Latest Forum Posts by: mowi 19

February was a great month. I’m still doing really well—just like I have been all winter—and now I’m just looking forward to spring and everything it brings.

Everything’s going great, and it can keep going like this.

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

It shines at me in all its lovely colors,
and now I don't even know where to begin.

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

My neighbor is amazed—I had a feeling,
after all, I only recently warned him about the needle!

Oh dear, now he's caught the yarn bug as well.
And oh horror, my favorite magazine with the pattern is already sold out!

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

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

Or perhaps a colorful Easter egg,
and off the search goes.

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 too.

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.
Quick, a look in the cupboard for a leftover-yarn 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 along on a motor scooter. I wonder what the bunny will bring me this year?
I hope I manage to...

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

So I’ll write this up for now—the photos will follow on Wednesday.
I’ve used up lots of leftover yarn, for example, to make tissue pouches and the “Spring Meadow” set with egg cozies, a placemat, and little flowers. It would be great to be named Flower of the Month!

My UFO is still a work in progress and should be finished by Wednesday—the kids’ sweater.

The yarn diet continues until the end of April—so I’m also in the final round of the quest for world domination.

I’d already posted some of the photos, but I’ll dig everything out again by Wednesday.

This little tissue pouch can be crocheted in all kinds of bright colors. Here, you can let your imagination run wild.

The pouch also makes a great little gift or souvenir - and can also be used as a hiding place, for example for cash gifts. The pattern includes several variations.

Very suitable for beginners. The pouch is quick and easy to crochet.






Click here for the crochet pattern for the small tissue pouch with a heart.

This colorful spring meadow lets us already imagine how everything will soon be turning green and blooming outside. A splash of color in any home—and already a feeling of Easter.

You can crochet up lots of leftover yarn here, and beginners are sure to have a lot of fun with it. The pattern describes the complete set with a placemat, various egg cozy outfits, and the scatter flowers. The individual pieces are also very suitable as a small gift to bring along or a last-minute gift.



Here is the crochet pattern for the colorful spring meadow.

This cowl and shoulder warmer makes a pretty and quick-to-knit surprise gift. It only requires one ball of yarn and can be easily made even by beginners with basic knitting skills.

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

As you can see in the second photo, you could also knit a baby skirt using this pattern.



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

This colorful flower meadow instantly brings spring into your home. The individual pieces make wonderful gifts, and each one can be crocheted at the last minute. I’ve given away a few egg cozy sets, and everyone loved them.

For example, the placemat can also be crocheted as a small coaster; add the egg cozies and a few scattered flowers—and you’ve got a beautiful gift set.

The pattern is well-suited for beginners (with basic skills) and includes all the individual pieces. Various versions of the egg cozies are shown.



Click here for the crochet pattern for the “Spring Meadow” set with egg cozies, a placemat, and scattered flowers.

This flowerpot cover with butterflies brings on spring fever. It’s a special gift idea and also decorative packaging for potted flowers. It can be crocheted in any color to match the flowers.

The pretty cover is quick to crochet and is perfect as a last-minute gift. Also very suitable for beginners with basic knowledge.



Here’s the crochet pattern for the flowerpot cover.

This large tissue box with butterflies and hearts is also quick and easy to crochet, even for beginners with basic skills. All the steps are clearly explained.
The tissues are decoratively packaged in this box, making it a useful and pretty surprise gift.



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

A nice gift is this little pouch for a pack of tissues. It’s quick to crochet—last-minute, so to speak—and also ideal for beginners with basic skills. You can use your favorite colors and leftover yarn here, and even hide small gifts inside. So it’s extremely useful in many ways.

The pattern includes different variations.



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

I mostly knit with Drops yarn, which comes in all kinds of types. But I also enjoy knitting with Finkhof yarn. It’s pretty sturdy.

What’s important to me is natural fiber that’s produced in a way that’s as gentle on animals and the environment as possible.

Cotton is very well suited for sweaters and little dresses, especially for babies and toddlers. For outerwear such as jackets and children’s trousers, I like to knit with merino wool or a good sock yarn.

My favorite colors are red, orange, and yellow - and all their shades. I also find purple very beautiful, and blue or green only in individual cases. 

I like to crochet amigurumi or decorations in bright, colorful shades.

Dagmar, the sweater is in the final stages, so to speak. The sleeves are on, but I’m still experimenting with the collar. I really want to have it finished by Wednesday. And then I’ll post the photo here too—I promise.

I don’t have the patience for such large projects right now. That’s why my next UFO will be my new poncho. Luckily, there’s also a UFO challenge in March.

The advantage with your blankets is that they’re made up of small pieces that are all completely different. That’s definitely fun, of course. Crocheting them together… well, I tend to put that off, too.

I can easily imagine that the recipients will be delighted with your beautiful blankets.

Pe-Ka, that blanket looks great! The before-and-after photo is especially impressive.

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

It’s shining 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,
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 sold out!

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

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

Or perhaps a colorful Easter egg instead
— and off it goes—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 glance in the cupboard to check the 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’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 motor scooter. I wonder what the Bunny will bring me this year?
I hope I can manage it...

Dear Biggie,

I’d also like to send you my warmest birthday wishes. Above all, I wish you good health and joy in life, today and throughout the coming year.

It’s also 10 degrees below zero here, and the sun has been shining so far. Spring is supposed to arrive next week. Until then, I’m sure your cats will keep you nice and cozy.

Warm regards
Monika

Yes, exactly, it wouldn’t be any fun for me here on my own either. So my thanks go to all of you who are here with me. :-)
 
Michaela, your shawl turned out really beautifully.

Caro, your finished UFOs look great, especially the penguin! That little guy is so cute. :-)

I’m working on my UFO sweater today and will do my best to have it finished by Wednesday. Let’s see if I can manage it.

I’ve already shown some of the things I made from my scraps here. Now all that’s left is the second “Spring Meadow” placemat in red and blue. That should be finished by Wednesday, too. Then at least it won’t be a UFO.

Without these challenges here, I’d probably have tons of UFOs lying around. So I’m really grateful that Josefa is really getting us going. ;-)

Have a wonderful end to your weekend, everyone. Now I’m going back to knitting...

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 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 oh no, my favorite magazine with the pattern is already sold out!

No problem—we’ll just take a look online at crazypatterns;
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, forget socks! My table needs a new decoration
. Bring on those cute little chickens!

And then little caps for the eggs and flowers for the table,

When I think back to my early days, over 40 years ago… that’s when I started knitting and crocheting when my son was born. Back then, there was no internet yet. But I had a kind neighbor who taught me everything, and that’s how I became a knitting pro even back then. I knitted Norwegian sweaters for the whole family, and I especially loved working with patterns. My son got a turtle knitted into his sweater (he actually had a live one back then, too). And my husband got a seaplane.

I also sewed clothes for my son for many years back then—shirts, pants, jackets, you name it—and I taught myself how to do it. I apparently got that talent from my mother, who could do it, too.

Then came a long break of about 20 years. Until my granddaughter’s mother asked me if I could knit a pair of baby pants for the little one. If they were made of pure new wool, they’d be practically unaffordable. That actually reawakened my passion for crafts. So I looked for a suitable pattern. That’s how I came across Crazypatterns, by the way.

I spent hours and days watching videos to get back into knitting and crocheting. And in the process, I learned a lot of things I hadn’t known back then. I tried out some new techniques, and all my old skills came flooding back. The joy of knitting had completely swept me up again.

About a year ago, I started writing my own patterns and discovered the joy of experimenting and designing new projects. Now I can’t even imagine how I managed to live all those years without yarn and needles. It’s amazing what a grandchild can do. ;-)

I know I’ll still have a lot to learn in the coming years. I especially want to become even more of a pro at crocheting. My granddaughter gives me so many new ideas for things I could crochet for her. And of course, I’m eager to take on those challenges.

When I look back on the past year, I’m amazed myself at how everything has turned out. 

This little bag for 10 tissues can be crocheted in just a few hours. It’s perfect for using up leftover yarn! You can make enough for the whole family in a single weekend. Everyone gets a pouch in their favorite colors.

Of course, this pouch also makes great gift wrapping for Easter. You can hide all sorts of things inside it decoratively.

Perfect for beginners with basic crochet skills—everything is described in detail. Several versions are presented.



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

A very pretty weekend project is this spring meadow with egg cozies and flower decorations. It’s quick and easy to crochet—even for beginners with basic skills—and instantly brings spring into your home.

It’s perfect for using up leftover yarn in colorful shades. And it always makes a welcome gift.



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

Petra, I think both are great—it’s a really tough decision.
The color variations are great because you can see the effect with other colors too.
However, it comes across better in the small preview image if you choose the second variation.
Either way, you’ll find the right one.

This flowerpot cover with butterflies brightens up any potted plant and also makes lovely gift wrap. It’s very easy to crochet, even for beginners with basic skills. Plus, it’s quick to make. It’s also a great way to use up leftover yarn.



Click here for the crochet pattern for the flowerpot cover.

This colorful spring meadow doesn’t just look pretty—it’s also very versatile. For example, you can use it as a placemat, a coaster for flowers, candles, or similar items, or simply as a table decoration. The spring meadow set includes various egg cozies and flower scatter decorations.

All individual pieces are included in the pattern. By the way, this is a great way to use up lots of colorful leftover yarn, and the finished pieces make a wonderful gift idea.



Click here for the crochet pattern for the Spring Meadow.

This little bag is a pretty way to carry a pack of tissues. It can be crocheted to match your outfit or other bags. The pattern describes different versions.

Even beginners with basic skills can easily crochet this pouch. It’s finished in no time and is therefore perfect as a last-minute gift or small token of appreciation. By the way, it’s also a great and useful way to use up leftover yarn.



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

This tissue box with butterflies and hearts is not only useful, it also looks decorative. Whether it’s on the living room table or in the children’s room, bathroom, or restroom.

The box is very easy to crochet, even for beginners with basic knowledge. The pattern describes every step. 



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

These cute door guards are very useful. They come in bear and owl designs. You can get the crochet patterns individually or as a value pack.

Both door hangers are very popular with us and have often been given as gifts. They hang on the toilet and bathroom doors - and also on the guest room door. This way, you don’t need a key, which is especially recommended when there are small children around. The door guards clearly indicate whether the way into the room is clear or not.

Both door hangers are easy to crochet - even for beginners with basic skills. You can even use up leftover yarn to make them.



Click here for the crochet pattern for the Owl Guard.

Click here for the crochet pattern for the Bear Guard.

Click here for the value pack - crochet patterns for the bear and the owl.

A very lovely challenge is this colorful children’s cardigan. It is knitted top-down with raglan shaping and has a hood and pockets. There are only two seams here, one side on each pocket.

The cardigan fits from about size 92 to 104, so it will grow with the child for a while.

All steps and techniques are explained in the pattern, mostly with pictures. However, you should definitely have some knitting practice!

Note: The pattern is written in a print-friendly way. It contains some pages with photos only and other pages with text only.



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

This poncho with a lace pattern and waves can also be worn as a triangular shawl. You should already have a bit of knitting experience.

The arrangement of the pattern gives this poncho shawl an additional special 3D effect, which is further enhanced by the pink waves. The lace pattern and the lightweight cotton create an airy feel when worn, while at the same time this poncho shawl feels wonderfully warm on cool summer evenings.

Since knitting takes a while, now is exactly the right time to begin.



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

This waffle-patterned cardigan with pockets requires some knitting experience. It’s knitted with raglan sleeves starting from the bottom. Thanks to the knitting pattern, it fits snugly but is also quite stretchy. This means it fits sizes 38–42.

The pattern is written to be printer-friendly. The photos have been compiled on separate pages so they don’t need to be printed.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the women’s cardigan with pockets—raglan from the bottom up.

This weekend, I’m going to focus on my UFO—the children’s sweater. If it weren’t for UFO Week, it probably would’ve been left on the back burner for now.

I’m also planning to go for walks and bake a delicious (vegan) cake. I’m just looking forward to having plenty of time for everything I love to do.

I wish all of you here a wonderful weekend and plenty of time for yourselves and your hobbies. To everyone who isn’t feeling so great right now, I wish you a speedy recovery and lots of strength!

Warm regards
Monika

That’s cool, Josefa! Thanks!

The leftover yarn is waiting in the basket—
is there a better 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 my neighbor’s.

My 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 one.

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.

Great job, Michaela—you deserve a medal for overcoming your inner slacker for unraveling and binding off again. I’d be generous and count that as a UFO. ;-)

Josefa, if you’re awarding the “Flower of the Month,” I’ll put my name in the running. Maybe the spring meadow with flowers and flower-shaped egg cozies counts? All made from leftover yarn and “diet” yarn, of course.

I’m really proud of myself because today while shopping I discovered some beautiful yarn. Buuut—I left it there before it could jump at me. And then I walked away really fast. After all, I want to stick with it until the end of April and use up a lot more yarn.

Whether I’ll still be able to finish my UFO—the kids’ sweater—we’ll see. I’ll definitely keep at it.

Dear Lisa,
happy birthday and here’s to an amazing celebration with all the trimmings—delicious food, beautiful things, and lots of love—and may success continue to follow you.

Warm regards
Monika

The leftover yarn is waiting in the basket,
is there a better 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 my neighbor’s.

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

Oh no, 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 have a look online at crazypatterns,
the selection is huge - and I’m sure the right one will be there.

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

It beams 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 my neighbor’s.

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

Oh no—now he’s been struck by yarn addiction, too.

This colorful children's jacket is just right for the coming spring and the transitional season. It has pockets and a hood and is knitted from merino wool with raglan from the top down, all in one piece. It fits approximately sizes 92 to 104.

There are almost no seams. The pockets only need to be sewn on inside along one side.
The pattern is written in a print-friendly way and is very detailed. The photos are placed on separate pages so they don’t need to be printed.

Suitable for advanced knitters.



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

This convertible cotton pinafore dress grows with your child from size 74 to 98. It has straps of different lengths that can simply be left off later. The dress can be worn all year round and always looks pretty. Of course, you can choose different colors too.

The dress is knitted seamlessly from the bottom up. Even beginners with basic knowledge will manage well with the pattern. All steps are explained clearly and in detail. The instructions for the crocheted heart appliqué are included.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the convertible pinafore dress.

There is also a pattern for a matching headband. It is included in the pattern for the pinafore skirt, because it is knitted similarly to the straps. The headband can be knitted nicely from leftover yarn and is very suitable for beginners.



Here is the knitting pattern for the headband for toddlers and babies.

This cotton strappy skirt for toddlers will even grow with your child for a few years. It fits approximately from 1.5 to 5 years. Eventually, it transforms into a cute little skirt without straps. The strappy skirt can be worn year-round and looks cute with both a T-shirt and a sweater.

The strappy skirt has no seams and is knitted from the bottom up. Even beginners—with basic skills—will have no trouble following the pattern.



Click here for the grow-with-your-child strappy dress for toddlers.

This baby pinafore dress grows with your little one—from 6 to 18 months. It is knitted in one piece from the bottom up and is easy for beginners (with basic knowledge) to make. All steps are explained clearly. The pinafore dress can be worn all year round. It looks cute with either a sweater or a shirt.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the baby pinafore dress.

This colorful polo sweater for toddlers is a real eye-catcher and perfect for spring. It’s knitted from lightweight cotton and fits size 86/92.

The sweater has almost no seams—it’s knitted in one piece from the bottom up. It only needs to be sewn together at the top of the shoulder and a small section under the arm.

The pattern explains each step clearly, often with detailed photos. Well-suited for advanced beginners.



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

These leggings for toddlers will grow with them for a while, roughly from size 86 to 98. They keep toddlers nice and warm while allowing plenty of freedom of movement. The leggings fit snugly yet are still nice and stretchy. They’re knitted in one piece from top to bottom.

You can knit these leggings using any sock yarn. I used two different colors of merino wool with a weight of 210 m per 50 g.

Suitable for knitters with some experience.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the toddler leggings.

This hat with a scarf collar is ideal for babies and toddlers because it keeps the neck and head nice and warm at the same time. The hat buttons at the front, so it doesn’t need to be pulled over the head. The pattern includes a measurement chart for all children’s sizes.

Even beginners can easily knit this hat. The pattern looks complicated, but it’s very easy to knit. You can also use up leftover yarn for it.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the pull-on hat with scarf collar for toddlers.

This baby jacket with a hat fits babies aged 3–12 months. The set has a pretty knit-and-purl pattern that looks good from both sides and is knitted with 6-ply sock yarn, making it nice and warm. Both the jacket and the pattern are easy to knit, even for beginners with basic skills. The pattern explains all the steps in detail.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the baby jacket with matching hat.

There’s also a matching pair of baby pants that fits for just as long. The pants are also easy to knit and absolutely suitable for beginners.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the baby pants.

This cuddly soft baby blanket made from fine merino wool will make any baby feel comfortable and safe. It’s easy to knit with the pattern; every step is explained in detail. The heart pattern is included, of course, as well as the crocheted border.

Well suited for confident beginners.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the baby blanket with hearts.

This is baby’s first cuddly little bear, their first great love. Especially when it was knitted by Mom or Grandma herself. It is cuddly soft, very light, and very easy to knit, making it ideal for beginners with basic skills. You can even use up leftover yarn here. It is approx. 40 cm tall.



Click here for the knitting pattern for baby’s first cuddly little bear.

Oh Marion, I actually got that wrong—sorry. It was Mel who bought more yarn, not you.

That’s great—so you’ll stick with the Yarn Diet through April. How wonderful! You’re right, you really do have plenty of stash. There’s still plenty to knit with.

Your stash is like a land of milk and honey for yarn addicts. ;-)

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

They shine at me with their beautiful colors,
and now I have no idea where to even start.

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

My neighbor is amazed — I thought as much,

Marion, it’s too bad you had to buy yarn—because of the wool diet until April. ;-)