Latest Forum Posts by: Bastelfan

My watchlist is doing fine. It keeps getting longer, even though I’ve already “cleaned it up.”
I could really use a few more hands :-)

I’m currently crocheting up some leftover yarn so I can then use my swap yarn. There are plenty of projects to work on.

I’m glad to hear that, Gaby. By the way, the Alize yarn is from me.
Have fun working with it. You’ve got a lovely little selection there.

Warm regards to everyone

The three of them are just so adorable. The two boys will definitely take good care of their little sister. I’m sure of that. They’re wearing such pretty outfits.
If I had more space, I’d set up a nostalgic doll stroller, too. But the doll’s crib will have to do for my two.
Being a doll mom is just wonderful :-))

Have a lovely afternoon, you busy bees,

it’s hard to keep up. So many pretty things have been created again.

Petra, I really like your blankets in all those different shades of blue. They always remind me of vacation - beach - sea.
Ines, your yellow jacket turned out great. You just want to put it on right away.
ruthk, that’s right, you’re telling your Seven Dwarfs story in pictures, and so creatively with that “glass coffin.”

@everyone: You can also use this heart-shaped pillow as a real pillow, but use thicker yarn so it gets bigger, and then stuff it more firmly, or use systematic stitch increases, then yarn of your choice will work too.
I’ve only stuffed it loosely for now and am using it as decoration. Dimensions approx. 20 x 20 cm (crocheted with Järbo yarn and size 2.5 hook)

But I’m going to crochet another red heart with the inscription “Best Mom.” I’ll give that to my mom for her birthday. I still have some white trim left, too.

ruthk, your 7 dwarfs look so cute. I think they look much more lively with arms attached. I’m also really looking forward to seeing your Snow White.

I still have so many projects on my list, including dwarfs that are all still waiting to be crocheted. So it never gets boring.

Thank you, Monika.
Oh, how cute. There’s just something special about homemade knits. I love these little knitted sweaters for dolls. You’ve always used such lovely “baby colors.” Your Laura is adorable.

Gütersloh

Oh my gosh, Inge. You’re so fast. I think your little pig is cute. The goose is cute too, but my favorite is the cuddly pig.

Hi Josefa,

May was a mixed bag (weather-wise), a bit stressful at work, but great for crafts.
I’m wrapping up May today with some dancing—together with my parents.

June starts with five early morning shifts, and in mid-June I’m finally going on vacation. I’m really ready for a break.
Two whole weeks. We’ll catch up on the Tina Turner musical (it was postponed because of COVID). Maybe a few days at the Baltic Sea, too. We’ll see what happens.

Best wishes from me

Hey Michaela,
I’d also like to belatedly wish you a very happy birthday. I hope you had a wonderful day surrounded by your loved ones. I hope you treated yourself to some coffee and cake.
Stay just the way you are, and keep up the great work with your creations.

Warmest regards from me

Hello, everyone,

You’ve all been busy again. I haven’t been completely idle either. Mosaic technique is so much fun. 
And I’m smitten with this candy heart pillow. It reminds me of that candy. Both are English patterns.

Wow, Inge, you’re so hard at work. Your penguins look great. I think it’s a great idea to use them as decorative pillows. I really like them.

Ulm

Oh, Monika, she looks so adorable. Wonderful

Thank you, Josefa

smells unpleasant

I’m so glad to hear that, Steffi, and everyone else.

Hasi was a huge hit. The little lady was absolutely thrilled with it.

I’m not really into monsters, but yours, dear Inge, looks great.
And that’s where the “worries” go—inside that little pocket. It’s got something to it. I like it. What kind of material is that (the red one)?

Thank you so much for your congratulations

—we had a lovely day/afternoon with sunshine, a walk, and a delicious meal. Now it’s time to relax—crafts are always a good option. It did us all a world of good.

For me, it was also my second marriage. For my husband, his third.
We still love each other just as much as we did on the first day. We have three grown sons who are all pursuing their own paths. Everything’s great.

Oh, then congratulations to you both as well. Thank you

That’s a great idea, Inge. You really have to think of it first.
I had no idea there were such nice bags.

Good morning,

I received this gorgeous bouquet of roses from my husband today for our 4th wedding anniversary. We’ve actually been together for 11 years.
My parents had their anniversary last week, so the four of us are going out to eat together today.

Good morning,

everyone! I’ve finished a new bunny for a coworker, and just like that, it’s already left my hands. It’s for a little girl.
Crocheted with Catania yarn and a size 2.5 hook.

Here it is (the big one with the purple pants)

Inge, I’m totally thrilled. You’re creating such cute little animals in the blink of an eye. You’ve really kicked it into high gear—admit it :-))

What kind of sewing machine do you have? I only have a simple “Singer” for home use.

Inge, I think your little bears are so beautiful. Such a variety of colors.
I used to have a plush teddy obsession too (only small ones because of limited space); now I crochet some for myself now and then.

I admire all the more how quickly you create these teddies. That's felt, right? Do you also sew with plush?

I tend more toward sewing dolls. Maybe later, when my hands can no longer crochet/knit.

Oh, Inge, then I wish you many days of pain relief, too.
I really admire you for delighting us with your sewing projects despite the pain, and that it helps distract you.

Handicrafts do me good, too—I try to switch off when I’m doing them, and most of the time it works.

I think it’s wonderful that this forum exists.

Exactly, Ina, that’s what I’ll do. :-)

The “MAPINA” knitting yarn is 50 g / yardage 195 m, 100% acrylic
10 x 10 is 30 stitches x 43 rows (according to the Tedi label)

It feels really soft. I’m always sensitive to scratchy wool, but this one is great.
I still have to try out whether it knits up well. I’m usually more of a crocheter.

Good morning!

Yes, I was also delighted by these wonderfully vibrant colors. They practically smile at you.
Exactly, Monika—these are such spring-summer colors.

The swap package was sent off today.
Kerstin, you have something to look forward to. I hope you have lots of fun with it.

Wishing you all a pleasant week

Mmm, those croissants look delicious. They’re making me hungry.

Is that a secret recipe? I’d love to try baking them myself.

Thank you. This pink is 100% polyacrylic and very thin.

I’d like to crochet a little teddy bear out of this pink.
As for this green and yellow, I’m imagining a striped doll sweater—we’ll see.

I also still have some swap yarn left over from last time.

I wish you all a wonderful Sunday.

Well, I finally managed to find something after all. It wasn’t easy to decide.
There are still some great wool treasures in there.

Here’s what I found.

Oh man, that really makes your mouth water. Haven’t been here in a while, and the whole forum smells like your delicious baked goods.

I’ve noticed that I bake less here than I did in Norway. The selection of cakes here is just sooooo huge—simply delicious.
But soon I’ll start baking bread rolls again, or my apple cake made with a simple batter.
Today it’s store-bought peach flan and cherry Swiss roll.

Have a wonderful, indulgent weekend, everyone!

Hello dear yarn lovers,

the mailman rang my doorbell today—amazing. The yarn package has arrived. That was really fast.
Thank you, Veronika, for your kind words.

I’ve already had a little browse through it. The choice really isn’t easy.
I’ll post a photo later. Now I have the whole free weekend to test things out and decide.

In any case, the package will be on its way to Kerstin on Monday. Have fun with it!

Best wishes from me

Wow, Inge, you’re really quick with your sewing, and the amazing things—and animals—you always bring to “life”—it’s incredible.
Hats off to your perseverance. They’re all one-of-a-kind pieces that no one else has. Great

Hope you have a wonderful weekend

Thank you, and I wish you all a wonderful weekend, too.

It’s already started thundering here, and it’s raining—at least that brings in a cool breeze, which is nice.

I have the weekend off, so I can do whatever I want to my heart’s content—whether it’s crafts or something similar, sleeping in, or having a leisurely breakfast with fresh rolls from the bakery.

In any case, it won’t be boring. Maybe I’ll go to the Sunday afternoon dance again—who knows.

Enjoy your weekend!

Seriously, dressing your two cute little rascals in such pretty outfits—I can’t help but be a little jealous. They look so cute in them. The blue and white really suits him. It immediately makes me long for vacation—sun, beach, and the sea.

Which pattern was that again?

Your Finn looks adorable in his outfit, too.

Have a great weekend!

Good evening,

Do you have a red sky like this, too?
It looks really great. It just doesn't come across that well in the picture.


Have a nice evening, everyone!

Good afternoon, everyone,

that really was quick. So I’m next in line already—my excitement is building.

Ines, you picked out some great yarn. That gradient yarn would have caught my eye too.
I’m curious to see what everyone creates with the swap yarn.
Veronika, I’m so glad the yarn package finally made it to you. It’s like a birthday, Christmas, and Easter all rolled into one. Anticipation, excitement, and the joy of new treasures—right?

Love from me

Nuremberg

Decluttering (tidying up)

Thank you all. I’m really enjoying myself and making the most of it.

Dinner will be ready soon, too, because my husband will surely be back from his bike ride any minute now—he’ll need something hearty to eat.
The sun is slowly coming around, so it’ll get nice and cozy on the balcony.

Warm regards

This is what my day off looks like today. Crocheting and relaxing, soaking up the sun.
Have a great start to the week, everyone!

I’m glad you like it as much as I do. Mausi is just so cute and doesn’t even measure a full 9.0 cm. At least, that’s how big the little basket is for me.

Lace crochet yarn 50g/LL 280

Oh, and it’s crocheted with a 1.75 mm hook. The ball of yarn is for size comparison.

You’ve got some really nice snapshots there. I really like hedgehogs. That frog looks funny, too.

I had the day off today and really wanted to crochet this cute little mouse. The little basket was already finished. It’s so cute. (pattern from the blog)

And an Entrelac tissue pouch

Oh man, I really missed out on something there.

Marlies, your little doll looks so adorable in her outfits. You’ve made such pretty things for her. All kinds of fancy outfits for going out. I love them.

You’ve inspired me so much that I guess I really should start crocheting something for my babies soon. I have plenty of leftover yarn.

Hi Ina,

I’ve already had a chance to admire your summer collection for your little dolls. All your “models” look so chic in it. Simply fantastic. Every doll has found the perfect shade for her.

Good evening, everyone!

I didn’t check in here for just one day, and already some wonderful wool treasures have found their way to you, waiting to be worked into something.
Wow, such great yarns. I would have loved those, too.
I’m already excited to see what arrives for me.

Have fun working with them!

Confetti

Dressing up