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This cute little sleepy bear for babies and toddlers is very easy to knit. It consists entirely of knit stitches. The pattern is written in a print-friendly format and contains no abbreviations, making it perfect for beginners. Basic knitting skills are required.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the sleepy bear for babies.

This sweet baby set made from sock yarn consists of a little jacket, pants, and a hat. The pattern uses only knit and purl stitches and is easy to knit with the pattern.

Suitable for experienced knitters. The pattern describes all the steps in detail. The set fits from approx. 3–12 months.

Here is the baby set made from sock yarn.

The pants and jacket are also available separately in my shop.

This children’s sweater with a collar is knitted using only knit stitches, purl stitches, and slipped stitches. The measurements fit sizes 92 to 104. The sweater is a little longer at first and looks especially cute on girls.

The pattern is written to be printer-friendly, as the photos are placed on separate pages. Additionally, there are no abbreviations.

Suitable for experienced beginners with some knitting experience.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the children’s sweater with a collar.

This poncho cape is easy to knit using knit and purl stitches in sock yarn. It’s designed to fit sizes 36–42/44.

The pattern is written so that even beginners with basic knowledge can use it easily. Everything is written out in full without abbreviations. The photos are placed on separate pages, so they don’t have to be printed out as well.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the poncho cape made with sock yarn.

The duck felt a strong maternal instinct welling up inside her, and she wondered if the ducklings might belong to her… because she was a bit forgetful and couldn’t remember where she’d laid her eggs…

So, the next “unfinished” project is now finally done. Fynn is absolutely thrilled with his new cozy sweater. Take a look—this is what he looks like wearing it and without it (you can see the unfinished version above):



It turned out a bit long, even on the sleeves. But that way, it’ll fit other dolls or teddy bears, too. You can just knit a few fewer rows. In any case, I like Fynn even better now. :-)

That only left the problem of the duck feed...

Yes, I’ve already finished my UFOs, Josefa.
But I’m still diligently using up leftover yarn and my diet yarn. :-)

Then the Easter Bunny had a brilliant idea—yes, that’s it!

Happy Birthday, dear Romy! Have a wonderful time and celebrate in style. May the coming year bring you lots of great surprises.

Warm regards
Monika

“I can’t swim… and… I have to show the little ducklings how it’s done.”

Ah, thanks for the measurements, Christina! I’ll keep that in mind. It’s quite possible that Linja’s dolls are similar sizes.

I have a bear that’s about 40 cm tall, who’s also a bit “chubby.” At least his sweaters fit dolls of that size, too.

Your dolls are probably totally cute. If only I had more space.... sigh...
Then that could be another hobby.

I wish everyone here a wonderful weekend with plenty of time for crafting!

Warm regards
Monika

Marion, I’m excited to see the doll’s outfit. I’m sure you’ll show it to us, I suppose.

Thanks, Marion! :-)
It’s really fun to make little things like this. Best of all, it’s quick.
I have some leftover yarn—or just a single skein of a certain color. I often do that when placing orders because I like the colors. And then I just see what I can make out of them, like I’m doing now.
In the process, I’ve already discovered colors that I’m definitely going to order in larger quantities—starting in May, of course—after world domination. ;-)

Let’s be honest, if it weren’t for this diet challenge, I wouldn’t have thought so quickly to use up these single skeins. So it really is good for something..... tsk tsk.

Christina, how big are your dolls? I’m actually looking for different sizes for my designs right now.

Hehe, Caro, then my Fynn says hi to yours too. :-)
He’s already looking forward to his new sweater. I’m curious to see what it’ll look like when it’s finished.

That looks great, Petra—very artistic!

So, the baby bear is now finished being knitted for. With a sleeping bag and sweater, it’s well equipped to help a cuddly child fall asleep. I thought the clothing could be knitted up again quickly if it gets worn out. ;-)

This is what the little bear looks like dressed now — next to it is the sweater by itself:

 
That means another UFO has landed.

The next project — of course all made from diet yarn — is already on the needles. It’s going to be a little sweater for my Steiff teddy Fynn. This is what it looks like so far:



Fynn will gradually get more clothes after that, for example a pair of pants. Right now I’m having fun trying out a few patterns and color combinations on the little sweaters. I may use some of them for larger sweaters.

I already replied… but once again, my reply isn’t showing up here.

Christina, I took a look at my bears… wow, there sure are a lot of them. The smaller ones are scattered all over the place. I have two in the bedroom, and in the living room are my four Steiff bears and a few others. Here’s a photo of the Steiff teddy bears. Some of them are wearing sweaters that I knitted or crocheted for my son’s bears 40 years ago. Now it’s time for something new.



First up is the youngest one—Fynn, the one in the overalls. He’s getting a new sweater, which I’ve already started. Size-wise, it should also fit Knopf (the one with the yellow sweater and red pants). The four of them are all about the same size.

I’ve already picked out a few colors from my stash of yarn, and I’m going to experiment a bit with patterns. Fynn’s sweater is looking really cute so far—take a look:


Once the sweaters are finished, I’ll knit some pants to go with them, too. Knitting little things like this is just so much fun. 

Once they’d calmed down again, he set off another fit of laughter among the ducks, because he stammered: 

He simply had to seize this opportunity, so he plucked up the courage to ask the ducks:

Hi Christina,

I can’t find your post in the thread—only here on its own. And I hope you get this reply now, too.

Wow, that’s so cool that you and your son are bear fans, too! We have bears scattered all over the place. I’ve decided that they’re all going to get knitted outfits now. That way, I can try out a few new patterns and ideas on little mini sweaters. I’ve already picked out a few colors from my yarn stash that I want to combine.

It’ll probably be not just sweaters, but some trousers too. I’m having a blast with this right now. :-)

This flowerpot cover with butterflies brings a springtime feeling and looks very pretty as table decor. It can be crocheted in colors to match any potted flower and also makes excellent gift wrapping.

The flowerpot cover is very quick to crochet and also well suited for beginners—with basic knowledge.

Here is the crochet pattern for the flowerpot cover with butterflies.

This colorful flower meadow will get the whole family into a spring mood. It consists of large placemats and matching smaller coasters with a flower border, various ideas for egg cozies, and floral scatter decorations. You can use up lots of colorful leftover yarn for the spring meadow.

Beginners with basic knowledge will really get their money’s worth here. Everything is easy and quick to crochet. Best to get started right away.

Here’s the crochet pattern for the spring flower meadow with egg cozies and placemats.

The weekend is a great time to equip the family with door hangers. Every housemate will be happy about them, and keys will be a thing of the past. 

Now a little bear or an owl takes over the role of door guard. Everyone is sure to have fun with them, and the little animals will be used eagerly.

Both are easy and quick to crochet, even for beginners who have basic knowledge. Everything is explained very well in the patterns.

Here you can get both as a double pack - owl and little bear

This decorative tissue box with butterflies and hearts looks great anywhere—for example, in the bathroom, restroom, baby’s or child’s room, or even on the coffee table. The colors can be customized to match your decor. By the way, it also makes a great gift.

It’s quick to crochet, and even beginners (with basic skills) will find it very rewarding. Each step is explained in detail and accompanied by several pictures.

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

This sweet little pinafore skirt for toddlers with knitted-in hearts grows with your child from about 1.5 to 5 years. Over time, it turns into a little skirt without straps.

The skirt is knitted in one piece from the bottom up. Beginners can also work well with the pattern. Everything is explained step by step. 

The following basic skills are required:

• Knit stitches, purl stitches, yarn over, and knitting in the round
• Right-leaning and left-leaning decreases (also briefly explained here)
• Binding off stitches
• Changing colors in the round
• Knitting buttonholes (also explained here in individual steps)
• Crocheting a foundation chain
• Crocheting slip stitches, double crochet, treble crochet, and a magic ring (for the little heart appliqué)

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

This cowl / shoulder warmer is ideal for any season. It can be knitted quickly and easily from one skein of cotton, even by beginners with basic skills.

The pattern is optimized for beginners. It contains no abbreviations. Photos are placed on extra pages and therefore do not need to be printed.

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

Everything you’re planning sounds really interesting. :-)
I’m going to do some cleaning this weekend—it’s desperately needed. Especially since I have guests coming over on Monday and there’s yarn lying around everywhere.

The rest of the time, I’ll finish knitting my UFO—the sweater for Baby Bear. And then I’ll knit one more sweater for another little bear. You see, I’ve loved teddy bears ever since I was very little. And that’s why, besides lots of yarn, I also have… lots of teddy bears.

Should the Easter Bunny just ask them if they want to adopt the little ducklings?

With these play kitchen ingredients, you’ll make your child or grandchild very happy—maybe as an Easter surprise?

Children ages 2 and up want to imitate everything adults do, even in the kitchen. Here, you give them the opportunity to get creative with food. Yes, it can even happen that children who were previously picky eaters develop a whole new appreciation for vegetables, for example, through play. I’ve deliberately chosen healthy ingredients here to pique the child’s interest.

All these items can be crocheted very easily and quickly—even by beginners with basic skills. It’s so much fun to crochet such lovely gifts for your children or grandchildren. It makes you feel like a kid again.

What makes this special: This pattern is written without any abbreviations. Plus, the photos are on separate pages, so you don’t have to print them out.

Click here for the crochet pattern for the play kitchen accessories.



This play kitchen food set stimulates the imagination—especially in toddlers—and they’ll have a blast preparing their own meals.

Children ages 2 and up want to do everything just like adults. Here, they get the chance to be creative with food. Yes, it might even happen that picky eaters develop a new appreciation for food through play. I deliberately chose healthy ingredients here, which also helps spark the child’s interest in vegetables.

All these items are quick and easy to crochet, even for beginners with basic skills. It’s great fun to crochet such lovely gifts for your own children or grandchildren.

What makes this special: This pattern contains no abbreviations. And the photos are placed on separate pages so you don’t have to print them.

Click here for the crochet pattern for the crocheted kitchen ingredients.

With this little crocheted bag, toddlers can go shopping with their parents. They’ll surely love being able to carry part of the groceries themselves—for example, a banana and an apple—or other small items.

The pattern also shows how to crochet little carrots and lemons. These can be used to stock the play store, for example, so kids can pretend to go shopping at home. The bag is about 17 cm tall, and the size can easily be adjusted as desired.

It’s very well suited for beginners with basic crochet skills.

What makes it special: The pattern is written in a user-friendly way, since the photos are placed on separate pages and don’t need to be printed out. There are also no abbreviations.

Click here for the crochet pattern for the small shopping bag for toddlers, complete with contents.



With this cute little bag, toddlers can help their parents with the shopping. It can hold, for example, a banana and an apple. The pattern also includes little carrots and lemons, so the play store can be stocked and shopping can be played at home. The bag is about 17 cm tall, and the size can easily be made larger.

All the pieces can be crocheted quickly and easily—even by beginners. Basic crochet skills are required.

What makes this special: The pattern is print-friendly, as the photos are placed on separate pages. Plus, there are no abbreviations.

Click here for the crochet pattern for the little shopping bag for toddlers, complete with contents. 



Caro, I’d love to watch it grow. I’m excited to see how it turns out! :-)

But the Easter Bunny had taken on quite a tricky task, because it occurred to him that the ducklings also needed a swimming instructor—oh dear!

Happy Birthday, and I wish you many wonderful moments—today and throughout the coming year.
You’re the star of the show today. Enjoy it!

Warm regards
Monika

All the best and happy birthday, Ulrike!
Have a wonderful time and a great celebration with your loved ones.

Warm regards
Monika

Yeah, Michaela, I’m also curious to see how it’ll look when it’s finished. Reading about your yarn shopping… it really makes me long for some myself. Although… I console myself quite well with my beautiful stash of yarn. By the way, I walked right past some balls of yarn while shopping today—I touched them (yeah, yeah...), but quickly put them back... pat on the back again. After all, world domination is important enough to me.

Caro, that looks great—what are you crocheting there? What will it be when it’s finished?

With this colorful spring meadow—featuring the large placemat, the small coasters, the fun egg cozies, and the scattered flowers—breakfast will taste even better.

The large placemats also look very decorative in the center of the table.

All pieces are quick and easy to crochet and can be finished in time for Easter. Also very well suited for beginners with basic skills.



Click here for the crochet pattern for the colorful spring meadow with egg cozies, placemats, and more.

As you can see here, Josefa, quite a bit has been added since your last visit. :-)
So things are going very well!

Since the little ducklings had adopted the Easter Bunny as their mom, he went straight to the neighbor’s basket and made himself comfortable there with his foundlings.

That’s wonderful, Christina! This is another highlight in your life. I’m so happy for you!

Thanks, Josefa—that’s great! :-)

Thanks to Mel, I can now admire your cute cats, too. And now some of them can be seen here as well. Very cute and cuddly!

I also really love the picture by the window on the radiator. :-) A real showpiece!

Oh, Christina, I wish your grandchild and the parents all the best. It seems the little one just had to come into the world right now.

I’m currently knitting some clothes for Baby Bear. It’s a sweater. The sleeping bag is already finished.

Today, I was so happy to send my granddaughter the crocheted pieces for the play kitchen, along with a little shopping bag with contents. She turns 2 on Monday and will get them for her birthday. She’ll be so happy!

A poncho cape is a wonderfully light and comfortable solution for the transitional season. It’s knitted from sock yarn and keeps you warm without feeling constricting. It can even be worn on cool summer evenings—and it looks pretty, too.

Suitable for beginners with some knitting experience.

What makes it special:
The pattern is written without abbreviations, and you don’t need to print out the photos—they’re on separate pages.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the sock yarn poncho cape.

This colorful hooded cardigan for toddlers, complete with pockets, is perfect for the transitional season. The hood can be quickly pulled up when it gets chilly. And pockets are essential for little ones—they’re where they hide their treasures.

The size described fits from approximately size 92 to 104, so the cardigan will grow with your child for a while.
The cardigan is knitted from merino wool, top-down with raglan shaping, and has almost no seams. Only the pockets need to be sewn on along one side.

All steps and techniques are clearly explained in the 33-page pattern, mostly with pictures. However, some knitting experience is absolutely essential!

What makes this special:
The pattern is written to be printer-friendly. It includes some pages with only photos and others with only text.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the colorful children’s jacket.

This cute little strappy dress with hearts for toddlers brings fresh colors and a springtime vibe. The best part: it grows with your child for a while, from size 74 to 98. The strappy dress is a true chameleon—it looks adorable with different straps, and later on, you can simply leave them off.

The dress has no seams and is knitted from slightly lustrous mercerized cotton. The hearts are easily worked into the pattern using a knit-purl stitch pattern.

Even beginners can easily knit this strappy dress. However, basic knitting skills are required.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the strappy dress for babies and toddlers

Then he had a brilliant idea.