Latest Forum Posts by: mowi 19

A while back, a friend gave me a bunch of glass bowls in various sizes. They do come with plastic lids, but I think this alternative is great. Everything is tightly sealed and stays fresh longer that way. The lids are, of course, reusable and very sturdy.

But if you don’t have those, the fabric alternative is absolutely fantastic.

Oh, how delicious, Marion! Pineapple cake..... hmmmm! Unfortunately, you live so far away, too. What a shame!

Andrea, you really got me so excited about these cookies that I actually baked them today. Now we’ve saved our coffee afternoons for 3 days (and one to freeze).

This time I tried a new variation that tastes really delicious. I used 280 g of VK spelt flour and added 40 g of ground apricot kernels. They taste like bitter almonds—so, like marzipan. We polished these off this afternoon.

Oh my goodness, Akela, they’ve gotten even cuter. And sooo cuddly. The kids are sure to love them, and they’re great for cheering people up. I think it’s really great of you to give the kids a gift like this.

Elsa looks very cute and friendly. Another job well done, Akela.

Wow, Akela, those look really, really pretty. I can totally picture them on the window.

Yes, Steffi, your pieces are really very pretty... You’re sure to find grateful buyers who’ll be delighted with them. Elf wings... that’s something special. 

My usage so far in 2020:

• in January 2020—a total of 11 projects—735 g
• February 2020—total for 5 projects—405 g
• March 2020—total for 4 projects—359 g
• April 2020 – total for 6 projects – 1,291 g
• May 2020 – total for 11 projects – 1,932 g
• in June 2020 – total for 13 items – 1,413 g
• in July 2020 – total for 2 items – 395 g
• August 2020 – total for 1 item – 154 g
• In September 2020 – total for 8 small items + 1 large item – 476 g
• in October 2020 – total for 2 items – 334 g
• in November 2020 – total for 6 items – 819 g
• December 2020 – total for 6 items – 581 g

Projects in December:

• 1 chair cowl – 180 g
• 1 pair of socks – 82 g
• 1 coaster – 28 g
• 1 teddy bear sweater – 61 g
• 1 Flamingo shawl – 91 g
• 1 beanie – 139 g

Total wool used this year: 8,894 g.

That looks funny. I once sewed a doll for my son too, but I can’t remember how I did it anymore.

That’s a really great idea, Akela.

Thanks, everyone, for sharing in my joy! :)
The mugs even fit in our cupboard and look absolutely great. I just love stuff like this... and so does my husband.

I’m both a colleague and a customer of Polly & Paule, and I can only say that the patterns are described in great detail. Before people start spreading discontent here, I always recommend writing to us authors directly. Then we can easily resolve such issues. 

Dear Monika, I wish the same for you. Make yourself comfortable and enjoy plenty of time to yourself.

Best wishes
Monika :-)

Thanks, Ines! I’d love to have a little of both, too. :)

Yes, exactly, I’m making the tray-baked gingerbread again too.

Since we’re celebrating quietly, yes, everything is ready. We don’t exchange gifts. Instead, we’re making ourselves comfortable and enjoying a delicious meal.

Wow, that turned out really pretty. Your embroidery designs are truly amazing.

This colorful spring meadow is a set that also includes various egg cups and egg cozies. This way, you can crochet a pretty table and breakfast decoration using leftover yarn.

Go to the crochet pattern

 

Let’s put it this way… from now on, there will be plenty of Christmas doors for everyone who has a wish. I’m sure lots of Christmas elves and the Christ Child are reading along here, too.

All the best and many happy returns on your birthday and for the new year of your life. May it hold many joyful surprises in store for you.

Warm regards,
Monika

Dear Vera,

I wish you a wonderful birthday and offer my warmest congratulations. May the coming year bring you much joy.

Best
wishes, Monika

Happy Birthday and a wonderful new year that brings you everything your heart desires.

With love
Monika

I’d also like to belatedly wish you all the best for the year ahead. May it bring you much joy.

Warm
regards, Monika

A new leftover yarn project has arrived in my shop. Now there’s also a colorful jumpsuit for dolls and teddy bears that are 45–50 cm tall. It’s knitted using top-down raglan and has a button placket in the front.

You’ll have fun knitting it and then dressing your doll or teddy bear in it.

Go to the knitting pattern

This colorful cardigan made from soft merino wool is knitted with raglan from the top down. It has built-in pockets and a hood. The cardigan grows with your child and fits from approx. sizes 92 to 104. It’s a lovely project for experienced knitters.

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This baby cardigan is also knitted from soft merino wool, has a hood, and fits up to approx. 1.5 years. Easy to knit if you have knitting experience.

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This pretty first baby cardigan is the ideal gift for a birth. The cardigan has a lovely heart lace pattern and a hood. It fits up to approx. 4 months and later then a doll.

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I’d like to belatedly join in the birthday wishes. May this new year of your life hold many wonderful moments for you.

Warm regards,
Monika

Thanks, Josefa! You always manage to put a smile on my face when I read your awards ceremony posts. I especially like “The Queen of the Bakery.”

I’d really miss something here if there were only an awards ceremony every three months. After all, it’s incredibly motivating to finish things and stick with it. So we’ll just have to motivate each other.

Oh yes, Akela, your embroidery is absolutely beautiful and is sure to delight your granddaughter.

I’m also working on doubleface—and thanks to Sonja (a-mano), I’ve stuck with it. Now it’s starting to get fun.

Children are always delighted when we make clothing for their favorites—their teddy bears and dolls. A new model has just moved into my shop: overalls for teddy bears measuring 25–30 cm. 

The overalls have no buttons, so they are very easy to put on and take off. They are knitted top-down in the round, and every  step is explained clearly, making them a joy to recreate.

The pattern includes information for two different yarn weights.

To the knitting pattern

  

Dear Andrea,
thanks again for the wonderful glimpses into your natural world in Norway. It actually reminds me a bit of the pictures I’ve seen of Canada.

Here, it’s sunny and cold. In the morning, there’s frost on the roofs, and the trees have shed all their leaves. Just typical November, I guess.

But somehow, every season has its own special charm. At least that’s how I feel.

Warm regards from southern Germany (so, quite far away)
from Monika

Dear Beate,
I’d like to belatedly join in the birthday wishes. May this new year of your life bring you lots of joy.

Warm regards,
Monika

There’s a new pattern for teddy bear clothes—a cute onesie. It fits teddy bears and dolls that are about 25–30 cm tall.

The onesie is very easy to put on and take off since it doesn’t require any buttons. This is especially handy for kids. The pattern covers two different yarn weights and also includes tips for other sizes. 

Go to the knitting pattern

 

When I read the comments on my Facebook page, I see that knitting socks seems to always be in style. Most people knit them for Christmas.

I’m curious to see what else is trending. Maybe someone knows more?

konni-sengespeik
Just try entering "collar" or something similar in the search here. You'll find a large selection, and maybe the one you want will be among them.

Wishing you lots of success!

Best, Monika

Thank you, Andrea, for taking us on another trip through Norway. These are such beautiful scenes. I also like the mystical photo—the second-to-last one—the best. It has something very special about it. And I like the last one, too. It takes me on a journey... It looks almost like Canada over there.

Yes, that’s a really cute polar bear, Akela!

@USCHWA
I would recommend contacting the author directly. Usually there is a way to get in touch in the pattern or here through the shop where you bought the pattern.

There you’ll surely get the explanation you’re looking for.

Yes, I also look for a high wool content in socks. I’ve used pure virgin wool several times now and notice that the socks are very durable and stay clean for a long time. 

All my wool socks can go in the washing machine, but only on the wool cycle and with shampoo.

Well, we see it as a luxury villa. Hedgehogs might see it a little differently. ;-)
Basically, it doesn’t matter whether they hibernate under or next to the house in the straw. The main thing is that they’re well protected. Right now, they’re eating less, which also means they’re getting ready. The nights are already pretty cold.

Ines, every hedgehog needs its own spot to hibernate. Especially once they’re sexually mature. They’re basically loners, except when they’re still small. To hibernate, they should weigh at least 500 g. Judging by our hedgehogs, I’d say they’re probably there.

I’m really curious to see which of the spots we’ve offered they’ll prefer. :-)

Thank you so much, Sabine!
I’m sure all the authors here are delighted to hear that.

However, the individual authors are also very happy when they receive praise through a star review on their specific products. And the best part is that, through October 31, you can even win store credit by doing so. So it’s definitely worth participating.

Under “Account” – “Downloads” at the top, you can access the products you’ve purchased, and there you’ll see which ones still need reviews.

Good luck, and best regards
Monika

It’s very simple.

On every product page, on the right-hand side below the red “Shopping Cart” button, you’ll find a link that says “+ Add to Wish List.” You can find these items again by clicking “Wish List” in the top right corner.

Belated birthday wishes, dear Enja. I wish you all the best for the year ahead. Take good care of yourself and do what brings you joy as often as possible.

Warm regards,
Monika

Belated happy birthday, dear Jenny! Have a wonderful new year filled with many beautiful experiences, lots of joy, and good health.

With love
Monika

Unfortunately, I’ve only seen my two granddaughters once this year, and they’re changing so fast at this age (1.5 and 4). But better times are coming again.

I wish everyone here a relaxing weekend! Make the most of it!

It sounds strange, but right now I love this fall weather, even when it’s a little gloomy. Over the summer, I left so many things lying around the apartment because I’d rather be in the garden. And now I’m finally getting around to it. There’s a lot to tidy up, and quite a bit is waiting for me on the computer, too. And of course, I look forward to knitting every day.

Belatedly, I wish you all the best and a new year of life full of joy.

Warmly
Monika

What a beautiful basket, Akela. That’s really a great gift. I love fruit, too!

Dear Bettina,

I’d like to add my belated best wishes. May this new year bring you lots of joy, good health, and time for the things you love.

With love
Monika

Dear Akela,

Belated wishes can also bring joy. So I wish you a wonderful new year of life full of joy, good health, lovely people by your side, and plenty of time for the things you love.

Warmly
Monika

Thanks for the kind wishes, Josefa!
I’m going to enjoy the weekend and do a little tidying up, too. That’s on my to-do list right now, since the weather was way too nice to be indoors this summer.

I hope everyone here has a great time crafting or doing whatever else you’re up to, and have a cozy weekend!

Best wishes, Monika

Wow, Ina, those are such beautiful slippers—as if made for a ballerina. They’re really something special; they’re sure to bring a lot of joy.

My grandchildren’s parents are actually very happy that the kids are getting hand-knitted items. Since they love natural materials, this means a lot to them. And it just makes me happy to fulfill their wishes.

I also wish all the readers here a wonderful weekend!

Best wishes, Monika