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Happy birthday, Steffi, and may all your wishes come true in the coming year.

Warm regards
Monika

These lucky beetle potholders bring good luck all year round, because they’re also hardworking helpers and the eye-catcher in the kitchen. 

They’re quick and easy to crochet, and great for beginners to make too. 

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A cuddly-soft baby blanket with knitted-in hearts—this is exactly the right project for lots of yarn. The blanket’s dimensions can easily be enlarged, so it can be knitted in any size you like, depending on your yarn stash.

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How about a cardigan made of merino wool that suits every season? In spring it can be worn outdoors. And even in summer and, of course, in fall there are cool days when this cardigan is just the right thing.

This is a great way to knit up a larger amount of wool into a pretty garment.
The knitting pattern is designed so that the cardigan fits the body very well while still being nicely stretchy. That means the measurements in the pattern fit sizes 38–42.

The cardigan is knitted with raglan from the bottom up, and the pockets were worked in except for one seam. 

Recommended for experienced knitters.

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This vest is a timeless must-have for every man. It can also be worn well in spring on cool days paired with a shirt.

You definitely won’t get bored with this. So it’s an ideal project for using up a larger amount of yarn beautifully.

The measurements in the pattern fit sizes 46–50. The vest fits nicely thanks to the cable pattern and still has plenty of stretch.

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Happy Birthday, dear Rosalinde! Even though it’s still Christmas, today is your day too. Enjoy it with your loved ones and let yourself be properly celebrated.

Warm regards
Monika

Warm Christmas wishes to everyone here from me as well. Make yourselves comfortable and enjoy the holidays with your loved ones.

Today, on Christmas Day, I baked some more cookies. As we all know, they still taste good after Christmas, too.

Warm regards
Monika

Mel, I’m really looking forward to seeing your coat. Great that it’s finished!
Now all that’s missing is the photo.

I just finished knitting one of my new leg warmers—with a cable pattern.
I’ll finish the second one over Christmas.

Now I wish you all lots of joy with your loved ones and hope your gifts are received with delight. And of course, I hope you get something nice, too.

Christmas greetings
Monika

Oh, how beautiful your tree is, Ruth! 

And now I’ll add lots of candles and a delicious holiday meal.
You can imagine it here just the way you like.

I also wish all visitors and co-authors happy holidays filled with big and small wonders. Enjoy this lovely time with your loved ones!

Christmas greetings 
Monika

Dear Inna,

I just asked Google, but I couldn’t find anything either.

Only one thing comes to mind:
Small but mighty

Maybe that helps you. Otherwise, that translation is certainly a new idea in German. ;-)

Best wishes, Monika

Thanks, Marion! Right now, it’s mostly the parents who are happy. But surely Linja is too. By now she knows that woolly things always come from Grandma. It’s quite funny ... because by now she applies that to everything that’s woolly. ;-)

@CreatOwl
The dress looks really great. It’s definitely worth writing up the pattern for it again. It’s a great summer project.

Yes, Sandra, that’s true. From January on, it’ll be easier to keep track again. I’m sticking with the yarn diet now too. There’s quite a bit to work through. I’m already excited to see what your blanket looks like when it’s finished.

Right now I’m still working on the project for the color challenge. It’s already looking good, but it won’t be shown until the color challenge. ;-)

And yesterday I started knitting leg warmers. They’re for me this time.

Wishing all of you lots of joy today on the 4th Advent - whatever you have planned.

Best, Monika

Thanks, Sandra! :) By the way, I knitted the button placket for a boy’s sweater—with the left side on top. Oh well, that doesn’t matter either. Maybe a little brother will come along in the summer, and he can wear it later.

That’s really frustrating, Sandra. I’ve had problems like that before, but I’ve always managed to find a solution using the yarn I had on hand. Is there really no other solution for the baby blanket? Especially since it’s just the reverse side...

Now the gift for my granddaughter is finished—the sweater made from sock yarn.
From now on, it’s time to relax… with plenty of time for everything that brings joy.



I wish you all happy, relaxed, and enjoyable days filled with many moments of happiness!

Monika

Oh, Ruth, that’s so cute! It almost makes me want to play mom to dolls again. :)
That’s sure to make the kids’ eyes light up with joy.

I also managed to finish the sweater for my granddaughter, of course.



Other than that, there aren’t any gifts. We’re giving each other time ... and we’ll enjoy delicious food together and play games. We’ll go for walks, of course, and watch some nice movies.

Having time is truly something precious that I really appreciate! :)
And of course, I’ll happily keep my needles busy.

Merry Christmas to all of you, and lots and lots of time for everything you love!

Warm regards
Monika

Happy birthday, and may your celebration be filled with lots of joy and wonderful gifts!

Best wishes
Monika

Santa Claus begins getting ready and moves into the Christmas room. He brings a wonderful story with him.

(Photo and Santa Claus by me)

The pair of crochet hooks whispered new ideas to each other excitedly and immediately sank into one of the colorful balls of yarn.

The knitting nancies.....

These very easy-to-crochet poinsettias can still be quickly crocheted from leftover yarn. They’re sure to fit on the tree too.

Get the pattern and you can get started right away. Christmas spirit guaranteed!

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Congratulations from me, too, and may you never run out of ideas or enthusiasm for crafting.

Warm regards
Monika

Toddlers are always perfectly dressed in leggings. They keep them warm and give them plenty of freedom to move. This pair even grows with them for a while—from size 86 to 98—and always fits perfectly. The yardage in the pattern matches that of sock yarn, so you can also use it as a great substitute.

Suitable for beginners who have knitted before

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These wrist warmers have a “mock cable pattern” that is worked very simply with knit and purl stitches. They are quick and easy to knit and keep your arms and hands nice and warm without restricting freedom of movement.

Suitable for beginners who have knitted before.

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A warm cardigan is great to wear in winter and also in spring. Just the thing when it starts to get a little warmer outside.

This cardigan is described in sizes 38–42. It has a pattern that fits well and is also nicely stretchy. It was knitted in raglan from the bottom up. The pockets were worked in as well.

Difficulty level: intermediate

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This colorful set of a hat and loop scarf was designed for women, made from very soft yarn. It was also knitted using the "air-cushion stitches".

Suitable for beginners who have knitted before.

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This hat with matching cowl was designed for the gentlemen. It keeps the neck and head nice and warm thanks to special stitches that form an insulating layer of air.

Suitable for beginners who have already knitted before.

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This colorful jacket for toddlers fits sizes 92–104. It has everything children love—a hood and pockets for storing treasures. Perfect for walks in spring.

The jacket is knitted raglan from the top down and has almost no seams—only the pockets each have one seam.

Recommended for advanced knitters

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This pretty value set for babies—consisting of pants, a jacket, and a hat—is knitted entirely from cuddly soft sock yarn. The pattern can be used on both sides. Both sides are described in the patterns. The set fits sizes 62–80.

Difficulty level: intermediate

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This pretty little cotton pinafore dress with knitted-in hearts is just right for next spring. It can be transformed and fits sizes 74 - 98. It is knitted in one piece from the bottom up.

Suitable for beginners who have knitted before.

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To match, you can knit this adorable headband from the cotton leftovers.

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This short poncho made from cuddly soft sock yarn is one of my favorite pieces of clothing. It’s quick to throw on when it gets chilly. And just as quick to take off again. It gives me plenty of freedom of movement for my arms and no heat buildup. Wonderful in winter and also in spring and fall.

The measurements in the pattern fit approx. sizes 38–44.
Well suited for beginners who have knitted before.

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A vest with vertical stripes—now that's something different. This vest will keep your body nice and warm in winter and spring. It's best to start knitting it now so it will be finished in time.

The pattern was written for size 40/42.
Difficulty level: intermediate

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This headband is a real eye-catcher thanks to the cable detail at the front. It’s knitted using a stitch technique that creates an air pocket, keeping you pleasantly warm.

Difficulty level: medium

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This colorful pull-on hat for toddlers has a button placket at the front, so it can be comfortably buttoned and unbuttoned. It is knitted from soft merino wool using a stitch technique that creates air pockets. Especially suitable for playing in the snow, because no snow can fall into the collar.

Suitable for beginners who have knitted before.
The pattern was written for a head circumference of 45-48 cm.

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Even the gentlemen want to be knitted for so they don’t get cold. With this vest featuring a cable pattern, they’ll look good for any occasion.

The pattern describes sizes 46–50. 
Recommended for advanced knitters

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A baby needs a cuddly warm sleeping bag like this one made of merino wool. It’s easy to knit, even for beginners with basic knowledge. Fits from 3–12 months.

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The tissue box with butterflies and hearts is a pretty decoration and also extremely practical. From now on, those ugly cardboard boxes are a thing of the past. We even have one on our dining table, replacing napkins. It’s eco-friendly and economical.

Easy for beginners with crochet knowledge to make.

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This grow-with-me pinafore dress for toddlers fits from as young as 1.5 up to 5 years. That way, this favorite piece will last a long time, to the delight of all knitting moms and grandmas. It is knitted in one piece from the bottom up, has a pretty heart pattern and a few lovely details.

Well suited for beginners who have knitted before.

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An absolute bestseller is this cowl or shoulder warmer. You can never have enough of them. As soon as you have a ball of cotton yarn left over, you can turn it into this pretty piece.

Perfect for beginners and knitted up very quickly.

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You’ll never get bored knitting this. This poncho and shawl combo is a real eye-catcher with its pretty lace pattern and pink waves. You simply have to have it.

Recommended for experienced knitters.
The size described fits approximately sizes 36–42.

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This baby pinafore dress with knitted-in hearts grows with your child for about 1 year—from 6 to 18 months. It has a perfect fit and can be worn in any season. It is knitted in one piece from the bottom up.

Well suited for beginners who have knitted before.

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These cozy, warm, soft leggings made from fine merino wool are just what toddlers need right now. They’re comfortable, nice and stretchy, yet still fit close to the body.

The measurements in the pattern fit sizes 86–98, so they grow with your child. 
Suitable for beginners who have knitted before.

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This slip-on hood with a scarf collar is very easy to put on and take off because it has buttons at the front. That’s especially practical for babies and toddlers. 

Also suitable for beginners who have knitted before. Easy to knit.

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This colorful children's cardigan has everything toddlers could want—pockets and a hood. It is cuddly warm and was knitted from soft merino wool.

For advanced knitters, it's a very lovely project that can be worn for a long time. The measurements in the pattern fit approximately sizes 92–104.

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This cute baby set—consisting of a jacket and hat—fits babies from 3 months to one year old. It features a pretty knitted-in knit-and-purl pattern. It was knitted from cozy sock yarn.

Difficulty level: medium

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This adorable little pinafore dress with knitted-in hearts is convertible and fits sizes 74–98. It is knitted in one piece and also suitable for beginners who have knitted before.

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This cute raglan sweater is just right for your teddy bear or doll measuring 25–30 cm. I originally designed it to fit my Fynn perfectly.

Easy to knit, even for beginners who have knitted before.

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This cute little crochet jacket was designed for the floppy teddy Charly. But it also fits dolls measuring 20–25 cm.

Very easy and quick to crochet, even for beginners with basic knowledge.

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This sporty summer dress was also designed to fit Fynn. It also fits dolls measuring 25–30 cm.

Easy for beginners with basic skills to make.

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A cute little raglan sweater for bears and dolls (25-30 cm tall) is this one, for example. It’s also easy for beginners with basic knowledge to knit. I originally designed it for my teddy bear Fynn.

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This is a very special kind of owl, because it has an important job as a door guardian. It is especially popular with children.

The owl is also very easy for beginners to crochet. Even leftover yarn is enough for it. Basic skills should be present.

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Warmest congratulations from me too, dear Lisa! Treat yourself today—let yourself be pampered and showered with gifts. It’s your day! :)

Warm regards
Monika

Happy birthday. Enjoy the day and let yourself be celebrated.

Best regards, Monika