Latest Forum Posts by: mowi 19

These ladybug pot holders (a pair) make a great weekend project. They’re quick to crochet, and all you need is basic knowledge and a little experience with crochet.

They’ll be a real eye-catcher in your kitchen or a great gift for friends. It’s best to start crocheting right away—then your lucky ladybugs will be ready in no time.

Click here for the crochet pattern.

With this knitted set—consisting of pants, a jacket, and a hat—babies will be snug and warm. It’s knitted from 6-ply sock yarn and fits babies from 3 to 12 months.

All pieces can be knitted by experienced beginners. Some knitting experience and basic skills are required.

Click here for the pattern for the complete set.

You can also purchase the pants or the jacket individually in my shop.

Marion, that’s a great idea with the massage band. Awesome!
Your sweater is truly a stunner...

Just wait and see... I’m already working on a new crochet idea, and that’s still a secret too. ;-)

Dear Petra, happy birthday, and may your celebration include everything that brings you joy.
Have a wonderful time and keep coming up with such beautiful ideas!

Best wishes,
Monika

Christina, that turned out great. Your grandson and his parents will surely be delighted. :-)
It’s going to be a big moment when you can finally hold him in your arms.

Wow, Marion, I’m thrilled! Your sweater looks gorgeous.
Did you knit it with a circular yoke? Sounds exciting… knitted and crocheted. Great!

What is that thing you crocheted out of sponge yarn? I haven’t seen that before… and I haven’t crocheted with sponge yarn yet either.

Ida and Mel, yes, you can be excited about my project. It’s already grown into a 4-piece set. I’ve been really busy. And I’m totally in love with it.

I’m just finishing up the last pattern… the photo version. And now I still have to edit the pictures. I’m not quite happy with that yet. But it’ll work out. I’m really looking forward to finally being able to present it.

It was just a spontaneous decision to join the event with the complete mother-and-child set. Mother and child in matching outfits—that’s something different. :-)

Wait and see.

Have a wonderful evening, everyone, and warm regards!

Monika

Christina, those are some gorgeous views—wow!
When we lived by Lake Constance, we also used to drive over to Switzerland quite often to go hiking.

Oh, Mel, that’s so cute! Absolutely adorable, your grandma :-)

Josefa, I really enjoy being part of this. It’s incredibly motivating to finally work through my yarn stash, finish those UFOs, or prevent them from becoming UFOs in the first place—and to encourage each other. I’m having a blast.

I actually went ahead and bought the cotton skeins I was missing today. Well… my neighbor wanted some yarn too, so I just ordered mine along with hers. That’s how fast it can happen… :-)

But now I have such a big stash that I can easily go on a “yarn diet” for months again. Heike, last time I managed to do it for half a year. And I think that’s totally great. After all, I bought the stash to knit with, not to hoard. So, of course, I’m in again… though probably not until September. Because I already know what I’m taking with me to Walraud. And then that’s it for this year…

Now I just have a few skeins of yarn I don’t like. It was one of those typical spring yarns, and I actually wanted to make pillows out of it. But when I went to knit with it, I realized it’s incredibly hard to work with. It’s this thick, plush yarn that’s truly unruly in the truest sense of the word. I have it in blue, red, and white.

It’s actually a shame, but I’ll probably pass it on. Then I’ll have space again, and I need that now for the new yarn.

I’ve turned some of my leftover yarn into hair ties. They look really pretty. Once they’re completely finished, I’ll show them to you. I still have to sew them together.

And the next project for my leftover yarn is already in the works. They’re scarves for my little granddaughter, to match her sweaters. One of them will probably be finished this month.

Have a lovely evening, everyone!

Warm regards from Monika 

This vest with vertical stripes will keep you warm in any season. On cool summer evenings and even in winter over a shirt, you'll always be nicely dressed in it. You can add the stripes in your favorite colors after finishing the knitting. That way, many shirts or sweaters will go well with it.

The vest is made from bouclé yarn, but it can also be knitted with any other yarn you like.

Easy for beginners with basic knowledge to make. The pattern describes size 40/42.

Click here for the knitting pattern.

This round collar made of thin cotton keeps your shoulders nice and warm and looks very pretty, too. It’s quick to knit, even for beginners with basic skills.

It’s best to knit several now in different colors. It also makes a great gift.

Click here for the knitting pattern.

These leggings for toddlers are super comfortable and will grow with them for a while (from 1.5 to 3 years). Thanks to the stitch pattern, they fit very nicely against the body. You can knit them from sock yarn, for example. I used merino wool in the same weight.

Difficulty level: medium - basic knowledge and some practice should be present.

Click here for the knitting pattern.

This hat with a shawl collar is especially practical for babies and toddlers because it doesn’t have to be pulled over the head. It can simply be buttoned up at the front.

Easy to knit: beginners with basic skills can make it too, if you’ve knitted before.

Click here for the knitting pattern.

There’s something warm here for the gentlemen, too: a set consisting of a hat and a cowl in a mix of patterns. Also well suited for beginners with basic skills.

Click here for the knitting pattern.

Babies want to be dressed in cozy, warm clothes, too. Here you’ll find a complete set—consisting of a jacket, hat, and pants. It’s knitted entirely from 6-ply sock yarn and fits babies from 3 to 12 months.

Even beginners with basic skills can knit this set. Everything is explained in detail.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the baby set. 

Note: The pants and jacket are also available separately in my shop.

For the coming fall, this colorful wool jacket with pockets and a hood is just the thing for the little ones - perfect for preschool and the playground. The jacket fits sizes 92 - 104.

It’s best to start knitting right away so it will be ready in time.

Suitable for advanced knitters.

Click here for the knitting pattern.

With this cuddly soft and lightweight poncho made from sock yarn, you'll be well equipped for any season. Just slip it on and snuggle up. It fits easily into your handbag.

Well suited for advanced beginners.

Click here for the knitting pattern.

Yes, I’m very happy with how things are going, too. I’ve never knitted and crocheted as much in a summer as I have this year.

You two are the best! :-)

I haven’t bought anything either, but I just realized I’m missing a few skeins of the main color for a new project. I’ll probably reorder those now—just the ones I’m missing… for now. ;-)

It’s still up in the air whether I’ll be able to start my “yarn diet” in August. That’s because our planned trip to the Chiemgau region probably won’t start until August. And since I’ll also be paying a visit to Walraud’s Wollkörberl then… well, you know how it goes. I definitely won’t walk out of there empty-handed. ;-)

After that, I’ll probably be able to stick to my yarn diet indefinitely, since I can make a lot with the stash I already have.

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YvonneWaffel

Ida, you’ve been hard at work too and have conjured up some really pretty things.
Marion, I’m curious about your project.

I’ve been busy as well, but I can’t show you anything until July 27. ;-)

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You lucky thing! :-)

Wow, Sandra, you’ve been so busy! Hats off to you! :-)

The gloves look great—so colorful. And the peg bag too. By the way, that’s a really cool idea!

The baby blanket is turning out beautifully! Sewing fleece underneath is a good idea.
However, if you want it to be made entirely of natural materials, I’d use wool or cotton fabric. Or you could knit or crochet a very simple version to go with it.

CakeAntenna

Yes, that’s right. I love our garden, too, and all the plants in it.
For me, summer is also wonderful because, for once, it’s not as hot as it has been in recent years. We almost always have temperatures between 20 and 26 degrees—it’s just great!

This pretty tissue box with butterflies and hearts fits in anywhere as decoration. It’s especially popular in the nursery, bathroom, restroom, or even on the coffee table.

You can use up lots of leftover yarn here. If you already want to start preparing Christmas gifts, this is the perfect opportunity.

Easy for beginners with basic skills to make.

Click here for the crochet pattern for the tissue box.

This sweet little cotton pinafore dress is a quick-change artist. It grows with the child from about 1.5 to 5 years. It is knitted in one piece from the bottom up. A chart is included for the knitted-in hearts.

Easy for advanced beginners to make.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the convertible little pinafore dress.

Even your teddy bear or doll wants to be dressed up nicely. With this orange jacket, your favorite (or your child’s or grandchild’s) will look great.

The jacket is easy to crochet, even for beginners with basic skills. It fits teddy bears and dolls that are 20–25 cm tall.

Click here for the crochet pattern for the teddy bear/doll jacket.

This cute kids’ sweater (sizes 92–104—grows with the child) shines in yellow and orange. It’s knitted from lightweight cotton and features a collar—a nice change from the usual ribbed edging.

If you have some knitting experience, this will be a breeze for you.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the kids’ sweater.

Wow, Mel, that’s such a great idea! So simple, yet so effective!

Unfortunately, I haven’t had any time for crafts at all today. Instead, I’ve been busy at work and planting lettuce and herbs. I went to the market this morning, and I absolutely had to get the plants into the ground today.

Have fun, everyone!

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With this colorful spring or summer meadow, you can use your leftover yarn for all kinds of creative crochet projects. The pattern includes a large placemat and small coasters - both with a floral border. It also includes matching egg cozies in various designs and flower scatter decorations.

Very easy to follow for beginners with basic skills.

Click here for the crochet pattern for the summer meadow with egg cozies.

When crocheting this cute gnome family, you can be very creative and use up lots of leftover yarn. They watch over all your little things, such as buttons and other supplies. Their home is a gnome house that can also serve perfectly as a yarn basket, including for your crochet hooks.

My tip: Crochet the gnomes now as an Advent calendar. Kids will have so much fun with it!



Click here for the crochet pattern for the gnome family.



Click here for the crochet pattern for the gnome house (supplies basket)

In my shop, you can also get a savings set — house with gnomes.

These fun door hangers could soon be hanging on your room doors, too. They’re especially popular with children. You can get them as an owl or a little bear.

Even beginners with basic skills can crochet these. Every step is shown in detail. My tip: Crochet them now, and you’ll have your first Christmas gifts ready. :-)



Click here for the crochet pattern for the Door Guard Owl.



Click here for the crochet pattern for the Door Guard Bear.

You can also find a saver set with both door guards in my shop.

My Top 1 - The round collar / shoulder warmer



This round collar / shoulder warmer is very easy to knit and is excellent for beginners with basic knowledge. You can knit yourself the perfect accessory for lots of outfits right now, because next fall and winter are sure to come.

Here is the knitting pattern for the round collar.

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My Top 2 - The growing pinafore dress with hearts for toddlers



This sweet little pinafore dress is a true quick-change artist and extremely practical for all knitting moms and grandmas. It grows along with the child from 1.5 to 5 years. 

Easy to make for beginners with basic knowledge.

Here you’ll find the knitting pattern for the pinafore dress

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My Top 3 - The tissue box cover with butterflies and hearts



With this crocheted decoration, you can hide your tissue boxes so they become an eye-catcher anywhere. Why not give it as a gift for a birth, birthday, or Christmas?

Easy to make for beginners with basic knowledge.

Here is the crochet pattern for the tissue box cover.

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Your poinsettia will shine even brighter in this flower pot cover. And if you want to give it as a gift, you can crochet the perfect gift wrap for it right here.

Easy to crochet for beginners with basic skills. Everything is explained clearly. The star scatter decorations are included.

A quick and lovely project.

Click here for the crochet pattern for the “Advent Star” flower pot cover.




The little poinsettias are perfect as tree ornaments, table decorations, or gift tags. They’re very easy and quick to crochet.

If you’d like the star-shaped scatter decorations on their own, click here for the pattern.

Dear Petra,
I can totally relate. When I had to take my budgie to the vet back then, it almost broke my heart. But I couldn’t stand to see him suffer anymore.
I consoled myself with the thought that he could be free again ...

It’s completely understandable that you’re sad, and that’s okay. A new cat will find its way to you.

Warm regards
Monika

OmegaTree

Happy birthday, Yvonne! Enjoy being the center of attention today and let yourself be thoroughly pampered. :-)

Warm regards
Monika

RoommateHelicopter

LlamaWalkingAid

How cool! Is the party over already?
Well, the main thing is that it was fun. :-)

Oh Marion, I can’t wait to see the finished sweater. I really like things that colorful.

Our grandchildren and their families also live in Baden-Württemberg—scattered around Lake Constance. It’s sure to be very warm there, too. I much prefer 25 degrees.

Oh, and one more thing—I learned two new crochet stitches from this pattern. :-)

Oh my, Marion, where do you live? 32 degrees... phew... sweating...
Luckily, it’s only 25 degrees here, and it’s very comfortable.

What will your project be once it’s finished? The yarn looks great.

I actually finished my first Christmas gift today. It’s the crocheted berry basket for my granddaughter. Right now, I don’t really want to give her such tiny things. But by Christmas she’ll be almost 3, so it’ll be fine then.

The berry basket is filled with strawberries, a blackberry, and a pair of cherries. Here’s what it looks like now:



It’s a pattern by Ruth. I limited myself to the strawberries and cherries. The other berries are too small for me. I prefer to crochet bigger things.

This project qualified me for the “Reste Beste” challenge in July, since everything is made from leftover yarn. I also used a pattern (though I did buy it new). And I’m really proud that it didn’t turn into a UFO. :-)

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Sandra, I think the dress is pretty, especially the skirt. Can you wear it without the top? It looks a little loose to me too. I don’t know what it looks like from the front, though.

In any case, you look great—in both photos! :-) I’m really happy to finally see a photo of you.

I’m sure some people are already looking forward to your photo for the July projects too:
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/86775/juli-projekte-wie-immer-mit-ufowoche-vom-23-juli-3-august-restebeste-wolle-retten-tunesischem-haekeln-und-allen-weiteren-beliebten-aktionen

Little Anton seems to like your shoes... ;-)

Have a great time tonight. That’s what matters most, after all.

Best, Monika

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