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I wish you all the best on your birthday and everything that goes with such a joyful day. May everyone anticipate your every wish today.

Warm regards
Monika

Happy Birthday and here’s to a celebration you’ll never forget. May this new year of your life be good to you and shower you with all kinds of gifts.

Warm regards
Monika

Happy birthday, Katrin! I wish you a wonderful day filled with lots of joyful moments.

Warm regards
Monika

Warmest birthday wishes. Take good care of yourself and enjoy being celebrated. Wishing you lots of fun, Monika

Sandra, your Gretel turned out great! You really did a fantastic job on it. :)

Yes, a “Schlüttli” is kind of like a little jacket, but it looks like a sweater. It’s similar to the sweater with the button placket. With a Schlüttli, though, the button placket extends all the way down to the bottom. For babies, the advantage is that nothing has to be pulled over their heads.

The hardest part about a sweater or Schlüttli with a button placket (for me) is figuring out the number of stitches and then writing it down in a way that everyone can understand. I’m working on that right now.

If I can get it right for a little bear, I’ll try making a baby version. It’ll be knitted again using a creative knit-purl pattern. That usually comes together as I knit.

Thanks, Sandra and Petra! :)

The smaller sweater is going to be a “Schlüttli.” It’s the first thing I’ve ever knitted. The button placket makes it super easy to put on and take off. I also want to knit a Schlüttli like this for our baby, who’s due in May. So I’m practicing the designs on the teddy bear clothes for now. 

The “scrap-eating” gnomes are really funny and have so many functions. I’m only realizing that now that they’re finished. And they really spark creativity. It’s so much fun to crochet them. I’m really enjoying how quickly these little projects come together right now.

Have a lovely evening, everyone, and happy crafting! :)

Best, Monika

Petra, your Yoshi turned out absolutely enchanting. Beautiful!

Sandra, your Easter doily turned out beautifully. I really admire the patience it takes to crochet with such tiny hooks—even though I did that myself many, many years ago. Now it would be too fiddly for me.

Mel, I also admire your patience in crocheting these tiny hippos. That would be too fiddly for me.

I’ve now finished the first bear sweater—here are the photos without and with my favorite bear.
Now I’m starting on the smaller version.



I’ll show you my crocheted creations over the next few days. I’m really taken with my new idea myself and already have a name for it—the “Scrap-Eater Gnome.” You’ll be curious to see what they look like. Two of them are finished. A third is still to come.

Crochet yourself a colorful spring meadow—and those spring feelings will come all on their own. This spring meadow consists of placemats, coasters, various egg cozies and egg sets, as well as scattered flowers. A decoration where you can crochet up lots of leftover yarn. All pieces can also be wonderfully easy for confident beginners to crochet.

To the crochet pattern and more

A very cute and easy weekend project is this adorable baby bear. It was designed especially for babies. 

Here you can use up leftover yarn, and with the pattern, even as an advanced beginner, you’ll be able to make a really pretty little bear. What could be nicer for a baby or toddler than when Mom or Grandma has brought it to life herself.

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Note: In my shop there is also a knitting pattern for matching "protective clothing" - a sweater and sleeping bag. ;-)

A really lovely weekend project is this little pouch for 10 tissues. It also makes a wonderful gift. And you can even hide a gift inside it, for example money, jewelry, a voucher, or something similar.

The pouch is easy for advanced beginners to crochet. Everything is described and shown.
You get two patterns with different variations of the pouch.

A big advantage: you can use up lots of leftover yarn with it.

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These comfortable leggings are just the thing for toddlers to play outside in. They’re comfortable, fit well, and are made of natural fibers. Best of all, they grow with your child for a while and fit sizes 86 to 98.

Easy to recreate for experienced knitters.

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Bears and dolls (25–30 cm) need a warm sweater too. This one is knitted from the bottom up with raglan shaping. Everything is explained so that even advanced beginners can manage it.

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Would you like to knit socks, but don’t like the heel?

With the mowi heel, you can knit socks brilliantly easily and quickly, without having to put any needles on hold. It has turned me into a real sock fan. 

In the pattern, I present 4 different size examples so the whole family can be supplied with socks. The pattern is suitable for advanced beginners who want to try knitting with 3 needles. 

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Wollbaerli, the stripes are once again made up of knit and purl stitches. Tomorrow I’ll show you the sweater on the bear wearing it.

A headband with a lace pattern - knitted from leftover yarn. Little girls are sure to love it. It can be knitted in any desired size.

Very easy for experienced knitters to make.

Go to the knitting pattern here

You can crochet these ear pads for your headphones from small amounts of leftover yarn. They are much more comfortable on your ears than the usual plastic ones. My husband loves them—and so do I.

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Wollbaerli, I’m sure you had a wonderful day! I also love being in the mountains, though I prefer warmer weather.

Thanks, Petra, for the explanation. You never stop learning. ;-)

Mel, your hippos are a hit. They’re sooo cute!

Marion, congratulations on your latest finished project—the headband.

Here’s what the little bear sweater looks like now. Tonight I’ll work on the second sleeve, and then I’ll start on the smaller version for the little brother. :) That’ll be a “Schlüttli.”



I’ve now finished the prototype for my new crochet idea. I want to crochet another version of it now. You’ll get to see the whole gang later, once they’re finished. It’s already looking really fun, though.

Have a wonderful evening, everyone!

Best wishes
Monika

Wishing you all the best and many wonderful things for your birthday—and much more besides. Let yourself be celebrated today well into the night, and enjoy all the joyful surprises the day has in store for you.

Warm regards
Monika

A little bear for baby, which can be knitted from leftover yarn. It’s super easy, and your child or grandchild will take it to their heart right away.

To the knitting pattern here

These ladybugs are the eye-catcher in the kitchen. They are used as oven mitts and do their job very well. :)

A lovely project for beginners with the usual basic skills, and it also makes a great gift.

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These cute door guards will bring your children (or your husband for his home office) lots of joy. After all, they keep a close eye on who is allowed into the room—and who isn’t.

Both—the little bear and the owl—are easy to crochet from leftover yarn and are a really lovely project for beginners with the usual basic skills. Of course, you can also let your creativity run free here, as a few customers have already shown me.

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Note: Both patterns are also available individually—this one is the bundle—so not everyone gets the same little guard.

This colorful children’s jacket will be in action soon, once the temperatures outside rise above the 10-degree mark. Then it’s just the thing for playtime outdoors. It has a hood and pockets—children especially love that.

The jacket is knitted raglan from the top down, has virtually no seams, and fits approximately sizes 92–104.

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This adorable baby pinafore dress fits ages 3–18 months. It has a very pretty and rare lace pattern that experienced knitting hands will find easy to work.

Note: In my pattern shop, there is also a complete set that includes a matching headband and crocheted shoes to go with the pinafore dress.

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This timeless men’s cable-knit vest can be worn any time of year. Our men will also be happy to receive a gift from us. So get started right away and cast on this vest.

If you’ve knitted cables before, you’ll have a clear advantage. If not—you’ll learn how here.

The measurements in the pattern are for size 48/50

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Thanks to this thread, I actually don’t have a single UFO left. I’m amazed myself.

Marion, Sandra, Lisa—you’ve all been hard at work again. You’re creating some great things.

With this colorful spring meadow, you can crochet up lots of colorful leftover yarn and create a bright decoration for spring and summer—especially pretty for Easter.

The spring meadow consists of placemats with a flower border, matching coasters, egg cozies, egg outfits, and flower decorations.

Everything is very easy to crochet and perfect for beginners with basic skills.

To the crochet pattern here

This cute bear can be your baby’s first cuddly toy. Especially when it’s knitted by Mom or Grandma, it brings lots of love with it. 

The baby bear is very easy to knit from leftover cotton yarn. The pattern is easy for any beginner (with basic skills) to understand.

Go to the knitting pattern here

So the baby bear doesn’t have to be washed so often, I knitted matching protective clothing for him—a raglan sweater and a sleeping bag. Both are also easy for beginners with the usual basic skills to make.

The clothing also fits other teddy bears and dolls measuring 35–40 cm.

Go to the knitting pattern here

Oh my... I’d rather not even count or weigh it. There’s a lot of it. That’s why I’ve been on a yarn diet since November. And I’m even managing to walk past the yarn section in stores without getting too tempted.

I always think about all the stash I have and how I’d probably have to buy a new closet first. No, I’m staying strong and working through a lot of it for now.

Oh, wow, Sofi, you’ve really taken on quite a lot.

Petra, what’s a Yoshi? I’ve never heard of that before… and I’ll admit I’m clueless. ;-)
I’m curious to see what it’ll look like when it’s finished.

My little bear sweater is coming along. It’s being knitted from the top down with raglan sleeves and has a button placket on the side. The first fitting today looked pretty good already. And it would look great on my crocheted cuddly bear, too. I think I’ll knit a few different sizes of this for my various teddy bears. And while I’m at it, I’ll use up some leftover yarn.

Here’s how it looked at noon today:

Wow, Mel, you’ve already made a lot of progress on that coat. It’s definitely going to turn out great. I can’t wait to see what it looks like when it’s finished.

Marion, your Easter decorations turned out so cute.

I started a raglan sweater for my teddy bear today. It’s going to be super cute. Made from diet yarn, of course. I have more than enough of that.

At the same time, I’m going to start crocheting something new tonight. An idea is taking shape… on the one hand, it’ll be decorative—it can be used for Easter and many other occasions. But it also has other practical uses… Just being decorative isn’t enough for me. It’ll be colorful… and fun….

Well, I won’t reveal any more than that for now. I figure I’ll have it finished in February, and then you’ll get to see it here.

I wish you all a wonderful evening!

Best, Monika

I agree with the women who posted before me on this. I’m not a fan of those pre-determined holidays and “days of love” either. For us, love and togetherness are in the air every single day of the year. We don’t need a special occasion for that.

A nice decoration is always a treat. We still have a bit of Christmas decor left (a branch that just won’t shed its needles)—along with the first signs of spring (little wildflowers). It looks so different this way.

Now I’ve decided to hang colorful Easter eggs on the branch. That’s something completely different and outside the norm. That’s exactly why I like it so much.

My poinsettia is starting to bloom now because I forgot to move it into the dark in time. That’s okay—it always blooms here until summer.

And there are still candles on the table because I just think they’re pretty. As soon as it gets warmer, spring will arrive here too. Then the “colorful spring meadow” will take its place on the table. :)

Yesterday I played around with a few ideas for what to put on my needles next. Definitely something small—I’m not in the mood for big projects right now.

Today I finally decided on a knitted teddy bear sweater—with raglan sleeves worked from the top and a button placket on the side. It’s sure to be totally cute. 

And for my second project, I’ll be breaking out the crochet hook. I’ll be working on a new idea with it and seeing what comes of it. It’ll definitely be something that fits in an Easter basket—but also works well all year round. I won’t reveal any more than that just yet. ;-)

Dear Elke,

I wish you all the best and everything wonderful on your birthday. Enjoy the fact that this day is all yours.
For the coming year, I wish you continued success and ideas as great as before. And, of course, good health, cheerfulness, and plenty of happy moments.

Warm regards
Monika

Oh dear, Marion, that’s a bummer. I’ve had that problem before, too—that it didn’t fit.

For some reason, I’m just not in the mood for bigger projects right now. I have quite a few scraps lying around that I’ll probably use to make new teddy bear clothes. That’s something I can whip up quickly. I already have an idea... ;-)

And then my sister-in-law gave me a request for Easter. She’d like an orange-yellow crocheted cover for her potted plant. As soon as I have the measurements, I’ll come up with something suitable.

Hi Christel,
oh my—that’s quite something. :) I don’t live too far from you—just 7 km from Eggenfelden.

Our craft groups here meet online. Check out the link I posted above. Then you’ll see what I mean. So you don’t have to go anywhere. It’s really fun to chat with everyone here.

Compliments, Wollbaerli! :) Such beautiful colors! For me, doing that with my fingers is too fiddly—I don’t like that at all. That’s why I haven’t knitted anything like this yet. But you should never say never... ;-)

I finished my second project for February today. Here are the baby socks—made from leftover yarn:

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.

Yeah, I’m doing great. The weather is fantastic. A winter landscape at its finest, with blue skies and sunshine. Perfect for a walk.

For lunch, I’m having leftovers from yesterday—vegetables, potatoes, and a delicious mushroom-soy-curry sauce.

I’m just taking things as they come this week.

For your birthday, I wish you all the best imaginable, a wonderful celebration, lots of lovely guests, and gifts that bring you joy.

Best regards, Monika

Happy Birthday, Kitty, and all the best for the year ahead. May it turn out exactly as you wish.

Best wishes, Monika

CreatOwl, your sock looks really interesting.

CreatOwl, by the way, I think it’s great that you’re now actively participating here! :)

Christel, here I am again. Maybe you’d like to join a nice crafting group. Check this out:

https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/101061/februar-projekte-handarbeitsspass-in-froehlicher-runde-mit-allen-beliebten-titel-highlights

It’s so much more fun when we do it together. :)

A warm welcome, dear Christel! It’s great to have you here!
We’re about the same age. I’ll be turning 65 this year, I also live in Bavaria, and I’ve been feeling very at home here for the past two years.

Yes, that’s right—it’s definitely a good idea to contact the author directly using the contact form here.  She’ll be able to help you best.

Since I’m already a bit familiar with this site, it occurred to me that there used to be a forum thread where you could learn Tunisian crochet for free. I actually found it again. It helped me a lot, too.

Take a look here:
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/74591/tunesisches-haekeln-gratis-lernen-gemeinsam-geht-das-leicht-von-der-hand

You might find what you’re looking for there.

I hope you enjoy your time here, and warm regards!
Monika

Dear Sofi, I feel for you. Yes, I know how that feels. There just aren’t any words for it.

Maybe a new dog will find its way to you—one that chooses you as its family. Even if it takes a while… you’ll love him, too.

Now I’ve got socks on my needles again. This time they’re for the baby, made from leftover sock yarn—so cute… those little feet. I’m knitting them now with the CraSyTrio bamboo needles. I think they work even better now. They feel really good in my hands.

I still haven’t decided what to knit for Linja’s 3rd birthday. Until I come up with something, I’ll just stick to socks for now. You can always use those. And then there’s the baby coming at the end of May… The baby will definitely need little booties—and quite a bit more.

Our winter finale kicked off again today. It’s a true winter wonderland. This is what it looked like this morning (and now it’s even more so):



I’ve also finished my first project for February. I started it in January, and here’s the second thermos cover—made from leftover yarn—ta-daaa:

Wow! Thank you, Josefa, for once again writing such a lovely and motivating awards ceremony. And on a Sunday, too! :)

For that, you've earned some extra hard-work points, which I'm hereby giving to you. You may also award yourself the title "Hardworking Little Helper."

I really always enjoy taking part in the monthly threads. I think quite a few things would have been left lying around for years without the motivation we get here. It's really great and incredibly motivating.

I wish you all a lovely rest of your Sunday!
We'll be seeing each other in the February thread from now on.

Best regards, Monika

For your birthday, I wish you many wonderful moments with loved ones and, of course, great gifts. May this new year of your life show its best side to you.

Warm regards
Monika

It was really icy here this morning, and now it’s drizzling a bit. So I’m going to cozy up at home and knit some baby socks. I also want to finish writing up a pattern.

I’m looking forward to a really relaxing weekend with plenty of time to myself.