Latest Forum Posts by: mowi 19

Wow, Marion, you’ve been so productive!! The blanket turned out really pretty. :-)

I’m in a similar boat to Sandra. For some reason, September just isn’t going my way. My UFOs are staring at me every day, but I just can’t seem to get around to them. I’m pretty swamped at work right now.

And I have a thousand ideas for new things I could start ... A few days ago, I started making new slippers for myself because I really need them right now. I can work on them in between while watching movies. Everything else requires my full attention.

By the way, I’m also going to start the “Wool Diet” in October... I have so much yarn that I wouldn’t need to buy any more for the next few years.

Tell me, Sandra, what is this "Wolllust" you want to keep up for 6 months? ;-)
That sounds like a lot of piles of yarn.

I’ll post photos of everything that’s finished by the weekend.

And then I’ve decided to finally finish writing up a few unfinished patterns.

That sounds really delicious, Sandra... Spinach dumplings, hmmm.
It’s funny that you’re trying that first. My husband always has to go along with these kinds of experiments, but he loves it. Because so far, luckily, he’s liked everything—and so have I, of course.

Happy Birthday, dear Mandy, and here's to a fantastic new year in which you can continue to express your creativity so beautifully.

Warm regards
Monika

Sandra, your grandparents will be so happy if you give them a photo book of Anton. Every year we get a big photo calendar with pictures of Linja. That way, we have her with us all year long and marvel at how she’s growing. A year really makes such a big difference.

We were invited over yesterday, and they made a vegan apple cake just for us. It was super delicious. In the next few days, I’m going to try the vegan herring salad. I’m already curious to see how it tastes.

It’s gotten cold, but I think that’s great for knitting. Let’s see what else I can get done this week.

Happy birthday, Petra-Roxi, and all the best for the year ahead. Celebrate properly and enjoy being pampered today.

Warm regards
Monika

Sofie and Mel, you’ve been really busy, wow!

Yeah, I feel the same way about the 1,000 ideas. Now I’ve actually started yet another new project - slippers for myself. I need them now, and I can also knit them on the side while watching movies.

For the other projects, I need time and peace and quiet at the point where I am with them. At least until the end of the week, I don’t have that.

Oh dear, if it weren’t for the motivation from this thread, my UFOs would be flying at me from all sides.... ;-)

Have fun, all of you, with the final push for September.

Best, Monika

I’ll see what I can do to finally finish knitting that UFO baby sweater. ;-)
I’ve already managed to get quite a bit done this month.

Happy Birthday, dear Kati, and have a wonderful day with everything that goes with it: lovely guests, great gifts, and delicious food.

Warm regards
Monika

If you’d rather knit doll/teddy clothes, then grab the pattern for this cute raglan sweater right away. I originally designed it for Teddy Fynn. But it fits all dolls and teddies measuring 25–30 cm.

Even as a beginner, you can manage it well with the pattern. You should have basic skills.

Go to the knitting pattern here

For your leftover yarn, I have a great project that you can finish crocheting over the weekend: this cute crochet cardigan for teddy bears and dolls measuring approx. 20–25 cm.

The pattern is written in a beginner-friendly way without abbreviations. It includes all steps, mostly with photos. There is also a printable file without photos.

Go to the crochet pattern here.

These lucky ladybug potholders (gloves) make a great weekend project. By the way, they are the eye-catcher  in my kitchen, and people often ask me about them. They get used a lot, too—they’ve become my favorite tools in the kitchen.

You can crochet the ladybug potholders even as a beginner. The pattern explains every individual step. It’s also optimized for beginners and written without abbreviations. There is also a print version without photos.

Go to the crochet pattern here.

I also wish everyone here a lovely weekend with plenty of time for crafting. Unfortunately, I have to throw myself into the bookkeeping first ... sigh. But I’m sure there will be time for crafting too, especially now that the weather is perfect for it. That will be my reward. :-)

Sandra, a marble run really is great. My granddaughter got one for her 1st birthday too. She’s still having lots of fun with it now at 2 1/2. Well, there’s still a child in all of us.

Best regards, Monika

Hi Sandra, your little sweetheart is absolutely adorable! Such a cute little guy—he’s just begging to be cuddled. :-)
You can really be proud of him.

Thanks for sharing this birthday photo with us.

I can imagine you were glad to be rid of the grandparents again. They love to meddle, don’t they? (I know from my son... ahem)

This bright cotton sweater is just right for little girls in fall. It has a few pretty accents, such as a collar instead of ribbing and an orange-yellow knitted-in pattern.

The sweater grows with your child from sizes 92–104. At first it can be worn like a dress or tunic, later as a regular sweater.

Suitable for advanced beginners with knitting experience. The pattern explains all the individual steps, partly with photos. It is written without abbreviations and is printer-friendly.

Go to the knitting pattern here

For this headband, you only need leftover yarn in cotton or wool. It’s described here in baby size, but that’s just an example. You can knit it in any size and with any yarn, even as a beginner with basic skills. 

Just pack your yarn and knitting needles, and you’re ready to go.

Click here for the knitting pattern.

The little pouch for a pack of tissues is great to crochet on the go. Just pack a few cotton leftovers, a crochet hook, and you’re ready to start. 

The benefits summarized:

• Your cotton leftovers are put to good use.
• If you crochet several, you’ll always have a small gift ready - one you can even hide little gifts in.
• The pouch is finished very quickly.
• You can let your imagination run wild with colors and decorations.
• You get a pattern that even beginners (with basic knowledge) can handle well.
• You get several variations shown.

Go to the crochet pattern here

This cowl / shoulder warmer is absolutely ideal for on the go. It can be knitted from one skein of lightweight cotton and looks wonderful under sweaters. Also a great idea as a Christmas gift.

The pattern is optimized for beginners, and there is also a separate print version.

Go to the knitting pattern here

@Christine, thanks for your version.
I get along really well with increasing to the right, or knitting on. With a little practice, it’s really quick and easy. Right now it seems easier to me than starting with 2 strands. ;-)

Best regards, Monika

I love the entire process, from start to finish.
Of course, starting a new project is the most exciting part, but it can also be pretty annoying at times. Especially because it usually involves a lot of calculations (measurements).

For me, the creative process is very important, because I usually develop the details of new projects as they take shape. That’s when I get lots of ideas about how it could look. And that’s really exciting. I let myself be surprised, so to speak. And then it turns out really great.

I also like the end, because then I can give the finished product as a gift or use it myself.

UFOs… well. If it weren’t for the monthly UFO thread here, I’d probably have quite a few projects lying around unfinished. It’s just more fun—and, of course, motivating—when we can show off our finished UFOs here.

Ina, that looks so cozy at your place. I’d like that, too.

I have several favorite spots. My favorites are, of course, the couch or the dining room table. There, I can really spread out when I need to.

I also like to visit my neighbor—we sit in her living room and knit together. That’s nice.

Every now and then, when I’m knitting or crocheting, I’ll sit in a rocking chair—either in the living room or upstairs in my study under the roof.

While I’m doing that, I listen to music or sometimes an audiobook.

Dear Dagmar,

I’d also like to send you my warmest birthday wishes. Enjoy being the center of attention today. May you receive plenty of gifts and be thoroughly pampered.

It’s so nice to have you here!

Warm regards
Monika

Dear Anton, Sandra’s son :-)

You’ve been in this beautiful world for a year now and bring so much joy to your mom and dad. There’s still so much to discover, especially once you can walk.

I’m sending you a big hug and hope you have lots of fun today with your lovely guests, with great gifts, and all the treats and surprises that come with a first birthday.

Dear Sandra,
enjoy this day—it’s truly one of a kind. It’s been a year—my goodness—since your Anton was finally in your arms. And now he’s really starting to explore the world.

I wish you and your family lots of joy with him.

Warm regards
Monika

Marion, the leaf looks really pretty—I like it too.

The Italian cast-on is interesting.

To keep the ribbing from getting too tight, I prefer the knitted cast-on. It’s very simple, comes out straight, and is nice and stretchy. And you have the advantage of starting with a short strand of yarn and not having to calculate how long the yarn needs to be at the beginning.

I also like to do it this way when I have to cast on a lot of stitches.

Best regards, Monika

@Inna,

great, thanks for the tips. Yeah, of course—I’d read that too, that they’re seaweed. At the same time, they also add flavor and give it that fishy note. I’m really curious to see how it tastes.

Speaking of egg flavor, I recently made vegan scrambled eggs using chickpea flour. They tasted absolutely delicious.

Here’s a photo from tonight with our cool RV.
Tomorrow we’re heading home—with mixed feelings (Wollberge—yay!).

This cute baby pinafore dress with knitted-in hearts grows with your child from approx. 6 to 18 months. Little by little, it transforms into a pinafore skirt. It is knitted from the bottom up in one piece and can be worn in any season.

The pattern is also well suited for beginners. Basic skills are required.

Go to the knitting pattern here

This hat with a shawl collar for babies and toddlers is easy to put on and take off because it has buttons at the front. The pattern is written so that even as a beginner with basic knowledge, you’ll manage well with it.

The pattern includes a size chart for hats.

Go to the knitting pattern here

Now in fall, warm clothing for babies is just what you need. With this value set consisting of a jacket, hat, and pants, your baby will be wrapped up cozy and warm.

I knitted the complete set with 6-ply soft sock yarn. It fits from 3 to 12 months.

The following basic knitting and crochet skills should be available:

• Knit and purl stitches and knitting in the round
• Knitting twisted stitches
• Knitting with a set of double-pointed needles and circular knitting needle
• Decreasing stitches (to the right and left)
• Binding off stitches
• Knitting patterns using a chart
• Color changes
• Crocheting single crochet stitches and chain stitches

Note: In my shop, the pattern for the jacket and the pants are also available separately.

Go to the knitting pattern for the value set here

Your baby will love this cuddly little bear, because it was knitted by you. You can make it too, even if you're a beginner and are familiar with the basics. It's very easy.

All you need are cotton leftovers in two different colors.

Go to the knitting pattern here

These cute baby shoes with a heart can easily be crocheted from leftover yarn to match other clothing. The pattern is also easy to understand for beginners with basic knowledge.

Go to the crochet pattern here

Here’s a photo of the vest I’m making for my husband. I used up an entire skein of yarn working on it today at the campground:



I didn’t make any progress on the little winter bear today. Here’s how it looks so far. I have to stuff the body now, and I can only do that at home. It might turn into a UFO that I’ll take with me into October… we’ll see.

Dear Nici,

happy birthday and have a wonderful day with lovely guests and great gifts. The weather is cooperating perfectly, just as if we’d ordered it. :-)

Best wishes
Monika

Thanks for the great tips on vegan “fish,” you two. I hadn’t heard of this spice before and will definitely give it a try. It should be available at the health food store or from a vegan online retailer.

Eggplant is one of my favorite vegetables, and I always use it with the skin on. I especially like it grilled. Deliciously seasoned with garlic... hmmm. And it’s also lovely as antipasti.

This new variation is a real asset in my kitchen. It’s great what I’m learning here. :-)

Wishing you a wonderful sunny day. I’m making a point of enjoying it today out in front of the motorhome, and I’m going to get out my crochet and knitting now.

Best, Monika

This colorful knitted cardigan for toddlers is just the thing right now when it gets cooler outside. It has a hood and pockets, just the way kids love it—comfortable and warm at the same time.

The pattern is written for sizes 92–104. The cardigan grows with the child.

To the knitting pattern here

These ladybug potholders are a pretty and eye-catching splash of color in the kitchen. They’re quick and easy to crochet, even if you’re a crochet beginner. You should have basic knowledge.

It’s best to get the pattern right away and crochet several—for yourself and to give as gifts.

Click here for the crochet pattern.

Tina, I love your selfies. That way we get to see you too. :-) You look great in those hats. Your shawl looks fantastic, too.

Christina, the little angels look adorable with their pretty details.

Marion, your sensory blanket is really coming together nicely. The little bows go perfectly with it. I’ll continue crocheting my wallflower project, the little winter bear, tomorrow. Then I’ll take a few photos outside too, for example of the vest.

Today I unraveled almost an entire front panel of a sweater I’d started. My daughter-in-law gave me a whole bag full of sock yarn from her grandmother’s estate - white, black, gray, beige. The colors aren’t really my thing, but I’ll make something pretty out of it.

Mel, I’d take that pretty lightly, too. I’m often amazed at how little kids can get by on. My son grew up vegetarian and didn’t eat a lot of things back then either. That changed when he was around 14 or 15—his taste suddenly changed, and he started trying at least a few different things.

Inna, that “herring salad” made with eggplant sounds absolutely delicious, especially since I love that vegetable. I’ll look into it and give it a try. Thanks for the tip and the ingredients. :-)

We’re in the Allgäu now and decided on the spur of the moment to extend our stay by a day. Tomorrow we’ll really take a vacation—lazing around and… of course, knitting and crocheting. I’m really looking forward to it, because I’m slowly starting to get withdrawal symptoms. Even my husband has noticed that I’m missing my yarn and needles.

It doesn’t quite feel like my month yet… I’m actually missing my piles of yarn around me right now—we’re still traveling.

Instead, I’ve now started rescuing a neglected pattern. More than a year ago, I bought the pattern for the Winter Bear from Ottertaler Häkelmaus. And now I’ve brought it along on the trip and already started working on it today. However, I’m currently missing the stuffing.

Tomorrow I’ll start on the paws, the little tail, and the snout. Once I’m back home, I’ll continue with the body once I can stuff it.

You’ve already gotten so much finished. Why don’t you post your photos here for us to admire? Then we won’t have to spend so much time searching through the gallery.

Toddlers need to be dressed warmly and comfortably outdoors now in the fall. These leggings meet all those needs, and you can also knit them with sock yarn. They are one of my granddaughter’s favorite pieces of clothing.

Difficulty level: intermediate
Everything is explained well in the pattern, with photos too.

The leggings grow with your child for a while and fit sizes 86 to 98.

Go to the knitting pattern here

This colorful jacket with a hood and pockets is just the thing for toddlers to play outside in the fall. It is knitted from merino wool, so it’s cuddly warm. The pattern describes sizes 92-104. It is knitted with raglan from the top down and will fit for a while as the child grows.

All steps and techniques are clearly explained in the pattern. However, knitting experience is definitely needed. The pattern is written in a printer-friendly format.

Go to the knitting pattern here

The baby needs to be bundled up warm, too, when it gets chilly. This jacket and hat were knitted from soft sock yarn. Both fit sizes 62 to 80, so for several months.

If you have some knitting experience, you can easily make this set. The pattern chart and all other details are included in the pattern.

To the knitting pattern here


There is also a matching pair of pants in the same size—knitted with the same yarn and in the same pattern.

To the knitting pattern here


Note: All 3 pieces are available together in my shop as a value set.

This poncho is knitted from sock yarn and will keep you nice and warm on cool days. Since it isn’t very long, it leaves your hands free and lets you move comfortably. It has buttons at the front, making it quite versatile.

Easy for beginners with the usual basic skills to make.

To the knitting pattern here

Fall can come with this pretty vest featuring figure-flattering vertical stripes. Simply wear it over a shirt and it will keep you nice and warm. The vest is knitted from bouclé cotton, but it can also be made with any other cotton yarn. The specified size fits 40 to 42, but it can easily be adjusted to other sizes by using thinner or thicker yarn.

If you have some knitting experience and the usual basic skills, you can make this vest easily with the knitting pattern.

Go to the knitting pattern here

Inna, vegan herring salad sounds delicious. Do you have more info on that? Feel free to send me a PM with a link. ;-)

We’re in Meersburg on Lake Constance until tomorrow, enjoying the amazing summer weather. Until Saturday, we were visiting our son and granddaughter. I really enjoyed cuddling with her again. :-)

Tomorrow we’ll spend one more day in the Allgäu, and on Wednesday we’re heading back home. After a week away, I’m really looking forward to it. Better internet again, the garden, raspberries… oh yes. And, of course, all my knitting and crocheting supplies in abundance, ready to go.

Right now, I’m in the middle of crocheting the Winter Bear from Ottertaler Häkelmaus. I’ve had this pattern lying around for well over a year, and now I finally want to finish it. Since the bouclé yarn is so nice and cozy, I decided to use it—in dark brown, of course. Now I’m learning how to “crochet blind.” ;-)

Dear Heidi,

heartfelt congratulations on your birthday. Enjoy being celebrated and have a wonderful day.

Best regards,
Monika

Dear Rahel,

all the best and happiest wishes on your very special birthday. Have a truly wonderful day today and celebrate yourself and life.

Warmly
Monika

I’m going to take advantage of this moment when pictures actually upload and I don’t have to wait half an hour for them.

Here’s the hood with a knitted-on cowl—my first finished UFO in September (I still have to photograph the vest tomorrow):



You simply have to have this pretty cover for tissue boxes—decorated with butterflies and hearts. Even beginners with basic skills can crochet it easily with the pattern.

My tip: Crochet a few more right away, and you'll already have your first Christmas gifts finished, or for example a gift for a new baby. The advantage: your leftover yarn will steadily start to shrink.

Go to the crochet pattern here

This cute pinafore dress for toddlers with knitted-in hearts will delight any knitting mom or grandma. It grows with the child from approx. 1.5 to 5 years old.

Easy to make for beginners with good basic skills.

Go to the knitting pattern here

The classic for cool days is this very easy-to-knit circular collar / shoulder warmer. Leftover balls of preferably thin cotton, for example, are perfect for this. The pattern is written in a beginner-friendly way and is also printer-friendly.

The collar also makes a great Christmas gift. It's best to download the pattern right away and get started.

To the knitting pattern here