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Andrea, Lara and the one next to her are also sitting in the doll carriage. Those two are my absolute favorites. I’ll dig out the other photos today, because those weren’t all of my dolls and teddy bears yet.

Here are some photos of part of my doll family. The smaller ones aren’t included here.




Two more have joined the group—Lara on the far left and Julian second from the right.




And here are my teddy bears—just a few of them.

Oh, that sounds delicious, Andrea! Too bad you live so far away. ;-)
Quark cake is such a treat. And I really like your baking pan, too.

Warm regards
Monika

Oh Andrea, what a cute “family photo” of your little darlings. :)
That reminds me that I was meaning to post a photo, too.

I have those two babies of yours as well. :) They look absolutely adorable in your stroller.

Best regards
Monika

How sweet, Inge! Now Steffi even has a pair of tights and definitely won’t be cold anymore.

Inge, your Steffi looks sooo cute in these adorable clothes—just like a little girl full of life. I love the fabric and the way you sewed the panties. You’re incredibly creative and productive.

Hugs, Monika

How cute! :-) It looks really good on him.

Love, Monika

You all have such a cute family of cuddly dolls and bears. I’ll keep an eye out for photos over the next few days and post them here too.

Best regards, Monika

You’ve done a great job again, Inge. It looks like she has a pajama set now, too. With those cute little bears in the background, she’ll definitely feel right at home.

Hugs, Monika

All the best for your birthday from me, too.

Best wishes
Monika

What a beautiful outfit! And it really suits your Steffi. Inge, you could sell doll clothes—they’d fly off the shelves!

Love, Monika

Inge, you really do have a sewing solution for everything. :) I’m curious to see how you’ll fill that suitcase.

Dear Inge,

that really makes my doll mom heart beat faster. Your Steffi is truly very cute! And I totally understand why you’re so excited to make clothes for her now. Like I said, I have such a special husband, too—he once gave me a little doll because I thought she was so cute. He enjoys seeing the doll family sitting on our couch, too.

Yes, my doll kids are looking at me right now and want new clothes, too. It’s about time I designed something new for them and picked up my knitting needles again. I’ll have to come up with something. You’ve really inspired me now.

Best regards,
Monika

Dear Michaela,

Belated happy birthday and lots of joy in the year ahead.

All the best
Monika

Dear Inge,

I have a special guy like that, too. This year will mark our 37th anniversary of meeting. I get gifts just like that (also with little hearts), and I’m totally touched every single time. That’s why I’m so happy for you.

Your Peterle is so cute—I’d adopt him in a heartbeat. And he looks even cuter in that suit—just begging to be hugged. I hope you continue to enjoy every moment with him and, of course, with your husband.

Warm regards from Monika

Thank you so much, Andrea and Ines. :)

Yes, Marlies, we enjoyed the sunshine outside all afternoon. A fantastic start to spring.

Oh, my dears, what a joy it is to read all your congratulations. Every single one is a very special gift to me. Thank you so much to all of you!

I actually had my birthday yesterday, on the 19th. I spent it in a very special way this year. We spent two days at a beautiful spot in nature—a creatively designed old farmhouse with its own oil mill and farm shop. There, I celebrated with my favorite people—my husband and a friend. One of the highlights was the wonderful breakfast we were served, with homemade spreads, their own bread, a delicious omelet made with eggs from their own chickens and garden herbs, muesli, and incredibly creative decorations—all prepared with so much love. I really enjoyed being treated to a breakfast like this for once.

May the new year of life continue just as beautifully. Thanks to your kind wishes, I’m sure it will.

Warm regards from Monika

Dear Marlies,

wow, your Amelie looks absolutely adorable in that pretty little dress. You did a great job with the embellishment—it’s absolutely charming and perfect for spring.

To me, the dress fits her quite well. In any case, it looks great on her with the skirt flaring out a bit lower down.

I also wish you a speedy recovery and pain-free knitting and crocheting.

Warm regards,
Monika

Yes, Marlies, there’s always a solution. And I’m really glad I could help you with this. Now your Amelie can wear pants, too.

You’re going to have so much fun with her. She really is absolutely adorable, that little one.

Best wishes from Monika

Happy birthday, dear Bergli!

I hope you have a wonderful day where you let yourself be pampered and enjoy everything that comes your way. 



Warm regards
Monika

Hi Marlies, that’s great! Your Amelie looks so cute in her new clothes. You did a fantastic job!

By the way, I have two dolls with that kind of “sitting bottom.” You can see her in the leggings—she’s the one with the hair. Her bottom is actually very firm—not as soft as Sternchen’s. Maybe that’s why the pants turned out so well—because back then, those were the only two I had to choose from for that size. Even now, I always knit them for these dolls first, and then they fit the others too.

I’m glad your problem worked out so wonderfully.

Best regards from Monika

Oh Marlies, I probably would’ve given in too. Your Amelie is really super cute! You can’t help but fall in love with her.

My little star (50 cm) is just like Marion’s Mäxchen—with a “sitting bottom.” The pants fit her perfectly, too—the ones Marion knitted as a sample back then. They’re knitted in a ribbed pattern, so they’re very stretchy. They’re just a little higher in the front, but that doesn’t matter at all since she’ll be wearing a top over them anyway.

I hope you have lots of fun with your Amelie.

Best wishes from Monika

Wow, dear Ina, what a wonderful idea once again. You really have a knack for creating enchantingly beautiful things—and you make them all yourself.

Your friend will be so happy to receive a gift like this. A birthday letter with a frame!

Warm regards from Monika

Dear Ina, what a beautiful bag. It’s not just fantastic packaging—it’s a gift in itself, because it’s sure to serve many purposes. I like things like that, too.

Warm regards from Monika

Happy Birthday! :)) I send you my warmest congratulations and wish you a wonderful day. Let yourself be showered with gifts and pampered. Enjoy this day and all the gifts it has in store for you.



Warm regards,
Monika

Dear Elke,

Congratulations on another trip around the sun! :) Have a wonderful day filled with joyful surprises, and let yourself be pampered.



Warm regards
Monika

Dear Christine,

even though it’s a bit late, I’d also like to wish you a very happy birthday. Have a wonderful new year filled with lots of joy, good health, and everything that brings you happiness.



Warm
regards, Monika

Oh Inge, that’s no age at all. We’re still in our 70s, so in that sense, we’re still young. :)) We enjoy life anew every day and enjoy everything the day brings us. 

My husband will turn 75 in May, and luckily we’re both still very active and adventurous. And we’re grateful for that every single moment.

With our crafts, we can bring joy to ourselves, our family, and others. That’s what makes life worth living! :)) Without you, many children would have had to go without the joy you’ve brought them with your creations. 

Love, Monika

Dear Inge, I admire you for your expertise and your wonderful garments.

You remind me so much of my mother, because she was (to me) practically glued to her sewing machine. She spent every free minute on it and sewed her entire wardrobe herself—sometimes even turning old clothes into something new. That included evening gowns as well as suits, jackets, and every kind of garment imaginable.

As a child back then, I didn’t find it all that exciting, because I always wore only clothes she’d sewn herself or hand-me-downs from my cousins. There just wasn’t any money for the latest fashions.

Today I see it differently, because I know how much love and work went into them. When my son was little, I sewed a lot too—including for a little girl. Now I’m getting back into it and working my way back into it bit by bit. That said, I have to admit I probably don’t have the patience for the kind of special details and intricacies you do. I simply have too many interests to focus on just one thing.

In any case, it’s great that it brings you so much joy. That’s what really makes life worth living! And now that we’re retired, we certainly have the time and leisure for it. Well, as long as we don’t have too many other hobbies. At almost 71 years old, I just feel like there’s still sooo much I want to do and experience. :)) I’m sure you know what I mean.

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!

Warm regards
Monika

Yes, I totally agree. I don’t like plain “colors” at all. And definitely not camouflage colors. I like things colorful and cheerful—I even like white. Ever since I started sewing myself, just like Ina and Inge, I can choose exactly what colors and styles my clothes will be. I already have a lot planned for next summer. :)

Best regards
Monika

I love wearing leggings, too. They’re just so comfortable, and they look great with longer tops. I don’t think they look as nice under dresses, especially since I prefer to dress more lightly in the summer.

My granddaughters also love wearing leggings. My first leggings sewing project is in the works for the two girls. 

Happy birthday from me too, dear Tatjana!



Warm regards, Monika

Ruth, that slipover looks great and suits you very well!

Dear Anja,

How wonderful that it’s your birthday today and that this day is all yours!

Let yourself be celebrated and enjoy everything the day brings you, including in the year ahead. I wish you much joy in life, good health, serenity, trust in life, heartfelt encounters, and always the right people by your side.



Warm regards from Monika

Dear Petra, dear Inge,

thank you for your feedback. I’m really happy to hear that.
I’m totally in love with this jacket, too. I’m going to knit another, shorter jacket out of the red yarn combined with the orange-variegated yarn. But this one is just perfect for the cold days. I really like it this long. 

Best regards
Monika

I haven’t tried knitting both socks at the same time yet either. It might be worth a try.

Now I’ve finished my cardigan—or rather, my coat. This yarn is actually meant to be knitted with needles at least size 5. But I deliberately knitted it with size 4 needles so it would turn out nice and thick and dense. It feels fantastic.

This is the yarn—I really went all out after not buying any yarn this year. 40 skeins at once, because they were on sale. 20 of each type. These are the two types.



And this is what my long jacket looks like. It has inside side pockets, which I find really practical.



Now back to your amazing creations.

I also think Petra’s kids’ jacket and the knitted appliqués are absolutely great. I love colorful things, especially for kids.

And the doll clothes look very cute and cozy, too.

I’d already had the same idea as Ina with the underwear. The panties turned out great and are a fantastic way to use up fabric scraps. I’ll probably give that a try myself, since I’ve already had success making a bustier and an undershirt.

I also like Petra’s pillow. And of course, everything else you’re showing here is really impressive. I knitted a few pairs of socks in December and gave them to the whole family.

I hope you all continue to have fun with your crafts.

Warm regards from Monika

Wow, you hard workers! These are all such beautiful works of art! I especially love Marion’s Norwegian sweater. That would be right up my alley, too. :)

I’m currently knitting a long cardigan—it’s more like a knitted coat. Tomorrow I just have to sew the side pockets together, and then I’ll show it to you. I started it right before the end of the year and it’s already finished.

Warm regards from Monika

Dear Rosalinde,

I’d also like to send you my belated congratulations. Have a truly wonderful new year!

Warm regards
Monika

Dear Anja,

belated birthday wishes from me as well, and here’s to a new year filled with joy, health, happiness, and plenty of yarn!



Warm regards 
Monika

Dear Marlies,

I actually forgot to wish you a happy birthday on time. I’m making up for it right now.

I wish you lots of joy and wonderful experiences in the new year. May you succeed in everything you set out to do, and may happiness always be by your side. And of course, good health and plenty of time for crafts.

May everything come easily to you—especially shoveling snow. ;-) I guess we’re just getting started with that.



Warmest regards from Monika

Dear Claudia,

belated congratulations are always a joy. Have a particularly wonderful new year filled with everything that brings joy to your heart.



Warm
regards, Monika

I’d also like to join in with the Christmas wishes. Enjoy these festive days with joy, love, peace, and gratitude.

Warm regards
Monika

Dear Ines,

I’d like to belatedly join in the many congratulations. Wishing you a wonderful, fulfilling, and happy new year, in which your creativity can shine to the fullest.



Warm regards from Monika

Knitting doll clothes is one of my absolute favorites. It brings joy not only to my grandchildren but also to my own doll children in various sizes. Of course, the teddy bears get a new outfit every now and then, too.

Here I’ll show you a few designs from my collection.


Clothing set for teddy bears and dolls, 30–40 cm – knitting pattern

This set is perfect for using up small scraps of yarn—it’s very easy and quick to knit. You’ll absolutely love the result.




Winter cape / poncho for dolls in various sizes

This cute poncho is easy to knit—and it’s a lot of fun. Now no doll will have to freeze anymore, which will delight every doll mom.

Warmest congratulations, dear Ellen, from me as well. Have a truly wonderful and fulfilling new year of life, good health, joy, and everything that makes you happy.



Warm regards
Monika

Dear Karola,

I’d also like to add my belated congratulations. May the new year bring you much joy and many new ideas.



Warm regards
Monika

Dear Marlies and everyone else here,

I, too, wish you a wonderful second Sunday of Advent. Make yourselves comfortable and take a break from everyday life. Christmas really isn’t far off now.

Marlies, the poem is great—I really like it!

Warm regards from Monika

Inge, that quote is great—I absolutely love it! I could actually hang it up in my place, too.

Best wishes
Monika

Currently the Top 3 in my shop are:


Top 1 - Knitting socks, brilliantly easy with 3 needles

With this, even as a beginner at socks, you’ll achieve great results and have fun.

Go to the knitting pattern




Top 2 - Sleeping bag for the mini sleeping animals and dolls - 2 models

This cute sleeping bag is great for knitting from small leftovers and giving as a Christmas gift.

Go to the knitting pattern




Top 3 - Mojos / lucky socks with an easy heel and 3 needles

You’ll enjoy these special socks too - while knitting them, giving them as gifts, and wearing them. They fit perfectly.

Go to the knitting pattern



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And here are the overall Top 3 in my shop - the longtime favorites


Top 1 - The socks - see above, current Top 1


Top 2 - The colorful children’s skirt for ages 3-4

This colorful skirt has the potential to become a favorite piece. It’s fun to knit and to creatively combine a few colorful leftovers in a pretty way.

Go to the knitting pattern 




Top 3 - The shoulder warmer / round collar - also for beginners

You can knit this round collar from one skein of cotton. It keeps you nice and warm and can complement low-cut sweaters.

Go to the knitting pattern