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Mowi's Scrap Gobbler Gang is ideal for all kinds of leftover yarn. Even spare buttons can be used up here too. The Scrap Gobblers are a hit at children's birthday parties—with small gifts inside. They're also a real hit at parties.

For storing lots of small scraps and little things, they’ll bring joy for a long time, even as a pencil holder.

Very easy to crochet, even for beginners with some crochet experience.

Go to the crochet pattern here.

This mini doll sleeping bag is perfect for using up leftover yarn. It fits dolls and stuffed animals up to 20 cm tall, so they can come to bed with their very own sleeping bag. The pattern includes two different versions—one with buttons and one with a drawstring. Both are knitted in different stitch patterns.

Very easy to follow, even for beginners with some knitting experience.

Click here for the knitting pattern. 

Mel, you’ve shown it here. That’s great, too. I’d suggest you write a pattern for it anyway, because I’m sure quite a few people here will like this cactus. ;-)

This decorative cover hides those ugly tissue boxes, and it really does look pretty. We even have it on our dining table, and it gets admired again and again. Well, that means every now and then people say they’d like to have a box like it, too.

So you see, with this you have an original gift that brings joy. :)

Very good and easy for beginners with basic knowledge to make.

The 2nd photo is a box I just made for my friend in her favorite colors. As you can see, all kinds of color combinations can be used here.

Here’s the crochet pattern

These pants for 40–50 cm dolls come in two versions. They also fit Baby Born or similar dolls, for example.

Very easy to make from leftover yarn, also suitable for beginners who have knitted before.

Here’s the knitting pattern.



Note: Matching patterns are available for a Schlüttli cardigan and a raglan sweater with a button placket.

This little sleeping bag for a doll or stuffed animal about 20–25 cm tall can be knitted very easily using leftover yarn. Basic skills are required.

The doll mom is sure to be delighted.

Click here for the knitting pattern.

I’ll join right in. No, I haven’t bought any yarn either. I still have soooo much yarn waiting to be used up. My last yarn purchase was in November 2018. And I plan to keep it that way for a while longer.

Happy birthday, and have an amazing birthday party with all the trimmings.

Best wishes
Monika

Happy Birthday and have a wonderful day with everything that goes with a birthday.

Lots of love
Monika

Mel, your cactus pincushion turned out super cute. That’s such a great idea! Just right for your daughter, who loves cacti. :)

Thank you so much, dear Josefa, for the wonderful awards ceremony, as always!
You really never run out of titles. :-)

Birthday wishes are still appreciated in the evening. I wish you a truly wonderful year ahead, with many of your wishes coming true.

With love
Monika

Since yesterday, I’ve been busily knitting in the garden. I made myself a cool, shady little spot. My UFO top can come in for a landing tomorrow. And I’ve also got an outfit for a teddy bear on my needles and started a pair of leggings for my granddaughter. 

There’s homemade ice cream from the Thermomix every day, too. 

Wow, there’s really a lot going on here. You’ve all conjured up some amazing things. I’m impressed!

Sandra, I also love the jacket for Anton. And I’d do it exactly the same way you did, because I like it better with a longer zipper, too.

Claudia, your hamburger for toilet paper rolls—that’s a fantastic idea! It looks really cool. I would never have guessed what it really is.

Mel, your cat looks so cute in that basket—what a great photo. She must have sensed how much love you put into crocheting it. You really have something to be happy about.

I’m already so excited… because I want to hold Juna in my arms as soon as possible. She’s 10 days old now and sooo cute! Plus, Linja is already looking forward to seeing her again. As soon as the temperatures are a bit more moderate—around mid-June—we’ll load up the RV and drive to Ravensburg. A knitting kit is already on its way. Quite a bit had piled up.

Now I’m enjoying the garden on every nice day—with my knitting, of course. The CraSy Trio arrived today, so I can keep working on the teddy bear’s outfit. Plus, my UFO top is still waiting to be finished.

Have a wonderful day, everyone!

Mel, that’s great that your daughter enjoys sewing. That’s a fantastic neck pillow!
I’m interested in your pincushions, especially the one for the finger.

With this tissue box cover with butterflies and hearts, you'll have a gift ready that brings joy, is useful, and looks pretty too. You can choose any color combination and use up lots of leftover yarn.

My friend saw it at my place and immediately wanted two of them too—one for the bathroom and one for the dining room.

The box is very easy to crochet if you've crocheted before.

Here is the crochet pattern.

This baby pinafore dress also grows with your little one. It can be worn for a whole year (from 6 to 18 months) and is also easy to knit. The dress has a perfect fit.

Click here for the knitting pattern and more info. 

This cute little strappy dress with hearts grows with your child—from 1.5 to 5 years—and is a truly versatile piece. It’s also easy to knit, even for beginners with some knitting experience.

You should get started right away.

Click here for the knitting pattern and more

Marion, that’s such a cool idea. I’ve never seen anything like it before. Perfect for using up leftover yarn—really great.

I’m also brainstorming new ideas right now, preferably for leftover yarn. Pot holders have already crossed my mind… but I’m not quite sure yet.

My top is now finished. I just need to weave in the ends and crochet around the edges. Then I can finally wear it. :) I’ll post a photo once it’s completely finished.

I’ve also already started something new. First, there’s the outfit for my little bears. But I’m still waiting for the right needles, which should arrive tomorrow.

Second, I started a new pair of leggings for Linja in the garden today. By fall, her current pair will probably start to get a little too small for her.

By the way, little Juna (Linja’s sister) also has a beautiful middle name: Merlia. Unlike Linja, she sleeps a lot. :)

UFO Queen in May
[ x] I finished two UFOs in May and have truly earned the title UFO Queen.
Details about the UFO / UFOs in May:

• I finished knitting my shawl.
• I finished knitting the doll jacket.

Best of Leftovers in May
[ ] I used up lots of my pretty + colorful leftover yarn in May and earned the title Best of Leftovers.
Details about the leftover yarn projects in May:

• I knitted a doll jacket from leftover yarn
• Two coasters as an addition to my flower meadow
• The tissue box and the coasters for my friend are also made from leftover yarn.

Yarn Diet / Yarn Empress in May
I haven’t bought any yarn since November 2018 and want to keep it that way. I’m still diligently using up my stash.


Busy Little Helper in May
[x ] I was able to work on or even finish many handmade projects in May.
Details about the May projects, or the number of projects, please write them here.

• Jacket for the doll



• Finished knitting the shawl



• A tissue box for my friend with 6 matching coasters (see picture below)
• Two coasters for my spring meadow



[ x] I uploaded at least one new pattern in May.
Write details here. Link+image allowed.
[x ] I uploaded a pattern in May for the always-popular evergreen topics, such as leftover yarn, beginners, animals, decor, owls, mermaids, etc.
Write details here. Link+image allowed.

• The knitting pattern for the mini sleeping bag for dolls and teddies, about 20–25 cm in size, can be knitted from leftover yarn.



Starting Early Summer / the Gardening Season
[x ] On cool days / evenings, I wrapped myself in a cozy blanket for crafting, or in a wonderful shawl (maybe even handmade), or otherwise kept warm, and I had lots of fun doing it.

Other - gifts made:
I had a friend visiting for 10 days and crocheted gifts for her by request, namely this tissue box with 6 granny coasters.

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Even belated birthday wishes bring joy. That’s why I’d like to join in and wish you lots of joy, good health, and plenty of new ideas for the coming year.

Best wishes
Monika

Have a great vacation, Andrea! It’s so nice that you’re sharing your experiences with us.

Even though it’s already evening, I’d still like to join in the birthday wishes and wish you a wonderful year ahead.

All the best
Monika

Petra, I think your garden is great. It looks beautifully natural. Yeah, I have to pull a few things out every now and then, but otherwise I really enjoy it. Today was the first time this year I had breakfast in the garden. I really enjoyed that.

I used to have tortoises, too. After I moved, I gave them to a friend with a heavy heart—she added them to her group of tortoises. In the summer, they always had an enclosure, too.

Happy Birthday, Jana! I wish you a wonderful birthday celebration with everything that goes with it. Let yourself be properly pampered and enjoy it.

Best wishes
Monika

For your birthday, I wish you lovely guests, delicious food, great gifts, and the full pampering treatment.

All my love
Monika

These cute ladybugs can soon be an eye-catcher in your kitchen, too. They are very easy and quick to crochet—a great project for switching off. 

Easy for beginners who have crocheted before to make.

Here’s the crochet pattern

This little pouch for 10 packs of tissues is very easy and quick to crochet. It also offers room for creative ideas that you can incorporate. Two versions are presented.

Here you can use up lots of leftover yarn and have a lovely gift or small present to bring along. It also works great as gift packaging.

Best to get started right away.

Here’s the crochet pattern

This cute little strappy dress for babies grows with your little one from 6 to 18 months. It’s very easy to knit if you’ve knitted before.

The dress features knitted-in hearts and a perfect fit. It’s quick to finish—just get started right away.

Click here for the knitting pattern 

This poncho and shawl set is just the thing for cool summer evenings, whether you’re at the beach, in a restaurant, or out for a walk. It’s a real eye-catcher with its pink waves and pretty lace pattern.

It’s fun to knit this poncho and shawl set—you’re guaranteed not to get bored.

Recommended for advanced knitters.

Click here for the knitting pattern

I also wish all readers and visitors here a lovely, sunny summer weekend. The start of June is supposed to be great—at least as far as the weather goes.

Wow, Marion, your top looks amazing. I really like it. The cut is a bit similar to my top. I’ll post mine in the next few days, too.

I really like the blue, too. I actually have some blue cotton lying around—your top just reminded me of it.

I wish everyone here a wonderful, sunny summer weekend!

Thanks, Mel. :)

Don't stress about it — that way you'll have a UFO that you can finish at your own pace in June. That's how I see it with my top, too. Garden season is starting now, and that's really fun.

Water - red wine every now and then

Vacation rental or camping?

Thanks, Marlene and Marion! :) Yeah, I like it too.

And I’ve already gotten my next commission from my friend. She wants a second tissue box for the bathroom. She’s sending me a photo of the bathroom so I can choose colors that match.
Now I just hope I don’t have to buy any yarn for it. After all, I want to keep working my way through my yarn stash.

As soon as I finish my top, I’ll think about which bigger project to start. Sitting in the evening or in the garden without my knitting needles—that’s just not possible. It makes me feel like I’m going through withdrawal... ;-)

Thank you, Josefa—I wish the same for you. And I’m happy to join in with the holiday wishes.

Yay, I actually finished my second UFO last night.
My shawl in a mix of patterns is done. I just need to block it. Here’s what it looks like now.



Yes, and yesterday I also gave my friend 6 matching coasters to go with the TaTüBox. Here’s what they look like:



I’m taking my top with me as a UFO into June. Then I’m sure I’ll finish it.

This preschool bag in girls’ favorite colors features a reinforced double bottom and an adjustable strap—so it can grow with them.

The bag is crocheted in a dense stitch pattern and is recommended for experienced crocheters.

Click here for the crochet pattern and more info.

This baby dress with the pretty lace pattern is sure to turn heads. Best of all: it fits from approx. 3–18 months. 

Recommended for experienced knitters.

You can find the knitting pattern here.



Note: There is also a value set that includes the pattern for hairbands and matching crocheted shoes.

 The little darlings of doll mommies also need a sleeping bag when they come along to bed. This one comes in two versions—one with buttons and one with a tie ribbon. Both versions have different knitting patterns.

The measurements fit an approx. 20 cm cuddly toy or doll. The length can also be easily adjusted for larger dolls or cuddly toys.

Easy to knit for beginners with knitting experience. The pattern folder contains two patterns.

Click here for the knitting pattern.

A small, practical pouch for 10 tissues makes a nice little gift or even unique gift wrapping. It’s quick and easy to crochet using various leftover yarn scraps.

Perfect for beginners who’ve crocheted before.
The pattern includes several creative variations.

Click here for the crochet pattern. 

These cute summer pants for babies are quick and easy to knit, even for beginners with knitting experience. Just the thing for a long weekend. And since it’s supposed to get warm now, the pants can be worn very soon.

Whether for a girl or a boy, they look lovely on both. The legs can be knitted longer or shorter as needed.

Go to the knitting pattern here.

Oh wow, Mel, that’s quite a nice assortment of “leftover yarn.” Impressive! :-)

For me, yarn scraps are partially used balls or small leftovers.
To me, leftover yarn is what remains from a larger project—for example, several balls.

I don’t think that really depends on the region.

These two ladybugs are disguised as oven gloves. They really brighten up your kitchen - a splash of color that spreads good cheer and is extremely useful.

The ladybugs are easy to crochet, definitely suitable for beginners who have crocheted before.

Click here for the crochet pattern and more info.

Happy birthday, and here’s to lots of wonderful surprises!

Best regards, Monika

Akela, I hope you feel better soon too. That doesn’t sound very promising. But summer is coming up first, and I’m sure you’ll find other activities that you enjoy as well.

I’m doing very well. My friend is heading home again tomorrow after spending 10 days with us. I’m enjoying the time with her, since she lives in northern Germany and I live in the south. By the way, she brought some great cooking ideas with her. Yesterday we had asparagus pizza, which was super delicious. It’s a recipe from the Thermomix recipe collection.

And then there’s homemade ice cream every day made in the Thermomix, consisting only of fruit, cashews, and a little xylitol. I experimented with that recipe myself for a long time until it finally tasted really good. And now it’s the best and healthiest ice cream in the world.

I’m actually managing to finish another UFO during UFO Week. My shawl is almost done.

Yesterday I started designing a suit for one of my Steiff teddy bears. Let’s see how it turns out. I just need to work on something new again, and doll or teddy bear clothes are a great option.

Happy Birthday, Nadelja! I wish you a wonderful birthday and a fantastic year ahead filled with lots of great ideas.

Best regards
Monika

This little pinafore dress also grows with your child and features knitted-in hearts. Lots of enthusiastic feedback shows that even beginners (with basic skills) can easily make it.

Go to the knitting pattern and more 

This grow-with-me pinafore dress is very popular because it fits from about 1.5 to 5 years—much to the delight of knitting mums and grandmas.

The dress has little hearts knitted into it and is easy to knit if you’ve knitted before.

Go to the knitting pattern and more