Latest Forum Posts by: mowi 19

Last night we had thunderstorms all around us, and today it rained all night—thank goodness! And it’s still raining now. Wonderful! Nature is happy.

Finally, we can air everything out—at 18 degrees. Ah, I’m in the mood for knitting again.

Unicorn Crochet Pattern

Happy birthday, dear Sabine!
Enjoy being the center of attention today and receiving gifts from everyone.

Great, craft fan! Welcome to our diet group. Take a look — you can join in here too:

https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/89122/august-projekte-ufo-woche-ab-27-august-mauerbluemchen-u-wolle-retten-reste-beste-wolldiaet-wollkaiserin-herrschaft-ueber-diese-galaxis-milchstrasse

We motivate each other there, which makes it much more fun.

RoadRower

With these cute gnomes and their gnome house, you can crochet an Advent calendar that’s something completely different. The gnomes (in different sizes) can be filled with lots of little gifts or even a voucher. You can then put a larger gift in the gnome house for December 24.

Children can play with it in very creative and versatile ways. For me, the gnome house is a great storage basket for yarn and other small items. Crochet hooks, for example, fit in the door at the front.

Leftover yarn can be used up brilliantly here. You can get started right away, because the gnomes also work well as a garden project.

Very suitable for beginners. Basic knowledge should be present.



Click here for the crochet pattern and more info.

Here in southeastern Bavaria, it’s currently 33 degrees, sunny... and I’m sitting in front of my computer with the windows closed and the blinds drawn, with the fan on. It’s bearable.

I’m already looking forward to the cooler weather tomorrow.

Nancy, the cool weather is coming tomorrow. That’s a great idea of yours.
I also like to squeeze in little projects here and there when I’m working on something big.

I’m going to think of my husband too now and knit him a nice cable-knit vest. He often gets cold when he’s sitting at the computer, so a warm merino vest is just the thing.

Oops… since he wants the vest in beige, I’ll actually have to buy more yarn this month. ;-)

Heike, you’re amazing! :-) You can do it!

My hat project has now turned into a baby sweater. The size fits perfectly. I’ll make a hat to go with it later.

Since another grandchild is planned, I now have plenty of time to put together a whole starter collection. It’s so much fun!

Have a wonderful day, everyone!

Monika

I’m already knitting and crocheting quite a bit at the moment, but to be honest, in this heat I don’t feel like counting stitches on top of that... phew... sweating...

Wishing you all a happily sweaty rest of the day today! :-) Tomorrow it’ll finally be cooler again. I’m looking forward to it and will use the day for some needlework too.

If you want to make summer last a little longer, just crochet this colorful summer meadow with floral decorations. Here you’ll get the pattern for placemats and coasters with a flower border, scattered flower decorations, and various matching egg cozies.

This will keep your table beautifully colorful for a little longer — or even in winter.

Very easy for beginners with basic knowledge to make. And another advantage: it’s a great way to use up your leftover cotton yarn.

Click here for the crochet pattern.

A cute decoration with lots of functions is this gnome family with the gnome house, which you can get together here in a value bundle. Here are a few ideas for how you can use them—of course, there are no limits to your imagination:

• as an Advent calendar to fill
• as a toy for the grandchildren (they have 1,000 ideas for what they can do with it)
• as storage for craft supplies (needles, buttons, beads, yarn, etc.)
• as an egg cozy and bread roll basket (yes, they can be used for that too)
• and much more

If you have crocheted before and know the basics, you can easily crochet them yourself. Another special advantage is that you can use up various leftover yarn here. The more colorful the gnomes, the nicer.



Click here for the crochet pattern for the complete value set.

Note: You can also buy the crochet pattern for the gnomes or the house individually in my shop.

These two door guards with traffic-light functionality are an unusual and very practical home decoration, available here as a double pack. They are especially popular with children and make a great Christmas gift. Some love owls, others teddy bears. That way everyone gets their favorite animal as a little guardian.

Even crochet beginners with basic knowledge can make both of them easily.



Click here for the crochet pattern for the savings bundle.

Note: You can also buy the crochet pattern for the owl or the teddy bear individually in my shop.

I wish you a very happy birthday, dear Ines!
Enjoy this day and let yourself be spoiled with lots of gifts.

All the best
Monika

Very pretty, Ida, and totally your style. :-)

Michaela, I like your shirt. I could recognize it even without doing a headstand. ;-)

It’s finally going to cool down on Friday. I’m really looking forward to it!

Here are a few summer designs in mowi19’s shop

The tunic with a heart lace pattern - fits sizes 38-42
A very lovely project for knitters with a little experience. 

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Also a matching baby dress with the same heart lace pattern and an additional unusual lace pattern that I recreated from a model knitted 50 years ago.
The baby dress fits approx. 3 - 12 months.
Here you can get it as a value set together with a hairband and crocheted shoes.

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These cute summer pants with a heart fit babies from 3 - 18 months; they grow with your baby thanks to special details. If desired, they can also be knitted with long legs. 
Easy to make for beginners with a little experience.

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Of course, a doll or teddy also needs summer clothes, for example this cute set with a sweater and pants. It was originally designed for Teddy Fynn, but fits all dolls and teddies measuring 25-30 cm.

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This elegant poncho with a lace pattern and waves is a real eye-catcher. It can also be worn as a triangular shawl, so it’s a true quick-change artist.
A lovely project for advanced knitters.

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All-weather Hocus-pocus

Applause for Marion!! Wow - you're amazing! Haven't bought anything for 8 months. Great!

Michaela, I'm joining in. ;-)
I just need one (or a few?) skeins of Bobbel yarn or gradient yarn, nothing more.
We agree that this totally doesn't count. ... grin

Warm birthday wishes, dear Zauberfee (what a beautiful name)!

Have a wonderful celebration and let yourself be thoroughly pampered.

Best wishes
Monika

Wow, you all have such cute cats! :-)
It’s nice to see them all gathered here.

Have a wonderful Cat Day, everyone—with or without a cat.

And here are a few more knitting patterns for warm winter items for the whole family:

Matching wrist warmers

The headband for babies and children

Hat and cowl for men

Hat and loop scarf for women

Hat with cowl for babies and children

Arm warmers with a faux cable pattern

Wrist warmers with a pretty slip-stitch pattern

Leggings for toddlers, grow-with-me style

I also have a few pretty knitting patterns for women in my shop, for example a merino cardigan, a vest with vertical stripes, a versatile triangular shawl, poncho, tunic, and more. Here I’ll show you a few designs:

The airy summer tunic in red and yellow

The light and airy summer top

Plus a romantic summer skirt

The triangular shawl + poncho with a lace pattern

The raglan cardigan with pockets

The cowl collar and shoulder warmer

The poncho made from sock yarn

The vest with vertical stripes

The tunic with a lace pattern

Warm sweaters and cardigans for babies and toddlers are always needed. There’s also a baby blanket. So the little ones don’t get cold.

The knitting patterns are linked for all the items featured here.

The colorful sweater with collar and button placket - size 86-92

The sweater with collar and pretty striped pattern

The colorful children’s cardigan with hood and pockets

The set with baby cardigan, pants, and hat - for 3-12 months

The baby blanket with hearts

And here are a few more useful helpers for many occasions that you can really use. The door guards are especially popular with children. The decorative covers for tissue packs are a nice gift idea. They’re sure to be well received.

The ladybug pot holders

A little bear as a door guard

The owl as a door guard

The flower pot cover with butterflies

The decorative tissue box

The cover for the potted poinsettia

The small pouch for 10 tissues

Colorful set of egg cozies, placemats, and floral decor

I have a whole range of knitting patterns for sweet little dresses for babies and toddlers in my shop. Almost all of them grow with your child for several months, and one of them even for several years. You’ll find more details by clicking the link to the right of the photo.

 The baby pinafore dress fits at least from 6 to 18 months.

 The pinafore dress for toddlers that turns into a skirt - fits from 1.5 to 5 years

This pinafore dress for babies and toddlers fits sizes 74 - 98

 The baby dress with a pretty lace pattern, together with headband and crocheted little shoes in a value set

So the little boys don’t miss out, there’s also a sweet pair of summer pants that you can also knit with long legs for the cooler season.

Go to the pattern for the baby pants here - fits from size 62

There are even more toys, such as cuddly ones and those for creative play:

 Baby’s first cuddly bear—very easy to knit, even for beginners. 

 A whole family of gnomes that you can easily crochet from leftover yarn, along with a gnome house. My tip: Turn it into an Advent calendar.

You’ll also find toys for the little ones in my shop that you can easily crochet from leftover yarn.

 A small shopping bag for 1- to 3-year-olds, including lemons and carrots.

 Food for the play kitchen – crocheted from leftover yarn

If you have children or grandchildren, or teddy bears and dolls, then I have the right clothing for them here:

 A knitted striped pair of pants for teddy bears and dolls measuring approx. 40 cm.

 A knitted raglan sweater for teddy bears and dolls measuring 25–30 cm

 A knitted sporty summer outfit for teddy bears and dolls measuring 25–30 cm

 A crocheted jacket for teddy bears and dolls measuring 20–25 cm

As an experienced knitter, you’ll have a lot of fun knitting this colorful children’s jacket with a hood and pockets. All the steps are clearly explained and illustrated with photos.

The children’s jacket is made of merino wool and is just right for fall when the little ones are playing outside.

The measurements in the pattern fit sizes 92–104.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the children’s jacket.

XaverPapier

This cute little baby dress is a lovely challenge for advanced crafters, especially the pretty lace pattern, which I recreated from a 50-year-old piece of needlework.

The hairband included in the pattern is also made using this lace pattern.

Since this is a value pack, it also includes a crochet pattern for matching baby shoes.

Click here for the knitting and crochet patterns for the complete baby girl set.

For everyone who enjoys knitting, this sweet little cuddly bear is just the thing. It’s very easy and truly suitable for beginners. The little bear is especially great for babies and toddlers, since all parts can be put in the mouth and no pieces can fall off.

Your child or grandchild will love it because it was knitted by you. Nothing can replace that. :-)

Click here for the knitting pattern.

These ladybug potholders are a sweet eye-catcher in any kitchen where they hang and get put to use. The best part: you can crochet them even as a beginner with the usual basic skills.

Click here for the crochet pattern.

How about a little raglan sweater for your teddy bear or doll? It was originally designed for my teddy bear Fynn, but it fits all playmates that are 25–30 cm tall.

If you’ve knitted before, you’ll be able to make the sweater using the pattern. Click here for the knitting pattern.

These cute baby booties with a heart are perfect for crocheting with leftover yarn. And they’re quick to make. Even beginners can do this if they’ve crocheted before.

Click here for the crochet pattern.

These fun ladybug potholders could soon be the highlight of your kitchen. They’re practical and always on hand when you need them.

They’re very easy for beginners to crochet. You should have the usual basic skills.

Click here for the pattern.

Oh dear, I’m well-stocked again—enough for both winter and summer. I could “live” off of it for at least a year. I just need to add one more little thing, and then I’ll easily make it through a few months—without even flirting with any yarn. ;-)

When it comes to colors, I like shades of red and yellow best. Right now, I’m working a lot with shades of purple and orange. But I’m also open to other colors, including white. They just can’t be too dark.

I prefer natural materials, such as cotton, hemp, virgin wool, or blends of these.

I don’t necessarily follow trends, since I prefer to bring my own ideas to life—ideas that are usually timeless.

Marion, your new projects look great. I love making patterns like that when I’m knitting—it’s easier for me that way.

Sandra, your table runner looks really great. As for blocking it, the crochet pros here can surely give you some good tips.

Mel, I hope you feel better soon, whatever it is.
Just treat yourself to a day of relaxation—everyone needs that every now and then. :-)

Of course, I’ll be joining in again. :-)

Josefa, I’d really like to join the yarn diet too, but I probably won’t be able to start in August. I had to postpone my visit to the yarn shop... But I’ll be joining in from September, and then probably into next year.

My UFOs that I’m bringing into August:
- a bag
- a scarf for babies and toddlers
- a hat (started back in July, but put on hold because of the heat)

Wow, Mel, that’s such a sexy piece! Very pretty!

I’m not in the mood for big projects right now either. I just started a hat—actually meant for a baby. But I think it might end up fitting my granddaughter. ;-)

Happy sweating, everyone! :-)

Yes, I’d like to thank you too, Josefa! Without you, this thread wouldn’t even exist—and neither would some of our finished projects.  That’s a huge motivator, even in this heat.

You’ve written our award ceremony announcement beautifully once again. We owe you our thanks for that, too!


Christina, your shark is absolutely amazing. And the hat is super cute! :-)

I wish you all happy sweating.... phew... drip...

Wow, Petra, that’s enough to make anyone jealous. Unfortunately, I don’t have room for another CD rack either, but maybe I can repurpose something...

WonderToilet

Yeah, me too :-)

NonsenseUnderstander

Sandra, those look great. A fantastic idea when you have toddlers around the house. Nothing can get broken.

Oh, knitted granny squares—that sounds interesting! :-)

Yeah, Ida, I feel the same way about writing—I’m only making progress bit by bit. With this heat, I just don’t feel like it. But… this morning I knitted a whole section of a new hat—made of cotton. It was still nice out in the garden then.

Now I’m about to have some homemade ice cream from the Thermomix. Hmmmm… delicious! Just the thing to cool off.