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Socks are always a good idea, and these ones especially. Because the mowi heel is super easy to knit, even if you haven’t dared to try knitting socks yet. 

The pattern explains it to you step by step, using 4 size examples, for how to do it with 3 needles.

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A colorful little cotton skirt for little girls. It’s a relaxing project and is sure to delight your little princess (ages 3–4).

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Today I’ll be spending time in the garden crocheting, since it’s summer here. This weekend, if it rains, I’ll finally sit down at the computer again and write some patterns.

I wish everyone here a wonderful weekend. Do whatever brings you joy.

Best wishes, Monika

Oh my, what a shock! :) I’m in a similar boat to Petra. That would keep me busy for a long time...
Since I’ve been on a “diet” since late 2019 and keep a detailed record here of exactly how much I knit each month, I’ll see at the end of the year how much I’ve used up. Then I can still decide whether to weigh the rest. Because... it would definitely be interesting. ;-)

About 3 1/2 years ago, I was looking for a pattern. That’s when I started knitting and crocheting again after sooo many years. Here, I found exactly what I’d always wanted: step-by-step patterns with photos. Shortly after that, I even started writing my own.

What I especially love here is the interaction in the forum. It almost feels like a CP family to me.

Best regards, Monika

When the whole family is at home, everyone needs a little time to retreat to their own room. That’s where a door guard like this comes in handy—it reliably shows whether the door is open or should stay closed.

The owl is very easy to crochet from leftover yarn and makes a great gift, especially for kids.

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Happy birthday, dear Gabi. Enjoy yourself and celebrate your life.

Lots of love
Monika

Doll clothes made from cotton wash well and are wonderfully easy and quick to knit. That will make every doll mommy’s heart happy (or the teddy’s, too). The following models fit sizes 43–50 cm and also small newborns or preemies.


Sweater with side button band - raglan from the top down - to the knitting pattern




Schlüttli with hat - raglan from the top down - to the knitting pattern




Here are the matching pants for these two tops - to the knitting pattern




Hat and colorful cardigan, great for using up scraps - to the knitting pattern




There is also a matching pair of leggings - to the knitting pattern





A few other sizes - teddy and doll clothes


Summer clothes for teddies 25–30 cm, designed for my Fynn - to the knitting pattern




There is also a sweater for the same size, raglan from the bottom up - to the knitting pattern




For teddies about 40 cm tall, here is a pair of striped pants - to the knitting pattern




And here is a sleeping bag with sweater for teddies or dolls about 40 cm tall

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You can find the knitting pattern for the little bear here (very easy to knit)

Toys are always popular and are quick to crochet or knit


This bag fits perfectly on a tricycle, Puky, or balance bike.

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This bag for toddlers can be worn over the shoulder, and the strap can be adjusted to 3 different sizes.

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A small shopping bag—filled with  lemons and carrots—will especially delight toddlers who have a play shop. Very easy to crochet.

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The food for the play kitchen is also a creative toy for toddlers. Here you'll find toast with butter and a fried egg, pasta, and vegetables.

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The Leftover-Eaters Gang is a hit at children's birthday parties and uses up all kinds of cotton leftovers. Super easy to crochet.

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The gnome family can already be crocheted now as an Advent calendar. Great for leftover yarn and very easy to crochet.

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The little stuffed animal or doll (20-25 cm) also needs a sleeping bag in bed. These two versions are very easy and quick to knit.

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Decorative and useful items can also be crocheted wonderfully from cotton 


The lucky ladybug oven mitts - a highlight in any kitchen and great as a gift

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The owl as a door guard / door hanger - especially popular when everyone is at home and everyone wants some peace and quiet now and then. Easy to crochet from leftover yarn.

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If you'd rather have a bear hanging on the door - here it is.

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The tissue box decorated with butterflies and hearts is a great project for cotton scraps. Very easy to make.

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There is also a small pouch - here for 10 Tempo tissues. It fits anywhere and makes a wonderful gift.

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The colorful spring meadow brings cheer to the table. It consists of coasters, placemats, flowers, and various egg cozies. Very easy to crochet.

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A summer top made of mercerized cotton with a lace pattern and waves - a pretty top that is a joy to knit. Size 40-42

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A poncho that is also a triangular shawl with a lace pattern and waves - a real eye-catcher knitted from thin cotton.

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An airy tunic with a lace pattern and waist shaping - size 40/42

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A vest that creates a slimming effect thanks to the vertical stripes - knitted from bouclé cotton (can also be made with another cotton yarn) - size 40/42

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A cotton summer skirt that can be knitted in all sizes. The pattern describes size 40/42.

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This airy top matches this skirt perfectly - size 40/42

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This cheerful thin cotton pullover with a button placket fits toddlers in size 86/92.

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This sweet baby first jacket with a heart lace pattern and hood is knitted with thicker cotton. It fits up to at least 4 months.

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One ball of cotton is enough for this round collar. It can be knitted quickly and easily—even by beginners with basic skills.

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These sweet baby shoes with a heart are easy to crochet from leftover cotton yarn—quickly and easily.

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A cotton cushion cover with two different patterns. Easy to knit.

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A baby dress with a pretty lace pattern—fits from 3 to at least 12 months.

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Here are a few pinafore dresses and skirts for babies and toddlers:

The colorful summer skirt for 3- to 4-year-olds - easy to knit, comfortable, and ideal for summer.

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The grow-with-me pinafore skirt fits ages 1.5 to 5 years - a real quick-change artist

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The convertible pinafore dress - fits little girls from 6 months to 3 years

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The cute baby pinafore dress fits from 6 to 18 months and is easy to knit.

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And here’s a baby summer romper that can be knitted with long or short legs - fits from 4 to 18 months.

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A triangular shawl or a poncho—here, too, you can choose whatever you like best. This pretty shawl with a lace pattern and waves is very easy to transform, and knitting it is fun—there’s definitely no chance of getting bored.

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A stole, a scarf, or a loop scarf - here you can choose whichever you like best, both to wear and to knit. The width can also be adjusted easily.

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I think the bear is cute too, Marion. Kids love colorful things, after all. The shoes are great as well.

I’m still working on my top, and I also need to write up a few more patterns.

We also had some lovely days in the garden, with plenty of time for knitting. And nature gave me a special gift. I finally got to see a live mole. A neighbor’s cat was involved—it had probably startled the mole. While it was searching for the entrance, I was able to admire it in all its glory.

Maybe I’ll finish knitting my new top today. The evening’s still young, after all. ;-)

This decorative tissue box holder, decorated with butterflies and hearts, has already brought joy to many users while crocheting. It’s very easy to crochet using leftover yarn in any color combination.

It makes a great table decoration—after all, tissues are always needed. It looks great in the restroom, bathroom, or kids’ room. My tip: it also makes a wonderful gift.

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13 satisfied users have already knitted this convertible pinafore dress and enjoyed making it. It fits ages 1.5 to 5 years and is also very easy to knit. 

A great project for any grandma or mom for the little princess.

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Do you have a ball of cotton yarn left over?

This cowl is a super-easy design that beginners (with basic skills) can knit without any trouble. The pattern is also written with beginners in mind.

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Are you hesitant about knitting socks but would like to give it a try if it’s easy? Here’s the solution: the mowi heel is incredibly easy to knit, as many users’ experiences prove. The pattern explains how to knit it with 3 needles, but it’s also easy to adapt for a set of double-pointed needles.

Just give it a try and enjoy the results.

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This cute sweater with a side button placket fits dolls or teddy bears measuring 43–50 cm, as well as small newborns. It is knitted top-down with raglan shaping, and leftover yarn is plenty for it.

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Socks are always a good idea! Even if you haven’t dared to try them yet because of the heel, here’s the solution. With the mowi heel, knitting socks will be fun.

The pattern explains each step in detail, even using 4 different size examples. 

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Sandra, the teddy bear is absolutely adorable and will be a sweet companion for Anton. Yes, I think the comparison to a monkey really hits the mark.

Claudia, thanks for your wonderful insights into your Easter celebrations. For us, too, it was somehow too quiet. Usually the neighbors’ grandchildren are playing in the garden, but now it’s been so quiet there for weeks. The two grandparents seemed pretty lost over Easter and are surely looking forward to seeing life return there.

Marlene, I think your chickens are great. That’s a wonderful idea. Little things like that are perfect for crocheting in between other projects and also for giving as gifts. Your blanket is really taking shape.

We also went for walks in nature here over Easter and spent a lot of time in the garden. While we were out, I finally saw a mole for the first time in my life. It was a relatively small one that the neighbor’s cat had probably startled. It was then looking for its entrance above the flower bed, so I was able to admire it in all its glory. It was sooo cute with its red nose and silky fur. And those little shovels… adorable.

I’ve almost finished knitting my top, too. I just need to knit up the front part of the top. It’s going to be a super easy piece to knit, and it can be made in any size and length. It’s also versatile—you can wear it with or without a shirt underneath. I knitted it longer so it goes well with leggings, for example—with or without a belt. When it’s done, I’ll show it to you.

Have a great week and take care.

That looks really inviting at your place—I like it. :)

Thanks for the photo—it looks picturesque. Spring is still a ways off where you are. Of course, that has its advantages, too, since you still have the blooming of the flowers and leaves ahead of you. It always goes by way too fast.

At Easter, I saw a mole in our garden for the first time in my life. It was so cute—it must have been a young one. A cat had startled it, and then it was looking for its entrance. As it did so, it showed itself off in all its glory. That was a wonderful experience—better than an Easter basket, at least for me.

Thanks, Paula! There are so many crocheters here who would surely love to crochet angels for the nursing home residents—or little tokens of happiness and joy.

Have a wonderful Easter!

That’s a wonderful idea, Paula! I’m sure there are plenty of crocheters who’d love to support you.

I’ll ask around here at the nursing home and see what I can do. We can’t let these people down now. They need us to be there for them, even if it’s just through small gestures like this. They do a world of good.

So, I’ve made a bit more progress. The top has turned into a surprise project. I’m deciding as I go along what it will be and how it should look. Exciting!

Here’s where I am now:



And the second pair of socks for me is also finished—made from “diet” yarn.

Knitting this colorful little summer skirt for little girls (3–4 years) is a wonderful way to relax. It can be knitted in any color combination you like and playfully helps use up your leftover cotton yarn. A real highlight for little girls that can quickly become a favorite piece. Because children like things colorful and comfortable, too.

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A collar scarf like this, made from thin cotton or sock yarn, is always very useful. It can be worn in different ways and cleverly replace other garments. It knits up quickly and is sure to be well received as a gift. A great way to use up leftovers!

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This collar scarf is knitted from thicker cotton (125 m/50 g). The pattern is written clearly and is also easy to understand for beginners (with basic knowledge).

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A scarf, a stole, or a loop scarf? Anything is possible here. Even the width and length can be adjusted, since the pretty lace pattern can be expanded. Knitted from thin lace yarn and ideal for cool summer days.

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Doll clothes are perfect for quick projects and leftover yarn. Here are a few pretty garments that knit up very quickly and will make every doll mommy’s eyes light up. The following garments all fit dolls measuring approx. 43–50 cm. Small newborns or preemies will fit into them, too.

Colorful jacket with hat - to the pattern




Here are the matching leggings - to the pattern




The sleeping bag, so the doll stays nice and warm in bed, too - to the pattern




A Schlüttli with hat, just like for a baby - to the knitting pattern




A sweater with a side button placket - to the knitting pattern




And here are the matching pants, in two versions - to the knitting pattern




Now comes doll and teddy clothing for other sizes

Summer clothing for the teddy (25–30 cm); it looks very cute in it. I designed this sporty outfit for my Fynn.

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This little bear is knitted to be baby-friendly and is also very simple and easy for beginners with basic knowledge to make from leftover yarn. 

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There is also perfectly matching clothing for this little bear, which also fits other teddies or dolls measuring 35–40 cm. With the sweater and the swaddle sack, the teddy stays safely snuggled up, too. ;-)

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Even the very small little darlings (approx. 20–25 cm) need a sleeping bag in bed to keep them cozily tucked in. Here you get two different models at once, both of which can be knitted very simply and quickly from leftover yarn.

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A colorful summer skirt for little girls (about ages 3–5) that’s sure to become a favorite. Thanks to all the colors, it goes with almost any shirt and is easy to put on and take off. It’s also a great way to knit in leftover yarn.

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For beginners, these pants for a teddy bear or doll (about 40 cm) are a great project and are finished in no time. Even the teddy’s little tail can peek out here.

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This jacket for a small floppy teddy bear (20–25 cm) is also a joy to give as a gift. Maybe it will fit one of your own teddies, too. Quick to crochet and easy to make. I designed it for my Charly.

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This little pinafore dress grows with your child for a long time—from size 74 to 98. It has knitted-in little hearts and is knitted in one piece from the bottom up. 

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A headband made from cotton remnants for babies and toddlers can be knitted up really quickly. Simple and possible in any size. The leftovers from the pinafore dress were used here.

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This little pinafore dress is a true quick-change artist, too. It even grows with your child from 1.5 to 5 years and is very easy to knit.

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Of course, there is also a grow-with-me pinafore dress for babies. This one fits at least from 6 to 18 months and is easy to knit.

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A triangular shawl that can also be transformed into a poncho and is a totally pretty eye-catcher, too. The lace pattern with the pink waves really draws everyone’s attention. Perfect for cool summer evenings or walks on the beach.

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Wow, Sandra, that cake looks totally real. At first, I thought you’d actually baked it. Looks delicious! And the clock is a great idea. I imagine there are quite a few readers here who’d love to have a pattern for a cake like that. Maybe you should reconsider... ;-) You’ve got real talent as a designer.

Oh, how nice, Andrea, that you’re showing us a bit of yourself and your home. I really like your little spot, too.
We’ve been sitting in the garden for a few days now, and today it was over 20 degrees—it really felt like summer. I actually knitted through more than one ball of yarn. It’s supposed to stay this way for the next few days.

Dear Gabi, thank you for the lovely idea with the Easter wishes. I, too, wish everyone here an Easter full of joy, sunshine, and good health. Let’s all make the best of it and enjoy this time doing what we love most.

Warm regards,
Monika

Belated happy birthday and all the best for a fantastic new year of life filled with lots of wonderful surprises.

Best wishes
Monika

Belated happy birthday from me, too. May this new year of your life bring you much joy and good health.

All my love
Monika

Belated happy birthday and best wishes for a healthy new year of life full of joy.

Warm regards,
Monika

Wow, some beautiful creations have been made here again! :)
Marion, your little shoes and especially the sloth are fantastic! It looks so lifelike.
Christina, your door wreath is sure to bring a lot of joy. I really like it.
Claudia, your lamb looks absolutely delicious—it’s making my mouth water. And the little sewn bunnies are a great idea that’s sure to delight everyone who receives them.
Ruth, your bunnies are also such sweet little comforters. Grandma’s cake—what could be better.

We’ll be baking something for Easter, too. I’ll decide what to make on the spot. Right now, I’m going to bake an (almost) vegan cheesecake, which we’ll eat in the garden later—at least part of it.

Here’s where I’m at with my craft projects for April—1 pair of socks finished—1 pair still on the needles—and a top for me on the needles made from some wool I didn’t really like. But as I knit, I’m realizing that the bouclé yarn is definitely easier to work with than the yarn cake. Oh, and I also finished a hat for Juna that matches her jacket. She’ll get all of this in May for her first birthday.

The hat


The socks


The second pair of socks—still in progress


The top—on the needles


And then I also set up a little garden on the balcony—strawberries and lettuce.

Belated happy birthday and all the best. Celebrate life and let others celebrate you, every single day.

Warm
regards, Monika

Happy birthday, Claudi! Even though this is a belated message, I’m sure it will still make you happy. Have a wonderful day!

Best wishes,
Monika

I, too, wish everyone here a wonderful, sunny, and joyful—and above all, healthy—Easter. Enjoy the blue sky, the scent of blossoms in the air, and the chirping of the birds. Everything else will work itself out, and we’ll be very grateful for everything we have.

Warm regards
Monika

A knitted cuddly bear like this, made from leftover yarn, is the perfect comfort for the soul—even while you’re knitting it. It brings joy not only to babies but also to the child within us all.

A super-easy project for beginners. Basic knitting skills are required.

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Note: There’s also a perfectly matching outfit for this little bear—a sweater with a sleeping bag—so he’ll stay nice and warm in bed.

This cozy, soft poncho made from sock yarn is perfect for any season and a warm companion. Easy to knit.

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I’m also knitting socks right now—this time for myself. They’re made of pure new wool. At the same time, I’m just starting a top for myself made of bouclé yarn—a cotton-viscose blend.

This summer outfit for teddy bears (25–30 cm) can also be knitted wonderfully from leftover yarn. I designed it for my Fynn, who looks super sporty in it.

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A knitted hairband like this with an openwork pattern not only looks pretty, it’s also ideal for using up small amounts of leftover yarn.

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The “Scrap Eaters” gang is hungry for all kinds of leftover yarn. They need a body, a face, hair, and toilet paper rolls so they can stand up straight. You can even put individual buttons to good use here.

Fun for kids’ birthday parties, as gift packaging, for school cones, or as holders for pens, needles, etc.

Very easy and quick to crochet—ideal for beginners.

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Happy birthday, dear Betty. Have a lovely day and enjoy the beautiful weather.

All the best
Monika

The colorful spring or summer meadow is a great project for leftover yarn and small leftover skeins. It consists of placemats and coasters with flower borders, flower scatter decorations, and many different egg cups and egg cozies, decorated with flowers or butterflies.

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