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In this cute cardigan, your baby will be snug and warm and is sure to feel comfortable. The cardigan is knitted from merino wool and fits babies from about 3 to 12 months.

This baby cardigan is just the right outfit for those first spring walks. 

Easy to knit, with no seams.

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Your cowl turned out really pretty, Marion! :)

Embroidering an X pattern

Spiral rounds

Horizontal pattern

All the best for your birthday, and have a lovely celebration with dear guests who shower you with gifts.

Warm regards,
Monika

Mel, I’m absolutely blown away by your cute little piggy. That’s a brilliant idea that’s sure to bring a lot of joy.

Claudia, as your bag shows, it doesn’t always have to be complicated. The bag looks great even before it’s felted.

I actually finished knitting the cowl last night—so in January. Ta-da—here it is.
It can be worn in different ways, depending on which color combination you want. I also used up two skeins of leftover yarn with this, bringing my total for January to over 700 g.

A great leftover yarn project is this little pouch for 10 packs of tissues. And it’s sure to be very well received as a gift. 

The pouch is very easy to crochet—everything is explained in detail. The pattern even includes several models.

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To go with the doll pants, there is also a Schlüttli with a hat. It also only needs a little yarn and can be knitted with any colorful stripes you like. The Schlüttli and hat fit dolls measuring 45–50 cm as well as small newborns.

Easy to knit with raglan from the top. You’re guaranteed to score points with any doll mommy.

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These two cute pants fit dolls measuring 45–50 cm. They can be knitted very well from leftover yarn and are very easy to make, even for beginners with basic knowledge.

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Happy Birthday, dear Ilona! I wish you a truly wonderful year ahead, with lots of ideas and, of course, good health!

All my love
Monika

Wow, your Anton looks so cute in that costume, Sandra. It’s like it was made just for him. He’s gotten sooo big already. I can’t believe it! It was only a few months ago that he was born... 

Sandra, you always have great ideas. The costume for Anton looks really cute. I can’t wait to see the photo. I’m sure it’ll look great on him.

Mel, your new creature already looks really cute. I’m sure you’ll let us know how it turns out. I’m excited to see!

I probably won’t be able to finish the loop today after all. It’ll carry over into February. Here’s what it looks like now:



I’m very happy with January, though—I’ve used up 646 g of yarn—not counting the loop.

Yesterday my husband put together a new hallway dresser, and today I happily filled two large drawers with yarn that had been stored in boxes until now. It’s such a great feeling to have so much stash. So I’m not worried that I can keep up my yarn diet for quite a while. Because there’s no room for another cabinet—we’d have to move. ;-)

Crocheting love birds

I wish everyone here a wonderful weekend, too. With this crazy weather, I’m going to curl up and do some knitting. I’m also going to bake a delicious cherry cake, and I plan to write some patterns as well.

I’m thrilled and very touched by your stories, Ina and Mel. The little guy is so cute, and you can clearly see that he really loves the sloth. Yes, that really brings joy.

So I’ve been thinking about what my best crafting experience has been. Of course, there are many…
But the best one was definitely when my granddaughter (the daughter of our foster daughter) asked me to crochet a suit for her stuffed animal. She’d been carrying that little sheep around for more than 10 years by then, and it was about to fall apart. So I crocheted a suit for the little sheep, and she’s still absolutely thrilled with it today. That way, the little sheep got a new lease on life, and she can even still take it to bed with her—even at 13 years old. Here’s what it looked like after I finished crocheting it:



There’s just nothing more rewarding than giving gifts to children. And yes, of course there are adults who are also very happy to receive something handmade. My kids are always thrilled with the knitted and crocheted items for the grandchildren.

These baby leggings fulfill every wish for both baby and mom. That’s because they fit even the thickest diapers, including cloth diapers. The leggings keep the baby nice and warm while being very comfortable, as they conform perfectly to the body.

Easy to knit if you have some knitting experience. The leggings grow with the baby for a while; they fit from about 3 to 18 months.

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With this cute set for dolls (45–50 cm), you can make any doll mom’s eyes light up. It can be knitted in a variety of colors using leftover yarn in any color combination.

Easy to knit as a top-down raglan, even for beginners with some knitting experience.

The set also fits small newborns or premature babies.

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A baby is sure to feel cozy when snuggled up in a soft, warm merino wool cardigan like this. The hood is attached and can be pulled up as needed. It’s just the right outfit for upcoming spring walks. And it’s also a lovely weekend project.

The cardigan fits approximately 3–12 months, at minimum. It has no seams and can easily be knitted following the pattern.

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Intarsia

Marion, your collar looks great, too. I’m sure your husband will be delighted.

Teddies (25–30 cm) need sporty clothes in summer too. I designed this summer outfit for my Fynn. It’s very easy to knit, also suitable for beginners with basic skills.

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For larger teddies or dolls (40 cm), these sweet striped pants can be knitted for summer. There’s even a hole worked in for teddies that have a little tail, which looks especially cute.

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Your baby is sure to look absolutely adorable in these cute summer pants. The pants look equally great on girls and boys. They can also be knitted with long legs. The raised bib at the back ensures a perfect fit.

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This poncho shawl is a must-have for cool summer evenings and walks. It keeps you nice and warm yet is very lightweight. The pretty lace pattern and pink waves are real eye-catchers.

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This baby pinafore dress with an openwork pattern is a cute summer eye-catcher, but it can be worn at any time of year, for example with a shirt or sweater underneath.

The dress fits from about 3 months to 1.5 years.

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Note: The dress is also available as a set with a matching headband and crocheted booties.

This pretty tunic with a heart lace pattern and lace-pattern hem is knitted with waist shaping, giving it a beautifully figure-hugging fit. The pattern is written for size 40/42 and is easy for experienced knitters to make.

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This romantic cotton summer skirt has lots of pretty details and can be knitted by experienced knitters in any size and length, even for children. 

Just start on it now so it will be finished in time for spring.

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The “Blue Wave” summer top is a pretty eye-catcher, and knitting it is a blast. It never gets boring. The top features an interesting lace pattern interspersed with waves… reminiscent of the ocean, sun, and beach.

For experienced knitters, this is a lovely project that you can start right away.

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This cuddly warm baby knitted jacket with a hood made of merino wool has just arrived in my shop. It’s easy to knit seamlessly and fits from 4 to at least 12 months.

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Happy birthday, and may you have a wonderful celebration with loved ones and all your wishes come true.

Warm regards,
Monika

Dear Barbara,

I can totally relate—it would be sad for me, too, if I couldn’t work with my yarn.

But you know, the yarn is surely waiting patiently until you’re feeling well enough again to create pretty things with it. Just keep picturing it and believe that the time will come soon.

Then the joy will be immense! :)

Warm regards—from eastern Bavaria
Monika

Dear Ina,

your envelope idea is a real hit. When I received such a great envelope from you during the swap, I was blown away. And I’m definitely going to make envelopes like these out of old calendar pictures now. There really is no prettier way to wrap gifts. It’s also a lovely way to wrap cash gifts.

A big thank you from me, too, for sharing!

Knitting house slippers

A warm welcome, dear Christine, here with us in the forum! :)

No, you’re by no means too late, because you can start anytime. It’s only January, after all. If you start now, for example, your yarn diet will just last a little longer. That’s no problem. ;-)

Just join in. Everyone will be honored, whether they stick with the diet for 1, 2, or 3 months, half a year, or longer.

Best regards 
Monika

This spring meadow is a pretty decoration that’s very easy to crochet, even for beginners. It consists of round placemats and coasters with a floral border, scattered floral decorations, and many different egg cozies / egg cups. It’s also a great way to use up leftover yarn.

All pieces are explained in detail, some also with photos.

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Crocheting a triangular shawl

Thanks, Ruth! :-) Yes, the yarn really has a luxurious feel to it because it’s lustrous yarn. A blend of viscose, cotton, and linen. It feels great. I’m using it to make a loop scarf for my husband.

Petra, thanks to you, too! :-) I’d traded for that wool a while back, and now it’s finally found a use. It’s just right for a men’s hat.

Your scarf looks great. It’s a wonderful example of what you can create with simple patterns. Your grandson is sure to love it.

Happy birthday and all the best! May the coming year bring you plenty of what you wish for most.

Warm regards
Monika

Dear Sarah,
I wish you all the best and everything wonderful on your birthday. Make sure to celebrate in style and receive plenty of gifts. May this new year of your life treat you to many lovely surprises and fresh ideas.

Warm regards,
Monika

This owl has a very special job that’s especially loved by kids. It stands guard at the bedroom door to make sure no one comes in uninvited. This door-guard owl is also great for the toilet door, bathroom, or home office. Why not crochet some for the whole family right away?

The owl is very easy to crochet using leftover yarn. Every step is explained and demonstrated in great detail.

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This loop can also be worn as a scarf or stole. It features a pretty lace pattern and can be knitted with any type of yarn. I’d recommend thin variegated yarn or even sock yarn. The length and width can be easily adjusted to suit your needs.

Recommended for experienced knitters.

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I just finished two cowl scarves and a hat for my husband, and I’ll wrap up the month by making a loop scarf for him.

Here’s my second collar scarf—this time with gold buttons that I found just in time on my swap platform. They came at just the right moment.

 

And here’s the start of the cowl for my sweetheart:



It’s not supposed to become a UFO, but should be finished in the next few days.

My yarn is doing very well. I’ve already knitted over 600 g this month. But there are still plenty of scraps and a large stash left, so I’m definitely sticking with the yarn diet. This fits in perfectly with the start of spring cleaning.

Ruth, my crafting bug has just kicked in again. ;-) While our friend was staying with us for a while, I didn’t get much done on my needles. I don’t actually knit that much. Well, it’s still a few hours a day, mostly in the evenings while watching movies. I’m really grateful to my husband for his understanding.

Claudia, you really got a super nice gift. Even the packaging is a highlight! I’d leave that out on display for a while, too. Your creativity will surely come back—it’s okay to let it rest a bit, considering how hard you’ve been working lately.

Petra, I finally got to admire your blanket. That’s a great idea to sew the individual pieces together. It looks very cozy.

Chenille yarn

Oh dear, Christina, I can only hope for you all that the weather changes soon.

Ruth, you’ve made something really cute again. Those little bears are absolutely adorable—a great pair! And the clown turned out great, too.

Petra, I’m looking forward to seeing the photo of your blanket—it’s not showing up for me… if you’ve already uploaded it.

I’ve also managed to finish another UFO right on time—the hat for my husband. It had been sitting around long enough. Here’s what it looks like now that it’s finished. And my husband really loves it.



And yesterday I finished knitting the second neck warmer. I’ll take a picture of it tomorrow. And today I’m starting another loop scarf with leftover yarn. It’s a great project to work on while watching movies. 

A crocheted plant pot with butterflies for the first spring flowers—Grandma is sure to love it. Especially if you give her the colorful flowers inside along with it.

Very easy to crochet and can be made in any color. You can also use up leftover yarn to make this.

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A nice little gift—not just for Grandma—is this crocheted tissue pouch that fits in any handbag. Practical, eco-friendly, and decorative, too.

Very easy to crochet. Various designs are explained.

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