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A pretty decoration that fits in nicely anywhere is this tissue box with butterflies and hearts. This way, the tissues are decoratively stored, for example in the baby’s room, bathroom, restroom, or even on the coffee table. Perfect for leftover yarn.

The  box is quick and easy to crochet, even for beginners with basic knowledge. All steps are well described in the pattern.

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

This flower pot cover with butterflies is a very pretty summer decoration. It can be crocheted in any size and to fit any pot. It’s also a great way to use up leftover yarn.

The pattern is suitable for beginners with basic knowledge. All steps are clearly explained and shown.

Click here for the crochet pattern for the flower pot cover with butterflies.

Arni, you’ve really been working hard. That’s such a cute little creature you crocheted there. What is it?

Wow, you’re sticking with the yarn diet until June? I admire you!
I’m already eagerly checking the sales and waiting for the moment when I can reorder. Going almost 5 months without buying any yarn—that’s quite an achievement, and one I’m proud of, too.

But I have to say… I actually still have enough stash to whip up quite a few things. However, I’d like to knit another tunic, and I definitely don’t have any yarn in my favorite colors for that.

I’m really torn… but I’ll easily make it through April.

OMG—looking at what you all have, I’d probably end up with a pretty impressive number too. But to be honest, I don’t feel like counting everything. I’d rather spend that time writing patterns or knitting and crocheting.

This headband with a heart is ideal for cooler days in summer. It protects little ears and looks especially pretty on little girls.

The headband can be knitted very easily and quickly from leftover yarn and adjusted to any desired size. Very suitable for beginners, who will learn the waffle pattern here.
Basic knowledge should be present.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the waffle-pattern headband for babies and toddlers.

Dagmar, your fruit looks great! I’m sure the doll’s mommy is really happy about it. :-)

My pillowcase probably won’t be a UFO after all. It’s all knitted up (from “diet” yarn, of course) and just needs to be sewn together. Hopefully I’ll get that done by the end of the week.

The baby pants—also made from “diet” yarn—still need a little work... might end up being a UFO for May.

I’m just itching to start something new at the same time.

Oh yes, and yesterday I already had a look at what yarn I could use ... dreamy sigh. :-)
There are sooo many great colors of my favorite yarn. But of course I stayed strong and didn’t buy ANYTHING!

But I’m really looking forward to that next week. That’s when I’ll really go all out. I can already feel the yarn when it arrives ... simply heavenly!

I wish you all a wonderful day!

Now I’m going to get back to working on my patterns. They’re kind of like pattern UFOs, since they’ve been started but not yet finished.

This little bag with a heart is a decorative Tempo tissue holder that every woman should have in her bag. It fits exactly 10 Tempo tissues.

The bag is quick and easy to make and looks pretty in any color combination. By the way, it’s also great for hiding small gifts inside.

Very suitable for beginners. Basic crochet skills should be present. The pattern explains and shows all steps in detail, and various variations are presented. A great opportunity to make good use of leftover yarn.

Here’s the crochet pattern for the little Tempo tissue bag with a heart.

Flowers bring joy to every mother’s heart!

How about a pretty potted spring flower in this special packaging as a Mother’s Day gift? Flowers wilt quickly, of course, but this crocheted pot cover with butterfly decorations lasts forever and can be used for many other flowers.

The pattern is very simple yet written in detail, so even beginners with basic crochet skills can easily follow along.

Click here for the crocheted flower pot cover with butterflies.

Happy Birthday, Kathi, and all the best and happiness for the year ahead. Really enjoy yourself and let everyone celebrate you!

Best wishes, Monika

I’m currently knitting the last few rows of my pillowcase, so it won’t end up as a UFO. And then I still want to finish knitting the baby summer pants this week.

I’m doing great. I’m busy writing new knitting patterns and am currently designing a pair of summer pants for a baby. The sun and the warm weather are practically begging us to take our work out into the garden.

This weekend, we’re invited to an Italian concert, which I’m really looking forward to. An Italian friend of ours is singing there.

This polo sweater for toddlers is a real eye-catcher. It features a heart in just the right place and is easy to put on thanks to the button placket. It’s my granddaughter’s favorite sweater.

The knitting pattern is written for size 86/92. Some knitting experience is recommended. All steps are clearly explained and illustrated with photos.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the polo sweater for toddlers.

This baby pinafore dress also features knitted-in hearts and grows with your baby for a whole year—from 6 to 18 months. It’s easy to knit, even for beginners with basic skills.

All steps are clearly explained and demonstrated. The pinafore dress has no seams.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the baby pinafore dress with hearts.

This sweet pinafore dress for toddlers with knitted-in hearts grows with them for quite a while, to the great delight of all knitting grandmas and moms. It is quick and easy to knit, has no seams, and looks pretty on all little girls.

The pattern describes all steps in detail, so even beginners can work with it very well.

Here is the knitting pattern for the grow-with-me pinafore dress for toddlers from 1.5 to 5 years old.

This baby blanket with hearts is knitted from cozy baby merino wool. A dream for little babies who still need lots of warmth.

The blanket is easy to knit. All steps are described and shown in detail.

Suitable for beginners with some knitting experience.

Here’s the knitting pattern for the baby blanket with hearts.

This little bag for 10 tissues is a great and cute way to use up leftovers. It’s very easy and quick to crochet, even for beginners with basic skills. It’s also perfect for hiding small gifts inside, and those gifts always come from the heart, as the heart appliqué clearly shows. The pattern features several variations.

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

This convertible pinafore dress with knitted-in little hearts fits sizes 74 to 98. It grows along for a while, much to the delight of knitting grandmas and moms.

The pinafore dress has no seams and, with the pattern, is easy for beginners to knit too. Everything is explained well in detail.

Click here for the knitting pattern and more information about the convertible pinafore dress with hearts.




There is also a matching headband with a crocheted heart, which is very simple and quick to knit. It can be easily adjusted to any size.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the headband with heart.

This triangular shawl with a lace pattern and waves is a real eye-catcher. It is knitted from thin cotton and is therefore very airy. Even so, it keeps your shoulders warm on cool days or evenings.

By the way, the triangular shawl can also be worn as a poncho, because it has buttons in the front.

Suitable for advanced knitters with knitting experience. The knitting pattern includes all individual steps and many detailed photos.

Here is the knitting pattern for the triangular shawl with a lace pattern and waves — which can also be transformed into a poncho.

The tissue box with butterflies and hearts is a true classic. It can be used in many ways, looks decorative anywhere, and most of all, it’s quick and easy to crochet. 

Very well suited for beginners with basic knowledge. All steps are clearly shown in the pattern. By the way, leftover yarn can be used wonderfully here.

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

This sweet little pinafore dress for children from about 1.5 to 5 years old is a dream for all knitting moms and grandmas. It can transform and grow with them for quite a long time. The pattern explains everything you need to know.

The little pinafore dress is easy to knit, even for beginners with basic knowledge. There are no seams.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the grow-with-me pinafore skirt for toddlers.

This cowl can be worn in any season, and best of all: it’s quick and easy to knit. A real highlight for beginners!

The knitting pattern is also written in a beginner-friendly way. It contains no abbreviations. The photos are also arranged so that they don’t have to be printed out.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the cowl.

Increase example

Sauna towel

So I’m also in the UFO mood at the end of May. Especially since I just made one out of “diet” yarn (the pillow) and probably won’t finish it this week. I’ll carry that over into May.

I started a second UFO two weeks ago, and it’s still in the early stages. That might also be finished in May. It’s a new door guardian. I’m not quite sure yet what it’s going to end up being.

In any case, I’d love it if there were another thread like this in May where we can showcase our current projects and share ideas.

Great idea with the copying. I’ll do that at the end of the week, though, since I’m still working on a few projects. That’s when it’ll really make sense.

I didn’t manage to post any photos yesterday. Here’s the current state of my cushion - the back this time (I’d already shown the other side here). There’s still a section missing in dusty pink. I hope this doesn’t turn into a UFO.



And here are the baby pants I’ve started. I’m much more tempted to work on them at the moment. Whether I’ll finish them this week ... who knows.

Mel, I know what you mean. It happens especially when I’m crocheting—sometimes I start off crocheting more loosely and then get tighter as I go. That’s also a good candidate for unraveling.

It doesn’t happen to me very often, but if I don’t like a pattern combination or the size turns out differently than I expected, I just unravel it again.

Lately, I’ve often felt the same way as Nina. I try something new and then I don’t like it after all. Many of my designs actually come together while I’m knitting or crocheting.

Petra, you can showcase your UFO here with a before-and-after photo, and you’ll be crowned one of the UFO Queens. :-)

Wow, you guys are so industrious! You’ve made such wonderful things!

Arni, your jacket for Anton turned out really cute. I think it’s a truly lovely creation. That’s such a creative way to use up scraps.

Marion, I really like your sweater, too. A chic piece!

I think I’m creating a UFO right now, actually even two. Because my new project is tempting and calling me so loudly now that I can’t pull myself away from it anymore - it’s the baby summer pants. I finally know what they should look like after unraveling them twice.

Let’s see what I can get done next week. I definitely still want to finish knitting the pillow by the end of April. Tonight I’ll show my results here.

Well, and then I started a new doorstop figure. I’m still tinkering with it a bit. I’ll probably take that into May as a UFO.

And as for the yarn diet, I’m really proud of myself for simply clicking away all the special offers from my favorite shop. It wasn’t easy for me, I have to admit honestly. But I really enjoy seeing my stash shrink for a change.

And do you know what ... I feel such great anticipation when I think about my next yarn purchase!! I’ll probably enjoy that anticipation until mid-May and only order then. There are already a few colors on my list that I absolutely need for some new project ideas.

So, now I’m going to finish writing a pattern, and then I’m off to the garden to knit.

I’ve already done my gardening — I got it done early this morning. Now I’m just finishing up a pattern, and then I’m heading out to the garden to knit.

Right now I’ve got two UFOs on the go, which I actually didn’t want. But the new project is calling so loudly that I just can’t let go of it. 

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend in the sun!

This tissue box with butterflies and hearts is welcome anywhere and quick to crochet. So it’s a wonderful weekend project. It keeps the tissues decoratively hidden. And this cover is also suitable as a gift.

The pattern is written so that even beginners with basic knowledge can manage it well. Everything is explained in detail.

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




There is also a matching small pouch for 10 tissues. It is even quicker to crochet and almost a one-day project. Wonderful for using leftover yarn or also as gift wrapping.

This pattern is also very well suited for beginners with basic knowledge.

Click here for the crochet pattern for the small tissue pouch.

These door guards—disguised as a bear and an owl—are a delight for all children. Because they’ll guard their bedroom door too, without needing a key.

Both door guards are available here as a bundle. They are both easy to crochet, and leftover yarn can be used as well. The pattern is written so that even beginners with basic knowledge can manage it very well.

Here’s the crochet pattern—the bundle with the Guard Bear and Guard Owl.

This sweet bundle includes a baby jacket with a hat and a pair of matching pants. All pieces are knitted from 6-ply sock yarn. The pattern is easy to knit and is of course included in the instructions. It can also be used on both sides. All pieces grow a bit with the baby and fit from approx. 3 to 12 months.

The pattern is beginner-friendly, and the set is easy to make. Basic knitting and crochet skills are required.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the Baby Jacket, Hat, and Pants bundle.

The baby needs a cardigan too. This one is knitted from 6-ply sock yarn and fits approx. 3–12 months. The pattern is easy to knit and is also suitable for beginners (with basic knowledge). It can be used on both sides. A pattern for a hat is also included.

Here is the knitting pattern for the baby cardigan with hat made from sock yarn.

This colorful knitted jacket with pockets and a hood fits children in sizes 92–104. The pockets are knitted in and only sewn on at the back on one side. Otherwise, there are no seams. It is knitted raglan from the top down.

Especially in the transitional seasons, and also on cool summer days, a jacket like this is very practical. Children will appreciate having pockets to store their treasures. And mothers appreciate it when a hood is “built in” too.

Recommended for skilled and experienced knitters.

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

This merino wool cardigan (bottom-up raglan) has a perfect fit thanks to its waffle stitch pattern. The measurements in the pattern are suitable for sizes 38–42. The pockets are knitted right into the fabric, making them very sturdy.

Recommended for skilled and experienced knitters.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the women’s cardigan with pockets.

I would describe this poncho more as a soul warmer. For me, it’s one of my most-worn pieces of clothing. It’s lighter than a jacket, can be quickly pulled over your head, leaves your arms free, and keeps you just as warm as a jacket or vest.

The poncho is knitted from 200 g of sock yarn. The pattern is designed to be very simple, so even beginners with basic knowledge can manage it wonderfully.

Here’s the knitting pattern for the poncho made from sock yarn.

Christina, that looks great! What will it be when it’s finished? ;-)

Warm birthday wishes and have a super-cool birthday! :-)
Treat yourself really well!

Best, Monika

Marion, that looks really great! I absolutely love the pattern!

This sweet little guy is baby's first cuddly bear, shown here in pink for girls. And the best part: it was hand-knitted by Mom or Grandma.

The little bear is very easy and quick to knit, even for beginners with basic knowledge.

The pattern explains all steps clearly and with photos. It is written without abbreviations and is printer-friendly.

Here is the knitting pattern for baby's first cuddly bear.

This (value) set of baby pants, hat, and jacket is knitted entirely from sock yarn. The pattern can be used on both sides. Both variations are explained in the pattern.

There are almost no seams, only at the shoulder. Suitable for beginners with basic skills.

Here is the knitting pattern for the baby set with hat, jacket, and pants.

This summer dress for Teddy Fynn arrived in my shop in the last days of March. Other teddy bears can be dressed for summer with it too.

Well suited for beginners. Basic knowledge should be available.
The pattern contains no abbreviations, and there is an extra print version.

Here is the knitting pattern for Teddy Fynn’s summer dress.

My new addition in April is this raglan sweater for Steiff teddy Fynn. It also fits other teddy bears and dolls that are about 25-30 cm tall.

The sweater is easy to knit and is also suitable for beginners with basic knowledge. Leftover yarn can be used up very well here.

Here is the knitting pattern for the raglan sweater for teddy bears and dolls.

Even small bags are useful—for example, this little bag can hold 10 tissues. It’s quick and easy to crochet, even for beginners with basic skills.

The pattern describes different variations. Leftover yarn is enough for the bag.

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

I’d also like to offer my heartfelt congratulations to the new grandma, Dadade! :-)

I’m still working on my pillow, but I’m already on the back now. To make sure it doesn’t become a UFO, I’m going to finish knitting it before I start anything new.

This pretty children’s sweater with a cotton collar fits children from size 92 to 104. Thanks to its length, it grows with them for a while.

The version with this collar has a comfortable width thanks to a slight V-neck. The special knitting technique for the collar is explained in detail in the pattern. The sweater has few seams. It only needs to be sewn together at the top of the shoulder and for a small section under the arm. It is knitted from the bottom up. The sleeves are simply knitted on with a set of double-pointed needles.
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The pattern is suitable for advanced beginners with knitting experience.

Here’s the knitting pattern for the children’s sweater with collar.

Catalog page

Most of the time, my ideas stem from a need, and then the first images of what it should look like start to form in my mind. Or a friend who works in a clothing store gives me ideas when she tells me what customers are really into right now. That’s how the little bag for tissues came about.

Sometimes I also flip through catalogs, and that’s how new ideas come to me.

And yes, it can also happen that I see a pretty skein of yarn and immediately get an idea of what I could make with it. There are so many possibilities...

Now I just have to share my excitement with you about the super-cute guardian owl that a customer uploaded to the gallery last night. It turned out sooo great! I’m absolutely thrilled, and so is the customer. I especially love that she gave it sleepy eyes. So cute!

Just take a look—you can’t miss the owl (door hanger). :-)