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I learned something new again. These sponges are very practical and, above all, pretty. :-)

Crochet Pattern – Food for the Play Kitchen – click here



Food for the play kitchen is also great to crochet using leftover yarn. Beginners (with basic skills) will enjoy it and come up with their own ideas as they crochet. Your child or grandchild will surely be delighted to be able to feed their dolls with such wonderful food. :-)
 
The pattern is written without abbreviations, and every step is shown in detail.

Crochet pattern for a small bag with contents - click here



This little shopping bag for toddlers is perfect for using up leftover yarn. It also comes with carrots and lemons, which are also crocheted from leftovers.

Of course, small gifts can also be presented in the little bag.

All pieces are easy to crochet, and the pattern is optimized for beginners. It is written without abbreviations.

Click here for the cowl / shoulder warmer knitting pattern



This cotton cowl is a great beginner project. Basic knitting skills are required.

The cowl only requires one ball of yarn. And if you have leftover yarn in different colors, it also looks great striped or patterned.

The pattern is optimized for beginners and contains no abbreviations.

Knitting pattern for Baby’s First Sleepy Bear—click here



This cute little sleeping bear for babies is waiting for you to knit it. What could be nicer for your baby or grandchild than a stuffed animal you knitted yourself!

The pattern is optimized for beginners (with basic skills). The bear is easy to knit; there are no abbreviations in the pattern, and detailed photos show you how it’s done.

By the way, it’s also a great summer project to work on in the garden or on the patio.

Crochet pattern for the Guardian Bear—click here 



Crochet pattern for the Guardian Owl—click here



This owl and the little bear aren’t just cute—they’re also extremely useful and especially popular with kids. That’s because they guard the room door. This makes for a unique gift they’ll really love. Of course, parents will be happy about it too, since there are plenty of reasons to want some alone time. ;-)

Both door hangers are easy to crochet, even for beginners with basic skills. The instructions for each little animal show all the steps, some with photos.

Note: My shop also offers a discount bundle with both patterns.

Happy birthday, heikeannette-martin, and here’s to a wonderful celebration with all the trimmings that bring you joy.

Warm regards
Monika

Arni, I’m really curious about your dress!

I’ve ordered the CraSyTrio needles too, and I’m looking forward to knitting with them. My first project will be a wrist rest for using the mouse on the computer. My son asked for one because he thinks mine is so practical.

Then I’ll knit a headband and a pair of summer pants for a baby.

Luckily, I’m surrounded only by supportive people. My son and his girlfriend were the ones who got me back into knitting in the first place. They’re thrilled with every new piece I bring them.

My husband is amazed by all the new designs. When I talk about knitting and crocheting techniques, it’s just as incomprehensible to him as technical details are to me. ;-)

By now, I’ve also infected my neighbor and friend with the knitting bug, and we inspire each other.

Marion, your dish sponges look so great—it’s almost a shame to use them for washing dishes. ;-)

Oh Petra, that’s really cute! I wish I could have been there.

Dear Petra, heartfelt congratulations on your birthday, and I wish you all the very best today and in the year ahead. May your cats bring you joy every day, and may your holiday be full of sunshine. Above all, I hope that everyone in your family stays healthy and well.

It’s so nice to have you here!

From the bottom of my heart
Monika

Click here for the crochet pattern



The Jacket for Your Little Teddy (or Doll)

Even little teddies and dolls (20–25 cm tall) need a new jacket every now and then. This one belongs to my teddy Browny, and he won’t give it back.

The jacket is quick and easy to crochet, even for beginners with basic skills. All steps are described in detail—without abbreviations. You’ll receive two files—one with photos and a print version without images.

Click here for the crochet pattern


The Jacket for Your Little Teddy

Even little teddy bears or dolls (20–25 cm tall) will love a new jacket. This one belongs to my teddy bear Browny, and he’s incredibly proud of it.

Even beginners with basic skills can easily crochet this jacket. All steps are clearly described—without abbreviations. There are two files—one with photos and one without images for printing.

These cute gnomes are very easy to crochet from any leftover yarn and make great splashes of color wherever they stand. They can be filled easily, for example with buttons, beads, leftover yarn, or other small items. For children, they are an adorable toy, because you can easily crochet a whole family for them. Yes, there is even a house to go with them.

Perfect for beginners (with basic knowledge). The crochet pattern describes all the steps precisely and simply.



Here is the crochet pattern for the gnome family.

And here you can also find the matching gnome house—super useful as a storage basket.

Here are some summer outfits for teddy bears or dolls measuring 25–30 cm. This outfit is colorful and knitted from scrap yarn. Well-suited for beginners with basic skills.

What makes it special:
The pattern is written without abbreviations. There’s a print version without pictures and a second one with detailed photos.



Click here for the knitting pattern for summer clothes for your teddy bear (or doll).

These two door guards are especially popular with kids. They send a clear “Stop” message at the room door. Of course, they also do their job reliably on bedroom or study doors.

Here you’ll find the Door Guard Owl and the Door Guard Bear as a value set. Both can be crocheted from leftover yarn and are a great project for beginners (with basic skills).




Get the crochet pattern for both door guards as a value set now—click here.<\/a> 

The Top 5 in mowi19's shop:


Top 1 - The Shoulder Warmer / Cowl Collar


The cowl collar can be worn in many ways and is very quick to knit. An ideal project for beginners with basic skills. The pattern is written without abbreviations and explains every individual step.

Here’s the knitting pattern for the cowl collar.

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Top 2 - The Tissue Box Cover with Butterflies and Hearts

This keeps tissue boxes prettily covered anywhere and also serves as decoration in the bathroom, restroom, kids’ room, and even on the coffee table. 

The box cover is easy and quick to crochet, even for beginners with basic skills. You can even use up leftover yarn here. 


Here’s the crochet pattern for the tissue box cover with butterflies and hearts.

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Top 3 - The grow-with-me pinafore skirt for toddlers from 1.5 to 5 years

This sweet pinafore skirt will quickly become a favorite for little ones and grown-ups alike. After all, knitting grandma or mom will be happy too when the clothing fits for a long time.

The skirt is also easy for beginners to knit. It has no seams, and the heart pattern is easy to knit in. The pattern shows and explains all steps in detail.



Here’s the knitting pattern for the grow-with-me pinafore skirt for toddlers.

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Top 4 - The grow-with-me baby pinafore dress from 6–18 months

This baby pinafore dress also fits not just for a few weeks, but for a whole year. If it is knitted a little longer, it will even still fit at age 2.

The dress is also very easy for beginners with basic skills to knit. The pattern shows all steps in detail, and the dress has no seams.



Here’s the knitting pattern for the baby pinafore dress from 6–18 months.

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Top 5 - The poncho triangle shawl with lace pattern and waves

This pretty triangle shawl is also a poncho—and a real eye-catcher. With it, you’ll be well equipped for any occasion, and summer can come—including cool evenings.

The knitting pattern explains all steps in detail, partly with photos. The pattern charts are of course included as well. Recommended for advanced knitters.



Here’s the knitting pattern for the poncho triangle shawl with lace pattern and waves.

You’re right, Marion! :-) I’m really enjoying making little things right now. For my vacation, I’m putting together a selection for lots of small projects. That way I can use up a lot of leftover yarn at once.

Your loop UFO turned out great and came out really well!

Here are my two UFOs that absolutely have to be finished this month:

UFO No. 1—the pillowcase (shown from both sides here):



All that’s missing are the buttons, which I finally have now.


UFO No. 2—the baby pants (I’ll work on that while on vacation):



I’ll be using up quite a few leftover yarn scraps again this month. Here’s what I’m still planning to knit or crochet from leftovers:

• Headbands for the teddy bears
• Headband for the baby
• A vest for the teddy bear
• For my granddaughter’s play kitchen: a slice of cheese, a waffle
• A small cushion as a wrist rest/pad for the “mouse hand” at the computer (my son copied that from me and wants one now too)
• Potholders

Well, let’s see how much of that I actually manage. At least it’ll use up some leftover yarn. For the potholders, I’ll probably use small leftover yarn balls, because they’ll likely be double-thickness.

Happy Birthday, dear knittingDreya, and have an amazing birthday party! Enjoy being celebrated and celebrate this very special day in your life!

Warm regards
Monika

Dear elkemonika,

all the best and happy birthday! Have a wonderful time at your birthday party, no matter when or how it takes place. Make sure to really enjoy yourself.

Warm regards
Monika

Michaela, I like that too—it looks great.

Marion, it occurred to me today as well that the yarn is going down pretty slowly weight-wise. ;-)

I’m gathering my UFOs right now and will post some photos later. It’s the pillow and the baby pants. I was already tinkering with them yesterday, figuring out how to continue knitting them.

Oh, Christina, that looks really great… I can practically feel the cotton… those are such beautiful colors. I’ve managed to resist so far, but in June, it’s time for another yarn frenzy… uh, shopping spree. Then I’ll stock up on the colors I’m missing, too.

Dear SvenjaV,

even though it’s a bit late, I’d still like to wish you a happy birthday. I’m sure you had a wonderful time on Sunday.

May this new year bring you much joy!

Warm regards
Monika

Hi Sabine,

my birthday wishes are late, but they come from the heart. I wish you a wonderful, healthy, and joyful year ahead!

With heartfelt wishes
Monika

Wow, that looks great, Marion! A beautiful color combination!

I admire everyone who’s so skilled at Tunisian crochet and can create such beautiful things with it. :-)

I prefer knitting, though, since it’s also nice and stretchy. Tunisian crochet looks great, though, and it’s really well-suited for pot holders.

Who knows, maybe you’ll need your blue yarn again for a color challenge. By the way, a pillow would look great with it, too. Wouldn’t that be something for you?

Well, I’m off to the garden now to knit a headband for my teddy bear. I’m currently designing a style that fits all heads, big and small. It just happened that way... I’ll keep you posted.

Sunny greetings to everyone from Monika

Just wait and see, Marion. ;-)

With your yarn, I’d be tempted to make a striped sweater with all those shades of blue... I had already figured you’d be able to make quite a few pot holders out of it.

Marion, I agree with you there. Working with wool-diet yarn gives you completely new ideas. It’s the same for me. Your loop scarf looks really great. And your “leftover yarn”... wow! The color combination is fantastic. I’m curious to see how much of it you’ll actually need for your pot holders.

I’m currently mulling over a new idea for pot holders or oven mitts. I’ll take some time for that while I’m on vacation. If I wanted to bring everything I have in mind right now to life this month, I’d need at least 10 hands.

My leftover wool-diet yarn is definitely enough to whip up some pretty things this month. It would probably last even longer. It just depends now on whether I have the right yarn in stock for the color project. So this month, I’m still in the running for the “Conqueror of Inner Laziness” title. The School for Conquering Laziness is working its magic. ;-)

Oh, Mel, maybe it’ll comfort you to know that I much prefer knitting and had to really brush up on my crocheting skills and practice a lot to get good at it. Others are way ahead of me there. I think you’re better at it than I am.

After all, we’re here to help each other out. That’s exactly what I love so much about this forum.

Sewing pockets into a cardigan—I’ve developed my own method for that. I knit them right into the cardigan, and then later I just need to sew one side securely from the inside. That way, nothing can fall out of the pockets later on. That’s how I did it with my cardigan and with my granddaughter’s, too.

Have a wonderful day, everyone. It’s perfect weather for gardening today, and I’m going to take two hours this afternoon to knit a headband for my teddy bear and design the vest. Then he’ll look really cute. :-) Finally, I’ll be putting my diet yarn and leftover yarn back on the needles.

Warm regards from Monika

Dear Yvonne,

all the best on your very special birthday. Have a wonderful time and let your loved ones spoil you. You deserve it.

Warm regards
Monika

Yes, the pups, Marion—they love stuffed animals like that, too. But the little calf really mustn’t be chewed up. It’s just so cute you’ll fall in love with it.

Mel, this is definitely going to be a hit in your shop!

Yes, the teddy bear pants are really cute and easy to knit. I’ll write up the pattern as soon as I get around to it. Then no other bears will have to be jealous anymore. Right, Christina... ;-)

If you'd like to surprise your grandchildren or children with a sweater or summer outfit for their favorite little bear, you'll find two great weekend projects here.

All pieces are easy for beginners with basic knowledge to make. The clothing fits teddies or dolls about 25-30 cm tall. Each pattern explains all steps clearly and is written without abbreviations.

Here is the knitting pattern for the teddy sweater - also suitable for dolls.



Here is the knitting pattern for the summer outfit for teddies.

Oh Marion, your little calf turned out great! Congratulations on the new family member. :-)

Here are the teddy’s pants from the back, with the little tail peeking out: Isn’t that totally cute?



The teddy will also get a matching headband and maybe even a vest.

How cool is that! It’s absolutely brilliant for me, because I really don’t like knitting with a set of double-pointed needles.
I’m definitely going to get this awesome trio.

Thanks for the great tip! :-)
Michaela, I typed it into a search engine and found the video, too. Awesome!!

Petra, I also wish you a fantastic vacation! :-)

And to you, Sandra, I hope you have a great time at the stadium! :-)

I’ll be working a lot this weekend (unfortunately, less crocheting and knitting) so we can go on vacation in 8 days. There’s still quite a bit that needs to be prepared and finished beforehand.

Dear Ina, for your birthday, I wish you all the wonderful things that make life worth living: good health, happiness, love, and lots of new ideas!

Warm regards from Monika

Wishing you all the best and a happy birthday, omaeri! Have a wonderful celebration today and enjoy life!

Warm regards from Monika

Happy Birthday, Alexander, and have an awesome birthday party! Have a blast and enjoy the day!

Best wishes from Monika

I’m learning something new right away. What exactly is the CraSy Trio? Tell me more about it. Because I’m not exactly a fan of a set of double-pointed needles either...

To make it easier to count rows in larger projects, I always thread a piece of yarn through every 10th row. It looks like this:

Marlies, you have my sympathy... I hope everything turns out well for you all.

I also want to thank all of you who participated here. Because without this mutual encouragement, I wouldn’t have gotten as much done. It’s just so much more fun together.

I probably won’t get as much done in May as I did in previous months. Since I run commercial websites, I’m currently fully occupied with implementing the new data protection regulation everywhere—I even bought a special course for it. It’s a pain in the neck and not exactly fun. Since we’re going on vacation on the 13th, everything has to be taken care of before then. But while on vacation, I’ll use the time to knit and crochet as often as I can. I’m really looking forward to that.

So I’ll definitely get a little bit done in May, too. One UFO is waiting to land—namely, my pillow, for which I got the buttons today. I’m definitely going to finish that this month. ;-)

Here’s my first project this month made from “diet” and leftover yarn—pants for my favorite teddy bear. His little tail peeks out the back; it looks so cute. I’ll post a photo of that later. Of course, I’ll also share a pattern for these pants later.

Josefa, I’ve got a huge grin on my face. I just read through your award ceremony announcement for all the participants. You wrote that so well again! Thank you so much for your work!

Funnily enough, I noticed that Haekeltrulla “sold” some yarn? Do you really mean that? Or did she use up the yarn.... grin?

Have a great Thursday, everyone!

Monika

Happy Birthday, Frauke, and have a wonderful birthday celebration with people who mean a lot to you. And for the coming year, I wish you good health, joy, and everything that makes life worth living.

Warm regards
Monika

Aaaa.... well, Sandra. :-)
I think both names are lovely.

Oops—Sandra, are you Arni? Is that your real name?

Ida, I hope that calmer times are ahead for your family and that you’ll find the time and desire to knit again.

I’m happy with my knitting projects this April. I used up quite a bit of my yarn stash.

In May, I’m also looking forward to a vacation—of course, I’ll be bringing all my needles and plenty of yarn. For me, that’s an absolute must for a camping trip.

This knitted cowl is a quick and easy project. A great project for beginners with basic skills. It’s also a useful garment for cool summer days. By the way, it’s a great way to use up leftover balls of cotton yarn.

My tip: The cowl can also be knitted as a baby skirt, as shown in the photo here.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the cowl / shoulder warmer. 

The large tissue box cover is also very easy and quick to crochet and makes a great beginner’s project. This way, the tissue box covers can be tucked away decoratively anywhere.

Click here for the crochet pattern for the large tissue box cover with butterflies and hearts. 

This little bag for 10 tissues is a great garden project. It can be crocheted quickly and easily from leftover yarn. Very well suited for beginners—everything is explained and shown in detail. The pattern explains different variations, including ones using different yarn weights.

Click here for the crochet pattern for the little tissue bag.