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A lovely weekend project is this little pouch for a pack of Tempo tissues. You can crochet it quickly from leftover yarn. There are no limits to your imagination here when it comes to the color combination and the crochet pattern.

It’s also very well suited as gift packaging for small items. :)

In the pattern, you’ll get several variations presented—printer-friendly and well suited for beginners.

Go to the crochet pattern here

These cute baby shoes can be crocheted quickly in between other things. You can do this even as a beginner—with the usual basic skills.

The advantage: you can put your leftover yarn to good use.

Go to the crochet pattern here

You can easily finish this headband with a clever cable twist over the weekend. It will keep your ears and head warm.

This headband is knitted with a pattern that acts like an air cushion. 
Also suitable for beginners who have knitted before and have the usual basic skills. The pattern explains all the steps and is written in a print-friendly format.

Click here for the knitting pattern

This baby blanket made of cuddly soft, scratch-free merino wool is just the thing for your little darling right now. It's easy to knit, and even the knitted-in hearts made with knit and purl stitches are explained clearly in a chart.

Instead of pink, you can also choose other colors here, for example orange, red, or purple.

Go to the knitting pattern here

This children's sweater in bright yellow-orange is a pretty eye-catcher for little girls—with its collar and special striped pattern.

The sweater fits sizes 92 to 104, so it grows with the child. At first it is more of a long sweater or tunic, and later a pullover. It has almost no seams and is knitted in one piece from the bottom up. The sleeves are knitted on later.

Well suited for advanced beginners with knitting experience. Everything is explained and shown in detail.

What makes it special: The pattern is written without abbreviations, and the photos are placed on separate pages to make printing easier.

Go to the knitting pattern here

I agree with Ruth 100%.
For me, knitting and crocheting are like meditation. I’m completely in the here and now, and I enjoy creating something new. Since for me it’s mainly the journey that matters, I’m happy about every piece that takes shape, and I use every free minute to work on it.

It’s my absolute favorite hobby. These days, I actually feel really “naked” when I’m sitting somewhere in my free time without my needles.

What I also love is that it pulls me away from the computer and into “real life.” 

Thanks, Josefa—that’s really helpful. :)

Dear Gabi,

I wish you a very happy birthday today—and not just today, but from now on, may joy in life, creativity, and plenty of time for yourself take center stage.

Warm regards
Monika

Happy birthday, Bonny. Enjoy this day that’s all yours, and let yourself be thoroughly pampered.

Warm regards
Monika

Happy birthday, Kara! Above all, I wish you good health, joy in life, and plenty of time for everything you love to do!

Warm regards
Monika

This colorful children’s jacket made of merino wool, with a hood and pockets, is just right for the playground or fall walks.

The jacket fits approximately sizes 92–104, so it grows with your child a little. 
Recommended for experienced knitters. It is knitted top down with raglan shaping and has only two seams—one seam on each pocket.

Go to the knitting pattern here

Here are the matching little shoes for the baby dress. They are quick and easy to crochet, even for beginners with basic skills.

To the crochet pattern here

With this knitted baby dress featuring the pretty lace pattern, your little darling will look adorable—not just for special occasions. It fits from approx. 3 months to 1.5 years.

The little dress can be worn all year round. Recommended for experienced knitters.

Go to the knitting pattern here

Happy birthday, Sandra, and a fantastic year ahead!

CreatOwl, your sweater looks great—a beautiful pattern.

Wow—there’s the recipe already—great! Thanks, Sandra!
I can easily substitute the cream.

Now I just need to see where I can get the sweet potatoes, and then I’ll make it just like you did.

A particularly pretty wrapping for a poinsettia is this pot cover. In it, this beautiful potted flower shines just as brightly as the decorations.

The cover is very easy and quick to crochet—even for beginners (with basic knowledge). 

The star scatter decorations are included in the pattern package.

Go to the crochet pattern here

This small pouch can hold a packet of tissues. But it’s also a real hit as gift wrapping—for example, money can be hidden between tissues. Or a piece of jewelry, a gift certificate, and much more.

The small pouch can be crocheted very quickly from leftover yarn and is a wonderful gift or little present all on its own. Well suited for beginners—basic knowledge required.

Different variations are shown in the pattern.

To the crochet pattern here

These cute little gnomes are an original gift wrap idea for young and old. They can be crocheted in different sizes and then filled, for example, as an Advent calendar.

The gnomes are very easy and quick to crochet from various leftover yarn. Perfect for beginners—basic knowledge required.

Go to the crochet pattern here

Note: There is also a gnome house to go with the gnomes. Both together are available as a value set in my shop.

I’m totally into granny squares right now and am trying out a few color combinations. It’s so much fun.

Sandra, music is a wonderful thing for kids—they really enjoy it.
I might also be interested in your sweet potato soup with ginger...
We’re having pumpkin quiche tomorrow. I’m going to make it vegan for the first time, so without eggs, too.

Thanks, Ruth and Marion! :) Yes, my husband was really happy, and now he doesn’t get cold anymore. The vest is made of merino wool and is really cozy and warm. It’s perfect for these temperatures right now. By the way, it was knitted in one piece and seamed together at the shoulder.

Marion, the baby booties turned out super cute!
That with the vest is really annoying. It would have turned out really great. You’ve already finished sooo much, and then you run out of yarn. That’s a nightmare for me ... one that, luckily, has never come true.

I haven’t started the second hat yet, because I’m currently in a granny square craze. I’ve never done that before and am learning something new right now. It’s really fun. I’ve already finished two and have the third one on the hook. I’ll post a photo of them tomorrow. They’re going to be new coasters for glasses and mugs.

So this month I’ve learned something new again. :) And at the same time, I’m using up some leftover yarn.

After the practice phase, I’ll start designing some myself. But that will still take a while.

@Vierna
Great, the idea with the doll pillows and that your son is also developing an interest in sewing.

CreatOwl, I’m curious to see your finished sweater. :)

Here’s the UFO landing "Men’s Vest" with photos:



And here’s the hat that I knitted completely from start to finish in just 3 days (with my special air-cushion stitches):



I’m starting another hat tonight, I’m on such a roll right now.

Honestly, without the motivation from you and your projects, quite a few things of mine would be flying in endless circles as UFOs.

How about a knitted headband for a change? It can be made in any size you like, and you can use up lots of leftover yarn.

Some knitting experience is helpful; otherwise, everything is well explained in the pattern.

Go to the knitting pattern here

Your little darling is sure to look absolutely adorable in this sweet baby dress. If you’re a grandma to a little angel, this would be the perfect Christmas gift.

The little dress fits throughout the baby months—from 3 to 12 months and even a little longer, since it can be worn as a tunic afterward. Alternatively, the skirt section with the lace pattern can also be knitted longer.

Recommended for advanced knitters. Everything is explained in detail in the pattern.

To the knitting pattern here

This headband with a cable twist is not only eye-catching, it’s also cozy and warm—knitted from merino wool. The pattern has knitted-in air pockets, making it especially warm.

Suitable for beginners with some knitting experience. Everything is well explained in the pattern.

Go to the knitting pattern here

I just happened to knit a new hat for my granddaughter on the side. And the vest for my husband is finished, too.

This morning we had freshly baked spelt bread… hmmm, delicious.

Since it was still sunny today, I did some pruning in the garden—trimmed the apple tree and cut back the peonies and raspberry bushes.

I’ll be knitting again tonight. And tomorrow I’ll write up the pattern for the new hat. Yes, there’s quite a bit to do.

Wow, Ruth, you’re so fast! Your new leaf looks great!
If I didn’t have so many other projects that I’d rather be knitting right now, that would definitely be my choice too.

I’ve finally finished the vest for my husband—so another UFO is done. I’ll post a photo later.

Also, the day before yesterday I unraveled the last hat I’d knitted for my granddaughter. For one thing, it was too big, and for another, I just didn’t like it as much anymore. So I used the yarn to knit a new one, and I’m almost done with it—which means I’ll earn the “unraveling” title, too. Photos to follow.

Oh yeah, Creat Owl, your sweater turned out really great—the pattern looks awesome.

Happy birthday, Wonra, and have a magical birthday with all the trimmings.
Enjoy being the center of attention today.

Warm regards
Monika

Dear Inna,

I’d also like to join in the congratulations and wish you all the best and every happiness on your birthday. I’m sure you have plenty of vegan treats on the table today—enjoy them! Savor this day with your guests and celebrate yourself and your life.

Warm regards
Monika

We’ll be spending some more time in the garden tomorrow—it’s still sunny and warm here.
Other than that, nothing’s planned yet, except finally adding buttons to my husband’s vest so it’s finished.

These cute gnomes are a great weekend project, and they can be crocheted in all kinds of colors with leftover yarn—and of course in different sizes too. Very suitable for beginners. Basic knowledge is required.

I crocheted the gnomes for my granddaughter as an Advent calendar. They can be filled with lots of lovely gifts, and afterward they’ll surely be used creatively for play.

Go to the crochet pattern here.

You can easily crochet these sweet baby booties with little hearts from leftover yarn. You’ll have them done in no time over the weekend. And it’s very easy, absolutely suitable for beginners.

To the crochet pattern here

Thanks, Josefa—I think that’s everything. 

Whoa... what just happened there? Somehow things got mixed up in the last post. Maybe Josefa can sort it out? I hope you can still figure out what I’m trying to say...

@CreatOwi
I'm excited to see your UFO that's about to land. It's sure to be great.

@Mel
The VW bus on the potholder turned out really well. And you can definitely be proud of the result. For men, everything always has to be perfect... tsk tsk.
Mine tried on his new vest this morning and already loves it. : ) Only the buttons and the annoying weaving in are still missing ...

@Marlies
Your grandpa gift turned out totally sweet. I really like him.

@Ruth
the leaf looks suuuper, just like a real one with the color gradient. It turned out great and was crocheted soo quickly.
Mine is lying on the table as decoration, and I enjoy it every day. I don't even want to put anything on it, because then you can't see it anymore.

This round collar or shoulder warmer (also suitable as a baby skirt) only needs one skein of fine cotton and a circular knitting needle. You can fit that into any bag.

This project is absolutely suitable for beginners who have basic skills. It is written without abbreviations, and there is also a print version.

Go to the knitting pattern here

An owl as a door guardian—children especially love this on their bedroom door. And if you’re still looking for an original Christmas gift, you’ve found it here.

The guardian owl is easy for beginners with basic knowledge to crochet. All steps are shown in great detail.

Go to the crochet pattern here

Note: If you’d rather have a little bear hanging in front of the door, you’ll find that version in my shop too.

Hihi, that’s how it is for me, too. :)
I often sit in the evening watching movies while knitting or crocheting, and sometimes I get around to it during the day, too. But when I finish something and don’t know what to work on next, I immediately feel “naked” without needles in my hands. My husband is amazed by that, too.

So, yes, I have needles in my hands every day, even if it’s just for a short while.

Wow, Mel, your scarf looks great! I really like the color combination, too.

Happy birthday, Bastelfan! I wish you a wonderful day full of joy, lovely guests, and great gifts.

Warm regards
Monika

Oh dear, Sandra… that’s really frustrating times three, especially since you’d already come so far. You’ll definitely get extra diligence points this month. You’ve earned them.

I also thought about starting over with that leaf, but then decided against it. It was pretty wavy at the beginning because of that one extra point. Luckily, it evened out later on.

Mel, Ruth, and Marion, thank you! :)
Yes, I’m totally in love with this pretty leaf, too. It would look great with gradient yarn in fall colors.

In my case, it came about because I was using up leftover yarn.

By the weekend, I’ll probably have the next UFO finished: the vest for my husband. I just found the matching buttons in my stash. 

Here are some photos of my maple leaf. It turned out really pretty with two colors. I didn’t block or iron it, since leaves aren’t smooth either. I like it better this way.

As I said, I accidentally added one extra point, but that’s okay. The cotton in the middle is pretty thin, while the outer part is a bit thicker. I used the hook size specified in the pattern for the inside, but I think it’s too large for the thin yarn. That’s probably why the inside turned out so loose.

All in all, I really like the leaf, and it goes great with our decor. :)



With this, I’ve now met a few requirements for the October projects:

• I used up scraps (Reste-Beste).
• I saved a wallflower.
• I crocheted it in the garden.
• I learned something new about crocheting in the process.

These cute gnomes come in different sizes and can be filled with small gifts. An Advent calendar of a very special kind, which can serve useful purposes afterward.

The gnome house is then filled with a larger gift on December 24.

The gnomes are very easy to crochet, and so is the house. So they’re perfect for beginners (basic knowledge is required).


Click here for the crochet pattern for the gnome set with gnome house.

This circular collar can be knitted up in no time, almost on the side. Perfect for long evenings in front of the TV. And just as suitable for beginner knitters who have basic skills.

The pattern is written simply, and in addition to the photos there is a printable file—by the way, without abbreviations.

What’s special here:
You can also use the circular collar as a baby or doll skirt. Maybe an idea for a gift?

Go to the knitting pattern here

Absolutely TV-friendly, this poncho made from sock yarn is cozy, soft, and warm, and quick to slip on. Just the right thing for the cooler season. You can wear it buttoned up or open.

Easy to knit for beginners with some knitting experience.

Go to the knitting pattern and more info

Color promotion in summer 2017
The tissue box with butterflies and hearts

This crocheted cover looks much prettier than the printed cardboard boxes your tissues come in. They also make a great gift for a baby's nursery or for any other occasion.

At our place, this pretty decoration sits on the dining table, and the tissues also serve as an eco-friendly alternative to napkins. It always goes over well and saves a huge amount of waste!

Great for beginners to make, by the way; the pattern explains all the steps.

Go to the crochet pattern here