Latest Forum Posts by: mowi 19

Happy birthday, Sonja. I wish you plenty of time in the coming year for the beautiful things in life and for everything you love.

Best wishes
Monika

Happy birthday, Nina, and I hope you have a truly wonderful celebration with your loved ones. Enjoy this day—it’s all yours.

Warm
regards, Monika

In the Frühlingswiese collection, there are many different egg cups and egg cozies, all of which are very easy to crochet. The matching placemats and coasters, as well as the floral decorations, look very pretty with them. This is also a great way to use up leftover yarn.

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These matching wrist warmers are great for knitting with leftover Merino yarn. Well suited for beginners with basic skills and quick to knit.

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This headband for babies was made from scraps left over from a little dress and looks absolutely adorable. It can be knitted in any length.

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Little gnomes can be crocheted from leftover yarn and used in many different ways: as gift packaging, as toys, for storing small items, and also as an Advent calendar. 
Here you can use up lots of leftover yarn and at the same time have a cute decoration or a lovely gift.

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These cute door hangers are a huge hit with kids. They love hanging the little bear or the owl on the door and clearly signaling whether they want visitors or not. They’re also great for the restroom or bathroom—fun for the whole family.

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These stash busters love all your leftover yarn best. They use it to conjure up practical containers that can be used at children's birthday parties, for example, and bring joy. They’re also great for presenting small gifts. They can be used in many ways, and it’s so much fun to get creative here.
A great project for beginners.

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A sweater with a matching sleeping bag (swaddle sack) for teddies and dolls (35–40 cm) - easy to knit and an ideal gift. 

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A headband is quick to knit.  Lots of colorful leftover yarn can be used here. And along the way, you’ll learn a very pretty, unusual lace pattern.

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These baby shoes with a heart can also be crocheted very quickly from leftover yarn - in any color you like. That gives you a lovely little gift right away that will bring joy.

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A small shopping bag for toddlers, filled with lemons and carrots - that’s sure to make toddlers happy. They can use it to stock their play store or even help with the shopping.
All pieces are quick and easy to crochet from leftover yarn.

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These cute striped pants for teddies (40 cm) are a great beginner project that can be knitted from small amounts of leftover yarn. They even have a hole for the little tail.

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I knitted these summer clothes for my Fynn (25–30 cm teddy). He looks absolutely adorable in them. Both pieces are well suited for beginners and are very easy to knit yourself.

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And here’s another little jacket for the small teddies. My Charly (20–25 cm) looks sweet as can be in it.

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This winter set for babies is knitted from leftover sock yarn and is easy to make. Here you’ll also get to know the simple mowi heel.

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Doll clothes are always a hit, and they’re a great way to use up leftover yarn. Here you’ll find several models that you’ll enjoy and that fit dolls—and usually teddies too—with a size of 45–50 cm.

A sweet pair of leggings for dolls that is easy to knit:

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This pretty cardigan with the hat was also knitted from leftover yarn with RVO. Any doll mom will be delighted, no matter how old she is.

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Two different styles of doll pants—simple and quick.

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This Schlüttli matches the pants perfectly and looks simply adorable on a doll.

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And the pullover with the side button placket also matches the pants perfectly.

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A baby needs a soft cuddly blanket, preferably one with a heart. This one is sure to bring joy and is easy to crochet if you have good knitting experience.

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Here are decorative covers for tissues, both of which are easy to crochet. And they always make a great gift, too.

The large cardboard boxes can hide under this cover and be placed in any room, always in matching colors. Leftover yarn works very well here.

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And this one fits 10 Tempo tissues. By now we fold them ourselves and take them from the large box. That way we save a lot of plastic. 

The small pouch is explained in several variations, and it’s fun to crochet. Lots of leftover yarn can be put to pretty good use here. By the way, it’s a lovely idea for a Valentine’s gift, because you can also hide a voucher in this pouch, for example.

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These ladybugs brighten up any kitchen. They look cute and are ready for hot pots. I use them every day, and I’m glad I have them.

The two oven mitts are very easy and quick to finish crocheting and are also perfect for beginners with basic knowledge.

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Do you have a toddler at home, or do you know one? With this food for their dolls and teddy bears, you’re sure to make them very happy. That way, they can join in eating their favorite foods in the future—for example fried egg, toast, butter, pasta, and vegetables.

The pattern includes a selection of the most common foods and is very easy to crochet, even for beginners with basic knowledge. 

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Easter is coming soon. How about a colorful spring meadow on the table already? It’s easy and quick to crochet from leftover yarn and is guaranteed to bring good cheer.

The pattern includes placemats and matching coasters, flower decorations, and various egg cozies and egg cups.

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This pillowcase looks different on both sides and is perfect for snuggling. It’s easy to knit if you have some knitting experience. You can also adjust the size by changing the yarn weight.

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Plastic on your ears? No thanks! My husband came up with the idea for these very comfortable crocheted ear pads for his headphones. And I crocheted some for myself right away. They feel really cozy.

Easy to crochet — two different standard sizes are described.

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What toddler wouldn’t love a bag that fits their own balance bike, tricycle, or Puky perfectly? Here comes that bag, and you can easily crochet it yourself. There will be lots of joy when you give it as a gift.

The little ones are sure to know exactly how they want to use a bag like this. They can take treasures along on the go, or their favorite cuddly toy can ride along in the future.

Recommended for experienced crocheters.

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A shoulder bag is fun too. It can be worn, for example, on the way to kindergarten or on walks. Here you can even adjust the straps to different lengths, so the bag can grow with the child for a while.

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Wow, Claudia, I really like the colors of your yarn cake. Yeah, it’s truly not easy to resist then. In moments like that, I think of my stash “shop” at home and steer clear of the yarn sections for now—even online.

Marion, your scrap project turned out really great. The pattern is fantastic.

I’m going to get back to knitting my sweater. I’m in the home stretch now… yay. :)

I wish you all a wonderful, woolly day! (It’s still stormy here...)

Sandra, I’m so happy for you—or rather, for all of you. Yes, Anton is getting bigger and more independent. It’s only a matter of time before nothing is safe from him anymore—not even a crib. ;-) Basically, he really deserves praise for this, because for him it’s a real sense of accomplishment.

I hope you all continue to have a wonderful vacation together.

Oh, Heike, I was in a similar situation recently. My sweater is coming along... and I’m still figuring out what to work on next.

But now I’m in the home stretch with my sweater. All that’s left is the button placket at the top and the collar—and then, of course, weave in the ends. Then I can finally wear it.

How about this cute door-guard owl? Her name is Ruhu, and she keeps things peaceful—especially by making sure no one enters the room uninvited. Whether it’s the restroom, bathroom, study, or children’s room, Ruhu is popular everywhere, especially with children.

The owl is easy to crochet, even for beginners with basic skills. Leftover yarn in various colors is completely sufficient here.

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There’s also a little guard bear for all bear lovers. Of course, he keeps watch just as well.

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Yeah, I feel exactly the same way as Ina. It’s really stormy and wild out there today—there have already been a few fallen trees in the area, but everything’s fine here in our town. I’m going to curl up with my husband and some yarn now.

Warm regards from Monika

It’s clear—I love knitting and crocheting for my two granddaughters the most. It’s always a joy, because their parents really appreciate having a grandma who keeps the kids supplied with knitted items.

I also enjoy knitting for my husband and a friend, because they love it, too.

Everyone loves the socks with the mowi heel! You can actually knit these even if you’ve been too nervous to try your hand at socks before. It’s really easy and is explained using the CraSyTrio—that is, with 3 needles.

The pattern provides detailed instructions for 4 sizes, so you can knit socks for everyone in your family. A chart for additional sock sizes is also included.

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Belated best wishes and, for the new year of your life, plenty of whatever you wish for.

Warm
regards, Monika

Belatedly, I’d like to wish you all the best for your new year of life. May it bring you lots of joy.

With love
Monika

Belated happy birthday and here’s to a fantastic new year with plenty of time for the beautiful things in life.

Warm
regards, Monika

Belated wishes bring joy, too. So, dear Carola, I’d like to wish you all the best, even if belatedly, and a new year of life filled with many happy moments.

Kind regards,
Monika

Claudia, yes, I’m sticking with it—the second sleeve of the sweater is coming along. And I’m slowly starting to look forward to wearing it.

I find this Feng Shui stuff really interesting, because the energy actually changes when you create space and clear out old stuff. I don’t take it too seriously in every room—that just wouldn’t work for us anyway. But it’s often just little things. When you rearrange or move them around, it immediately feels different.

In any case, it’s time to tidy up—bit by bit.

Marion, your wrist warmers look really nice—something completely different.

As for my sweater, one sleeve is now finished and the second is on the needles. It’s taking quite a while… I’d rather knit smaller things. But I’m also looking forward to wearing the sweater.

Dear Woll-Mone,
I wish you all the best on your birthday! May this new year bring you plenty of what you wish for most.

Warmly
Monika

I wish all visitors and the CP team a wonderful weekend with plenty of time for everything you love.

I’ll be using the time to do some crafts and write patterns. And if the weather cooperates, walks will be on the agenda.

A great weekend project and a lovely Valentine’s Day gift for toddlers is a sleeping bag for a stuffed animal or doll (for sizes around 20 cm). It’s quick to knit and is sure to bring joy.

The pattern includes 2 different versions that even beginners with basic skills can easily follow.

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Every doll mom’s eyes will light up when she receives this cute set—a cardigan and hat—as a gift for her little one. You can easily finish this in time for Valentine’s Day. All you need are colorful scraps in any color combination you like.

The cardigan is knitted using the RVO method and is easy to make, as is the hat.
The set fits dolls measuring 45–50 cm, including Baby Born dolls, as well as small newborns or premature babies.

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Do you have a toddler in the family? Then you'll make them really happy with this bag! Maybe for Valentine's Day—or for Easter or a birthday? It fits perfectly on a Puky, balance bike, or tricycle. What child doesn't love collecting treasures while out and about or taking their favorite cuddly toy along?

If you have a little crochet experience, you can easily crochet the bag. Everything is explained step by step. And there's still plenty of time to finish it by February 14.

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Your little piggy is so, so cute... a really great idea, Mel!

Christina, congratulations on your “new home.” I’m sure it feels just like that.

I recently started looking into Feng Shui again, and since then, the decluttering has begun. A lot of stuff is coming out, and the reward will be better energy and much more space. The yarn diet is a perfect fit for me, of course. Right now, I don’t feel like buying any yarn at all, because it’s actually fun to finally put my stash to good use.

I’m not quite sure yet what I’ll start on after I finish my sweater. Right now, I have a few unfinished pattern projects waiting to be finished. And a crochet project too—the doll sleeping bag. I plan to finish that this month as well.

I wish you all a fantastic day! The sun is shining here, and I’m about to go for a walk with my sweetheart.

This cute hooded newborn jacket is the perfect gift for a new baby. It can be knitted from thicker cotton or soft merino wool, depending on the season when the baby is born. The jacket features a pretty heart-shaped lace pattern and fits up to about 4 months.

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This scarf and loop with its pretty lace pattern can be knitted with any yarn and in any size, just the way you like it. I’d recommend thin gradient yarn or sock yarn.

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This raglan jacket is my constant companion in winter. It’s knitted from merino wool, so it’s cozy and warm. The two pockets, which are knitted in on the sides, are especially practical. The jacket fits sizes 40/42 and even 44. Thanks to the pattern, it hugs the body and accentuates your figure, but it’s also very stretchy.

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Toddlers especially love this little shopping bag. They can use it to help with shopping or to expand their pretend store. The pattern also includes the lemon and the carrot. All parts are easy to make if you have the usual basic skills.

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These cute little elves are very easy to crochet. They’re not just fun for kids—for example, at a children’s birthday party or as an Advent calendar. We adults still have a child inside us who would be thrilled with such original gift wrapping, for example.

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This cute 4-piece set for babies is perfect for knitting with leftover sock yarn and is also suitable for beginners. However, you should have the usual basic knitting skills.

The set consists of a hat, mittens, a neck scarf, and socks knitted with the simple mowi heel.

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Claudia, I also think the hearts look great. I know what you mean about pricked fingers. I have a similar experience when sewing the leather soles onto my slippers.

Now I’ll show you how far I’ve gotten with my sweater. The end is in sight—definitely this month.

Personally, I prefer PDFs because I can print them out and work with them offline.
However, short videos are sometimes helpful for individual steps that are easier to demonstrate that way.

I especially love the crafting group here. It’s just so nice to show each other our current projects. It’s really motivating. Plus, we share tips and other information. That’s how I found out about the campaign to crochet nests for Australia.

Of course, it’s also nice to participate in a crafting group offline. Since I live in the countryside, my group here is unfortunately limited to just my neighbor. Even there, the exchange is very valuable and often sparks new ideas.

Thank you so much, Josefa, for all the titles. :)
It’s really fun to participate here, and it motivates me to keep at it.

Dear Elke,

Today is your birthday, so it’s your day to enjoy in a special way. Let yourself be showered with gifts and pampered. For the new year of your life, I wish you lots of new ideas and continued success.

With all my heart,
Monika

This scarf+cowl is knitted from hand-dyed yarn, which creates an interesting and unique pattern. It features a pretty lace pattern that repeats. This means the scarf+cowl can be knitted in any size you like.

Recommended for experienced knitters.

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My yarn is doing well, too, and it’s dwindling just as slowly as Marion’s (Wollefaden). But I’ll keep at it—I have plenty of supplies, after all.

My material usage in January:

• Nests for Australia – 288 g
• 2 pairs of socks for my granddaughter – 57 g total
• Baby booties for my granddaughter – 45 g
• Hat for my husband – 146 g
• 2 cowls – 110 g
• Loop - 89 g

Total for January - 735 g

I’m kicking off February with my wool sweater, which I hope to wear before spring arrives. The body is finished. It just needs sleeves, the button band in the front, and a collar.

This cozy hooded baby jacket is knitted from soft merino wool and is just the thing for those first spring walks. It fits babies from about 3 to 12 months.

The jacket is easy to knit and has no seams. Everything is clearly explained in the knitting pattern.

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Addendum from me:

• I’ve crocheted lots of leftover yarn (including some I didn’t like) for the nests.
• The hat was a UFO that’s now been finished.
• The yarn diet continues—I started in mid-December and haven’t reordered or bought anything since.

Belated happy birthday! I’m sure you had a lovely celebration with great gifts. May this new year bring you good health, lots of joy, and time for the beautiful things in life.

Best wishes
Monika

I'll just get started—my projects in January:

• 2 different pairs of baby shoes for Juna, my granddaughter
  
  
• Nests for the poor baby animals in Australia
  
  
• Little socks for Juna
  
  
• Two different neck warmers for me
   
  
• A hat and an infinity scarf for my husband
   
  

I also uploaded two patterns in January:

An infinity scarf with a pretty lace pattern



A baby jacket with a hood

Here you’ll learn how to knit socks in a very simple way. With the mowi heel and 3 needles, it really is very easy. You’ll practically get addicted to knitting socks. :) 4 different sizes are explained in detail.

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This little pinafore dress fits a baby and even a toddler up to 3 years old. It grows with them and transforms in a wonderful way.

It’s easy to knit, seamless, and has pretty knitted-in hearts.

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This cowl / shoulder warmer is a great project for beginners, knitted from one skein of cotton. It’s very easy to make with the pattern. Also a super gift idea that’s always well received. 

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This hat with an attached shawl collar is very easy to put on and take off for babies and toddlers thanks to the front buttons. The pretty check pattern came about completely by chance and is explained in detail.

The pattern is also suitable for beginners with knitting experience.

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This little baby pinafore dress has a perfect fit thanks to the higher back. It fits from approx. 6–18 months and is very easy to knit.

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