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Happy birthday!

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 one munches cookies.

Josefa is looking forward to the tree,
and knits 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 poor quality.

Oh dear, what do I do with it now? 
Unraveling, that's how I stay fit.

Josefa can get help
from all the helpful CP authors.

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

And where are all the pretty crochet stars?
I have the idea: "I'll make them myself," I'd love to do that. 

Quick as a flash, there's the yarn already. 
As radiant in yellow as the sun.

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

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

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

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

The socks won't let me go
Then there's another knock! Who could that be?

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

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

I'm so curious, I want to know, 
Mandarins, nuts, and the desired soft yarn are things I definitely don't want to miss. 

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.

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

In the first little package is a toaster

Happy birthday from me, too!

A Woolly Christmas at Crazypatterns

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

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

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

And afterward she crochets a blanket too,
while the housework is left for later to do.

The apartment smells of cookies 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 should I do with it now? 
Unravel it; that keeps me fit somehow.

Josefa can get some help and more
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 pretty crochet stars?
I have the idea: "I’ll make them myself," I gladly declare. 

In a flash, there’s the yarn already. 
So radiant 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 are already—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 have no time for that now. 

The socks won’t let me go
Then it knocks again! Who on earth is that?

Let me in! That’s how it sounds from outside 
It’s me, of course—Santa Claus!!

Oh man, he’s brought the big stocking along 
what could be in there, I really do care! 

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

The yarn comes first

Woolly Christmas at Crazypatterns

The needles clatter softly in the warm room
while in the cooking pot the turnip does loom.

The mulled wine on the stove is steaming away,
while the baby of the family munches cookies today.

Josefa looks forward to the tree,
and knits a stocking—can that really be!

And afterward she crochets a blanket too,
while all the housework is left to stew.

The apartment smells of cookies sweet,
on the sofa my little cat’s asleep.

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

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

Josefa can get some help, no doubt,
from all the helpful CP authors about.

Meanwhile she looks for the Christmas baubles:
"Which colors are in? I’ll google through the options." 

And where are all those lovely crochet stars?
I’ve got the idea: "I’ll make them myself"—gladly, by far. 

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 from?
The answer to that question is not 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 have no time for that anymore. 

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

Let me in! So it rings out from outside

Happy Birthday!

Oh dear, Petra, you were quicker. Another try:

A Woolly Christmas at crazypatterns
The needles clatter softly in the warm living room
while the turnip simmers in the pot.

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

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

And afterward, she’ll crochet a blanket,
while the housework falls by the wayside.

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

Despite the mulled wine, the stocking is almost finished,
but the yarn is low 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’s looking for Christmas ornaments
"What colors are in? I’ll just Google it."

And where are all those beautiful crocheted stars?
I’ve got an idea: "I’ll make them myself" — I’d love to.

  In the blink of an eye, there’s the yarn.
As bright yellow as the sun.

But where can I find a pattern?
The answer to that question isn’t hard.

Checked crazypatterns — hooray!

A Woolly Christmas at Crazypatterns
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 one munches on cookies.

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

And afterward, she’ll crochet a blanket,
while the housework gets left 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?
Unravel it—that’ll keep me fit.

Josefa can get help
from all the helpful CP authors.

Meanwhile, she’s looking for Christmas ornaments
"What colors are in? I’ll just Google that."

And where are all those lovely crocheted stars?
I have an idea: "I’ll make them myself"—I’d love to.

In the blink of an eye, the yarn is already here.
So bright and yellow, like the sun.

But where can I find a pattern?
Crazypatterns—everyone knows that!

I knitted this headband from 50 m of merino wool. It’s easy to have this amount left over somewhere, and then the yarn is simply too good to throw away. Why not knit something useful and warm from it? The pattern is a simple knit-and-purl pattern, quick to knit.

Click here for the pattern.

You don’t need much yarn for potholders either. If you have about 40 m of thick cotton lying around somewhere, that should be enough for one.
A simple knitting pattern using knit and purl stitches, also suitable for beginners and with a quick sense of achievement.

This way to the pattern.

Do you feel the same way I do, with your leftover yarn getting out of hand? You can use up a few of them by knitting little bags like these. All you need are leftover bits of sock yarn, and you’re ready to get started.
Especially in the upcoming season, when you often have small gifts to give, these little bags make wonderful gift wrapping.

You can find the pattern here.

Woolly Christmas at Crazypatterns
The needles click softly in the warm room
while the turnip simmers in the pot.

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

Josefa is looking forward to the tree,
and is 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 finished,
but the yarn is poor quality.

Oh dear, what do I do with it now? 
Unravel it, that’ll keep me fit.

Josefa can get help
from all the helpful CP authors.

Meanwhile she’s looking for the Christmas baubles
"Which colors are in? I’ll just go Google that." 

And where are all the beautiful crocheted stars?
I have the idea:"I’ll make them myself," I’d be happy to do that.

Quick as a wink, there’s the yarn already.

With this set of a hat, scarf, and wrist warmers, you’ll always be well dressed in fall and winter. All three accessories have the same pattern, which is easy to knit and a lot of fun—a lace pattern that is knitted in a very unconventional way. There is a photo tutorial for it.
For materials, you’ll need a total of about 500-550 meters of sock yarn.

You can find the bundle here.

A Woolly Christmas at Crazypatterns

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

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

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

And afterward she’ll crochet a blanket too,
while the housework is left undone.

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?

It’s going to be a very lazy weekend—that much is already certain.

A Woolly Christmas at crazypatterns

The knitting 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 on cookies.

Josefa is looking forward to the tree

It seems we don't have any beginners left :-)

I really like the fairy!

Woolly Christmas at Crazypatterns

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

A splash of color brings joy to the kitchen too - in the form of knitted potholders. Even beginners can give them a try, a simple pattern with guaranteed success.

You can find the pattern here.

How about a few splashes of color around your neck? Maybe I should say “blotches of color”...
A crocheted scarf that is especially fun to make in colorful sock yarn and shines brightly from afar. The pattern is a simple mesh pattern with a few cables worked in between to add some variety. These are explained in a tutorial.
For materials, you’ll need 2 balls of sock yarn—and of course you can also use more subtle colors.

Here’s the pattern.

My stash is growing and thriving :-)
But thanks to “Scrap Week,” I’ve managed to use up a few scraps, which makes me very happy!

Maybe you need a little bag for wrapping small gifts?

How about these?



Knitted in a flash from leftover sock yarn, with a simple pattern, and you can have fun playing with colors.

For the really cold days of the year, I’d like to recommend this infinity scarf to you, because it’s knitted with extra-thick yarn. The cold doesn’t stand a chance!
This pattern is also simple—you just need to know how to knit and purl stitches—and you’ll feel a sense of accomplishment very quickly.

You can find the pattern here.

A cozy shawl when it’s cold—that’s a wonderful thing. A wonderfully soft triangular shawl knitted from sock yarn. The pattern is simple, almost beginner-friendly, and consists entirely of knit stitches.

Click here for the pattern.

An infinity scarf comes in handy in these temperatures. It does use quite a bit of yarn, but thanks to the simple knitting pattern, it doesn’t take all that long to make. It’s very relaxing to knit in the evening while watching TV!

You can find the pattern here.



This loop scarf is knitted from sock yarn. It’s especially cozy and soft because it’s double-layered. It’s knitted in the round as a long tube. You can make it in a single color or in two colors like in the picture, just as you like.

I’ve dug out my sweater again. It’s really dragging on!

Wait, let me quickly look…

Here: https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/6512/haekelanleitung-haekelicious-loewe-leopard-schwarzer-panther

But I just saw that they’re 9 cm tall, so I’m not sure if that’s really suitable for cuddling.

It snowed here for the first time last week, but it didn’t stick. Today it’s sunny, but cold!

I found a leopard pattern here at Crazypatterns. Maybe that could be adapted?

Congratulations to the winners!

The yarn for this knitted scarf has long color gradients, and the scarf stands out with a pattern of lace and cables. Don’t worry, it looks complicated, but it isn’t.

You can find the pattern here.

This scarf looks very stylish in sock yarn with short color gradients. The colors further emphasize the horizontal ridges and also the rows with the holes in them. These holes are knitted in a very special way, which is explained in a photo tutorial.

You can find the pattern here.

Yarns with color gradients always look great over large areas—like a wide stole, for example. Click here for the pattern.



My original is knitted in cotton, but you can basically use any yarn you like. The pattern is also suitable for beginners, as it consists entirely of knit and purl stitches. Its appeal comes mainly from the colors.

All the best and happy birthday, dear Arni!

Wishing you a wonderful birthday, dear Bienchen!

Bouclé yarn seems like a good alternative to mohair. But checking the gauge is still important, especially for items that need to fit well, like a sweater vest.

Happy birthday from me, too—enjoy the celebration!

Or how about a warm infinity scarf for the upcoming cold season? Knit in bulky wool, it works up quickly, and the simple lace pattern is fun.
This infinity scarf comes in different versions: short or long, with buttons or without buttons, knitted in the round or knitted in rows. All of this is included in the pattern.

Click here for the infinity scarf.

A shawl is a lovely and relaxing weekend project. All you need is a ball of sock yarn and 4mm knitting needles, and you’re ready to go.
The pattern is simple and consists mainly of knit and purl stitches. There are a few openwork rows in between, which make the overall look a bit lighter.

Click here for the pattern.

This scarf offers a creative play of shape and color. Knitted from sock yarn, it basically consists entirely of knit stitches. But those stitches have a lot going on. You can do much more with knit stitches than just rectangular patches.

Take a look!

This hat is a small knitting project that you can finish quickly, yet it still features an interesting pattern.

You can find the pattern here.



This hat is knitted from sock yarn in an intricate lace pattern. There’s a knitting chart for it, as well as detailed written instructions. Basically, the pattern consists of stylized diamonds that start large at the bottom, gradually getting smaller towards the top, and then disappearing completely in the decreases.
The pattern is available in 2 different sizes.

Of course! Maybe we should launch an ad campaign!

A purple scarf looks chic, and if it also has a delicate lace and cable pattern, admiration is guaranteed.

Here’s the pattern.



The scarf is knitted from sock yarn. The pattern isn’t really suitable for beginners, but once you’ve got the hang of it, it’s really not difficult.

This lace stole is done in a rich lilac. Of course, you can also use other colors.
It is knitted in soft merino wool (though that is not a requirement either).

You can find the pattern here.



The wavy lace pattern is written out row by row and also shown in a knitting chart.

I just looked it up in the Duden to see whether the word even exists. It really does! There’s an entry as the translation of the English word woolliness: BLURRINESS f (also fig.), (of thoughts also) confusion f
Ummm.

I have to admit, my week was pretty laid-back. Yesterday we were invited over to a friend’s house, so we stayed out late, and today my head is throbbing a bit. Now I’m looking forward to a peaceful weekend. Apparently, it’s going to be perfect weather for crafts.

Thank you so much, dear Christina! I just mustered up the motivation to weave in all those loose ends. It feels like there are thousands of them.

Happy Birthday!

I wish you a happy birthday!