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Marion, I really like your new picture with the doll and the great outfit, too. I had to look at it twice the other day.

Your socks look great. You finished them quickly.

This is what it looked like here just two days ago:


Everything was buried in snow. It’s still there, even though some of it has already melted. And more is supposed to come in the next few days. I love it because I don’t necessarily have to drive.

Today I baked some bread. Mmm, delicious!

And I’m still tinkering with my new sock design featuring a simple heel. I found the perfect finishing touch today. Now I’m knitting a few samples in different sizes.

It shouldn’t be scratchy and should be made of natural fibers.

Yeah, I’m in the same boat—I haven’t posted an update in a while. It’ll come later, since I’m currently working on a few projects myself...

Happy birthday, Julia! Enjoy this day that’s all yours, and may you receive plenty of wonderful gifts.

Best wishes
Monika

Sandra, I really like your storage basket, too.
And Marion, your little bear is so cute ... he reminds me of the bears I had as a child. By the way, the colorful look really suits him.

I’m still tinkering with the socks. I keep coming up with more improvements ... even though I thought they were already fully developed.

For now, I’m knitting a few sample socks to test them out.
 
Mel, by now I’ve gotten so used to the Crasy Trio that my wrists don’t hurt anymore. It was only like that at the beginning. But I’m also going to knit something bigger now and then, probably a new baby sweater design that’s already buzzing around in my head.

My project for the color campaign is finished too, and I’m really delighted with it. But I can only show it to you after January 11. ;-) I’m already looking forward to that.

Wishing all of you here a creative day!

Best regards
Monika

Hello Sandra ... here I’ll show you how I crocheted around my older granddaughter’s sheep (12). It was already tucked into a sock because it has almost no fur left. Maybe you can make something of it. I simply crocheted a hood onto it so the neck is protected.



I have teddy bear clothes in my shop. Maybe you’ll find something there? There’s also a crocheted jacket with a collar. You could put that on a dog, too.

Best regards
Monika

Hi Heide, welcome to our group!
How wonderful that you’re joining us now.

I also got back into knitting and crocheting thanks to my granddaughter 2 1/2 years ago, and now I’ve really gotten into it. My granddaughter will turn 3 in March, and her little sibling is due at the end of May.

I also really enjoy painting—so we have quite a bit in common. I used to sew when my son was little. The Advent calendar I sewed back then is now with my granddaughter. :)

Have you signed up for the birthday thread yet? Here it is:
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/18996/geburtstagsthread-bitte-hier-geburtstage-eintragen

Then you’ll get birthday messages—that’s always nice. :)

Best regards, Monika

Happy birthday, and here’s to a huge celebration with all the trimmings.

Warm regards
Monika

Happy Birthday and all the best! Enjoy being celebrated and enjoy it to the fullest!

Warm regards
Monika

Happy birthday, and lots of joy in the year ahead!

Best wishes, Monika

Sandra, you make such super-cute things. What a cute doorstop! I’m sure Anton will love it too.
You’re lucky that Anton hasn’t settled on a specific stuffed animal yet... Maybe he’ll like both giraffes. I hope so for you.

Wollbärli, I’d love to dig up that story and start a separate thread for it. I’m sure many people here will enjoy it. :)

CreatOwl, that looks great—even at this stage. You could wear it as a sweater. You could easily turn that into two projects.

These ladybug oven mitts can become the eye-catcher in your kitchen. They can easily be knitted in a weekend and also make a wonderful gift for dear friends.

A really lovely project for beginners with basic skills.

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A raglan sweater for teddy bears or dolls, plus a sleeping bag—this can be knitted up quickly over the weekend. To delight the grandkids or for your own teddy bear.

Easy pattern that even beginners with a little knitting experience can manage well.

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The clothing was designed for the baby sleeping bear, which looks like this and which you can find via the following link. It is just as easy to knit and is ideal for beginners with basic knowledge.

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Mel, your sock looks great. I really like the pattern.

Oh, I completely forgot… Sandra, your giraffe is absolutely adorable and so cute you could just fall in love with it.

Yeah, I totally agree. Replacement stuffed animals just aren’t the same, and kids notice that right away.

My son always used to have a cloth handkerchief as his comfort blanket. I changed it every day and, of course, washed it. Since he’d known from a young age that he got a new one every day, that’s just how it was. And he accepted it. 

But his monkey—the one he fell in love with when he was 2—must never be washed, and he wouldn’t accept anything else. No matter how similar it looked.

Since I’m a teddy bear fan myself and have two of my own, I’m speaking from experience. Even though that bear still exists, I wouldn’t trade it, because mine somehow have their own identity. It’s hard to explain in words. From a child’s perspective, it’s as if we were exchanging a child for one that looks exactly the same. We’d notice that it was a different one too.

By the way, I wrote a really sweet story about this called “Felix, the Foundling Bear.” If you’d like, I can post it here in a separate thread. Then you’ll surely understand what I mean.

Have a lovely day!

Monika

This convertible pinafore dress grows with your child from size 74 to 98. It has a pretty heart pattern and is knitted seamlessly from the bottom up. It’s also easy for confident beginners to make.

The pinafore dress pairs well with a long- or short-sleeved shirt. The delicate pastel shades practically invite spring in.

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These cute baby pants can be knitted with short or long legs. They can be worn in any season and look cute with tights underneath, too.

They grow with your child, because they fit a 3-month-old baby and even a toddler up to 2 years old.

Suitable for advanced beginners.

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The teddy bear (25–30 cm) needs a sporty summer outfit too. I designed this one for my Fynn. But it also fits other teddy bears or dolls.

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You simply have to have this quick-change artist in spring. It’s a poncho and, at the same time, a triangular shawl with a beautiful wavy lace pattern.

Recommended for advanced knitters

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Crochet yourself a colorful spring meadow with fun egg cozies, scattered flowers, and placemats with a flower border. This way you can bring spring into your home very soon. Best to start right away, because Easter will be here sooner than you think.

Great for beginners.

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This vest is different because it has vertical stripes that make you look slimmer and taller. It’s easy to knit, and everything is explained well, including the stripes. Experienced beginners should be able to manage the pattern well.

The measurements refer to size 40/42.

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This pink-and-white tunic with a heart-shaped lace pattern really brings out that spring feeling. It’s knitted to flatter the figure and, thanks to its great fit and extra stretch, fits sizes 38–42.

In the spring, it pairs perfectly with a shirt or bodysuit underneath, and in the summer, the tunic makes for a breezy top.

Difficulty level: medium

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This sweet baby pinafore dress in shades of pink is perfect for spring, but can also be worn in winter with a sweater underneath.

For knitters who enjoy a little challenge, because the lace pattern keeps things interesting.

The little dress fits from approx. 3 to 18 months.

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Sandra, your blanket is absolutely gorgeous! :)

I’m already knitting the second pair of my new socks in a kids’ size. They’re looking great so far. I’m thrilled with them myself!

Mel, this is actually already well thought out and fits great. My husband is thrilled with his new, perfectly fitting socks. By the way, I also knitted them with the Crazy Trio.

Before I write a pattern for this—including for the Crazy Trio—I’d like to try out other sizes and test how they fit. Especially with yarn where you can see the fit better.

I can knit the standard heel too, but I also like to keep things simple. And I’m well on my way to finding a solution. I think I’ll be turning a lot of my stash yarn into socks for the whole family. It’s so much fun.

Happy birthday, and wishing you lots of happy moments today and throughout the whole year.
It’s so nice to have you around!

Warm regards
Monika

Happy birthday, Rosi! Have a great time and enjoy your very own celebration!

Best wishes
Monika

Mel, your socks look great.
I’ve finished my first pair too—they’re for my husband.
They’re a test project for a simple heel that I’m currently tinkering with.

Here’s a photo of me trying them on.



Teddy bears and dolls need warm clothing now, too. This raglan sweater with the matching sleeping bag was designed to fit the baby bear in my shop perfectly. But both pieces also fit all other teddy bears and dolls measuring about 40 cm.

Both garments are very easy to knit. The pattern is ideal for beginners with the basic skills mentioned. It has no abbreviations, and the photos are placed separately in the appendix.

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I really had to laugh out loud at that one, Michaela. :-) :-)

But you know, that’s exactly the strength we “dieters” show. Staying strong amidst mountains of yarn. Yeah, yeah.... ;-)

Best, Monika

This is fun... the yarn-indulgence thread. :-)

I’ve finally finished my new leg warmers made from leftover yarn—my first UFO completion of the new year. Here’s what they look like. This is one of them—but both are finished.

This cuddly-soft children’s sweater was knitted from sock yarn. The collar and sleeve cuffs are made as pops of color with orange merino wool in a similar yardage.

With the pattern, experienced beginners can easily knit this sweater themselves. It has no seams. The measurements in the pattern are suitable for sizes 92–104.

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Welcome, Akela!
It’s great to have you here. I really like your introduction, too. :)

My main passion is knitting. But I also crochet, and I’ve also sewn some really great things when my son was little. That was almost 40 years ago now.

I wasn’t good at needlework at all in school. I barely managed a “satisfactory.” But that just makes me love it all the more now. And I feel completely naked when I’m sitting around without my needles. ;-)

I hope you have a great time here with us!

Best regards,
Monika

Caro, so glad you’re back! :)

I’m happy to join in again. These days, I’m finally finishing my leg warmers (if weaving in ends counts as finishing a UFO). Photo to follow. They were knitted from leftover yarn.

Plus, of course, I’m continuing my yarn diet—probably even longer than until March. I think I’ve been on this diet since October.

Right now, I’m knitting up some unwanted yarn into socks, for which I’m currently figuring out a new heel that’s super easy. I’ve had the theory in my head for a long time, and now I’m putting “learning by doing” into practice. I’ll show you the result when it’s finished. This is also a UFO, since I started it back in December. And it’s going to be a gift for my husband.

I’ll also be knitting more of this unwanted yarn into socks. The leftover yarn from my current socks will be turned into baby socks.

And if I’m really in the mood, I’ll finally finish that UFO that’s been hanging around for ages… the crocheted cuddly bear.

I hope we all have a lot of fun with our January projects. And I’m already really excited to see everything we’ll be sharing here.

Sandra, I’m also looking forward to seeing your finished blanket… or rather, the photo of it.

New Year’s greetings to everyone!
Monika

Wow, much respect! Of course, I’d also like to congratulate you on such a great achievement, Häkeltrulla!
I’ve started the yarn diet again too, and I’m curious to see how long it lasts this time.

Best regards, Monika

Happy Birthday! Now it’s time for your very own celebration, where you can really treat yourself.

Warm regards
Monika

Ide, I have to say, I really admire you and your positive outlook on the future!
It’s great to see you looking ahead like this again.

Sandra, your yarn stash is really quite small. I probably have about five times as much—at least. And that’s why my goal is to turn at least twice that amount into beautiful things.

I wish everyone on Earth peace, good health, and joy in life.
I wish the hardworking CP team enough time left over for their own wishes and needs.
I wish us all great success and, above all, a lot of joy in what we do—no matter what it is.

I don’t have any resolutions, but I do have visions. Since 19 is my lucky number, I know deep down that 2019 is my year. This only happens once in my life, and I’m going to savor every single day to the fullest.

For me, the joy in what I do always comes first. And everything else follows from that.

Warm regards to everyone
Monika

Happy birthday, dear Jey. Celebrate yourself and the year ahead, so that it brings you lots of joy.

Warm regards
Monika

Happy birthday, and I wish you lots of joy in this new year of your life!

Warm regards
Monika

Happy birthday, dear Corinna, and have a wonderful time celebrating!

Best wishes
Monika

@Strigg-Grossmann,

it’s great to have you here! We’re always happy to welcome new members. :-)
And I’m happy to wave back.

We always have a cozy Christmas, too.
On New Year’s Eve, we’ll be staying home and welcoming the new year with joy.
My knitting needles are hard at work, too. Right now I’m knitting socks for my husband, trying out a new heel technique. I’ve been mulling this over in my head for a while, and now I’m putting it into practice while knitting. It’s looking good so far.

I wish everyone here a healthy and happy 2019!

Warm regards
Monika

That sounds interesting, CreatOwl.
I'm currently working on a solution that won't need any product anymore. But I still have to try it out first.

Best regards, Monika

Dear Martina, a warm welcome from me too here on the forum!
And thank you for your praise for the designers!

I also buy most of my yarn online. And when I do, I make sure it’s made from natural fibers and that the wool comes from sheep that aren’t mistreated. Unfortunately, that’s often the case.

That’s why I mainly buy yarn from Drops or sometimes from Finkhof. Google will definitely help you find what you’re looking for.

Best wishes from Monika

Ida, you have my deepest sympathy...

Warmly
Monika

Oh, that’s funny. I’m also knitting my first sock on the Crazy Trio. It really works well.
However, I do remember that I knitted socks once before, almost 40 years ago...

I’m doing great, both health-wise and in every other respect. Christmas was all about doing nothing and enjoying myself. Pure coziness. And of course, I got my needles out. Now I have new leg warmers made from leftover yarn.

Wishing you all a wonderful start to the new year!

Best, Monika