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Hi there, dear yarn lovers,

I had no idea where the package was right now.
The mailman just rang my doorbell, and lo and behold, the swap package is here. Hooray!

But you’ll have to be patient for a few more days. I have to head to my late shift right away, and I won’t be able to browse through it in peace until later.
This is how it arrived at my place.


Hugs from me

I don’t own a single dirndl, even though now that I’m older I’d actually be willing to buy one—but they’re so expensive. I don’t have that many opportunities to wear one. And when it’s time for the Oktoberfest dance (with my parents), I just put on a pair of long black lederhosen, a plaid shirt, spiced up a bit with jewelry or a scarf—and I’m all set.
The older, sprightly ladies who dance there all wear dirndl dresses, and they look so great.
I’d never dare to sew one myself, like Inge does.

As a child, I used to have a dirndl dress like that. It was black with red roses on it, paired with a little white apron—I loved wearing it. I think there was also white trim along the hem of the skirt. I thought it was chic.

And I’ve changed my diet. The muesli is now to my left. :-)))

Exactly, Inge —that’s how we do it.

Marita, that was really quick. You picked out some great types of yarn and colors. The pink-purple-white yarn would have been my favorite too, along with that colorful skein there.
I’m curious to see what you’ll make from your yarn treasures.

I wish everyone a pleasant week

*Joy* looking forward to the swap package

Happy birthday! Wishing you, above all, good health and lots of luck.

Warmest regards

Steffi, those gears look really interesting. How big are the smallest ones? You could make some fun earrings out of them. The big ones (with the three bars inside) look like steering wheels. Some of the small gears could be used as little belt buckles.

Petra, what’s that great pattern on your washcloth? It looks really pretty.

Anja, I hope your eye gets better soon.

Wow, Ina, that blanket looks interesting. I could tell right away that it’s knitted.
How do you create that pattern (those thick edge lines)—or what should I call them?
I have a bit of a hard time with knitting. But I like it. I can’t figure out how to use double-pointed needles at all.

It turned out really beautiful—I’ve already been admiring your soul warmer in the gallery.
It’s great that you found your way to us. Have fun here at CP

Lots of love, Andrea

Hi everyone,

Ouch, Christina, that doesn’t sound good. Wishing you a speedy recovery, and I hope it’s nothing serious and that your family is there for you. You really do get yourself into situations. Well, sometimes these things just happen.

Monika, that’s crazy. Yes, that’s where I live.
Well, I hope you manage to deal with this “hoarding” situation. It’s often emotional too, because you get a little glimpse into how that person lived.

Warm regards from me

Well, I like to go for a stroll at the Christmas market every now and then—as long as it’s not absolutely packed, of course.
It’s just a small one here anyway, so there are more food stalls than Christmas decorations, plus a carousel for the kids and a small artificial ice rink for skating.
The highlight is always a mug of mulled wine and a mushroom dish, or those waffles with powdered sugar. That’s all I need.

Hugs, Andrea

The mistake has already been cleared up. Thanks, Ina—you’re right again.

Have fun “Wollebaden”!

Did something go wrong here? Because I received the tracking number via private message, but the package ended up at “Bogenraus.” I’m a little confused.

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to double-check the exact order so I know when to expect the package. The excitement is building, of course.

Wow, Bogenraus, that was quick. I would’ve kept the yarns in the bag, too.
Let’s see what treasures arrive for me. I have Monday and Tuesday off.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Thank you so much—I wish the same for all of you.
Unfortunately, I have the early shift again this weekend, but after that I can devote myself to my hobby, or go dancing again on Sunday.

Hey, that went fast. I’m already next. Wow. The excitement is building.
Well then, dear Maria, have fun browsing through the yarn.

Have a lovely evening

Those are really pretty colors, Monika. I’m sure they’re great for knitting and soft? Could you also use this yarn for crocheting, or would it be too stiff?

I hope you have a relaxing few days, and after that you can look forward to the 10-kg swap package.
It’s rare for someone not to find anything at the yarn shop.

Have a great rest of the week, everyone!
Hugs, Andrea :-)

It worked here today, too—right at 11:00 a.m. sharp, with a loud alarm on my phone and the warning message in huge text. 👍🏼

Hopefully it’ll work just as well in an emergency. Maybe it also depends on where you are at the moment, because of reception and stuff.

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That’s so cool. I didn’t know that either. I definitely have to try it out.
You’re always learning something new. Thanks for the tip.

Steffi , you’re right again. I’m curious to see what kind of yarn awaits us.
Have fun browsing, everyone! 😍🧶

Wow, 10 kg is quite a lot. I agree with the others. You can never have enough yarn. It’s worth the price. Although I’d be fine with 5 kg, too—but the majority decides.
As Monika already said, it’s better to pack a little less so the package holds up.
I’m really looking forward to it.

Have a great week, everyone!

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Oh, how lovely, Veronika. It looks so idyllic where you are.
I’m enjoying my weekend off, and we’re treating ourselves to a glass of sparkling wine.
Everyone here has their own hobby too, so we never get bored. Needlework/model making/crafting with beads and paper.

Warm evening greetings from here
Andrea

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Hi there, dear Sonja, ☘🍄🍰🥂🕯🎁

Belated best wishes from me, too, for your birthday.
I’m glad you had a perfect day with sunshine and your friends.
Stay just the way you are, and keep coming up with such great ideas for knitting and crocheting. You always enrich our lives with new creations. It never gets boring.

Warmest regards
from Andrea :-)

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Hey Moni, it looks great. It suits you perfectly.

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Anja, I think that looks great. Stretch it out a bit while it’s still damp and pull it into shape. I’m sure there are still some sections to be crocheted on the left and right, right? It’s hardly noticeable.

For your white, I’d still go with a light color, like yellow, for example. But that’s a matter of taste.

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I would have thought Google had been around for much longer.
Without cell phones, the internet, and all that—hey, we survived; we managed just fine without it. We didn’t know any better back then, and we didn’t miss it either.
Sure, it makes a lot of things easier for us today.

There were also crochet magazines, embroidery patterns… and pattern sheets to roll out. It was pretty interesting.
Looking up train connections—that famous Deutsche Bahn timetable comes to mind, where you had to spend forever searching for connecting trains, or the woman at the ticket window would help you out, and the tickets were made of cardboard that got punched. Those were the good old days.

Oh yes. I currently have 892 patterns on my wishlist. Every now and then I “clean up” and delete a few. Then something new gets added again.
It’s just so tempting. I can’t keep up with working through everything. My shift work often makes it difficult, but when I have time off, I do devote myself to the patterns.
I alternate between small and large projects.
There are still some UFOs lying around; for some, I can’t find the pattern anymore, or I scrap the project and unravel it.

Christina, well, that sounds great. You’ve got quite a few things planned.
It’s nice to have you back.

Best regards, Andrea

Hey there, everyone!

I’m so glad I read this just in time. Thanks, dear Ina—I’d love to join in again. It’s always so much fun.

Wishing you all a great start to the new week

Best regards,
Andrea

Thanks, and I wish you all a wonderful weekend, too.
Enjoy your time, put your feet up, and do some crafts—or, like Ina, taste those delicious red tomatoes, sit by the pond, and watch the bees in the grass.

I’ll be enjoying my free time later, but until Monday, it’s back to the stress of work—just the two of us on the late shift with 35 residents. It really isn’t fun anymore.

The weather is changeable—sometimes sunny and warm, sometimes cloudy. Still dry.

Warm regards
Andrea

Anja, I’m not sure yet. Maybe I’ll use them as coasters.
I ordered some even thinner yarn (Alize DIVA Silky Effect), which arrived today, so I’ll crochet several hexagons together to make a small doily—let’s see how that turns out.
Monika, just give it a try—you’re very talented when it comes to crafts. You can do it.

Another hexagon using the mosaic technique is finished.
Made with gradient yarn and glittery white.
I think the pattern is suitable for working on while watching TV.

I agree. You did a great job, Inge. I’d want to keep one for myself, too.

Your pictures turned out really great. Where can I find these awesome designs? (Couple)
So far, I’ve only done landscapes and beaches.

I’m currently working on my knitted triangular shawl using 100% polyacrylic yarn, Contessa

Oh, how lovely—our doll mom Moni has a “new addition” again.
Your Flöckchen really is an angel with those sky-blue eyes. I’m getting a little jealous, but my three doll kids are enough (space-wise).
She looks even cuter in her new outfit. You’re so lucky to have “been given” her.
How about a recent family photo of your dolls?

Warm regards
Andrea

@Petra: Thanks for your feedback.
This is crocheted using the mosaic technique. You crochet each round in one color, working only into the back loops, and in the next round you crochet some post double crochets inserted lower down in a contrasting color, which creates the pattern.
Everything is crocheted together as you go.
So, one round in one color, the next round in the contrasting color... and so on. At the end of the round, you switch colors.

Hey there,
I have something to show you again.
I’ve been knitting again. It’s going to be a triangular shawl made entirely of knit stitches. The white yarn is a joy to knit with.

Following a video tutorial, I tried making the mosaic hexagon. I’m quite happy with how it turned out.

That’s such a brilliant idea. I’m sure everyone was thrilled.

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