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Dressing dolls is so much fun. And it has many advantages. The pieces can be knitted quickly, even leftover yarn gets used up here, and best of all—the eyes of every little doll mommy start to shine. A gift like this is always gladly received, especially when it has been knitted by Grandma or Mom herself. And even more so when the baby dolls in it can no longer be distinguished from a real baby. 

The following clothing fits dolls (and in some cases teddies too) measuring 45–50 cm—or also preemies or small newborns. All pieces are easy to make, provided you have knitting experience.

I hope you have lots of fun choosing and knitting! 

A summer clothing set—skirt, sweater, and headband




Colorful cardigan (top-down raglan) with hat




Matching leggings—quick and easy to knit




Sleeping bag—so the little darling sleeps well too




Schlüttli with hat (top-down raglan)—just like for a baby




Sweater with side button placket—just like real baby clothes




The matching pants for these two tops are available too—in two versions

 Xanthium (known in German as “Spitzklee”)

Happy birthday, and may your celebration be exactly as you wish. May you receive plenty of gifts and enjoy your day with all the trimmings.

All my love
Monika

Belated happy birthday! May this new year of your life bring you plenty of what you wish for from the bottom of your heart.

Warm regards,
Monika

Happy birthday—today is all about celebrating you. I wish you lots of joy, and may this new year of your life hold many wonderful surprises for you.

Warm regards,
Monika

Belated best wishes from me too. I wish you health, joy in creating, lots of new ideas, and that you make many people happy with them.

Warm regards 
Monika

Oh wowww ... those are such beautiful views! :)

Here are the photos of the giant lettuce and the pumpkin blossoms.

Pansy

Wow, birds are my favorite animals. Thanks for the beautiful photos! :)

Do you have colorful leftover cotton yarn? Then you can quickly knit a little summer skirt. It fits girls ages 3–4. Bell-shaped and with an elastic waistband at the top. If you have good knitting experience, it is easy to make.

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Soon it will get cooler, and then a warm jacket like this with a hood is just the thing. The little ones will love the pockets, because they can collect all kinds of treasures in them. The jacket grows along a bit and fits sizes 92–104. Good knitting experience is required here.

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This kind of hat keeps the neck and head nice and warm without anything slipping. Since babies and toddlers don’t like pulling things over their heads, this hat has buttons at the front. That makes it very easy to put on and take off without any fuss. 

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To keep the legs and bottom nice and warm too, these comfortable leggings are the perfect addition. They grow along well from 1.5 to at least 3 years, and there is also enough room for a thick diaper. Easy to knit with knitting experience.

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Quince

Yes, Petra, we’re very grateful for everything the garden gives us. The heads of lettuce are huge this year, too. The raspberry harvest is taking a lot of time. We’re picking about 300 g in the morning and another 300 g in the evening—and the amount is growing every day. We’re eating them, freezing them for ice cream, and making jam like crazy.

Photos of the pumpkins and the lettuce will follow.

Wow, Sandra, I’m blown away by everything you’re creating for Anton. It’s turned out uniquely beautiful and very original once again. I totally understand how you feel with all your ideas just waiting to be brought to life. Did you crochet the helmet from a pattern, or was it your own idea?

Petra, your cabinet looks great, too. I love wooden cabinets like that.

Now I’ve got two projects underway again. With my sweater, after finishing the cuff, I’m not quite sure how to proceed. And no sooner had my friend arrived than she gave me a great idea. I’ve had a specific project in mind for a while, but I only knew what it would look like when worn. I hadn’t figured out how to knit it yet. What can I say—she happened to have exactly that kind of piece with her. And now I was able to take a good, long look at it and measure it, too. Yay, a new project is born!

Now I just have one problem… I need 400 g of yarn for it. Since I don’t want to buy any yarn, I’m going to knit it using sock yarn in different colors. It’ll be a piece that looks different on the front than on the back—so pretty original. Mostly solid blue with colorful stripes on the front. It’ll be a mix of a shawl, a poncho, and a scarf. Let yourself be surprised.

That’s how wishes can come true really fast.

Here are some new photos. Take a look... a little glimpse of summer


This sunflower is just blooming right there in the raised bed, without ever having been sown or planted. It’s become a real beauty. It gets bigger every day.




The evening primroses are absolutely beautiful and bloom nonstop. By the way, they also taste delicious as a topping for granola or in a salad. We have so many of them in the garden that we can even harvest and dry them.





This is what we picked in half a day—almost 250 grams so far. That always leaves enough to freeze for our own fruit ice cream. Our daily harvest is slowly increasing to about a kilo a day. The pumpkins are already climbing out of the raised bed. They’re going to be huge this year, and there are plenty of them. A photo will follow shortly.

Belated congratulations and all the best for the new year of your life.

With love,
Monika

Dear Tanja, belatedly I wish you all the best for your birthday and a wonderful new year of life, above all good health.

Warmly
Monika

Lovage

Chrysanthemum 

Food for little ones’ play kitchen can be crocheted very easily and quickly from leftover yarn. The pattern shows you how to crochet toast, butter, pasta, a fried egg, and various vegetables. This is also a great idea as a Christmas gift

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A little shopping bag like this for the play store is also quick to crochet from leftovers. And it can be filled right away with lemons and carrots. As a Christmas gift or a small little present to bring along, this is sure to bring joy. Easy pattern, also easy to understand for beginners with basic knowledge.

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For Christmas, you can quickly and easily conjure up (crochet) this decoration from various leftovers. Homemade tinsel is something quite different for a change. And when gifts are wrapped with such a pretty ribbon, it will make a big impression. The stars can be used as appliqués or as tree decorations. Also suitable for beginners with crochet skills.

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Anemone

Aside from knitting, of course, I’ll be processing a lot of fruit, baking bread, and getting ready for my friend’s visit—she’s coming on Sunday. I’m really looking forward to it! 

This colorful children's jacket (fits sizes 92 to 104) is knitted RVO, raglan from the top down. The pockets are worked in, and the hood is knitted on seamlessly. Just the right clothing for upcoming fall walks.

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This pretty doll jacket with the matching hat is very easy to knit as a top-down raglan. It fits dolls or teddy bears measuring approx. 45-50 cm. Small newborns or preemies can fit into it, too. Very well suited for leftover yarn.

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And here is another sweater with a side button placket in the same size. Very easy to make. As a Christmas gift for doll mommies, these clothes are sure to be well received.

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A sweet, colorful children's skirt (for 3- to 4-year-olds) that is quick and easy to knit and is sure to look charming when worn. 

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And for the doll, there is a sweet summer set in a matching look made from the leftovers. The little skirt is sure to become a favorite piece. All pieces are easy to knit. The set fits dolls measuring approx. 45–50 cm.

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This summer top (size 40/42) with the pretty lace pattern is perfect for the sea, beach, and waves. For experienced knitters, it's a fun project. In fall, this top can also be worn very nicely with a shirt underneath.

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A pair of summer pants for a baby that can also be knitted with longer legs. They fit from approx. 3–18 months. Easy to knit, even for beginners with basic knowledge.

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The teddy bear (25–30 cm) also looks totally adorable in summer clothes. This outfit is very easy to knit, even for beginners. I designed it for my Fynn.

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This transformable pinafore dress fits sizes 74 to 98 and is easy to knit. The knitted-in hearts in a knit-and-purl pattern are a sweet eye-catcher. The little dress can be worn all year round, together with a shirt or sweater.

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Summer, sun, sea, and waves—and in the evening, a pretty triangular shawl that can also be worn as a poncho. It is airy and light, yet still keeps you warm on cool days. A great challenge for all experienced knitters.

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Violets

Dear Silvia,
Belatedly, I wish you from the heart all the best and everything wonderful for your birthday and for the new year of your life. Wishing you continued success and joy in everything you do.

Warm regards
Monika

This colorful summer meadow collection (placemats, coasters) also includes egg cozies and egg cups - in many different styles. Some are decorated with little flowers, others with butterflies, or even in bold and cheerful designs. Here you can pick out your favorite egg cozies. 

A great project for using up leftover yarn and also a fantastic gift idea.

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Here are two more fun egg cozy companions that are quick and easy to crochet. When the mushroom is stuffed with fiberfill, it also makes a great pincushion. That’s how I’ve been using it lately.

Crochet pattern

Andrea, thank you for this beautiful view. It certainly makes saying goodbye a little harder.

I just finished my shawl, and now I’ve started a wool sweater for myself.

Belated happy birthday to you—or rather, best wishes for the new year of your life. I wish you much success, new ideas, and that you continue to enjoy your crafting.

Best wishes
Monika

Christmas decorations - crocheted very quickly and easily - with a big effect. Leftover yarn can be used very well here. The garland can decorate the tree or branches, or embellish a gift. The same goes for the crochet stars. And tinsel can be crocheted too. I'll show you how in the pattern.

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A pillow cover with an alternating pattern so it never gets boring. The pattern looks complicated, but it is very easy to knit. 

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These cute ladybug potholders are a great decoration in the kitchen and always right at hand when there are hot pots or baking sheets. Easy to crochet, even for beginners with basic knowledge.

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This small pouch for 10 tissues simply has to go everywhere with you. It is quick and easy to crochet and also makes a great gift.

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This pot cover for a poinsettia also adds a very personal touch when given as a gift. You can't buy something like this, and it is sure to be appreciated. Easy to crochet.
The scatter stars are not only appliqués, but can also be hung on a gift or on the tree. They are also available separately without the pot cover.

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This cute door guard bear is not just decoration, but also fulfills an important task. That's why it is especially popular with children and in the home office. Depending on what it is showing at the moment, everyone immediately knows whether access is allowed or not. 
Also a great gift for Christmas or other occasions - even in a school cone.

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Of course, there is also a door guard owl - for everyone who prefers owls. Just as easy to crochet, and it always does its job reliably.

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Of course, there is also a pretty decoration behind which those ugly tissue boxes can hide. This keeps them quickly at hand everywhere, and they can often even replace napkins. 
Very easy to crochet, also suitable for beginners with basic knowledge.

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These sweet gnomes with the matching gnome house are especially popular as an Advent calendar. They are very easy to crochet from leftover yarn in different sizes. Once filled, they look really cute and bring lots of joy every day. After all, they hide small gifts.
The house is then filled with a larger gift on December 24. After that, it can be played with. There are many possible uses - also very original as a utensil holder or bread roll basket.

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For little (and big) doll moms, doll clothes are simply the best. Especially when their little darling looks just as cute in them as a real baby. The clothing shown here fits all dolls measuring approx. 45–50 cm, including Baby Born. Even tiny newborns or preemies can fit into them, so these are “real baby clothes.”

It’s best to knit several designs right away and give them as Christmas gifts—maybe even together with a matching baby doll. Everything is easy to knit, provided you have basic knitting skills.

Schlüttli with matching hat - Go to the knitting pattern




Sweater with side button placket - go to the knitting pattern




Sleeping bag - go to the knitting pattern

Petra, the nectarines are sweet and tart—just the way we like them. They’re a hit in our muesli along with our daily raspberries! I gave some to our neighbor as a gift, and we’ll be eating ours over the next few days. Since they’re smaller than the ones we buy at the store, we can manage that without having to preserve them. On Sunday, our friend from the north is coming back to visit for four weeks. I’m really looking forward to it. She’s also looking forward, apart from seeing us, to the many raspberries and to our garden, where we’ll be sitting as often as possible.

Ruth, the pen toppers are a great idea—they look fun. It’s so warm here right now that I don’t even need a shawl in the morning. I’d already worn the blue one several times when it was still cooler. I’ve only just discovered my love of shawls. They’re really super practical. By the way, it’s dark red, but unfortunately that didn’t come out very well in the photos.

Many people are discovering their creativity right now, and crafts are definitely on the rise. For some, it’s a way to relax; for others, it opens up whole new worlds. The trend is also shifting away from cheap goods toward high-quality items, especially when it comes to clothing. And as a gift, something handmade is much more appreciated than something anyone can buy. From what I’ve observed, this is even true among young people.

I think this trend will only grow, especially now that most people don’t enjoy going shopping.

A cuddly-soft baby blanket knitted with love is a special joy to give—as much for the baby as for the parents. This one is very easy to knit while watching TV. You only need to pay a bit more attention to the knitted-in hearts.

Best to get started right away. Knitting experience is recommended. Then knitting it up is very easy.

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In these leggings made from sock yarn, the baby will feel comfortable and be wrapped up nice and cozily warm, even for walks in fall. Even the thickest (cloth) diaper fits comfortably inside. And the leggings move easily with every motion. They fit from 4 months to at least 18 months (and longer).

Easy to knit, even while watching TV. 

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This kind of versatile collar scarf—with buttons at the front—is very easy and quick to knit. The yarn can be chosen according to your own wishes, as long as it has the specified yardage.

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centaury

Well, that’s something nice about the “shawl virus.” ;-)

I wish you all a wonderful day. I’m heading out to the garden now—to knit, of course.

I already harvested our little nectarines this morning—almost 4 kilos, and all from a small, scrawny tree! And now I always have a bowl of raspberries in my cereal in the morning—so delicious! They’re really starting to come in now—over a 12-meter stretch. Soon it’ll be about 1 kilo per day.

Here’s about half of our nectarines:



And here’s a photo of my finished shawl (I just need to weave in the ends):

Then the X and Y are still missing there

Xanthium (Spiny cocklebur)
Ylang Ylang

All the best on your very special birthday, dear Bina! Let everyone celebrate you properly and enjoy life.

With love
Monika

Welcome, Yvi! It’s great to have you here.
I think your shawl is absolutely amazing, too. A lot of work and love went into it, and it really shows.

I’ve never heard of a “virus shawl” before… can someone explain to me exactly what that means?

I’ll finish my new shawl today, which means I’ve set a personal record: a shawl finished in just 10 days. I’ll post photos of it tomorrow.

Next, I’ll be knitting a new pair of leggings for little Juna out of sock yarn. I’ve already started the gauge swatch.

Fall is just around the corner, and toddlers are perfectly equipped for walks in warm leggings. These sock-yarn leggings are super comfortable; they move with them while still keeping their shape. They fit toddlers aged approx. 3–5 years.

Easy to knit for experienced knitters.

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Every doll mom will cheer when she gets such a cute little Schlüttli for her darling. The Schlüttli even fits tiny newborns or preemies and all dolls measuring approx. 45–50 cm (including Baby Born). Easy to knit with top-down raglan; leftover yarn is enough for this. And of course, a hat is a must, and it is included in the pattern.

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This cute sweater with a side button placket is the same size and is also knitted using the top-down raglan method. This lets you knit a whole set, so the baby doll gets a Christmas present too.

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Yes, Christina, you’ve taken the words right out of my mouth. I feel exactly the same way. It’s sooo much more fun together. And what makes me especially happy is that I don’t have any UFOs left.

Iris

A colorful skirt like this for toddlers (ages 3–4) is quick to make and can be worn year-round—for example, in the fall and winter with leggings or tights underneath. The skirt has a flared silhouette and looks really cute when worn.

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A shopping bag for toddlers that’s given as a gift—already filled with lemons and carrots—is sure to bring joy. It’s a welcome addition to any pretend store.

Very easy to crochet, suitable even for beginners with basic skills.

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If you’re looking for a quick gift, this tissue box is a great idea. It’s easy to crochet, and leftover yarn is even enough. Decorated with butterflies and hearts, it looks decorative anywhere, and tissues are always within reach. After all, there’s no place where you don’t need them now and then.

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Chrysanthemum 

This cute baby’s first jacket (fits up to 4 months) features a pretty heart lace pattern. The jacket has a knitted-in hood. A lovely gift for a new baby.

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