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These little lucky animals will bring you joy in the kitchen. They spread good cheer and are eager to protect your hands from hot pots, pans, and baking sheets. They simply do a great job as oven mitts.

Easy to crochet, even for beginners with basic skills. Everything is explained clearly.

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How about a decorative door hanger that guards the door? This little bear shows exactly whether the door can be opened or needs to stay locked.

Perfect for the door to the bathroom, restroom, office, bedroom, and of course a child's room. Because for kids, a door guard like this is an absolute hit. You're sure to score points with a gift like this.

It's easy to crochet if you have basic crochet skills. It's also a great way to use up leftover yarn.

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If you prefer owls, there is also an owl as a door guard.

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Note: There is also a value set in my shop with both door guards.

This newborn baby jacket made of cotton is knitted in a traditional costume style with a pretty lace pattern. A very lovely project for experienced knitters and the perfect gift for a birth.

The jacket also fits larger dolls measuring 50–60 cm.

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Do you have a toddler in the family with a Puky, tricycle, or balance bike? Then you’ll make them incredibly happy with this bag. It fits perfectly on these vehicles. That way, for example, their favorite stuffed animal can come along for the ride, or they can collect treasures along the way.

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This infinity scarf with its pretty lace pattern is versatile and looks great when knitted with any yarn. It’s fun to knit and watch it take shape. The specified width and length can also be easily adjusted.

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Idea for a crochet project

First row 

This sporty summer outfit for teddy bears (25–30 cm) can also be knitted very easily and quickly by beginners using leftover yarn. I designed it for my Fynn.

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You can bring spring into your home right now, or rather onto your breakfast table. It will put you in a good mood right away and is really fun to crochet. 

The pattern includes placemats with a floral border, matching coasters, floral scatter decorations, and various egg cozy sets - including some fun ones.

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This round-neck/shoulder warmer is a great beginner’s pattern. The knitting pattern is also optimized for beginners. Basic knitting skills are required.

It also makes a great gift.

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YouTube tutorial video

Yes, I’m doing very well and I’m looking forward to 2020!
My resolution is to enjoy life in every moment, with everything it brings me.

Mel, that looks great—it’s a wonderful idea for your gift. :)

I’m knitting a sweater for myself, a hat for my husband, and a cowl for myself. I feel the same way—I need several projects going at once so it never gets boring.

Traditional Knit Cardigan

Knitting pattern for an infinity scarf with a pretty lace pattern that can be worn in many different, personalized ways. You can use any (preferably thin) yarn for this project. Gradient yarn works especially well, but sock yarn also produces a beautiful result.

The width and length can also be adjusted.

Recommended for intermediate knitters.

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Congratulations and have a wonderful celebration with your dear guests!

All my love
Monika

Yoga Socks

X-pattern (I just made that up...) ;-)

Sewing needle

Cone (for yarn)

I see it now, Josefa. Thanks for testing it. The update didn’t show up for me until much later.
Here’s the link to the forum game, for anyone who’d like to join in:

https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/117830/forenspiel-handarbeiten-von-a-z

Now it’s visible—thanks, Josefa! :)

I just created a forum game. It’s called:
Crafts from A to Z

Unfortunately, I can’t find it in the list. Josefa, maybe you can help? Did I miss something, or do new threads need to be approved by you guys first?

The goal of this forum game is to find words in alphabetical order from A to Z that all relate to the topic of crafts. They must have something to do with knitting, crocheting, sewing, arts and crafts, or other types of crafts.

Are you ready? I’ll just start with A, and then you can take it from there.

A = Sewing on

It’s a holiday here in Bavaria, too, and I’m enjoying it. I hope everyone has a wonderful day and plenty of time to do what you love.

Wow—there’s really a lot going on here! How wonderful! Our craft group is getting bigger and bigger—that’s really great to see.

Sonja, I’m a huge fan of your amazing creations. You did a fantastic job. It’s great to have you here in our craft group now. :-)

Tina, that hat turned out great. It’s nice that you’re showing us your sweet little treasure.

Christina, no need to be jealous. I’ve been in the same boat—I haven’t gotten much done in the last few weeks either. But I’m getting back to it now, because I’ve got both the ideas and the yarn all ready to go.

Claudia, my hat’s off to you for that blanket! You nailed it—the result turned out absolutely fantastic, and now you can enjoy snuggling up with it for a few more weeks.

Mel, a new year has just begun, and the ideas will surely start flowing. Let’s look forward to lots of beautiful new projects that we can then share here.

I quickly crocheted some baby booties from leftover yarn over the last two days, and I’ll be sending them off tomorrow because they’re needed. So I’ve already finished my “yarn rescue” project for this month. Here’s what the little booties look like:



And today I’m winding some thick yarn from Finkhof so my husband can wear his new hat soon. Claudia, what’s the name of that fleece you can sew into the hats?

I wish you all a wonderful and creative day!

Best regards
Monika

On your special day today, I hope you have a celebration that brings you joy, with dear guests who appreciate you. May this new year of your life also bring you many blessings.

With love
Monika

Happy birthday, and I wish you a new year of life full of joy and plenty of time for the important things in life!

All my love
Monika

Happy Birthday! May the new year of your life bring many lovely surprises.

Best wishes
Monika

Congratulations on completing another trip around the sun. I wish you lots of what you love.

All my love
Monika

Marlene, you’ve picked out a lovely project—I really like it.

Tina, I’m looking forward to seeing your hats. That’s a really great idea, and it’ll probably make Dad very proud.

Claudia, a blanket like that is just the thing—it’s perfect for this time of year. I could really use a project like that right now, something that just comes together on its own without me having to think too much. Right now, I’ve got a few baby booties on my crochet hook, made from leftover yarn. They’ll be finished tomorrow, and then I’ll take a photo. I’ve worked from my own pattern again, this time in dark blue and white.

My husband mentioned today that he’d like a new hat—one that’s thicker than the ones he has so far. Well, I’ll go pick out some yarn and knit him one. I have no idea yet what it should look like. I just know that this time I’ll sew in a fleece lining for him.

In any case, I’m looking forward to everything we’ll be making together here.

It’s funny how ideas come about… Yesterday I finally had a brilliant idea for my loop scarf, or collar scarf. And then I looked at the yarn I’d chosen for it… and I actually like it better for a jacket for Juna—I could practically picture it. So now I have the idea (actually two), but I have a new decision to make—namely, choosing the right yarn. ;-) 

I do it just like Ina, except that I keep those clear zip-top bags in a drawer. That way, I can find them faster. And I also need to be able to see and compare them.

However, I’m not quite as organized as you are. I always keep a selection of the ones I need right now (or will need soon) on a shelf in a box, along with other small items that I use often. My crochet hooks stand in my scrap-yarn containers. 

Tina, a baby like that really is a wonderful addition to the family. Make sure to enjoy it, because the little ones grow up way too fast. Great idea with the hat for your two men. :-)

Mel, that warm winter set looks really cozy; it looks even better on.

Last night I had some more ideas about what else I want to make in the near future. I’ve added a little dress for the dolls and a colorful skirt for Linja to the list. For now, I’m going to start on the cowl for myself, because I can tell I really want to wear it.

I also already have a vague idea of how to continue with my sweater.

And I’ve also set myself goals for what I want to achieve this year. One of them is revising all my patterns. And of course I’m joining in with the yarn diet and want to use up quite a lot of yarn.

I wish you all a lovely weekend!

My goodness, you’re all so hard at work! What a cute little mole—you really did a great job on that, Ruht.
Mel, your hat looks very cozy, too. And I’m already excited to see your finished pillowcase, Marion.

I’m going through a bit of an artistic slump right now… sort of. A thousand ideas are swirling around in my head—and for so many different projects, too. I just can’t decide what to work on.

My sweater has turned into a UFO for now, because I’m still missing that spark of inspiration for the neckline on the front.

Then I’d like to knit myself a cowl or a loop scarf, but I can’t decide on a pattern. Once again, my perfectionism is holding me back…

And hats are also on the agenda—as well as little slippers for Juna (though those can wait).

I think things won’t really get going again until our guests leave—in a week. Then my needles will definitely be working overtime again. :)

I’m in! I haven’t ordered anything in the last 2–3 weeks either, because after all, I have enough yarn.

My goal is to stick with it for the whole year. Let’s see how far I get—I’ll tackle it month by month. That’ll definitely make it easier.

At least I was able to walk right past the mountains of yarn in the stores in December. ;-)

This cowl with the pretty lace pattern can also be knitted as a scarf. Any (preferably thin) yarn can be used, and the measurements can easily be changed to suit your own wishes.

The scarf is ideal for any season, because even on cool summer evenings it feels good to protect your throat and neck.

Recommended for advanced knitters.

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These lucky ladybugs are perfect kitchen helpers and look great, too. They disguise themselves as oven mitts and are ready for hot pots and baking sheets.

They’re very easy to crochet, even for beginners with some crochet experience. Everything is well explained.

Of course, they also make a great gift.

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It’s that time of year again when the little ones love to be out and about on their balance bikes, Pukys, or tricycles. With this bag, you’re guaranteed to make the little racers very happy. It fits perfectly on the handlebars. Ideal for taking their favorite stuffed animal for a ride or collecting treasures along the way.

Recommended for experienced crocheters.

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Little by little, the urge to knit something for spring is setting in. How about this pretty top with a lace pattern? The spring feelings will come all by themselves as you knit.

Recommended for advanced knitters. The pattern contains all individual steps and the pattern stitch.
The measurements fit sizes 38-42.

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Congratulations on completing another year, and have a wonderful time celebrating. May the new year bring you everything you wish for.

With love
Monika

Thank you, Josefa—I wish the same for you.

I also wish all visitors here a wonderful weekend with plenty of time for crafting. We’ll take it easy with walks—maybe in the snow—and good conversations with friends.

From the bottom of my heart, I wish you a wonderful birthday and, for the year ahead, plenty of time for everything that brings you joy.

All my love
Monika

I wish you all the best for your birthday and a wonderful new year of life!

Warm regards,
Monika

Thanks for the great photos, Christina and Petra (very cozy).

It was “boring” for us, too—and lovely! We still have our friend from the north visiting (which is why I’m not around here as much as usual).

We had homemade vegetable chips (very tasty!), home-baked crackers (also tasty), and red wine. Nice conversations, accompanied by a music program on MDR:

Nothing spectacular, but exactly the way we like it.

For your birthday, I wish you lots of joy, good health, and happiness. May every day of the coming year hold a wonderful surprise for you.

With love
Monika

All the best and happy birthday! You picked a great one—now there are twice as many reasons to celebrate.

Warm regards,
Monika

Happy Birthday and lots of joy in the new year!

Lots of love
Monika

Happy birthday, Corinna! Today you have two reasons to celebrate—how wonderful!

Warm regards
Monika