Latest Forum Posts by: mowi 19

Yes, Sofi, that’s true. No one can truly be replaced; everyone is unique. But you can love many people, even if it’s a different kind of love each time.

Letting someone go is also a form of love… and sparing them pain.

Thanks, Ruth, Marion, and Mel! :)

Wow, some of you have really been working hard here.
Mel, I think your coat is absolutely beautiful, and the pattern is a real eye-catcher. It’s sure to be cozy and warm. You’ll never be cold again in that.
I’m not in the mood for big projects like that at all right now. My husband wants a thick cardigan, and the yarn’s been sitting here for quite a while. But he’ll have to wait until next winter for it.

Wollbaerli, I think your poncho is really pretty, too. The cat behind it looks funny … as if it’s wearing the poncho.

I wish you all a wonderful and productive start to the weekend!

Best regards
Monika

Brand new in my shop is the knitting pattern for the brilliantly simple mowi heel I developed. Before, I was a sock-knitting grouch—now I’ve caught sock fever. The whole family is already happy about the new socks.

The pattern is designed for the CraSyTrio, but it can also be very easily adapted for a set of double-pointed needles. 4 different sizes are presented—baby, children, women, and men. There is also a table listing several stitch examples.

Go to the knitting pattern and more

I’m going to spend the weekend working on my UFO bear. I’ll also go for some walks in the snow and do a little tidying up. And, of course, knit some socks.

A very creative project for leftover yarn is this little pouch for 10 travel tissues. It’s also suitable as gift packaging for many occasions, because it’s perfect for hiding all kinds of surprises inside, for example money, rhinestones, or other nice little treats.

Suitable for beginners with basic skills.

To the crochet pattern and more

I’m now knitting my fourth pair of socks this month, and I’ll have knitted four different sizes using my newly developed simple heel—with the CraSyTrio. It’s so much fun and goes really smoothly.

Yesterday and today we had apple cake—vegan, sugar-free, yeast-free, with very little fat, and still super delicious!

I wish everyone here a wonderful evening and lots of fun with whatever you’re doing.

Best, Monika

Thanks, Wollbaerli! :)

At 10 months, the little ones are so sweet and cuddly... there’s still so much to discover.
We’ll be experiencing that again, and our next grandchild is due in May.

Oh, your Isidor is such a cutie. He looks a lot like the first teddy bear I had as a child. Unfortunately, I don’t have him anymore.

Maybe others here will share what they’ve experienced with their stuffed animals. I’d be very interested in that. In a way, we’re all still children at heart. :)

Best, Monika

@Melknits - Thanks! :)
Yes, I’m fascinated by it too; I think slipped stitches can be used to bring many creative ideas to life.

Best, Monika

Yes, where is the line? I think everyone defines it for themselves, and it’s very fluid.

Beginners (in my view) don’t have much experience with the technique yet, but they’ve mastered the basics. 

Advanced crafters have already developed a certain routine and can master challenges such as complicated lace patterns and other patterns, reading knitting or crochet charts, etc.

Personally, I find that there’s always something new I can learn. And that’s why it never gets boring. :)

Well, that’s a great way to share ideas when everyone’s doing something different. Awesome!

Dear Susi,
I wish you a wonderful birthday filled with many joyful moments, and for the coming year, above all, good health and lots of happiness.

Warm regards
Monika

Lots of love for your birthday, Daniela, and may this day shower you with gifts.

Warm regards
Monika

Mel, I’m really looking forward to seeing your coat. Great that it’s finished!
Now all that’s missing is the photo.

I just finished knitting one of my new leg warmers—with a cable pattern.
I’ll finish the second one over Christmas.

Now I wish you all lots of joy with your loved ones and hope your gifts are received with delight. And of course, I hope you get something nice, too.

Christmas greetings
Monika

Oh, how beautiful your tree is, Ruth! 

And now I’ll add lots of candles and a delicious holiday meal.
You can imagine it here just the way you like.

I also wish all visitors and co-authors happy holidays filled with big and small wonders. Enjoy this lovely time with your loved ones!

Christmas greetings 
Monika

Oh, Ruth, that’s so cute! It almost makes me want to play mom to dolls again. :)
That’s sure to make the kids’ eyes light up with joy.

I also managed to finish the sweater for my granddaughter, of course.



Other than that, there aren’t any gifts. We’re giving each other time ... and we’ll enjoy delicious food together and play games. We’ll go for walks, of course, and watch some nice movies.

Having time is truly something precious that I really appreciate! :)
And of course, I’ll happily keep my needles busy.

Merry Christmas to all of you, and lots and lots of time for everything you love!

Warm regards
Monika

The pair of crochet hooks whispered new ideas to each other excitedly and immediately sank into one of the colorful balls of yarn.

The knitting nancies.....

My husband asked for these crocheted ear pads for St. Nicholas Day. A good idea, I think. They’re cozy and very comfortable against the skin. Plus, they’re eco-friendly and extremely inexpensive. Because all you need is a small amount of leftover yarn.

Perfect for beginners with basic skills.

Go to the crochet pattern here

Thanks, Mel. That’s a good tip for everyone else, too, in case it ever becomes a problem.
In any case, I hope it never happens to me.

I also wish everyone a wonderful third Sunday of Advent.
We already went for a walk in the snow today—it was really nice.

I’d like to extend my warmest congratulations to you and wish you plenty of joyful moments in the year ahead.

Best regards
Monika

Dear Ivi, I’d also like to warmly congratulate you and wish you a year ahead full of happy moments.

Warm regards,
Monika

Happy birthday—may you have lots of joy, wonderful guests, and a huge celebration—that’s what I wish for you, and so much more.

Warm regards
Monika

I’m hoping for peace in all areas of life, compassion for one another, and, of course, good health. Joy in simply being and doing is, of course, part of that as well.

Very nice items, Wollbärli—they look great!

For me, it’s mostly a matter of learning by doing.

First, I sketch out a pattern—including the colors—of how I want it to look when finished. Then I just start knitting a swatch. Interestingly, this often leads to completely new pattern combinations, and I’m surprised by the results myself. I’d call this intuitive knitting.

It gets a little complicated sometimes when I have to convert it to the correct dimensions for my project. Then it comes down to: How many stitches are in the pattern? What number does it need to be divisible by? And how can I distribute that across the entire project? For example, where do I knit this pattern—all over or just in certain sections? And if I’m using a pattern only in a small section, it has to fit exactly. I have to calculate that precisely beforehand.

Since I already have a gauge swatch, the math becomes much easier.

Happy Birthday, Anne-gret! I hope you have a wonderful day with great gifts and lovely guests!

Best regards, Monika

Even though it’s already late, I wish you all a wonderful Advent season with cozy hours, candlelight, snuggle time, delicious cookies, and plenty of time for handicrafts. :)

Best wishes, Monika

Happy Birthday, and here’s to lots of joy, good health, and plenty of time for crafts in the coming year.

Best regards, Monika

Happy birthday, and may the coming year bring you lots of joy.

Best regards, Monika

Well then… I totally get it. ;-)
I also wish everyone here a wonderful, cozy, and snug first Advent weekend!

Today I baked my first batch of cookies… hmmm… delicious.

A sweet little dress with a lace pattern for baby — just the thing for Christmas. If you have some knitting experience, it will be finished quickly.

This pinafore dress grows with your baby (from 3–18 months) and can be worn year-round.

Go to the knitting pattern

Brand new in the shop is this men’s vest with a cable pattern made from merino wool. It will keep the men well supplied and warm, too.

The vest is knitted in one piece without seams. Knitting experience is recommended. The pattern is printer-friendly and includes an appendix with detailed photos for individual steps.

The measurements fit sizes 46–50, but they can be adjusted very easily to other sizes.

Go to the knitting pattern here

Top 1 - The Round Collar and Shoulder Warmer

Ideal for beginners - quick and easy to knit - great for leftover yarn - all of that makes this round collar special. The pattern is available in a print version and with photos, both written without abbreviations.

Here’s the knitting pattern


Top 2 - the growing pinafore dress (from 1.5 to 5 years)

This sweet pinafore dress for little girls is a true quick-change artist. It is knitted very easily in one piece from the bottom up. The pattern is written so that it is also suitable for beginners with basic knowledge.

Here’s the knitting pattern


Top 3 - The Tissue Box with Butterflies and Hearts

This decorative cover for tissue boxes is an ideal gift or little present to bring along, not just at Christmas. A box like this also looks pretty in a baby’s room.

The tissue box is quick and easy to crochet, and you can choose the color combination yourself from your leftover yarn. Very well suited for beginners with basic knowledge.

Here’s the crochet pattern

Belated birthday wishes can still bring joy. That’s why I’d like to wish you a truly wonderful year ahead, in which your wishes finally come true.

Best regards
Monika

Belatedly, all my best wishes for the year ahead, and may it be a very good and fulfilling one.

Warm regards
Monika

Thanks, Claudia, for the holiday wishes. :)
I’m heading off to a training course, which I’m really looking forward to.
And I’ll use the long drive to knit—I’ll get a lot done that way.

This hat with an attached knitted scarf collar is very easy to put on and take off thanks to the front buttons, and keeps little ones’ necks and heads wonderfully warm. It was knitted with stitches that create an insulating layer of air. 

Easy to make for beginners with knitting experience. Everything is clearly explained in the pattern. The pattern is written in a print-friendly format. The photos are placed on separate pages.

Go to the knitting pattern here

Happy birthday, Sandra, and a fantastic year ahead!

Wow—there’s the recipe already—great! Thanks, Sandra!
I can easily substitute the cream.

Now I just need to see where I can get the sweet potatoes, and then I’ll make it just like you did.

Happy birthday, Wonra, and have a magical birthday with all the trimmings.
Enjoy being the center of attention today.

Warm regards
Monika

Hihi, that’s how it is for me, too. :)
I often sit in the evening watching movies while knitting or crocheting, and sometimes I get around to it during the day, too. But when I finish something and don’t know what to work on next, I immediately feel “naked” without needles in my hands. My husband is amazed by that, too.

So, yes, I have needles in my hands every day, even if it’s just for a short while.

Belated best wishes from me too, and wishing you a wonderful, healthy, and happy year ahead!

Best wishes, Monika

Oh no, that’s every yarn lover’s worst nightmare! Luckily, I’ve never had that problem before. We also have fly screens on all our windows, so nothing gets through. And I go through my yarn stash pretty often when I’m thinking about new projects.

Happy birthday, Andy! Have a great time—not just today! :)

Best regards, Monika

Yes, Sandra, the cake tastes great even without almonds and nuts. You could also sprinkle it with shredded coconut. Or leave it out entirely—I’ve tried that too.

What I also love about this cake is the thin, crispy crust. :-)

I’m going to spend this afternoon doing crafts—partly knitting, and partly writing patterns. I’ve got quite a bit to catch up on.

I was at the market early this morning. It’s the kind of weather that makes you want to cozy up in the living room, so it all fits together perfectly.

Before that, I’m going to bake some snack sticks using Sandra’s recipe. I’ll have them in between with a cup of hot tea.

I had to unravel a large section of the vest for my husband twice because I’d forgotten to work in the buttonholes.

The other time, in my eagerness, I’d knitted much too far and forgotten to shape the armholes.

Well ... all in all, I probably knitted 1 1/2 skeins twice over.

Happy Birthday, Christa, and here's to lots of joy and success with your creative ideas.

Warm regards
Monika

Wishing you a very happy birthday, Maria, and a healthy and happy year ahead, in which everything you set out to do succeeds.

Warm regards
Monika

Top 1: The cowl and shoulder warmer

The absolute favorite piece for beginners (with basic skills) and super practical, too. This is the cowl / shoulder warmer that you can knit very quickly and easily from one ball of cotton. 

Go to the knitting pattern here


Top 2: The grow-with-me pinafore dress for little girls from 1.5 to 5 years old 

Very popular with knitting moms and grandmas, this grow-with-me pinafore dress has knitted-in hearts. It is knitted in one piece from the bottom up. The pattern is also easy to follow for beginners with basic skills.

Go to the knitting pattern here

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Top 3: The tissue box with butterflies and hearts

This crocheted tissue box cover is a popular project for using up leftover yarn in a pretty way. It makes a lovely surprise gift for various occasions. Or from now on, you can decorate your unattractive tissue boxes with this cover. At our place, it even sits on the dining room table and sometimes gets used as a napkin substitute.

Go to the crochet pattern here