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Of course, there’s also a (white) vest for the ladies. This one has a slimming effect because it features vertical stripes that are simply crocheted on. It’s also fitted at the waist.

This vest was knitted using bouclé cotton, but can also be made with any other yarn of similar yardage.

The pattern is for size 40/42.

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How about a warm wool vest with a cable pattern for the men in your life!? It’s perfect for almost any occasion. You’re sure to make “him” happy with this—even for Christmas, for example.

The pattern is written for size 48/50.

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Thank you so much, Josefa! As always, very nicely and creatively worded. Now all I need is a crown. ;-)

I’m curious myself to see what August has in store.

Belated best wishes and lots of happy moments in the new year of your life!

Warm regards,
Monika

Hyssop

I haven’t bought any yarn for over half a year now and have successfully resisted every temptation. And I’m going to keep it up at least until the end of the year. :)

Poplar

The “Scrap Eaters” gang is perfect for all kinds of leftovers. Although they’re mainly crocheted from yarn, there’s plenty of room for creative ideas here. You can incorporate buttons and lots of other things. The inner structure consists of a toilet paper roll. Very easy to make if you have basic crochet skills.

The “Scrap Eaters” are also a great extra for a school cone. They can be filled with lots of little surprises and then serve as a fun pencil holder on the desk. They also make delightful party favors for children’s birthday parties. If you’re really diligent, you can even crochet and assemble them as an Advent calendar.

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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 pieces – 1,413 g
• in July 2020—for a total of 2 pieces—395 g

Projects in July:

• 1 sweater for my granddaughter—200 g
• 1 triangular shawl – 195 g

Total yarn used this year: 6,530 g.

No UFOs in July - thanks to the monthly thread :)
My shawl was finished in the same month after all.

I'm bravely sticking to my yarn diet, despite many temptations! 
I haven't bought any yarn since December 2019 - I'm going to keep it up for at least 1 year.
The goal is Inner Slacker Tamer - at least.
By now I'm already a Half-Year Tamer.

I was also a busy little elf in July.

• The outfit for the baby doll was finished.
• I stuck with the shawl until it was done. That was sooo many stitches.
• The sweater for my granddaughter for Christmas was also finished in the same month.
• I'm giving myself points for discipline for that.
• I made lots of fruit into jam and froze some, 
• tried out and created various new recipes
• and baked various breads from old recipes.

Here are the photos:


The sweater for my granddaughter


Various breads


The shawl


Outfit for the baby doll
Forum King/Queen in the month of July
[x ] I created at least one forum post in July. The more, the better.
[x ] I created threads (one or more) in the forum in July.
x[ ] I took part in the birthday threads / congratulated users and authors.
[x ] I was part of the monthly Crazypatterns craft group and had fun with it. = The respective monthly project threads.


Gardening season / start of the 2020 gardening season
I did most of my crafts in the garden. 
The first Christmas gift is finished.

St. John’s Wort

I started the month with a new shawl. After all, fall is kind of right around the corner. ;-)

Ina, that looks really pretty. Great idea, Gabriele—thanks for sharing!

The mowi heel is so easy to knit that it’s a joy. Just give it a try, even if you’ve never knitted socks before. Knitting with the CraSy Trio makes it even easier. The pattern guides you step by step through 4 different sizes.

Socks always make a great gift, so it’s best to get started right away.

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I’m still in it too, and I’m really proud of myself for resisting every temptation. And there’s still enough yarn left that I could even keep this up for two years. 

Hydrangea

Now I can finally show off the finished sweater. This is Linja’s favorite color.

That’s really a great idea—I can confirm that. My neighbor actually gave me the idea. She’s in the middle of filling some for gifts right now. She just didn’t add any pepper. I really like it in there.

Sandra, Sam is totally cute with the 3. Anton will definitely be happy. Once again, you’ve done everything perfectly.

The sweater for Linja—I’ll have to get back to that tonight. I didn’t like the collar, so I unraveled it twice. It’ll probably work out on the third try, I hope. Then I’ll take a photo tomorrow.

Today I also knitted the first swatch for my new shawl and am testing how it looks when it’s a bit bigger. I’ll show it to you sometime in August, once I’ve made a bit more progress.

Happy birthday, and have lots of fun celebrating. Take care.

Warm
regards, Monika

I’m going to enjoy the garden in temperatures over 30 degrees—with my knitting needles and yarn, of course. Plus, some homemade ice cream and delicious salads.

This tissue box cover is a wonderful way to use up various leftover yarns. It also makes a lovely gift, because everyone needs tissues. This way they’re packaged very decoratively – adorned with hearts and butterflies.

Easy to crochet, even for beginners with basic skills. Everything is explained step by step with photos.

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This cute little doll’s sweater (RVO) with a hat is perfect for knitting with leftover yarn. It fits dolls measuring 45–50 cm (including Baby Born dolls). It’s easy to knit if you have some knitting experience.

It also fits small newborns.

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This cute sweater with a side button placket is a similar style in the same size. It makes the doll look just like a real baby and will make any doll mum happy.

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December will be here sooner than you think. This very special Advent calendar is a great garden project. Here, you can crochet gnomes of various sizes from leftover yarn and fill them with little surprises. A delight for young and old alike.

The gnomes can also be used as egg cozies or as fun toys. The gnome house is the highlight on December 24 and can later be used as a bread basket or to store yarn or supplies. And when playing, the gnomes love it when they’re allowed to sleep in the house every now and then.

Easy to crochet, even for beginners with basic skills.

Note: The gnomes and the house (basket) are also available individually as patterns in my shop.

Go to the crochet pattern for the complete value set with gnomes and house 

A cute, colorful cardigan like this with a matching hat will delight any doll mum, not just at Christmas. The cardigan is knitted using the RVO method and is easy to knit, just like the hat. Suitable for dolls or teddy bears measuring 45–50 cm - or even small newborns.

This is, for example, a great way to use up leftover yarn.

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A bag like this is an absolute must for every balance bike, Puky, or tricycle. It fits perfectly on them. You’ll make any toddler very happy with it, because they can collect treasures or take their favorite stuffed animal along for the ride.

With good crochet experience, you can easily finish it in a weekend. The bag has a double bottom and can withstand quite a bit.

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For walks in the fall, toddlers need a warm jacket. This colorful jacket has a hood and pockets, which little ones really love. The jacket is knit top-down with raglan shaping. Good knitting experience is recommended here.

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For babies, there is a lovely warm outfit made from sock yarn, consisting of harem pants, a jacket, and a hat. A pretty knit-and-purl stitch pattern is worked into it. Knitting experience is recommended here as well. The jacket and pants are also available separately—the link leads to the savings set. The outfit fits from 3 to at least 12 months.

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Of course, a baby blanket is also a must in the fall. This one clearly has a lot of heart knit into it. A pretty project for experienced knitters, also great as a gift.

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A sweater made from sock yarn is the ideal clothing for toddlers in the fall. This one fits sizes 86–98 and is easy to knit. The solid-colored collar adds a pretty color accent.

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This baby's first jacket is knit in traditional Trachten style with a pretty heart lace pattern. It has a hood, so the newborn stays nice and warm up to 4 months. Later, a doll can wear it.

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This cardigan will then fit a toddler from about 1 to 1.5 years. It grows with the child up to at least 2.5 years. Easy to knit with no seams. Knitting experience is required.

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One thing that definitely shouldn't be missing in the fall is leggings. These baby leggings are knit from sock yarn and fit from 4 months to about 1.5 years. They are easy to knit, provided you have knitting experience. And by the way, even the thickest diaper fits comfortably inside.

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For little ones from 1.5 to 3 years, these leggings can be knit. The yarn is the weight of sock yarn, which can also be used as a substitute. An elastic waistband is inserted at the top. And most importantly, they are super comfortable and move with every motion.

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And of course there are also leggings for 3-year-olds, which will then fit up to about age 5. Like the baby leggings, they are knit from sock yarn and keep children cozy and warm on walks or at the playground. Naturally, comfortable freedom of movement is guaranteed here too.

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Something that absolutely belongs on every Puky balance bike or tricycle in the fall is a bag like this. That way, collected treasures can be taken along right away. Experienced crocheters can crochet the bag quickly. It has a double bottom so nothing can get lost.

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In the fall, it can quickly get chilly around the neck. That's when a buttoned collar scarf like this is just the thing. Especially for anyone who doesn't really like wearing a scarf, it's a truly great alternative. And it has another advantage too: it's very easy to knit, even for beginners with basic skills.

The collar scarf comes in two versions. One is made from cotton with 120–125 meters of yardage per 50 g.

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And the lower one here is knit from sock yarn or leftover yarn, meaning with a thinner yarn.

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If you prefer a loop scarf or scarf with a lace pattern and gradient yarn, this model would be just right. The pattern can even be expanded so that the scarf/loop can be adjusted in length or width to your own wishes. A lovely project for experienced knitters.

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Warmest birthday wishes from me as well, dear Gabriele. Enjoy the rest of your day and evening, and I hope you have a wonderful year ahead.

With love
Monika

I’m also happy with July. I celebrated my 28th wedding anniversary and spent a lot of time enjoying the garden in beautiful weather.

I’m wrapping up the month today and tomorrow with a sweater for my 4-year-old granddaughter. That means my first Christmas gift is finished, too.

Wow, there’s really a lot going on here at the end of the month! I’m impressed!

Sandra, you’re making some really elaborate party favors. They’re going to be a hit!

Ruth, you’re definitely going to be crowned the queen of perseverance and diligence. That was an incredible amount of embroidery work. You’ve shown a lot of patience. And the result is truly impressive. Your kittens turned out very cute, too.

Dear Gabriele, thank you so much! :) Your two-piece set looks absolutely fantastic. I’d love to have something like that for myself, too.

Tomorrow I finally want to finish Linja’s new sweater. I started knitting the neckline today, but I unraveled it again. I didn’t like how it looked. Tonight I’ll crochet around the edge. Let’s see how that turns out. Then I’ll weave in the ends and it’ll be done. I want to get that finished by tomorrow. In August, I’ll start a new shawl for myself and a sweater for little Juna.

They look really pretty!

Start preparing Christmas gifts now — here are some ideas


This sweet clothing set with a little skirt, sweater, and headband fits dolls measuring 45–50 cm. It’s easy to knit, and even leftover yarn is enough for it.

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This jacket with a hat was also designed for dolls (or teddy bears) measuring 45–50 cm. The jacket is easy to knit with top-down raglan. It also fits small newborns. 

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This baby jacket made of merino wool is a wonderful and popular companion for fall and winter. The hood also protects the head when needed. The jacket is easy to knit if you have some knitting experience. It fits from 4 to at least 12 months.

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This pretty loop + scarf with a lace pattern made from thin, hand-dyed yarn creates a unique color gradient. The pattern can be expanded in width and length as desired, depending on your needs.

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This cardigan for toddlers from 1 to 1.5 years old is knitted with cake yarn. It’s ideal for cool summer days or for fall. Combined with solid-color leftover yarn, it creates pretty color accents. Easy to knit with no seams. Knitting experience is recommended. The cardigan fits up to size 92.

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Thanks, Petra, for the salad recipe. That sounds great. I’ll make it with vegan oat cream. I’m sure it’ll be just as delicious.

I have to admit that I only recently discovered my love for triangular shawls. I’ve already knitted my third one, and I mostly wear them in the morning or evening on the patio or in the garden. Or when I’m feeling a bit chilly, but a sweater would be too warm. It’s really a great alternative. And that’s why I already have yarn ready for a fourth shawl. Then I’ll have all the colors I love.

Wow, you’ve all been so hard at work and have knitted some amazing things. Marlene, that looks fantastic. What are you going to do with it? Will they be coasters, or are you going to hang it on the wall?

Christina, you’ve been hard at work too—everything looks great.

I’ll be adding the second sleeve to Linja’s sweater tonight. Tomorrow I’ll start on the neckline. I’m not sure yet whether it’ll be a rolled edge or maybe a collar.

The colorful summer skirt for toddlers (ages 3-4) has red as its base color and can be combined with many shades of red. It has a light bell-shaped drape, and it’s fun to knit—and to give as a gift.

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This sweet baby dress with a lace pattern in rose-pink-white, with the matching headband/hairband and crocheted little shoes, can be worn in any season. Good knitting experience is recommended. The little shoes are easy to crochet.

Note: All 3 pieces are also available individually in my shop. 

To the knitting pattern for the value set




This red, colorful children’s jacket (fits sizes 92-104) is just the right clothing for future autumn walks. It has a hood and pockets, which children love so much. Good knitting experience is recommended here.

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Even belated birthday wishes bring joy, so I’d still like to wish you, Judith, all the best and lots of joyful moments in the year ahead.

Warm regards
Monika

Marion, that’s so pretty! I’d like it too (as a camper) :)

Marlene, if by “shadows” you mean the red part, then I like it better WITH the shadows. It somehow stands out better, and the red goes well with Christmas.

My recipe for a vegan Parmesan alternative—quick and easy

Ingredients:
1 cup cashews (DO NOT soak beforehand!)
1/2 cup nutritional yeast
1 tsp salt (I use Himalayan salt)

Grind everything finely in a blender for a few seconds. It should still be a bit crumbly.
It tastes delicious on pasta, for example, but also on other dishes.
I only use it raw. Since it doesn’t melt, I don’t bake it into dishes—instead, I sprinkle it on a pizza only after it’s already baked.

This vegan alternative stays fresh for a while when stored in a cool, dry place. In our house, though, it gets eaten up quickly.

Here’s a photo

Knitting socks is always relaxing. And here it’s really easy with the mowi heel and 3 needles (CraSy Trio). The pattern includes 4 different sizes, explained in detail step by step.

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This cowl is a very simple and quick project. It’s also great for beginners to make, and it’s done in no time, nice and relaxed. That way, you’ll already have a lovely little Christmas gift knitted up in advance.

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You can also relax with this pinafore dress for toddlers, which actually fits from ages 1.5 to 5. That’s what makes it special. It has no seams, knitted-in hearts, and it’s really fun to knit.

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Current Top 3


Top 1 – The Tissue Box with Butterflies and Hearts

Easy to crochet using leftover yarn. This way, you’ll always have a nice gift on hand that brings joy and is gratefully received. All the steps are clearly explained, making it a real pleasure to make your own.

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Top 2 – Toddler Leggings Made from Sock Yarn

For toddlers (ages 3 and up, fits up to age 5), these leggings are just the right outfit for walks in the fall and winter. They’re comfortable and keep your little one nice and warm. Plus, they’ll grow with your child for a while. And of course, knitting them is a joy, too.

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Top 3 – Baby Leggings Made from Sock Yarn

These baby leggings can accommodate even the thickest diaper. They’re very comfortable and keep the baby wonderfully warm. They also grow with the baby from about 6 months to about 2 years. Easy to knit, this is a project everyone will enjoy.

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The Top 3 Overall


Top 1 - Knitting socks with the ingeniously simple mowi heel

From now on, you'll really enjoy knitting sock heels. It's even easier with the CraSy Trio, using 3 needles. The pattern is explained in great detail step by step - in 4 sizes.

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Top 2 - The pinafore skirt for toddlers that grows with them - from 1.5 to 5 years

Easy to knit and a real favorite piece - that's this pinafore skirt. It has knitted-in hearts and no seams.

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Top 3 - The round collar - ideal for beginners

This round collar is very easy to knit from one ball of cotton. The pattern is written especially for beginners, so everything comes easily. Basic knowledge is required.

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Here are some photos of the chocolate mousse. It’s just as firm and fluffy as the “regular” kind. Super delicious! It was our Sunday dessert today.

Oh, how delicious!! :) Yes, I can totally picture that.

I made vegan chocolate mousse for us today—it was also super delicious. 

Of course, everyone is welcome to share their own delicious recipes here too, as long as they fit the topic. I have another quick one that I just made.

If you have bananas left over, they can be very ripe too.

Banana Popsicles

Cut the bananas in half and insert a wooden stick into the thicker end. Then place them in a container and freeze.

Before thawing, melt some couverture chocolate (I use dark couverture). Then dip the cold banana in it and roll it in shredded coconut, ground nuts, or muesli. Everyone can choose whatever they like.

Your kids will love these too. They’re inexpensive, healthier than store-bought ice cream, and taste absolutely delicious. I’ll add photos as soon as I freeze some again.

Ohh, thank you all so much for sharing in my joy and for your congratulations! :) I’m truly touched....
It was a wonderful day with beautiful weather and everything that goes with it.
Our neighbor and friend spoiled us with treats. And I even managed to get some knitting done, so the sleeve of Linja’s sweater is almost finished...
Yes, I’m truly happy and very grateful to have such a wonderful husband.

Marlene, I can’t wait to see your boot once it’s finished.

Belated congratulations, Sani. I hope you have a wonderful year ahead.

Warm regards
Monika