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You guys are really creative... and funny. ;-)

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Congratulations and all the best for the year ahead!1

A wet towel is also a great way to cool off.
Why not try putting a damp towel on your dogs' bodies? I put one on my legs, for example. It helps a lot!

To go with the baby dress with an openwork pattern, here is the matching tunic for mom. It is also knitted from the same fine cotton and has the same heart openwork pattern at the top as the little baby dress.
At the bottom hem, the tunic also has a pretty openwork pattern, which creates a lovely contrast.

Experienced beginning knitters can manage this with the pattern, too.

Here’s the knitting pattern.

This cute little baby dress and the headband are knitted in a very rare and exceptionally pretty lace pattern. The dress is made of cotton and is therefore light and airy. It can be worn in any season and looks equally cute with a shirt or a sweater.

Recommended for experienced knitters.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the baby set—consisting of a dress with straps, a headband, and matching crocheted booties.

This triangular shawl is a real eye-catcher with its lace pattern and waves. You’ll look great in it any time of year. And it’s even a quick-change artist, because you can also wear it as a poncho.

Recommended for experienced knitters.

Click here for the knitting pattern.

DaddyPropeller

Now it’s only N... (sorry, I got mixed up)

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Josefa, I wish you a lovely, relaxing weekend and a great ride into the sunset. :-)

Thank you for supporting us so well here! :-)

Thanks, Mel! :-)

I totally understand your daughter—I used to have two turtles that I loved very much. When I moved, I had to leave them with my friend.

For some reason, I just couldn’t bring myself to stick needles into something that has eyes. Weird, right?
I’m just too compassionate for that…

But I could stick them into a hat, for example. I’d probably crochet a hat for Grandma. ;-)

CreatOwl,
yeah, surviving the heat... that’s what I’m working on right now, too. ;-)
Your tablecloth - will it be crocheted? Sounds interesting.

Steffi, a warm welcome to our community!
I’ve only been here for just under 1.5 years myself, and I love how authors support each other.
You really have some great things.

This circular collar and shoulder warmer is a joy to knit right now using lightweight cotton. It’s a great project for beginners with basic skills. You can finish it in a weekend.

  It’s best to knit several of them at once, in colors that match your sweaters or blouses. They also make great Christmas gifts.

A little tip: The circular collar can also be used as a baby skirt.

Click here for the knitting pattern.

This headband knits up in a flash and looks great with its waffle stitch pattern. I made it out of cotton for summer.

You can knit it for babies, toddlers, and even older children. Any size is possible—including narrower versions.

Well-suited for beginners with basic skills. And a great project for using up leftover yarn.

Click here for the knitting pattern.

These ladybug pot holders will be the highlight of your kitchen. You can crochet them in a single weekend—even as a beginner. You should have some basic crochet skills.

Click here for the crochet pattern for the ladybugs—I prefer to call them “lucky ladybug” pot holders.

Mel, the grandma is really cute. However... when I see those needles in her head like that, I don’t think I could bring myself to do it. ;-)

Here’s my finished scarf. I’m taking the second one with me into August as a UFO—it still needs a few more rows.

Yes, Michaela, I’d be happy to second that.
That’s fantastic what you’ve created there.

@CreatOwl
That’s a wonderful number, 60! A reason to celebrate.

I’m happy about every customer who buys from me and is satisfied. Even if things are moving slowly—I’ve only been here since March 2017—it still brings me a lot of joy above all.

This year the moment will surely come when I can be happy about my 1,000th sale. I’m on the final stretch toward it. :-)

So many busy little bees here—how lovely! And in this heat, too! I think we really can give ourselves a pat on the back for that! *pat pat* :-)

Heike, congratulations! That really is a great achievement! Aside from one little detour, I won’t be buying any more yarn from now on either. I have more than enough stash, and I can make a lot with it. :-)


Here are my July results:


UFO King/Queen in July
[ x] I finished several UFOs and have well and truly earned the title of UFO King/Queen.

• Finally, I finished knitting and embroidering the scarf I had started for my granddaughter.
  
• Then I finished knitting my tunic to match the color project.
• And I also finished knitting and crocheting the 3-piece baby set—the color project—in July.

Best of Leftovers in July
[ x] I used up lots of colorful leftover yarn and earned the Best of Leftovers title.

• The scarf was knitted from leftover yarn.
  
• 4 hairbands were knitted from leftover yarn
• The booties from the baby set were crocheted from leftover yarn too.
• The berry basket was also crocheted from leftovers.

Wallflower Rescuer in July ??
[ x] I finished a newly purchased / free downloaded pattern, so thankfully it didn’t become a wallflower.

• It is the pattern for the berry basket (detailed review will follow in August)

Frogging Monster Conqueror in July
[ x] I frogged all or part of a UFO / a work in progress and then still
completely finished it / made something
beautiful / new from it. That makes me a Frogging Monster Conqueror.
Details:

• I frogged the tunic at the beginning and also midway through because I wasn’t happy with the result.
• The scarf also had to be frogged several times before I finally liked it.
• I also tried out lots of new knitting stitch patterns and did some frogging for those as well.

Learned something new in July
[x ] I learned something new and am therefore a winner. :- )
Details:

• I learned 2 new crochet stitches, including the knot stitch.
• I also tried and learned some new knitting techniques that I didn’t know yet.

Garden projects / vacation projects in July
[ x] I worked on / finished several projects in the garden and on the patio, and I had fun doing it. :- )
Details:

• I made all the completed July projects outdoors—at least 90% of the work, anyway.

all July projects
Number of projects finished in July: 9 (Wow - I’m surprised myself)

I’ll add the photo of the scarf by tonight. I’ve already posted all the other projects in the July thread.

First, I’d like to wrap up July; then I’ll post all the new updates here. 

It’s okay with me. But I can also manage it by tomorrow or the day after.
I have to admit, I’m really not that motivated in this heat.

What do the others here think? We could just continue in August and take all our unfinished UFOs with us, right?

This morning I actually finished knitting the scarf for my granddaughter. The temperatures were still relatively pleasant then. Now the needles are taking a break, and I’d rather work on my unfinished pattern projects.

Hehe ... vegan mosquitoes ... how funny...

BirdCake

Ida, I know what it’s like to wish for your father that it would all simply be over. I was very relieved then.

Dear Ida, just know that I’m sending you a big hug ((( )))

I’m so hot that I don’t really feel like doing anything, not even crafts. That’s saying something. Right now, I’m only knitting and crocheting in the evenings.

Here’s my entry from the spring-2018 color challenge in light gray, mint, and natural:

The adjustable strap dress for toddlers. It fits sizes 74 through 98.


You can find more details and the knitting pattern via this link.

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My entry from the summer-2017 color challenge—white, gray, turquoise:

The tissue box with butterflies and hearts. A great gift for many occasions, such as for the birth of a baby. Or simply to hide the tissues in a decorative way.

Well-suited for beginners (with basic skills).



Click here for more information and the crochet pattern.

My contribution to the current color challenge in the pretty summer colors white, pink, light pink, and apple green is this cute set for baby girls.

It consists of a grow-with-me strappy dress with an openwork pattern, a matching hairband, and crocheted booties.


You can find more details and the downloadable pattern via this link.

Thanks, Josefa! :-)
Have a great day!

Happy Birthday! All the best for your birthday. Enjoy the day with all the gifts it has to offer.

Warm regards
Monika

Josefa, won’t there be a special newsletter for the Color Challenge this time, like there usually is? After all, not many people are checking the forum right now.

The summer break and the heat aren’t exactly drawing many people to the forum or to their knitting needles at the moment. That’s just another factor, of course.

It’s good, Mel, that everything turned out okay and there was no lasting damage.

I’ve already managed quite a few stitches myself, but I don’t feel like counting them right now. ;-)

CoolHeatOven

Oh no, Mel, that doesn’t sound good at all.
The main thing is that nothing happened to you. The roof and the garden can be fixed again.
I hope the damage can be repaired well.

Which federal state do you live in?

This time, it’s being mentioned particularly late, or at least that’s how it seems to me. The patterns have been up for almost two days already.

Michaela, just type “summer-2018” into the search bar at the top.
Then you’ll see the full overview. The colors are white, pink, bright pink, and apple green.

Finally, I can join in. ;-)

Last night I was knitting a scarf for my granddaughter: more than 1,400 stitches. I had to rip some of them out because I didn’t like how it looked. So I started over and reknit about 1,000 of them. That comes to at least 2,400 stitches in total.

Today, despite the heat, I was hard at work too—I kept crocheting on the bag. I had to rip that out as well because I didn’t like the test result. According to my count, that adds up to 480 stitches. And I’m not done yet today. There’s still more to go. :-)

Yesterday we were treated to a clear sky and were able to watch the whole spectacle well into the night. It was truly impressive, especially since Mars suddenly turned red, too. And then, as the moon gradually became fully visible again… it was just incredible.

It really was a once-in-a-century cosmic event.

We didn’t take any photos, but there were plenty to see online. You just have to search for them. ;-)

I designed this pretty openwork tunic to match the baby dress below. The colorful accents make it a real eye-catcher.

It’s light and airy in summer. And when it’s cool, it looks great with a bodysuit or shirt underneath.

Difficulty level: medium
All steps are clearly explained and shown.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the openwork tunic.

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This cute baby dress with a matching headband and crocheted booties is a perfect match for Mom’s tunic. The same heart lace pattern was used here. The dress also has
a very pretty, colorful lace pattern in the skirt section.

The dress grows with the baby from 3 to 18 months and can be knitted in any length. It can be worn all year round.
The headband can be knitted in any length and width.

Recommended for advanced knitters.
All steps are clearly explained and shown in the pattern.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the 3-piece baby set.

Wow, you guys are so hard at work! :-)
I have to admit that I only managed 2 rows last night because I needed light to take photos before I could continue.

Yes, Mel, I’ll show off the bag in the August Projects thread once it’s finished. :-)
Right now, it’s still in the design and growth phase.

So for yesterday and today, I can’t offer nearly as many stitches as you.

I’m currently designing and crocheting a bag. I’m also spending my mornings in the garden.

I’m going to enjoy the beautiful weather, have breakfast in the garden in the morning, and—since it’s sweltering out—spend the day crocheting indoors. I’ll also whip up some delicious ice cream in the Thermomix to help beat the heat.

Great, Ruth! The things kids are into these days.....

Wow, you’ve all created such beautiful things. Sandra, your music box is adorable!
And Mel, I really love your coasters, too.

Ida, I wish you more peace and harmony in your life and hope everything works out well with your father.

Here, I’ll show you my color project—it’s also my July project. Yes, I actually managed to finish quite a bit in July.

Here’s the baby set—a little dress and a hairband with a lace pattern, plus crocheted booties

JawortPfannkuchen

I’d be happy to join in too. I’m already looking forward to the overall picture.
Thanks, Marion! :-)

A sweet weekend project is this little raglan sweater for a teddy bear or doll. This way, you might already have your first Christmas gift for your grandchild finished. The sweater was originally designed to fit Teddy Fynn perfectly.

You can knit this sweater even as a beginner with basic skills.

Click here for the knitting pattern.

This ladybug pot holder is a lovely weekend project. It’ll be an eye-catcher in your kitchen, is extremely useful, and even beginners (with basic skills) can crochet it.

Why not get started right away and bring the ladybug to life?

Click here for the crochet pattern.

That’s a great idea with the coasters. I’m going to do that, too.
I’m currently crocheting a bag. Let’s see how many stitches I can manage tonight.

Have a wonderful evening, everyone!

This ladybug is a special little creature that helps you out in the kitchen as an oven mitt. It could become the eye-catcher in your kitchen.

Perfect for beginners with basic skills. It’s also a great project for the garden.
My tip: Crochet a few more right away, and you’ll already have some Christmas gifts ready.

Click here for the crochet pattern for the ladybug potholders.

This sweet little cuddly bear is something special and is sure to be loved, because it was knitted by Mom or Grandma herself. 

Great for beginners with basic skills; it’s very easy with the pattern, where all the steps are clearly explained.

Click here for the knitting pattern for baby’s cuddly bear.

These two funny little animals—a guardian owl and a guardian bear—have an important job. They guard a room, for example the bathroom, kids’ room, study, bedroom, or bathroom. They are especially popular with children.

The perfect garden project and a great gift for the kids or for Dad, who needs some peace and quiet in the study.

Easy to make for beginners with basic knowledge.

Here is the crochet pattern for the guardian owl.

Here is the crochet pattern for the little guardian bear.

There is also a value bundle with both patterns—via this link.