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This tissue box cover featuring butterflies and hearts is also creative and looks decorative anywhere—for example, in the nursery, the bathroom, the restroom, or on the coffee table.

The cover is easy to crochet and is perfect for beginners with basic skills. All the steps are explained clearly and simply, some with photos. This is also a great way to use up leftover yarn and experiment with many different color combinations.

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

With these cute gnomes, you can give your creativity free rein. They can be crocheted and decorated in all sorts of colors (for example, using leftover yarn) and with lots of adorable faces.

The gnomes are very easy to crochet and are great for beginners. Basic crochet skills should be present.  The gnomes can be filled with all sorts of utensils and also make a wonderful gift for young and old alike.

Here is the crochet pattern for the gnome family.

Note: The gnomes are available in my shop as a value set together with a gnome house, which can also be used as a utensil basket.



These two cute door guards—the bear and the owl—are creative, colorful, and extremely useful. Children of all ages especially love them, because now they can finally play undisturbed by adults without locking themselves in.

Both door guards are easy to crochet—even for beginners with basic skills. The patterns explain all the steps clearly and include photos.

Click here for the value pack of door guards—the owl and the bear together. Both are also available as separate patterns.

Bring this colorful spring meadow to your table. It instantly spreads good cheer and opens your heart in every season. The spring meadow consists of several parts, for example large placemats, small coasters, both with a flower border, plus various ideas for egg cozies and scattered flowers.

All pieces can be crocheted quickly and easily, and leftover yarn can be used here too.

Super suitable for beginners (with basic knowledge).

Here is the crochet pattern for the spring meadow with egg cozies.

Mel, your fairy garden looks great! I love elves and fairies and have lots of them scattered around my apartment.

This neck warmer is a great project for beginners (with basic knowledge). It can be easily adapted to any size, so it’s also suitable for children.

The pattern explains all the steps very simply and is written without abbreviations and in a printer-friendly format.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the neck warmer.

In this box, tissues are always decoratively packaged, and it looks lovely anywhere—whether in the nursery, the bathroom, the restroom, or on the coffee table.

The box is very easy to crochet—even for beginners with basic skills. All steps are described very simply and with photos.

Tip: a lovely gift idea and a great way to use up leftover yarn!

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

This adjustable strappy skirt with a knitted-in heart pattern fits toddlers from about 1.5 to 5 years old. It’s knitted in one piece from the bottom up with no seams. 

The pattern is written so that even beginners with basic skills can easily follow along. All steps are explained very clearly and accompanied by photos.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the adjustable strappy skirt.

Petra, I’m also glad that you and your cat are doing great again! :-)

It’s raining here and pretty chilly compared to the last few days. No big deal. I have some urgent work to take care of today anyway, and tomorrow too. So it works out perfectly.

Have a wonderful day, everyone!

Warm regards
Monika

Hooray, I finished knitting one side of my pillow this morning. The other side will look completely different. I like being able to switch things up however I feel like it.

This is what one side looks like now. Both colors have different patterns.

Wow, you’ve all been busy. I’m back online now and have started catching up on all the important threads. Yesterday I just relaxed and did almost nothing. I really needed that.

In the evening, I worked on my new pillowcase. It’s already looking really great. I’ll show you a photo tomorrow. Maybe I’ll manage to finish knitting one side today.

Ida, your shawl turned out great. “Shame wool”... where did you come up with a word like that? It really doesn’t sound very nice. Every type of yarn wants to be loved—didn’t you know that? ;-)

The little booties are also absolutely adorable in this color combination.

I wish you all a great start to the week and will check in again once I’ve finished one side of the pillowcase.

Warm regards, Monika

This polo sweater for toddlers (approx. size 86/92) is a real eye-catcher, not only because of the button placket and collar, but also because of the knitted-on heart and flower. The sweater is knitted from lightweight cotton, making it suitable for any season. 

What makes it special: thanks to the button placket, the sweater has plenty of room and is easy to put on.

Suitable for advanced beginners with knitting experience. The pattern describes all steps very well and shows some of them with photos.

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

This baby strappy dress grows with your child for a whole year. It fits from about 6 to 18 months.
The dress is quick and easy to knit, even for beginners with basic skills. All steps are explained in detail and clearly, with some accompanied by photos.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the grow-with-me baby strappy dress. 

This adjustable pinafore skirt with knitted-in hearts is a hit with any knitting mom or grandma. It fits toddlers from 1.5 to 5 years old! What makes it special: It’s versatile, quick and easy to knit, and absolutely beginner-friendly. Some basic knitting skills should be enough.

The pattern is written in detail; each step is clearly explained and in some cases supplemented with photos.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the adjustable pinafore skirt for toddlers.

These grow-with-me leggings for toddlers are extremely comfortable. They fit well and are also nice and stretchy. The leggings grow with your child from size 96 to 98. Regular sock yarn can also be used instead of the yarn specified. Perfect for cool days during the transition seasons.

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

Click here for the knitting pattern for the toddler leggings.

A colorful pull-on hat with a scarf collar that can be opened at the front is a comfortable solution for babies and toddlers who don’t want anything pulled over their heads. It’s best to start knitting it now, because the next fall and winter are sure to come.

The hat is quick and easy to knit, even for beginners with basic knowledge. The pattern describes all steps in detail and partly with photos.

Here is the knitting pattern for the hat with scarf collar for babies and toddlers.

This pretty, colorful children’s jacket is knitted from the top down using raglan sleeves. It has a practical hood and pockets, which kids love. The jacket grows with the child for a while and fits sizes 92 to 104.

Some knitting experience is required, so it’s best suited for intermediate knitters. The pattern is written in detail and includes photos.

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

This sweet little pinafore dress grows with your child from size 74 to 98. It’s versatile, quick and easy to knit, and can be worn in any season.

The knitting pattern is also easy to understand for beginners with basic knowledge. All steps are clearly explained and partly shown with photos.

Here’s the knitting pattern for the pinafore dress - sizes 74 - 98



There is also a matching headband, which is especially practical and useful on cool summer days. It can be knitted very easily for any size, even by beginners (with basic knowledge).

Here’s the knitting pattern for the headband for babies and toddlers.

This baby set consists of cuffed pants, a jacket, and a hat. It is knitted entirely from 6-ply sock yarn and keeps baby nice and warm. These garments are also very useful for little babies on cool summer days.

The size is designed so that the clothes grow with the baby from about 3 to 12 months.

Also suitable for beginners with basic skills. All pieces can be knitted quickly and have almost no seams. The stitch pattern is simple and reversible. Both variations are shown.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the baby set made from sock yarn—consisting of pants, a jacket, and a hat. 

This pretty children's sweater with a collar fits children in sizes 92–104, as it has a length that grows with them. It is made of thin cotton and is therefore suitable for any season.

The 15-page pattern is written in a print-friendly way, meaning the photos are placed on pages that do not need to be printed. In addition, everything is written out without abbreviations.

Advanced beginners with knitting experience can easily make the sweater.

Here is the knitting pattern for the children's sweater with a collar.

Steiff teddy Fynn needs perfectly fitting clothes. Here they are!

This raglan sweater is quick and easy to knit and fits him perfectly. But it doesn’t just fit Fynn; it also fits other bears and dolls about 25–30 cm tall.



Well suited for beginners. The pattern describes all the steps in an easy-to-understand way.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the raglan sweater for Teddy Fynn.


This summer outfit is also knitted to fit Steiff teddy Fynn perfectly. It consists of a short-sleeved sweater and sports shorts. This set is also well suited for beginners. 


Click here for the knitting pattern for Teddy Fynn’s summer clothes.

Both patterns are suitable for beginners (with basic knowledge) and contain no abbreviations. Each also includes a print file and a version with photos.

I’m back from my first campervan trip in absolutely beautiful weather. :-)
It was really strange to be offline for a day and a half, without CP...

Petra, I read that you have turtles—how lovely! I used to have some too, and I really missed them after I moved. Luckily, I was able to give them into good hands, because a friend of mine also had four of them.

We’re about to set off on our first RV trip of the year. And I’m really looking forward to it. Whether it’s Friday the 13th or not—for me, it’s always been a great day without anything unusual happening.

Have a great time here, everyone, and enjoy life!

Arni, white goes wonderfully with light blue. I’m sure you’ll find a fantastic solution for Anto’s jacket so it becomes a truly one-of-a-kind piece.

I designed my pillowcase tonight. Another pattern mix—I’m totally into that right now. And a color mix, too—wine red with natural. Just the thought of it fills me with pure excitement. And when I placed my sample piece on a pillow earlier to test it out… oh man, the feeling of stroking the wool is incredible. I can already picture it so clearly once it’s finished. My sample piece is actually as big as half of one side of a pillow. I’m already in love with this pillow. :-)

Wool is just so lovely and definitely an essential part of life. :-)

Tomorrow (Friday) we’re setting off on our first campervan trip of the year. I’m really looking forward to it—including knitting on the road. I’ll only be online via my tablet until Saturday evening, and probably just briefly on Friday evening.

Have a great start to the weekend!

Love from Monika

Lace pattern (what else?) ;-)

Wool dresser

Hey Marion, how cool! :-) That’s going to be a great piece!

Well, I know you need your hands. I’ll try cloning them… grin…
In any case, knitting and crocheting have never been as much fun as they are with you all here. I just had to say that. :-)

I really enjoy bringing my own ideas to life and trying new things. Designing is actually a creative process that has to mature inside me first. The actual making then goes pretty quickly. And usually, right in the middle of it, I already have a new project calling out to me. :-)

I often wake up in the morning already thinking excitedly about what I’ll design next. These days, I always need a pen and a notepad nearby so I can jot down my ideas right away.

For me, the little details are what make it especially fun. Sometimes they’re appliqués, sometimes different stitch patterns, or little details I incorporate.

Something that just came to mind and that I find kind of funny... A year ago, when I started here, I still thought I didn’t have too little time for knitting and crocheting and that my shop would grow only very slowly. Now I amaze myself. Especially through the leftover yarn/UFO/yarn diet thread, I’ve really gotten into the swing of things. I use every free minute to knit or crochet. A day without yarn - that’s just not possible anymore.

And that really fills me with joy all over again! :-)

Yeah, Heike, that’s exactly what I love about it—that I already have the supplies for everything I plan to make. After all, when I bought them, I already had a pretty good idea of what they could become.

Right now, I could use at least six hands to bring my ideas to life. ;-)

The stripes on this poncho come naturally from the sock yarn. It’s very easy to knit, even for beginners with basic skills. I used 200 g of sock yarn with a cashmere blend for this poncho. It’s especially soft. I now simply wear it over a sweater between seasons when I get a bit chilly. I take the poncho with me everywhere because it’s very easy to fit into any bag.

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

This cute, colorful children’s jacket with a special striped pattern is extremely practical, especially during the transitional seasons. It’s comfortable, has pockets (very important for children), and a hood in case a cool wind does come up.

The jacket is knitted in one piece with raglan from the top down. Only one back side of the pockets is sewn on; otherwise there are no seams.

The pattern is written in a print-friendly format. It includes pages with and without photos. The described size fits sizes 92–104, so the jacket grows with the child.

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

This triangular shawl quickly draws attention with its beautiful lace pattern and waves. It is fun to knit (for advanced knitters).

The shawl can be buttoned at the front, so it can also be worn as a poncho, depending on your wishes and needs.

It is knitted from lightweight cotton, nice and airy, yet still keeps your shoulders and upper body warm on cool days.

Here is the knitting pattern for the triangular shawl with lace pattern and waves.

These two door guards—available as either a bear or an owl, depending on your personal preference—make for a cute and very useful door decoration. They hang from the doorknob and just need to be turned in the right direction. This way, they clearly indicate whether you’re allowed to enter or not.

They’re an absolute hit, especially with children. This makes it easy to avoid their wish to lock themselves in. 

The door guards are quick and easy to crochet. The pattern is written in such great detail—including photos—that even beginners can work with it very well. Basic crochet skills are required.

Click on the photos to get to the crochet patterns.





Note: My shop also offers a value pack with both patterns together.

Yeah, Heike, I totally agree with you. :-)
I probably wouldn’t have stuck with it on my own (and why should I?) and it wouldn’t have been any fun either. Achieving something together is really great.

I’m definitely going to keep up the yarn diet well into May. I’ve already got the next skeins ready and can’t wait to turn them into pretty things.

Right now I’m knitting a few gauge swatches and trying out some new patterns with them. I already have a pretty clear idea for the pillowcase. I want the front and back to look different.

Something else that’s tempting me—as quick little projects in between—are guest towels and small washcloths to go with it. I already have a few ideas floating around in my head. ;-) That’s a great way to use up leftover yarn, especially when there isn’t enough for a bigger project.

Marion, thank you! :-)
Your sweater looks great, too! It looks like we finished our sweaters at almost the same time—awesome!

Yes, I’m actually looking forward to wearing the sweater for the first time at Lake Chiemsee. It’s supposed to be nice and warm this weekend. We’ll see. 

Horsetail

Pruning shears

Wishing you all the best on your special day and a wonderful celebration with everything that brings joy to your heart, Mathisa! May this new year of your life bring you much joy.

Happy birthday, and here’s to a wonderful new year of life with everything that goes with it: good health, loved ones, and many moments of happiness!

Thanks for pointing that out, Ruth—I actually made a mistake there. Dividing grams by yardage—how did I even come up with that…? Hmm… You don’t even need to be a math teacher to see that. ;-)

If I divide 4,000 g by 50, I actually get 80 skeins—wow! That means I can really stock up… yay!! By the way, I’m already noticing that my cotton stash is starting to run low, and I’ll have to restock by June at the latest… another thing to look forward to!!

From now on, I’m going to keep track of how much my finished projects weigh and what yardage they have. I’m curious to see what the final tally will be.

Sabine, I’m really impressed by how much you work through! :-) And, admittedly, I’m also a little jealous of your stash. I’d feel like I was in the Land of Milk and Honey. Unfortunately (or fortunately?), I don’t have the space for it.

So, apart from weaving in the ends, the summer sweater—I’d actually call it more of a tunic—is finished.
Here’s what it looks like from the front and back. Unfortunately, I couldn’t take a better photo today—I’ll post one later.



And here’s a close-up of some of the patterns. This way, you might be able to see that it’s a heart-shaped lace pattern.

cuddling

Top 1: The Round Collar and Shoulder Warmer 

This pretty cotton round collar is very practical and quick to knit. Especially ideal for beginners (with basic knowledge). Everything is explained very simply and clearly. The pattern has no abbreviations and is written in a printer-friendly format.  Just click on the photo—it will take you to the knitting pattern.



Top 2: The Tissue Box with Butterflies and Hearts

This decorative box is also very practical and looks good anywhere, whether it’s in the child’s/baby’s room, in the bathroom, restroom, or on the coffee table. The box is quick and easy to crochet. Beginners (with basic knowledge) will enjoy making it too. The pattern describes all steps in detail and with photos.

You can get to the crochet pattern via the photo.



Top 3: The Growing Pinafore Skirt for Toddlers from approx. 1.5 to 5 years

This sweet little pinafore skirt with a knitted-in heart pattern is a true quick-change artist. It will fit the little girl for several years, much to the delight of the knitting mom or grandma. It is easy to knit, even for beginners (with basic knowledge). All steps are explained very clearly in the pattern, and there are also photos included.

You can get to the knitting pattern via the photo.

Oh, I just pulled some new yarn out of the drawer and it left a really big hole—yay! That means there’s room for a few new skeins, which I’m really looking forward to.

My summer sweater is pretty much done. I just need to sew up the shoulder seams and weave in the ends. I’ll do that tomorrow. And then I have two projects in mind. I’m still designing the baby pants. And the second one will either be a pillow or… I have no idea. Once again, I’m having a hard time deciding.

Our RV is ready to go, and we’re heading to Lake Chiemsee this weekend. I’ll need something simple to knit there. That’s why the pillow. As a stopgap, so to speak, until I finish my new designs.

Here’s what my summer sweater looks like from the front now:

Motorhome

Christina, that sounds super exciting, what you’re planning there. Please be sure to post photos of your masterpieces in the April Diet thread! :-)

What exactly is a “galactic wash mitt,” by the way??

And I’m also really curious about your comfort blanket!

This raglan sweater belongs to Steiff teddy Fynn, who feels very comfortable in it. But it also fits other teddy bears and dolls that are approx. 25–30 cm tall.

The sweater is easy and quick to knit, even for beginners with basic knowledge. There are two patterns—one with photos and one print version. It is also written without abbreviations.

Here’s the knitting pattern for the sweater for teddy bears and dolls measuring 25–30 cm tall.

Leftover yarn is perfect for this colorful spring meadow set featuring placemats, egg cozies, and decorative table scatter. All pieces are quick and easy to crochet, even for beginners with basic skills.

The pattern contains no abbreviations and is written in a print-friendly format. The images are on separate pages.

Click here for the crochet pattern for the spring meadow. 

This little pouch for 10 tissues is great for crocheting from leftover yarn. It’s practical and makes a lovely gift or small present.

Very suitable for beginners, as long as you have basic skills. The pattern describes every step very precisely and very simply. Several variations are presented in it.

Here’s the crochet pattern for the little tissue pouch.

I’m definitely sticking with it, and I’m glad I’m not the only one. :-)

As far as I’m concerned, there doesn’t need to be a single winner, because I think we’ve all done our best—each in our own way. For me, it’s about mastering myself—that I’ve managed to overcome my “impulses” (like buying yarn on a whim) so successfully.

Overall, it makes me feel good that I stuck with it so well and that there’s room for new yarn again. I probably wouldn’t have used up so much without this motivation.

That’s why I’m happy to start again in August. In the meantime, I’ll stock up enough to get me through the winter.