Latest Forum Posts by: mowi 19

Thanks, Anja! :-)
Yes, I’m really into it too—I only discovered it a year ago. Of course, I’ve had this hobby for a while now. 

Dear all,

I was really so happy about your good wishes and would like to thank you all very warmly for them. I popped in a few times today and was deeply moved by some of your words.

A big thank you to Josefa as well!

It’s wonderful that you and Crazypatterns are here!

Best regards
Monika

Happy Birthday, dear Romy! Have a wonderful time and celebrate in style. May the coming year bring you lots of great surprises.

Warm regards
Monika

Ah, thanks for the measurements, Christina! I’ll keep that in mind. It’s quite possible that Linja’s dolls are similar sizes.

I have a bear that’s about 40 cm tall, who’s also a bit “chubby.” At least his sweaters fit dolls of that size, too.

Your dolls are probably totally cute. If only I had more space.... sigh...
Then that could be another hobby.

I wish everyone here a wonderful weekend with plenty of time for crafting!

Warm regards
Monika

This poncho cape was knitted from 200 g of sock yarn with a cashmere blend. This gives it a light, fluffy texture. It’s pleasantly lightweight, easy to put on and take off, and can be worn buttoned up or open—whichever you prefer. Since it’s a practical length, it guarantees plenty of arm freedom. The poncho cape keeps your shoulders and upper body cozy and warm without feeling restrictive. It’s suitable for any season, and thanks to its light weight, it’s easy to pack in a bag for outings.

Well-suited for beginners with some knitting experience. The following basic skills are required:

• Knit and purl stitches
• Picking up and binding off stitches
• Knitting buttonholes and yarn overs
• Increasing from a single stitch

What makes this knitting pattern special:

• The pattern contains no abbreviations; everything is written out in full.
• The photos are positioned so that they do not need to be printed. 

The size described here is a universal fit for sizes 36 to 42/44. However, other sizes can be easily adjusted.

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Click here for the knitting pattern for the poncho cape made from sock yarn.

This poncho cape is knitted from 200 g of sock yarn with a cashmere blend, which gives it a particularly pleasant feel. It’s very lightweight, super comfortable, and can be worn either open or buttoned up. Since it’s not as long as a regular poncho, it allows for plenty of arm movement. An ideal solution for every season!

This poncho cape is also easy for beginners with some knitting experience to make. The following skills are required:

• Knit and purl stitches
• Picking up and binding off stitches
• Making buttonholes or working yarn overs
• Increasing from a single stitch

Special features of this knitting pattern:

• The pattern is written without abbreviations.
• The photos are on separate pages and do not need to be printed. 

The size described fits universally from approximately size 36 to 42/44. Other sizes can be easily adjusted.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the poncho cape made from sock yarn.

This poncho cape is knitted from 200 g of sock yarn with a cashmere blend, which makes it especially fluffy. It’s super light, very comfortable, and can be worn open or buttoned up. Since it isn’t too long, it allows for good arm movement. Ideal for any season!

This poncho cape is easy for beginners with some knitting experience to make. You’ll need the following skills:

• Knit and purl stitches
• Picking up and binding off stitches
• Working buttonholes or yarn overs
• Increasing from a single stitch

Tips for easy use:

• The pattern does not contain any abbreviations.
• The photos are on separate pages and do not need to be printed. 

The size described fits approximately sizes 36 to 42/44. Other sizes can be easily adjusted.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the poncho cape made from sock yarn.

Hello Silvia,

yes, it doesn’t always have to be the most expensive yarn—I agree. Drops You7 is definitely suitable for amigurumi and small crochet projects. It’s thin, yet the yarn holds its shape well.

The yardage tells you how many meters of yarn are in a ball—for example, 170 m/50 g. That means there are 170 meters in that ball.

Other balls have 125 meters, for example, in 50 g. In that case, the yarn is thicker.

The gauge is important for getting the measurements right. To check it, I knit a swatch of about 30 stitches that’s at least 10 cm high. Then I measure how many stitches there are per 10 cm in width and how many rows per 10 cm in height.

Since everyone knits a little differently (tighter or looser), the gauge is very helpful. Before I started doing this, I had to rip out quite a few knitting projects and start over because the measurements weren’t right.

Best regards
Monika

Today, March 7, my shop here on Crazypatterns is celebrating its 1-year shop anniversary. As a thank-you, all items are 40% off until March 10.


Hier gehts zum Shop von mowi19 - 40% sparen bis zum 10. März

When I think back to my early days, over 40 years ago… that’s when I started knitting and crocheting when my son was born. Back then, there was no internet yet. But I had a kind neighbor who taught me everything, and that’s how I became a knitting pro even back then. I knitted Norwegian sweaters for the whole family, and I especially loved working with patterns. My son got a turtle knitted into his sweater (he actually had a live one back then, too). And my husband got a seaplane.

I also sewed clothes for my son for many years back then—shirts, pants, jackets, you name it—and I taught myself how to do it. I apparently got that talent from my mother, who could do it, too.

Then came a long break of about 20 years. Until my granddaughter’s mother asked me if I could knit a pair of baby pants for the little one. If they were made of pure new wool, they’d be practically unaffordable. That actually reawakened my passion for crafts. So I looked for a suitable pattern. That’s how I came across Crazypatterns, by the way.

I spent hours and days watching videos to get back into knitting and crocheting. And in the process, I learned a lot of things I hadn’t known back then. I tried out some new techniques, and all my old skills came flooding back. The joy of knitting had completely swept me up again.

About a year ago, I started writing my own patterns and discovered the joy of experimenting and designing new projects. Now I can’t even imagine how I managed to live all those years without yarn and needles. It’s amazing what a grandchild can do. ;-)

I know I’ll still have a lot to learn in the coming years. I especially want to become even more of a pro at crocheting. My granddaughter gives me so many new ideas for things I could crochet for her. And of course, I’m eager to take on those challenges.

When I look back on the past year, I’m amazed myself at how everything has turned out. 

This little bag for 10 tissues can be crocheted in just a few hours. It’s perfect for using up leftover yarn! You can make enough for the whole family in a single weekend. Everyone gets a pouch in their favorite colors.

Of course, this pouch also makes great gift wrapping for Easter. You can hide all sorts of things inside it decoratively.

Perfect for beginners with basic crochet skills—everything is described in detail. Several versions are presented.



Click here for the crochet pattern for the small tissue pouch.

Some garments can be knitted or crocheted a size larger right from the start. Pant legs can be turned up at the bottom, and sleeves can be too. The length—for example, on sweaters—can also be planned well so that the garment will fit for longer.

In any case, children’s clothing should be comfortable and not itchy.

You can finish this cowl or shoulder warmer in just one day. All you need is one ball of cotton yarn.

This cowl is perfect for beginners. All the steps are clearly explained in the pattern. However, you should have some basic knitting skills.

The pattern is written to be printer-friendly. Most of the photos are on separate pages that don’t need to be printed.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the cowl / shoulder warmer. 

This colorful spring meadow gives you lots of great ideas for using up leftover yarn. Whether it’s whole skeins or tiny little scraps, you can use it all here. Just be creative—you’ll get plenty of ideas here. For example, you can see the “cheeky boys” version here. Girls will surely prefer butterflies or flowers.

The pattern is perfect for beginners with basic knowledge. It’s written without any abbreviations. And I’ve mostly placed the photos so that you don’t need to print them out as well.

Bring spring into your home now!



Click here for the colorful spring meadow—the flower egg cozies with placemat.

You can give this colorful meadow with egg cozies, a placemat, and floral decorations to loved ones for Easter, either individually or as a set. You’re sure to bring them lots of joy.

In the pattern you’ll find several variations as ideas, for example the “cheeky boys” as egg cozies for little or big boys. The girls will probably prefer flower decorations. Butterflies also work very well as decorations, both on the egg cozies and on the spring meadow. Just let your imagination run wild.

You can use up lots of colorful leftovers here, even tiny scraps for the flowers.
The pattern is very easy for beginners to make, as long as they have basic knowledge.

To make things easier, I’ve placed most of the photos on pages that don’t need to be printed out. Also, the complete pattern is written without abbreviations.



Click here for the colorful spring meadow—the flower egg cozies with placemat.

With this colorful spring set, you can make wonderful use of your leftover yarn. There are no limits to your imagination here, and you’ll instantly bring spring to your table. The pattern includes several variations for the egg cozies. For example, I crocheted the “cheeky boys” for my grandchildren, which you can also see here in the photo. The flower egg cozies are for girls of all ages.

The pattern is suitable for beginners in every respect. However, you should have some basic crocheting skills.

In this pattern, I’ve also made sure that most of the photos are placed on separate pages that don’t need to be printed. Additionally, the pattern is written without abbreviations, which makes it even easier for you to work with.



Click here for the colorful spring meadow—the flower egg cozies with placemat.

You can conjure up a colorful spring meadow on your table with this placemat, the flower egg cozies, and the table scatter. Even beginners with basic skills can easily crochet all of these. There’s also plenty of room for creative variations. In the second picture, for example, you can see the “cheeky boys” — an idea for little and big boys.

With this set, you can use up all your colorful scraps and combine them however you like.

Also helpful:
Most of the photos in the pattern are placed on pages you don’t need to print. There are also no abbreviations.


These are the “cheeky boys”



Click here for the colorful spring meadow — flower egg cozies with a placemat.

Glad I could help you, Michaela! :-)

Dear Katrin, happy birthday from the bottom of my heart. Enjoy being the center of attention today and have a really wonderful time.

Warm regards
Monika

Wishing you all the best and a wonderful birthday, marieluis, and lots of joy in the year ahead!

Best regards, Monika

This cowl and shoulder warmer can be knitted quickly and very easily from a single ball of cotton, even by beginners with basic skills.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the cowl.

What a lovely idea, Nina! Thanks for that! The coffee looks so delicious—I can almost smell and taste it, even this evening.

I wish you all a wonderful evening of knitting and crocheting!

Happy birthday, dear Monika, and all the best for the coming year. Enjoy being the center of attention.

Best regards, Monika

Dear Kirsten,

I wish you all the best and happiness on your birthday, and hope you continue to enjoy everything you love to do, such as knitting.

Warm regards from Monika

Caro, yes, I know that too. That’s why I’m not putting any pressure on myself here either—it doesn’t help anyone. The most important thing is that we enjoy it; otherwise, the motivation and ideas fall by the wayside. Lately, I’ve also just made things now and then without writing a pattern for them.

Creativity will come back, you’ll see. Just let go for a while. ;-) 

You already have such beautiful things in your shop, and I’m sure there will be lots of new things moving in there this year too.

Best wishes
Monika

Oh, wow, Heike, I’m so glad I was able to give you that brilliant idea.
It just popped into my head a little while ago.

Have fun crocheting the bookmarks! :-)

LG Monika

I’m currently making this little pouch for 10 tissues as a Valentine’s Day gift. Everyone would really be happy to receive this. With the little hearts on it, it makes for a really sweet romantic gift.

The pouch is done in a flash and is a breeze to crochet, even for beginners. The pattern describes each step in detail.

Best of all: you can use all kinds of leftover yarn to make it.



Click here for the crochet pattern for the little tissue pouch.

Dear Susanne,
How wonderful that it’s your birthday today. I’d like to offer you my heartfelt congratulations and wish you a wonderful celebration. Enjoy being the center of attention today.

Warm regards
Monika

I’d also like to send you belated birthday wishes, Anja. Take good care of yourself and enjoy every day.

Warm regards
Monika

The ideal way to use up leftovers is this little pouch with a heart, which fits exactly 10 tissues. It’s quick and easy to crochet, even for beginners, and is perfect as a last-minute gift idea, so to speak. How about crocheting a few now for Valentine’s Day and then giving them as gifts?

You can hide nice gifts between the tissues, such as money gifts or vouchers.

The pouch fits in any handbag and is sure to always be well received. It doesn’t need a closure button, so the tissues are always quickly at hand.



Here’s the crochet pattern for the little pouch for 10 tissues.

Here are some belated birthday wishes. :-)
Dear Yvonne, all the best for the year ahead—may it bring you lots of wonderful surprises.

Warm regards
Monika

Belated birthday wishes from me too, Kathrin.
May the coming year bring you lots of joy and happiness.

Warm regards
Monika

A round collar with many uses—for example, as a shoulder warmer. Very practical on cold days with sweaters that have a neckline. The collar can also be worn well as a turtleneck.

Best of all: This shoulder warmer can be finished quickly almost in passing, even by beginners.

You might even get the creative idea to use it as a baby skirt. ;-)



Click here for the knitting pattern for the shoulder warmer.

Belated birthday wishes bring joy too. :-)
So, Jennifer, I’d like to wish you a wonderful year ahead filled with lots of happy moments.

Best wishes, Monika

Belated happy birthday, Mandy, and here’s to another great year!
I hope you enjoy this new year of your life!

Belated happy birthday, Petra!
Have a wonderful time and do what brings you joy as often as you can.

Dear Steffi,
I’d like to wish you a wonderful vacation. Relax and let all your new ideas blossom for your writing project. Good luck with that, too!

Lots of love, Monika

Let me add my congratulations too. :-)
Belated happy birthday, Rosalinde.
May this new year bring you happiness, joy, and many wonderful moments.

Dear Tina, my condolences on the loss of your great-grandmother.
It always hurts when someone we love passes away.

I’m doing well, too, and I’m busy getting ready for January. I have a few ideas I want to bring to life. Also, I haven’t bought any more yarn and am diligently working through my stash. I don’t have any UFOs either—just projects I’m working on simultaneously. ;-)

I’m also looking forward to spring, which is kind of right around the corner… despite the snow. It’s not that far away anymore.

Wishing you all a wonderful and successful 2018!

Monika

From December 30 to January 1, all my patterns are 50% off.
With this, I’d like to say thank you to all my current and future customers for a wonderful 2017.

In my shop you’ll find, for example, cute clothing for your children and grandchildren, sweet little gifts for young and old, and stylish clothing for yourself, too.

Hier schnell die Gelegenheit nutzen und bei mowi19 im Shop stöbern.

Dear CP team, dear visitors, customers, and authors at CP,

I want to say thank you to all of you, for being here and for the respectful way everyone treats one another here. Above all, my thanks go to the CP team, who are working behind the scenes almost day and night so that everything runs smoothly.

I wish each and every one of you a blessed Christmas with many happy moments and encounters. Most of all, I wish you time for family and friends, and also for yourselves. You have earned it.

I also wish that your body feels well. 

So take good care of yourselves and enjoy wonderful days!

At this point I would like to add the shared Christmas poem that we—the users of this forum—created for CP as a true group effort.
I took the liberty of adding the last 4 lines. 

Warm Christmas greetings from Monika




Woolly Christmas at Crazypatterns

The needles clatter softly in the warm room
while in the cooking pot the turnip starts to bloom.

The mulled wine on the stove is steaming too,
while the little one munches cookies—quite a few.

Josefa is looking forward to the tree,
and is knitting a stocking—I can hardly believe what I see!

And afterward she crochets a blanket too,
while the housework is left with nothing to do.

The apartment smells of cookies sweet,
on the sofa my kitten is fast asleep.

Despite the mulled wine, the stocking is almost done,
but the wool is poor quality, not much fun.

Oh dear, what should I do with it now? 
Unravel it—that keeps me fit somehow.

Josefa can get help, sure as can be,
from all the helpful CP authors in the community.

Meanwhile she looks for the Christmas baubles bright,
"Which colors are in? I'll go Google that tonight." 

And where are all the lovely crochet stars?
I have an idea: "I'll make them myself," I like that by far. 

Quick as a wink, the wool is already there. 
So radiant in yellow, like sunshine in the air.

But where can I get a pattern from?
The answer to that question is not a difficult one.

Looked on Crazypatterns, hooray!
There they are already—on the picture in the snow today

One click—this pattern is the one for me. 
I could shout out loud with glee

But what was that? There is a knock at the door! 
Never mind, I have no time for it anymore. 

The socks just will not let me go
There is that knocking again! Who is it, though?

Let me in! comes the sound from outside the house 
It's me, of course—Santa Claus!!

Oh man, he's brought the big stocking along 
what's inside it? I really care—don't get me wrong! 

I am so curious, I want to know, 
tangerines, nuts, and the soft wool I wished for are things I don't want to forgo. 

The wool comes first, that is the plan.
I hope Santa knows that, the dear man.

Full of anticipation Josefa opens the door 
happily reaches for the packages and thanks Santa very warmly for them all.

Where is the wool hidden now?
Oh man, I'm so excited somehow.

In the first little package there is a toaster
then comes an Elvis Presley poster 

The wool must be in here somewhere...
Maybe here? No ... just a beautiful lucky stone there.

No wool at all? That cannot be right!
Who swiped it—which woolly little sprite? 

At last I have found it, oh what fun.
What joy! I'll knit it in the round!

Praise and thanks be to the Christ Child! 
and I'll get cozy on the stove bench for a while.

But Christmas is not over yet; someone is at the door.
After all, it is only a quarter to 4. 

Then the smartphone rings too—who could it be?
Surprise: more wool is announcing itself to me :-)

Aunt Auguste comes with even more little packages.
Where is there still a free little corner for all these packages? 

After a moment's thought, it comes to me:
In the kitchen: in the oven! There is still room, you see!

But—oh dear—now I have discovered it ahead of time:  
Someone has already hidden something there, what a find.  

There lies a little package with a red bow,
Inside there is no wool, because it smells like soap, you know!

Now mischief is sitting on my shoulder 
I'll simply let the whole thing "sink in" and smolder 

Because you don't find soap in the oven every day.
Does anyone still have a question to say? ;-)

Aunt Auguste is somewhat amazed,
after all, she will soon be 100, in just a few days. 

A suitable hiding place was still found.
Meanwhile the knitting needles keep going round and round.

What do you think, where might this hiding place be?
Could it perhaps be somewhere back there, do you see? 

Exactly, there is still space back there in the cabinet
and also in the stove bench, just a bit.

Oh, there are still many hiding places to be had, 
in Grandma's cabinet there in the hall, not bad. 

But the main thing in this Christmas season bright,
is that everyone together has lots of delight.

Treat yourselves to a warm scarf now, one and all.
Merry Christmas everywhere!

Wow, you’re all so hardworking!

I’ve only been actively participating since March, and I can say that I’m very satisfied. There are 31 projects in my shop, which is more than I expected. The 32nd pattern is in the works and should be added in the next few days.

Number 33 is in the design phase and I’ll start working on it in the next few days. :-)

These cute gnomes bring good cheer and also serve a useful purpose. You can hide lots of little things inside them—either when you give a gift with them or store your knitting and crochet supplies in them. They also look great as egg cozies.

The gnomes are quick and easy to crochet, even for beginners. All steps are clearly explained in the pattern, with additional photos.



Here is the crochet pattern for the gnome family.

Note: You can also get the crochet pattern for the gnome family in my shop as a value set together with a gnome house.

@Johanna100

I wish for your husband and your family that everything turns out well and that you can celebrate many more Christmases together. Health really is the most important thing.

This colorful kids’ jacket is a real eye-catcher and keeps the little ones nice and cozy. It has a hood and pockets at the front. It has (almost) no seams. Only the pockets need to be sewn onto one side at the end.

Difficulty level: You should already have some prior knowledge and practice in knitting.

The pattern is easy to knit. Everything is included in the 30+ page pattern.

The pattern covers sizes 92–104. The jacket grows with your child.


Click here for the knitting pattern for the children’s jacket with a hood and pockets.

You get this baby hat as a set together with a pair of baby pants. Both fit from size 62/68 to size 80, so they grow with your baby for a few months.

The set is very easy to knit, even for beginners with basic skills. Everything is explained clearly and with pictures.



Here’s the knitting pattern for the baby hat with pants.

Happy birthday, dear Melanie. Treat yourself to a day just for you today and do whatever you enjoy. You deserve it.

For the coming year, I wish you lots of joy and great ideas.

From the heart
Monika

Happy birthday, dear Ute! Let yourself be celebrated today and enjoy being spoiled! You deserve it.

I wish you lots of joy in everything you do in the coming year!

With love
Monika

Belated happy birthday, Beate! :-)
May a wonderful new year of life lie ahead of you, filled with many beautiful moments.

With love
Monika

I wish all of you, including Josefa and the team, a boot stuffed to the brim this evening!


Lots of joy and cozy hours!

Monika