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A very fitting and pretty wrapping for a poinsettia is this crocheted pot cover. You can make it very quickly and easily from leftover yarn, even if you’re still a beginner (with basic skills). The little stars are included—for example as tree ornaments or table decorations.

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A short poncho that is lightweight, easy to slip on, and keeps your upper body cozy and warm is just the thing right now. This one is knitted from sock yarn and is also easy for beginners with basic knowledge to make.

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This jacket with the hat is knitted from sock yarn and keeps the baby nice and cozy warm. A great idea to knit this set for Christmas. There’s still plenty of time to get it done.

Difficulty level: medium

The set fits approx. 3–12 months

Note: the matching pants are also available in my shop.

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This colorful, cozy cardigan made from merino wool is just right for toddlers. Children that age love pockets. And the cardigan also has a practical hood.

The cardigan is knitted top-down with raglan shaping and has only very few seams. The pockets are knitted in on two sides, making them very sturdy.

Recommended for advanced knitters.

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The tissue box with butterflies and hearts is a real eye-catcher in the bathroom, restroom, nursery, or even on the dining table. In our home, the tissues are a practical and eco-friendly replacement for napkins—and a tissue is always right at hand when it’s needed.

Quick and easy to crochet, even for beginners with basic knowledge. A great project for leftover yarn and as a Christmas gift.

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The grow-with-me little girls’ dress makes a wonderful Christmas gift. It’s quick and easy to knit, has knitted-in hearts, and best of all: it fits from 1.5 to 5 years. 

Get this transformation artist and, ideally, start on it right away. You can make it even as a beginner if you have the basic skills.

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This cowl is just the thing for chilly days. And best of all, even beginners (with basic skills) can knit it quickly and easily.

All you need is one (leftover) skein of cotton, and you're ready to get started.

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Everyone looked at him ... and marveled. Because there was something special about him. After all, he was a male knitting dolly.... 

Dear Ruth,

I’m sending you my warmest birthday wishes and hope you have a fantastic day! Let yourself be pampered—just as you deserve—and enjoy being celebrated today.

Warm regards
Monika

Happy Birthday, Anne-gret! I hope you have a wonderful day with great gifts and lovely guests!

Best regards, Monika

Dear Andrea,
warm greetings to Norway and thank you for the beautiful photos!
I wish you and everyone a wonderful Advent season with plenty of time for crafting!

Best regards, Monika

Even though it’s already late, I wish you all a wonderful Advent season with cozy hours, candlelight, snuggle time, delicious cookies, and plenty of time for handicrafts. :)

Best wishes, Monika

Happy Birthday, and here’s to lots of joy, good health, and plenty of time for crafts in the coming year.

Best regards, Monika

Happy birthday, and may the coming year bring you lots of joy.

Best regards, Monika

These fun lucky ladybug potholders are quick to crochet—and then you’ve already got a wonderful Christmas gift ready. It’s best to crochet several right away, because they’re guaranteed to be snapped up with joy.

A great project for beginners. Basic skills should be present.

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You can easily finish this stylish headband in a weekend. It is knitted using a special stitch technique that creates air pockets and keeps it nice and warm. 

It's best to start right away so it will be finished quickly.

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Wow, Mel, you really treated yourself—what a joy! :)

I’ll be able to open my own shop soon, so I’m sticking to my diet. It’s also fun to browse through my own “shop” and create new projects.

I’ve got a lot to do this weekend—things that have been piling up—but unfortunately that includes cleaning and chores… grrrr. But I’m sure I’ll still have time for some knitting.

Best, Monika

Happy Birthday and have a fantastic day with lots of great gifts!

Best wishes, Monika

Congratulations and have a great celebration!

Best wishes, Monika

By now, you could already guess a little what the two of them were knitting...

Well then… I totally get it. ;-)
I also wish everyone here a wonderful, cozy, and snug first Advent weekend!

Today I baked my first batch of cookies… hmmm… delicious.

Very cute, Marion. :)
I’m really curious why you’re all being so secretive about it—namely, Mel’s new project. It’s almost like Christmas....

My November:

UFO Queen in November
[ x] I finished two UFOs in November and have truly earned the title of UFO Queen.
Details about the UFO(s):
I finished knitting the sleeping bag for my next grandchild. The baby’s mom will get it for Christmas.
I also finally finished crocheting a large granny square with a border over 40 cm. My granddaughter will get it for Christmas for her dolls. I also finished a smaller one. I posted pictures of them in the November Projects thread.

Leftover Yarn Champion in November
[ x] In November, I used up lots of pretty and colorful leftover yarn—I emptied my scrap basket—and earned the title “Leftover Yarn Champion.”
I crocheted many of the scraps into a large and a small granny square.

Yarn Diet / Yarn Empress / Willpower Champion in November
[x ] I haven’t bought any yarn since October. The title “Yarn Empress” definitely and rightfully belongs to me.

Hardworking Christmas Elves
[ x] I worked on Christmas gifts in November.
Details:
Both UFOs are Christmas gifts.

New Things Learned in November
[ x] I learned something new in November, though it was unrelated to my hobbies of knitting and crocheting.
Details: I took a training course to become a drinking water consultant—it was very interesting and helps me stay healthy so I can keep crafting for a long time to come. - )

[x ] I wrapped myself in a cozy blanket while crafting or kept warm in other ways, but I had a lot of fun doing it.
Details: In the evenings on the couch, wrapped in a blanket, it was great fun to knit the sleeping bag.

All November Projects
Number of projects completed in November: 3
Number of patterns completed/uploaded in November (for authors only): 1

“What is our pair of knitting needles up to, anyway? Hey, Erich! How far along are you?” asked the knitting dolly.

Sandra, I’d also crochet a border around it. It looks great, by the way.

CreatOwl—I like your color combination. It’s sure to turn out great.

Tina, thanks for being happy for me. :)
I’m running out of time right now, too, because I have so many projects (besides knitting and crocheting).

Dear Josefa,
thank you for this great thread! When can we start filling it?

Best regards, Monika

Of course, there is also a raglan sweater for teddy bears and dolls measuring 25–30 cm. This one was knitted as a raglan from the bottom up. It was designed for my Fynn and fits him perfectly.

A lovely project for beginners, too. Basic skills should be in place.

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This women’s cardigan made from merino wool was knitted with raglan from the bottom. It is comfortable, fits close to the body to flatter the figure, and also has good stretch. This means it fits sizes 38–42 with the measurements described.

There are hardly any seams; the pockets were knitted in except for one side, so they have a sturdy hold.

The pattern was written in a print-friendly format. Recommended for advanced knitters.

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This colorful children’s jacket made from merino wool is knitted top-down raglan style. It has everything little children love: a comfortable hood and pockets where they can hide treasures.

The pattern describes size 92 - 104. The jacket will fit for a while as the child grows.

Difficulty level: recommended for advanced knitters.

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This colorful collar hat for children can be easily buttoned and unbuttoned at the front. It keeps them wonderfully warm thanks to a stitch technique that creates an insulating air cushion. 

Easy to make for beginners who have knitted before.

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This headband with a cable twist is a real eye-catcher and wonderfully warm at the same time. It was knitted using a special stitch technique that creates air pockets.

Very easy to make for beginners who have knitted before—and it’s also quick to finish. So it also makes a great gift.

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The gentlemen of the house want to be dressed warmly—and stylishly at the same time, too. This vest made of merino wool with a cable pattern suits any occasion and keeps you wonderfully warm.

Even beginners who already have a little knitting experience can give this a try. If you know cable patterns, it’s very easy to knit.

The measurements in the description fit sizes 46-50. Thanks to the cable pattern, the vest fits nicely while still being very stretchy.

To the knitting pattern here

All the best and happy birthday, Simone! I wish you a fantastic celebration and a real day of pampering with everything that goes with it.

Warm regards
Monika

Grinssss.... I know :)
Thanks for the tip, Marion!

“Yes, we can do it, and we’ll crochet and knit the most beautiful Christmas surprises the world has ever seen,” announced the crochet hook. 

I’m currently knitting a sweater out of sock yarn for my granddaughter. Unfortunately, I realized last night that it turned out a bit too short, so now I have to unravel part of it again. Darn!

I want to finish it quickly—it’s going to be mailed before Christmas because she needs it.

Right now, I’m also writing up a pattern, and over the next few days I plan to start baking cookies.

This collar hat for toddlers is made with a creative and colorful knitting pattern that creates an air cushion and therefore keeps them nice and warm. It’s also very comfortable and buttons up.

Even beginners who have knitted before can manage this.

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This colorful patterned jacket made from merino wool for toddlers is not only creative, but also extremely practical. It has what children love: pockets and a hood. It is knitted top-down with raglan shaping.

Recommended for advanced knitters

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Do you have a few skeins of cotton left over and don’t know what to do with them? Then I’ve got the right project for you here.

This round collar is extremely practical and only needs one skein of cotton. It is absolutely beginner-friendly to knit and well described in the pattern. You can still finish lots of these by Christmas and then give them as gifts. Gifts like these are always well received.

Get the pattern and ideally start right away.

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For this cuddly-soft short poncho, you only need two skeins of fluffy sock yarn, and you can make great use of your TV evenings with it. Maybe it will become a Christmas gift—or you can give it to yourself.

For me, this poncho has already become an absolute favorite because it keeps me wonderfully warm, is also quick to put on and take off, and leaves my arms free.

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These two lucky ladybug potholder mitts are already looking forward to sweetening your TV night. They’re a great project for beginners (with basic skills) and are wonderful to crochet on the side. With them, you’ll already have a very special Christmas gift finished that’s sure to be a hit.

It’s best to get started right away and crochet several of them. They’re sure to be snatched right out of your hands. :)

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An exceptionally beautiful cover for a poinsettia, and it’s also very easy and quick to crochet from leftover yarn. Add a few stars as decoration or tree ornaments. 

With this, you’ll have another lovely Christmas gift ready. Just start right away so it will be finished—maybe even in time for St. Nicholas Day.

By the way, here’s an idea for St. Nicholas Day: Try placing a flowerpot with this cover in front of the door. It holds quite a lot—as a surprise for the whole family. :)

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These sweet baby shoes with a heart could be under the Christmas tree, or warm your little darling’s feet even before then.

They are very quick to crochet, and you only need leftover yarn for them. A lovely project for beginners with the usual basic skills. Everything is explained well.

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Everyone jumped! They had been so engrossed in the story of the Christmas elf... What had happened?

Marion, how cute is he! The little guy is absolutely adorable. :)
Want him......

Thanks, Marion and Sandra! I’m glad you like it. :)

Mel, your concrete project looks great. I’m really amazed at what you guys can create with concrete.

Wollbärli, your Christmas gifts turned out very pretty. The recipients are sure to be delighted.

Now I’ve finally finished two UFOs. Here’s the finished sleeping bag I’m giving as a Christmas gift to my second grandchild (who’s still in the womb)... ta-da!



And then I finally finished the big granny square, too. Linja will get it as a blanket for her dolls this Christmas.



Unfortunately, the little bear is still a work-in-progress, just a bunch of loose pieces. I’ll carry that over into December and hope to finish it.

Wishing you all a relaxing evening and a wonderful week!

Warm regards from Monika

Sorry, of course I meant to write to Johanna. :)

Johann, I’d like to wish you a belated happy birthday and a wonderful year ahead, and lots of joy with your four-legged friend!

Best regards
Monika

“Me!” a voice called out from a shelf above the tangle of needles. All the needles instantly looked up and were amazed to see who was sitting there: a beautiful Christmas elf.