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Happy birthday, Enrico!
Have a great time and celebrate life!

Warm regards
Monika

The leftover yarn is waiting in the basket—
is there a lovelier place?

It shines at me with its beautiful colors,
and now I have no idea where to even start.

I’ll just grab my crochet hook and
bike over to the neighbor’s.

The neighbor is amazed—I knew it would happen,
since I’d only recently warned him about the hook!

Oh no, now he’s been struck by yarn addiction too.
And oh no, my favorite magazine with the pattern is already sold out!

No problem—we’ll just check out CrazyPatterns online;
the selection is huge—and I’m sure we’ll find just the right thing.

An Easter basket—now that would be something!
Or maybe an Easter bunny?

Or perhaps a colorful Easter egg
after all— and off we go, the search begins.

A colorful Easter wreath would be great, too; slowly but surely, the wish list is filling up.

And there are only a few weeks left until Easter!
Oh—I just remembered, we need new socks.

Oh, come on—socks! My table needs a new decoration
. Bring on those cute little chickens!

And then some little caps for the eggs and flowers for the table.
Oh, how lovely my Easter breakfast table will be.

Now I just need an Easter arrangement.
A quick peek in the closet to check the leftovers.

Pink, green, yellow, white: exactly what I’m looking for
. Or would it be better to crochet a shawl with these colors?

A really colorful stole would definitely be a hit, too—I have plenty of yarn, so let’s get to it.

Of course, a colorful stole for the Easter
walk, and the Easter Bunny comes along on his scooter. I wonder what the Bunny will bring me this year?
I hope I can manage...

...to gently and quietly convince him
to bring me new yarn—heaps of it...
  and to do it secretly, quietly, and discreetly.

But then my basket would be too small.
Ah, I know—I’ll make a new one; that’ll hold a lot.

By the time I have all that, Easter will be over
. But I don’t care.

It’s all about taking part—I’ll get started right away…
And I’ll just use the yarn that was meant for the thick scarf.

Quickly bought some more yarn for the new Easter project...
Oh, how cool—what else did I just discover?

Is it Easter already, and has the Easter Bunny been here?
I think I’m dreaming... and yet it’s true...

Yarn, yarn, piles and piles of it, colorful and soft,
the Easter Bunny is giggling over by the pond.

He thinks it’s funny what I’m doing with all this yarn...

The Emperor’s New Clothes

A man just can’t manage to be afraid of anything. His bride saves the day.

This round collar looks wonderful, for example under a sweater. It has several advantages that aren’t immediately obvious. If you have a baby girl, you can even use this round collar as a little skirt—and later wear it yourself.

The pattern is great for beginners (with basic skills). It’s written without abbreviations and is printer-friendly. The photos are on separate pages.

The collar can easily be finished in a weekend. You’ll only need one ball of cotton yarn.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the round collar/shoulder warmer.

This little bag for a pack of tissues is a very cute weekend project. It’s very quick to crochet, and it’s best to make several of them right away in your favorite colors. They make great gifts. Perfect for beginners (with basic skills). The pattern includes instructions for different variations.



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

This colorful spring meadow is a lovely weekend project that lets you use up lots of leftover yarn. Bring on Easter!

All the parts are clearly described. The pattern is very well suited for beginners (with basic skills) since it doesn’t use any abbreviations. And the photos are positioned so you don’t have to print them out.


Get started right away—click here for the crochet pattern for the colorful spring meadow.

Oh, now I can see it ... after I posted something myself, interesting!
Looks great, Christina!

I’ll probably continue writing in the March thread. I’m having trouble uploading the last few pictures here again... well, eventually I’ll get to see Christina’s dishcloth. I’m curious to see what it looks like.

I’m currently adding flower coasters to my spring flower meadow. They look great. I also have a few more ideas for something floral. Maybe I’ll manage to defend my “Flower of the Month” title again. ;-) If even the little things count...

I’m looking forward to the weekend and taking walks in nature while the weather gets warmer. On Sunday, I’m looking forward to having some dear friends over, enjoying homemade cake, and having nice conversations.

Mel, how do you wash this piece? Silk is very delicate and needs to be hand-washed—and wool, of course, too. It could actually be due to the yarn or the wash cycle.

Happy Birthday, dear Claudia! I wish you an amazing birthday with everything that goes with it—lots of great gifts, people who appreciate you, and a huge celebration with your favorite food.

Warm regards from
Monika

For less than 1 euro, this cotton headband for babies and toddlers is currently available. It’s very quick and easy to knit, even from leftover cotton yarn. Very well suited for the transitional seasons and for windy and cool days in summer, too.

The size can easily be adjusted just as desired. Great for beginners.



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

The knitting pattern for this pretty cowl and shoulder warmer is both affordable and easy. Even beginners (with basic skills) will enjoy making it. The cowl knits up quickly and also makes a great gift.

The pattern is written without abbreviations and is print-friendly. Most of the photos are on separate pages.



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

The leftover yarn is waiting in the basket—
is there a better place?

It shines at me with its beautiful colors,
and I really don’t know where to begin.

I’ll just grab my crochet hook and
bike over to the neighbor’s.

The neighbor is amazed—I knew he would be,
since I only recently warned him about the hook!

Oh dear, now he’s been struck by yarn addiction too.
And oh no, my favorite magazine with the pattern is already sold out!

No problem—we’ll just take a look at CrazyPatterns online;
the selection is huge—and I’m sure the right one will be there.

An Easter basket—now that would be something!
Or maybe an Easter bunny?

Or perhaps a colorful Easter egg instead
and off we go—the search begins.

A colorful Easter wreath would be great too; slowly but surely, the wish list is filling up.

And there are only a few weeks left until Easter!
Oh—I just remembered, we need new socks. 

Oh, come on—socks! My table needs a new decoration
. Bring on the cute little chickens!

And then little caps for the eggs and flowers for the table.
Oh, how lovely my Easter breakfast table will be.

Now I still need an Easter arrangement.
A quick look in the cupboard to check my leftovers. 

Pink, green, yellow, white: exactly what I’m looking for
. Or would I be better off crocheting a shawl in those colors?

A really colorful stole would definitely be a hit too—I have plenty of yarn, so let’s do it.

Of course, a colorful stole for the Easter
walk, and the Easter Bunny comes along on a scooter. I wonder what the Bunny will bring me this year?
I hope I can manage to...

...gently and quietly convince him
to bring me new yarn—heaps of it...
and to do it secretly, quietly, and softly. But then my basket would be too small for all that.
Ah, I know—I’ll make a new one; that’ll hold a lot.

By the time I have all that, Easter will be over
. But I don’t mind.

It’s all about taking part—I’ll get started right away...
And I’ll just use the yarn that was meant for the thick scarf.

Quickly bought some yarn for the new Easter project...
Oh, how cool—what else did I discover there?

Is it Easter already, and has the Easter Bunny been here yet?
I think I’m dreaming... and yet it’s true...

Shawls haven’t been among my favorite projects so far. Instead, I’m knitting my second poncho, which I’m already really looking forward to—it’s my UFO of the month. It’s perfect for wearing in the in-between seasons instead of a cardigan.

The leftover yarn is waiting in the basket—
is there a lovelier place?

It shines at me with its beautiful colors,
and right now I don’t even know where to begin.

I’ll simply grab my crochet hook and
bike over to my neighbor’s.

My neighbor is amazed—I knew he would be,
after all, I only recently warned him about the hook!

Oh dear, now he’s been struck by yarn addiction too.
And oh no, my favorite magazine with the pattern is already unavailable!

Never mind—we’ll just have a look online at Crazypatterns;
the selection is huge—and I’m sure the right thing is in there.

An Easter basket—that would be lovely!
Or maybe an Easter bunny?

Or perhaps a colorful Easter egg instead
and off we go—the search begins.

A colorful Easter wreath would be wonderful too; slowly but surely, the wish list is getting quite full.

And there are only a few weeks left until Easter!
Oh—I just remembered, we need new socks. 

Oh, forget socks! My table needs a new decoration
—bring on the cute little chickens!

And then little caps for the eggs and flowers for the table.
Oh, how wonderful my Easter breakfast table will look.

Now I still need an Easter arrangement.
A quick look in the cupboard for a leftovers check. 

Pink, green, yellow, white: exactly what I’m looking for
. Or would I be better off crocheting a shawl in those colors?

A really colorful stole would definitely be a hit too—I’ve got enough yarn, so let’s do it.

Of course, a colorful stole for the Easter
walk, and the Easter Bunny comes rolling up on a scooter. I wonder what the Bunny will bring me this year?
I hope I can manage to...

...gently and quietly persuade him
to bring me new yarn—heaps of it...
and to do it secretly, quietly, and without a sound. But then my basket would be too small for all of it.
Ah, I know—I’ll make a new one; it’ll hold plenty.

By the time I have all that, Easter will be over
. But I don’t mind.

Taking part is what matters—I’ll just get started already...
And I’ll simply use the yarn that was meant for the thick scarf.

Quickly bought some yarn for the new Easter project...
Oh, how cool—what else have I discovered there?

Yeah, I agree with you guys, too. A few of my customers have already uploaded their photos, and I’ve been thrilled every single time.

I’d also like to mention here that we authors appreciate reviews as well. They show us how the patterns are being received, and they help customers, too.

Well, I’d love to join in, because I knit and crochet even in the summer. I’m especially active in the garden and am already looking forward to sitting outside while I work. And there’s internet in the summer, too.

Yes, there are still UFOs, and I’d especially like to make progress with my leftover yarn. Little crochet projects like these are perfect to tackle in the summer.

For the simple reason that I want to visit Waltraud in her shop in May and also need more yarn for a project, I probably won’t be taking part in “Conquering the Inner Slacker” anymore.
Plus, even after world domination, I’ll still be using up a lot of “diet yarn.” I already have a few new projects buzzing around in my head.

I have one UFO at the moment that I’d like to finish in March if possible. It’s this one—a poncho made from sock yarn:


Since I want to crochet the birthday gifts for my granddaughter first—she’ll turn 2 on my birthday this month—time is a bit tight. But I think I’ll manage it anyway.

I’m currently designing the birthday gift. She needs various items for her play kitchen. So no bunnies, chicks, etc.

Floral decorations are still planned. Now I’m adding matching coasters to the set. And I could also make something with floral decorations in Tunisian crochet. Let’s see what I come up with—maybe another mug cozy?

There’s plenty to do again. I’m looking forward to it!

I wish you all a creative and joyful day!

Monika

The leftover yarn is waiting in the basket—
is there a lovelier place?

It shines at me in all its beautiful colors,
and I really don’t know where to start.

I’ll just grab my crochet hook and
bike over to my neighbor’s.

My neighbor is amazed—I knew he would be,
since I only recently warned him about the hook!

Oh dear, now he’s been struck by yarn addiction too.
And horror of horrors, my favorite magazine with the pattern is already out of print!

Never mind—we’ll just take a look at CrazyPatterns online;
the selection is huge—and I’m sure the right one will be there.

An Easter basket—that would be nice!
Or maybe an Easter bunny?

Or perhaps a colorful Easter egg instead
and off we go—the search begins.

A colorful Easter wreath would be lovely too; slowly but surely, the wish list is getting quite full.

And there are only a few weeks left until Easter!
Oh—I just remembered, we need new socks.

Oh, come on—socks! My table needs a new decoration
. Bring on the cute little chickens!

And then little caps for the eggs and flowers for the table.
Oh, how lovely my Easter breakfast table will be.

Now all I need is an Easter arrangement.
A quick look in the cupboard for a leftovers check.

Pink, green, yellow, white: exactly what I’m looking for
. Or should I crochet a shawl in those colors instead?

A really colorful stole would definitely be a hit, too—I’ve got enough yarn, so let’s do it.

Of course, a colorful stole for the Easter
walk, and the Easter Bunny comes riding up on a scooter. I wonder what the Bunny will bring me this year?
I hope I can manage...

...to gently and quietly convince him
to bring me new yarn—heaps of it...
  and to do it secretly, softly, and quietly.

But then my basket would be too small.
Ah, I know—I’ll make a new one; that way, it’ll hold plenty.

By the time I have all that, Easter will be over
. But I don’t mind.

Taking part is what matters—I’ll get started right away...

I feel the same way as Christina. I really enjoy the motivation here and working together. If I’m not here for a day, I immediately feel like something’s missing.

Have a good night, everyone (or a nice day—if you’re reading this in the morning).

Oh, how wonderful! There’s already a new thread! Thanks, Josefa!

Dear Josefa, I’m absolutely thrilled by everything you’ve written. It was such a joy to read. I’ve had a permanent grin on my face ever since. :-) Thank you so much for being who you are and for all you do! It’s so much fun having you here! It’s only now that I’ve really realized everything I’ve accomplished this month.

I feel like family participation can just run alongside in the threads. I can’t say whether a separate thread is worth it.

I hope you have a lovely evening too, with a good feeling. You’ve really brought us joy tonight.

I’m looking forward to continuing in March (my favorite month) with UFOs, Tunisian crochet and co., and of course with the Yarn Diet. I’m really into it now and (almost) immune whenever I walk past yarn. 

Dear Josefa, as always, I’m looking forward to your special award ceremony. It’s such a wonderful and joyful surprise every time. :-)

Thanks, Caro. Yeah, I’m in love with that sweater, too. It’s sure to look cute when worn.
I actually stayed up late crafting last night.
Yes, together we really do get a lot more done here than we would alone. That makes me really happy.

Christina, you’ve gotten so much done, too—just great!
And Arni, your pieces are really beautiful as well. I don’t think the colors are so bad at all. You can do a lot with them. I’m sure you’ll come up with something lovely.

These matching wrist warmers are a great way to use up leftover yarn, such as merino wool. They’re knitted in straight pieces—no set of double-pointed needles required. The pattern is also very simple and perfect for beginners.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the wrist warmers for him and her.

This waffle-patterned headband for babies and toddlers can be knitted from leftover yarn. It’s quick and easy to knit, even for beginners with basic skills.



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

This little pinafore dress with hearts is a true quick-change artist. It grows with your child from about 6 months to 3 years and then turns into a little skirt. It has no seams and can also be knitted by beginners with basic knowledge. All steps are clearly described.

The little pinafore dress is made of cotton and can be worn in any season.



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

This little bag is a cute way to store a pack of tissues. It can be crocheted from leftover yarn in your favorite color, even by beginners with basic skills.

If you’re looking for a cute last-minute gift, this bag is just the thing. It’s quick to make, and you can also use it to wrap small gifts beautifully.

The pattern shows several variations.



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

This is your baby’s first cuddly bear—and they’ll love it. Because it’s knitted by Grandma or Mom herself. You simply can’t buy that much love.

The bear is easy to knit, even for beginners (with basic skills). The knitting pattern describes all the steps in an easy-to-understand way, without any abbreviations. The photos are on separate pages that don’t need to be printed.



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

One highlight is this round collar / shoulder warmer. It looks lovely and is very easy to knit, even for beginners with basic skills.

The pattern is written without abbreviations and is printer-friendly. The photos are on separate pages and don’t need to be printed.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the round collar / shoulder warmer.

A highlight for the beginning of spring and a great way to bridge the time until Easter is this spring meadow on the table. It is very easy to crochet, even for beginners with basic knowledge. 

The crochet pattern describes all the individual pieces - various egg cozies and outfits, scattered flower decorations, and the placemat. Even the smallest bits of leftover yarn can be crocheted into something pretty.



Here is the crochet pattern for the colorful spring meadow.

The leftover yarn is waiting in the basket—
is there a lovelier place?

Its beautiful colors are shining at me,
and right now I don’t even know where to start.

I’ll simply grab my crochet hook and
bike over to my neighbor’s.

My neighbor is amazed—I had a feeling he would be,
after all, I only recently warned him about the hook!

Oh dear, now he’s caught the yarn addiction too.
And oh horror, my favorite magazine with the pattern is already sold out!

Never mind—we’ll just take a look online at CrazyPatterns;
the selection is huge—and I’m sure the right one is there.

An Easter nest—that would be nice!
Or maybe an Easter bunny instead?

Or perhaps a colorful Easter egg,
and off we go—the search begins.

A colorful Easter wreath would be lovely too; slowly but surely, the wish list is getting quite full.

And there are only a few weeks left until Easter!
Oh—I’ve just remembered, we need new socks. 

Oh, forget socks! My table needs a new decoration
. Bring on the cute little chickens!

And then little caps for the eggs and flowers for the table.
Oh, how lovely my Easter breakfast table will be.

Now all I need is an Easter arrangement.
A quick look in the cupboard for a leftovers check. 

Pink, green, yellow, white: exactly what I’m looking for
. Or would I be better off crocheting a shawl in those colors?

A really colorful stole would definitely be a hit too—I’ve got enough yarn, so let’s do it.

Of course, a colorful stole for the Easter
walk, and the Easter Bunny comes riding up on a scooter. I wonder what the Bunny will bring me this year?
I hope I can manage to...

...gently and quietly persuade him
to bring me new yarn—heaps of it...
and to do it secretly, quietly, and without a sound. But then my basket would be too small for that.
Ah, I know—I’ll make a new one; that way, it’ll hold a lot.

Top 3 in mowi19’s

shop Top 1: Knitting Pattern for the Shoulder Warmer / Round Collar

This shoulder warmer not only looks great, it’s also very easy to knit. The pattern is written without abbreviations and is print-friendly. So it’s perfect for beginners who have basic knitting skills.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the shoulder warmer / round collar

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Top 2: Crochet Pattern for the Tissue Box with Butterflies and Hearts

Everyone really needs this box—from babies to grandma and grandpa. It keeps tissue packs neatly organized inside. And this decorative crochet project definitely makes a great gift.

The box is easy to crochet, and all the steps are clearly explained. This means even beginners (with basic skills) can handle it with ease.



Click here for the crochet pattern for the tissue box. 

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Top 3: Knitting Pattern for the Grow-Along Suspender Skirt for Toddlers Aged 1.5 to 5 Years

This cute suspender skirt actually grows with your child for several years. It gradually transforms from a suspender skirt into a pretty little skirt. This way, the favorite piece lasts a long time, much to the delight of the knitting grandma or mom.

The skirt has no seams and can be knitted even by beginners with basic skills. The pattern explains all the steps in detail.



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

This cute strappy dress grows with your baby. It fits babies starting at size 74 and can still be worn by toddlers up to about 3 years old.

The strappy dress is knitted in one piece from the bottom up, so there are no seams. The pattern is easy to follow, even for beginners with basic knitting skills.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the convertible baby strappy dress.

This is baby's first cuddly teddy bear, knitted by Grandma or Mom herself. It is very easy to knit, and leftover yarn is enough. The pattern contains no abbreviations, so it is easy to understand. It is also printer-friendly, since the photos are mostly placed on extra pages.



Click here for the knitting pattern for baby's first cuddly teddy bear.

I just noticed that the leftover yarn from the 4 skeins looks much bigger than it actually is. There’s maybe 1/4 of a skein of yellow and blue left...

And now the egg cozies and flowers—to complement the spring meadow—all made from leftover yarn. And also more tissue pouches made from leftover yarn:





I can’t reconstruct the leftover yarn exactly anymore, since I used some additional scraps in the meantime. I think it shows well enough as it is. I posted the original photo of the yarn here somewhere.

Christina, everything you’ve whipped up there is absolutely beautiful! Wow, sooo much!

Yay, I’ve finally finished my UFO—the child’s sweater in a long-pullover style, basically a mix between a sweater and a dress. I tried three different collar variations, and this one ended up being my favorite. If it weren’t for the UFO challenge, I probably would’ve waited until it fit my granddaughter… which would’ve been at least half a year from now.



In the second picture, you can see the yarn left over from 4 balls. It went a long way, and the sweater is nice and light.

Then today I also finished a floral placemat, which was actually another UFO. It’s part of the “Spring Meadow” set, which I crocheted entirely from leftover yarn. Here’s the new floral placemat, and next to it is the “Spring Meadow”—made entirely from leftover yarn and, of course, “diet” yarn.


This is what the yarn looked like before, and the second picture shows the leftovers.

Wishing you all the best for the year ahead, shandria - especially good health!
Have a really wonderful day today and enjoy life to the fullest.

Best wishes
Monika

That’s a great idea, Josefa! :-)

I wish:

1. that my husband and I stay healthy and that we have many more wonderful years together ahead of us,

2. that we travel a lot this year in our old RV and have nice weather along the way,

3. that our children and grandchildren stay healthy and that we get to see them often.

Mel, I love knitting, and I enjoy it even more than I used to. It’s such a wonderful way to experiment. But I’ve come to love crocheting, too. Some things are just easier to do that way. 

Mel, you’ll enjoy the cable pattern too—it’s actually really simple. I used to knit that a lot, in all kinds of variations. Right now, I’m more into experimenting with knit-and-purl patterns. But I’ll be getting back to cables soon—I already have plenty of ideas.

The closer spring gets, the more ideas start sprouting in my head. I think I’d need another lifetime to make all of this happen. :-)

This colorful spring meadow is crocheted entirely from leftover yarn. The set includes decorative flower accents, a large placemat—edged with flower petals—and egg cozies with floral decorations and butterflies.

The entire set is very easy to crochet, even for beginners (with basic skills). It’s quick to make, so you can bring spring into your home in no time.



Click here for the crochet pattern for the colorful spring meadow.

Wow, that looks great, Marion!

Mel, your firefighter turned out aaaawesome! He looks really great and must have been a lot of work.

This pink-and-white feminine triangular shawl with an openwork pattern and waves can also be worn as a poncho. It looks lovely for any occasion and is sure to turn heads. I’ve often been asked where it can be purchased.

The arrangement of the pattern gives this poncho shawl an extra special 3D effect, which the pink waves further enhance. The openwork pattern and lightweight cotton create an airy feel when worn, and at the same time, this poncho shawl provides wonderful warmth on cool spring or summer evenings.

The pattern is suitable for advanced knitters and includes all the details, including the pattern charts. Since knitting this requires a little patience, it’s worth getting started now.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the poncho shawl with an openwork pattern and waves.

I can only agree with what’s been written here so far. Above all, enjoying the process is key—otherwise, you’ll give up very quickly or lose your passion for it. And customers notice that right away.

Proper spelling is also important. Of course, a typo can happen from time to time—it happens to everyone and will surely be forgiven. But the patterns and the sales copy should definitely be written correctly. That also affects sales figures and your own image.

I also think a clear layout with enough spacing and short paragraphs is important. Bullet points or tables are helpful to make it as easy as possible for the customer.

Dear Karin, I’d like to wish you a very happy birthday. It’s a great opportunity to start fresh and leave the past behind. Take good care of yourself and enjoy being celebrated.

Warm regards
Monika

Dear Elfriede, I wish you a fantastic birthday with lots of gifts, big and small—and above all, the best gift of all: good health.

Warm regards
Monika