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Dear Sandra, I hope Anton gets back to his normal temperature very soon. When the little ones aren’t feeling well, we always feel it too, unfortunately.

Just be there for him—that’s what he needs most right now.

I wish everyone here a wonderful Advent season. We had a very cozy time on the first Sunday of Advent, and I spent some time knitting.

My favorite Christmas recipe, which I’ve refined every year—including just recently.
You can see its origins in the photo below, in my very own personal recipe booklet.
I’ve made it healthier year after year.

Quick Gingerbread Traybake

Ingredients:

• 350 g whole-grain spelt flour
• 100 g runny honey
• 100 g birch sugar
• 200 g ground hazelnuts (roast the whole nuts in the oven at 180 degrees for 10 minutes beforehand)
• 4 tsp gingerbread spice
• 1 tsp ground cloves
• 1 packet of cream of tartar baking powder
• a little vanilla
• 1/4 liter homemade almond milk
• 150 g liquid coconut oil
• 4 eggs (if you want it to be vegan, use an egg substitute)

Mix all ingredients together with a mixer, then spread the mixture onto a greased baking sheet.

Bake at 180 degrees on the convection setting for about 15–20 minutes (depending on your oven).

Then let it cool slightly and coat with chocolate glaze.

If you keep the gingerbread traybake in a cool place, it will last about 2 weeks. But it never lasts that long—we eat it all up before then. ;-)

Here’s a photo of the original recipe:



For the first day of Advent, I’m giving you a candle and an angel to go with it. It’s sitting on our table.

Claudia, your embroidered decoration looks really pretty. It’s often the simple things that make a big impact.

Ina, I really love your felt slippers! I’ve added them to my wish list, and someday I’ll make a pair myself. My husband will be the first to get a pair—he loves moccasins. It’s interesting to see what they look like before and after. My only little “problem” is that I don’t have those shoe stretchers. Do you have to have them, or is there another way? Of course, I want mine to turn out just as beautiful as yours. And they absolutely have to have leather soles. Oh, I see... I’ll probably end up making them for the whole family, including the grandkids. :-)

I’ve already made pretty good progress on the baby jacket. The body and one sleeve are finished. So things are moving along. Tomorrow I’ll take a photo and show it to you all.

Great! That’s wonderful, Josefa. You need a vacation too, and the New Year period is a good opportunity for that. :)

We’ll still have fun here anyway, even if there’s no awards ceremony.

Happy birthday and have a lovely First Sunday of Advent! That means there are two reasons to celebrate. :)

Best wishes,
Monika

Happy birthday, and have a wonderful First Sunday of Advent! Enjoy yourself and let others celebrate you! Today is your day!

Warm regards,
Monika

I’m just stocking up on supplies in December… then I’ll easily manage it next year.

You’ll get the perfect last-minute Christmas decorations that you can crochet very quickly in this 3-part pattern. With it, you can make various garlands and poinsettias as tree ornaments, table decorations, and for decorating gifts.

A great idea for beginners with basic skills.

Go to the crochet pattern

 

Toddlers feel very comfortable in these leggings. They’re comfortable, cozy, and warm. These leggings even grow with your child.

Everything is explained clearly, so even beginners with some knitting experience can follow along.
They fit children from about 1.5 to 3.5 years old.

Click here for the knitting pattern

In this jacket and hat made from fluffy sock yarn, the baby will be nice and cozy. Snugly wrapped up in it, they’re sure to look adorable enough to cuddle.

The set fits 3–12 months (and if you like, there are matching pants available too).

For advanced knitters.

Click here for the knitting pattern

Now is the time when we want our necks to be nice and cozy warm. A simple cowl and shoulder warmer like this can work wonders. And it’s also very easy to knit. A true beginner’s project that you can use to make other people happy, too.

Go to the knitting pattern here

What could be cozier and snugglier for a baby than a warm sleeping bag made of soft merino wool? You can still finish knitting this one in time for Christmas. Everything is described in detail and is very easy for experienced knitters to recreate.

The sleeping bag fits from 3 to at least 12 months.

Click here for the knitting pattern

Quick, easy, and impressive—this last-minute Christmas decoration is just the thing. With it, you can still make everything look beautifully festive at the last minute.

A few branches, a crochet hook, and matching leftover yarn—that’s all you need.

Very easy for beginners with basic knowledge to crochet.

Quickly grab the pattern and get started.

To the crochet pattern

Happy birthday! I wish you a day full of wonderful surprises and kind people who spoil and appreciate you.

All the best
Monika

Wishing you a very happy birthday and a day full of joy, with thoughtful gifts.

Best wishes
Monika

Now it’s getting Christmassy. And if you want to crochet some quick decorations, you’ll find the right ideas here. 3 different patterns will help you create a festive atmosphere in no time.

And the best part: Even beginners will enjoy crocheting these pretty decorations.
Basic knowledge is required.

Go to the crochet pattern

It's starting to feel Christmassy, and with this decoration it can happen in just a few minutes. All the pieces can be crocheted in just a few minutes and instantly bring a cozy atmosphere to the room. Whether on branches, on the table, or as decorations on gifts.

For beginners with basic skills, a really lovely project.

To the crochet pattern here

You can crochet the perfect last-minute decoration—ready in a flash—with this pattern. All you need is a little leftover yarn, and you’re ready to go.

A small tree or a few branches can create a festive atmosphere in just a few minutes with this decoration.

Get the pattern (3-pack) and let yourself be inspired.

Go to the crochet pattern

How about some quick last-minute Christmas decorations to crochet? 3 different patterns are included.  The garlands can be crocheted in any length and are also great for decorating gifts. They also look pretty as scatter decorations. Some possible uses are included in the pattern.

A few bits of leftover yarn are all you need to get started. In half an hour, you can already make quite a bit to create a Christmas atmosphere.

Go to the crochet pattern for 3 Christmas decorations

Oh, how cute, Claudia! Yeah, that bear definitely wanted to come into the world right away. :)
I know that feeling too—when an idea just has to be put into action immediately.

And now... ta-daaa... I’m finally showing you the Christmas decorations. You can see more pictures tomorrow in the uploaded pattern. 

Oh yes, Ruth, I’m sure I’ll come up with something. A dollhouse is bound to happen sooner or later. I’m already looking forward to it (just as much as Linja, I’m sure).

Hi Barbara,

to become an author here, it’s important to register a business. To do that, you’ll need to get a tax ID number from the tax office. So it’s not possible without one.

Best regards, Monika

Ruth, your puppet dolls turned out great. You’re so incredibly hardworking and really good at what you create.

I finally made a little progress on the baby jacket today, but just a tiny bit. I still have so many other things to do. Now I’m going to finish the Christmas decorations first so I can show them to you. They’re very simple but still make a big impact. I’m sure I’ll have them finished by the weekend.

And so I have a bigger project on the go—something I can knit every now and then without having to think too much—I’m going to knit myself a sweater for a change. I already have the dark red yarn for it—which I snagged on a swap site, by the way.

Everything is now decorated for Christmas, and the first candles are already lit.

Have fun knitting or crafting, and have a lovely evening!

Best wishes, Monika

Ruth, that’s such a good idea—putting the dollhouse on a shelf. Ah, it really brings back childhood dreams. Too bad I don’t have my dollhouse furniture anymore… It really makes me feel nostalgic.

All your rooms are beautiful.

I have a feeling that Linja will get a dollhouse from her other grandparents this year or next. Then I’ll have something we can play with together. :)

I love circular knitting needles and the CraSy Trio. These days, almost all of my needles are made of wood or bamboo. They just feel better in my hands.

You shouldn’t settle for cheap needles here, because I’ve had the experience of them breaking.

Unfortunately, I’ve had a bad experience with the Knit Pro interchangeable needles. For one thing, the tips keep coming loose, so the yarn gets caught in between. And then, once, a needle actually broke. That hasn’t happened to me with my other wooden needles.

A pinafore dress that grows with your child—a dream for all knitting grandmas and moms. This little dress fits a baby and still fits a 3-year-old girl. It has a little heart pattern that is spread across the whole dress and is simply knitted in with knit and purl stitches. Pure love!

Everything is explained well, so even beginners with knitting experience(!) can make the dress.

Here’s the knitting pattern

A baby blanket with hearts — there’s a lot of love in it. It is knitted from cuddly-soft extra fine merino wool and is the perfect gift for a baby.

Difficulty level: medium

Click here for the knitting pattern

This bag, crocheted with a heart and from the heart, fits perfectly on a balance bike, tricycle, or Puky. It simply needs to be pulled over the handlebars. It’s sure to make your child or grandchild very happy at Christmas. Children love bags where they can put their treasures. Even a cuddly toy can ride along here.

Suitable for experienced crocheters. Everything is explained in detail.

To the crochet pattern

This mini sleeping bag for small dolls and stuffed animals (approx. 20 cm) can also be knitted quickly and easily using leftover yarn. Here you get 2 different models at once.

Go to the knitting pattern

Leggings for a doll—that will make children's hearts beat faster, and they are quick and easy to knit. Leftover yarn is enough for this, too.

These fit dolls measuring about 45–50 cm, so they also fit Baby Born.
A lovely additional Christmas gift!

Go to the knitting pattern here

This 4-piece baby set can be quickly and easily knitted from leftover yarn—for example, sock yarn. It will keep baby perfectly warm and cozy. 

Here’s the knitting pattern

This pretty triangular shawl doubles as a poncho. For experienced knitters, this is a wonderful project that never gets boring. It’s just the thing for the winter months—that way, the shawl will be finished in time for spring, when you can show it off. It’s guaranteed to turn heads.

View the knitting pattern

This cute baby pinafore dress features a lovely lace pattern that I recreated from a 50-year-old children's jacket of my own. The baby wears it as a dress, and later it can be worn as a tunic or little pinafore. Of course, you can choose the length however you like.

Recommended for experienced knitters. Fits from about 3 months to 18 months.

To the knitting pattern

 

Dear Christina, I’m sending you a private message.

The currently most popular patterns in mowi19’s shop:

Top 1 - The socks with the ingeniously easy-to-knit mowi heel

You can do this too if you have knitting experience but have never knitted socks before.




Top 2 - Leggings for toddlers made from sock yarn

Easy to knit if you have knitting experience. Cozy and warm, and fits sizes 98-110.




Top 3 - The sweater for bears and dolls - 25-30 cm

This cute raglan sweater was designed for Teddy Fynn, but also fits other cuddly friends of a similar size. Easy to knit if you have knitting experience.



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The overall Top 3 in mowi19’s shop

Top 1 - The socks with the ingeniously simple mowi heel

Still THE bestseller! 




Top 2 - The shoulder warmer and cowl

Simple and ideal for beginners with basic skills. Always a beautiful result. It’s guaranteed to be snatched right out of your hands.




Top 3 - The adjustable pinafore dress for ages 1.5 to 5

This pinafore dress is very popular because this favorite piece can be worn for a very long time. It is also easy to knit, has no seams, and looks very pretty with the knitted-in hearts.

I have a collection like that too, Ina. Yes, you’re right—some of it really is still current, or has become current again. I’ll probably sort through mine soon as well.

Then I’ll put them on the swap portal, where I’ve already listed lots of things. In return, I swap for whatever I might need at the time, for example yarn, household items, books, music, or even clothes. I’ve already found things there that I couldn’t buy anywhere else.

If you’re interested, I’d be happy to send you (or anyone else who wants it) the link via private message.

That’s absolutely adorable, Ruth. There are even little kittens and an Advent wreath. The smartphone almost feels like a leap in time, because the setting actually fits right in with the era when we were kids.

I prefer natural fibers, and my favorites among them are merino wool and cotton. Baby merino is also on my shortlist when I’m knitting for kids. Alpaca is also very comfortable against the skin.

Wow, you guys have some great secret recipes—and in their original form, too. Yes, I’m one of those people who’s written down recipes. I’ve even got three little notebooks now where I write down everything I’ve tried and liked. I’ve created a lot of them myself.

I’ll flip through them a bit and see what I can find. And I already know what else I’ll be sharing here… my tried-and-true sheet pan gingerbread. It’s an absolute hit every year. 

Dolls and teddy bears (or preemies) around 45-50 cm tall also need a pretty sweater. This sweater with a side button placket looks like a real baby sweater, and it will instantly make every doll mommy’s heart beat faster. :)

Easy to knit, with raglan from the top. Everything is explained in detail. However, knitting experience is recommended.

To the knitting pattern and more

For the little ones, this cute collared sweater is a lovely eye-catcher. There’s a heart embroidered on the front and a flower on the back. It fits sizes 86 to 92. It was my granddaughter’s favorite sweater. Next year, her little sister will get it. :) This shows that the yarn I chose is really hard-wearing, too.

A very nice project for experienced knitters. Maybe even as a Christmas gift?

Click here for the knitting pattern

This fluffy, warm children’s sweater is knitted from sock yarn. It has no seams and is quick and easy to knit. Everything is clearly explained.

The sweater fits size 86/92 and even fits up to size 98. 

Go to the knitting pattern and more info

Tina, your colorful little hearts are a really lovely idea. Yes, the little things can have the biggest impact. Once the three of you have really settled into life together, you’ll surely find more time and motivation for bigger projects again. Kids—and especially babies—really spark the imagination when it comes to knitting and crocheting. :)

Claudia, you’re really making good progress, too. Your boot looks really cool and is sure to be a lovely surprise.

I just picked up my twigs and can finally take photos with my new crocheted decorations.

My goodness, you’ve all been busy crafting again. Such beautiful things have been created here—simply fantastic!

Andrea, the snowmen are absolutely adorable!

Claudia, yes, it’s dangerous to go strolling around town. You come across yarn way too often that you just have to take home with you. And then on top of that, you get projects assigned by your mother-in-law. ;-)

Marlene, I really like your tablecloth. The hearts look very pretty, especially with those bright colors. And the hat turned out great, too. Little projects like that are always very motivating when you’re working on a massive project at the same time.

Mel, I totally get where you’re coming from. Sometimes I feel the same way—I’d rather snuggle up with my husband and watch a movie. But then I knit during the day instead. After all, a relationship needs to be nurtured. Better times are sure to come for you again.

Ina, my son and daughter-in-law also care a lot about the yarn I use for the kids’ clothes. Thanks to them, I’ve become more attuned to quality and am grateful for it.

Over the next few days, I finally want to finish my last-minute Christmas decorations. I just don’t have the time for it during the day right now because there are so many other things to do.

Sandra, your Christmas calendar with the little elves turned out super cute. Would you like to show it here too? I’m totally thrilled!

Yes, Ina, I also think it’s great that you included the original photo here.

Bastelfan, thanks for your muffin recipe. That sounds good, too. I’ll try baking it with vegan quark sometime. And Ina’s rolls, too.

My recipe isn’t as old as yours, but I’ve refined it time and again through countless attempts until it’s now perfect. You can spice it up for Christmas or enjoy it throughout the year with just vanilla. Chocolate spread is a favorite for most people, after all.

Oh Sandra, your elves with the house turned out absolutely gorgeous! They’re going to bring so much joy—you’ll see. I’m totally thrilled!

I’d like to finish my last-minute Christmas decorations, which I just designed, by the end of November.

Wow, Andrea, the house is going to look absolutely beautiful when it’s finished. And your finished pieces, too. You’ll probably find a few more pieces that go with it.

You’ve still got quite a bit ahead of you. Hats off to you!

I really enjoy putting things like this together, too. But right now I have so many projects that it would be too much for me. And unfortunately, I don’t have the space for it either. But I’ll be happy to watch how it progresses. 

This children’s sweater is easy to knit, but has a few pretty details, such as the stripes, which are worked partly with slipped stitches. The collar with the sewn-on buttons in particular is a real eye-catcher.

The sweater is a little longer, so at first it can be worn like a little knitted dress. 
It fits from size 98 to 116, so it grows with your child.

Go to the knitting pattern

A cozy, warm blanket for a baby is always well received and makes a perfect gift. This one is knitted with lots of love in a bright yellow. Of course, the hearts can also be knitted in orange.

Difficulty level: medium

To the knitting pattern