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You can knit this cute little doll dress in several sizes right away and make a doll mom—whether she has a small or large doll—very happy. The pattern is so much fun that you won’t be able to stop.

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Dolls need a sleeping bag, too—then the doll mom will be much more willing to go to bed, since she wants to be with her child when it falls asleep.

The sleeping bag fits dolls up to 50 cm tall and even newborns. It’s easy to knit and keeps them nice and warm.

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Of course, my shop also has a pattern for a baby sleeping bag that your baby can sleep in comfortably for a whole year. It’s knitted from soft merino wool and has already brought joy to many knitters—and, of course, to the babies too.

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You two are so funny. You just put a smile on my face. I could really use that right now. Thank you for this humorous interlude this evening.

Love, Monika

My current top sellers are these three:


Top 1 - Leggings for Toddlers




Top 2 - Knitting Socks Made Easy with 3 Needles and a mowi Heel - 4 Size Examples




Top 3 - Raglan Sweaters for Teddy Bears and Dolls - Various Sizes




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My all-time top sellers are these three:


Top 1 - The socks with the mowi heel, knitted with 3 needles (see current Top 2)


Top 2 - The colorful skirt for 3- to 4-year-old girls




Top 3 - The shoulder warmer / round collar - ideal for beginners

Small teddy bears and dolls (35–45 cm) look absolutely adorable in this colorful onesie. The advantage here is that it has no buttons, so even toddlers can handle it easily. The length of the arms and legs can be adjusted individually.

You can quickly put together a few scraps of yarn and get your knitting needles out. And just like that, you’ve got a Christmas gift ready—to the delight of doll or teddy bear moms, young and old alike.

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This loop is knitted using a very simple lace pattern and can be adjusted to any size. You can also choose any yarn you like. I used thin leftover sock yarn here.

It’s well-suited for beginners who want to try their hand at lace patterns.

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Dear Sonja, we’re glad to hear from you, even if your reply came a little late. The main thing is that you received our birthday wishes. Everything’s fine just the way it is.

Keep enjoying yourself!

Love, Monika

Belated happy birthday, Petra!

I wish you lots of the things that bring you joy—and I’m sure yarn is one of them, right?



Warm regards
Monika

These 6 washcloths all have a different pattern, so everyone can easily recognize their own. Different favorite colors add to the charm.

The cloths are quick and easy to knit and always make a welcome little gift or present. Of course, the patterns can also be used for many other projects.

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A cute outfit set with a pattern mix for small dolls measuring 35–40 cm that is quick and easy to knit. The doll mom will be absolutely thrilled to receive it as a gift.

The sweater is knitted using the RVO method. Colorful yarn scraps are more than enough here. And just like that, the first Christmas gift is ready.

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Yes, Marlies, I absolutely agree with you. It makes me really sad, too, when I hear something like that.

For example, I always scold the neighbor’s cat when she goes after birds. She really respects me.

Oh Marita, I like your selection too. Things are really moving along quickly here.

By the way, I’m back home now. Maybe I can squeeze in somewhere after all ... I had taken myself out of the original order because of my trip. Otherwise, I’ll just have to wait patiently if that’s not possible... 

I hope you all continue to have fun yarn bathing.

Warm regards
Monika

Good morning Katharina,
you’ve picked out some really beautiful yarn; compared to before, it’s actually quite a small amount.
I hope you have a lot of fun working it up. Do you already know what you’re going to make?

Oh Katharina, that’s so nice that your little daughter got to help pick them out. It must have been a great experience—so much yarn all at once. I can totally imagine that it was hard for you to choose. I’m sure your daughter will have some requests about what you can knit or crochet for her.

I’m really looking forward to seeing your photo. It feels somehow extra special this time.

Warm regards from Monika—still in Kiel, where it’s still summery this week

Yes, that’s well put, Ina. Window shopping while peeking into people’s shopping bags—great.
I’m absolutely thrilled to see everything that’s found new owners so far. Starting Monday of next week, I’ll be back home and would love to squeeze in somewhere in between. For me, that wouldn’t just be a yarn bath, but more like a relaxing yarn bath after a busy week.

I hope you all continue to have lots of fun sending, yarn bathing, choosing, and working up these treasures. My anticipation is definitely growing with these glimpses.

Warm regards, Monika

Wow, that went by in a flash! Ulrike, I like your selection, too. I would have really liked quite a few of those. Let’s see how things go from here. I’m really excited and will be following along on my trip.

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!

Best regards, Monika

This colorful children’s skirt for 3-year-olds is very popular. It’s easy to knit and looks great in any color combination. A real favorite!

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This pretty colorful clothing set for dolls (40–50 cm) is wonderful to knit from leftover yarn. That means a Christmas gift for a big or little doll mom would already be ready.

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Wow, Maria, now that’s what I call a great haul! What beautiful yarns. I’m sure I would have kept a few of those for myself, too.

I’m excited to see how this unfolds.

Yeah, it’s really amazing that I didn’t find anything at the yarn shop. The big swap package will more than make up for it. :)

This yarn can certainly be crocheted with, too. It has a certain firmness (it is sock yarn, after all), but it’s also nice and soft. And the colors are totally my style.

These days certainly won’t be relaxing, since we have to sort through my sister-in-law’s estate after her passing. Maybe “going through and clearing out a hoarder’s apartment” says enough for you. At least it won’t be boring. I’ve come to see it as a little adventure. The worst part for me is the long drive—almost 1,000 km in two days. We haven’t done that in a very long time. Andrea, we’ll be driving past Brandenburg, too. Don’t you live somewhere near there?

Have a lovely evening, everyone, and a relaxing weekend!

Love from Monika

But Anja, it works. I wouldn’t have thought so either. The selection there just wasn’t my thing.

But the sock yarn I ordered arrived today—here’s a photo. For the Karl/Karlos patterns, I definitely need solid-color contrasts.

Dear friends, thank you so much for your feedback on the Karlos! :) My second Karlos—this time the one with the dragon patches—is already coming along nicely.

Anja, keep at it with your squares. It looks great, and I can totally imagine how much fun it is.

Petra, that’s right—you really have some great upcycling ideas.

We’ll be on the road again starting this weekend… so I’ll only be checking in every now and then next week.

By the way… I was in Friedrichshafen at Rödel’s yarn shop. Can you believe it—I actually didn’t find anything there that I liked. Instead, I ordered some solid-color sock yarn from mein-filati, which is arriving today. I’m going to knit some of it into the new Karlos. I’m already excited to see how it turns out.

Have a wonderful time, everyone.

We didn’t hear a thing again. Not a peep!

This cute little cardigan with a matching hat is sure to make any doll mom’s heart skip a beat. It fits dolls measuring 43–50 cm, as well as preemies.

The cardigan is knitted top-down with raglan shaping.

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You can knit these matching pants right away—they’re very easy to make in one piece. That way, you can give a whole outfit as a gift. By the way, the pants also fit teddy bears.

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Many children receive a toy store set for Christmas. Of course, this includes a shopping bag. It will bring them special joy if it’s filled right away with lemons and carrots.

The bag and its contents are very easy to crochet, even for beginners with basic skills. You’ll have fun making it and can even use up some leftover yarn.

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A small teddy bear or doll (20–25 cm) looks super cute in this pretty jacket. Kids are always thrilled to get new clothes for their favorites. The jacket is also very easy to crochet.

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Happy birthday and a wonderful new year of life. May everything you set out to do succeed, and may you have plenty of time for crafting.



All the best
Monika

Dear Nicole,

I’d also like to send you my warmest birthday wishes. I’m sure you’ll be celebrating with loved ones and receiving plenty of wonderful gifts. Enjoy it!

For this new year of your life, I hope it becomes one of the most beautiful years of your life.



Warm regards from Monika

Wow, that’s a huge package. I’m really looking forward to it too, and I’ll let you know how it goes when I get back. Then you can fit me in somewhere.

I’ll be home continuously from September 25 onward.

I hope you all have lots of fun and enjoy a thorough yarn bath!

Warm regards
Monika

These matching wrist warmers are knitted from small leftover bits of merino yarn in a simple yet very pretty pattern. You’ll have lots of fun with them.

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These arm warmers are something special: the cable pattern is knitted using only knit and purl stitches. They are made from an alpaca-merino blend that is similar in weight to 4-ply sock yarn. A real eye-catcher!

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This warm leggings for toddlers can be wonderfully knitted from sock yarn. They move with every motion, keep them nice and warm, and are also easy to knit yourself. The pattern describes size 98–104, although the leggings grow along for even longer, as my granddaughters have told me.

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A baby leggings can also be knitted really well from sock yarn. This one fit my granddaughter until age 2, and she loved them. Especially her mother did, because cloth diapers fit in them easily too.

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Dear Kira,

since I was away, I just now realized that it was your birthday. So I’d like to offer you my warmest belated congratulations and wish you a fantastic new year of life.



Warm regards
Monika

For dolls or teddy bears measuring about 45–50 cm, a jumpsuit like this is simply ideal—and it makes for a truly joyful gift. A great Christmas or St. Nicholas Day gift!

The jumpsuit is knitted from the top down with raglan shaping—in one piece.

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Toddlers love new clothes for their dolls. This doll diaper is very easy and quick to crochet and also uses up small leftover yarn scraps. It fits perfectly in any St. Nicholas boot.

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If you’re looking for a gift for a man, you might have found it here: the merino wool vest with a cable pattern. It’s now one of my husband’s favorite pieces.

It’ll be fun to knit it—and especially to give it as a gift. You should get started right away. The pattern is written for size 48/50.

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For women, a cable-knit headband would be a unique idea. It’s easy to knit and is sure to be a hit.

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A collar hat like this is ideal for toddlers. No scarf or hat can slip, and it keeps the head and neck nice and warm. It fits toddlers ages 1–3.

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Well, that’s quite a hefty price, but definitely worth the fun. :)

Ina, it would be easier for everyone if you didn’t pack exactly 10 kg—better to pack 500 to 1,000 g less. Because if the box needs to be swapped out, weighing it all out is really tricky. With so many participants, we can definitely expect that one box won’t hold up under the weight. And the packing tape adds extra weight, too—we should factor that in.

Love, Monika

With these fun leftover-eaters, you can crochet up even small scraps nicely. Even single buttons and toilet paper rolls can be worked in here. Children are sure to have lots of fun if they’re allowed to help.

They can be used to present small gifts, or to hold pens, crochet hooks, and other little things.

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All toddlers with a Puky, tricycle, or balance bike will love this bag that fits perfectly on the handlebars. They can hide lots of treasures inside, and their stuffed animal can ride along too.

The bag has a double bottom, making it very sturdy. The crochet pattern provides additional stability.

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Thanks, Josefa. Dear Ina, I’d also like to say a big thank you once again for always going to the trouble of organizing this—to the delight of us all.

I wish everyone here a wonderful late-summer weekend.

We’ll be in Ravensburg today with our granddaughters and taking part in “Ravensburg spielt.” We’re really looking forward to it.

Doll moms are always happy to get new clothes for their little darlings. These cute overalls fit dolls measuring 43–50 cm and are very easy to knit.

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You can also knit a matching raglan sweater for the doll right away. By the way, it works well with leftover yarn. With this pattern, you can knit for several doll sizes and even teddy bears.

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Toddlers are always well dressed in leggings during the cooler season. They allow every movement comfortably and yes, they even grow with them for a while. They fit my granddaughter when she was 1.5 years old and even still at 3 years old. They can be knitted from sock yarn or a similar yarn weight using this pattern.

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Dear Sonja,

I just noticed in the nick of time that it’s your birthday. From the bottom of my heart, I wish you all the very best—and so much more. May you continue to find so much joy in life, enjoy time with your family, have wonderful experiences, and delight the world with your beautiful ideas. You’ve brought joy to so many people.

It’s wonderful that we’ve gotten to know each other here, and maybe we’ll even meet in person someday. I’m so glad you’re here.



Warm regards from Monika

Wow, I think it’s great that the group filled up so quickly. Awesome—I can’t wait to see what treasures await us.

I hope all the newcomers here have just as much fun unpacking their packages as the “old hands” do.

Warm regards from Monika

Anja, I also think it can definitely be blocked. It’s worth giving it a try.

I took some photos with my Karlos today. I knitted a button placket onto the front—that’s how I like it.



And here’s what it looks like from the back:

Dear all... after a long time, I’m going to pop into a yarn shop in Friedrichshafen later today. I’m really looking forward to browsing through the yarn again. I’ll let you know how it goes… It would be a minor miracle if I managed to walk out of there empty-handed.

Have a wonderful late summer day, everyone. It’s absolutely gorgeous here!

I’ll also post a photo of my Karlos wearing it later on.

Anja, I think that looks great. You’re the only one who knows about the mistake. ;-)

This little bag for 10 tissues is very easy to crochet from a few leftover yarn scraps. You’ll have a lot of fun making it and will definitely want to give many of them as gifts. It’s also great for hiding small gifts inside.

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If you prefer knitting, I recommend this round collar. It’s perfect for the cooler season and has already made many users happy. The pattern is written ideally for beginners. However, you should already have some knitting skills.

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Thanks, Marlies! You’ve been super hard at work—wow! The shawls all look great. I know—it can get kind of addictive and is really fun.
We know what it’s like to be out of touch with a daughter and granddaughter—that’s my husband’s situation. But he’s come to terms with it now.

Petra, pear jam—that would be right up my husband’s alley. You really had your hands full there. I got a lot done before our trip, including making some spreads. It’s just so nice to eat your own food.

Anja, most of the time it’s just a “best by” date. We eat stuff like that too if it still smells good. Especially if it’s from a can or was sealed. I’d throw out any cans that are bulging, though.

Oh Christina, that’s so sad that you haven’t seen your grandson in America yet. Luckily there’s Skype, so at least you get to see some of him live.

Yes, we’re really looking forward to seeing each other, too. It’s been a year now. I’m sooo excited to see the two of them.

I hope you all have a lot of fun with your crafts. I’ll check in from time to time, of course.

Hat season will soon be here again. Babies need to keep their heads and necks nice and warm. Nothing should slip, and it should also be easy to put on and take off.

This hat meets every need, because it buttons comfortably at the front. It is also very easy to knit; even beginners with basic skills have enjoyed making it so far.

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This colorful raglan cardigan made from soft merino wool is just the thing for playing outside in between seasons. It has a hood and pockets. It fit my granddaughter for a very long time—from about age 2.5.

Recommended for advanced knitters.

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Christina, I’m so happy for you. Without knitting, I’d feel like something important was missing, too.
I’m sure you’ll find a solution for the little jacket you started.

We’ll be seeing our two granddaughters again in the next few days and are really looking forward to it.

Dear Monika,

Warmest birthday wishes and a fantastic start to the new year of your life. May it bring you plenty of what you most desire.



Warm regards
Monika