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Click here for the knitting pattern for the summer baby overalls



These adorable summer pants for babies just arrived in my shop. They’re a versatile choice for both baby boys and baby girls. There are actually a few advantages you might not notice at first glance, for example:

• The pants grow with your baby for a while—from 3 months to about 2 years.
• You can also knit the legs longer as needed. Or you can knit two pairs of pants in different lengths right away.
• In the short version shown here, the legs can also be shortened by folding them over if you’d like.
• The long-legged version can be worn in any season. The shorts can be paired with tights or leggings in cooler weather.

The knitting pattern describes every step in detail, making it suitable even for beginners. However, basic knowledge of crocheting and knitting, as well as a little knitting experience, is required.

Additional benefits:

• The pattern is written without abbreviations, which makes it easier to follow along.
• The pattern folder includes two versions—one with photos and one without (print version).
• As a bonus, there’s also a short workshop on the magic ring (crochet). The heart appliqué is included in the knitting pattern.

Oh, thank you very much for the reminder about this thread, Josefa. :-)
Here is my update including May.

Number of UFO Queen titles (since the titles started being awarded in 2017)
 
September 2017 (?) –my cardigan
October 2017 – children's hat
January 2018 – baby sleeping bear, 2 x wrist warmers, round collar, small tissue pouch
February 2018 –mug cozy
March 2018 – poncho cape
April 2018 – no UFO
May 2018 - cushion cover and baby pants


Number of Reste-Beste titles
 
January 2018
 
Headband for babies and toddlers (leftover from color campaign)
Small pouch for tissues (8 pieces)
1 round collar
4 wrist warmers
 

February 2018 
 
Tissue pouches 
Spring meadow with sets and egg cozies
Mug cozy
Children's log sweater
Flower placemat for spring meadow
 
In February I cut my watchlist in half and also became "Flower of the Month."
 

March 2018
 
Poncho cape made from leftover yarn
Coaster with petal border
Scatter decoration flowers
Crocheted food for the children's play kitchen
Small children's bag with carrots and lemons
Summer dresses for Teddy Fynn
Jacket for Teddy Charly
Sweater for Teddy Fynn
1 more tissue pouch
Mug cozy
Sleeping bag and sweater for the baby bear
 

April 2018
 
Teddy sweater
Baby pants started (UFO for May)
Teddy pants started (UFO for May)
 
In addition, in April I finished knitting the following projects from diet yarn:
Cushion cover made from diet yarn (UFO for May – only the buttons are missing)
Summer tunic knitted


May 2018

• Striped pants for the teddy
• 2 joint protectors for "mouse hands"
• 2  headbands - for baby and teddy
• 2 pairs of baby shoes 

Number of Wool Empress titles = stuck with the yarn diet for a duration of one month 
 
Starting in January I took part every time through May. In June I'll buy yarn - hooray!

Made it to the final round of world domination: "abstinent" since when,
 
Since mid-December 2017 until May 2018 ... pat on the back ;-)



Number of patterns completed in 2018 = for authors 
 
Shoulder warmer/round collar
Small pouch for 10 tissues
Convertible baby and children's pinafore skirt
Headband for babies and toddlers
Wrist warmers as a twin pack – for her and him
Baby's first cuddly bear
Colorful spring meadow with placemats, coasters, egg cozies and scatter flowers
Children's sweater with collar
Poncho/cape made from sock yarn
Food for the children's play kitchen
Small shopping bag for toddlers with lemons and carrots
Summer clothes for teddy
Sweater for teddy 
Jacket for teddy 
Striped pants for teddies and dolls
 
More pattern projects currently in progress:

Clothing for the baby cuddly bear (sleeping bag and sweater)
Cushion cover
Tunic for women in a mix of patterns
Baby summer pants
Cute potholders or oven mitts


Number of newly learned techniques / tricks?
 

• Tunisian crochet
  
• I developed and calculated a two-color knitting method (new to me) for a V-neck. The learning process required unraveling twice before it fit. (I'm such a "learning by doing" type).
• Designed various knit-purl patterns
• Successfully used knitting with the CraSyTrio for the joint protectors

Dear Christina,

Belated congratulations are a joy too, so I’m happy to join the line of well-wishers today.

I wish you a truly wonderful new year of life with many big and small surprises that bring you joy.

Warmly 
Monika

Wishing you a belated happy birthday and a very special year ahead!

Click here for the knitting pattern for the teddy or doll pants



For children who are just learning to knit at school, these pants for a teddy or doll are a great practice project. They are very easy to knit, and there are a few little challenges along the way that will make the child proud to have done it. For example, knitting with two colors or in the round. With a little help from “knitting pro Mom or Grandma,” children can manage it well.

The pattern includes detailed photos and is written without abbreviations, which makes it easier to follow.

Click here for the crochet pattern for play kitchen food



This play kitchen food is also perfect for kids to crochet themselves. That way, the dolls have something to eat, and you can use up leftover yarn at the same time.

The pattern is written without abbreviations, making it perfect for kids. There are also detailed photos of each step.

Have fun making it!

I’m definitely joining in and will finish my current UFO.
I have plenty of leftover yarn, too, and I’m sure I’ll find creative ways to use it.
June is going to be a great month for garden crafts.

To everyone who wants to go on a “wool diet” for a whole year:

Wow—you guys are absolutely amazing!!!! You have my full admiration!

But honestly... if my yarn stash had been even bigger... the temptation would have been enormous. ;-)

Josefa, you’ve written this up wonderfully for everyone again. It’s always a joy to read your hymns of praise. :-)

I’d also like to mention that I’m not just the “Wool Empress” — everyone who’s stuck to the “Wool Diet” from December until now has won world domination. That just occurred to me as I was reading. ;-) That was actually the motivation to keep going for sooooo incredibly long.

Yes, I’d be very happy to join in again in June, and I’m already looking forward to all the beautiful projects I’ll get to admire from you all — including Sandra’s colorful dress with “content” ... grin.

Wishing you all a lovely evening and lots of joy in your crafting!

Best wishes from Monika

UFO King/Queen
[X] I finished several UFOs and have truly earned the title UFO King/Queen. 
Details about the UFO / UFOs:

• The cushion cover finally got buttons.
• The baby pants are finally finished.

Best of Leftovers
[X] Yes - I used up lots of colorful leftover yarn and have earned the title Best of Leftovers. 
Details about the leftover-yarn projects:

• Knitted striped pants for the favorite teddy bear
• Knitted 2 joint-protector cushions for the “mouse hand” - for my son and my husband
• Knitted 2  headbands - for the teddy bear and the baby
• 2 pairs of baby shoes for summer - 1 x crocheted and 1 x knitted

Here is the photo of the crocheted little shoes - my garden work from the weekend:


Yarn Diet / Yarn Empress / Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror
[X)I didn’t buy any yarn in May and have earned the title Yarn Empress.
[X] I haven’t bought any yarn for quite some time. The title Yarn Empress definitely and deservedly belongs to me. But the diet is over now; I will buy yarn in June. Please state the total time period. 
6 months without buying yarn (since December 2017)

Wallflower Rescuer
Unfortunately didn’t manage it 

Stepchild Yarn Rescuer // Stepchild Material Rescuer
Not that either

Ribbing Monster Conqueror
Not that either

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

• Yes, I learned to knit with the CraSyTrio - it’s already working really well

Garden projects / vacation projects 
[X] I worked on / finished one project / several projects in the garden / park / on vacation and had fun doing it. :- )
Details:

• I finished almost everything in the garden or on vacation - thanks to the wonderful weather. I especially enjoyed that.

all May projects
Number of projects finished in May:

• 9 projects finished (I’m amazed myself) ;-)

Number of patterns finished / uploaded in May (for authors only): 

• Unfortunately I only managed 1 - in June there will be more

Details: Anything else you can think of, you can write here. 

• Because I was missing yarn (and was on a yarn diet in May), I couldn’t finish crocheting my oven mitts. So I’m taking them with me into June as a UFO. Yarn has already been ordered (soooooooo happy).
• I’m as excited as a little kid about the yarn I’ve already ordered (in June, of course). It’s mainly winter yarn because it’s available so cheaply right now, and just a few missing skeins of cotton. Because I still have lots of that and want to keep using it up over the summer.
• It was fun again and really motivating to join in here with Best of Leftovers and Co. I’ll be very happy to take part again in June.

My motto:
Crocheting is the most creative form of meditation... :-)

I'm still missing ... the list is coming shortly, along with new photos.

Yes, the weekend was really nice, and I finished up my May projects—in the garden.
Now I’m designing something new and wavering back and forth between different projects. I think I’ll start by making some knitting swatches and then decide.

Also, I’m on a total yarn binge right now because I’m ordering more yarn… after a 6-month “diet”! So excited...

It’s too warm outside today, so I’m using the time to write patterns.

Click here for the crochet pattern for play kitchen food



It looks colorful—and delicious. And it’s very easy to crochet from leftover yarn. Beginners too (with basic knowledge) have the chance to get creative for their children or grandchildren and let play food “grow.” Everything is explained in detail and in an easy-to-understand way in the pattern, which, by the way, is written without abbreviations.

Click here for the crochet pattern for the shopping bag for little ones with contents



It’s best to crochet a mini shopping bag to go with it right away—with a little something inside. Beginners (with basic knowledge) will enjoy this too—and of course the kids will as well.

All projects can easily be finished crocheting in one weekend, and the leftover yarn will melt away.

Happy Birthday! I wish you a wonderful birthday party with all the trimmings. Have a really great time and celebrate life!

I’m looking forward to the weekend—after almost half a year of a “yarn diet” (no new yarn purchases), I’ll finally be able to order some yarn—yay!!

I also need to write up some patterns, and I’ll be trying out ideas for new projects in the garden. I’m really looking forward to that.

Grilling vegetables and vegan treats is also on the agenda.

Happy Birthday! I hope you have a wonderful day filled with lots of surprises, big and small!

Michaela, your rainbow soul warmer looks great, at least from what I can see of it. The tunic does too. You were really productive in May.

Oh Arni, I could look at a little guy like that for hours. Your Anton looks so cuddly from above. Absolutely adorable... <3

Your sunshade looks really nice. As long as Anton can still look out. ;-)

It’s a holiday here in Bavaria too, and I’m looking forward to a trip to visit friends in the Salzburg region. It’s less than 100 km from where we live. Of course, I’ll be bringing my crochet projects along. That way, I can make good use of the time during the journey.

I wish all users and authors a beautiful, sunny day and lots of joy in life.

Warm regards
Monika

Tomorrow is a holiday here, and we’re invited to visit friends in the Salzburg area. In the car, I’ll of course use the time to crochet or knit. I’m not quite sure yet what I’ll bring along.

Other than that, we go on 2–3-day camping trips every now and then. And my craft bag always comes along.

Wow, you’ve finished some great pieces. Your tunic looks really great, Michaela. I like it.
And Marion, I think your vest is great, too. Now that it’s finished, I’m suddenly in the mood to knit a vest myself...

Arni, who knows... my mom didn’t give birth to me until she was almost 43, either. ;-) But it’s true—there are plenty of babies and moms who love getting gifts.

My UFOs are finally finished. I’ll summarize the final tally over the next few days to make things easier for Josefa. :-)

Click here for the knitting pattern for the poncho shawl with lace pattern and waves



With this poncho shawl, you’ll knit yourself a real eye-catcher. It’s light and airy, making it ideal for summer. And yet it still keeps your shoulders and upper body nice and warm on cool days or evenings.

The knitting pattern includes all the steps, some with photos. Recommended for advanced knitters or adventurous beginners, who should definitely already have knitting experience.

The size described here fits sizes 36–42. 

Click here for the knitting pattern for the children's jacket with hood and pockets



This colorful children's jacket is a real eye-catcher and has everything a jacket needs—a hood and pockets. Kids especially love that.

The jacket is knitted from the top down using raglan sleeves. It fits sizes 92 to 104. The pattern explains all the steps clearly and includes photos. However, some knitting experience is required.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the poncho made from sock yarn



This poncho made from sock yarn is also perfect for cool summer evenings. It is very lightweight and still fits into any bag. 

The knitting pattern is also easy to make for beginners who have a little knitting experience. The size can be adjusted as needed. Here we are assuming size 38-44.

Click here for the crochet pattern for the Guardian Owl and Guardian Bear value set 




These fun little characters hang on the door and make sure no one enters the room uninvited. They’re especially popular with kids, and you’re sure to make them very happy with them.

Both door guardians can be crocheted from leftover yarn. You can also vary the colors, as some customers have already shown me.

The crochet pattern is written so that even beginners with basic skills can easily follow along.

It’s best to get started right away and start stocking up on nice gifts now. ;-) The next birthday or other special occasion is sure to come along.

Congratulations and happy birthday! Have a great time celebrating! :-)

[ x] Crochet
[ x ] Knitting
[ ] Sewing
[ ] Crafting
[ ] Sträkeln / Knooking
[ ] Tunisian crochet
[ ] Embroidery
[ ] Other: more info, please :- )

Oh Arni, July 14 is still a long way off. But we’re happy to be patient for this special photo moment. :-)

A music box ... that’s what Anton is for. Or does he already have one?
It sounds very much like the desire for the next baby is already there ... how lovely.

I’m keeping my fingers and big toes crossed for you for the Schweinehund Conqueror title. You can do it!
I just really need yarn to finish crocheting my oven mitts. And I’m really going to stock up when I’m ordering anyway - yay!! Next week is the time.

Wishing all of you here a sunny-hot day of crocheting, knitting, crafting, and sewing!

Click here for the crochet pattern for the little guard bear.


Click here for the crochet pattern for the guard owl


These cute little animals are more than just door decorations. Both the little guard bear and the guard owl have an important function that is especially popular with children. They keep watch right at the door to make sure no one enters the room when its occupant has set it to STOP.

Both door guards are easy to crochet even for beginners with basic knowledge. All steps are described and shown in detail. 

By the way ... both patterns are also available as a value set in my shop.

Christina, it’s best to contact support directly. They’re sure to be able to help you. But maybe it’s just due to a page update. Try pressing F5 and see if it opens properly then. Sometimes that helps.

Marion, you really do have nimble hands—wow! I’m excited to see your summer top with the neckline once it’s finished.

Arni wanted to show us that pretty, colorful dress made from leftovers while wearing it … I’m especially looking forward to that.

In May, I turned quite a bit of leftover yarn into some lovely projects. I also came up with some new ideas, some of which I’ve already brought to life, and I’m currently writing up the patterns for them.

Right now, I’m enjoying the beautiful weather—often in the garden or on the balcony. For me, the weather is always perfect for crocheting and knitting.

I have a few new projects planned for June that I want to work on. Most importantly, I’ll be ending my “yarn diet” and buying a big package of yarn... yay!

Click here for the crochet pattern for the little shopping bag for toddlers, including contents 


With this cute little shopping bag, toddlers can go shopping just like grown-ups. It fits a banana and an apple, for example.

The pattern also includes a lemon and a carrot. That adds a few more items to the pretend shop.

All parts can be easily crocheted by beginners (with basic skills). The crochet pattern is beginner-friendly and written without abbreviations. This is a great way to use up leftover yarn.

Click here for the crochet pattern for play kitchen food



Another great way for beginners (with basic skills) to use up leftover yarn is this play kitchen food set. This assortment covers a wide range of colors and can be crocheted creatively. For example, toast and butter, a fried egg, vegetables, and pasta.

The crochet pattern is just as beginner-friendly as the one for the bag. It’s best to get both patterns right away and make your child or grandchild very happy with them.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the striped pants for teddy bears and dolls



These cute little striped pants for teddy bears and dolls (approx. 40 cm tall) are very easy and quick to knit. Small leftover yarn in different colors can also be used up wonderfully here.

The pattern is optimized for beginners, written without abbreviations, and an extra print version is included with the detailed version.

Fork mommy

Happy birthday, and have a wonderful time celebrating! Enjoy it and treat yourself—not just today, but every day!

Best wishes from Monika

Pe-Ka, your egg cups look so cute. :-)

Marion, you’re really hard at work on your big projects—you keep finishing them one after another. The patterns look really great. What’s the top one going to be?

Here’s my leftover-yarn project progress so far:

2 headbands—one for the baby and one for the teddy bear—double-knitted:




And then the baby socks (sneakers?), knitted and crocheted—from the leftovers from the baby pants. Here’s also a photo of what they look like when worn—matching the summer pants:



I’ve now started crocheting more socks or little shoes. The leftovers should be enough for that. When they’re done, I’ll post them here. We still have time.

Sounds fun ... I really have to try it sometime ... *grin*.

Dear Birgit,

I wish you a wonderful birthday with everything that goes with it: lovely guests, great gifts, good health, of course, and lots of joy!

Warm regards from Monika

Happy birthday and have a wonderful day of celebration! Enjoy it and have lots of fun!

Christina, that might have been me—I used the term in the thread about the May projects—see here:
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/81609/mai-projekte-ufo-woche-22-mai-bis-4-juni-reste-beste-wolldiaet-wollkaiserin-mauerbluemchen-retten-alle-mai-handarbeiten-neues-lernen-tunesisches

It’s interesting to see the various possibilities associated with this term here—some of which I’m not even familiar with yet. Knitting with crochet hooks—now that’s an idea I’ll definitely try out.

For me, “Sträkeln” is a term I use (humorously) when I have parts in a knitted piece that I crochet. For example, I knitted the baby pants, but the top part has crocheted sections.

My current idea is to crochet straps onto knitted pieces, for example. The advantage is that the knitted part is nice and stretchy, but the straps are sturdier...

The baby socks or booties I’m currently “sträkling,” for instance, are knitted, but the cuff is crocheted. They look great! I came up with this because it was too tedious for me to knit the cuff on.

Of course, I’m always happy to learn something new. If anyone here has more to say about (possibly proper) “Sträkeln,” feel free to share. ;-)

How are things going with your UFOs and the like?

As for me, I’ll be adding some baby summer socks by tomorrow—I’ll finish them tonight. :-) A photo will follow by tomorrow at the latest.

Since I have to wait until June to order new yarn for my oven mitts, I’ll probably start a baby summer sweater next—made from “diet yarn,” of course. I still have plenty left. ;-)

I’m really looking forward to the new order. It’ll be like Christmas, Easter, and my birthday all at once! So excited.... :-)

Now I’m going to tackle my pattern UFOs first...

Have fun knitting, crocheting, crafting, or sewing! It can never be too warm for that, right?

Eye Carousel 

Yay, my two UFOs are finally finished! Here are the photos to prove it. ;-)

The baby pants—they look so cute when worn. 


The knitting pattern is still a UFO. ;-)

And here’s the second UFO—the buttons are finally sewn onto the pillowcase. Here’s the mixed-pattern pillow from both sides:



I’ll post my projects made from leftover yarn after the weekend. I just need to sew up the second cushion to support my “mouse hand” — for my husband.

And then I’m still working on little matching socks from the leftover yarn from the baby pants; it’ll be a mix of knitting and crocheting. By the way, the needle trio works great for such tiny items. The pants weigh just 77 grams, so they didn’t use much cotton. And… of course, they’ll grow with the baby, just like my little dresses. This time it was the baby boy’s turn. And if my second grandchild turns out to be a girl again, she’ll get the pants anyway. Because they look cute on girls, too.

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone. We’re heading into our first hot spell—they’re forecasting 30 degrees for Sunday… sweating…

Warm weekend greetings from Monika

I really have to smile when I read the creative words here... :-) :-) :-)

UnderMonday

Click here for the crochet pattern for the little shopping bag with carrots and lemons

This shopping bag for toddlers can be crocheted very easily and quickly from leftover yarn. It also comes with a few lemons and carrots for the children's play shop.


The best thing to do is crochet the food for the play kitchen for your child or grandchild at the same time. You're guaranteed to bring them lots of joy, because children want to copy everything the grown-ups do. All you need is a little leftover yarn in different colors, and you're ready to go.


Click here for the crochet pattern for the play kitchen food

Click here for the knitting pattern for the sock yarn poncho 



This sock yarn poncho is very easy to knit. It’s super comfortable, keeps you cozy and warm, and is easy to take with you anywhere. Even in summer, a poncho like this is great for cool evenings. You won’t start sweating right away, as is often the case with a jacket. Just slip it on—and you’re done.

Well-suited for beginners with basic skills.

Click here for the knitting pattern for Baby’s First Sleepy Bear



What could be nicer for babies or toddlers than a cuddly toy knitted by Mom or Grandma herself? This Sleepy Bear is quick and easy to knit—even for beginners with basic skills. Leftover yarn works perfectly here, and there are no limits to your imagination when it comes to the color arrangement. 

Click here for the crochet pattern for the little tissue bag 



This cute little tissue bag holds a 10-pack of tissues. It’s best to crochet several of them at once, so you’ll always have a small gift or token of appreciation on hand.

The bag is quick to crochet, even for beginners with basic skills. It’s a great way to use up leftover yarn.