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How cute is that! Grandma and Grandpa, crocheted and sitting in such beautifully crafted mini furniture. Absolutely adorable! And that crocheted blanket. Oh my, I’m totally blown away!

The socks with the brilliantly simple mowi heel

For anyone who isn’t a fan of knitting socks, this is just the thing. These socks can be knitted very easily with 3 needles. You get 4 different size examples, described row by row.

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The convertible pinafore dress that grows with your child — from 6 months to 3 years

It’s easy to knit, has a pretty heart pattern, and has no seams. A true quick-change artist

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The round collar that warms your shoulders and always looks pretty

Optimized for beginners (with basic skills), this is a very simple pattern that’s easy to follow. You only need one skein for it.

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The grow-with-me pinafore skirt for toddlers from 1.5 to 5 years

This pinafore skirt also has no seams, is very easy to knit, and has a pretty heart pattern. A favorite piece that will bring joy for a long time.

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The grow-with-me baby pinafore dress from 3–18 months

The baby looks adorable in it. It has a good fit and is very easy to knit. This little dress also has knitted-in hearts.

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The tissue box with hearts and butterflies

It belongs in every household and looks pretty anywhere. Even on the dining table, because there it can even replace napkins. A great gift idea, useful and decorative at the same time.

This is a great way to crochet up colorful leftover yarn.

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Sandra, I hope you get back to full health really soon. Just treat yourself to a little rest when Anton is at daycare. You’ve earned it. Our bodies just need that every now and then. :)

Happy birthday and have a wonderful celebration. For this new year of your life, I wish you much success and brilliant ideas.

Best wishes,
Monika

I also think gauge swatches are really important, and I always recommend them. By the way, mine usually turn out differently than specified. If you want to be absolutely sure, you can even wash the swatch afterward.

I think the most common mistake is dropping stitches. But that can be quickly fixed with a crochet hook, even if it spans several rows.

Another mistake I’ve made myself is miscounting or forgetting decreases or increases. When that happens, there’s no helping it—you have to unravel or knit back.

It’s happened to me quite a few times while watching a movie—that is, while knitting without looking—that I didn’t have the stitches properly on the needle. This can happen if, for example, you’re using multi-ply yarn. Not only does it look bad, but it could also result in a hole forming right there later on. So, once again, you have to unravel or knit back.

How can you avoid this? Good question. I’d say pay close attention. ;-)

The sun is shining here, so it’s really nice. The weekend was great, and now I’m kicking off a creative week. The first Christmas gifts are already done, and I’m working on the rest. I’m not stressing about it at all.

This year, I’m already starting to put up Christmas decorations—I’ve never done that before. I love it when everything is cozy and snug.

It’s interesting that I only just figured this out. Yeah, that’s right—it automatically turned out much looser.

Oh, Ruth, when I look at your dollhouse kitchen, I just want to play with it right away. It’s absolutely gorgeous. And it has such lovely details...

Hi Sandra,
the door wreath already looks great!

How about adding the date of birth? Or at least the year of birth. I don’t quite remember what occasion you’re giving it as a gift for. It would definitely be a good fit for a birthday.

I seem to recall that the parents do something with forklifts—could that be right?

Yes, Andrea, it’s great that you’re doing this for yourself. I totally get where you’re coming from.
That child is still alive inside me, too—I feel it every day.

About 20 years ago, the child in me got to live out something for a few years that didn’t exist when I was a kid. Back then, I enthusiastically bid on “Surprise Eggs”—the contents, that is—on eBay, specifically the unassembled ones. I then put them together with dedication and enthusiasm. I was literally in “Surprise Egg” fever. I could never walk past the “Surprise Eggs.”

At some point, though, I’d had my fill. And I still have all those pieces. I’d bought a large display case back then, which I still have filled to this day, and I enjoy looking at it every day. I’m especially fond of the miniatures—little cars, for example, and other things. Oh, I’m still just as enthusiastic about them. But these days, I just prefer to knit.

I’m already curious to see how things will go with your doll furniture.

Yeah, great. So I’m not the only one with this idea!
Yeah, I agree—it looks neater.
It felt a little awkward for the first few stitches, but then it went much better than using two knitting needles.

Ruth, your knitting snowman is such a super cute idea. It’s sure to bring joy.

Marlene, I’m looking forward to seeing your hat.

Actually… I thought I was done with the thick yarn for now. Buuut… my husband had the idea that I could use the leftover yarn to knit a hat for him.

Well, the things we do for love! He’ll get his hat, and I’ll see if I can get that tape for sewing in, so his ears stay warm. ;-)

You guys always have great tips here.

And I just tried something cool. I suddenly had the idea to use a crochet hook to bind off the stitches. I’m telling you, it works great! I’m going to do it this way from now on.

Have a wonderful Sunday evening, everyone! I’m going to get right back to knitting my sweater so I can finish the first sleeve.

Yesterday I came up with a (for me) completely new idea—or rather, a new way—to bind off while knitting. I’m going to do it this way from now on using a crochet hook. It’s super easy!

The stitches stay on the knitting needle, of course, and then I simply pull the second-to-last stitch through the last stitch using the crochet hook.

Has anyone else tried this before?

Josefa, thanks for the reminder! :)

Congratulations on your birthday. I wish you a wonderful year ahead!

All the best
Monika

Thanks, Ina, for showing us the yarn. I’m well-stocked right now, but who knows… maybe someday.

Thanks for your feedback on the jacket. It’s in constant use and is dearly loved.

Marlene, your little net is super practical. I like it, and I’m sure it’ll find lots of fans.

Sofi, your horse carousel is awesome! I’m sure your mom will really love it.

As soon as I finish the first sleeve on the sweater, I’ll show it to you all.

I wish you all a wonderful Sunday! 

Wow, Andrea, that’s so cute! I really love these miniatures—I used to have a dollhouse kitchen that I adored.

Are you planning to give this away, or are you making it for yourself—which I could totally understand.

Akela, your scarves look absolutely gorgeous—wow! I’m sure the red one is just as pretty.

Petra, I wish you the best of luck with your exhibition!

Today I’m going to keep knitting the sweater for my granddaughter—it’ll be a Christmas gift.
Tomorrow we’re having two sets of visitors, and I’m really looking forward to that. One group is coming for brunch and the other in the afternoon.

Dear Birgit, I agree with Nina on this too. Especially when it’s for a good cause.
How about donating 60 euros instead of 30?

We really do live in a small town. And I noticed that the woman selling the baby jackets here sold them within two hours at the stated price. I also think the price should be much higher to cover the labor and the yarn, especially since they’re one-of-a-kind pieces. You can’t even begin to calculate the hourly wage for that.

I know plenty of people who really think it’s worth it—people who can’t knit themselves but love to give such handmade items as gifts. 

Here’s another example:
My neighbor knits children’s sweaters and jackets purely for the joy of it. She also started out selling them for 25 euros. She’s now up to 45 euros. And she’s amazed that the demand is still there—in fact, it’s actually grown even bigger. Because everyone who buys something like this wants to get something valuable. And as the price goes up, so does the sense of greater value.

Just something to think about. Because I think your lovely creations are far too valuable to diminish their worth with a low price.

By the way, I’m sending you a hug too. :)

Warm regards
Monika

Wow, Ina, that looks absolutely fantastic. I really like the colors, too. I can totally see why the yarn is so easy to knit with.

By the way, my husband loves his jacket. He gets cold very easily in our somewhat chilly office, and now—finally—he’s not cold anymore! It was really worth the effort. :)

I’m continuing to knit the sweater for Linja now. It felt really strange last night to have such thin needles in my hands again. I’ll show you the result once it starts to take shape a bit more.

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone, and plenty of time for knitting!

A pair of baby leggings made from warm sock yarn, that’s just the thing right now. They keep your baby warm and are super comfortable. They even fit over a thick cloth diaper.

Easy to knit if you have some knitting experience. The leggings fit from 3 to at least 12 months, possibly even up to 18 months. You can use the leftover yarn to knit the 4-piece set shown above.

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This cozy, warm baby winter set made from sock yarn is quick and easy to knit and keeps the baby’s head, hands, feet, and neck wonderfully warm. Just the thing for the cold season. It also makes a lovely gift for Christmas or a new baby.

The set fits babies from about 3–12 months and can easily be knit from leftover yarn.

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How about a lovely Christmas gift for the doll mom? This colorful jacket with the matching hat is sure to make children’s eyes light up.

The jacket is knitted with raglan from the top down and is easy to knit, provided you have knitting experience. The hat is just as easy to make. Everything is explained clearly, row by row.

The items fit dolls and teddy bears measuring 45–50 cm, or even small newborns.

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Fancy some socks with a mix of patterns? I knitted these socks for my granddaughter using an interesting mix of stripes and polka dots. That means knitting them is guaranteed to keep things interesting.

The socks are knitted using the ingeniously simple mowi heel. However, you should still have some knitting experience.

The socks are 16 cm long and are described in detail, row by row. The measurements can easily be adjusted to make them longer or shorter.

There’s also a table with examples of other sizes for advanced knitters.

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These children’s socks in a pattern mix have just arrived in the shop. They’re 16 cm long, but can easily be knitted in other sizes as well. The pattern includes a table with size examples.

A lovely project for experienced knitters.

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Just arrived in the shop are these children’s socks, creatively knitted in a pattern mix with stripes and dots. For experienced knitters, they’re an interesting project and a lovely gift, for example for Christmas.

The socks are knitted with the brilliantly simple mowi heel. Good knitting experience is recommended here.

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These crocheted baby socks / baby booties with a heart can also be crocheted well from leftovers. Very easy to make.

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This cozy, warm baby set includes socks knitted with the simple mowi heel. They have a little ribbon to tie them closed so they can’t be kicked off.

Everything is easy to knit and well explained. Perfect for using up leftover yarn.

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A poinsettia in a pot is always a lovely gift during the Christmas season. When it’s presented in this decorative pot cover, it’s guaranteed to be twice as well received. And you also increase its value, because after all, there’s lots of love in your crochet work. The scatter stars can also be hung on the tree.

Easy to crochet with a big effect.

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The scatter stars are also available in a separate pattern.

Here’s the pattern for the scatter stars

A baby blanket with a heart made from soft merino wool has a wonderful function. It keeps the baby cozy and warm and is also pretty décor, for example in the stroller.

Here’s the knitting pattern




The sweet little gnomes are decorations that spread good cheer while also serving many functions. There are no limits to your imagination here. They can be used as egg cozies at breakfast or filled with small gifts, for example as an Advent calendar. For the grandkids, they’re always a fun toy.

Ideal for leftover yarn and super easy to crochet.

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Of course, the gnomes also have a gnome house. Under the fun roof there’s a storage basket that’s wonderfully suited for leftover yarn, buttons, and crochet hooks. Because the front door is also a pocket. In the Advent calendar, it’s the gift wrapping for December 24.

Easy to crochet.

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The little pouch for pocket tissues, which fits in any bag, is a lovely gift or small present that’s sure to be appreciated. It’s best to crochet several right away, because they’ll be gone before you know it.

Easy to crochet—several versions are shown.

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The play kitchen food is just the thing to delight toddlers. After all, the dolls and stuffed animals want something on their plates too. It looks absolutely delicious. Easy to crochet, and giving it as a gift is so much fun.

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The little shopping bag for toddlers—with lemons and carrots —is an important accessory in the pretend grocery store. With it, the little ones can even help with the shopping and carry a few fruits home themselves.

Easy to crochet with a big joy effect!

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The spring meadow brings good cheer to the breakfast table. It consists of placemats, coasters, and various egg cozies. With this, you can bring spring into your home even in winter.
Everything is easy to crochet—possible with leftover yarn and yarn scraps.

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A flower pot cover with butterflies also gives a hint of spring. Very easy to crochet—even with leftover yarn.

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This pillow cover has a reversible pattern and can decorate your sofa however you like. It’s easy to knit, because everything is well explained. 

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The bag for the Puky, balance bike, or tricycle looks decorative and serves a big purpose for the little ones. They love taking something along on their little journey. The bag simply slips over the handlebars.

Good crochet experience is recommended. As a Christmas gift, you’re sure to score points with your child or grandchild.

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A little bear as a door guard —that’s the perfect gift for kids big and small. Because sometimes they just want some peace and quiet from the grown-ups, too. This lets them show it unmistakably.

Easy to crochet and a hit on any child’s bedroom door (or even on the restroom or bathroom).

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The door-guard owl is also very popular. It’s just as easy to crochet.

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Of course, a cover for the tissue box is a must too. At our house, it’s even a pretty decoration on the dining table and we can’t imagine being without it. After all, a tissue is always needed quickly—and here it’s ready right away.

Easy to crochet and very popular. Any color combination is possible.

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No kitchen should be without pot holders. These ladybugs are extremely decorative and truly eye-catching. Also a great tip for gifting.

Easy to crochet with a big impact.

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These scrap eaters are simply ideal for colorful leftovers of any kind. They’re very easy to crochet and have many functions. For example, they can be filled with small gifts and given to guests at children’s birthday parties. They bring good cheer to a desk, where they can serve as pencil holders. They also look great filled with crochet hooks. I’ve already used them to present little gifts and made people very happy.

Super easy to make, and there are no limits to your imagination. A great project you can also create together with children.

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The poinsettia also looks much more decorative in this pot cover. Add a few scatter stars and you have a perfect gift that brings joy. The scatter stars are included here.

Easy to crochet and very decorative.

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The crochet pattern for the scatter stars is also available separately. They can also be used wonderfully as tree ornaments.

Here’s the crochet pattern for the scatter stars.

Wow, Birgit, that looks really beautiful and professional. You’ve really been hard at work. I love markets like that, too. There’s a market like that here in our town in November, too. I could stand there for hours just marveling at everything.

There’s also a woman there who sells socks and hand-knitted children’s clothes. For example, a little jacket costs 50–60 euros—which I actually think is still too cheap, considering the labor and yarn.

Dear Sandra, don’t worry about how this day turned out. You can make up for the celebration as soon as you’re feeling better. Then it’ll be twice as nice. Luckily, there are still 364 days left in the year that can turn out completely differently.

I hope you feel better very soon.

Warm regards,
Monika

I only use natural fibers—either soft wool that doesn’t itch (only from sheep that aren’t mistreated) or pure cotton. A blend of wool and silk is also excellent for clothing worn next to the skin. Baby merino or extra-fine merino (I use the one from Drops) is a good choice for babies.

Hi JBaker,

Merino wool is great for knitting or crocheting and keeps you nice and warm. It’s perfect for winter.
You’ll find lots of great patterns here at Crazypatterns that use merino wool.

I work with it a lot. Just make sure to check whether the wool is machine-washable or not. I only wash it on the wool cycle without spinning. It always works really well.

Good luck!

Monika

Dear Ina,

thank you so much for the info on your cuff for the hat. That’s a great solution for making hats windproof. As you’ve already noticed, my sweetheart likes to stay warm. And that goes for hats, too. ;-)

Yes, he really does consider himself lucky. When he tried it on, he would have loved to keep it on right away. Now I’m going to sew on the buttons right away. After 31 years together, our love is still just as strong as it was in the beginning, and we really enjoy making each other happy.

I’m glad you like the jacket, too. I think it turned out great as well. By the way, I used 22 skeins to knit it. It weighs 1100 g.

Well, everyone, I actually did it. The jacket is finished—yay! It even has an inside pocket. Now I just need to sew on the buttons; I plan to do that tonight. That way, my sweetheart can start wearing the jacket as early as tomorrow.

Here are a few photos (the buttons are just placed on top for now).

This men’s vest made from merino wool with its pretty cable pattern could make a special Christmas gift for your loved one. You can definitely do it. ;-)

The measurements are given for size 48/50.

Click here for the knitting pattern

A Christmas gift that will have the little ones cheering is this bag. It fits perfectly on a Puky, balance bike, and also on a tricycle. The bag has a double bottom so it lasts a long time, and it can simply be pulled over the handlebars.

Download now and finish crocheting it by Christmas.

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This colorful merino wool raglan cardigan for toddlers is a beautiful project. Little ones are sure to feel comfortable in this cardigan, because kids love pockets. The hood can simply be pulled up as needed.

The measurements given fit approx. sizes 92–104.

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No, not today. But I’ve already gotten plenty over the last few weeks. I want to stick to my “diet” next year, and for that I’ll need a big stash. It’s just such a nice feeling to have a wide selection.

Dear Sandra,

I wish you all the best and everything wonderful from the bottom of my heart—including, of course, good health, lots of joy in everything you do, and many loving people around you. Have a wonderful day with your family and friends. And may the coming year be one of your best.

Warm regards,
Monika

Hello rita-teichert,

I would recommend writing to the author directly. You’ll definitely get an answer there, because she knows best what is meant.

You can get to the contact form through her shop and then via the "Contact" link. There may also be an email address in the pattern.

Good luck!

Best regards
Monika

How about a few gnomes made from leftover yarn—they’re also perfect for an Advent calendar. The gnomes are very easy to crochet and can then be used in many different ways. For example, as egg cozies, for small items, as gift wrapping for little surprises, as decorations, and much more.

The size can be adjusted however you like. 

Go to the crochet pattern here

Even if you’ve never knitted a little bear before, you’ll get a lovely result here. It really is child’s play. And the baby will look forward to a lifelong love.

Everything is well explained and easy to make.

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With this pretty round collar, you’re guaranteed to feel a sense of accomplishment. It’s actually very easy to knit yourself. The pattern is optimized for beginners. Basic knitting skills are required.

This is a great way to use up leftover yarn from other projects. By the way, it’s also a great idea if you’re looking for a gift for a good friend. Click here for the knitting pattern

These two pairs of pants are also great for using up leftover yarn. They also fit dolls that are 45–50 cm tall. Easy to knit, even for beginners with some knitting experience.

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Doll clothes, for example for Baby Born, are guaranteed to make little doll mommies’ eyes light up. How about this sweet set with a cardigan and hat for Christmas? It can be knitted in any color combination you like using leftover yarn.

Easy to knit with top-down raglan—even for beginners with knitting experience.

The jacket and hat fit dolls / teddy bears measuring 45–50 cm, or even small newborns and preemies.

Go to the knitting pattern here

This cute winter set made from leftover sock yarn is exactly what a baby needs right now—it keeps the head, neck, hands, and feet cozy and warm.

Easy to knit, even for beginners with some knitting experience.

What makes it special: The socks are knitted using the super-easy mowi heel, which you can get to know at the same time.

Go to the knitting pattern for the 4-piece baby set

Ina, the inner cuff is a great idea, especially since it won’t pull on the ears anymore. My husband could really use that—he’s pretty sensitive there.

Where can you buy these cuffs?

I started the second sleeve of the thick jacket yesterday and am slowly making progress. But right now, I only get to it in the evenings. Once both sleeves are finished, I’ll post another photo.

I’m really looking forward to knitting with thin yarn again. It definitely suits me much better, and I’m making good progress very quickly.

I wish all of you here a wonderful day and lots of joy in whatever you’re doing right now.