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Dear Inge,

how wonderful that you were able to celebrate your birthday with your family. Happy Birthday!

Today marks the start of a new year of your life, and for that I wish you, above all, good health, lots of joy, and that you’ll continue to share such wonderful ideas that enrich all of us here.

It’s always a joy to admire your two little doll girls in their new outfits. Yes, you truly are a source of inspiration. I also have the utmost respect for what you do and for bringing joy to so many children.

It’s great to have you here!

Warm regards, Monika

Inge, they look absolutely adorable together. When I saw the picture in the gallery, my first thought was that the girls had gotten a new brother. :))

You’re such an artist with the sewing machine—everything always turns out so neat and professional.

Dear Sonja,

since we’re also friends in real life, you’ve already received my birthday wishes via email. Still, I’d like to add my name to the list of well-wishers here.

Yes, your creative ideas are endless—I’m always amazed and love everything you knit. It’s wonderful that you celebrated your birthday with so much joy and in such a special way. My 50th was also especially lovely over 20 years ago.

Now I wish you continued joy in life and everything that makes you happy.

Warm regards from Monika
 

Oh Petra, that sounds really delicious and simple. I’ll definitely try it, though with less sugar.

Mel, we’ve done that with the big zucchini, too. Once you hollow them out, there are lots of ways to fill them. We used feta cheese, olive oil, lots of garlic, and vegan ground meat. Tastes great!

Hugs, Monika
 

Dear Petra,



I’d also like to send you my warmest congratulations on your special day. You’ve happily entered your 70s.

Keep having a lovely time celebrating, and stay as creative and colorful as ever.

Warm regards
Monika
 

Your Timmi is so, so cute!

Kind regards, Monika

Thank you so much for this quick change. It makes things easier for us and our customers alike. 

Your Stella really is a little sweetheart. You did a great job with the clothes—I guess you’ll have to grab a crochet hook for that. :)

You can knit or crochet the socks a little wider so you can pull them over her legs.

I hope you have lots of fun with your Stella. :))

Best wishes from Monika

Dear Inge,
I’ve already admired your pretty blouse in the gallery and left you a comment there. I’d love something like that, too.
Best regards, Monika

Oh dear,

Christina, I’m way too late too, but I’d still like to join in the birthday wishes and wish you a wonderful vacation with your granddaughter—and, of course, a vibrant, joyful, and healthy new year of life.

Going on vacation on your birthday is really nice—especially with your granddaughter. :))



Have a great time, and warm regards from Monika

Dear Susann,

belated congratulations from me as well—and keep those sweet ideas coming!

Warm regards, Monika

Yeah, Inge, I’m also thrilled by all the creative ideas you come up with. The dirndl is absolutely lovely and looks great on your Steffi. So now they’re both ready for Oktoberfest. :)

Best regards, Monika

Yes, dear Ina, I love taking a closer look at such beautiful things and zooming in on them. That’s how I noticed all of this. I always admire the lovely details you incorporate everywhere. You really make me wish I were your grandchild.

Warm regards,
Monika

How sweet, Inge! Now Steffi even has a pair of tights and definitely won’t be cold anymore.

What a beautiful outfit! And it really suits your Steffi. Inge, you could sell doll clothes—they’d fly off the shelves!

Love, Monika

Inge, you really do have a sewing solution for everything. :) I’m curious to see how you’ll fill that suitcase.

Dear Inge,

I have a special guy like that, too. This year will mark our 37th anniversary of meeting. I get gifts just like that (also with little hearts), and I’m totally touched every single time. That’s why I’m so happy for you.

Your Peterle is so cute—I’d adopt him in a heartbeat. And he looks even cuter in that suit—just begging to be hugged. I hope you continue to enjoy every moment with him and, of course, with your husband.

Warm regards from Monika

Thank you so much, Andrea and Ines. :)

Dear Rosalinde,

I’d also like to send you my belated congratulations. Have a truly wonderful new year!

Warm regards
Monika

Dear Anja,

belated birthday wishes from me as well, and here’s to a new year filled with joy, health, happiness, and plenty of yarn!



Warm regards 
Monika

Inge, I totally believe you—because I have a gem like that too, who can do and makes everything—except cook! But he always bakes our rolls with lots of love. :)) And I love treating him to other goodies.

Hugs, Monika

Yeah, things are just as crazy here this year. The cress is blooming just the same, and we’re still harvesting strawberries almost every day! We’ve never had that before—strawberries in November.

Doll clothes can definitely be bright and colorful. I knitted this little patchwork dress entirely from leftover yarn. You can really get creative here, and it’s a lot of fun to knit on one patch after another.

The pattern includes several sizes, so no doll has to be sad because she doesn’t get a little dress.

A wonderful Christmas gift that will make your leftover yarn disappear.

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A gift that comes from the heart: this guest towel "For You" in a set with a washcloth. Knitted with love, and the best part: it’s very easy with the stitch chart included in the pattern. Perfect for any occasion!

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Inge, your sweater looks really cozy. I like wearing things like that, too. Comfortable and warm—that’s just how I like it during the cooler months. 

Dear Marlies, what special guests in your garden! Thanks for sharing. :))

I always think it’s a shame when nature has to make way for something else. Luckily, we have a natural garden and get to design it ourselves. We also have a hedgehog, which we’re now feeding properly again for the winter. We also have common toads living with us, who are hard at work keeping the snails in check. These animals only live where they have places to hide. Unfortunately, almost all the gardens around us are manicured to perfection—not a single blade of grass is allowed to grow too tall. Sadly, there are no hiding spots there.

These arm warmers are eye-catching and keep you wonderfully warm. The pattern looks like a cable pattern, but that’s an optical illusion. It’s very easy to create using knit and purl stitches.

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These matching wrist warmers—for her and him—are very easy to knit. For us, they’re indispensable in winter when we’re sitting at the computer. They make you feel absolutely cozy.

By the way, they’re a great way to use up leftover merino wool.

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This poncho made from sock yarn is cozy, warm, comfortable, and easy to knit. It’s one of my favorite pieces because I can quickly slip it on when my back gets too chilly. It’s indispensable, especially now during the transition season.

Whether you use sock yarn or gradient yarn, your poncho will be completely one-of-a-kind.

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My husband loves his vest with a cable pattern made from warm merino wool. It’s timeless and works for almost any occasion.

The pattern is written for size 48/50.

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It’s cardigan season again. I knitted this colorful raglan cardigan with a hood and pockets for my granddaughter. It’s become an absolute favorite, and now it fits her younger sister.

The cardigan fits children from about age 2–3. The hood and pockets were especially popular.

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If you have a teddy bear—or a doll—measuring 30–40 cm, then this set is just right for your leftover yarn. It looks super cute when worn and is sure to make a teddy bear owner happy. Both pieces are easy to knit.

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You can knit this patchwork skirt beautifully using lots of colorful scraps. It could become a favorite piece for your little princess. The pieces are simply knitted together one by one, so there are no seams.

The skirt fits sizes 110 and up.

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I knitted this vest with a cable pattern for my husband because he wanted one. It has since become a favorite piece.

It fits size 48750.

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This baby winter set is knitted from leftover sock yarn. Even if the leftovers are only enough for one of these pieces, they’ve been put to wonderful use, and the baby is wrapped up cozy and warm for the outing.

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And here are the baby leggings whose leftover yarn I used for the winter set. Even the thickest diaper fits inside these comfortable leggings. They even still fit my granddaughter when she was 1.5 years old.

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These footed romper pants can be knitted for dolls as well as for premature babies and babies. They are easy to take off and put on.

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This colorful knitted cardigan with matching hat also fits dolls as well as premature babies and newborns. It is knitted raglan-style from the top down. A great stash-busting project!

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Of course, a newborn baby also needs a warm, snuggly sleeping bag made of merino wool. It fits sizes up to 50 cm, so it’s also suitable for doll babies.

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Especially now in summer, a wasp cover for glasses is very important. It’s a wonderful way to crochet with even the smallest leftovers. I explain exactly how to do it in my blog post, which you can find via the following link:

To the crochet pattern: Wasp cover for glasses made from leftovers

That’s lovely, Inge. I love these flowers, too.

Luckily, we’ve had plenty of sun so far, even though we’ve had enough rain. Our harvest is looking very good so far.

This little sleeping bag for mini dolls and cuddly toys measuring about 20 cm can be knitted very quickly and easily from small amounts of leftover yarn.

The pattern includes two variations.

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This button-up collar scarf is knitted from cotton. This makes it perfect for wearing during the transitional seasons—either as a substitute for a scarf or simply under a sweater.

It’s very easy to knit.

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Wow, Inge! I’m impressed by your granddaughter’s talent. I can totally relate to your joy. She really has a lot of potential.

Love, Monika

Dear Karin,
I’d like to join in the congratulations and wish you, belatedly, lots of joy, good health, always plenty of yarn, and everything your heart desires.



Warm regards
Monika

Forty years ago, I sewed a lot for my son and myself. An old sewing machine—the kind I still had to pedal—was actually enough for that. I’d inherited the machine from my mother, and it served me well for many years. Then I got one of those old sewing machines that someone had converted to use an electric foot pedal. It no longer had a table; instead, you needed a table to set it on. It was also very heavy.

Today I also have a family heirloom from one of my husband’s brothers-in-law, but this one can do a lot more—for example, buttonholes, double-stitching, zippers, finishing seams, and yes, it can even embroider and much more. To my delight, it’s not digital; instead, everything can be easily adjusted using various dials. I love that!

Besides the usual straight and zigzag stitches, I haven’t tried anything else yet. I’ll get to that eventually, but right now I don’t have the time or the motivation. In any case, I’m happy to have such a great helper for my sewing projects, and I love it dearly.

Love, Monika

This cute doll jacket with a matching hat is quick and easy to knit using leftover yarn. The set fits dolls measuring 35–40 cm. The jacket is knitted top-down raglan style, which is explained well in the pattern. By the way, the jacket is also a great project for teddy bears.

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Baby leggings are comfortable, cozy and warm, and easy to knit. In my experience, even the thickest diaper fits in them. My granddaughter wore them for a long time, even when she was 2 years old. She got the leggings when she was 3 months old.

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I like to use stretch fabrics like cotton jersey when I sew children’s clothes or T-shirts. They don’t need to be ironed, and it’s easier for kids to put the clothes on and take them off. I used to sew only with non-stretch fabric, but now I almost prefer sewing with jersey.

Best regards, Monika

Yes, Andrea, we have something in common—the love of dolls really is something special. It’s so nice when we can let our inner child shine through like that. I’ve actually been missing your posts with your little dolls. It’s great that you’ve started a thread about this again.

A painting class—that sounds interesting. I’m sure you’ll share some updates here about it, right?

I wish everyone a pleasant summer week, too!

Best regards
Monika

A weekend without knitting needles? That’s just not possible! So you need a nice project that’s fun to work on.

How about a children’s sweater (fits ages 4 and up) made from sock yarn? It makes sense to start now so it’ll be ready to wear in the fall.

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Wow, Inge, this is yet another true masterpiece from you. And that jacket looks absolutely wonderful on you. The fabric really suits you. I’m truly impressed by how you always manage to pull this off. Just look at those closures!! Hats off to you!

These decorative lucky ladybug oven mitts are very easy to crochet, almost on the side. They’re also doable for beginners. They’re a real eye-catcher in the kitchen and very useful.

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Do you have some colorful leftover yarn? It’s perfect for knitting doll clothes, like this raglan sweater. The pattern is available in various sizes, and you can customize both the length and the sleeve length to your liking.

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My daughter-in-law gave me the task of lengthening the sleeves on her favorite alpaca sweater. In a blog article, I showed and explained how I solved this task and everything I had to consider along the way.

With this, you can handle tasks like this wonderfully, too.

To the blog article: How I knit a new cuff onto a sweater.