Latest Forum Posts by: iglinz

Baked pasta casserole

By the way, I still haven’t vacuumed. Tomorrow’s another day.

Banana split

surprise egg

Vacuuming—yuck!

Pralines

And here's a slightly larger bag



A stretchy shopping bag knitted from cotton. It features a very pretty onion pattern, for which there’s a knitting chart. Ideal for everyday shopping.

Medium-sized bag




A charming bag for girls with knitted-in goldfish. It is knitted from cotton, ideally in blue and yellow. The handles are crocheted.

Tiny little bag



Knitted from leftover sock yarn, it’s quick to make and, with the hearts knitted right in, makes a lovely gift.

This is the first time I’ve heard the term “Eufo”—I have a few of those myself :-)

If you want to quickly use up a few leftover sock yarn scraps over the weekend, you can do it with this little bag.

The pattern for it can be found here.



'It is 16 cm tall, so really something small that is quick to make. You’ll need sock yarn in two different colors and a set of 2.5 mm double-pointed needles. There is a knitting chart for the knitted-in hearts.

If you have a ball of sock yarn at home, then you already have everything you need for this triangular shawl.

Take a look.



The shawl is easy to knit; you just need to know knit and purl stitches, and there are a few openwork rows in between, but those are also very simple. A lovely knitting project for relaxing hours in the garden - or on the sofa in bad weather.

The weekend is also a great time to start something a little bigger. How about a crocheted scarf?

You can find the pattern here.



Sock yarn in bright, bold colors works well for this—but of course, you can also use something more subdued.
The scarf features an airy mesh pattern that lets you see your progress quickly. To make it a bit sturdier, cables are worked in between, which are explained in a tutorial with pictures.

Chestnuts

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.

This rectangular stole in reddish-brown, knitted from soft wool in a lace and cable pattern, embodies the golden autumn.

You can find the pattern here.



The stole is knitted lengthwise and can be very easily adjusted in size to suit personal needs. The pattern is easy to follow and is explained both in written form and in knitting charts.
My original is made from merino wool with a yardage of 105 m per 50 g. However, this isn’t a requirement; the pattern itself is suitable for any type of yarn.

Knitted in gray, this triangular shawl is reminiscent of November weather. And it’s meant to be, because it was inspired by November rain.

You can find the pattern here.



The shawl has a lace pattern that runs through the entire shawl like raindrops. It isn’t difficult to knit, and if you use sock yarn, it’s also a real lightweight.
The pattern is written out row by row and also shown in knitting charts.

Apple cake

Quince jam

Baby Hat with Rapunzel Cables



Knitted with a moderately thick yarn (150 m per 50 g) in two colors. This is not a beginner’s pattern; you should have some practice knitting with two alternating colors, and you’ll need to know how to work a cable pattern. But it looks amazing!
The pattern is available in three different sizes, from newborn to age 2.

Hummus

XL chocolate bar :-)

Pizza

Happy birthday—enjoy your special day!

Salmon fillet

Goulash

Infinity scarves are becoming more and more popular - they don’t have ends that dangle around or get blown away by the wind.
"Mousse au Chocolat" is the name of this two-color knitted design.

Click here for the pattern.



This infinity scarf comes in four versions in total: long or short, with buttons or without; everything is described in detail in the pattern. It has a simple lace pattern and, knitted in chunky yarn, is a quick knitting project.

This wide, V-shaped scarf is extravagant and unique. In fact, the scarf forms an elongated V. But that’s not all - there is also a two-color V pattern knitted into it. It looks much more complicated than it is. However, with this model, it’s really important to pay close attention to the gauge.

You can find the pattern here.



It is knitted with sock yarn and 3 mm needles.

This is a wonderfully fluffy, lightweight, and softly draping scarf.

Take a look.



Knitted with cotton yarn, it feels more summery, though it is also suitable for autumn. The large lace pattern gives it an airy and elegant look.
The pattern is simple - some experience with lace patterns is helpful, but you don’t need to be an expert.

Clementine

A little while ago, I stuffed a few handfuls of dried fruit into my mouth, and since we don’t really have an active forum game going on right now, I figured I’d just start one. Food from A to Z. So A for apple, B for pear, C for chop suey, and so on. Y might be tricky, but we’ll figure something out :-) And when we get to Z, we’ll start over from the beginning. Who’s in?
I’ll go first:

avocado

I’m more the kind of person who goes to the store in person — I actually never take more than I can carry :-) But it’s always such an uplifting feeling! Almost better than Christmas!

Well, you never really have the right color at home :-) And even if you do, there’s never enough of it. So how did that tingling in your fingers turn out? Did you buy it? Or didn’t you?

This easy crochet scarf is mostly yellow, with a few splashes of other colors. Of course, you can use any color you like.

Learn more here.



You’ll need two 100 g balls of sock yarn and a 3.5 mm crochet hook. The pattern is mainly a mesh pattern, which gains a bit of stability from the cables.

If you’re lucky enough to attend a gala dinner during your summer city trip, an elegant stole is a great choice. It ensures you’re always perfectly dressed.

You can find the pattern here.



The stole is knitted from sock yarn, making it a very lightweight accessory. A charming lace pattern along the lower edge enhances this effect even more.

Bring the colors of summer into your kitchen! This potholder is called Papaya and is knitted from thick cotton in a simple knit-purl pattern. The pattern is written out row by row, and there is also a knitting chart.

You can read more about it here.

A lightweight lace shawl is always useful on cool summer nights. It warms your shoulders and looks chic.

You can find the pattern here.



For this, you’ll need sock-weight yarn, in one or two colors, whichever you like best, and a 4 mm circular knitting needle. The amount of yarn needed depends on the size of the shawl, which can be very easily adjusted to your own needs.
The pattern is fully written out and also shown in knitting charts.

In bright colors and perfect for a summery stroll through the market, this shopping bag is just right.

Click here for the pattern.



It is knitted from thick cotton in two colors, with the color effect created by a simple slipped-stitch pattern. A quick sense of achievement is guaranteed.

I started working on a loop scarf. Not sure if that was such a good idea with this thick yarn.

It’s kind of in between—is it yellow, or is it orange? Either way, it’s a beautiful hat.

You can find the pattern here.



This one is really more for lace-knitting experts. It’s knitted with sock-weight yarn on 3mm needles. The pattern is written out round by round and is also available as a knitting chart.
The pattern comes in two sizes.

Bright orange and yellow, this potholder is also suitable for knitting beginners.

Here’s the pattern.



You’ll need a leftover bit of cotton yarn for it (preferably thicker), about 40 m is enough, plus knitting needles, and then you can get started. You need to know how to knit and purl stitches.

Even if you can't imagine wearing a hat in the current temperatures, the time for it will come around again soon enough. And checks are totally on trend this year.

You can find the pattern here.



The hat is knitted from a wool-blend yarn with 114m per 50g. You'll need 1 skein of each color (for the largest size, 2 skeins of color A, here in red). The pattern is shown in a knitting chart and is available in 4 different sizes.

If you’re looking for dots, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for with this scarf.

Click here for the pattern.



Knitted using the double-face technique, this scarf is a rewarding project for experienced knitters and a real eye-catcher. You’ll need yarn (150 m per 50 g), 300 meters of each color, and 3 mm knitting needles.
What makes this technique special is that the two sides are exact opposites of each other. What’s white on the front is brown on the back—or whatever colors you’d like to use.
The pattern is shown in several knitting charts.

These socks have a gentle wave pattern and are knitted in two colors.

You can find the pattern here.



Not exactly easy, but very satisfying once they’re finished. They are knitted on 2.5 mm needles, and you’ll need 4-ply sock yarn in two contrasting colors.

Sure, you can. But look at it from the customer’s perspective. You have a pattern—some people print it out, some work directly from the screen, and maybe not everyone even remembers where they bought the pattern—and there’s absolutely no indication on the pattern itself of how to contact the designer.
I have a folder at home with printed patterns, and I honestly can’t remember where I got them all from. Let’s say I want to knit one of them now and run into a problem—then I’d expect there to be some information in there about who I can turn to.

It seems I misunderstood the bit about the color change—I assumed you meant gradient yarn, but of course a color change makes more sense. Also, I’m absolutely mortified by my typos above :-)
Interesting video, Michaela—thanks for the link!

Hmm, spiral rounds—do you mean rounds that aren’t closed with a slip stitch? And a color transition using a variegated yarn? Unfortunately, that’s hard to control because the colors in the yarn are predetermined.
As for the rounds closed with a slip stitch, if you look at your crochet piece, can you figure out where you have too many stitches? Are you perhaps crocheting an extra stitch into the slip stitch of the previous round? That’s just a shot in the dark.
I’ll follow along here for tips on the color transition too—maybe someone has a trick I never would have thought of myself.

I completely agree with you on that. That’s information that should be included in every pattern. It doesn’t happen often, but sometimes people have questions and don’t know where to turn.

This little bookmark is best knitted in cotton.

Click here for the pattern.



A small amount is enough — you’ll need about 20 meters and 2 double-pointed needles. The pattern is written out row by row and also presented in a knitting chart.
A pretty, quick project for in between projects.

Here’s another colorful baby hat, though this one requires a bit of skill.

You can find the pattern here.



This knitted hat is inspired by the fairy tale of Rapunzel, so the pattern incorporates cables. What makes it special is that you use two colors in every round. Not suitable for beginners, but very satisfying once it’s finished.
For the hat, you’ll need yarn (150m per 50g) in two colors and 4mm knitting needles. The pattern is available in three different sizes, from newborn to 2 years old. One skein of each color is enough for all sizes.