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This vest has a slimming effect because it has vertical stripes that are simply crocheted on. The vest is slightly fitted and, thanks to the different colored stripes, goes with almost any outfit. An ideal piece of clothing for spring. And it’s fun to knit the vest.

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Airy summer clothing will soon be just the thing. This tunic has several eye-catchers, including the different knitted-in lace patterns. It is also fitted at the waist, making it suitable for sizes 38–42. 

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This mix of poncho and triangular shawl is a dream in pink and white. A real eye-catcher thanks to the lace pattern and the waves. You’ll be perfectly prepared for cool summer evenings with it.

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This romantic summer skirt made from fine cotton can be knitted in any size. Size 40/42 is described. It has a pretty lace-pattern hem and playful extras.

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There is also a matching top for this skirt that can be knitted quickly and easily. 

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This poncho is super lightweight, cuddly soft and warm, and it’s easy to throw on quickly when your shoulders get chilly. For me, it’s a garment that has to come along always and everywhere. It saves me from needing a thick jacket, and with it I always have my arms and hands free. Hot flashes are practically out of the question here.

Easy to knit, even while watching TV. 

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If you prefer a thick cardigan instead, this one is just right. It is knitted in merino wool with raglan from the bottom up, slightly fitted at the waist, and thanks to the pattern it even fits 3 sizes. That’s because it’s nicely stretchy while still fitting the body beautifully. The practical pockets are knitted in on 2 sides. Recommended for advanced knitters.

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This collar scarf made from thinner leftover yarn or sock yarn goes great with almost any outfit. It warms the neck and nape and can be quickly taken off when it gets warm. It is easy to knit and simply practical, since it can be worn both unbuttoned and standing up.

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This collar scarf - model 2 - is knitted from cotton (yardage 120–125 m/50 g). It is just as practical, and men will enjoy it too. For everyone who doesn’t like turtlenecks or scarves, here’s the button-up solution.

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This very simple round collar / shoulder warmer is also a pretty accessory for a sweater or under a blouse. Easy to knit and also doable for beginners with basic knowledge.

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My summer yarn (a large stash) is practically begging for the needles and hands that will transform it into a beautiful project. That will definitely keep me going this summer. That’s why I’m on a yarn diet. ;-)

Thanks, Marion, Ruth, and Marlene, for liking my new projects. :) The little sweater is almost finished, too. It’ll look really good on my Lena. She’ll get a hairband to go with it.

Sandra, your Easter wreath turned out absolutely beautiful—it has such a cute bunny in it.

Now I wish you all here a wonderful evening! Let those needles clatter or get crocheting, whichever you prefer. ;-)

Once this colorful spring meadow has found its place on your table, spring fever is guaranteed. These fun egg cozies will put you in a good mood, and the bright, fresh colors will lift your spirits. All pieces are easy to crochet and suitable even for beginners. 

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Ladybugs are also looking forward to spring. These fun little guys bring joy all year round, as they’re a big help in the kitchen. Plus, they’re real eye-catchers and make a great gift idea. Very easy to make.

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This airy summer top with a lace pattern and waves will have you looking forward to the warm season while you’re still knitting it.

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Such a sweet little baby dress with a pretty lace pattern is always a joy and practically invites spring in. It fits from approx. 3–18 months.

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This tunic is also an invitation to spring and brings joyful anticipation as you knit. It has a pretty lace pattern on the upper section and at the hem. The tunic is slightly gathered at the waist, giving it a good fit. The size described is 40/42.

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These baby summer pants are suitable for summer, but also for any other season, for example with tights underneath. They can be knitted with long or short legs. The size described fits from approx. 3–18 months.

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This little pinafore dress is a true quick-change artist and will bring joy for several years. It fits from approx. 6 months to 3 years. Easy to knit and suitable for every season. In these fresh colors, it will definitely bring on spring fever.

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A vest with a cable pattern for our men—it’s timeless and the perfect spring garment, worn over a shirt, for example. A lovely challenge that’s a joy, not just while knitting. The vest fits size 48/50.

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This white-and-pink dream with an openwork pattern and waves can be worn both as a poncho and as a shawl. It’s definitely an eye-catcher. Thanks to the fine, thin cotton, the shawl is very light yet still warm on cool summer evenings.

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This colorful children’s jacket could become your child’s or grandchild’s favorite piece of clothing. It has pockets—which are especially popular—and a hood. So it has everything needed for those first spring walks. The jacket fits approximately sizes 92–104 and is knitted as a top-down raglan.

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Sandra, I know all too well about the kids’ kitchen. My granddaughter was also determined to have the food she had on her plate. Fried eggs on toast, tomatoes and other vegetables, spaghetti, and even butter. So I crocheted all of that for her. She’s having a lot of fun with it.

I’m just finishing up a doll’s sweater to go with a little skirt. I’m also making a headband to go with it.

Way to go, Marlene. You’re so quick—you’ve already finished a beautiful project.

I’ve also (almost) finished the second skirt for my granddaughter. The skirt itself would already be done, but I thought of something else that’s still missing. Here’s what the second, larger skirt looks like now:



And then I started on the doll’s sweater. It’s still growing and now looks like this:

This cuddly-soft pillow with a reversible pattern is very easy to knit, and it never gets boring. If you have knitting experience, it’s really easy.

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My husband came up with the idea that I could crochet ear pads for his headphones. And he is really very happy with them. They feel soft and cozy and are quick and easy to crochet.

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This bag for toddlers can be taken to kindergarten or simply on walks. There’s room inside for lots of treasures that absolutely have to come along. The strap can be adjusted to 3 different lengths.

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These lucky ladybugs are a great eye-catcher in the kitchen. And they’re practical too, because they love their job as potholders. Easy to crochet, even for beginners with basic knowledge.

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With this colorful spring meadow, you can look forward to Easter even more. It’s best to start crocheting right away. The pattern includes several egg cozies, placemats, and coasters, and of course small flowers as scatter decorations. Everything is easy to crochet and suitable for beginners with basic knowledge.

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A little pouch like this for 10 Tempo tissues is very practical and can come along anywhere. It even fits in a jacket pocket and also looks decorative. Easy to crochet. The pattern includes different models.

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Of course there’s also a cover for the large Tempo cardboard boxes. They can even be placed on the dining table now and are always right at hand when needed. No more long searches. And if you’re looking for a gift idea—here it is.

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My 3-year-old granddaughter asked for a bag like this for her Puky and was so happy when I brought it to her. The bag even fits on her tricycle and her balance bike.

How about crocheting a bag like this for your child or grandchild and hiding it in their Easter basket? There’s room for a few surprises inside, too. They’ll be thrilled.

For all experienced crocheters, crocheting this bag will be a joy.

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You’ll love knitting these socks with the mowi heel because they’re ingeniously simple. All you need are 3 needles, sock yarn, and the knitting pattern. Four sample sizes are explained in detail, row by row, and there’s also a sample size chart for other sizes.

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Mel, that’s interesting... it could be a leg...

Thank you, Marlies, for this touching experience with your friend. Yes, it’s the simple things in life that make us happy. Always lovely.

Best regards, Monika

Petra, I really love your workspace. I’d feel right at home there, too.
You’ve really taken on quite a project with those rugs.

Yes, I already have potted spring flowers all over the place, and I’m enjoying the colorful blooms sprouting in the gardens and the birds singing. Even the hedgehog is awake already, and we’re giving him a little help getting started by feeding him.

Anticipation is just such a wonderful thing, and I’m looking forward to the real awakening of spring still ahead of me.

Ruth, your pot holders shaped like Easter eggs are a great idea… and they go well with your shop.

I’ve gotten this far with the second skirt for Linja—already in the next size up, which will fit her just fine even now. It has slightly different colors. Linja really likes blue.



And now I’m going to tackle the little sweater for the doll—to match the skirt.

For all the projects I have in mind, I’d need at least 10 arms. ;-) There’s still so much I want to make. So I’ll never get bored.

A collar/scarf like this is a great weekend project. This one knits up well using thinner leftover yarn or sock yarn. Whether worn as an accessory or to keep your neck warm, it’s the perfect garment for cool days. And when it gets warmer during the day, it can be taken off quickly and easily.

Quick and easy to knit with the detailed pattern.

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This model was made with cotton in a weight of 120–125 m/50 g. Just as easy to knit, with slightly different measurements. A warming companion for men and women.

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Thank you so much, Josefa—that sounds very motivating again. It’s always nice to be here. :) It makes up for the craft group I unfortunately don’t have locally. “Matching Outfit Queen”—that made me smile.

Beetles in the kitchen? These ones bring good luck, look great, spread good cheer, and are practically waiting for hot pots. They’re easy to crochet and are sure to be a hit as gifts.

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These two door hangers are very practical and also a huge hit with kids—they reliably guard the room. They say either “Stop” or “Free”—and that means no more doors need to be locked. This is especially handy in households with toddlers.

Both the bear and the owl can be easily crocheted from leftover yarn. A unique and sure-to-be-popular gift—even in an Easter basket.

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A little pair of leggings for a baby doll (40-50 cm) that is sure to delight the little doll mommy. After all, she wants to dress her little darling just as nicely as a real baby.

These leggings are great to knit with leftover yarn, in any color combination.

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This summer outfit for sporty teddies (25-30 cm) is also great to knit with leftover yarn. I knitted it for my Fynn, and it looks great on him.

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This collar-scarf is knitted from leftover yarn. Here, I was able to turn leftover Baby Merino yarn into a practical and warm accessory. This piece also works great in sock yarn, as you can clearly see.

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This second version of the collar-and-scarf set is knitted from thinner yarn—sock yarn or baby merino. The yarn length here was 175–200 m/50 g.

This is a great way to use up leftover yarn in a pretty and practical way. A quick-to-knit collar-and-scarf set like this is sure to be a hit as a gift, too.

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This version of the collar + scarf is knitted with thinner yarn—either sock yarn or leftover Merino yarn. Here I used baby merino or sock yarn with cashmere.

Very versatile to wear thanks to the button placket. Ideal for transitional weather, when it’s cool in the mornings and evenings but warmer during the day.

Easy to knit—an ideal beginner project. Some knitting experience is recommended.

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Happy birthday at this late hour, Claudi.
May this new year of your life be one of your best.

Warm regards
Monika

Happy birthday—a little late, but still on time. May this new year of your life bring many wonderful surprises.

Warm
regards, Monika

I’m sending you belated birthday wishes—they definitely come from the heart. I hope you continue to have such great ideas.

All my love
Monika

Oh my gosh, Ruth, that turned out so cute again. Your doll clothes are a real hit—your granddaughters picked the perfect grandma. I wouldn’t have been able to say no either. Your Alexandra is really cute.

Sandra, I fell in love with your beetle right away. It would get a place of honor in my home. A great comfort.

I have so many other things waiting to be done right now that I barely have time to knit. But it’ll be fine. It’s just growing slowly. Once I get back into the swing of things, it’ll go that much faster. I wish you all continued happy crafting. :)

This play kitchen meal set is ideal for beginners. Toddlers especially love it, because now they can feed their dolls and teddy bears healthy food.

It uses very little yarn—leftover yarn is more than enough.

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These colorful striped pants for teddy bears and dolls (approx. 40 cm) are quick and easy to knit. There’s even room for the teddy bear’s little tail to stick through.

This is a great way to use up super colorful leftover yarn.

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The scrap eaters aren’t just called that—they really do gobble up all your leftover yarn, and more besides. Here you can use all your scraps creatively, even toilet paper rolls. Crocheting them is very easy.

These funny little characters are a hit at children’s birthday parties because they can be filled with lots of little things and then given to the guests to take home. Afterward, they can sit on a desk holding pens, or be given away again with small surprises or vouchers.

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Wow, that’s like a winter fairy tale right in the middle of early spring.
Thanks for sharing!

I kicked off March by making a second skirt for my granddaughter. Next up is a doll sweater for the summer, to go with the skirt.

Everything went great for me in February, too. Now I’m looking forward to spring and spending time in the garden.

Mel, you have such brilliant ideas - and “by accident,” too. :)
The owl looks really cool. And so does your cheese board.

Claudia, I’m wishing you stamina for your big project now. I’m curious to see what it’ll look like when it’s finished someday.

I’m not planning any big project for now. I’ve started the second skirt for Linja; unfortunately, I haven’t managed anything more in the last few days.

I wish you all a lovely evening and good progress with your handicrafts.

This practical button-up collar and scarf set is quick and easy to knit. The buttons make it very versatile, and it always looks great.

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My consumption in January—for a total of 11 projects—735 g

My consumption in February 2020 (mostly lightweight and thin yarn):

• 150 g – Finished knitting a sweater (I’d already knitted just under 300 g before that)
• 86 g – Cowl
• 87 g – Skirt for my granddaughter
• 40 g – Doll skirt
• 42 g – Shawl collar

Total for February: 405 g

Total for this year: 1,140 g

Sandra, your table runner looks amazing! It’s sure to bring joy this Christmas. Sometimes “good things take time”... ;-)

These 3 pinafore dresses are very popular. There’s something here for everyone from babies to five-year-olds.
All three are easy to knit, feature knitted-in hearts, and have no seams. And all three will fit for quite a while as the child grows.

Knitting pattern for the baby pinafore dress – fits 6 to 18 months 




Knitting pattern for the convertible pinafore skirt – fits ages 1.5 to 5 years 




Knitting pattern for the convertible pinafore dress – fits 6 months to 3 years 

A true classic are the socks with the brilliantly simple-to-knit mowi heel. The pattern explains exactly how to knit them with 3 needles—and even includes examples in 4 sizes. A table for other sizes is included as well.

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This mini sweater for little teddy bears (25-30 cm) is knitted in raglan from the bottom up and is very popular. It was designed for my Fynn and is very easy to knit yourself. It's a wonderful way to use up small leftovers.

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This round collar can be worn in many ways—either under a sweater, a blouse, or simply as a scarf. Very easy to knit and beginner-friendly.

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This hat with a scarf collar is especially comfortable for babies and toddlers to put on and take off thanks to the buttons at the front. The pretty check pattern came about by chance and is very easy to knit yourself.

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Under this pretty cover, the ugly cardboard boxes for tissues can be hidden decoratively. The box is a great gift idea and is popular everywhere. At our place it even sits on the dining table, so tissues are always close at hand when they are needed—without standing out.

Easy to crochet from colorful leftover yarn or to match your decor.

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I’ll go next then.

UFO King/Queen in February/
In February, I finally finished knitting my sweater (a long-standing UFO). Photo below.

Leftover Star in February:
In February, I knitted up some colorful leftover yarn:

• a little skirt for my granddaughter and a doll skirt in a matching look
  

Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Emperor/Empress /
I haven’t bought any yarn since mid-December, so I am Yarn Emperor/Empress in February.

I would like the honorary title Inner Slacker Conqueror, because short yarn diets simply aren’t enough. My goal is to make it through a whole year without buying yarn—from December 2019 to December 2020.

Crazypatterns loyalty as a user and author
I enjoy buying and selling on Crazypatterns (for over 3 years), and on March 1 I’m celebrating my 3-year shop anniversary here, now with over 80 patterns.


Busy Little Helper in February
In February, I was able to get done / finish / complete lots of handmade projects.

• The cowl for my husband
• My sweater
  
  
• Collar scarf made from sock yarn for my friend’s birthday
  
  
• Little skirt for my granddaughter’s birthday
  
  
• Little skirt for her doll in a matching look
  
  

Forum King/Queen in the month of February
In February, I created (many) posts in the Crazypatterns forum.
In February, I created threads (one or more) in the forum on Crazypatterns.
I joined in / offered congratulations in the birthday threads.
I took part in the Crazypatterns crafting group and enjoyed it. = The monthly project threads.
= I was part of everything.

Author title
In February, I completed at least one new pattern and uploaded it to Crazypatterns.
The adjustable scarf + collar - link to the pattern


In February, I uploaded a pattern for evergreen topics that are always popular, such as leftover yarn / yarn scraps / leftover wool,
mini projects for on the go, simple / TV-friendly patterns, beginner-friendly designs, uploaded
The scarf collar fits all of these topics.

In February, I used the advertising threads and other CP advertising opportunities.


Rescuer of Stubborn Yarn / Stubborn Material
In February, I worked with old or difficult yarn
and am therefore a yarn rescuer
The cowl for my husband was such stash yarn, and so was my sweater. It has finally found a use.


Garden Season / Start of the 2020 Garden Season
I had pleasant cozy-blanket evenings with my knitting needles.

I made use of sunny moments (when there were any) and had lots of fun on my neighbor’s balcony—with my knitting needles.

I have already started handmaking the gifts / the clothing for my granddaughter.
For her birthday she is getting a colorful little skirt, and her doll is getting one too—in a matching look.

Mel, your socks look cool. You did a great job making sure the pattern runs the same on both of them. I rarely manage to do that.