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Yes, we really are a truly lovely Christmas craft room, just as Ruth writes. That’s how I feel here too.

Ruth, you’re crocheting like crazy! There’s always something new from you. Gigantic! The idea with the candy jar decorated with Santa is brilliant and will surely bring the recipients a lot of joy.

Now I’ll show you my two teddy bears with their suits. They look so cute in them.

I’d also like to send you my warmest birthday wishes. Have a great time and enjoy being celebrated.

All my love
Monika

Happy birthday, and have a wonderful time celebrating. May this new year of your life be one of your best.

Best wishes
Monika

Dear Angelika, I wish you all the best and many wonderful things on your birthday. May this new year of your life bring you many beautiful moments.

Warm
regards, Monika

Yeah, Marion, I think these colors are great for the suit, too. I still had them in stock and didn’t know what to do with them. Since I’m working through my yarn stash… well, now I’m really in the mood to design some more teddy bear and doll clothes with them.

Christina, you’re welcome to knit a suit like this for your teddy bears, too. :-)

You’re sooo hard-working! Wow, look at everything you’ve finished knitting. I’m just in awe.
The washcloths are made from sponge yarn, right? They look great.
And your zodiac sign wrist warmers and the pot holders—absolutely fantastic! I’m going to give double-faced knitting a try soon, too, and I’m curious to see how it turns out.

Well, I wish you all a lovely evening and lots of fun with your crafts!

Ina, I just have to say that it’s a joy to read your posts. They’re like little, sweet stories and always put a smile on my face.
Your cowl looks super cozy and I’d love one too. What’s next for you? I’m sure your needles won’t be taking a break, right?

Andrea, how cute! Such a sweet little mug. It would make a great gift with a little surprise inside. Or did you just crochet it as a decoration?

Christina, I think your cup warmers are very pretty. Since they’re stretchy, they’re sure to fit. I think I’ll knit some myself—they’ll hug the cups better. Great idea!
I especially like this color combination. I probably would never have thought of that.

I started the second, smaller teddy onesie last night and actually wanted to show you the finished result today. I actually managed to finish everything except for one sleeve. I’ll finish knitting it tonight, and then I’ll move on to the last onesie for my baby doll “Sternchen.” So far, I’ve knitted them all from leftover yarn.

Here’s what the new onesie looks like. I think this color combination is almost even prettier than the first one. It’s something completely different.

Now is the time when we like to keep our necks warm. What could be easier than a cowl that just needs to be pulled on? Or a collar scarf that can be worn in different ways. It’s even suitable for men. 

Each of these designs only needs one skein and is easy to knit.


To the knitting pattern for the cowl / shoulder warmer (can also be used as a doll or baby dress)




To the knitting pattern for the adjustable collar scarf




This hat with the loop scarf is knitted from very soft rainbow yarn. A friend liked it so much that I had to knit myself a new one.

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I just finished making a jumpsuit for my teddy bear.

Andrea, those look absolutely beautiful. It’s making me want to try crocheting some granny squares from leftover yarn right now. At the moment, I could use at least six hands and arms for everything I have planned.

I’ve now finished the second onesie, this time for the bigger teddy bear. And I can finally show it to you all finished. I think he looks totally cute in it.



Next up is a second onesie for the second little teddy bear, and then a big one for my little star—the doll. In between, I’ll finish knitting the second sock for my husband. And my sweater is coming along, too. So it definitely won’t get boring.

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?

Andrea, those look really delicious. Unfortunately, you live too far away—otherwise I’d be right over there.

Today we had some delicious homemade rolls that my husband baked. He’s got a real knack for it. And I made a tasty vegetable spread to go with them. I’m experimenting a lot with that right now. But I’m always up for some cake, too. :)

There is also a model in the pattern mix for the easy-to-knit socks with the mowi heel. It looks complicated, but it’s just as easy to knit as solid-color socks. A child’s size is described here step by step, and there is also a chart for other sizes so the whole family can get hand-knitted socks.

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This cute outfit for dolls (43–50 cm) also features a mix of patterns on the top and headband. It’s also made with RVO and is easy to follow.

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This cute, colorful jacket + hat for dolls (43-50 cm) becomes something special thanks to the pattern mix. This is a great way to use up different leftover yarns. The jacket is knitted top-down with raglan increases. Everything is well described in the pattern, making it easy to recreate.

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Wishing you all the best on your special day! May the year ahead bring you many moments of happiness.

Warm regards,
Monika

Oh, Ines, your candle arrangements look so pretty. They really get you in the Christmas spirit—I’m sure they did when you were making them, too.

Tonight I finished knitting the jumpsuit for the bigger teddy bear and sewed everything together. Tomorrow I’ll add the buttons, and then I’ll show it to you all.

I haven’t heard anything about that yet. In any case, I think it’s a real shame that there won’t be a Christmas market this year. It’s not really about shopping—it’s mainly about the cozy atmosphere. And unfortunately, you can’t recreate that online.

I bake my own stollen, though not every year. We prefer fruit bread or apple bread—some people call it by other names. Of course, we also make our own cookies and gingerbread.

Bergli, now we can see the jackets even better, and they look perfect with the buttons. The ears on the hood turned out great.

Gabi, it’s so nice that you’re here with us now! Yarn gifts are a real treat. I need to make some space first. Somehow, I’m moving too slowly with the decluttering. ;-)

Today I started by tidying up. I completely emptied out a shelf full of storage bins and little boxes and reorganized everything. In the process, I came across a lot of things I didn’t even remember I had. I also discovered lots of little leftover balls of yarn. I’m sure I’ll think of something to knit with them. But one thing at a time… First, I’ll dress the teddy bears. :)

This children’s sweater made from sock yarn for 4–5-year-olds is perfect for knitting while watching TV. You just need to pay a little extra attention to the button placket. The sweater is easy to knit for anyone who has knitted before.

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This colorful children’s skirt for 3–4-year-olds is also an easy knitting project that’s sure to be a hit as a gift.

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Since this poncho (one size) consists only of straight pieces, it’s an ideal project to knit while watching TV. 

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You absolutely have to try the socks with the brilliantly easy-to-knit mowi heel. You can do it even if you haven’t dared to tackle the heel before. It makes knitting socks really fun, and you can surprise your family with them for Christmas.

4 sizes are described step by step, and additional size examples are also given. 

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This skirt has the potential to become your daughter’s or granddaughter’s favorite piece.  It really fits from 1.5 to about 5 years. It’s also very easy to knit, in one piece with no seams. The knitted-in little hearts are especially pretty here.

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This round collar / shoulder warmer is also very easy for beginners (with basic knowledge) to make. With it, you already have a lovely gift and only need one skein for it. Very practical now in the cool season and goes with anything that has a wide neckline. Or simply as a scarf substitute—also great for children.

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Oh, Ina, I’d completely forgotten… your scarf made with that exclusive yarn really makes me want to try that yarn myself. Even if it probably won’t happen this winter (yarn diet…).

Ruth, you’re working so hard right now. Even if they’re just little things, they still take a lot of work—they look so delicate and intricate. As I’ve said before, that wouldn’t be my thing, which is why I admire it all the more.

Yes, Ina, I know that feeling very well—I always have to have several projects going at once, too. Right now there are 3–4. The outfit for my doll Sternchen is on the needles now—this time with a button placket. And then there’s a small and a large teddy bear waiting for a onesie. And in between, the second sock for my husband is taking shape.

It’s funny—my husband once said to me (with a smile), “I’d love to be a teddy bear for you.” :-) Of course, he gets his daily cuddles too, so he has absolutely no reason to be jealous. Yes, he thinks my teddy bears are cute too and takes it all in good humor. I’m really lucky to have him.

Now I wish you all a great start to the new week!

Wow, Ines, your crocheted decorations look even prettier with candles. They’re already bringing a Christmas atmosphere into the house.
They also make great gifts. It’s not just little boys who love workbenches. In our family, it’s our youngest granddaughter. She couldn’t walk yet, but her favorite toy is still the workbench. 

Wow, Sandra, you’ve been super hard at work! You’ve conjured up such beautiful things again. The cow coaster looks really funny. I like the pumpkin best. You did a great job on that. I wonder if Anton will be satisfied with the crocheted tool? My grandchildren have a little workbench like that for kids. But you do need strong nerves sometimes when they’re hammering away at something with such fervor. Crocheted tools are definitely a solution there. At least you can give them a try to start with.

By the way, I missed you here and I’m glad you’re back.
I already saw in your birthday thread what the reason was.

Dear Sandra,

oh dear, that doesn’t sound good at all, what you’re going through right now. Please feel virtually hugged by me as well. You know, sometimes it’s time for old doors to close so that new ones can open. That’s always been the case in my life, no matter how intense things got. It can also be helpful to open up, just like you did. Then everything is off your chest for the time being, and you already feel a bit better.

Little children that age can really be incredibly exhausting because they test how far they can go. In the past, people called it the “defiant phase” (nowadays apparently something else...). They realize that they have a will of their own. Well, that’s part of it, and it passes, or at least gets better. Maybe that’s a small comfort to you.

That’s why the funny or sweet moments, like the ones you describe, are all the more lovely. I remember that my son often came out with things like that at that age. For example, once when we were sitting on the bus and a Black man was sitting opposite us, he stared at him for a long time and then pointed at him, saying, "Mommy, a 'Negerkuss'." I was infinitely embarrassed at the time, but inwardly I had to laugh. You simply never forget moments like that, just like the loving experiences.

Sandra, I sincerely wish with all my heart that everything develops to your family's joy and that you might be able to start your health retreat a little earlier after all.

Warm regards from Monika

Wow, Ines, your candle decoration looks beautiful. I can already picture the candle inside it, but I’m also curious to see what it’ll look like when it’s finished. You’ll definitely show it to us, right?

Andrea, I’m glad you’ve kept a childlike spirit in your heart. We must never lose that—I see it as something precious. I’ve always loved doll rooms and dollhouses. Like I said, if I had my own room, it would probably look like a child’s room. Right now, my Fynn is actually sitting next to me in his new clothes, and I’m enjoying seeing how cute he looks in his winter outfit. If you could see our living room… dolls and teddy bears live here, too. And I’m very grateful that my husband is so understanding about it.

  As for the squares, there’s plenty of time for that. Right now, there are other things that need to be finished first. I’m not bored at all.

Have a wonderful weekend!

I’d also like to quickly send you my birthday wishes right on time. Have a wonderful year ahead and take plenty of time for everything you love.

With love
Monika

Dear Sandra,

I’d like to wish you a very happy birthday and all the best you can imagine for the coming year. Enjoy your spa stay—if you’re still there—and make sure to take plenty of time for yourself and the things you love once you’re back home. May Anton continue to bring you so much joy.

With love,
Monika

Thanks, Ina, for your feedback on the teddy bear suit. You’re right—for small children, it would definitely be better without buttons. The buttons would just be an option. So I’ll probably take some different photos, just as an idea. The teddy bear is sitting next to me right now and looks sooo cute in it. I’ve fallen in love with him all over again.
It’s my Fynn… I know, some of you here have one just like him.

Your yarn is really beautiful—the blend would be right up my alley, too. But… I want to stick to my yarn diet for now and use up what I already have. In any case, I’ll keep your yarn in mind. There will be other times again. ;-)

Sock yarn is universally popular. A sweater made from this wonderful yarn features a unique pattern repeat, making each piece truly one-of-a-kind. This one has a collar and button placket and fits sizes 110–116, which is for 4–5-year-olds. If you have knitting experience, it’s easy to recreate. I’ve included some knitting tips as a bonus here.

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A sweater made from sock yarn is always a one-of-a-kind piece thanks to the unique pattern progression. The sweater in this pattern fits children ages 4–5. It has a collar and a button placket in the front. It’s easy to knit, but some knitting experience is recommended.

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Thanks, Josefa—I wish the same for you, and for all the visitors here, too. :)

As long as the weather stays as sunny as it is today, walks are definitely on the agenda. Otherwise, I’m sure I won’t get bored, because I’m currently knitting for my teddy bears.

Doll clothes are still the best gift for doll moms of all ages. They’re quick to make—sometimes even from leftover yarn—and bring back memories of your own childhood while you’re knitting. Dressing and undressing dolls was one of my favorite games back then, and even today, at 66, I still get great joy out of it.

I now have my own collection of doll and teddy bear clothes in my pattern shop. Here are a few designs—all perfect as Christmas gifts and guaranteed to be finished in time:


The following designs fit baby dolls measuring about 45–50 cm and also small newborns. Click the links for more information.

A cute outfit—buttonless with tie strings, easy to knit.
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An outfit set for little doll girls—to the knitting pattern




A cardigan with a matching hat (RVO)—to the knitting pattern




Matching leggings—to the knitting pattern




A cozy, warm sleeping bag—to the knitting pattern




A Schlüttli cardigan (RVO) with a matching hat—to the knitting pattern




A sweater with a button placket (RVO)—to the knitting pattern




Matching pants—2 different styles—to the knitting pattern





Now a few other sizes and even a knitted bear for babies with matching clothes


This teddy bear is very easy to knit, even for beginners—to the knitting pattern




There’s also perfectly matching clothing—a sweater with a sleeping bag—to the knitting pattern




These summer outfits are specially designed for teddy bears measuring 25–30 cm, with coordinating colors. ;-) Very easy for beginners to knit as well.

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This sweater is designed for teddy bears of the same size. It’s knitted with raglan shaping from the bottom up.

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Larger teddy bears (40 cm) look totally cute in these sweet striped pants. You can even see their little tails peeking out. Also well-suited for beginners.

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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

Marlene, I like your colorful borders, too. I think they’re prettier than just white.

Andrea, I also bought two doll patterns here, which I hope to tackle sometime next year. It’s great that you can still let your inner child shine through like that. If I had my own room, I’d definitely put a doll carriage or a doll’s bed in there. 

I still have plenty of colorful cotton, too, but I don’t necessarily want to use it up because there are so many different colors as whole skeins. I like to keep them in stock in case I ever need them, for example, for a color challenge. ;-) But your mosaic pattern looks great. I’d be interested in that for smaller leftover yarn. Coasters also make great gifts. Is there a pattern for that?

Well, I wish you all a wonderful day. The sun is shining here, and it’s at least 10 degrees warm. 

Ina, your scarf already looks very cozy and warm. Purple is one of my favorite colors, too. I hope you continue to enjoy your time in your winter garden with pastries, coffee, and your knitting. I imagine it’s incredibly cozy.

Andrea, I was absolutely delighted when I saw the cute doll and the mini doll stroller in the gallery. It makes my inner child smile. Everything turned out great. Did you crochet that for yourself? I wouldn’t be surprised. :-) I’ve actually treated myself to two patterns here as well—both are dolls that I’d love to knit and crochet. I fell in love with them right away, and my inner child is already really looking forward to it.

Now I’ve finished knitting the outfit for the teddy bear (yes, it’s Fynn). All that’s missing are the buttons on the front as a decorative touch. I think he looks totally cute in it. Here’s a photo:



I’m still not sure which buttons to use. There are two options. Which one would you like better?

 

Now I’m already knitting the larger version for the bigger teddy bear. This outfit will also fit my little star (doll). This one has a button placket, so it’s a bit different. That way, I can creatively use up my leftover acrylic yarn, and the teddy bears get some nice new winter clothes. The pattern is already in the works. This time, I’m moving really fast.

Here’s what the second outfit looks like so far—during the fitting. Since I’m running low on yarn, I’ll be incorporating some dark red.

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.

I wish you all the best on your birthday and a wonderful day. Make the most of it, enjoy being celebrated, and be showered with gifts.

Warm regards,
Monika

I feel the same way. I don’t miss it at all. I’m actually looking forward to a cozy pre-Christmas season with lots of candles, homemade cookies, and plenty of time to do crafts. As far as I’m concerned, Carnival can just vanish into thin air. ;-)

Yes, Marlene, even November has its beautiful sides if we’re willing to see them. You took some really great photos and have a keen eye for the beauty in nature.

I wish you all the best on your birthday and a celebration just the way you want it. May this new year of your life hold many wonderful surprises for you.

Warm
regards, Monika

finished the socks

Thanks, Ines and Ruth! :)

Ruth, you really paid close attention. Yes, my twin bears once got a similar suit in the same colors. And yes, those are my favorite colors.

Now two other teddy bears need a warm suit. And since I can’t find the pattern for the first suit, I’ve decided to design a new one that’s much easier to knit. I’ll also knit that one for a larger bear. I have an idea that the size can be easily adjusted to fit several different sizes. We’ll see how that turns out. That’s what I’m enjoying the most right now.

Andrea, how cute is that! I’m absolutely blown away by your doll and that adorable doll stroller. So adorable!

I’ve started making a suit for a teddy bear, and it’ll be finished as early as tomorrow.

Ina, your scarf—or infinity scarf—looks great now that it’s finished. Wow! It’s the simplicity of just two colors that go so well together that makes it special. You really see its full beauty and impact when you wear it.

I’ve now finished one sock for my husband. He’s already tried it on and is looking forward to both of them. 



And today I kept knitting on my new project, which I want to show you guys already. It’s going to be a suit for my teddy bear. After all, he needs some new winter clothes. He’s already had a fitting, too. The suit will probably be finished as early as tomorrow, and I’ll use it to dress another teddy bear. I’ll switch the colors around for that one.

Belated happy birthday and here’s to a wonderful new year of life!

Warm regards
Monika

Wow, that looks beautiful, Andrea.
Otherwise, it’s the same here. Foggy and overcast almost all day. But that’s okay. I’m enjoying being creative and knitting right now.

These two animals have a very important job. They guard the room door so the residents aren’t disturbed. They simply show this with “Stop” or “Free.”

They’re also great for home offices or bathrooms/WCs—no keys needed, which is a plus with small children.

Both models are very easy to crochet using the pattern, and all you need is a few leftover yarn scraps. 

You can choose whether you’d rather have a bear or an owl on your door—or give one as a gift. I recommend the value pack so you can give away lots of them for Christmas.

To the crochet pattern for the value pack—Door Guardian Owl and Bear


To the crochet pattern for the Door Guardian Bear




To the crochet pattern for the Door Guardian Owl

For children with a Puky, balance bike, or tricycle, this bag is a very welcome gift. It fits perfectly on the handlebars and is crocheted to be very sturdy. Here I fulfilled a wish for my granddaughter. Recommended for experienced crocheters.

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My granddaughter loves this shoulder bag, and she even takes it to kindergarten now and then. It has an adjustable strap and a double bottom. Also recommended for experienced crocheters.

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For toddlers with a play shop, you can crochet this little bag and then fill it right away with lemons and carrots. All the pieces are also suitable for beginners who have crocheted before.

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This food for the play kitchen is also very easy for beginners to crochet. A few bits of leftover yarn and you’re ready to go. The dolls are sure to work up an appetite. They can choose from pasta, vegetables, a fried egg, toast, and butter.

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