Latest Forum Posts by: mowi 19

Marlene, your St. Nicholas stocking looks promising. :)

Josefa, my UFO is already finished. Thanks to this thread, I no longer have any long-standing UFOs.

I wish everyone here a wonderful weekend!
Today I’m celebrating my 28th wedding anniversary with my husband, and this morning he picked this beautiful bouquet of flowers for me in our garden. He knows I much prefer something like this to any store-bought bouquet. :) Here are a few photos of it...

These baby leggings made from sock yarn are just the right clothing for little ones, because even the thickest diaper fits inside. They are comfortable and warm and easy to knit, provided you have knitting experience.

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Leggings made from sock yarn are also the perfect clothing for toddlers from age 3 (fits up to age 5) during the cool season. Comfortable, warm, and quick to knit.

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These cute ladybug potholders are a hit in the kitchen. They spread good cheer and are always ready to use when hot pots and baking sheets are waiting for them. They’re also looking forward to being given as a gift. That’s sure to go over well every time.

Easy to crochet and well suited for beginners. The pattern is described in great detail. However, basic knowledge is required.

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This cute cardigan for toddlers (size 86/92) is a great project for gradient yarn cakes. It’s easy to knit using the pattern if you have some knitting experience. Perfect for cool summer or fall days.

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Leftover yarn or sock yarn can be used for this collar scarf. It keeps the neck nice and warm and looks very pretty, too. Well-suited for beginners with basic skills.

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This cute cardigan with a matching hat fits dolls measuring 45–50 cm, as well as small newborns or premature babies. Leftover yarn can also be used here. Easy to knit as a top-down raglan.

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These pattern-mix socks are also knitted with the simple mowi heel. Everything is explained step by step, and the pattern also includes tips for different sizes.

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Even those who’ve always hesitated because of the heel can give these socks a try. The mowi heel is incredibly easy to knit. The pattern even includes 4 different sizes, all explained step by step. They’re knitted with 3 needles—the CraSy Trio—which makes it even easier.

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These cute little elves in various sizes can be brought to life using leftover yarn and filled with lots of little surprises. They’re very easy to crochet, even for beginners with some crocheting experience.

On December 24, there will be a bigger surprise inside the elf house.

The gnome house can then be used as a storage basket (also for yarn, crochet hooks, and the like), a bread basket, or even for play. After all, the gnomes need a house to sleep in, too.

The gnomes can also serve as egg cups or egg cozies—and for many other purposes as well.

It’s best to start now, because December will be here sooner than you think.

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Petra, I feel exactly the same way. I knit everything all year round, even felting wool in the summer. I’ve also knitted and crocheted felt shelters for wild animals in the summer. For me, there’s no season without needles and yarn anyway. I use every free minute. :)

Happy birthday and have a wonderful new year. May it bring you lots of joy.

Best regards,
Monika

Many happy returns on your birthday! May everything go just as you wish in the coming year.

All the best
Monika

These fun little “leftover eaters” can be filled with small gifts and tucked into the school cone as a surprise. Later on, they can be used as pencil holders on a desk, for example. They’re very easy to crochet and are a perfect way to use up leftover materials—even buttons.

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This bag has an adjustable strap and a double bottom. It can be crocheted as a kindergarten bag, but it’s also great to take along on walks. You’ll need good crochet skills and experience for this project.

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Happy birthday and I wish you lots of joy, good health, and creative ideas.

With love,
Monika

This cowl can be knitted from one skein of cotton yarn. The pattern is optimized for beginners (with basic skills) and written without abbreviations. The cowl also makes a lovely Christmas gift or small present.

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This adjustable button-up collar scarf can also be knitted from one skein of wool or cotton. Beginners with the basic skills mentioned above can give this a try as well.

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How cute, Petra!! Squirrels really are lovely animals.

This cute sweater for dolls (40–50 cm) with a side button placket has already delighted many users, especially doll moms. It is knitted as a top-down raglan and is easy to make with the pattern. The sweater also fits small newborns or even teddy bears.

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Many users have already reported how ingeniously easy the mowi heel is to knit. A really simple solution for anyone who doesn’t like knitting heels. It is explained in detail here using 3 needles, the CraSy Trio.

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Do you have a ball of cotton left over?
This round collar is an ideal project for beginners (with basic skills). The pattern is also optimized for beginners and easy to follow. 

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This little pinafore dress with transformation options has already delighted many knitters. It is easy to make, has no seams, and fits ages 1.5 to 5 years.

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These animals are very special bodyguards. They hang on the door and make sure no one enters the room uninvited. Both the bear and the owl are very easy to crochet using just a small amount of leftover yarn. The pattern explains every step in detail.

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These cute little gnomes are super easy to crochet using various leftover yarn. They’re also perfect for an Advent calendar—so it’s best to get started right away.

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Small Christmas stars for the Christmas tree, as scattered decorations or appliqués, can be crocheted very quickly from just a little leftover yarn. Here in various sizes.

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Thanks, Petra and Marion! :)
Petra, your blanket turned out really pretty, too. I really like it.

I’ve already knitted up the front of my sweater today and joined one shoulder. And then, when I got to the second shoulder, I realized I’d miscounted somewhere. Now I have to rip out the shoulder and unravel all the way down to the neckline. Waaah! ;-) And it wasn’t even that hot today. Tsk, tsk...

Still, I enjoyed spending the whole day outside today.

Wow, that’s a really beautiful way to start the day. I love rainbows like that, too, and every time I see one, I stand in awe of nature’s beauty.

Dear Gabi,

I wish you all the best and everything wonderful on your birthday. May this new year of your life bring you an abundance of everything you’ve been longing for.

Warm regards,
Monika

All the best on your birthday, and for the new year I wish you health, joy, and lots of new ideas.

Best wishes
Monika

Ruth, your shawl looks absolutely fantastic! It was really worth sticking with it.
Sandra, you’re the best with your great ideas for Anton. You did a really great job.

My shawl is now finished too, and I’ve finished the back of the sweater for Linja. Now I’m knitting up the front, and then I’ll do the sleeves and the neckline.

A colorful skirt for kids is perfect for any season and is sure to be a hit. This one fits girls ages 3–4. You can even use up some leftover yarn while knitting it.

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This convertible pinafore dress with knitted-in hearts is also very popular. It fits from about 6 months to 3 years. Perfect for any season and easy to knit.

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This colorful children’s jacket (RVO) with a hood and pockets is just the thing for upcoming fall walks. A lovely challenge for experienced knitters. It fits approx. sizes 92–104.

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It’s great here—I’ve been in the garden all day. Between 25 and 28 degrees—very comfortable and great for knitting.

Happy birthday and best wishes for the year ahead!

With love,
Monika

Happy birthday, dear Petra. I wish you lots of joy, good health, creativity, and many more wonderful things in the year ahead.

With heartfelt wishes
Monika

Happy birthday, Deleila! Have a wonderful time and enjoy your day.

Best wishes,
Monika

Picking, eating, and processing raspberries! Our whole garden is full of them—delicious!!

Thistle

Eating strawberries in all their forms

Anemone

Wow, Marion, I like your Knut, too! :) He looks funny and somehow reminds me of a bouncer—which is exactly what he is. Great idea! What did you stuff him with?

By the way, that’s still on my list—to knit or crochet something that stands in front of the door and keeps it open. I’ll get to it eventually...

By the way, I’m finishing my scarf today. And then I’ll move on to Linja’s sweater.

I wish you all a wonderful weekend!

Xanthium

Now is the perfect time to get ready for fall. Leggings are a great choice of clothing for babies. They’re warm and stretchy enough to fit even the thickest diaper. Easy to knit if you have some knitting experience. These leggings grow with your child for a while and fit from 6 months to at least 18 months.

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Even preschoolers and toddlers aged 3 and up are perfectly dressed for fall and winter in these leggings. They’re also knitted from sock yarn and always fit perfectly. They grow with your child from ages 3–5.

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Knitting socks can be really easy without the hassle of the heel. With the mowi heel and knitting with 3 needles (the CraSy Trio), you’ll achieve success in no time. Just give it a try.

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Do you have sock yarn scraps or other leftover yarn? How about this collar scarf, which is quick and easy to knit. 

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This collar scarf is also easy to knit—with cotton yarn (approx. 125 m yardage). That way, you’ll be well prepared for fall and may even have a gift ready.

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This cardigan for toddlers is made with gradient cake yarn. Of course, any other yarn with a similar yardage can be used. The cardigan is easy for experienced knitters to make. The jacket fits approximately sizes 80–92.

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Marlene, lavender works great against moths, especially in closets. Flies don’t like it either. I’m going to put some of these little bags in my kitchen cabinets, too.

African violet

Yes, that crispbread has sesame seeds in it. :)

I had an idea this morning since we have so much lavender in the garden.
I just didn’t feel like sewing. So I came up with a simple solution and put it into action right away. The lavender is now packed into tea bags and hanging on the inside of the closet doors.

I’ve also created a thread with photos and instructions on how to do it:

https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/127110/ganz-einfache-idee-fuer-lavendelsaeckchen-in-wenigen-minuten-fertig

The lavender is blooming in our garden, and there’s so much of it that it’s a real joy. A few days ago, I harvested the first flowers—for lavender sachets that I want to put in the closet.

But since I’m not really in the mood for sewing right now, I had a very simple idea this morning for a different way to do it. I’d like to show you how here.

The steps:

• Harvest the lavender and let it dry—either laid flat or hung with the flowers facing down
• Once it’s completely dry, you can easily shake the flowers loose. I start by filling a screw-top jar with them.
• Then all you need to do is fill empty, long, narrow tea bags (made of paper) with them. You can find these at the supermarket or drugstores. They cost around 1 euro on average.
• Fill the bags with the dried lavender flowers and seal them either with tape or a staple.
• Now you can place them in a cabinet or even hang them up.

Have fun making your own!

Here are a few photos to help you understand:


Here’s what the tea bags look like.



Here, I simply sealed the bag with tape. This way, it can easily be placed in the closet or taped to the inside of the closet door.

Transverse branch

I enjoy things like that, too. It reminds me of paint-by-numbers, which used to be a big passion of mine. Though right now I have so many other things that excite me...

But it’s great as a relaxation exercise!

For me, it’s bread baking right now. I’m digging out my old personal recipes and baking them again after 25 years(!). And I’m really enjoying it, because bread made with baking ferment is super easy to digest and you don’t need yeast. The results are just great! I’m also totally thrilled with my old crispbread recipe, which is quick to make. Much to my husband’s delight, by the way.

Here are a few photos:

Happy birthday and have a wonderful day! Treat yourself.

Warm regards,
Monika

Wow, Petra, that blanket looks amazing. I really love it.
I’m totally cool with the colors, too. My granddaughter (the older one), for example, loves blue. As a baby, she even wore a blue onesie. And these days, there are plenty of men who wear pink shirts or T-shirts, which I think is great.

Now I’ve finally taken some photos to show you of my current projects.

My shawl is almost finished. I want to use up the rest of the yarn, but the skeins are already really small. Here’s what it looks like now:




And here’s what the sweater for Linja looks like. I won’t continue knitting it until the shawl is finished.



Right now, I’m really enjoying baking and am going through my personal baking books. I just found the recipe for crispbread after a long time. It tastes super delicious and is quick to make. I’ve also started baking bread with sourdough starter again. That’s another great thing! It tastes unique, is very easy to digest, and you don’t need yeast. Here are a few photos:

A scarf or loop scarf knitted from thin yarn can also be very useful on cool summer evenings (and at any time of year). It’s easy to take with you and also looks very pretty as an accessory. Both the length and the width can be adjusted. The pattern is easy to adapt.

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This poncho + triangular shawl made of thin cotton is delicately and finely knitted, yet still keeps you warm on cool summer evenings. It’s a real eye-catcher, and knitting it is a lovely challenge for experienced knitters.

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This airy summer shirt evokes the sea and waves, and it conveys exactly that feeling as you knit it. Easy for experienced knitters to make. Size 40/42 is described.

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A tunic in white and pink with green color accents and a pretty lace pattern in the hem and upper section. It has a worked-in waist section and can be worn both airy and light or with a shirt underneath. A lovely project for experienced knitters. Of course, the colors can also be changed. The size information corresponds to size 40/42.

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Dinner on the patio or in the garden

Lotus Flower