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Waaah... I can’t see any photos here again.
The thread is probably too long by now.

Maybe Josefa could start a Part 2 of this?
By now, we also have to scroll down reeeally far.

I’d really love to admire your kitties again. :-)

Dear users, dear authors,

here’s your chance to let your creativity run wild in a fun Easter story for young and old alike. Here’s how it works:

Everyone writes one sentence for the story. It must include:
- the Easter Bunny
- ducklings
- colorful eggs

The story should be Easter-themed and can be magical, funny, and cute.

Let’s get started—I’ll write the first sentence (you don’t need to copy it—just continue the story with a new sentence).

The Story of the Easter Bunny, the Ducklings, and the Colorful Eggs

One day, the Easter Bunny woke up in the morning, rubbed his eyes, and… was amazed at what he saw!

Ida, I hope a solution—or a good place in a care home for your mother—is found very soon. I wish everyone else a magical day today and plenty of time for crafting in between.

I’m happy that I keep finding time to turn my ideas into yarn projects. My granddaughter’s birthday really inspired me—and, of course, this thread here about leftover yarn, yarn diets, UFOs, and more.

I’m delighted by all the colorful little flowers sprouting in the front yards right now. It’s a highlight of every walk, which helps me get over the fact that it’s still so cold. Oh well, I’ll just use the time to knit and crochet.

Happy Birthday, dear Manu! :-)
I wish you a wonderful day filled with lots of happy moments and great gifts.
The best gift is good health, and that’s what I wish for you every day of the coming year.

Warm regards
Monika

Duck bottom - upper part

Thanks, Caro. :-)

Your shawl looks really pretty so far. I’m excited to see how it grows. The colors are great!

And a UFO has landed. The sleeping bag—or rather, the swaddle bag—for Baby Bear is finished. Here’s what it looks like; in the second photo, you can see him wearing it. Now I’m working on the top part, the sweater. The whole thing serves as a sort of “cuddle protective suit” for the little bear, so it’ll last a long time. ;-)


And here’s the new UFO… the sweater I started for the little bear. That’s supposed to be finished in March, too. I have to say, my UFOs don’t take long to finish anymore—thanks to this thread. 

I’m done, and now everything is being packed up. The package is supposed to go on its way tomorrow. I’d love to be there when it’s unpacked… but the distance is just too great. And since I’m having a birthday party with guests on the same day… well. In any case, I’ll watch the whole thing on video.

Here’s all the food for Linja’s dolls:

With this little door-guard bear, you can let your creativity run wild. It’s also extremely useful, because it guards all the doors in your home—the bathroom, the toilet, the kids’ room, and even the home office now and then. That makes keys unnecessary.

The cute little bear is quick and easy to crochet. All steps are described in detail, so even beginners can manage well. By the way, this is also a great way to use up leftover yarn.



Here’s the crochet pattern for the little door-guard bear.

If you’d rather have an owl as a door guard, of course there’s one of those too. It is just as easy to crochet. You’ll enjoy making it.



Here’s the crochet pattern for the door-guard owl.

Drizzle - Sewing needle

Here the little owl hangs on the door and keeps a good watch. She only lets visitors in when she shows “Free.” 

The little owl can also easily be crocheted by beginners using the pattern. All steps are explained clearly and with pictures. Since only a little yarn is needed, leftover yarn can be used up nicely here.



Here is the crochet pattern for the little owl as a door guard.

There is also a little teddy bear as a door guard in my shop — here.

This cute baby bear is baby’s first cuddly bear. Since bears are known to be big animals, this one is a proud 40 cm “small.”

The little bear is very easy to knit and is well suited for beginners. However, basic knitting skills should be available.

What makes it special:
The pattern contains no abbreviations. And the photos are placed on separate pages so they do not need to be printed out.



Click here for the knitting pattern for Baby’s First Cuddly Bear.

Eraser - inner workings

Thank you for this lovely greeting for the day, Mel!
Unfortunately, I only just saw it now...

The sun was shining here from time to time today too. On my walk, I admired all the many beautiful little flowers that are now sprouting everywhere from the gardens.

By the way, the Easter Bunny was already spotted here a few days ago, take a look...
But then he was gone again quickly, because only a few were allowed to see him. ;-)

I also believe that this magical time for children should be preserved for as long as possible. However, preschool or older siblings sometimes throw a wrench in the works. Then it all comes out — such a shame!

My son once asked me when he was 6, when he was already in school, whether it was true that the Easter Bunny didn’t really exist. So I answered him — without lying: “The Easter Bunny comes to all children who believe in him.” He was very relieved, and the next magical Easter was saved. :-)

Devil - Hymns of Praise

I’m taking a break from Tunisian crochet right now because I’m having the same issue with the crooked edges. I tried crocheting something small (the butter for the kids’ play kitchen) in Tunisian crochet, but it didn’t work at all. So I crocheted it in single crochet instead.

Right now, I’m finishing up a few projects and bringing the UFO “Sleeping Bag for Baby Bear” in for a landing, including a sweater.

I wish all of you who are still here lots of fun with Tunisian crochet!
I’ll gladly follow along a little. :-)

Warm regards
Monika

This poncho cape was knitted from 200 g of sock yarn with a cashmere blend. This gives it a light, fluffy texture. It’s pleasantly lightweight, easy to put on and take off, and can be worn buttoned up or open—whichever you prefer. Since it’s a practical length, it guarantees plenty of arm freedom. The poncho cape keeps your shoulders and upper body cozy and warm without feeling restrictive. It’s suitable for any season, and thanks to its light weight, it’s easy to pack in a bag for outings.

Well-suited for beginners with some knitting experience. The following basic skills are required:

• Knit and purl stitches
• Picking up and binding off stitches
• Knitting buttonholes and yarn overs
• Increasing from a single stitch

What makes this knitting pattern special:

• The pattern contains no abbreviations; everything is written out in full.
• The photos are positioned so that they do not need to be printed. 

The size described here is a universal fit for sizes 36 to 42/44. However, other sizes can be easily adjusted.

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

For this poncho cape, you only need 200 g of sock yarn. I knitted this one using yarn with a cashmere blend, which gives it a fluffy texture. The poncho cape is pleasantly light, easy to put on and take off, and looks very pretty whether buttoned up or left open. Since it’s not as long as a typical poncho, it allows for good arm movement and keeps you nice and warm without feeling restrictive. Perfect for wearing any time of year!

Even beginners with some knitting experience can easily make this poncho cape. You should have the following basic skills:

• Knitting and purling
• Picking up and binding off stitches
• Knitting buttonholes or yarn overs
• Increasing from a single stitch

Special features of this knitting pattern:

• The pattern does not contain any abbreviations.
• The photos are on separate pages; you do not need to print them. 

The size described is one-size-fits-all and fits sizes 36 to 42/44. Other sizes can be easily adjusted.



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

This poncho cape is knitted from 200 g of sock yarn with a cashmere blend, which gives it a particularly pleasant feel. It’s very lightweight, super comfortable, and can be worn either open or buttoned up. Since it’s not as long as a regular poncho, it allows for plenty of arm movement. An ideal solution for every season!

This poncho cape is also easy for beginners with some knitting experience to make. The following skills are required:

• Knit and purl stitches
• Picking up and binding off stitches
• Making buttonholes or working yarn overs
• Increasing from a single stitch

Special features of this knitting pattern:

• The pattern is written without abbreviations.
• The photos are on separate pages and do not need to be printed. 

The size described fits universally from approximately size 36 to 42/44. Other sizes can be easily adjusted.



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

This poncho cape is knitted from 200 g of sock yarn with a cashmere blend, which makes it especially fluffy. It’s super light, very comfortable, and can be worn open or buttoned up. Since it isn’t too long, it allows for good arm movement. Ideal for any season!

This poncho cape is easy for beginners with some knitting experience to make. You’ll need the following skills:

• Knit and purl stitches
• Picking up and binding off stitches
• Working buttonholes or yarn overs
• Increasing from a single stitch

Tips for easy use:

• The pattern does not contain any abbreviations.
• The photos are on separate pages and do not need to be printed. 

The size described fits approximately sizes 36 to 42/44. Other sizes can be easily adjusted.



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

Dear Irma,

today is all about you, and you should enjoy it to the fullest. I wish you, today and for the coming year, everything that makes life worth living and beautiful, and a celebration with all the trimmings.

Happy Birthday! (from one fish to another) ;-)

Monika

Congratulations, dear Silke, on completing another year! Enjoy this day and the feeling of being the center of attention. Let yourself be celebrated with all the trimmings.

Warm regards—from fish to fish ;-)
Monika

As you can see, Josefa, the candidates for world domination here are brave and resisting all temptation. :-)

Ida, you’ve put a smile on my face. :-)
That’s such a lovely phrase: “wool-buying frenzy”...
I’m just remembering what that feels like.

But no, of course I want world domination (over myself) too, just like everyone else who’s sticking to it.

Oh yeah, Marlies, that’s really mean. I don’t even want to imagine what it’s like to be standing NEXT to that amazing yarn at the register. Oh no!

All the more reason to give yourself a pat on the back for sticking it out. Suuuuper!!
The reward will come at the end of April or beginning of May with the yarn-buying frenzy! :-)

For me, ideas usually come from a need. Either because I want something specific myself (and usually can’t find it) or because friends and family ask me for something.

A rough draft forms in my head, then I make a sketch with measurements, and then I just get started. Often, something completely different ends up emerging while I’m knitting or crocheting. This happens to me a lot, especially when knitting—my creativity runs wild, and the result ends up being much nicer than what I originally planned.

Wow, Arni, pat on the back! :-) :-) I probably wouldn’t have even gone into the store right now because the temptation is too great.

I’m sticking with the “Yarn Diet” too, at least until the end of April, and it’s getting easier and easier for me. I’ve got everything I need in stock for my current and future projects anyway. And it’s really fun to finally get all that beautiful yarn worked up.

What I think is great is that several of us are doing this together. It’s really easy to stick with it when we’re in it together. And once we’ve achieved world domination (grin… over ourselves), we’ll reward ourselves with a yarn-buying spree. :-) Just thinking about it makes me happy.

Caro, just wait until you see the rest. I’m totally blown away that I managed to design all of this myself. It was so much fun.

And I’m really curious to see how Linja reacts to it. She’s always watching her parents cook and reenacting everything.

Oh, Michaela, don’t worry about it. You’re creative, after all, and I’m sure you’ll come up with a great combination. I’ve had that “problem” before, and it always turned out great. That can happen with older leftover yarn. It’s another reason for me to use up my yarn soon.

I wish you all a wonderful day! The sun is shining here. :-)

Monika

Dagmar, don’t stress yourself out unnecessarily. The main motivation here should be that it’s fun. You’re welcome to show off your shawls and gifts here if you’d like. We’re always happy to admire other people’s creations. :-)

Thanks, Marion, for sharing in the joy. The bag and its contents are really cute. The other items are more for the plate or the little saucepan in her kitchen. Oh, it makes me feel like a little girl all over again, playing with them. I can really picture it.

Today I took a picture of the toast and the butter with little slices of butter. Here’s what it looks like:

Yes, Mel, that’s a great idea—an exhibition space for all our UFOs and wonderful creations from our yarn diet. Wow! I’m sure we’ll have quite a collection. Marion, your blanket looks really great and it’s visibly growing!

I think we can all be proud of how much we’ve accomplished! Honestly—without this thread, I probably wouldn’t have the motivation to reduce my yarn stash. It’s really fun here with you all and being able to show our projects here. That really spurs me on, at least. It’s also much more fun together. I almost feel like I’m in a crochet and knitting group here, where everyone can come and stay as long as they like. Great!

Yes, I’m also proud that I’m finding it so easy to stick with using up my yarn. I’ve come up with so many ideas for all the stash that I could keep busy for several more months. I don’t think I’ve ever crocheted and knitted so much or so often as I have in the last few weeks since this thread has existed.

I’ll show you the bag now—part of the gifts for my granddaughter—which I finished crocheting today, with a little something inside. The butter is also already finished, one of the small items (the second picture).



Even in spring and summer, there are cool days. A headband for little girls or babies is just the thing. This cotton headband with a waffle pattern can be knitted from leftover yarn and easily adjusted to any size.

Very well suited for beginners with basic skills. Quick and easy to knit.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the summer cotton headband for babies and toddlers.

This children’s sweater with a collar is knitted from thin cotton and is therefore ideal for cooler days in spring and summer. The sweater fits sizes 92 to 104. At first, it is worn as a long sweater, which looks especially cute on girls.

Difficulty level: Knitting experience should be present.

What’s special about this pattern:

• The pattern contains 15 pages and is written without abbreviations.
• The photos with explanations are placed on extra pages so you don’t have to print them out too.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the long sweater with a collar.

This convertible suspender skirt for toddlers is also knitted from cotton. It grows with your child from size 74 to 98. Later on, simply remove the straps and you’ll have a cute little skirt. With its fresh colors, it’s a perfect fit for spring and summer.

The suspender skirt is knitted in one piece without seams. With the pattern, even beginners with basic skills can easily knit it. The hearts are simply knitted in using a knit-purl pattern. 



Click here for the knitting pattern for the suspender skirt for toddlers that grows with your child.

Even baby girls deserve to be dressed up for Easter and spring. This cute little cotton strappy dress is just the thing. It’s easy to knit—no seams—and, best of all, it grows with your little one for a while. It fits from 6 to 18 months.

The knitting pattern is also suitable for beginners with basic skills.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the baby strappy dress that grows with your baby.

With this poncho-cape triangular shawl with a lace pattern and waves, you’ll turn heads. It looks beautiful for any occasion. It’s knitted from lightweight cotton that feels airy and still keeps you warm on cool days or evenings.

The poncho-cape can also be worn as a triangular shawl if you leave the buttons open.

The knitting pattern describes every step in detail, and the pattern charts are included too.
Recommended for advanced knitters with knitting experience.




Here’s the knitting pattern for the poncho-cape with a lace pattern and waves.

This flowerpot cover makes potted plants a wonderful gift. And of course, they also look even prettier in your own home, on the table or on the windowsill.

The colors can be matched to your decor or the flowers. Leftover yarn can also be used well for the cover. It’s easy to crochet, even for beginners with basic skills.



Click here for the flowerpot cover with butterflies.

Easter is just around the corner. With this colorful spring meadow, you’ll have a pretty decoration for your table. Of course, the individual pieces also make great gifts and are sure to bring a lot of joy.

The spring meadow consists of various egg cozies, a large placemat, small coasters, and scatter flowers.

Everything is easy to crochet and very well suited for beginners. Basic crochet skills are required.



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

Children love to be comfortable, and moms want to make sure their child doesn’t get cold. These leggings are just right for the in-between season. They keep little ones nice and warm, are stretchy, and still fit well. Thanks to a folded cuff, the leggings will fit for quite a while as your child grows. They fit ages approx. 1.5 to 3 years.

The leggings are seamless and easy to knit. The yarn I specify can easily be replaced with 4-ply sock yarn.

Difficulty level: medium - you should have the following skills:

• Knit and purl stitches, and knitting in the round
• Knitting with a set of double-pointed needles and a circular needle
• Increasing stitches from one stitch (also explained here)
• Decreases (knitting 2 stitches together)
• Binding off stitches
• Changing colors in the round
• Knitting a double hem ribbing, similar to picot edging (also briefly explained here)

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

This pretty grow-with-me suspender skirt for toddlers grows with your child for quite a while, from about 1.5 to 5 years. It’s knitted in one piece, so there are no seams, and even beginners with basic skills can knit it with ease—



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

These two door guards—an owl and a little bear—are also available as a value pack. That way, everyone in the family can have their favorite animal hanging on the door. They keep a close watch and clearly show whether entry is allowed or not. From now on, keys are a thing of the past.

Even beginners with basic crochet skills can easily make these door guards. All the steps are explained clearly and in detail, some with photos. By the way, this is a great way to use up leftover yarn.



Click here for the Owl and Little Bear door guard value pack.

Here you’ll find the baby pants together with the matching jacket and hat in a saver set.
All pieces are knitted from 6-ply sock yarn. The size described in the knitting pattern fits babies from about 3 to 12 months.

The stitch pattern looks pretty from both sides and is easy to knit. The patterns describe all steps in detail, supplemented by detailed photos. The pants have no seams, and the jacket has only one seam at the top of the shoulder.



Suitable for beginners with the following basic knowledge of crocheting and knitting:

• knit and purl stitches, yarn overs, and knitting in the round
• Knitting twisted stitches
• Knitting with a set of double-pointed needles and circular needles
• Decreasing stitches (to the right and left)
• Binding off stitches
• Changing colors, including in the round
• Crocheting chain stitches and single crochet stitches

Click here for the knitting pattern for the saver set with baby pants, jacket, and hat

That looks interesting, Michaela. What will it be once the antique wool is finished?

I’m doing it the same way now. I finish off all the ends right away—then I always feel like it’s really finished. :-)

Have a lovely evening, everyone! I’m going to keep crocheting now... :-)

Monika

Caro, you didn’t post this in the thread—it seems you posted it as a reply to my post. Why don’t you just repost it in the thread? I assume you mean this one:

https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/76851/maerz-projekte-alle-oster-und-fruehjahrsmodelle-ufowoche-21-28-maerz-wolldiaet-endrunde-fuer-die-weltherrschaft-tunesisches-haekeln-geht-weiter

Caro, your doll UFO turned out pretty with that combination. :-)
I’m still in the process of crocheting lots of little pieces for my granddaughter’s birthday, including a small shopping bag—with contents. It looks totally cute.
As soon as everything’s finished, I’ll post a photo.

Well, and the sleeping bag for the baby bear is currently still floating around as a UFO, but it’ll definitely be finished this month.

Happy birthday, Susi-Ly56, and for the new year of your life, lots of joy, good health, and a loving environment!

Warm regards
Monika

Caro, it’s great that we’re working on cutting back and sticking with it so well. :-) We can definitely be proud of ourselves. I’m also only going to buy what I’ll use within the next few weeks and then go on a “yarn diet” for a few weeks again. That really helps me stick with it.

By the way, I can’t find this message from you anywhere in the threads. It appears all by itself. You were probably replying to a message from me. It would be great if the system started working reliably again soon.

It’s really interesting that there are actually different Tunisian stitch patterns.

Wow, Caro, your star blanket looks great!
Yes, I’m also glad you’re all joining in, because otherwise I’d still have a bunch of stuff lying around. ;-)
And I definitely wouldn’t have been able to stick to the yarn diet for this long.

What I’ve noticed in the process… it’s kind of strange and unusual…
The urge has actually lessened. I can now walk right past the yarn shelves without a second thought and no longer need to give them a wide berth. That’s new to me.

Let’s see how that goes once the yarn diet is over (grin)... I imagine my first purchase will feel like I’m in the Land of Milk and Honey. In any case, I’ll be even more mindful to buy only the yarn I need or want to restock. I won’t be stockpiling as much as I have before.

Well, we’ll see how it really goes then... ;-)

Marion, that looks interesting. Are both of these Tunisian crochet?
What’s the difference? Would you mind explaining?