Latest Forum Posts by: mowi 19

Today I worked on the baby leggings that I’ll be giving away soon. Here’s what they look like now that they’re finished.

Marlene, your spiral socks look pretty—I really like the color combination.

Petra, a phone case like that is always a great gift and very practical.

Today I finally finished the baby leggings. Now I just need to weave in the loose ends on the inside, which I’ll do tonight. So now I’ve finished both pairs of leggings for my granddaughters and can take them with me in September.

Here’s what the finished baby leggings look like:



The crocheted sleeping bag is my only UFO right now—thankfully. I’m going to start by making a few gauge swatches with different color combinations. What’s turning out by chance already looks good.

I keep realizing that what I love doing most is making things for kids or my dolls and teddy bears. I also have a thick cardigan in mind for my husband, but that’ll have to wait until it gets cooler. It probably won’t happen before the end of September.

Oh, and a Christmas gift for a dear friend who’ll be visiting us is already buzzing around in my head. It’s going to be a loop scarf. I’ve already picked out the yarn, but I don’t have a real plan yet. I need to figure out what she might like first.

I’m especially proud that I still haven’t bought any yarn. It’s looking really good that I’ll stick to my yarn diet for a whole year—at least.

Happy birthday, Luise! Let everyone celebrate you in style today and enjoy the surprises the day has in store for you.

Best wishes, Monika

Hello Stiefelmaus,

please contact support directly. They will certainly be able to help you.
Here is the link:
Contact support

Best regards
Monika

Akela, I also wish you a smooth and pleasant move with lots of hard-working helpers. Just imagine how nice it will be once it’s all done. That’s incredibly motivating. Especially at our age—I’m already 65, after all.

I also had a very nice weekend. Now I’m finally finishing up my granddaughter’s leggings and also writing up a few patterns. I’d like to get that done before my vacation in September.

Have a lovely week, everyone!

A true classic is this tissue box cover - decorated with butterflies and hearts. It’s even at the very top of my gift wish list by now. Everyone wants one, in colors to match their decor. 

Even colorful leftover yarn is enough for this. A very simple crochet project that brings lots of joy - both while crocheting and when giving it away as a gift.

Click here for the crochet pattern and more info

This pinafore skirt is special because it fits toddlers from about 1.5 to 5 years old. As they grow, it gradually changes.

Easy to knit, even for beginners with some knitting experience. There are no seams, and the pattern is well explained.

Find the knitting pattern here

Knitting socks with the mowi heel is addictive! It’s super easy, even for beginners with knitting experience. The pattern describes 4 different size examples for the CraSyTrio in great detail, meaning for 3 needles. And if you’re used to knitting with 4 needles, that’s possible too.

Go to the knitting pattern and more info here

Happy Birthday, dear Silke! I wish you good health, lots of joy, and above all, time for the things you love in the coming year.

With love
Monika

Sandra, you’re an artist and really great at designing. :-) Now you just need to write up some patterns for them. Maybe you’ll change your mind after all.

I’ll probably finish the doll stroller sleeping bag more slowly than I thought. Because right now I want to finish knitting my UFO first—the baby leggings. All that’s left is the rest of the second leg. When they’re done, I’ll show them to you.

And then another project takes priority: a specific color combination I’m still tinkering with... First, I have to choose one idea from among many.

The little socks for Lena are finished. I’ll show you those, too, along with the leggings. As soon as I’m at the right computer.

Happy Birthday, Annika! I wish you lots of happy moments, good health, and plenty of time for the things you love in the year ahead.

Best wishes
Monika

Socks are a great weekend project. If you haven’t felt like knitting them before because of the heel, the mowi heel will make sock knitting your favorite pastime from now on.

A very well-described pattern that will convince even beginners to start knitting socks.

Click here for the knitting pattern

Do you have a child or grandchild with a tricycle, balance bike, or Puky? Then make them happy and crochet this bag for them. I fulfilled a big wish for my granddaughter with it.

Recommended for experienced crocheters

Click here for the crochet pattern

This cute little jacket with the hat looks just like clothes for a real baby. This will especially delight doll moms who have a doll that’s about 40–50 cm tall. As a gift, this set is sure to be an absolute hit.

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

Click here for the knitting pattern

This tissue box decorated with butterflies and hearts can be crocheted wonderfully from colorful leftover yarn. Very practical, decorative, and eco-conscious. In our house, it has now replaced napkins at least for everyday use.

And this box is also a big hit as a gift. My friend was very happy with it.

Easy to crochet, even for beginners with some crochet experience.

To the crochet pattern here

You can use up any leftover yarn here. I used red and green. That makes this door-hanger owl look like a traffic light. It clearly shows whether entry is allowed or not. This is an absolute hit, especially with kids.

Make the kids happy and crochet this door hanger for them. It’s very simple and suitable even for beginners with some crochet experience.

Click here for the crochet pattern

Thanks, Josefa! I wish you and everyone else here a relaxing, inspiring weekend with plenty of time for everything you enjoy.

My goodness, you’re all so creative! Claudia, that sounds really exciting—what else you can conjure up into something beautiful. I’d also be interested in seeing your apartment. :)

I used to love crafting with Fimo and Window Colors, too. Then I somehow ran out of time and lost interest.

When my son was still in preschool, I was part of a parents’ craft group there. That was really interesting, especially around Christmas. I still have the Christmas decorations I made back then. I especially love the little sailboats made from walnut shells as Christmas decorations. The mast was made of matchsticks and the sail was made of felt. 

I’m also not very good at throwing things away—you never know when you might need them. Since my husband thinks the same way, quite a bit of stuff piles up in the basement… until it’s time for another big clean-up.

While crocheting the Puky bag, it occurred to me that the bottom could be well padded with scraps of a soft foam mat. It works great! It’s sturdy and can be washed.

For your birthday and for the year ahead, I wish you many joyful moments, dear people who appreciate you, and, of course, good health for your body, mind, and soul.

With love
Monika

Happy birthday, Maike! Have a wonderful time, let yourself be pampered, and enjoy lots of (woolly) gifts.

Warm regards
Monika

Cotton skein
Crochet hook
Tunisian crochet hook
Circular knitting needles
Row counter
Stitch marker
Notepad
Tatting shuttle
Scissors
Patterns from CP!
Cable needle
Sewing needle
Stuffing 
Safety eyes for crocheted figures
Tape measure
Camera 
A T-shirt in a matching color for the yarn, so I can show off my new shawl right away 
Pins
Large safety pins for holding knitting projects
Weaving frame I like it  
Highlighters for marking the pattern
Pencil
Notebook for writing down the individual steps 
Smartphone, if no camera is available 
Eraser 
Doll hair
Project bag to pack everything into
The CraSy Trio 
Finger protection or bandages: I almost always manage to crochet my finger bloody 
a second skein of the yarn in a different color
Set of double-pointed needles - sometimes you need short knitting needles
Knitting dolly
Stitch stoppers 
Pincushion
Wooden stick as a stuffing aid
Needle gauge 
other colors of the yarn
Lint roller to get the item ready for photographing 
Reading glasses (very important)
Magnetic box for the pins
Thick darning needle with a large eye for weaving in ends
Small flat-nose pliers to pull the darning needle through the crocheted animal if there’s no other way
Doll or teddy bear for trying things on (model)
Toothpick as a stuffing aid for very small parts and possibly also 
to stretch a stitch from the previous round that has become too tight a little, so that 
inserting the hook becomes possible.
Merino wool 
Embroidery thread (for embroidering the eyes if no safety eyes are available) for crocheted animals
List with addresses of local yarn shops :-D 
Tablet or phone so I don’t have to print out the patterns.
Buttons
Felt scraps for eyes or other decorations  
A second bag, because I can’t fit all the many things into just one ;-)
An empty bag for all the purchases
Definitely a credit card to pay for the purchased yarn 
a sharpener for the pencil
A highlighter for marking certain spots in the pattern 
a pencil case that also fits knitting needles or a crochet hook
alternatively: a craft-supplies bag - crocheted yourself from a CP pattern 

Ball of cotton yarn
Crochet hook
Tunisian crochet hook
Circular knitting needles
Round counter
Stitch marker
Notepad
Tatting shuttle
Scissors
Patterns from CP!
Cable needle
Sewing needle
Stuffing 
Safety eyes for crocheted figures
Measuring tape
Camera 
A T-shirt in a color that matches the yarn, so I can wear my new shawl right away 
Pins
Large safety pins for putting knitting projects on hold
Loom Like  
Highlighters for marking the pattern
Pencil
Notebook for writing down the individual steps 
Smartphone, if no camera is available 
Eraser 
Doll hair
Project bag to pack everything into
The CraSy Trio 
Finger protection or bandages: I almost always manage to “crochet” my finger bloody 
a second ball of the yarn in a different color
Set of double-pointed needles - sometimes you need short knitting needles
Knitting Nancy
Stitch stoppers 
Pincushion
Wooden stick to help with stuffing
Needle gauge 
other colors of the yarn
Lint roller to prepare the piece for photographing 
Reading glasses (very important)
Magnetic box for the pins
Thick darning needle with a large eye for sewing in ends
Small flat-nose pliers to pull the darning needle through the crocheted animal if there’s no other way
Doll or teddy bear for trying things on (model)
Toothpicks as a stuffing aid for very small parts and possibly also 
to stretch a stitch from the previous round that has become too tight a little, so that 
inserting the needle becomes possible.
Merino wool 
Embroidery thread (for embroidering the eyes if no safety eyes are available) for crocheted animals
List of addresses of local yarn shops :-D 
Tablet or mobile phone so I don’t have to print out the patterns.
Buttons
Felt scraps for eyes or other decorations  
A second bag, because I can’t fit all the things into one ;-)
An empty bag for all the purchases
Definitely a credit card to pay for the yarn bought 
a sharpener for the pencil
A highlighter for marking specific places in the pattern

Of course, dolls and teddies need something warm for winter too


The sleeping bag for mini dolls and stuffed animals (approx. 20 cm tall)

This sleeping bag is easy to knit, and there are even 2 models that are both completely different. This way you can give gifts to two children, each with their very own sleeping bag for their doll.

Go to the knitting pattern here



The sleeping bag for dolls 40-50 cm tall—or small newborns

This sleeping bag even fits a small newborn. Easy to knit and cuddly warm. The doll mom will be delighted, and not just at Christmas.

Go to the knitting pattern here



The knitted pants for dolls (40-50 cm)—2 different models

With these pants, the doll will be nice and warm in winter. Easy to knit if you have knitting experience.

Go to the knitting pattern here



Matching Schlüttli cardigan with hat for dolls (40-50 cm)

This Schlüttli cardigan with hat goes perfectly with the pants and looks like clothing for a real baby. It will make every doll mom cheer. Easy to knit with top-down raglan.

Go to the knitting pattern here



Matching sweater with side button placket for dolls (40-50 cm)

This sweater was also designed to match the pants. It has a side button placket and is easy to put on and take off. Easy to knit with top-down raglan.

Go to the knitting pattern here



Sweater and sleeping bag for teddies (35-40 cm)

Here you get the complete outfit for the sleeping teddy. The sweater is knitted with bottom-up raglan. Both are easy to knit if you have knitted before.

Go to the knitting pattern here




Striped pants for teddies (40 cm)

The chubby cuddly bear will be happy with these warm striped pants. There’s even room in the back for his little tail. Very easy to knit, ideal for beginners.

Go to the knitting pattern here



Jacket for teddies and dolls (20-25 cm)

The jacket is very easy to crochet. This one was designed for a small floppy teddy. But dolls fit into it just as well.

Go to the crochet pattern here



Sweater for bears (25-30 cm)

This sweater was knitted with bottom-up raglan—designed for Fynn. Easy to knit.

Go to the knitting pattern here

The women’s clothing in my shop—plus something for men and for baby


The wrist warmers—very easy to knit from leftovers

These wrist warmers can also be knitted very easily by beginners with basic knowledge. Even leftover merino yarn is enough for them. The size can be changed as desired. 

To the knitting pattern here



The arm warmers with a faux cable pattern

These arm warmers have a cable pattern that consists simply of knit and purl stitches and looks very pretty. Difficulty level: medium

To the knitting pattern here



The cardigan with pockets—raglan from the top

This cardigan made of merino wool is cuddly warm, has knitted-in pockets, and is knitted with a slightly fitted shape. It has a very good, comfortable fit.

To the knitting pattern here



“Rainbow” hat with loop scarf

Both are very easy to knit and look fantastic. The yarn has a pretty color gradient.

To the knitting pattern here



Men’s hat with scarf

The scarf is a real eye-catcher. It’s practical because it only needs to be pulled on, and then it stays in place without slipping. Knitted with a special stitch technique, making it nice and warm.

To the knitting pattern here



The shoulder warmer and round collar

This shoulder warmer and round collar is a true beginner piece. It keeps your neck nice and warm and looks great, too. Very easy to knit; one skein is enough.

To the knitting pattern here



Matching wrist warmers—easy to knit

These wrist warmers are great for knitting from leftover yarn in any color combination you like. Easy—also suitable for beginners with knitting experience. Any size is possible.

To the knitting pattern here



Short poncho made from sock yarn

This short poncho is knitted from cuddly-soft sock yarn and is extremely practical. You don’t get sweaty the way you often do with a jacket. And your hands are free. You can quickly pull it on when it’s chilly. Very easy to knit.

To the knitting pattern here



The headband with cable twist

This headband is a real eye-catcher and is very simply cabled at the top. The special stitch technique keeps you nice and warm and creates a pretty pattern.

To the knitting pattern here



And here’s something for baby, too

The baby first jacket with hood in traditional costume style

This jacket can be knitted from thicker cotton or soft merino wool. Fits up to at least 4 months. Recommended for advanced knitters.

To the knitting pattern here

Our men want to be dressed warmly too. This vest with a cable pattern is timeless and can be worn for any occasion. Recommended for advanced knitters.
The measurements in the pattern are for size 48/50

Click here for the knitting pattern

The next winter is sure to come, so now is the time to knit or crochet pretty things. Here are a few children’s designs—so the little ones stay nice and warm.

The polo sweater for toddlers (sizes 86-92) is a cute eye-catcher and can also be knitted well by beginners with knitting experience.

To the knitting pattern here



The grow-with-me leggings for toddlers (sizes 86-98)

These leggings are super comfortable, cuddly warm, and even grow along for a while. 
Difficulty level: intermediate

To the knitting pattern here



The hat with neck warmer for babies and toddlers

This hat is very easy to put on and take off because it can be buttoned at the front. This is especially practical for babies, since they usually don’t like having something pulled over their head.

To the knitting pattern here


The pull-on hat for toddlers with buttons

This pull-on hat for toddlers can also be comfortably buttoned and unbuttoned. It is cuddly warm thanks to the special stitch technique. Easy to knit if you have knitting experience.

To the knitting pattern here



The children’s jacket with hood and pockets for toddlers

This colorful knitted jacket is ideal for autumn walks. Children love being able to put the treasures they find right into the pocket. And when their head needs warmth, the hood is ready at hand. Recommended for advanced knitters.

To the knitting pattern here



The baby pants with matching hat

These baby pants with cuffs are knitted from sock yarn and have a pretty pattern made of knit and purl stitches. It fits from 3 - 12 months. 
Difficulty level: intermediate

To the knitting pattern here



The matching baby jacket for the pants—also with a hat

This jacket matches the previous baby pants perfectly and together they make a pretty outfit. Also knitted from the same sock yarn. By the way, the pattern can be used on both sides. The jacket also fits from 3 - 12 months.
Note: There is also a value set—jacket, pants, and hat together.

To the knitting pattern for the jacket here


To the knitting pattern for the value set here


The children’s sweater that starts out as a knitted dress

This children’s sweater can be worn for a long time, first as a dress, later as a sweater (sizes 98 - 116). The collar is a special eye-catcher. Easy to knit.

To the knitting pattern here



Comfortable sleeping bag for babies

Babies need a warm sleeping bag. This one made of merino wool is cuddly and comfortable at the same time. You can change the baby in it while sleeping. Easy to knit.

To the knitting pattern here



Sweater made from sock yarn with button placket and collar (sizes 92 - 104)

This sweet sweater is cuddly warm and easy to put on and take off thanks to the button placket. The collar is a pretty eye-catcher. Easy to knit.

To the knitting pattern here



The baby blanket with heart

Of course, a baby blanket is a must here too. This one has a pretty heart embellishment and, of course, it is knitted with lots of heart. Difficulty level: intermediate

To the knitting pattern here

I knit on the loose side, which makes it less tiring.
With crocheting, it’s a bit different—that tends to turn out relatively tight.
But nothing has squeaked for me yet.
I always recommend doing a gauge swatch—I speak from experience. It’s quicker than having to unravel later. ;-)

For your birthday, I wish you a sack full of joy, wonderful people who shower you with gifts, good health, of course, and whatever else contributes to your happiness.

All my love
Monika

Dear Tanja!
On your birthday, I wish you good health, joy, wonderful people by your side, and everything that makes life beautiful.

With love
Monika

Hi Gerlinde,

as far as I know, you can offer private sales on eBay or eBay Classifieds. That would include, for example, your crocheted items.

There are several designers here who also allow sales, especially if they’re on a small scale like yours.

Don’t get discouraged—just ask the designers. It’s easy to arrange so that, for example, when you make a sale, you link to the designer’s CP shop or at least tell the buyer who the designer is.

It’s not nearly as complicated as it sounds. And everyone’s happy.

I have another idea if you’re looking for a good use for your crochet projects. How about taking them to children’s homes and giving them away? You could bring a lot of joy that way. It just depends on what you’re crocheting. I’ve met women here who knit socks for the homeless. That’s another option. But it’s just an idea of mine that I’m passing along to you.

Best wishes, Monika

This headband with a heart for babies and toddlers is a really cute mini-project. Leftover yarn from larger projects is enough for this, too. Easy to knit, suitable even for beginners with some knitting experience.

Find the knitting pattern here

These cute baby shoes can be crocheted very easily from leftover yarn. This mini project with a heart will bring lots of joy.

Suitable for beginners with crochet experience.

To the crochet pattern here

Headbands are also great for knitting from small amounts of leftover yarn - suitable for every head size, from babies to adults. These ones feature a pretty lace pattern. Knitting experience is an advantage.

Click here for the knitting pattern

Wow, Claudia, I really like your underwater world, too. I totally understand that such big projects aren’t fun in the long run.

I always need something small to work on in between, too. Right now, it’s little socks.

Yes, Ruth, I’ve already designed quite a few sleeping bags in different sizes. But this one will be completely different. It’ll be my first crocheted one, and it’s meant to fit into a doll’s stroller—essentially a pillow and blanket combined. The doll will just be tucked inside. 

I’m currently working on a few patterns that have been waiting for a while—so-called UFOs.

I’m also making a crocheted sleeping bag for a new doll and some winter leggings for my baby granddaughter. I’ve also got some doll socks on my needles.

I often get ideas from my grandchildren, too. The “door guards,” for example, came about because we no longer lock the bathroom door so that no child can lock themselves in. A door hanger like that is both totally useful and cool.

The food for the play kitchen and the little shopping bag were created because my granddaughter asked for them. The same goes for the bag for the Puky.

When it comes to children’s clothing, I get most of my inspiration from my grandchildren’s mother. She always tells me what they might need, and then I come up with something to match.

I still have plenty of ideas in my head. They just pop into my mind, or they arise because there’s a need for something at the moment.

When it comes to our own clothes, I sometimes get inspired by my neighbor and friend who knits. We often sit together and knit, and then come up with great ideas for what might look good.

But even there, there’s always a need for clothes. Sometimes it’s actually the yarn that speaks to me and tells me what it would like to become. ;-)

Wow, Mel, your bag looks great. A really awesome project for using up leftovers. I totally understand why you want to keep it for yourself.

WOW, Ruth, that looks so real! Awesome!! Kids will absolutely love it.

Well, I’m also curious to see what kinds of outfits my Lena will get to wear. Here’s a photo of the first sock for now—the pink one for Lena; the other one is Sternchen’s. The second pink sock will follow as soon as I have time.



And here’s what the beginning of the sleeping bag looks like. The head area is crocheted in double layers and padded so it becomes like a pillow. Now I’m going to keep crocheting down to the feet and then figure out the pattern for the blanket. In any case, I’ll be using two different shades of pink.

Cotton ball of yarn
Crochet hook
Tunisian crochet hook
Circular knitting needles
Row counter
Stitch marker
Notepad
Tatting shuttle
Scissors
Patterns from CP!
Cable needle
Sewing needle
Stuffing 
Safety eyes for crocheted figures
Tape measure
Camera 
A T-shirt that matches the yarn color so I can wear my new shawl right away 
Straight pins
Large safety pins for putting knitted pieces on hold
Weaving frame Like  
Highlighters for marking the pattern
Pencil
Notebook for noting the individual steps 
Smartphone, if no camera is available 
Eraser 
Doll hair
Project bag to pack everything in
The CraSy Trio 
Finger protection or bandages: I almost always manage to crochet my finger bloody 
a second ball of the yarn in a different color
Set of double-pointed needles - sometimes you need short knitting needles
Knitting dolly
Stitch stoppers 
Pincushion
Wooden stick as a stuffing aid
Needle gauge 
other colors of the yarn
Lint roller to prepare the piece for photographing 
Reading glasses (very important)
Magnetic box for the straight pins
Thick darning needle with a large eye for weaving in ends
Small flat-nose pliers to pull the darning needle through the crocheted animal when there’s no other way
Doll or teddy bear for fitting (model)
Toothpick as a stuffing aid for very small pieces and possibly also 
to stretch a stitch from the previous round that has become too tight a little, so that 
it’s possible to insert the hook.
Merino wool 
Embroidery thread (for embroidering the eyes if no safety eyes are available) for crocheted animals
List of addresses of local yarn shops :-D 
Tablet or phone so I don’t have to print out the patterns.
Buttons
Felt scraps for eyes or other embellishments  
A second bag, because I can’t fit all the many things into just one ;-)
An empty bag for all the shopping
Definitely a credit card to pay for the yarn I buy

@Susanne
Your crocheted campsite really interests me. It’s sure to look great. 
Since we’re campers ourselves, I think the idea is especially wonderful.

Would you perhaps like to join in our monthly threads and show your crocheted items there? It’s incredibly motivating! I’m speaking from personal experience. I’m amazed myself at how much I manage to get done since I started taking part.

Take a look – here is the current thread for August:
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/109928/august-projekte-spass-beim-handarbeiten-und-nett-plaudern

Best regards, Monika

Oh Sandra, your little elves are sooo cute and lively. You just have to love them. :)

Marlene, I really like your little basket. It happens to me often, too—I start something and then it turns into something completely different.

I’ll show you tomorrow what I’m currently working on. Right now I have 3 UFOs—yes, a third one has joined the pile. Lena really needs some socks, and I’ve already finished one. It looks so cute—in pink and light pink. I’ll knit the second one in the next few days, so it won’t stay a UFO for long.

I’ve also made some progress on crocheting her sleeping bag. I can already picture it looking really pretty—in those classic girly colors of bright red and pink. Photos will follow once I can take them in daylight.

The tissue box decorated with butterflies and hearts isn’t just an eye-catcher wherever it’s placed—it’s also very practical and eco-friendly. Hidden underneath is one of those plain cardboard tissue boxes.

It makes a lovely gift for many occasions, such as a birth, birthday, Christmas, or simply as a nice little present for friends. In my experience, it’s always a huge hit!

It’s very easy to crochet and perfect even for beginners (with basic skills). 
It’s also a great project for using up lots of colorful leftover yarn.

For the crochet pattern and more—click here

The grow-with-me pinafore dress for toddlers is a very popular project. It is easy to knit and extremely practical, because it fits from about ages 1.5 to 5. The enthusiastic feedback shows that beginners will really enjoy it too (basic skills are required).

Click here for the knitting pattern and more

This round collar has already delighted many users, because it’s super easy to knit and very practical, too. You only need one skein of cotton yarn, so it’s perfect for small leftovers. And it’s always very well received as a gift.

So it’s best to knit several right away.

Easy for beginners with basic knowledge to knit, the pattern is very simple and has no abbreviations.

To the knitting pattern and more

The mowi heel has already delighted many users because it’s so easy to knit. Anyone who’s been hesitant to tackle sock heels will discover something completely different here. Customer reviews clearly show this.

For the knitting pattern and more info—click here 

Wishing you all the best and everything wonderful for your birthday. Enjoy a proper celebration and receive some great gifts.

Best wishes
Monika

Happy birthday, and lots of great ideas for the year ahead!

Warm regards
Monika

Yes, I’d also be happy to see even more customers and users joining the conversation here. Don’t be shy—it’s really fun.

Belated heartfelt wishes for the year ahead. May it bring you lots of joy and, above all, time for everything you love.

Warmly,
Monika

A warm welcome, dear Christa, to our creative group! It’s great that you’re joining in here too!

I also think it’s a fantastic idea to make such wonderful Secret Santa gifts for your coworkers. They must be especially nice. I’m already looking forward to your photos when they’re done. You’ll definitely manage it — there’s still plenty of time.

Yes, Christina, I’ve noticed that too. With the bears and dolls, I’m kind of fulfilling a childhood dream and I love them all.

For the time being, my grandchildren come first too ... let’s say, alongside that. Because I’m definitely tempted, especially since doll clothes are finished so quickly. Lena absolutely has to be dressed nicely, and I already have all sorts of ideas in mind.