Latest Forum Posts by: iglinz

A little late, but here are my best wishes too!

Belated happy birthday—I hope you had a wonderful day!

When it comes to choosing colors, there are no limits to your imagination with this knitted bracelet. You really only need two tiny scraps of cotton yarn. A lovely gift idea and finished in no time.

Here’s the pattern.

Start with smaller projects—that way, it won’t be so frustrating if you make a mistake here and there. But basically, just go for it! Just like Heike, who wanted to crochet a bag as her first project and succeeded—I’m sure many others can do the same. Don’t be afraid—just follow the pattern. Before you know it, it’ll “click.”

It’s almost over already—I hope you all had a cozy day!

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.

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.

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.

Of course! Maybe we should launch an ad campaign!

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.

Maybe you could sneak it over while your husband is at work? Or get some friends to help? Stash it at the very bottom of the moving boxes and insist on unpacking them yourself?

A bit wistful, even though you can think about the people who’ve left a void behind all year round.

If anyone still needs a scarf, I’d like to warmly recommend my new pattern to you.

You can find it here.



Knitted in a charming lace and cable pattern, the pattern is still easy. It looks great in gradient yarns, but of course you can also use solid-colored yarns.

I haven’t shown you my new scarf pattern yet.

Here it is.



The scarf is knitted from fine yarn using a lace pattern combined with cables. Neither is difficult. The pattern is written out in full and also includes a knitting chart.

Since I think we covered this topic last week—the day before yesterday I saw someone with a blanket around their neck. It surprised me a little, because it was practically a summer day, but it looked good. It was sort of a cross between a scarf and a poncho with huge checks.

For heaven’s sake, I certainly didn’t want to give the impression that I look down on women who choose to focus on their homes and families. I’m a strong advocate for freedom of choice and for everyone being able to live their lives the way they want.
What bothers me more are the societal conditions that often make a life devoted exclusively to household and family a one-way ticket to poverty in old age. This is perhaps even more true in Germany than in Austria, though that could change very quickly here as well.
Fundamentally, I’m a strong advocate for every person—whether woman or man—being able to support themselves, and that’s where how women’s and men’s work is valued comes into play.

On a computer, there are now arrows to the right and left of the image—I think that’s new. But you can still click on the individual images.

The way you describe it, this creates a loop—or a “curve”—at the beginning. I strongly suspect that several more stitches will be worked into this loop. That’s why the loop is needed—simply to provide enough space for the other stitches.
The triangular shape will form as you continue crocheting. Just give it a try and crochet a few rows as described in the pattern. Even without knowing the pattern, I’m still very sure that it will turn out to be a triangle.

At my daughter’s express request, I’ve just started on a pair of socks. They’ll be bright red and have glitter in them :-)

I’m in a similar situation to you right now, Klaus. I’ve spent the last few days at the hospital with my dad. But being in the ICU also means they’re taking especially good care of your mom there.
Anyway, I hope you don’t have to read this because you’ve already left for your vacation. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you!

Since Santa had just misplaced his glasses, she was allowed to read the wish lists to him.

If only I could still fit into it. All that stuff has shrunk over the years.
But if anyone is interested in crocheting a really lovely old-fashioned shawl—I've got one on offer here.

Take a look.

I’m keeping my fingers crossed that it works out. If not, it’s my own fault!

In delicate pastel colors, this triangular shawl looks very girly. Of course, you can also use any other color, just as you can use any yarn you like. The pattern is easy; you only need to pay a little attention at the edges. The shawl is knitted from the tip upward—that also means you can adjust the size however you like.

You can find the pattern here.

Hold on to the memory of summer while still taking the changing temperatures into account - a soft shawl that warms your shoulders is perfect for that.

You can find the pattern here.



This shawl is really easy to knit. You can use sock yarn, as with the shawl shown, but you can also use any other yarn, and you simply keep knitting until the shawl reaches the desired size.

Berta briefly considered calling the police, but then she mustered all her courage and walked toward the source of the moaning.

Retiree Rolf is awesome!

For those who love something a little out of the ordinary, I have a real treat here: a scarf made using the double-knitting technique.

Click here for the pattern.



Beginners, stay away—that much I’ll reveal. With double-knitting, there’s no right or wrong side; both sides look equally good. The colors are simply mirrored on the opposite side.
The pattern, shown in several knitting charts, consists of lots of little dots.

Then I also have a very elegant and feminine hat here, with a button placket on the side as a special detail.

Here is the pattern.



This pattern is also available in 4 different sizes. You need yarn with a yardage of 85 m per 50 g and 5 mm knitting needles.

If the boy is getting on your nerves and pulling his little sister’s hair, put a dishcloth in his hand! Then maybe he’ll never do it again :-)

Click here for the pattern.



Quick to knit in cotton with a very simple pattern. Maybe he’ll even want to learn how to knit.

Also for a quick sense of achievement in between:

Papaya Potholder.



A simple but very effective knitting pattern that works up quickly in thick cotton.

When you go to the lake or the seaside, you need a bag to pack all your things into: swimsuit, towel, snack, and small change for ice cream.

How about this one?



It's quickly knitted in cotton and has a beautiful two-color slipped-stitch pattern. It looks complicated, but in reality it's very easy.

Knitted in sunny yellow, this potholder really lifts your spirits.

You can find the pattern here.



The pattern is well-suited for beginners—you just need to know how to knit and purl stitches, and that’s all there is to it.

Rivers bathed in gentle moonlight—that was my inspiration for this pair of socks.

You can find the pattern for them here.



For this, you need sock yarn in two different colors and a 2.5 mm set of double-pointed needles. The wave pattern is shown in a knitting chart. The ribs of the cuff continue on the heel and toes.

If you’re looking for a relaxing and beautiful triangular shawl, we’ve got you covered :-)

Take a look at this.



The shawl is knitted from the bottom tip upward, and you can use any type of yarn. The pattern works with all yarn weights.  This shawl is easy to knit; you just have to pay a little attention to the edges, but you’ll get the hang of it quickly.

A bookmark for a reading book is always a good idea. Quickly knitted from a small leftover bit of cotton and something personal that makes everyday school life a little brighter.

You can find the pattern here.

Just as chocolate warms the soul from the inside, this chocolate-brown hat warms your ears from the outside :-)

You can find the pattern here.



The hat is knitted in a pretty bamboo pattern and features a button placket as a special eye-catcher. This also means that most of it is knitted in rows, and the hat is only joined in the round towards the top.
You’ll need yarn with 85m per 50g, 1–2 balls depending on the size, and 5mm knitting needles,
The pattern is available in four different sizes, from children’s to adult sizes.

These socks are called “Moonlit Rivers,” and as far as I know, you need them if you’re stomping around on the moon in moon boots.

You can find the pattern here.



You’ll need sock yarn in two colors and a set of 2.5mm double-pointed needles. Knitting charts will help you make the socks.

Don’t be afraid—that’s my tip. Have you seen a great cable pattern somewhere but don’t think you can do it? Just give it a try! The stitches won’t bite you; the worst that can happen is that you’ll have to rip out a few rows. The best thing that can happen is that you’ll pull it off.

My latest knitting pattern is this scarf.

Click here for the pattern.



The scarf is very easy to knit; it has ribs and a simple lace pattern. You’ll need 2 skeins of sock yarn and 3.5 mm knitting needles.

I know how to do it, but I actually never do it. I’d rather knit a new pair :-)

I found this one—is this the one you’re looking for? Based on the pattern description, it seems to use American crochet terms.

I Googled it just to make sure I didn’t get it wrong :-)

If your own mother asks you for advice, that’s probably a very nice compliment.

Speaking of trendy colors—I keep a very close eye on them because I always think I could make something in those colors so I’m ready when they come into style. But somehow, something always gets in the way :-)

Congratulations from me, too. I’m a little late to the party, but I hope it still counts!

A warm shawl for evenings on the balcony or in the garden still comes in handy at this time of year.

Click here for the pattern.



It is knitted lengthwise in a lace and cable pattern. My original is made of merino wool, but you can use any other yarn as well.
The pattern is written out row by row and is also shown in knitting charts.

For some people, happiness means reveling in colors. With this lightweight scarf, which is especially well suited for gradient yarn, you can do just that.

Here is the pattern for it.





The scarf is knitted from sock yarn on 3.5 mm needles. The exciting thing about it is that it is knitted diagonally, which makes the colors stand out especially well. A simple lace pattern along the edge lightens up the look.
The pattern is also very well suited for knitters who are not that experienced.

Papaya Potholder



This potholder is quick to knit. You’ll need some leftover cotton yarn and knitting needles, and then you’re ready to go.
The pattern is simple, so even beginners can enjoy a sense of achievement. There is a knitting chart, but it is also written out row by row.