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Fall is just around the corner, and toddlers will soon need warm clothing again. With leggings made from sock yarn, they’re always perfectly dressed. They keep them warm and allow plenty of freedom of movement while playing.

The pattern is written for size 98-104. But the leggings will fit for longer as the child grows. My granddaughter was still wearing them at age 5.

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You can knit this pretty colorful raglan cardigan with the matching hat for a doll (approx. 50 cm) or a newborn. It is designed with a mix of patterns and creatively uses lots of leftover yarn.

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Oh, aren’t those two cute? They’re sure to be loved dearly. Winter clothes are, of course, always important and needed. You can never have enough of them.

This cozy sleeping bag made from cuddly-soft merino wool fits dolls up to approx. 50 cm, and newborns too. Just the thing for cool nights, even in summer.

The sleeping bag is quick and easy to knit. It also makes a wonderful gift for a new baby. After all, the tiniest babies still need to be nice and warm.

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Another lovely gift for a new baby is this pretty warm newborn jacket with a hood. It has a heart lace pattern, and in these colors it is very reminiscent of traditional folk clothing.

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Happy birthday from me, too. Enjoy your day!

Best regards
Monika

Petra, your scarecrow has turned out to be another work of art. It really puts a smile on your face.

Oh Inge, what a joy for everyone involved! That’s a wonderful feeling and the best reward you could have received.

Love, Monika

I also wish you all a wonderful weekend, especially with some sunshine.

It’s supposed to start raining here any minute now—and quite heavily, continuously until tomorrow evening. At least it was nice and dry today.

The weekend won’t just be wet, but also autumnal and cool—just right for knitting.

Starting in the middle of next week, summer will be back with temperatures over 30 degrees.

Wow, as a kid, I would have been totally thrilled with such a unique school cone. What a great idea! I hope you all have a lot of fun on the first day of school.

In September, I’ll finally get to see my granddaughters again after a year. I’m really looking forward to it. Until then, it’s time for daily raspberry picking—and starting in late August, apple picking as well.

Sock season is coming up again soon. If you haven’t felt like tackling a difficult heel pattern yet, why not give this very simple heel a try? It’s knitted with 3 needles, which makes knitting socks even easier.

With this pattern, you can knit different sizes, so the whole family can look forward to them.

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Dear Gabi,

I, too, wish you all the best and a wonderful birthday with lovely guests. Let yourself be pampered and enjoy all the surprises in store for you today.



Warm regards
Monika

A pizza oven—wow! That sounds really interesting, Petra.

Andrea, there are two sides to everything. I hope you feel better soon so you can use this free week to do everything that brings you joy—like crocheting.

It’s raining on and off here, but not enough to keep us from going for a walk now and then. Otherwise, I’m just catching up on some things that got put on hold when the weather was nice.

I wish you all a wonderful and relaxing weekend!

Do you have colorful leftover yarn? Then this little raglan sweater for a doll or teddy bear is just the thing. It’s quick to knit and will bring great joy to any doll mom. You can decide the sleeve length yourself.

With this pattern, you can knit several sizes and dress an entire doll family—from 30 to 50 cm. There are also tips for chubbier teddy bears.

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A special pattern and pattern mix came about in these sweet little doll dresses, quite by chance. I liked it so much that I knitted several of them right away, in different sizes. This lets you dress dolls from 35 to 46 cm adorably and make a doll mom happy.

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These cute and very easy-to-knit striped pants are the perfect summer outfit for teddy bears and dolls measuring about 40 cm. The pants can also be easily resized to fit other sizes.

What makes them special is that the teddy bear’s little tail peeks out from the back.

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Dear Judith,

Happy birthday! Let everyone celebrate you today and enjoy it, because you’re the star of the show. May this new year bring you lots of joy and make you happy.



All my love
Monika

Dear Andrea,

I’d also like to offer you belated birthday wishes and wish you a truly wonderful new year of life filled with everything that brings you joy.



Warm regards
Monika

I’d also like to offer you my belated congratulations with flowers from my garden. May this new year of your life bring you much joy—and plenty of yarn.



Warm regards
Monika

I crocheted this bag for my granddaughter when she started kindergarten. She still loves it very much today, at age 7. The bag grows with her because the strap can be adjusted. It has a double bottom, which makes it very sturdy.

Recommended for advanced crocheters.

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Little dolls or teddy bears (25–30 cm) will love this cute raglan onesie. It can be knitted from colorful leftover yarn and looks absolutely adorable when worn.

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I wish you all a wonderful weekend, too. We don’t need a vacation—we’re just enjoying the garden and the beautiful summer weather for now.

Best regards, Monika

A quick project that everyone can use is this cover for a tissue box. It’s a wonderful way to crochet up colorful scraps—even small ones. I’ve given it as a gift several times in the recipient’s favorite colors, and it was always very well received. The butterfly and heart decorations make it a pretty piece of décor.

Easy to make, even for beginners with basic knowledge.

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Toddlers with a play shop are sure to be delighted with this little shopping bag, especially if you fill it with carrots and lemons right away. 

All pieces are very easy to make from leftover yarn.

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This circular collar is very well suited for crafting on the go. It’s knitted from just one skein and is useful almost all year round. It also always makes a lovely gift.

The pattern is very simple and knitted without abbreviations, so it’s also suitable for beginners with basic skills.

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Colorful leftover yarn is perfect for doll clothes. I knitted this bright and colorful doll poncho from lots of leftover yarn. You can let your imagination run free and then look forward to the result. You’ll make any doll mom very happy with it.

The pattern is written for several sizes—from 35 to 46 cm.

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A slightly larger leftover-yarn project is this colorful children’s skirt for girls ages 3–4. You’ll enjoy knitting it and giving it as a gift. 

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Dear Petra,

I’d also like to belatedly wish you a happy birthday. May this new year of your life bring you plenty of everything on your wish list. May you continue to have so many wonderful ideas and people whom you make happy with them.



Warm regards
Monika

This short poncho is wonderfully easy to knit from soft, cozy sock yarn. It can be buttoned at the front, so it can also be worn open as a shawl. Since it is short, it leaves plenty of freedom for your arms while still keeping you cozy and warm.

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Our men also like to stay nice and warm in autumn and winter. A vest like this made from merino wool serves that purpose perfectly. For experienced knitters, the cable pattern is a welcome challenge. It is fun to knit and never gets boring. The vest fits size 45/50.

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Every baby loves sleeping in a cozy sleeping bag. Made from merino wool, it keeps them warm best. Very easy to knit. It fits up to 12 months.

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Small Christmas stars can also be crocheted in the summer. They are suitable for beginners with basic skills—and especially for small amounts of leftover yarn.

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The dolls are sure to be looking forward to Christmas outfits. With them, you’ll make any doll mom really happy under the Christmas tree. So why not start now?

You can use them to dress dolls of various sizes—from 35 to 46 cm.

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Knitting doll clothes is always fun. It works up quickly and can be made from leftovers. That makes the doll mom and her children happy.

This sweater with a side button placket is knitted top down with raglan shaping. It fits dolls measuring 43-50 cm and also small newborns.

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The best match is to knit these pants right away, in the same size. Very easy to make.

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I’m the same way—I don’t feel like making winter or Christmas decorations in the summer. Strangely enough, though, I’m actually pretty good at getting started on summer projects in the winter.

Oh, I remember that bird park from when we lived in Bremen 40 years ago. I used to visit there with my son every summer. Yes, it’s definitely worth a trip.

Dear Daisy,

I, too, wish you all the best and lots of joy in this new year of your life.



Best wishes
Monika

Dear Brigitte,

I’d also like to take a moment to wish you a happy birthday. Have a wonderful new year of life, and may you continue to find joy in knitting and designing—and, of course, have many happy customers.



Warm regards
Monika

Oh, Ina, reading this makes me realize that having a sister like you is like winning the jackpot. Unfortunately, I’m not that lucky.

Best regards,
Monika

Yes, we had rain this week, too—it was great for the garden. Everything is growing and thriving; we’re picking berries every day. With today’s heat, it’s time to spend some time on the computer. Tomorrow we’ll be back in the garden. We spend as much time there as we can.

I wish you all a wonderful weekend, too.

My granddaughter wore this cute collared sweater for a long time—first as a knitted dress, then later as a sweater. It fits roughly from age 3 and will grow with her for a while.

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This cute crocheted jacket fits a small teddy bear measuring 20–25 cm. It’s quick to crochet from leftover yarn, and both the teddy bear—and its owner—will be delighted.

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A dove of peace on a washcloth or dishcloth is always a good symbol—and also makes a great peace offering. It will bring joy when given as a gift and also when knitting it.

A small cotton project like this is easy to knit in between, even when it’s warm.

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These 6 different washcloths are also perfect as a summer project. At the same time, you’ll learn 6 new patterns that you’re sure to have plenty of other ideas for.

Very easy to knit, just knit and purl stitches.

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These footed rompers fit both dolls and newborns. They’re super easy to put on and take off and allow plenty of freedom of movement for kicking. The pattern includes instructions for various sizes, so even dolls measuring about 45 cm can be dressed in them.

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Oh Petra, when I look at your photo, I can really picture it. To me, it’s paradise on earth.

Dear Marlene,

I’d also like to join the row of well-wishers and send you my best wishes:

May you always be well, may the joy of crafting enrich your life, may many beautiful scenes of nature appear before your camera lens, and may success bring you happiness. 



Warm regards from Monika

Dear Andrea, I hope you have a wonderful vacation filled with lots of great experiences. You really deserve it. Enjoy this time!

Yes, you really look great in the photo. And it’s a very beautiful scene.

Wow, Petra, I really want to congratulate you wholeheartedly. You’re a role model for so many people. The fact that there’s even an award for this is absolutely fantastic! I’m so happy for you. And I’m just glad to read about something like this. That’s what helps our environment and nature the most.

We have a garden like that, too—it fits your description almost perfectly. We just don’t have as many different kinds of birds yet. Our landlord wasn’t too thrilled about it at first, but he lets us do our thing. The funny thing is that all the gardens around us look perfectly manicured. Not a single blade of grass dares to grow too tall there. A hedgehog lives in our garden, under a pile of dead wood. When he goes for a walk in the evening, I’ve often noticed that he goes no more than two houses away and then comes right back to us. He finds plenty of food here, and we also supplement his diet with extra food in the fall and spring.

Lots of wildflowers and wild herbs are growing in our garden now—there are more every year. And we marvel at every single one and are delighted by them. Even marjoram just showed up on its own. This year, even the giant poppy. I assume the birds bring us these treasures. We’ve also set up two bird baths, as well as two bee baths. They’re all happily used. And it’s a joy to watch the birds bathe.

Thank you for your contribution to nature, dear Petra!

Yeah, Inge, I remember those too—portable TVs. And portable transistor radios. We used to have those as teenagers “for when we were on the go.” By the way,

there aren’t any CRT TVs anymore either—or those big, bulky computer monitors. I was still working on those 20 years ago.

These cute, lightweight cotton summer pants for babies are quick to knit and very easy to make. The pants grow with your child from 3 months to 1.5 years. They can be knitted with short or long legs.

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There’s also summer clothing for little teddy bears (25–30 cm). Your little cuddly friend will look very sporty and totally cute in it. Very easy to knit and well suited for beginners.

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Of course, there’s also a cute summer outfit for dolls (43–50 cm). It even fits small newborns or premature babies. The top is knitted with raglan shaping from the top down.

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Yeah, Inge, I remember that music cabinet too. My uncle had one just like it with a TV, radio, and record player. There wasn’t even room for glasses in there anymore. You could use it to make the TV “invisible,” so to speak.

This sweet raglan summer dress for little girls ages 2 and up is quick to knit from colorful leftovers. It grows with your child and can later be worn as a tunic.

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You can also knit the matching partner-look outfit for the doll (approx. 50 cm) right away. For me, the leftovers from the little dress were enough for it.

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I loved those “butter trips” too—I used to go to Heligoland quite often, for example.

And I’m familiar with discount coupons as well. Some stores, like Müller, are bringing them back.

Back then, we had ticket machines on the buses where you could stamp 10-ride tickets one by one. And you could still buy tickets at the train stations. I don’t miss the smoking cars either.

And yes, I had to go to school on Saturdays too. That’s when we had classes like art.

Those good old cash registers...

This traditional-style baby jacket makes a truly lovely gift for a newborn. It features a hood and a pretty heart-shaped lace pattern. The jacket fits up to about 3 months—and later on, it can be worn by a doll.

If you have knitting experience, the jacket is very easy to recreate.

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These overalls for dolls (43–50 cm) are a lovely project made from leftover yarn. They knit up quickly, and you’re guaranteed to make a doll mom very happy with them. Maybe you’re a doll mom yourself? Then your dolls will be thrilled to have new clothes.

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Wow, Marlies, that cake is a true work of art—it looks just like the real thing. It’s bound to bring joy and is sure to be a special keepsake. I can well imagine that it took a lot of work, especially the tiny details.

I just thought of something else—the spin dryer. Back in the day, you still had to take the laundry out of the machine—or the wash tub—and put it in the spin dryer. What a hassle! Nobody knows what that’s like anymore. My mother even used to do laundry in a wash tub in the laundry room, which had to be heated up beforehand. 

We didn’t have central heating either. In the bathroom, a large boiler (or whatever it was called) had to be heated with coal or wood for the bathtub. It was made of gold-colored metal on the outside—maybe brass.