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The elf in the strawberry hat Materials: You can choose the yarn at your discretion, of a similar color, composition and thickness. Acrylic or cotton will do. I used 400 m/100g acrylic yarn. Yarn consumption depends on its thickness and a crochet hook size. The height of my elf is 10 cm. Depending on the thickness of yarn a finished toy size may differ. Yarn of the following colours is required: beige, green, brown, red, yellow and white. - A crochet hook, I used 1,5 mm crochet hook Read more »

Today I'm showing you the Broken Dishes Block in our free Scrappy Quilt Challenge. You can sew the block again with your fabric scraps. You are welcome to use 4 different fabrics, but as always, you decide whether you prefer to use more or fewer different fabrics. Have fun! Chris Read more »

Materials: You can choose the yarn at your discretion, of a similar color, composition and thickness. Acrylic, wool, velour or cotton will do. I used 400 m/100g acrylic yarn. Yarn consumption depends on its thickness and a crochet hook size. The height of my fox cub is 11 cm. Depending on the thickness of yarn a finished toy size may differ. Yarn of the following colours is required: orange and white. - A crochet hook, I used 1,5 mm crochet hook Read more »

Maybe you are currently pregnant or know a dear person who is expecting a baby. Belly bands are incredibly practical during pregnancy because they allow you to continue wearing your existing clothes. However, store-bought ones rarely fit perfectly and are usually only available in basic colors (and they are quite expensive too). With this tutorial, you can sew a custom-fit belly band based on your measurements in the colors or patterns of your choice! Read more »

He loves me, he loves me not… I recently thought of this game where you tear off one little petal after another of poor innocent daisies. So, it's much more nature-friendly if we knit instead 😉 "Happy-go-lucky" and "sad to death" are sometimes very close to each other when you're in love - which is exactly what this little square reflects. You can use it to clearly show your own mood, but perhaps you also have a teenager around you with exactly these mood swings, in which case the square with a "whole / broken heart" is a suitable gift. It can be used as coaster or as cleaning pad. In this blog I show you how you can work the little square with a whole heart on one side, and a broken heart on the other! So, grab two skeins of yarn, knitting needles, and let’s start. Read more »

This pot holder is perfect as a gift for all the great Opa’s out there. The pot holder is worked in the double face technique and is with that double as thick as a normal knitted pot holder. The pattern also includes an Opi version, as some might like this better. The pattern includes a row knit explanation or can be worked with the graph if you know the double face knitting technique. Read more »

Discover a new crochet pattern: Create an adorable Bat in Comic Style! This detailed guide takes you through the project step by step, from the feet to the eyes. Dive into the world of crochet art and craft something unique! Read more »

I am pleased to show you the second block, the second patchwork pattern for your quilt in our free Scrappy Quilt Challenge. This time strips are sewn together in a creative pattern. Of course, you again have various creative options to make it YOUR patchwork pattern. Have fun! Chris Read more »

Today I'm showing you the third block in our free Scrappy Quilt Challenge. You can sew the Single Irish Chain Block in the classic version or modify it according to your wishes. Choose your favorite block. Happy Quilting! Chris Read more »

A third of the new year has now passed and most of us have already forgotten the good intentions we made on January 1st, or is it just me... 😉 Maybe you fancy a new challenge? How about your first patchwork quilt? The great thing is, you can make your first quilt as big or as small as you like: As a baby blanket or even just a teapot coaster or perhaps a cozy blanket for the couch that is much warmer than the fleece blankets you buy? Or perhaps a light summer blanket in view of the coming, hopefully warm summer months? No matter, you can decide spontaneously while sewing and, if you want, you can also change your mind. Read more »

Would you like to put your small fabric remnants, your scraps, to good use? We sewing enthusiasts often have scraps of fabric lying around somewhere that are too good to throw away. I know many quilters who keep even the smallest scraps of fabric to use at some point. I'm going to show you one way to make good use of them in your next project. Have fun with it! Read more »

This washcloth is a perfect gift for any parents or friends which are parents. The Washcloth is worked with knit and purl stitches inly as well as slip as knit stitches and with that very beginner friendly. The pattern includes a row knit explanation or can be worked with the graph. Read more »

A dachshund with a stroller. Materials: For a dachshund and a puppy. Yarn of your choice. Acrylic, wool, velour or cotton will do. I used 400 m/100g acrylic yarn. The length of my dachshund is 12 cm, the length of the puppy is 5 cm. Depending on the thickness of yarn a finished toy size may differ. Yarn of the following colours is required: brown, dark brown. For a stroller. Choose a yarn twice as thick as the yarn for the dachshund.   - A crochet hook, I used 1,25 mm crochet hook; - Hollow fibre for stuffing Read more »

Are you a knitting beginner and would like to have a quick experience of success? Or you have been a knitter forever, but just feel like doing a small but effectful project in between? Then this is the right pattern for you 😊 In this thread I will show you how you can work the butterfly as a motif for a little coaster or a cleaning pad. You will get step-by-step instructions, so even beginners with basic knitting skills will be able to follow easily. All you need to do is knits and purls. In addition, there is also a knitting chart if you prefer working according to a chart. You can work the butterfly for yourself, but of course also as a present for a beloved one, who likes these fascinating animals, too. In Swiss dialect, the name for these flying wonders is “Sommervogel”, which translates to “Summer bird” – I think that’s quite appropriate. So, grab yourself some suitable yarn, such as cotton, a pair of knitting needles, and there you go! Read more »

Bring some more Color in your Kitchen with this Peony potholder. This potholder is worked in the double sided knitting technique and is with that double as thick as a normal knitted potholder. The Free pattern includes loads of tips to how to work the double face technique. The pattern includes a row knit explanation or can be worked with the graph if you know the double face knitting technique. Read more »

This Pattern includes the Numbers 0 to 9 plus some punctuation marks worked in the C2C Technik. The patches can be used as Washcloths, Potholders or Patches for a Blanket. I would recommend to only use cotton yarn for the Potholders. The pattern contains a written row to row explanation and a Graph. If you want to work, it with the graph you should be able to read it as its not explained. Read more »

With these knitting instructions, I will show you how I work a top down pullover. A top down can be easily adapted to any size without having to make any major calculations. I wish you much fun working this top down. Read more »

This Pattern includes the letters N to Z from the alphabet worked in the C2C Technik. The patches can be used as Washcloths, Potholders or Patches for a Blanket.  I would recommend to only use cotton yarn for the Potholders. The pattern contains a written row to row explanation and a Graph. If you want to work, it with the graph you should be able to read it as its not explained. Read more »

This Pattern includes the letters A-M from the alphabet worked in the C2C Technik. The patches can be used as Washcloths, Potholders or Patches for a Blanket.  I would recommend to only use cotton yarn for the Potholders. The pattern contains a written row to row explanation and a Graph. If you want to work, it with the graph you should be able to read it as its not explained. Read more »

As is so often the case, I didn't know what Mureki should look like at the start of this project. So round after round I thought about it, calculated it, crocheted it or discarded it. These instructions will help you get started. Read more »