Latest Forum Posts by: Bastelfan

The heat is unbearable for me, too. You can only stand being on the balcony in the morning—then the sun comes out around noon. I’ve got all the blinds closed, too, and the fan is running; otherwise, it’s just too much. 

It’s currently 33 degrees outside and 28 degrees inside. Just too warm. But I’m still crocheting (just little things).

Drink plenty of fluids, enjoy some ice cream, and eat light meals. Cool your face and hands with cold water often, or take a cold foot bath.

Wishing everyone a nice weekend anyway

Just take it easy, put your feet up...

I’d do it the same way as Veronika.
Take the old stuff off, crochet thick strips, and then weave them together like the original. In a solid color or multicolored, maybe with little tassels dangling down at the corners. Yes.
I’m curious to see what you decide. Then please post a photo for all of us :-)

Dear Claudia, happy birthday! Wishing you good luck and good health.
Here’s to many more successes with your shop. Keep up the great work.
Have a wonderful day today with your loved ones :-)

Warm regards from me

Ouch, I just saw 1,245 on my list. I’ve already worked through some of them, but you never know.
I really should “clean it up” again.

I also wish everyone a lovely Whit Monday. The weather is supposed to stay like this.

Great, Inge, so we both have our wedding anniversary on the same day. That’s right. Have a lovely anniversary day.
For us, it’s our 8th wedding anniversary, but we met in 2011.

We’re making ourselves comfortable at home. The heat outside is getting to me. Plus, it’s chaotic everywhere, lots of people, bike paths full—no, I don’t need any of that.
My husband and I are going out for a nice, quiet meal on Tuesday (German cuisine or at a Greek restaurant), letting ourselves be served/pampered—that’s all we need.
Of course, crafts are a must too. I have time now, after all.

 

I’d like to learn how to sew “properly” at some point—with tips and tricks, sewing patterns, etc., and how to make buttonholes 

Not right around the corner, but it’s a 10-minute tram ride to the city center, and there are a few small alteration shops here and there. Most are run by Thai women (I think), and there’s one with German staff.
My mom was always very happy with the work, and the prices were pretty reasonable.

Whether it was shortening a pair of pants for my dad or hemming a curtain, I’ve even done those things myself as a novice and occasional hobby sewist using a sewing machine. So far, everything’s gone well—I was proud of myself :-)

My favorite sweater, crocheted with a gradient yarn cake in pastel colors, 3-ply, 2.5 mm hook.
Pattern from here (I can’t remember the shop right now). Even the pattern photo from the shop appealed to me, and I liked it. So I spontaneously thought, I’ll crochet that. And ta-da!
I’m so proud that I managed it, even without a gauge. I love wearing it so much.

Right now, I’m using up my stash. I haven’t bought any new yarn. Every now and then I work on small projects—they’re quick to finish—and my leftover yarn is slowly dwindling.

Thank you, Josefa—I wish the same for you and everyone else.
I went out today to buy a little flower for Mother’s Day, and it felt like the world was going to end tomorrow. So many people out and about, a long line at the checkout. Awful.
Luckily, we don’t have anything big planned—just relaxing on the couch, crafting or crocheting, with a cappuccino and homemade muffins. Then all is right with the world.

Stay healthy, everyone,
and wishing all mothers a wonderful day

Warm regards

Well, it would be a shame not to have any wool for a while, but I do have other hobbies, so I’d turn to those for now.

For example, making cards, finally finishing my diamond painting projects, beading, casting stones, and painting pictures.
So I’ve got plenty to keep me busy until wool becomes available again. :-)

Dear Ina,

at this late hour, my heartfelt birthday wishes to you. Wishing you good luck and good health.
You constantly enrich this forum with new ideas and inspiration—your creations are always such a joy
to look at. Stay just the way you are, and I hope you had a wonderful day.

Warmest regards,
Andrea 

I’d like to wish everyone a relaxing weekend, and a speedy recovery to anyone who’s sick.

As for my crafts, I’ll continue working on the sweater for the crocheted dachshund so he doesn’t get cold. He’s still sitting
“naked” on the arm of the chair.
Card making is also on the agenda, along with die-cutting, drawing mandalas, and much more.

Have a lovely evening, everyone
Lots of love, Andrea

Oh, what a cute little chubby lion! Well, I have time, too, and would like to volunteer as a tester.
Since I mostly crochet with cotton yarn, I’d have the yarn on hand for this. I’d be happy to help.

Warm crochet greetings from me

Wonderful—I love sunrises and sunsets like this.

Trend or not, it’s not a must-have. But everything comes back around somehow.
I enjoy crocheting these pieces—I wear some of them or give them away as gifts.
And granny blankets never go out of style. Crocheted blankets always find a use.

Otherwise, if you enjoy it, just go for it.

Definitely a plus for cotton yarn. That's all I crochet with.

Just read this. Even at this late hour, I’d like to send you my very best birthday wishes, good luck,
and above all, good health—and may you continue to have fun expressing your creativity.

Warm regards from me

I might do it like Inge,
or crochet myself a doily using the C2C technique—it’s quick and you don’t need a pattern

Wow, Petra, you’re really setting the world record for UFOs. I thought I had a lot, but not that many after all.

I don’t know exactly how many right now: the ones that come to mind are, for example: 

1. an unfinished monkey is still lying around
2. an owl still needs its second wing, and then to be sewn together
3. a started crocheted triangular shawl
4. finish crocheting a mosaic blanket
5. a crocheted doll still needs a head and hair
6. continue crocheting a crochet blanket with various patterns and granny squares according to the pattern
7. finish a giant mosaic granny square

Thank you so much for your feedback. :-)

Ina , thanks for the tip about the black lace. I should still have some lying around somewhere.
I used leftover yarn and wasn’t sure if I’d have enough for the border. It ended up being too short, so I had to keep crocheting with “light” yarn. You might think there are two pieces layered on top of each other. Oh well.

Have a lovely evening, everyone

Hooray, I finally managed to finish a UFO.
A granny square top for myself that had been sitting in my yarn box. I started it sometime about a year ago. Crocheted without a pattern using leftover yarn and leftover yarn cakes.
But see for yourself

Wishing you a happy Easter

Belated happy birthday wishes—all the best and good luck.
Hope you had a wonderful day.

It depends on the pattern.
I crocheted this little bag with this checkered pattern—it was a real “yarn guzzler.” Double crochet pattern


You kind of crochet the round twice.
Whatever. I’m definitely happy with the result.
🫂👧☕️🧶

Thank you so much, Josefa. Wishing everyone else a relaxing crafting weekend too, and to you, dear Veronika, get well soon.

I’m still struggling with my cough. I’ve also developed a minor sinus infection, and it still hurts (in my cheek and around my teeth). I just can’t seem to get back on my feet.
Luckily, I’m still on vacation and have next week off—I’m grateful for that—so I can take the time to recover.
It’s not that easy to do nothing; my hands are itching to crochet, do spring cleaning, tidy up… it will just have to wait.

The time change doesn’t bother me either—I’m at home. They could have gotten rid of that nonsense a long time ago.

Warm regards from me

Congratulations to all the winners. Simply fantastic.

Have a wonderful weekend

Thank you so much, dear Inge, for your tour and for sharing these photos. It’s enough to make anyone a little jealous with so much yarn. Great selection.
I’m sure I would have found something I liked there, too.
I’m looking forward to seeing your projects.

Unfortunately, there’s nothing nearby yet, and on top of that, the trains aren’t running as usual—construction… service disruptions… Delays…
It’s a disaster.
But I still have a little stash left.

I like to work from patterns. I tried going off the cuff once, but the proportions didn’t look so great.
That said, I do tend to cobble together a pattern from several different ones.
I once crocheted a doll, using the legs and arms from one pattern and the body from another (which fit perfectly), and just like that, a new little figure was finished.

I crochet whatever comes to mind, depending on my mood and what I feel like doing.
I just don’t have enough space in my apartment for decorations. So I have to keep it minimal.

Maybe a bunny here and there, or little pumpkins in the fall. Just little things.

Gauge swatch... I've never made one. I often crochet with thin yarn using a 2.5 needle, and the size is perfect for what I need (for amigurumi).

Yeah, it’s weird—I don’t know why, but sometimes a ball of yarn just hops into the basket, smiles at me, and says, “Please take me home.”
Earlier this week I had physical therapy, and afterward I stopped by our only yarn and craft store, where three balls of Katia yarn practically jumped out at me. Since that color was sold out, I had to take them home. Other than that, I stayed strong.
Until the next “jump attack” :-))

Oh dear, Ina , I hope you get well soon. Sometimes you just need a little break, and then hopefully things will start looking up again.

I’ve been struggling with a cold for three weeks now, too. Especially the cough.
I have so many things I’d like to do, but unfortunately I have to work again. Hope I’ll be okay; otherwise, it’s back to the doctor.
Crocheting is always an option, as is beading and making cards. That’s really my thing right now.
The weather isn’t exactly great (wind, rain).

Have a great weekend, everyone!

 

Oh yes, the good old knitting dolly. Mine’s in my sewing basket—one made of wood and a plastic replica. I used to love working with them.
These days, my fingers don’t always cooperate. I also got a newer one with a crank. It goes in a flash. I use it often for my little crocheted bags. Handy.
It’s all coming back to me.

Water lily

Storage jars

Wow, hard-working Inge has put together a whole collection again. You sure are quick. I’m sure there will be lots more summer outfits to come.
I’m just picturing your little boy in crocheted lederhosen, paired with a white shirt and leg warmers.

Hugs from me
Andrea

African violet

fruit knife

I also wish everyone a relaxing weekend with plenty of sunshine (it’s supposed to be nice again), maybe on the balcony with your craft supplies, or in your gardens.
For me, Women’s Day is just a day like any other. Back in the old days, it used to be something different (an afternoon coffee party at work with cake and flowers).
Plus, I still need to shake off this cold. My doctor says it’s supposed to be a particularly aggressive flu this year.
It’s been about three weeks now, so a little sun on the balcony is doing me a world of good. It’s just this pollen—which might already be in the air—that’s making me more susceptible again.
Still, I’m going to relax a bit, do some crocheting, soak up the sun, and watch Ms. Magpie build her nest. Interesting.

Cereal bowls

I love crafts because I enjoy them. It’s such a great way to relax. First, I make myself really comfortable. I find a nice, quiet, and above all cozy spot right in my garden. There are enough trees to provide shade, and my garden chair is so comfortable. My coffee will be ready any minute now; I usually set it on the little table next to the garden chair. There’s a loud crash as my garden gate rattles. There stands my neighbor’s dog—he opened the garden gate all by himself. He rushes toward me, and I can clearly tell that he’s set his sights on the basket full of yarn sitting right next to me. I jump up instantly to move the basket to safety, but my neighbor’s dog, Lumpi, is faster. He happily and energetically sticks his wet snout into the balls of yarn, and… suddenly the doorbell rings—it’s the mail carrier. He’s holding a huge cardboard box and waiting impatiently for me to open the door. But first I have to get my yarn basket out of Lumpi’s reach, then I rush to the front door, hastily brush the yarn fuzz off my clothes, and take the package from the slightly annoyed mail carrier.
Curious… as I am, I have to open the package right away, but first I give the patient mail carrier a tip. Then I can finally unwrap the package, and I’m really delighted by what’s inside—it’s full of yarn. There’s also a new crochet hook and, of course, a beautiful little piece of cotton fabric. What a joy. I look around for my key. Ah, there it is—I grab the key and the new yarn package. I walk to the door and see out of the corner of my eye a barking ball of yarn running toward me on four legs, dragging a tangled mess of yarn behind it. Before I know it… chaos has ensued—all the balls of yarn are completely tangled up. What now…? Panic sets in…

I still had quite a few scraps of yarn, and since I like to crochet smaller projects every now and then, and with Easter just around the corner—and because I love spring with all its bright colors—I made these little bunnies. Finished in one go. Only the head is sewn on. They’re
8 cm tall.

Oh, Petra, your place looks so inviting—especially your crochet corner; I could really get into that.
The crochet-covered walker is, of course, the highlight. I work in nursing. I think if I started covering walkers with crochet, they’d think I was crazy. No, joking aside—it wouldn’t even be hygienically feasible. But it’s definitely an eye-catcher.
If the weather stays like this, I might be able to move my crafts out onto the balcony soon. Right now I still have to be careful because of my cold—I’m still a bit under the weather. I’ve been dealing with it for three weeks now.

Wishing everyone beautiful, sunny spring days!

That was another great event. Hearty congratulations to the winners.
Actually, we’ve all won, given how colorful things were here in the forum.

Have a relaxing weekend, everyone!

danika2407 Wow, these are such great granny squares. Each one is more beautiful than the last.

Have a wonderful Sunday, everyone.
It was 8 degrees Celsius here today with a light drizzle. No snow.

I love crafts because I enjoy them. It’s such a great way to relax.
First, I make myself really comfortable.
I find a nice, quiet, and above all cozy spot right in my garden. There are enough trees to provide shade, and my garden chair is so comfortable. My coffee will be ready any minute now; I usually set it on the little table next to the garden chair.
There’s a loud crash as my garden gate rattles. There stands my neighbor’s dog—he’s opened the garden gate all by himself. He rushes toward me, and I can clearly see that he’s set his sights on the basket full of yarn sitting right next to me. I jump up instantly to move the basket to safety, but my neighbor’s dog, Lumpi, is faster. He happily and energetically sticks his wet snout into the balls of yarn, and… suddenly the doorbell rings—it’s the mailman. He…

I love crafts because I enjoy them.

It’s such a great way to relax.

How about a forum game where it turns into a story again? (There was one here in the forum ages ago.)

Instead of individual words, everyone could write one sentence, and the next person adds another sentence ... and so on, so that
in the end a story is created. Nobody knows how the story will end.

e.g. "I love crafts". The next person writes the 2nd sentence, e.g. "because I enjoy it" .... and so on.

What do you think?