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Brand new! A bracelet to knit. A few leftover bits of cotton are enough for it. Knits up in no time and makes a great gift.

Here’s the pattern.

Happy birthday, dear Gabriele!

We have snow here—do you too? It’s pretty frosty outside. But with the right gear, it can’t do you any harm. For example, a headband to keep your ears warm.
It knits up quickly, and in soft merino wool it’s also very comfortable to wear. The pattern is a simple textured pattern, for which you only need to know knit and purl stitches. Maybe you can make a few of them over the weekend?

You can find the pattern here.

How about a crocheted shawl? A triangular lace shawl with a pattern that's easy to remember and very relaxing to crochet. My original is made from lace yarn, but you can also use other yarns. The big advantage of this pattern is that you can really use up your yarn down to the very last bit. You simply crochet for as long as you want.

Here’s the pattern.

During the dark winter months, a shopping bag can also be a bit more colorful. That lifts your spirits.
This bag is knitted from cotton in two different colors. The pattern is not difficult; anyone can do it. However, you should be able to knit in the round.

You can find the pattern here.

You can always use shopping bags—you never know what might jump out at you while you’re out and about and absolutely have to come along. And you can always knit shopping bags yourself, too, like this one here—made of cotton, in a lovely onion pattern, which also includes a knitting chart. You’ll be all set for your next stroll!

You can find the pattern here.

With this handbag, you can carry the sea with you. Fish included.
The bag is knitted from cotton yarn (125 m per 50 g) in blue and yellow, one skein of each. There is a knitting chart for the fish. The handles are then crocheted on.
If you like, you can also line the bag -- in that case, you will also need lining fabric.

You can find the pattern here.

This scarf is deep blue, and it knits up very quickly in thick yarn. It has a diamond-shaped lace pattern with a few seed stitch ribs in between. Just right for cold days!
The pattern is written out row by row and also shown in a knitting chart.

Here is the pattern.

I’m actually not in the Christmas spirit at all. Since our parents are becoming increasingly frail, we’re basically just running around trying to smooth over minor and major crises. Right now, it’s all very stressful, and I’m trying to push Christmas out of my mind.

Happy birthday!

I wish you all the best on your birthday!

You won’t believe it, but this knitted decorative pillow actually has a striped pattern. The interwoven color effects are created by using slipped stitches. The pattern is written out row by row and also shown in a knitting chart.

Click here for the pattern.

This hat features checks, knitted in two colors of yarn with a yardage of approx. 114 m per 50 g. This hat comes in four different sizes, from child to adult sizes.

The pattern is here.

The pattern for these socks is inspired by the waves of a moonlit river. Even if you’re not into romance, this pattern is still fun to knit and looks great. You’ll need 4-ply sock yarn in 2 different colors and a little experience with two-color patterns. A knitting chart will help you recreate it.

The pattern can be found here.

In my experience, sock yarns that feel more “sturdy” tend to last the longest. Very soft yarns have a tendency to fall apart quickly when made into socks. You can’t go wrong with Regia. The addition of synthetic fibers in sock yarn is specifically intended to improve durability.
Malabrigo Sock feels great to the touch and doesn’t contain any synthetic fibers, if that’s important to you. I don’t have any personal experience with it, though, because I’ve never used it for socks.

Many people also enjoy receiving sweets as a gift. Of course, that isn’t very exciting for a true handcraft enthusiast. So that both the recipient and the giver get what they want, you can put the sweets into small knitted pouches. That way, the sweet tooth gets what they want, and it also comes stylishly wrapped.

Click here for the pattern.

Books are always a popular Christmas gift. To go with one, you could add a knitted bookmark. It’s very quick to make, and you only need a small leftover piece of cotton yarn. It gives the gift an extra personal touch.

You can find the pattern here.

I think large checks will stick around for a while longer, but other large patterns will also be joining them—such as wide stripes, polka dots, and zigzags—all in bold, contrasting colors. That is, if I’m reading the signs of the times correctly :-)

Knitted socks are simply wonderful to wear. Beyond that, knitting them is also fun, especially when you use colorful sock yarn. This pattern is intended exactly for that (for the colorful yarn). It’s a simple slipped-stitch pattern that is especially well suited for color gradients.

Here’s the pattern.

Happy birthday, dear Simone!

First of all, get well soon, everyone!
I think 7 new UFOs is quite an achievement :-)

The needles clatter softly in the warm room
while the turnip simmers in the pot.

The mulled wine is already steaming on the stove,
while the youngest child munches cookies.

Josefa is looking forward to the tree,
and is knitting a stocking - I can hardly believe it!

And afterwards she crochets a blanket
while the housework falls by the wayside.

The apartment smells of cookies,
and my kitten is sleeping on the sofa.

Despite the mulled wine, the stocking is almost finished,
but the yarn is poor quality.

Oh dear, what am I going to do with it now?
Unraveling it will keep me fit.

Josefa can get help
from all the helpful CP authors.

Meanwhile she looks for the Christmas baubles
"Which colors are in? I think I'll google it."

And where are all the lovely crochet stars?
I have an idea: "I'll make them myself" - I'd love to.

In a flash, the yarn is already here.
So bright in yellow, like the sun.

But where can I get a pattern?
The answer to that question is not hard.

Looked on Crazypatterns, hurray!
There they are already - in the picture in the snow

One click - this pattern has to be the one.
I could shout aloud for joy

But what was that? There's a knock at the door!
Never mind, I don't have time for that now.

I can't stop thinking about the socks
There it is again! Who on earth could it be?

Let me in! comes the call from outside
It's me - St. Nicholas!!

Oh man, he's brought the big sock along
what's in it? I really want to know!

I'm so curious, I want to know,
because I certainly don't want to miss the mandarins, nuts, and the soft yarn I wished for.

The yarn comes first.
I hope Santa knows that.

Josefa opens the door full of anticipation
happily grabs the packages and warmly thanks Santa for them.

So where is the yarn now?
Oh man, I'm so excited.

In the first parcel there's a toaster
then comes an Elvis Presley poster

The yarn has to be in there somewhere...
Maybe here? No ... just a beautiful lucky stone.

No yarn at all? That can't be right!
Who swiped it - which woolly little imp?

At last I've found it.
What a joy! I'll knit it in the round!

Praise and thanks be to the Christ Child!
and I'll make myself comfortable on the stove bench.

But Christmas is not over yet, there's someone at the door.
After all, it's only quarter to 4.

And now the smartphone rings too, who could it be?
Surprise: more yarn is on its way :-)

Aunt Auguste arrives with even more packages.
Where is there still a free little corner for them?

After a short thought it comes to me:
In the kitchen: in the oven! There's still room there!

But - oh dear - now I've spotted it already:
Someone has hidden something there already.

There's a little package with a red ribbon,
There's no yarn inside, because it smells like soap!

Mischief is now playing on my mind
I'll just let the whole thing "sink in"

Because you don't find soap in the oven every day.
Does anyone still have a question about that? ;-)

Aunt Auguste is a little puzzled,
after all, she'll soon be 100.

A suitable hiding place was found after all.
Meanwhile the knitting needles go round and round.

What do you think, where might this hiding place be found?
Could it perhaps be somewhere back there?

exactly, there's still space back there in the cupboard
and also in the stove bench.

Oh, there are still many hiding places,
in Grandma's cupboard there in the hallway.

Now then, quickly, put it in there,
the doorbell suddenly rings, it's my neighbor Mrs. Schmidt

No one was expecting her, I suppose

Actually, I knit with just about anything I can get my hands on—it really depends on what kind of project I have planned and what works best for it. I like natural fibers, but if that’s not an option, then so be it. What matters most to me is that the yarn feels good to the touch, which is why I prefer to go to a store rather than shop online.

Woolly Christmas at Crazypatterns

The needles click softly in the cozy room
while in the cooking pot, the turnips stew.

The mulled wine on the stove is steaming too,
while the youngest munches cookies through and through.

Josefa is looking forward to the tree,
and knits a stocking — I can hardly believe what I see!

And afterward she crochets a blanket too,
while the housework is left with nothing to do.

The apartment smells of cookies sweet,
my little kitten sleeps on the sofa seat.

Despite the mulled wine, the stocking’s nearly done,
but the wool is poor quality, not much fun.

Oh dear, what shall I do with it now? 
Unraveling it keeps me fit somehow.

Josefa can get help and more
from all the helpful CP authors galore.

Meanwhile she looks for Christmas baubles bright,
"Which colors are in? I’ll google that tonight." 

And where are all the lovely crochet stars?
I have an idea: "I’ll make them myself," gladly, by far. 

Quick as a flash, the wool is there. 
So radiant in yellow, like sunshine in the air.

But where can I get a pattern from?
The answer to that question is not a hard one.

Looked on Crazypatterns, hooray!
There they are already — in the picture in the snow today

One click — this pattern has to be mine. 
For joy I could shout out loud and shine

But what was that? There’s a knock at the door! 
Never mind, I have no time for that anymore. 

The socks just won’t let me go
There’s another knock! Who could it be, though?

Let me in! comes the call from outside the house 
It’s me, of course — good old Santa Claus!!

Oh man, he has the big stocking with him today 
what’s inside, I really can’t say! 

I’m so curious, I want to know, 
mandarins, nuts, and the soft wool I wished for — I don’t want to miss them, oh no. 

The wool is first in line for me.
I hope Santa knows that, you see.

Full of expectation, Josefa opens the door 
happily grabs the packages and thanks Santa warmly for them all the more.

Which one has the wool inside?
Oh man, how excited I feel inside.

In the first little package is a toaster
then comes an Elvis Presley poster 

The wool must be in here somewhere...
Maybe here? No ... just a beautiful lucky stone to spare.

No wool at all? That just can’t be right!
Who swiped it — which woolly little sprite? 

At last I’ve found it, what a delight.
What joy! I’ll knit it in the round tonight!

Praise and thanks be to the Christ Child dear! 
and I’ll make myself cozy on the stove bench here.

But Christmas isn’t over yet; someone is standing at the door.
After all, it’s only a quarter to 4. 

Then the smartphone rings too — who could it be?
Surprise: more wool is on its way to me :-)

Aunt Auguste arrives with even more little packages.
Where is there still a free corner for all these packages? 

After a short think, it comes to me:
In the kitchen: in the oven! There’s still room, you see!

But — oh dear — now I’ve found it beforehand:  
Someone has already hidden something there, unplanned.  

There lies a package with a red bow,
Inside there’s no wool; it smells like soap, you know!

Now mischief is whispering in my ear 
I’ll just let the whole thing "sink in" here 

Because soap in the oven isn’t something you find every day.
Does anyone have another question, by the way? ;-)

Aunt Auguste is a little surprised, it’s true,
after all, she’ll soon be 100 too. 

A suitable hiding place was found after all.
Meanwhile, the knitting needles make their rounds without a stall.

What do you think, where might this hiding place be found?
Could it perhaps be somewhere back there, all around?

Yesterday, three more skeins found their way into my collection, ahem.

Woolly Christmas at Crazypatterns

The needles click softly in the warm room
while in the cooking pot the turnip stews.

The mulled wine on the stove is steaming too,
while the youngest munches cookies through and through.

Josefa looks forward to the tree,
and knits a stocking—I can hardly believe what I see!

And afterward she crochets a blanket too,
while the housework is left with nothing to do.

The apartment smells of cookies so sweet,
on the sofa my kitten is fast asleep.

Despite the mulled wine, the stocking's nearly done,
but the yarn is poor quality, not much fun.

Oh dear, what do I do with it now? 
Unraveling it keeps me fit somehow.

Josefa can go and get some aid
from all the helpful CP authors who have patterns made.

Meanwhile she looks for the Christmas baubles bright,
"Which colors are in? I'll google that tonight." 

And where are all the pretty crochet stars?
I have the idea: "I'll make them myself," gladly, not too far. 

In no time at all, the yarn is already there. 
So radiant in yellow, like sunshine in the air.

But where can I get a pattern from?
The answer to that question is not a hard one.

Checked on Crazypatterns, hooray!
There they are already—on the picture in the snow they lay

One click—this pattern is the one for me. 
With joy I could shout out loud with glee

But what was that? There's a knock at the door! 
No matter, I don't have time for it anymore. 

The socks won't let me go
There it knocks again! Who is it, though?

Let me in! So it calls from outside the house 
It's me, of course—St. Nicholas!!

Oh man, he has the big stocking with him today 
what's inside it, I just can't look away! 

I'm so curious, I want to know, 
Mandarins, nuts, and the desired soft yarn—I don't want to let them go. 

The yarn comes first, that is the plan.
I hope Santa Claus understands.

Expectantly Josefa opens the door 
joyfully grabs the packages and thanks Santa Claus warmly for them once more.

Where is the yarn inside now, then?
Oh man, how excited I am again.

In the first little package is a toaster
then comes an Elvis Presley poster 

The yarn has to be in here somewhere...
Maybe here? No ... just a beautiful lucky stone to spare.

No yarn at all? That can't be right!
Who swiped it—which woolly little sprite? 

At last I have found it, what a sight.
What joy! I'll knit it in the round tonight!

Praise and thanks be to the Christ Child! 
and I'll make myself cozy on the stove bench for a while.

But Christmas is not over yet; someone is at the door.
After all, it's only a quarter to 4. 

Then the smartphone rings as well—who could be on the line?
Surprise: more yarn is coming, right on time :-)

Aunt Auguste arrives with even more little packages.
Where is there still a free corner for all these bundles? 

After thinking for a moment, it comes to me:
In the kitchen: in the oven! There's still room, you'll see!

But—oh dear—now I've discovered it ahead of time:  
Someone has already hidden something there, a surprise.  

There lies a package with a red bow,
Inside is no yarn; it smells like soap, you know!

Now mischief is sitting right on my neck 
I'll just let the whole thing "sink in" for a sec 

Because you don't find soap in the oven every day.
Does anyone have any questions about that? ;-)

Aunt Auguste is somewhat surprised

Hats can also come in very handy now in winter. Even better if they’re fun to knit, too. For this, you’ll need yarn with a yardage of approx. 114 m per 50 g, 2 skeins of it, and 4 mm knitting needles. The pattern is explained in written form and also shown in a knitting chart.

You can find the pattern here.

A cozy shawl for cozy winter evenings—you can get quite a bit done on just one weekend. A simple and relaxing pattern, knitted with sock yarn. You can almost knit this shawl with your eyes closed!

You can find the pattern here.

It's getting cold now. Are you prepared yet? If not, I'd like to recommend a knitted infinity scarf to you. These things are very practical because there are no loose ends flapping around. The pattern is almost suitable for beginners (not quite, but almost!).

Here is the pattern.

Happy milestone birthday! I’m sure you’ll be celebrating in style!

When the first fresh vegetables are available at the market in spring, you need a shopping bag to carry spinach, fresh garlic, and spring onions home. How about a knitted bag? It looks good and draws admiring glances.
It is knitted from cotton, and you can use either thick or thin cotton. The pattern includes detailed descriptions for both. Everything is also explained exactly round by round, and a knitting chart additionally illustrates the pattern.

You can find the bag here.

Oh, if only it were spring already! Then we could unpack our lighter clothes and wear this wonderfully light and delicate shawl. But, you winter haters, rest assured—the time for that will come again.
The shawl is crocheted with lace yarn (you can also use other types of yarn—just a tip for winter lovers), and you can easily crochet it to any size you like. Or if you run out of yarn, just stop. You don’t need any special prior knowledge; you just need to know the basic crochet stitches, and the pattern also includes a crochet chart.

Click here to see the shawl.

Woolly Christmas at Crazypatterns

The needles click softly in the cozy room
while in the cooking pot, the turnip stews.

The mulled wine on the stove is steaming too,
while the youngest munches cookies through and through.

Josefa looks forward to the tree,
and knits a stocking—hard to believe!

And afterward she crochets a blanket still,
while the housework falls by the windowsill.

The apartment smells of cookies sweet,
on the sofa sleeps my kitty, neat.

Despite the mulled wine, the stocking's nearly done,
but the yarn's quality is not a good one.

Oh dear, what should I do with it now? 
Unravel it—I'll stay fit somehow.

Josefa can go and get some aid
from all the helpful CP authors made.

Meanwhile she searches for Christmas baubles bright
"Which colors are in? I'll google that tonight." 

And where are all those pretty crochet stars?
I have the idea: "I'll make them myself," gladly, from afar. 

Quick as a wink, the yarn is already there. 
So radiant in yellow, like sunshine in the air.

But where can I get a pattern now?
The answer to that question is easy, somehow.

Looked on Crazypatterns, hooray!
There they are already—on the picture in the snow they lay

One click—this pattern is the one for me. 
I could shout out loud with glee

But what was that? There's a knock at the door! 
Never mind, I have no time for that anymore. 

The socks just won't let me go
There’s another knock! Who could it be, though?

Let me in! That’s what sounds from outside 
It's me, of course—St. Nicholas!!

Oh man, he brought the big stocking along 
what's inside it, I can't be calm for long! 

I'm so curious, I want to know, 
tangerines, nuts, and the desired soft yarn—I don't want to miss them, though. 

The yarn comes first in line.
I hope Santa knows that's fine.

Full of expectation, Josefa opens the door 
gladly grabs the packages and thanks Santa from the heart for them once more.

Now which one has the yarn inside?
Oh man, how tense I am with pride.

In the first little package is a toaster
then comes an Elvis Presley poster 

The yarn must be in here somewhere...
Maybe here? No ... just a beautiful lucky stone there.

No yarn at all? That cannot be right!
Who swiped it—which woolly little sprite? 

At last I've found it safe and sound.
What a joy! I'll knit it in the round!

Praise and thanks to the Christ Child bright! 
and I'll make myself cozy on the stove bench tonight.

But Christmas isn't over yet; someone's at the door.
After all, it's only quarter to 4. 

Then the smartphone rings as well—who could it be?
Surprise: more yarn is announced for me :-)

Aunt Auguste arrives with even more little packages.
Where is there still a free corner for all these packages? 

After a brief thought, it comes to me:
In the kitchen: in the oven! There’s still room, you see!

But—oh dear—now I've discovered it beforehand:  
Someone has already hidden something there, just as planned.  

There lies a package with a red bow,
There’s no yarn inside; it smells like soap, you know!

Mischief is sitting on my shoulder now

If you have hobby cooks to buy gifts for, I have a gift idea. A pot holder in double-knitting technique with hearts knitted into it. Not exactly easy, but a lovely gift!

Click here for the pattern.

A wintry hat is always a good fit for Christmas, and it’s sure to make you popular. It’s knitted in blue and white yarn, with a real winter landscape shown on it. For everyone who wants to go sledding during the Christmas holidays.

You can find the pattern here.

I’ll be the first to confess :-) But that was yesterday, so it doesn’t really count. Two skeins of sock yarn have found their way into my home, and now I’m playing with them :-)

Woolly Christmas at Crazypatterns

The needles click softly in the warm room
while a turnip is stewing in the pot.

The mulled wine on the stove is already steaming too,
while the littlest one munches on cookies.

Josefa is looking forward to the tree,
and knitting a stocking—I can hardly believe it!

And afterward she crochets a blanket too,
while the housework falls by the wayside.

The apartment smells of cookies,
my kitten is sleeping on the sofa.

Despite the mulled wine, the stocking is almost done,
but the yarn is of poor quality.

Oh dear, what do I do with it now? 
Unraveling it will keep me fit.

Josefa can get help
from all the helpful CP authors.

Meanwhile she looks for the Christmas baubles
"Which colors are in? I'll go google that." 

And where are all the beautiful crochet stars?
I have the idea: "I'll make them myself," I'd be happy to. 

Quick as a flash, the yarn is already there. 
So bright in yellow, like the sun.

But where can I get a pattern from?
The answer to that question isn't hard.

Looked on Crazypatterns, hooray!
There they already are—on the picture in the snow

One click—this pattern has to be the one. 
I could shout out loud for joy

But what was that? There's a knock at the door! 
Never mind, I don't have time for that now. 

I can't stop thinking about the socks
There it knocks again! Who could that be?

Let me in! comes the call from outside 
It's me, after all—St. Nicholas!!

Oh man, he's brought the big stocking with him 
what on earth is in there, I really do care! 

I'm so curious, I want to know, 
after all, I really wouldn't want to miss out on mandarins, nuts, and the soft yarn I wished for. 

The yarn comes first.
I hope Santa Claus knows that.

Full of anticipation, Josefa opens the door 
happily reaches for the packages and thanks Santa Claus very warmly for them.

Where is the yarn now?
Oh man, I'm so excited.

In the first little package is a toaster
then comes an Elvis Presley poster 

The yarn has to be in here somewhere...
Maybe here? No ... just a beautiful lucky stone.

No yarn at all? That can't be!
Who swiped it—which woolly little imp? 

Finally I've found it.
What a joy! I'll knit it in the round!

Praise and thanks be to the Christ Child! 
and I'll make myself comfortable on the stove bench.

But Christmas isn't over yet; someone is at the door.
After all, it's only a quarter to 4.

Then the smartphone rings too—who could it be?
Surprise: more yarn is on the way :-)

Aunt Auguste arrives with even more little packages

My new lace shawl is soft, lightweight, and most importantly easy to crochet. The pattern is available in written form and as a crochet chart.
It’s primarily designed for lace yarns, but you can also use other types of yarn. While this changes the overall look, it doesn’t affect how wearable it is. It’s also a pattern where you can stop at any time, which makes it ideal for using up every last bit of yarn.

Click here for the pattern.

You can now find a new crochet shawl from me. Crocheted with lace yarn, it is wonderfully light and soft, as delicate as a whisper. Even so, it is also easy to crochet thanks to its intuitive pattern, which is explained both in written form and in a crochet chart.

You can find the pattern here.

Statistically speaking, winter is the most dangerous season for pedestrians. That’s because winter clothing is often dark, making it hard for drivers to see you in the dark. You can protect yourself by wearing something colorful in the dark. My contribution to road safety is a brightly colored crocheted scarf, crocheted from sock yarn in a catchy pattern.

You can find the pattern here.

For anyone who feels like this whole fall and winter thing is moving way too fast, maybe I can cheer you up with a summery little picture. In it, you can see colorful little gift bags in the green grass that are very easy to knit yourself. Just dig out a few colorful bits of leftover yarn, and you're ready to go.

Here's the pattern.

Woolly Christmas at Crazypatterns

The needles click softly in the cozy room
while in the cooking pot the turnip stews.

The mulled wine on the stove is steaming too,
while the youngest munches cookies right on cue.

Josefa is looking forward to the tree,
and knitting a stocking—hard to believe!

And afterward she crochets a blanket too,
while the housework is left with nothing to do.

The apartment smells of cookies sweet,
my kitten sleeps on the sofa seat.

Despite the mulled wine, the stocking's nearly done,
but the yarn is cheap, and not much fun.

Oh dear, what do I do with it now? 
Unravel it—I'll stay fit somehow.

Josefa can get some help and more
from all the helpful CP authors in store.

Meanwhile she looks for Christmas baubles bright,
"Which colors are in? I'll google that tonight." 

And where are all those pretty crochet stars?
I have an idea: "I'll make them myself"—with joy, by far. 

Quick as a wink, the yarn is already here. 
So radiant in yellow, like sunshine clear.

But where can I get a pattern from?
The answer to that question is an easy one.

Looked on Crazypatterns, hooray!
There they are already—on the picture in the snow today

One click—this pattern has to be mine. 
I could shout out loud for joy divine

But what was that? There's a knock at the door! 
Never mind, I have no time for that anymore. 

The socks won't let me go
There’s another knock! Who could it be, though?

Let me in! It calls from outside the house 
It's me, of course—St. Nicholas!!

Oh man, he's brought the big stocking along 
what's inside it, I do care, and strong! 

I'm so curious, I want to know, 
Mandarins, nuts, and the soft yarn I wished for—I don't want to miss them, no. 

The yarn comes first in line.
I hope Santa knows that fine.

Expectantly, Josefa opens the door 
joyfully grabs the packages and thanks Santa warmly for them all the more.

Which one has the yarn inside?
Oh man, my suspense I can't hide.

In the first little package is a toaster
then comes an Elvis Presley poster 

The yarn has to be in here somewhere...
Maybe here? No ... just a beautiful lucky stone there.

No yarn at all? That just can't be!
Who swiped it—which woolly imp could it be? 

At last I have found it, all sound.
What joy! I'll knit it in the round!

Praise and thanks to the Christ Child dear! 
and I'll make myself cozy on the stove bench here.

But Christmas isn't over yet; someone is standing at the door.
After all, it's only a quarter to 4.

Many happy returns :-) Happy birthday!

Best wishes from me, too, on your birthday!

How about a knitted hat? It’s suitable for girls and adult women alike, since the pattern is available in children’s and adult sizes. It’s knitted from sock yarn in a distinctive lace pattern. Click here for the pattern.

A delicate shade of pink and a wonderfully simple, easy-to-memorize knitting pattern combine to create this triangular shawl, which slightly older girls will surely love to snuggle up in. You can knit the shawl in any size you like, as long as the yarn lasts or for as long as you want. The pattern is written for sock yarn, but in principle you can also use other yarns.

You can find the pattern here.

I’m currently hard at work writing patterns. But right now everything’s in English, so I’ll have to translate a few of them again.

Happy birthday to you—I hope you have a wonderful day with lots of cake!

Woolly Christmas at Crazypatterns

The needles click softly in the warm room
while in the cooking pot the turnip stews.

The mulled wine on the stove is steaming away,
while the youngest munches cookies all day.

Josefa looks forward to the tree,
and knits a stocking—I can hardly believe what I see!

And afterward she crochets a blanket too,
while the housework is left with nothing to do.

The apartment smells of cookies sweet,
my kitty sleeps on the sofa seat.

Despite mulled wine, the stocking's almost done,
but the yarn is a poor-quality one.

Oh dear, what do I do with it now? 
Unraveling—it keeps me fit somehow.

Josefa can get some help and more
from all the helpful CP authors galore.

Meanwhile she looks for the Christmas baubles,
"What colors are in? I'll just go Google." 

And where are all the lovely crochet stars?
I have the idea: "I'll make them myself," that's something I love by far. 

In a flash, the yarn is already there. 
So bright in yellow, like sunshine's glare.

But where can I get a pattern from?
The answer to that question isn't a hard one.

Looked on Crazypatterns, hooray!
There they are already—on the picture in the snow they lay

One click—this pattern has to be mine. 
For joy I could shout out loud and shine

But what was that? There's a knock at the door! 
Never mind, I don't have time for that anymore. 

The socks won't let me go
There it knocks again! Who is it, though?

Let me in! That's what sounds from outside 
It's me, of course—Saint Nicholas!!

Oh man, he's brought the big stocking along 
what's inside it, I really do care, that's not wrong! 

I'm so curious, I want to know, 
mandarins, nuts, and the soft yarn I wished for are things I don't want to forgo. 

The yarn is first in line.
I hope Santa Claus knows that just fine.

Expectantly, Josefa opens the door 
gladly reaches for the packages and thanks Santa Claus most warmly for them all.

Where is the yarn inside now?
Oh man, I'm so excited somehow.

In the first little package is a toaster
then comes an Elvis Presley poster 

The yarn has to be in here somewhere...
Maybe here? No ... just a beautiful lucky stone there.

No yarn at all? That can't be right!
Who swiped it—which woolly little sprite? 

At last I have found it now.
What joy! I'll knit it in rounds somehow!

Praise and thanks be to the Christ Child!

Happy birthday!