Latest Forum Posts by: Bastelfan

I just read this here. I found something similar on a ***** site. A purchasable pattern; there he’s called "lazy sack"
Here’s the link
Link removed, mod.

if that helps you

Monika, tell me, how fast do you knit? Did you install a motor in your hands? It’s crazy how nimble you are.
Your little doll is dressed so cozily. I still have my doll from when I was a kid, too—she really needs a new pair of pants; she’s just sitting there freezing.

Your sheet-pan gingerbread looks delicious. Mmm, it makes you want to take a bite right away. Will you share your recipe with us? (Maybe in a baking thread.)

Have a nice evening, everyone!

All the very best wishes for your birthday

Best regards, Bastelfan

That’s so sweet, Josefa, thank you.

Hi Josefa,
are we satisfied with the patterns? I’m overwhelmed by the sheer number of Christmas patterns. Each one is sweeter and cuter than the last—I don’t even know which one to make first. The list keeps getting longer, and my yarn is slowly running out.

I’d really like to crochet some thin gloves using gradient cake yarn—does anyone have any experience with that?

Thank you so much for your great patterns and all the work you put into them to make us happy. Keep it up—I love being here. It’s like one big family, and there’s something for everyone.

Best wishes, Andrea

Happy birthday! Wishing you all the best, good luck, and good health.

Best regards, Craft Fan

so much time.

Thank you—it’s great that I can send a little bit of winter spirit your way to Germany, even if it’s just over the internet. I’d love to swap with you guys sometime.

I’d forgotten to include this photo because the sun is peeking out so beautifully from behind the fir tree.

Saturday walk. There wasn’t any snow where we live, but a little higher up (about a 15-minute drive from us) there was snow. I couldn’t believe it, so of course I set off in my loafers. It was actually pretty funny. It was 9 degrees here, and 5 degrees up there. But it was pleasant. The snow wasn’t that deep, after all. Here are a few pictures for you. We even went to Canada.

Until the first Sunday of Advent

Luckily, has

Monika, that sounds delicious, but what’s your tray-baked gingerbread like? I love gingerbread.
I usually bake this honey cake—here it’s called “Krydderkake.” It’s delicious. I can get the ingredients here, too.

Oh my goodness, the first Sunday of Advent is coming up soon. I really hadn't even realized that yet. Oh dear, I'll have to start baking Christmas cookies soon. My husband has already told his coworkers that his wife is baking. Well then. I haven't prepared anything yet. Help!
I don't even feel like it's Advent yet. There's no snow outside, even though it's supposed to be on its way soon. How quickly time is flying by now.

Wishing everyone a relaxing weekend full of crafting fun

Best, Andrea

Oh dear, Akela—I’m sending you my best wishes for a speedy recovery, too. That can really hurt.

I had a similar experience once at work while making a bed—I was trying to walk around the bed, got caught on the foot of the bed, and fell. There was an armchair with a wooden backrest right across from me, and I slammed my chest right into that corner. It hurt for ages. People told me I was as white as a sheet.

Thank you for your kind words.

I’d like to wish everyone a pleasant weekend.
We’re having pork tenderloin with rice and mushrooms in a bit.

Have fun with your crafts. Unfortunately, I have to take a little break from crocheting because my left wrist has been hurting since this morning. I have no idea if it’s from crocheting. Did I overdo it with the mosaics?

Tried another new pattern, bottom left (green and white)
In the other picture, this is what the mosaics look like from the back.


Petra, I’m glad you like it. I think the pattern stands out better in two colors. The colorful one next to it has the same pattern.

How should I explain it? For example, blue and white. You crochet one round in blue, then the next round in white. But you work each stitch into the back loop of the previous round. The pattern emerges from the double crochets worked deeper into the front loops. It’s easier than it looks.
Try Googling “mosaic crochet”—it’s explained in videos, too. It’s a lot of fun once you get the hang of it.

ruthk, your “Santa Claus” lid cover looks great. I like it.

I always enjoy seeing your knitted items, and I’m amazed at how evenly you knit. I’m a bit out of practice myself. I’m more familiar with crocheting.
While tidying up today, I found a half-finished knitted scarf made with this fringed yarn, just waiting to be finished.

Thanks so much for sharing, Marion—mmh, they look delicious. They turned out so nice and fluffy!

I was referring to the bottom granny squares in the picture (new pattern)

I tried out a new pattern again. I crocheted it based on the picture (bottom image)
—once in a multicolored version and once in a solid color.

Here you go—I was happy to make them.
Prep time: about 15 minutes (kneading the dough); baking time: 20–25 minutes; done.

I baked another batch today. They were all gone in a single day.

It’s not that hard at all. If you give it a try, feel free to post a photo.
Enjoy!

You all knit and crochet like world champions. I think that for us needlework women, our hands just can’t keep still—that’s how it is for me, anyway. I always have to have something to do.
Monika, yes, that little crocheted cup is just for decoration; it’s sewn shut at the top. Maybe a keychain—I could even embroider the word “Cappu” on it, because I like drinking it so much.
I’m almost starting to like the greenish jumpsuit for your teddy even better than the first one—more subtle. The colorful part in the OT is what does it. Great
Wollbaerli, your wrist warmers look so chic. I love knitted things because they’re softer than crocheted ones. I used to knit too, but I can’t do it as well as you. I’d even wear those, even though I’ve never had wrist warmers before. Simply great.

You’re all raving about this sponge yarn; maybe I should try it too sometime. I touched it in the shop once—prickly—and thought it would be too stiff for crocheting, but apparently not, judging by the finished results I see from you all. But only after the yarn diet.

Have a lovely rest of the evening, everyone

Kind regards, Andrea

Your loop, Ina, looks great. It goes perfectly with the black leather jacket, of course.
Everyone’s been so hard at work.
I only have a little something to show. It’s coffee time 😎

Thank you all so much.
Here’s the quick recipe for quark dough.

200 g sugar
1 egg
6 tbsp oil
8 tbsp milk
a pinch of salt
250 g low-fat quark
400 g flour
1 packet baking powder

Mix the ingredients together and knead into a firm dough.
Roll out on a floured surface. Cut out squares and fill as desired with apples, jam, or applesauce. Don’t use too much filling so it doesn’t spill out during baking. I fold them into triangles. Place the pieces on a floured baking sheet and brush with egg yolk.
Bake at about 180°C (fan) for about 25–30 minutes until golden brown. I got about 20 pieces.

Then good luck 😉

Wollbaerli, that mug warmer looks great. Since yarn does stretch a little, I’m sure it’ll fit. The colors are pretty.
Monika, the jumpsuit for your teddy bear looks awesome. It fits perfectly. I used to have a thing for collecting teddy bears too (though smaller ones), but crocheting outfits for them is something I could really try sometime.

Some lovely things have been made here again. I enjoy looking at them.
Stay healthy, everyone, and have a nice evening.

Best regards, Andrea

Thank you, Ina—yes, that would be great. But I imagine it would be very cozy in your sunroom, too.
If it weren’t for COVID, we could always get together for an afternoon of crocheting, coffee, and chatting. We’d take turns, visiting each forum member’s place once :-) :-) :-)

All right. Just one more question: which coffee? Latte, cappuccino, espresso, or café crema...

I felt like baking apple turnovers today using this quark yeast dough. Some of them are filled with jam, too, because I only had one apple left. It’s quick to make, and you’ll have something delicious to go with your coffee.
I invite you to give them a try

I’m still working on using up my leftover yarn, too.
Here’s another colorful mosaic granny square. I only had small balls of yarn left. It’s about 13 cm square. I checked the time—it took me 1 1/2 hours to crochet one granny square at a normal pace.

Best wishes from me too, all the best, good luck, and good health

Best regards, Bastelfan

Thank you so much to all of you for the positive feedback on the doll.

@Ina, thanks for your ideas. Maybe a pillowcase or perhaps a small granny square blanket with these mosaic squares. They’re too small for potholders—you can’t really tell from the picture.
Thanks, Ina, for the yarn info—I’ll keep that in mind once my “yarn diet” is over or my yarn stash has shrunk. I still have quite a bit in stock.
@Monika, yes, there’s a pattern available for purchase for the mosaic squares. I’ll admit, I “cheat” on Etsy every now and then. You can find it in the Engimonogifts shop. Check it out.
To be honest, I’m also up for a doll room, dollhouse, or mini furniture. I guess I’m still a little girl at heart. But I think it’s great when I’m not the only one who feels that way.
@Petra, yes, thank you. I haven’t quite decided what I’m going to do with it yet. It depends on how far the scraps go.

So I wish everyone a creative weekend—relax, do some crafts...

Andrea

I’m trying to crochet up my leftover yarn. To do this, I used the mosaic technique and tried out this pattern (based on AL) in the form of these squares.

Belated birthday wishes from me, too. Health is especially important these days, and keep up the great work with your shop.

@Monika, yes, the little doll is staying with me—I’m totally in love with her because she turned out so well. Plus, I don’t have any blonde curls left, so I’m keeping her for that reason alone. Someday she’ll get a second dress, or I’ll make a little boy to go with her.

@Ina, your loop scarf is sure to be really cozy, but your purple yarn looks pretty delicate, and those thin needles… I don’t think that would be for me. Crocheting with a 1.75 needle is no problem. Hats off to you, Ina.

I also think crocheted borders are very pretty, but I prefer a more delicate style.

I wish everyone a wonderful weekend in advance, and if the weather’s bad, we can all get to work on our crafts to our hearts’ content.

Warm regards from Norway

My Pueppi is finished, with a doll carriage and doll.

Very beautiful fall photos. Thanks for sharing.

Like every year, we’re both home alone—with one exception: no children or parents are coming to visit us.
Still, I’m going to put up a few Christmas decorations. For just the two of us, we don’t need a big Christmas tree—a small artificial one will do. Time to decorate: ornaments, and instead of tinsel, those red bead chains. I’ll set out my little crocheted Christmas doll. I need colorful lights everywhere—on the little tree and in the window—and that’s it.
Let’s see what delicious food we’ll have—maybe turkey with dumplings and red cabbage, or lasagna; we haven’t decided yet. My husband is on vacation, and I’m home anyway because of reduced work hours, so we’ll have a nice, cozy evening watching TV.
Christmas is such an emotional time again—Christmas carols, loved ones far away—it brings tears to my eyes all over again. Whether we like it or not, we all just have to deal with it, even if it’s hard.
That’s why I’m glad to be here with all of you at CP.

Warm regards from Norway

for the winter.

@Petra P, that looks great. You mean the Tic Tac Toe game, I’m sure.
@Akela, the embroidered motif looks fantastic. It really stands out on the neutral-colored storage basket.
@Monika, the outfit for the teddy bear already looks pretty. Those are my colors too. I love bright and colorful things
@Petra, your scarf already looks great. Nice pattern.

Thank you all.
Exactly, we use this dreary weather for our creativity with needlework. We can really let our imagination run wild, switch off, and relax.

@bergli, my warmest congratulations on your third grandchild as well. All of you who have grandchildren can count yourselves lucky. That’s probably never going to happen for us. First there would have to be a girlfriend in the picture. Oh well.

You’ve all been so hard at work again. I’m crocheting a little here and there with my leftover yarn. I usually work on several projects at the same time.
Right now, I’m finishing up a crocheted doll (embroidering the face, gluing on the hair, crocheting the ears).

@Ina, your loop scarf looks so nice and fluffy, really perfect for snuggling up in.

Happy crafting, and I wish everyone a pleasant week.

I’m still finishing up my crocheted doll (from a pattern). So I still need to glue on the hair, crochet the ears, embroider the face, and finish this little doll pram.

This is what it’s been looking like here the last few days. Like I always say, when the weather’s bad—as you can see—they don’t see a thing. The other photo is from November 7; I wanted to show you this evening sky. It’s always a spectacular sight.

It was Saturday afternoon. The weather was gorgeous again, but then it clouded over.

did after all

Bravely keeping at it even during the coronavirus pandemic: become and remain a Corona Perseverance King/Queen
[x ] I am and will continue to be brave, meet the respective
requirements (disinfecting, thorough handwashing, social
distancing, staying home, wearing masks, etc.), won’t lose my
courage, and hope for the best.Leftovers-Best in October: leftovers are great
[x ] In October I used up lots of leftover yarn / fabric scraps / paper scraps /
cardboard scraps and have honestly earned myself the title Leftovers-Best
.
I used old “stepchild yarn” (pillow cover in c2c technique, squares for a granny blanket)
Details about the leftovers projects:Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner Slob Conqueror in October 2020
[x ] I didn’t buy any yarn in October and therefore deservedly am Yarn Empress in October.
[ x] I haven’t bought any yarn for quite a while and am
therefore Yarn Empress of the month / quarter, etc. But the yarn diet is
over now; I will buy yarn in October / for Christmas.
--> I have been taking part in the yarn diet since January 2020
[ x] I would like to have the honorable title of brave Inner Slob Conqueror
because short yarn diets / yarn diets in between are simply
not enough. My goal is to make it through a whole year or even longer without
buying yarn.
Please state the total time period.
[x ] I am working toward the title Super Yarn Mountain Conqueror = This is a very
long and very extensive yarn diet that continues after the honorary title
Inner Slob Conqueror (= a whole year without buying yarn).
--> As far as I know, no one is currently working toward Yarn Mountain Conqueror,
but I’m leaving this here as motivational help for shorter /
short yarn diets. :- )
[x ] I am taking part in the yarn diet starting January 1, 2020, and will
 diet for one month / a whole quarter / half a year or a whole year
and thereby earn myself the title or titles
Yarn Empress/Quarterly Empress/Half-Year Empress/Yarn Mountain Conqueror
.Forum King/Queen in October
[ x] I created at least one post in the forum in October. The more, the better.
[ x] I created forum threads (one or more) / new discussion threads in the forum in October. (story threads 3 words)
[x ] I participated in the birthday threads and/or congratulated users and authors.Rescuer of Stubborn Yarn, or Fabric Rescuer / Material Rescuer
[x ] In the month of October, I used up old or difficult yarn
and am an honorable Yarn Rescuer.Learned Something New in October
[ x] I learned something new in October (e.g., a technique /
type of stitch / type of craft, etc.) and am therefore a winner. :- )
Details: learned the corner-to-corner crochet technique

Happy Birthday!

work, because until

can be crocheted further.

Thank you, dear Ina. Of course, with fruit flan and whipped cream.