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Thanks, Andrea! :) You could do that too—it’s not difficult at all.

My sister-in-law passed away at the end of January. However, settling her estate is proving to be quite difficult, so we’ll probably have to make the long trip there soon.

It may be summer now, but the next winter is sure to come. I knitted these wrist warmers from merino scraps. They’re perfect for working on the computer in winter. Cold hands are a thing of the past.

The wrist warmers are very easy to knit.

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A few scraps are more than enough for these doll leggings. They fit a size of 40–50 cm and are very easy to knit.

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You can crochet and craft these fun “scrap eaters” using small scraps of various yarns and empty toilet paper rolls. Even kids can help out. Great for holding pens, knitting needles, and much more.

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The weather’s just as awful here today—yesterday we were still having dinner in the garden in the evening. But it’s good for the plants now.

Inge, I’d like this yarn for a jacket, too.

Strawberries

And here’s the little skirt—I’d forgotten about it:

Dear all, after a break, I’m finally back here. Right now, I have a lot of personal matters to take care of, including many things that have come up following a death in the family nearly 1,000 km away. Unfortunately, that doesn’t leave me much time to participate here as I used to—and I only have time to knit in the evenings. But better times are coming, and I’m already looking forward to them. I’ve seen all of your beautiful creations, though, and can only say that I’ve marveled at every single one.

Ruth, you always come up with fantastic ideas—I’m in awe. A flower child—that fits perfectly with this time of year.

Steffi, your pillowcase is gorgeous and the yarn is a dream! I can practically feel it… I’d choose the orange on the far right as the main color.

Petra, your top is sure to turn out amazing once it’s finished. The idea of keeping the yarn in the bowl—brilliant! It’s got such a nice spot there.

Andrea, the pattern you’re knitting right now is super pretty. What will it be when it’s done—a pillow or a blanket?

Claudia, I hope you have lots of fun with your “new one.” My Win7—also about 10 years old—runs like a charm, and I always make sure to back up my data. It’s great that your husband knows his way around computers so well. That’s really awesome.

Katrin, your new Karl looks very promising; I can’t wait to see the final result. They’re not really my colors, but I love the combination—it looks very elegant. Will it be the Karl 1?

What I haven’t shown you here yet is the little skirt and the hat for Juna’s doll. She’ll get these in addition to her own skirt for her birthday. She asked for the hat, and the skirt matches hers. The hat looks really good on my little star, too. I’m going to knit one like that for her as well.



And then I’ve also started knitting a pair of baby pants—for my Julian. Here’s what they look like so far:

All 6 patterns for these washcloths are perfect for knitting while watching TV. Along the way, you’ll discover lovely new patterns that you can also use for many other projects.

A great project for using up leftover yarn, too.

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This colorful children’s skirt for 3- to 4-year-olds is very popular. It’s quick to knit and is a great way to use up lots of colorful yarn scraps.

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This blanket is absolutely amazing!

I’ll admit it—I’m totally hooked on patchwork knitting. It’s so much fun because it’s exciting and leaves so much room for your own creativity. I’ve knitted three Karls so far, and yes—I’ve even designed a little skirt for the dolls and my granddaughter. Once you get the hang of the technique, it’s actually very easy.

Now I’m actually thinking about starting another Karl on a long car ride soon. This time, I’ll knit it with sock yarn and long sleeves, for the cooler season. It’s great to work on while doing other things, and the amount of yarn to bring along is manageable.

Dear Petra,

I’d love to join the line of well-wishers a little late and wish you a particularly wonderful new year of life—full of joy, good health, new ideas, and may you make many people happy with your wonderful offerings.



Warm regards
Monika

Belated congratulations from me, too. May this new year bring you much joy.

Warm regards
Monika

Even small teddy bears (25–30 cm) love new summer clothes. You can knit this outfit quickly and easily from leftover yarn and get a beautiful result.

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If you prefer crocheting:
For even smaller teddy bears (20–25 cm), you can crochet this jacket from leftovers. It’s very simple and easy enough even for beginners.

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I’d also like to belatedly send you my warmest congratulations and best wishes for the new year of your life.

Warm regards
Monika

Yeah, the delivery drivers are probably all under a lot of stress. But did you know you can also have the package sent directly to your local parcel shop? We’ve done that before, too.

Oh dear, Lethyna, then we’ll gladly keep our fingers crossed. I don’t rely on the store staff for that and always print the label myself—right on top of the previous one, of course. So far, that’s worked great with all the packages I send. I’ve had worse experiences with DHL...

The package should make it through as long as it’s clear where it’s supposed to go.

Lethyna, I’d be curious to know what happened with Hermes?
Were both stickers still on the package—the one addressed to you as well?
I’m really interested in how it turned out that you ended up getting the package again.

Dear Margitta,

this isn’t exactly a pleasant situation, of course, and it’s very understandable that you have other things on your mind. But you could also ask to be moved to a later spot on the list.

I wish you lots of strength and hope you’re able to get everything sorted out.

Warm regards
Monika

Wow, Andrea, you’re an artist! The card is sure to bring a lot of joy. It certainly would for me. And I also think that quite a few others will ask you if you’ll make them such beautiful cards.

Thank you, Chris, for your feedback on the signature. I only came up with that idea a while ago, too. 

Maybe you’d like to get involved in our crafting group and show your wonderful work sometime. You’ll enjoy it there, too. Here’s the link:
May Projects 2023: the Crazypatterns Crafting Group

I also came here by chance at the end of 2006, and I liked it right away. Since March 2007, I’ve been contributing here as a designer and have to say it was a very good decision. I still feel very comfortable here, and some private friendships have even developed.

Warm regards
Monika

Dear Chris,

Welcome to our friendly community. I’m sure you’ll settle in quickly and enjoy the exchange here.

Warm regards
Monika

Happy birthday, and have a wonderful time celebrating. Let yourself be pampered and showered with gifts, and enjoy it.



Warm regards
Monika

Little girls love colorful clothing and being able to twirl beautifully in a skirt. You’ll have so much fun knitting this skirt. Knitting with patchwork is like a colorful puzzle, and you can hardly wait to see the finished result.

The skirt fits from about age 4 and can be knitted in any size. I explain how to do that in the pattern.

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Dear Ina,

how wonderful that it’s your birthday today—on my name day. :) That makes me especially happy. I offer you my warmest congratulations and hope that every day is a happy one for you. I also hope that your grandchildren make you feel young again, that your garden enchants you, and that many new sewing projects inspire you. Of course, I also hope you always have plenty of supplies so you can enthusiastically do whatever makes your heart sing.

I’m so glad you’re here and that you enrich our wonderful community with your very special contributions. May the sun continue to shine so brightly within you.



Warm regards from Monika

... at first he was at a loss, but...

This cute onesie fits small teddy bears or dolls measuring 25–35 cm. It’s also easy for toddlers to put on and take off because it has no buttons. Teddy bears especially look very cute in it.

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This cute two-piece set fits dolls measuring 43–50 cm, as well as newborns. It is knitted top down in raglan style and looks absolutely adorable when worn.

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Wow, Yvonne, the package is already here! Great! You’ve picked out some really beautiful yarn. I have some colorful yarn like that too, but I still don’t know what to make of it. Well, I’m sure it’ll come to me eventually. I’m curious to see what you’ll work your magic with. If it doesn’t turn into clothing, synthetic yarn is definitely useful either way.

Now it’s the next one of us who gets to look forward to a wool bath. And it won’t be toooo long before it lands at my place. Since I’m not traveling right now—I’ll be going later in May—this works out perfectly. I’m really looking forward to it and have quite a bit of wool lying around that’s ready to move on.

Ina, that’s really a very funny idea. It was a holiday, after all, so everything just takes a little longer. I’m also already excited to see what’s shown next.

The knitting pattern for this cheerful, colorful patchwork skirt has just arrived in my shop. It’s the perfect garment for little girls ages 4 and up. They’re sure to love this skirt and be admired when they wear it. And you’ll love this new knitting experience, because it’s really fun.

The skirt fits little girls from about age 4 and can also be knitted in other sizes. I explain this in the pattern.

Now summer can come; this little skirt will make everyone happy.

Click here for the knitting pattern

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Dear Marion,

I’d also like to join in the belated birthday wishes and wish you a particularly wonderful new year of life—with everything that’s important to you.



Warm regards, Monika

I’ll continue with Z...

Zucchini salad

Cyprus

Pear green

Chenille yarn

... it was nowhere to be found just then...

Summer is coming soon, and babies can be dressed in something nice and airy. These cotton pants can be knitted with short or long legs. They make kicking those little legs fun and are also great for crawling.

The pants even grow with your baby for a while and still fit a toddler at 1.5 years old. Easy to knit with the pattern.

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A great stash-busting project for the weekend is this sleeping bag for little dolls or teddy bears up to 20 cm. It’s quick and easy to knit and will bring great joy to any toddler. You can even knit it in two versions, so several favorite little friends can get cozy in a sleeping bag.

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Wow, Tina, what a surprise—to receive such a wonderful prize on your birthday, too. Pure joy! Celebrating your birthday on vacation is also really nice; I’m sure you were able to treat yourself.

Thanks to all of you. I hope you’re all having a wonderful weekend here with spring-like temperatures. Spring is finally here for us, and I’m going to enjoy the garden. I’m really looking forward to it.

To do that, they needed help from...

Wow, Marlies, what beautiful yarn you’ve picked out! I’d love it too—it’s so beautifully colorful. I hope you have lots of fun with the yarn, and I’m already excited to see what beautiful things you’ll create with it.

This whole package situation is pretty crazy. But it’s not Hermes’ fault. Here, it happens very often—especially with DHL. It always depends on the delivery people; they’re all under time pressure. For us, Hermes has actually been the best for a long time. At DHL, they’re constantly training new people, and they don’t know the ropes at all. Twice we’ve received an exchange package from Ina that we had to replace right away because it was no longer usable. Until now, we’ve had to pay close attention to the weight of the package. Now we can use thicker, sturdier boxes.

Have a great weekend—spring is really in the air here.

I like to knit doll clothes with leftover cotton yarn—this little cardigan, for example, with the matching hat. It fits dolls measuring 43–50 cm and also small newborns.

The cardigan is knitted as a top-down raglan and has no seams.

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You can knit a children's sweater very nicely from soft sock yarn. My granddaughter loves it very much, and it still fits her even at age 7. She received it when she was 5 years old.

The sweater is easy to knit and has no seams. The collar keeps the neck nice and warm, and the button placket at the front makes it comfortable to put on and take off.

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This pretty knitted pair of pants for toddlers is also made from sock yarn. It has a pretty cable pattern on the sides. The straps and the cuff at the bottom ensure that the pants can grow along well—with toddlers from age 1.

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Thanks, Ines, for your well-wishes. Linja is doing really well, and the last checkup looked quite promising. If things are even better next week, she’ll be allowed—with some precautions—to go back to the Waldorf school on Wednesday. Phew… we’re really relieved.
I can imagine how you’re feeling right now with the renovation. Phew… I really don’t like that kind of thing at all. But the result is definitely always worth it.

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone, and enjoy spring, no matter what it brings.

Dear Tina,

here are some belated congratulations on successfully completing another year. :)

For this new year of your life, I wish you lots of joy in everything you have and do, and that you continue to make many people happy with your beautiful ideas.



Warm regards
Monika

... one of the kids discovered something else ...

But what’s inside the boxes?

colorful boxes...