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Ruth, I’m in a Facebook group where animal carers and crocheters get together. Most of the time, there are also photos of the inhabited nests and dens posted there. It might just take a little while. I’m already looking forward to it. I could already picture it while crocheting.

Even in summer there are cool days. This cute cardigan + hat for toddlers from age 1 was knitted with variegated Bobbel cotton. The additional color accents in coordinating cotton add that special something here.

Easy to knit if you have knitting experience. There are no seams. Cardigan + hat fit sizes 80 to 92.

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Wow, Sandra, what you’ve crocheted there looks aaaamazing. My goodness, you’re so hard at work!
It’s great that you now have time for what you love. Of course, I also wish you a speedy recovery.

The nests and tree hollows are already on their way to the animals in my care tomorrow. I’m so excited that little squirrels and baby birds will soon be living in them. Out of sheer joy, I dug out some yarn again today and am now crocheting another nest. This helps use up a ton of unwanted and leftover yarn while also serving a good cause.

The sweater for my friend is also coming along nicely on the side. In the next few days, I’ll be designing a pair of pants for my little star—the tiny baby doll.

I’m still in it and have been sticking with it for almost 6 months now—since mid-December.
And I’m not stopping. I’m knitting like crazy to work through my stash. And there’s still plenty left. It would last me at least 2 years.

Happy birthday, Peterle. Even belated birthday wishes bring joy. Have a wonderful year ahead!

Best wishes
Monika

Claudia, you’ve made some great things, too. Your baked goods look delicious.

Andrea, it’s nice to see you! :)
I like your sweater, and the color combination, too.

Marlene, your bracelet looks great. What a lovely idea!

Here are all 7 nests that will be sent off next week.
Plus two dreys—the last one was felted twice.




I’ve gotten this far with the sweater for my friend.

Oh Sandra, you’re such an artist! You’ve done a wonderful job with all of this! The Snoopy and the kiwi are especially top-notch!

Tomorrow I’ll finally post some photos of my 7 nests and 2 dreys here. The sweater for my friend is also coming along nicely.

Christina, that’s beautiful!
You remind me of my elderberry bush… I still want to use that, too.

And today I saw that the roses are blooming now. I’ll have photos of those, too.

Have a wonderful Pentecost weekend!

Belated happy birthday, Alexandra!
I wish you a fantastic new year of life!

Warm regards,
Monika

This collar scarf made from sock yarn can be buttoned at the front and worn in different ways: either like a scarf or simply as a collar. It’s perfect for using up leftover yarn and makes a great weekend project.

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How about some new doll clothes? Little doll mommies will be delighted when they dress their little ones in this set. It is very easy to knit and fits dolls measuring 43-50 cm.

There is also a skirt for little girls (3-4 years) in a matching look. It is knitted at the top with a picot edge and then flares out with pleats. Very easy to make if you have good knitting experience.

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To the knitting pattern for the summer skirt for girls (3-4 years)

Respect, Mel! Crocheting figures with a Bobbel—that’s really quite an achievement! Andrea, give it a try and tell us how it goes.

I also have some Bobbel yarn left over. I might knit doll clothes with it. 

I also wish everyone who stops by here a wonderful Pentecost weekend with plenty of time for everything you love—like crafts, for example.

I’m going to curl up on the sofa with a warm blanket, some yarn, and knitting needles—the weather is perfect for it.

Happy birthday, Michaela!

Love,
Monika

This cute doll sweater with a side button placket is very popular. It fits dolls and teddy bears measuring 40–50 cm, including Baby Born. Even small newborns can fit into it.

Easy to knit, with raglan from the top down.

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The brilliantly easy-to-knit mowi heel has already delighted over 800 users, as the reviews show. Even knitters who haven’t dared to try it before can give it a go here. Everything is explained step by step—with 3 needles, which makes it even easier.

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This circular collar / shoulder warmer is also delighting users. It’s great and easy for beginners with basic skills to make. The pattern is written very simply—with no abbreviations.

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Many delighted users have already made this cute little pinafore dress. The special thing about it: it grows with the child from ages 1.5 to 5. During that time, it can be transformed very easily. Plus, it’s easy to knit. The knitted-in little hearts are created with knit and purl stitches.

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Dear Birgit, I’d also like to wish you a speedy recovery and hope you’re enjoying your time at home now.

Warm regards
Monika

I wish you all the best on your birthday, along with plenty of joy, good health, and wonderful company.

Best wishes
Monika

I use a larger crocheted basket for the balls of yarn—it works great. Even when I’m sitting at the table, I keep it on top of it.

The food for the play kitchen is very easy and quick to crochet from leftover yarn. The little ones will be delighted when they can now feed their favorites themselves too. Included are toast, a fried egg, noodles, various vegetables, and butter.

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This little shopping bag for the pretend shop can also be crocheted quickly and easily from leftover yarn. The carrots and lemons are also included, so the bag can be filled right away.

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That little jacket looks super cute, Petra!

I’ve crocheted and knitted a few animal nests and treehouses. That’s pretty much how I’m wrapping up the month.
Today I started a sweater for my girlfriend, which I plan to finish next month.

This RVO cardigan for dolls (40–50 cm) or premature babies is knitted using a mix of patterns. It includes a seed stitch pattern, and the entire button placket is also knitted in seed stitch. The advantage of this is that the button placket doesn’t need to be knitted separately—it’s simply worked right into the rows.

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The bottom edge of this versatile collar scarf with a button placket at the front was also knitted in seed stitch. This has the advantage that it does not curl. Very easy to knit, even for beginners with basic skills.

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This girls’ sweater, designed to grow with her, features a pretty seed stitch pattern on the cuffs and collar. It’s easy to knit if you have some knitting experience.

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Dear Birgit,
I’d like to extend my warmest birthday wishes to you and, for the coming year, I wish you above all good health, many happy moments, and plenty of new ideas.

Best wishes,
Monika

Petra, your garden is a real paradise! Wow, you live in such a beautiful place!! :)
The frogs in there are clearly feeling right at home. And of course, you love turtles too (just like me, by the way).

Today we celebrated my husband’s 70th birthday (belatedly) in the garden. I completely forgot to take any photos.  As soon as the sun comes out again, I’ll go outside and snap a few shots. The wild strawberries are already ripe over here and taste delicious.

This colorful cardigan with a hood and pockets is a great year-round companion for toddlers ages 3–5. It’s knitted from the top down using raglan sleeves. All steps are clearly described. However, you should have some knitting experience.

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This colorful little skirt for children (ages 3–4) is a pretty eye-catcher. It has a picot edge at the top with an elastic waistband, pleats, and the length can also be extended as desired.

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From the leftover yarn from this little skirt, you can knit another little skirt and a sweater for the doll, creating the perfect matching look. Both pieces are very easy to knit and look sweet as sugar on the doll—just like the little skirt on the doll’s mommy.

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These mixed-pattern socks are knitted using the ingeniously simple mowi heel. Polka dots and stripes go hand in hand here. The pattern explains every step in great detail - with the CraSy Trio.

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This colorful cardigan with a matching hat for dolls (40–50 cm) or small newborns features various patterns that are well coordinated, just like the colors.

Easy to knit—with raglan from the top down.

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This scarf made from thin lace yarn—making it suitable for summer as well—can be worn as either a loop scarf or a stole—whichever you prefer. It’s knitted using a mix of lace patterns and can be made longer or wider as desired.

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Wow, Andrea, I’m always blown away by your surroundings. You can really enjoy spring right now.

Wow... it’s just beautiful where you are! :) It really makes me want to travel.
Thanks for sharing.

Oh, wow, how beautiful! Here, the blooming season is already over and the fruits are starting to form. But for me, this beautiful blooming season is always the best. You still have all of that ahead of you, Andrea.

These garlands aren’t just for Christmas decorations. Whether in fir branches, on the Christmas tree, or as gift wrapping, this decoration looks elegant anywhere. It’s a wonderful way to use up leftover yarn.

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These little Christmas stars are also ready in a flash and can be used in many ways—as gift tags, Christmas tree ornaments, appliqués, or simply as table decorations.

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How about a pretty, colorful hairband with a lace pattern? It’s easy to knit in any length using leftover yarn—even to match your outfit. 

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That’s a good question. My wishlist is doing well. It mainly contains small projects that I want to make at some point. That’s definitely on my to-do list.

Right now, I’m crocheting animal nests nonstop, where wild animals in care can raise their young. That also uses up a lot of leftover yarn for a good cause.
 
Knitting will be next again. I’m currently creating a new pattern for a doll outfit.

Socks are always a good idea, especially when they’re easy to knit. You’ll love the mowi heel, because it’s brilliantly simple. It’s explained here with 3 needles, the CraSy Trio, which makes it even easier. 

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This circular collar is a really great beginner piece, and it also makes a wonderful gift. It’s quick to knit from one skein of cotton and totally practical.

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This colorful children’s jacket with pockets and a hood is very popular. For advanced knitters, it’s a very lovely project that is sure to bring joy. It fits sizes 92–104 and is knitted top-down raglan. Practical for every season, because it can always get chilly now and then.

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Hats can be knitted already, too. This pull-on hat for babies and toddlers buttons at the front, making it easy to put on and take off. That’s especially practical for babies. It’s also easy to knit.

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A baby dress that fits beautifully and can be worn from 6 to 18 months. It has knitted-in little hearts and not only looks super cute, but is also easy to knit.

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This little pinafore dress fits afterwards too—from 1.5 all the way to 5 years. As it does, it gradually turns into a little skirt. It is also easy to knit and has a subtle heart pattern.

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And there is another little baby dress that will still fit a 3-year-old later on. Little hearts are knitted in here too. It looks sweet as sugar on the little princess. And it is also easy to knit.

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This colorful summer skirt for little girls (ages 3–4) is super comfortable, and almost any shirt goes with it. A real favorite piece. Easy for experienced knitters to make. Everything is well described in the pattern—including photos—and there is also a print version without images.

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That’s funny, Marion. From the head, I also first thought it was a mouse. But with the spines (at least that’s what it looks like), it’s a hedgehog mouse then. Funny! It’s definitely cute.

That’s a clear goal, and I’m happy that this time I’ll actually be heading into June without any UFOs. I want to have the Kobel finished by the 31st—fully felted, too. And maybe I’ll even manage to finish a nest. Then the leftover yarn will be almost gone, and I can start planning new projects.

Have a wonderful Sunday, everyone.

Ohhh woww!! Marion, I really love your garden. So many blooming plants... we don’t have that many yet. Thanks for sharing a glimpse. The hedgehog and the bird are so cute.

When the weather gets better, I’ll go on another photo tour.

So cute! I'm totally in love with it. :)

Marion, hang in there a bit longer. I’ve actually got some new summer clothes in mind for my little star. There’s definitely a cute pair of pants in there. Until then, your little one still has the longer pants so he doesn’t get cold. ;-)

You’ve already finished the third nest! Wow!! The drey is taking me a bit longer because I’m having a hard time following the pattern. I’ll probably have to improvise a little.

Yeah, you’re right, Petra—it really helps use up unwanted and leftover yarn. I actually really enjoy crocheting with it for this purpose. I’m already looking forward to sending it off.

Thanks, Angela, for posting the answer here. I didn’t know that either until now. But it’s good to know for the future. The main thing is that your photo is back up now. :)

Have a great weekend too, and best regards
Monika

Marion, you’re so fast! Already two nests finished—great! And your baby looks absolutely adorable in that sweater and headband.

I’ve softly padded the insides of two of my latest nests. In this one, I used some soft leftover chenille yarn. 

Thank you, everyone! :)

Wow, Petra, you have tortoises… I’m sooo happy!!! I still miss mine today. Back then (it’s been 25 years already), we also had some that had their own little enclosure in our garden. In the winter, we’d let them sleep in a box filled with soil. They were so trusting. And they looked just like yours.

I also like your garden—I love how natural it is. Ours is the same way. I’ll post some photos soon.

Everything is in bloom right now, and I took some photos of the flowers during my walk through the garden. Feel free to share some photos of the flowers or plants growing in your own garden here, too. Why not take a walk around your garden and upload your photos here?

Marlene, that looks wonderful, both the pattern and the colors. 

I’m still in animal-nest fever. The next 3 are finished—now 6 in total. And I have a knitted drey on the needles. After that, I’ll offer it for shipping. I’m already looking forward to little baby animals finding a home in them. This is what the 3 additional nests look like.

With these pretty items, the baby doll (40-50 cm) can be dressed just like a real baby. They also fit preemies or small newborns. The sweater and Schlüttli are knitted top-down raglan, and all the pieces are easy to make.

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