2tog, k10      (21sts)

Row 10:  Cast off 7sts, knit to end

Row 11:  Cast off 7sts, knit to end            (7sts)

Row 12:  K2tog, k3, k2tog                            (5sts)

Row 13:  Knit

Row 14:  Kfb, k2, kfb, k1                               (7sts)

Knit 2 rows

K2, turn

K2, turn

K2, turn

K2tog

Cast off 3sts, k2

K3turn,

S1, k1, psso, k1

K2tog

Fasten off

Darn away ends

Add 2 small beads for eyes if desired.  Or, you could embroider them on if you prefer.



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Tuesday, 12 October 2021

Pumpkin Coaster for Halloween

 

Pumpkin Coaster


Pumpkin Coaster

 

Requirements:

 

Around 4g - 6g of orange yarn DK weight 

Tiny amount of green yarn

Length of black yarn for the face


3.5mm crochet hook

 

 

Size:

Around 4

 

 

Pattern:

This pattern is written in UK terminology      

 

tr = treble crochet      htr = half treble      dc = double crochet       ch = chain

 

 

Worked in the round

 

Chain 3, join with a slip stitch into a ring

 

Round 1:   Ch2, make 11tr into ring, slip stitch to join (12sts)

 

Round 2:   Ch2 then 1tr in same stitch as ch2, 2tr in each stitch all around, join with slip stitch (24sts)

 

Round 3:   Ch2 then 1tr in same stitch as ch2,  * 1tr in next stitch, 2tr in next stitch repeat from * all around,  join with slip stitch (36sts)

 

Round 4:   Ch2 then 1tr in same stitch as ch2,  * 1tr in next stitch, 1tr in next stitch , 2tr in next stitch repeat from * all around,  join with slip stitch (48sts)

 

Round 5:      Ch1 then 1dc in each stitch all around

Fasten off

 

 

For the Stalk ~ use green yarn and work 3ht at the top edge, turn, work 1htr in each stitch, turn, work 1htr in each stitch, turn, work 1htr in each stitch

Fasten off

Fold the stalk over and secure at the back (the stalk is double)

 

For the Face ~

Embroider on a face as desired (friendly or scarey! – you choose)

 

Darn away ends


Pumpkin Coaster


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Saturday, 9 October 2021

Little Witch's Hat

 What fun I have had today knitting these cute little witches' hats for a 

Halloween decoration!  

I thought maybe some of you might like to make them too.

Little Witch's Hat


Witches’ Hats

You can use any yarn weight for these, with the appropriate needles.

The purple hat was knitted with DK yarn and 4mm needles, and measures 2½“ in height.

The black hat was knitted in UK Chunky weight yarn and 5.5mm needles, and measures 3¾”  in height.

They are so quick to make! 

 

Instructions:

Cast on 36sts

Knit 2 rows

K2tog across row                                            18sts

Purl

Knit

Purl

K3, *k2tog, k3, repeat from * to end                  15sts

Purl

Knit

Purl

K3, k2tog, k5, k2tog, k3                                   13sts

Purl

Knit

Purl

K3, k2tog, k3, k2tog, k3                                   11sts

Purl

K2, k2tog, k3, k2tog, k2                                   9sts

Purl

K1, k2tog, k3, k2tog, k1                                   7sts

Purl

K1, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k1                                   5sts

P2tog, p1, p2tog                                              3sts

S1, k2tog, psso

Fasten off

Join the seam

Add a length of contrasting yarn around the base above the brim, and tie in a knot. 


Witches' Hats


 I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.  
In addition:  You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.    

However, please do not copy my patterns

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Wednesday, 4 August 2021

Pumpkin Hats

 

Pumpkin Hats
6 months, 9- 12 months, 1 - 3 years, 4 - 6 years, 7 - 10 years 


These Pumpkin Hats are a 'must' for the little people in your life!  So sweet and cute. 



Pumpkin Hats      

Each hat requires:

DK yarn in orange, and a small amount of green for the stalk

4mm knitting needles

 

Tension / Gauge:

22sts = 4" (10cm) 


Sizes:

6 months, 9- 12 months, 1 - 3 years, 4 - 6 years, 7 - 10 years 



Pumpkin Hat           6 months        

Size:  12“ circumference, 6½“ high

 

Using 4mm needles & orange yarn, cast on 67sts          

1st Row:           S1, *k1, p1, repeat from * to the last 2sts, k2

2nd Row:          S1, *p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Repeat the last 2 rows 4 times more 

11th Row:         S1, knit to end of row

12th Row:         S1, *p5, k1, repeat from * to end

Repeat the last two rows until work measures 5½“


Shape Top ~

1st Row:       S1, k1, *k2tog, k2, rep from * to last st, k1                      (51sts)

2nd Row:       S1, p4, k1, *p3, k1, p4, k1, repeat from * to end

3rd Row:       S1, knit to end

4th Row:       S1, p4, k1, *p3, k1, p4, k1, repeat from * to end

 

Cut off orange yarn and add in green yarn ~

 

5th Row:       K2, *k2tog, k1, rep from * to last st, k1                                   (35sts)

6th Row:       S1, purl to last st, k1

7th Row:        K2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                                        (18sts)

8th Row:       P2tog across row                                                              (9sts)

Work 20 rows in stocking stitch, starting with a purl row

Cast off

 

Sew up side seam

Darn away ends

Tie the green ‘stalk’ in a knot

 

 

Pumpkin Hat           9 – 12 months                        

Size:  13¼“ circumference, 6¾“ high


Using 4mm needles & orange yarn, cast on 73sts          

1st Row:           S1, *k1, p1, repeat from * to the last 2sts, k2

2nd Row:          S1, *p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Repeat the last 2 rows 4 times more 

11th Row:         S1, knit to end of row

12th Row:         S1, *p5, k1, repeat from * to end

Repeat the last two rows until work measures 5¾ “

 

Shape Top ~

1st Row:       S1, k1, *k2tog, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, k2tog, k1          (55sts)

2nd Row:       S1, *p3, k1, p4, k1, repeat from * to end

3rd Row:       S1, knit to end

4th Row:       S1, *p3, k1, p4, k1, repeat from * to end

 

Cut off orange yarn and add in green yarn ~

5th Row:       K1, *k2tog, k1, rep from * to end                                         (37sts)

6th Row:       S1, purl to last st, k1

7th Row:        K2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                                        (19sts)

8th Row:       P2tog across row to last st, k1                                              (10sts)

9th Row:       S1, k3, k2tog, k4                                                              (9sts)


Work 21 rows in stocking stitch, starting with a purl row

Cast off

 

Sew up side seam

Darn away ends

Tie the green ‘stalk’ in a knot

 

 

Pumpkin Hat           1 – 3 years                              

Size:  14¾“ circumference, 7“ high    

 

Using 4mm needles & orange yarn, cast on 81sts

1st Row:           S1, *k1, p1, repeat from * to the last 2sts, k2

2nd Row:          S1, *p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Repeat the last 2 rows 4 times more 

11th Row:         S1, knit to end of row

12th Row:         S1, *p7, k1, repeat from * to end

Repeat the last two rows until work measures 6“

 

Shape Top ~

1st Row:       S1, k1, *k2tog, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, k2tog, k1          (61sts)

2nd Row:       S1, *p5, k1, repeat from * to end

3rd Row:       S1, knit to end

4th Row:       S1, *p5, k1, repeat from * to end

 

Cut off orange yarn and add in green yarn ~

5th Row:       K1, *k2tog, k1, rep from * to end                                         (41sts)

6th Row:       S1, purl to last st, k1

7th Row:        K2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                                        (21sts)

8th Row:       P2tog across row to last st, k1                                              (11sts)

9th Row:       S1, k1, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k1                                 (8sts)

 

Work 21 rows in stocking stitch, starting with a purl row

Cast off

 

Sew up side seam

Darn away ends

Tie the green ‘stalk’ in a knot

 

 

Pumpkin Hat           4 – 6 years                              

Size:  15½“ circumference, 7½“ high   

 

Using 4mm needles & orange yarn, cast on 85sts

1st Row:           S1, *k1, p1, repeat from * to the last 2sts, k2

2nd Row:          S1, *p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Repeat the last 2 rows 4 times more 

11th Row:         S1, knit to end of row

12th Row:         S1, *p11, k1, repeat from * to end

Repeat the last two rows until work measures 6½“

 

Shape Top ~

1st Row:       S1, k1, *k2tog, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, k2tog, k1          (64sts)

2nd Row:       S1, *p8, k1, repeat from * to end

3rd Row:       S1, knit to end

4th Row:       S1, *p8, k1, repeat from * to end

 

Cut off orange yarn and add in green yarn ~

5th Row:       K1, *k2tog, k1, rep from * to end                                         (43sts)

6th Row:       S1, purl to last st, k1

7th Row:        K2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                                        (22sts)

8th Row:       P2tog across row                                                                (11sts)

9th Row:       S1, k1, k2tog, k3, k2tog, k2                                             (9sts)


Work 23 rows in stocking stitch, starting with a purl row

Cast off

 

Sew up side seam

Darn away ends

Tie the green ‘stalk’ in a knot

 


Pumpkin Hat           7 – 10 years       

Size:  16¼“ circumference, 8“ high


Using 4mm needles & DK yarn, cast on 89sts

1st Row:           S1, *k1, p1, repeat from * to the last 2sts, k2

2nd Row:          S1, *p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Repeat the last 2 rows 4 times more 

11th Row:         S1, knit to end of row

12th Row:         S1, *p7, k1, repeat from * to end

Repeat the last two rows until work measures 7“

 

Shape Top ~

1st Row:       S1, k1, *k2tog, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, k2tog, k1          (67sts)

2nd Row:       S1, *p2, k1, repeat from * to end

3rd Row:       S1, knit to end

4th Row:       S1, *p2, k1, repeat from * to end

 

Cut off orange yarn and add in green yarn ~

5th Row:       K1, *k2tog, k1, rep from * to end                                         (45sts)

6th Row:       S1, purl to last st, k1

7th Row:        K2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                                        (23sts)

8th Row:       P2tog across row to last st, k1                                              (12sts)

9th Row:       S1, k1, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k2                            (9sts)

Work 23 rows in stocking stitch

Cast off

 

Sew up side seam

Darn away ends

Tie the green ‘stalk’ in a knot


Pumpkin Hat              Adult Size

Size:  17½“  circumference, 8¾“ high

 

Using 4mm needles & DK yarn, cast on 97sts

1st Row:           S1, *k1, p1, repeat from * to the last 2sts, k2

2nd Row:          S1, *p1, k1, repeat from * to end

Repeat the last 2 rows 4 times more 

11th Row:         S1, knit to end of row

12th Row:         S1, *p7, k1, repeat from * to end

 

Repeat the last two rows until work measures 7¾”

 

 

Shape Top ~

 

1st Row:       S1, k1, *k2tog, k2, rep from * to last 3sts, k2tog, k1          (73sts)

2nd Row:       S1, *p2, k1, repeat from * to end

3rd Row:       S1, knit to end

4th Row:       S1, *p2, k1, repeat from * to end

 

Cut off orange yarn and add in green yarn ~

5th Row:       K1, *k2tog, k1, rep from * to end                                        (49sts)

6th Row:       S1, purl to last st, k1

7th Row:        K2tog, repeat from * to last st, k1                                       (25sts)

8th Row:       P2tog across row to last st, k1                                             (13sts)

9th Row:       S1, k1, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k2                                (10sts)

Work 23 rows in stocking stitch

Cast off

 

Sew up side seam

Darn away ends

Tie the green ‘stalk’ in a knot


You will find Newborn and Preemie Sizes on this link ~ 

https://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.com/2019/09/pumpkin-baby-hats.html



 I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.  
In addition:  You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.    

However, please do not copy my patterns

Copyright © 2021 ‘made by marianna’  All Rights Reserved
This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied, shared, reproduced
or republished on any other webpage or website.