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Last year, I really went all out buying yarn on vacation. Now I’m on a yarn diet—at least until the end of the year—and I really like it. With all my stash, I sometimes feel like I’m in a store. I want to finish a lot of projects before I go shopping again.

For vacation, I have a small craft bag where I pack whatever I’ll need during my trip. I definitely don’t go anywhere without yarn and needles. :) Most of the time, they’re simple, smaller projects. I don’t take more than what fits in the bag. 

It’s nice to learn a little more about you, Bergli. I think it’s great that you’re participating in the monthly threads with your wonderful crafts. Wow—8 kids(!)—you have my utmost admiration! I always wanted a big family when I was younger, but I didn’t have the right man for it back then. ;-)

It must be really wonderful and very special (to me) to be a farmer’s wife with so much nature around you. You must be incredibly busy around the clock. The main thing is that you enjoy it!

Wow, Bergli, that looks great! It’s definitely going to be a pretty pillow—and very unique. A great idea for using up leftover yarn.

These wrist warmers for him and her are perfect for knitting with leftover yarn. The pattern is easy to follow. A great project for on the go—and when temperatures drop again, your arms and hands will stay nice and warm.

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A headband for babies or toddlers—perfect for using up leftover yarn. Easy to knit and adjustable to any size.

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This little bag for 10 tissues is perfect for crocheting on the go. Colorful leftover yarn is just right for this. Easy to crochet and quick to finish.

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A few Christmas stars that can serve not only as decorative accents or appliqués, but also as ornaments for the Christmas tree. They’re quick to crochet from leftover yarn.

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This adorable traditional-style baby’s first jacket features a pretty heart-shaped lace pattern knitted into the fabric. It makes a wonderful gift for a new baby and can be knitted with thicker cotton or merino wool. It fits up to about 4 months (and will surely fit a doll later on).

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This baby dress features a pretty openwork pattern on the skirt. It fits babies from about 3 to 15 months. Recommended for experienced knitters.

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This scarf can also be worn as a loop or as a stole. The lace pattern is designed so that it can be easily adjusted in width or length to suit your preferences. It can be knitted with any fine yarn.

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A colorful little summer skirt for young girls (ages 3–4) is quick to knit and is sure to be worn happily. Easy to make for experienced knitters.

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So that a matching look for the doll mom is possible too, there is also a clothing set to go with the little skirt for the doll (40–50 cm). It was knitted from the leftover yarn from the skirt. 

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That’s a really pretty photo, Petra. I always think it’s so lovely and creative to plant things in—or use—everyday objects. 

That’s such a sweet idea! Wowww!!! So original!
And the photo of you is really pretty, too! It’s nice to see you up close. :-)

Wowww - Sandra!! You’re absolutely amazing! I think the fire extinguisher turned out incredibly well; it looks like a real one. And you even made it without a pattern. Respect! I’ve been saying it for a while now: you have a talent for designing, and maybe one day you’ll become a designer here after all. 

Your other crochet pieces look great too. I’m curious to see what the walkie-talkie will look like.
My goodness, Anton will already be 3 in September. I remember exactly how you announced here that he had just been born. It all goes by so fast. I can see that with my two granddaughters too.

The sweater for Linja has grown a bit, and so has the shawl. That was the progress as of yesterday. I’ll take some more photos tonight. I haven’t had that much time for knitting the last few days. 

Hyssop

Belated happy birthday, from the bottom of my heart, and best wishes for a new year full of joy and fulfillment!

Warm regards,
Monika

I’m happy to join the well-wishers and wish you all the best for the year ahead.

Warm regards
Monika

Belated happy birthday and many good wishes for a fulfilling year ahead.

With love
Monika

That’s great—I take every opportunity to knit or crochet outdoors.

This cute little children’s skirt with colorful stripes is very popular. It’s quick and easy to knit, and it goes with almost any shirt. The skirt fits 3- to 4-year-olds in the size described.

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Leggings are always suitable clothing for toddlers in the cooler season. They’re super comfortable, warm, and easy for experienced knitters to make. This pair fits sizes 98–104/110. 

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A doll mom’s heart is sure to leap when she receives this sweet little Schlüttli jacket with hat for her darling as a gift. It fits baby dolls measuring 40–50 cm (including Baby Born) as well as small newborns or preemies. It is knitted raglan-style from the top down.

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This sweater with a buttoned side placket is also the same size and uses the same knitting method.

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Here’s the solution for anyone who hates knitting socks. With the ingeniously simple mowi heel, it’s child’s play. With this pattern, you can knit for the whole family right away, as several sizes are explained step by step. So you’ll receive a comprehensive work. It is explained using 3 needles, the CraSy Trio.

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A popular beginner project is this round collar, which is easy to knit and requires just one ball of cotton yarn. 

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This strappy skirt with special features is very popular. It can transform and grows with your child from 1.5 to 5 years. It has no seams and is easy to make if you have knitting experience.

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Dear Marlene,
I wish you good luck and many blessings on all your journeys—that and so much more is what I wish for you today on your birthday and throughout the entire new year of your life. May your shop continue to grow and may your ideas bring joy to many people.

From the bottom of my heart
Monika

Forget-me-not

Breakfast in the garden

I wish you all a wonderful, creative weekend, too!

It’s raining today, so I’m spending the time on the computer. Tomorrow, at least for a while, it’s time to knit outside again—with our neighbor on her patio.

Wow, it looks absolutely beautiful at your place—and so natural. I love it!

This year, the evening primroses have taken root right next to our outdoor seating area. At first, we didn’t even know what kind of plants they were. By the way, they taste delicious and decorate our fruit muesli in the morning.

Dahlia

Summer decorations, preferably homemade

This sweet little Schlüttli fits dolls measuring 40–50 cm, including Baby Born. Even preemies or small newborns can fit into it. For every little doll mom, it’s a highlight to dress her darling in real baby clothes. Here it is.

It is knitted with raglan from the top down, and leftover cotton yarn in different colors can be used nicely. The pattern explains every individual step.

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This little sweater can also be knitted in the same size. Leftover yarn is plenty for this. The sweater can also be wonderfully colorful.

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There are also sweet clothes made from leftover yarn for small teddy bears (25–30 cm). This sweater was designed for my Fynn and is knitted with raglan from the bottom up. Everything is explained clearly.

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A colorful button-up collar scarf like this, which can be worn in different ways, is easy to knit using sock yarn or other colorful leftover yarn. Very practical for anyone who doesn’t like scarves or simply wants to keep their bare neck warm. Very easy to knit.

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This clothing set for dolls (40–50 cm) is the matching partner-look outfit for the colorful summer skirt. It was knitted from the leftover yarn from that project. Very easy to make with the pattern, which explains everything clearly.

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And here is the matching summer skirt for little girls (ages 3–4). A similar knitting technique is used here. However, the waistband is worked a little differently, here with a picot edge that has elastic threaded through it. This also makes the skirt easy to put on and take off independently.

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Wow, Andrea, it’s beautiful over there, too. Summer comes a little later there, doesn’t it? It looks really great.

The bees are really amazing. They’re sitting right there, completely undisturbed—it looks like they’re sleeping inside the flower. It’s pretty funny. And the hollyhocks have so much pollen that the bumblebees always come out completely caked in it. They can barely fly afterward. It’s so nice to watch all of this now.

Here are a few more recent photos of our garden—just a small selection.






Oh, how cute, Marion! That cat looks so adorable. :)

I’ve started a new project—a sweater for Linja. This marks the start of my Christmas gift-making. 



And my shawl is also growing steadily. For some reason, I always need to have at least two projects going at once.



Now that I’ve got a few days of office work behind me, it’s finally time to write the pattern for the baby doll set. It’s too hot for me to sit outside this afternoon anyway, so this works out perfectly.

Being able to sit in the garden often

mangolds

This adjustable pinafore dress for toddlers can be worn all year round. It grows with your child from 1.5 to 5 years old and is very easy to knit, provided you have some knitting experience.

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This round collar/cowl is a great project for beginners with basic skills. It’s easy to knit from a single skein of cotton and is extremely practical. It’s also very popular as a gift.

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Even little teddy bears (25–30 cm) love to wear a sweater. This one is knitted with raglan from the bottom up, and I designed it for my Fynn.

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These lucky ladybird potholders are looking forward to Christmas baking and also make a lovely Christmas gift. They brighten up any kitchen with their funny faces. Easy to crochet, even for beginners with some crochet experience.

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Socks are always popular, especially during the cooler months and particularly as Christmas gifts. These feature the special mowi heel, which is very easy to knit and can even win over those who aren’t big on knitting socks. The pattern includes 4 sizes, explained step by step.

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Clothes for baby dolls can look just as cute as those for a real baby. This sweater fits dolls measuring 40–50 cm (including Baby Born) and is easy to knit—with raglan worked from the top down. Even tiny newborns can fit into it.

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The little Schlüttli jacket with the hat is knitted in the same size—for dolls or tiny newborns. Doll moms’ eyes will light up when they receive it as a gift. Also knitted using the top-down raglan method.

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Toddlers need comfortable, warm clothing in winter. These leggings made from sock yarn meet those requirements and are easy for experienced knitters to recreate. The pattern describes size 98–104 and may fit even longer.

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Even a baby is perfectly dressed in a pair of leggings. Even the chubbiest diaper-clad bottom fits in here with ease. Also knitted from sock yarn. Fits ages 6–18 months and even longer.

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A triangular shawl that doubles as a poncho—featuring waves and a pretty lace pattern. It’s a real eye-catcher, and knitting it is guaranteed to keep you entertained. A very nice project for advanced knitters.

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With this pattern, you can knit a scarf, a stole, or a loop - it's very versatile. You can also adjust the width and length to suit your own needs. The lace pattern can be incorporated very well.

This can be knit with any finer yarn. Thin, hand-dyed lace yarn was used here, but sock yarn or thin gradient yarn works just as well.

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Erica

Vacations

These lucky ladybug pot holders are THE eye-catcher in the kitchen—and extremely useful, too. They’re eagerly waiting for hot pots, pans, and baking sheets. These oven mitts are easy to crochet and make a much-appreciated gift.

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A preschool bag with a strap that can be adjusted to 3 different sizes. Also great for fall walks, when there are lots of treasures to collect. Recommended for experienced crocheters.

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A perfectly fitting bag for a Puky, tricycle, or balance bike—it’ll make a toddler incredibly happy. They’re sure to have plenty of ideas about what to put inside.

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The men’s vest with a cable pattern is a wonderful challenge and suits almost any occasion. It fits size 48/50.

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Here, you’ll find a complete value set for babies (3–12 months) consisting of a jacket, hat, and bloomers with a beautiful knit pattern. Also great as a gift for a newborn. 

Note: The jacket with hat or the bloomers are also available as individual patterns.

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Silver Thistle

Thank you so much for the beautiful bouquet!

@emilie63
As the author (and a customer myself), I’d like to sincerely thank you for your post. It’s certainly helpful to many people that you brought this up.

So here’s my request to all customers:
Please don’t leave a review until you’ve actually followed the pattern. And when you do, please be as detailed as possible. That’s the only way we authors can learn and improve. 

Ruth, the bear in the skydiving suit looks totally cute. You really did a great job with that. And it fits perfectly, too. Your grandson’s bear is just so cuddly.

Buttercup

Knitting socks is really easy once you try the mowi heel. Knitting with 3 needles is another simplification. Everything is explained really well, so you can get started right away.

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