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A cute sweater for teddy bears and dolls (25-30 cm) that can be knitted in a weekend. Leftover yarn is just right for this. I originally designed it for my Fynn.

Well suited for beginners with the usual basic skills.

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You can crochet these fun lucky ladybug potholders in a weekend. And they would also make a great Valentine's Day gift. 

A really great beginner project. Basic skills are required.

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Thanks, Ruth, Marion, and Mel! :)

Wow, some of you have really been working hard here.
Mel, I think your coat is absolutely beautiful, and the pattern is a real eye-catcher. It’s sure to be cozy and warm. You’ll never be cold again in that.
I’m not in the mood for big projects like that at all right now. My husband wants a thick cardigan, and the yarn’s been sitting here for quite a while. But he’ll have to wait until next winter for it.

Wollbaerli, I think your poncho is really pretty, too. The cat behind it looks funny … as if it’s wearing the poncho.

I wish you all a wonderful and productive start to the weekend!

Best regards
Monika

Happy birthday! Wishing you lots of great gifts, good health, and people around you who appreciate you.

Best regards
Monika

Well, then I’ll keep going. In January I got a lot done. Here are all the projects individually:

UFO King/Queen in January
[ x] In January I finished several UFOs and truly earned the title UFO King/Queen. 
One UFO—the cuddly bear—had been lying around since last summer. I brought it in for a landing right on time on January 31. In the process, I used up unloved yarn and crocheted the little bear at least twice because I had to frog it so often.
The second UFO is a cozy for a thermos bottle.
The third UFO is a pair of leg warmers.

Best of the Leftovers in January
[ x] In January I used up lots of pretty +  colorful leftover yarn / emptied my leftovers basket and earned the title Best of the Leftovers for it.
The hot-water bottle cover is crocheted entirely from leftovers. I also knitted lots of sock-yarn leftovers into socks. The leg warmers were also knitted from leftovers.

Yarn Diet / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror in January
[x ] I haven’t bought any yarn for quite some time. The title Yarn Emperor/Empress definitely and deservedly belongs to me.
And I’m going to keep dieting. I plan not to buy any yarn in the coming months either, because I still want to reduce a lot of my stash. Maybe I’ll even manage to earn the Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror title.

NEW NEW NEW
Sock Queen / Sock King
[ x] I worked on socks in January and finished a total of 6 pairs of socks.
In the process, I developed a new heel technique that I had been tinkering with for some time. 
I gave away 5 pairs of socks.

Busy Little Brownie
[ x] I was able to get a lot of handmade projects done in January. 
1 pair of leg warmers
6 pairs of socks knitted
1 cuddly bear finished crocheting
1 thermos-bottle cozy finished crocheting and a new one started
1 pillow cover knitted
3 patterns written

[ x] I was also very busy in January beyond handmade projects.
I tidied up and got rid of quite a bit. 

NEW NEW NEW
Pattern Optimization Champion + Hero of the Authors = author title 
[ x] I uploaded at least one pattern in January.
I took part in the color campaign with the reversible-look pillow
[x ] In January I worked on the current seasonal themes (warm winter clothing, Easter, Valentine’s Day, Carnival, spring, etc.) and uploaded one or more patterns for them, or will still do so. 
It’s the new socks with the simple mowi heel.
[x ] In January I uploaded a pattern for evergreen topics such as leftover yarn, beginners, animals, owls, etc.  
It is a pattern that had been sitting unfinished on my computer for some time. Now I have finished it: The clothing—sweater and sleeping bag—for the knitted baby bear:

Wallflower Rescuer in January
[ x] I finally finished my most complicated pattern so far, one I had downloaded quite some time ago // a pattern that had been sitting unworked for a long time, and am therefore a Wallflower Rescuer.
It is the cuddly bear that was a UFO for several months.

Rescuer of the Stubborn Yarn / of the Stubborn Material, formerly called Stepchild-Yarn Rescuer //
Stepchild-Material Rescuer
[ x] In January I used up old, unloved yarn and am a Rescuer of the Stubborn Yarn / Yarn Rescuer
The cuddly bear was crocheted from unloved fuzzy yarn that is very difficult to work with.

Frogging-Monster Conqueror in January
[x ] In January I partially or completely frogged a UFO / a work in progress and then finished it after all. I am therefore a Frogging-Monster Conqueror.
I crocheted the cuddly bear at least twice, because due to the difficult-to-work-with yarn I kept frogging it until it fit properly.

Learned Something New in January
[ x] I learned something new in January (e.g., a new technique / stitches, etc.) and am therefore a winner. :- )
I developed a new heel technique for socks and made many attempts for it.

Winter Updates /  Cozy-Blanket Evenings
[x ] I wrapped myself in a cozy blanket for crafting or otherwise kept warm, but I had lots of fun doing it.
Details:
I knitted many handmade projects, especially the socks, in the evenings on the sofa, wrapped in a warm cozy blanket.

Sandra, I’m keeping this one. The kids already have enough stuffed animals. This one is very special to me. And I love teddy bears more than anything. :)

Sofi, you have my full sympathy. When I had to put my budgie to sleep back then, I mourned for a long time. However, it was a relief for him. Having to watch animals suffer is even sadder.

But who knows—maybe a new dog is choosing you as its companion right now...

For now, it’s important that you get back on your feet first. Vitamin D3 takes effect gradually—we noticed that in the first few days, too.

So—now on to my last UFO, the cuddly bear.
I actually managed to finish him completely today, on the very last day of January. It took the whole afternoon. And I’m sooo happy that he’s alive now! :) It took a lot of patience, fiddling, and nerves. But it was totally worth it.

Take a look—this is what he looks like now. A little different from the original in the pattern, but totally cute:

I’m definitely looking forward to being part of it again. I’m sure there will be a colorful and beautiful collection of projects from everyone in this group.

A yarn winder? That sounds interesting! Until now, my husband always had to do it… with very little enthusiasm. ;-)

I’ll admit, winding yarn isn’t exactly one of my favorite things to do either.

I’ve already been hard at work… on my UFO bear. And I’ll be crocheting some more today. After all, I want to cuddle with him soon.

I guess I’ll have to call on the little helpers to finish it up for me while I sleep. ;-)

On your birthday and from today onward, I wish you good luck, good health, great gifts, and plenty of whatever truly brings you joy.

Warm regards
Monika

Happy Birthday and have a great celebration with everything that goes with it. Of course, I also wish you good health and plenty of time in the coming year for everything that brings you joy.

Warm regards
Monika

I wish you all the best and beautiful things on your birthday. May this new year of your life bring you health, joy, and many happy moments.

Warm regards
Monika

Thanks, Mel. :) I’m happy to share my own experiences—it can only be helpful.

My UFO status:
Today, unfortunately, I didn’t have time to keep crocheting my little bear. I’ll see how it goes tomorrow. It definitely won’t be finished tomorrow. The way things look, it won’t be completed until February—but it will definitely be done then.

Instead, I’ll keep crocheting on my second bottle cover tonight. By the way, a friend who came over today thought it was absolutely great and practical. It looks like I’ll probably be giving away a few more of these. Drinks stay hot much longer in them now. And I was able to use up some leftover yarn.

Let’s see what else I come up with in February. As soon as my CraSyTrio in bamboo arrives, I’ll knit up quite a bit of sock yarn. I’m starting to feel just like Mel … it’s pure relaxation. That’s what I’ll need once the little bear UFO is done. ;-)

Have a lovely evening—see you tomorrow
Monika

A little knitted dress or a sweater? This one is both. First a dress or long sweater, later a pullover. It is knitted from thin cotton, making it well suited for the coming transitional season. The collar and the slight V-neck make it easy to put on and take off and give the sweater that special something.

Easy to knit, with no seams. A lovely project for advanced beginners

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These sweet baby shoes with a heart can be crocheted very quickly and easily from leftover yarn. Easy to make even for beginners with basic knowledge.

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Sofi, what inspired us three years ago was a neighbor who gave us Dr. von Helden’s book: “Healthy in 7 Days.” I can’t recommend it highly enough. I’m so grateful for it. I’ve also come to know a dog who benefited from it.

For me, the environmental factor is the top priority, and I make a point of buying yarns made from natural fibers. Of course, color is also an important consideration. Sometimes I’ll see a yarn and color I like, and I’ll already have a specific project in mind. These days, I have such a wide selection that I don’t need to buy any yarn for months at a time.

How about a bookmark or a small keychain? For example, a little guardian angel is always a hit. Maybe even one that can be hung in the car or on a bag as a good-luck charm.

Sofi, something just occurred to me about your dog… maybe vitamin D3 could help him if you give it to him as a supplement—and to you, too, of course. We all need it during this season when there’s not much sun. It’s worked wonders for us since we started taking it—it’s even improved our moods.

Thanks, Marion and Mel! Yes, I really like the new sock, too. It’s yarn unraveled from a sweater that belonged to Linja’s late great-grandmother. So two grandmas are part of these socks, which I think is especially lovely.

Wow, Sandra! You seem to be specializing in characters. Your Kasper turned out great. Good idea with the theater. You’ve got quite a bit ahead of you there.

Sofi, I hope you both get back on your feet soon and are doing well. And I hope your pup will be there for you for a while longer.

Well, the little bear.... OMG! Today I finally finished crocheting the second little leg—and the little tail, too. And one ear is already half done. I didn’t like it at all on the first try; it didn’t work out great until the second attempt. So if I didn’t know it was going to be totally cute… Well, tomorrow I’ll crochet the last few pieces, and then all that’s left is sewing them together. That’s no walk in the park either, and it’s definitely not one of my favorite things to do… grrr….

I’m honestly already looking forward to my next knitting project.

Buuuut… I finished crocheting a UFO today… ta-daaa… here’s the cover for my thermos. It looks better than I thought it would. And I used up a lot of leftover yarn.



Tonight I’m going to start a smaller one for the second bottle. I could also see this working well for baby bottles.

Have a nice evening, everyone, and enjoy your crafting!

Best, Monika

Here are the grow-with-your-child leggings for toddlers. They fit sizes 86 to 98. They’re very easy to knit in one piece. The pattern explains and demonstrates everything in great detail.

Suitable for experienced beginners. The following basic skills are required:

• knit and purl stitches and knitting in the round
• Knitting with a set of double-pointed needles and circular needles
• Increasing stitches from a single stitch 
• Decreases 
• Binding off stitches
• Changing colors in the round
• Knitting a double hem, similar to picot edging (also explained)

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This sweet baby jacket with matching hat has a pretty pattern of knit and purl stitches. It can be used on both sides. 

Note: There is also a matching knitted pair of pants in my shop.

Recommended for experienced knitters

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A sweet set for babies in pink, rose, and white—it consists of a knitted pinafore dress with a lace pattern, a matching head/hair band, and crocheted little shoes. It fits for more than 1 year.

All pieces are also available individually, if you prefer.

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You can crochet this colorful spring meadow wonderfully from leftover yarn. The pattern includes various egg cozies. It also includes placemats with a flower border, matching coasters, and colorful flower decorations.

Bring spring into your home and get started right away. A lovely project for beginners with basic skills.

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I’d also like to send you my warmest birthday wishes, Sarah. Spend your birthday with many wonderful guests and gifts that bring you joy.

Warm regards
Monika

Yuck... I really don't like that for knitwear at all... and otherwise, I wouldn't wear it either.

Here’s the photo of the last UFO—it didn’t make it into the previous post

Marion, you have a new avatar image. At first, I thought you were new here. ;-)

So, I took some photos. Here are the new socks for Linja, which should fit now—the sixth pair this month. These are made from thicker yarn.




And here are the individual parts of my little bear.




This is what the different hind legs look like now, because I ran out of yarn. Tomorrow I’ll finish the second leg, as well as the ears and the little tail. Then I’ll sew it all together. That’s not exactly one of my favorite things to do. But I’ll see it through. 



And this is another UFO that might be finished by Thursday. It’s going to be a cover for my thermos so it stays warm longer. I’m using up quite a bit of leftover yarn on this (for “Reste-Beste”).

I can only crochet the little bear in daylight. It’s too tiring for me in the evening.
Honestly, if it weren’t for this thread, I would have put it off even longer.

Since we’re currently having UFO Week here, I worked on my little cuddly bear today. I managed to finish two hind legs. Phew, crocheting with plush yarn is a real challenge. I’d like to have him finished by Thursday, and I’m already looking forward to cuddling with him. :)

For lunch, I had vegetables and potatoes from the Thermomix, served with a delicious mushroom sauce. 

I’m happy to be healthy and well, and that I currently also have some time for needlework.

I wish everyone here a wonderful week!

Best wishes, Monika

Top 1 - the round collar and shoulder warmer, very easy to knit

This round collar is super easy to knit and extremely practical. All you need is one ball of leftover yarn and you can start knitting right away.

Great project for beginners with basic skills.

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Top 2 - The grow-with-me pinafore dress for toddlers - fits from 1.5 to 5 years

This little pinafore dress with knitted-in hearts is not only wonderfully versatile, it is also very easy to knit - seamless and using only knit and purl stitches.

A great project for beginners with some knitting experience!

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Top 3 - The decorative tissue box with butterflies and hearts

You can use this to prettily hide those ugly tissue boxes. That way they can even sit on the dining table, because you need tissues everywhere, even while eating sometimes.

The box also makes a lovely gift idea, and you can use up lots of leftover yarn.

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Oh, Sofi, it’s always sad when animals aren’t feeling well. We end up suffering even more than if it were us. I wish you both a speedy recovery and my heart goes out to you.

I’m sticking with the little bear, even though I was almost ready to give up this morning. What’s coming up next with the hind legs is really challenging me. Phew!

And now I’m running out of yarn in one color, too. That means one of the hind legs will be a solid color—really annoying. Oh well, it’ll just make him something really special. :)

Once I finish that one hind leg, I’m definitely going to need a break from this. I still have until Thursday, after all. In the meantime, I need to ask the author, because there’s a point where I need her help.

Later, I’ll show you the individual pieces… and my new kids’ socks, too. They’re already in the mail and will definitely fit this time. I knitted them with slightly thicker unraveled yarn.

Have fun, everyone, and get well soon to those who aren’t feeling so great!

Love, Monika

Yeah, Marion, I can totally see why you’d want to keep it for yourself. I’m keeping my little bear for myself now, too. It’s going to be so cute—I can already tell. And that’s motivation enough for me to finally finish crocheting it.

Ruth, that’s a great idea. But… if I switch to a different yarn in a different color now, it’ll show. I probably should have done that from the start.

The yarn itself is very thin, but the fluff around it is testing my patience and nerves. I’ve never had to rip out so much of a project before because the stitch count kept being off.

The reward is that it already feels totally fluffy and cuddly.

Edith, you busy bee—how nice that someone else will have a warm head again. :)

Wow, Marion, you’ve really outdone yourself. Such a cute pug—it’s even cuddlier than a real one. Great gift!

I’ve been crocheting on my little bear UFO today and I’m almost at my wits’ end. It’s not that easy with the fuzzy yarn because you can’t really see the stitches. I really got myself into this mess… But I’m sticking with it. Only two legs left, and I’m going to try to finish them by Wednesday.

I discovered another UFO today. That one will be done by February at the latest. It’s a crocheted cover for my thermos flask. Photos coming tomorrow.

Well, and then I also have a pair of socks for my granddaughter that I want to finish knitting today. They’re made from unraveled yarn. Unfortunately, the finished pair was still too big. Oh well, that’s what happens when you don’t have the size on hand. But it’s no big deal—they’ll just fit later.

Have a lovely evening, and enjoy your crafting! :)

Love, Monika

Happy Birthday, Volker! I wish you a fantastic celebration, and for the new year of your life, I hope everything goes wonderfully—in every way!

Best regards, Monika

Happy birthday, and make sure to really treat yourself, enjoy the day, and let yourself be pampered!

Best regards, Monika

Happy birthday, and have a wonderful celebration!

Best regards, Monika

Would you like to knit socks, but the complicated heel puts you off?
That’s over now—because with this brilliantly easy-to-knit “mowi heel,” knitting socks becomes a real delight. I’m speaking from my own experience.

Here, knitting with the CraSyTrio is described. But it can also be adapted very easily for a set of double-pointed needles. Where I have a stitch marker, a new needle simply begins.

In the pattern, I present 4 different sizes—from baby socks to men’s socks. A table with several stitch and size examples is also included.

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Brand new in my shop is the knitting pattern for the brilliantly simple mowi heel I developed. Before, I was a sock-knitting grouch—now I’ve caught sock fever. The whole family is already happy about the new socks.

The pattern is designed for the CraSyTrio, but it can also be very easily adapted for a set of double-pointed needles. 4 different sizes are presented—baby, children, women, and men. There is also a table listing several stitch examples.

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Ah, that sounds great. :)

CreatOwl, your reversible socks look really interesting. How do you go about weaving in the ends?

Anja, yes, I’m knitting with the CraSyTrio. It’s going wonderfully now.
I used to have those same two reasons for not wanting to knit socks. I’m really grateful to the inventors of the CraSyTrio, because a set of double-pointed needles isn’t exactly my favorite tool. ;-)

Anja, this is a new method I’ve developed for knitting a very simple heel on socks. My two test knitters also had good results with it. I’ve gone from being a sock skeptic to a sock fan. :)

Yes, Ruth, tomorrow is zero hour. I’ll take another photo before then, and then it’ll be perfect.

Wow, Sandra—9 projects!! You’ve been super busy! :)
I’m sure Josefa will give you extra diligence points for that.

I haven’t even counted yet... I think I was mostly busy with socks. ;-)

Wow, Mel, you’ve still got quite a bit ahead of you. ;-)

Edith, your sock production is truly impressive. Size 47 is huge. I already found size 43 to be veeeery long.

I only have one UFO right now… still. This weekend, I’m finally going to give it the attention it deserves and keep crocheting on it. Maybe I’ll manage to finish it, and then I’ll show it to you all. It’s a little bear based on a pattern by Otterthaler Häkelmaus. I fell in love with it instantly… and that’s why I’ll probably make it for myself as a birthday present.

I wish you all a wonderful evening!

Best, Monika

P.S.: Tell me, do you also feel like January is going on forever? Or have we just been posting a lot more in the January thread than usual?

I’m going to spend the weekend working on my UFO bear. I’ll also go for some walks in the snow and do a little tidying up. And, of course, knit some socks.

Do you still have leftover skeins from your merino wool? How about turning them into this cabled headband? You can make it this weekend and keep your head warm when you go for a walk.

Suitable for advanced beginners.

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Suspense and entertainment—headphones are perfect for that. These ear pads for headphones are much more comfortable on your ears than the usual plastic ones. My husband gave me the idea when one ear pad broke. And now all our headphones have new ... ear pads. :)

For this, you only need a few bits of leftover yarn and the usual basic crochet skills. 

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A very creative project for leftover yarn is this little pouch for 10 travel tissues. It’s also suitable as gift packaging for many occasions, because it’s perfect for hiding all kinds of surprises inside, for example money, rhinestones, or other nice little treats.

Suitable for beginners with basic skills.

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You can knit these sweet raglan sweaters and the sleeping bag for teddy bears and dolls (35–40 cm) entirely from leftover yarn. That will make any doll or bear mommy happy. 

With thicker yarn and larger needle size, the pieces will also fit larger dolls or teddy bears. I designed them for the knitted baby teddy shown here, so it doesn’t have to be washed as often.

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You can also knit this cute sleepy teddy from leftover yarn. A very lovely beginner project, because it’s super easy. Basic skills are required.

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