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This colorful spring meadow gives you lots of great ideas for using up leftover yarn. Whether it’s whole skeins or tiny little scraps, you can use it all here. Just be creative—you’ll get plenty of ideas here. For example, you can see the “cheeky boys” version here. Girls will surely prefer butterflies or flowers.

The pattern is perfect for beginners with basic knowledge. It’s written without any abbreviations. And I’ve mostly placed the photos so that you don’t need to print them out as well.

Bring spring into your home now!



Click here for the colorful spring meadow—the flower egg cozies with placemat.

You can give this colorful meadow with egg cozies, a placemat, and floral decorations to loved ones for Easter, either individually or as a set. You’re sure to bring them lots of joy.

In the pattern you’ll find several variations as ideas, for example the “cheeky boys” as egg cozies for little or big boys. The girls will probably prefer flower decorations. Butterflies also work very well as decorations, both on the egg cozies and on the spring meadow. Just let your imagination run wild.

You can use up lots of colorful leftovers here, even tiny scraps for the flowers.
The pattern is very easy for beginners to make, as long as they have basic knowledge.

To make things easier, I’ve placed most of the photos on pages that don’t need to be printed out. Also, the complete pattern is written without abbreviations.



Click here for the colorful spring meadow—the flower egg cozies with placemat.

With this colorful spring set, you can make wonderful use of your leftover yarn. There are no limits to your imagination here, and you’ll instantly bring spring to your table. The pattern includes several variations for the egg cozies. For example, I crocheted the “cheeky boys” for my grandchildren, which you can also see here in the photo. The flower egg cozies are for girls of all ages.

The pattern is suitable for beginners in every respect. However, you should have some basic crocheting skills.

In this pattern, I’ve also made sure that most of the photos are placed on separate pages that don’t need to be printed. Additionally, the pattern is written without abbreviations, which makes it even easier for you to work with.



Click here for the colorful spring meadow—the flower egg cozies with placemat.

You can conjure up a colorful spring meadow on your table with this placemat, the flower egg cozies, and the table scatter. Even beginners with basic skills can easily crochet all of these. There’s also plenty of room for creative variations. In the second picture, for example, you can see the “cheeky boys” — an idea for little and big boys.

With this set, you can use up all your colorful scraps and combine them however you like.

Also helpful:
Most of the photos in the pattern are placed on pages you don’t need to print. There are also no abbreviations.


These are the “cheeky boys”



Click here for the colorful spring meadow — flower egg cozies with a placemat.

Here you’ll find the perfect spring and Easter decorations with a placemat, flower egg cozies in different variations, and flower scatter decorations. Some creative ideas are presented in the pattern.

If you have leftover cotton yarn, you can use up even the tiniest leftovers here. 

Great for beginners. However, basic skills should already be in place.

What makes it special:
In the pattern, most of the photos are placed on extra pages that do not need to be printed. Everything is written out in full, so there are no abbreviations.

 
These are the cheeky boys - a variation idea for little and big boys:


Click here for the colorful spring meadow - flower egg cozies with placemat.

This colorful meadow with egg cozies, a placemat, and floral decorations brings color to the table. And you can crochet it very easily. Spring feelings are guaranteed. You can really let your creativity run free here.

Another advantage is that this is a great way to use up leftover yarn. The pattern is absolutely suitable for beginners. However, basic crochet skills should already be present.

What makes it special:
In the pattern, the photos are mostly placed on pages that you don't need to print. It is also written without abbreviations.



Click here for the colorful spring meadow—the flower egg cozies with placemat.

Dear Petra,

I’d also like to congratulate you wholeheartedly. And I’m glad you’re here.
I’ll raise a glass with you to many more years to come and wish you continued inspiration and lots of joy here.

Warm regards
Monika

My new creative highlight is this colorful spring meadow that you can now bring to life on your table. It includes a placemat, various egg cozies, and flower table scatter decorations.

Best of all, you can crochet all of this using leftover yarn. And it’s easy for beginners with basic crochet skills to recreate.

The pattern is written so that the photos are mostly placed on pages you don’t need to print. There are also no abbreviations—everything is written out in full.



Click here for the Colorful Spring Meadow – flower egg cozies with placemat.

Dear Josefa and team, dear users and authors,

I wish you all a loving, joyful Valentine’s Day full of happiness.
What could be more valuable than people who appreciate us and make us feel good?

Lots of love to you all
Monika

Here’s the bigger batch of leftovers: my colorful spring meadow and the egg cozies I’m taking along as gifts. That might just be enough for “Flower of the Month.” Josefa wrote something about it once, if I remember correctly...




Last month I’d already knitted up a lot of leftovers. But those probably won’t count toward February.

The next “diet yarn” project is already in the works—it’ll be a poncho. Right now I’m still in the design phase. That sometimes takes longer than the knitting itself. ;-)

Mel, your bag looks great! Congratulations! You used up quite a bit of yarn from your stash there.

Thanks, Marion! :-)
Yeah, I’m having fun with it, too. I do have a few projects right now that are more urgent, though. I’ll definitely keep working on it. A mug warmer is still in the works. And who knows, maybe I’ll give a few of them away for Easter. You can always use those.

I’m going to crochet a little tissue pouch in Tunisian crochet. That should look great, too.

Have a wonderful evening, everyone!

I’m looking forward to the next few days. We’re going on a trip to visit our nearly 2-year-old granddaughter. Of course, I’ll be taking the last few knitted gifts with me.

We’ll also be visiting our other older grandchildren—an 11-year-old girl and two boys, ages 6 and 8. They’ll get cute egg cozies with faces on them, and their mom will get a tissue pouch.

I might not be here as often, but I’ll definitely check in every day.

Dear Mel, dear Petra, thanks for the compliments. :-)
Yeah, I really like it, too.

I’m not sure yet if I’ll become a fan of Tunisian crochet. In any case, it’s fun and looks really good. I can practice with a second mug cozy. My husband wants one, too.

Let’s see what’s next. In any case, I’m already thrilled that I can do it now—thanks to you, Petra. :-)

By the way, your blog looks amazing! Huge compliment! I just had to write a comment right away.

Have a wonderful day, everyone!

Best wishes from Monika

So, I’ve finished a few things and am showing you the first part. Hopefully the next part will follow by tonight.

My mini UFO is this mug warmer—a practice piece for Tunisian crochet:



I’m making great progress using up the leftover yarn. Here are two new tissue holders:


And the rest will (hopefully) follow tonight. :-)

So, I’ve finally finished a little UFO. My practice piece for Tunisian crochet is now a practical mug warmer, and it looks like this:



I’ll probably crochet a few more of these. But first, I have other things to do. 

Mel, you’re so hard at work! Wow, I’m not working on that many projects right now.
A bag—great! I’m curious to see what it looks like.

Tunisian crochet isn’t really my thing yet. 

Oh, Christina, don’t stress about it. It’s mainly supposed to be fun.
For me, too, it’s all little things made from scraps right now. So the weight is pretty low. It’s all about taking part and turning the yarn into beautiful things.

One thing I can say for sure: it’s looking pretty colorful over here. :-)

Glad I could help you, Michaela! :-)

Petra, that looks amazing! It’s a real work of art—wow!
I think it’s great that you wrote a blog post about Tunisian crochet. You can really tell you’re a pro.

This gnome family not only looks cute, it’s also extremely useful. For example, small items like buttons fit inside. They also make great egg cozies. Children are sure to have lots of ideas for what to hide in them.

At my house, they store small needlework supplies. And in the gnome house, which is also available with them, I store leftover yarn. There’s room in the front door, for example, for crochet hooks. This house is also a highlight on the breakfast table as a bread roll basket.

The house / utensil basket as well as the gnomes are very easy to crochet and suitable for beginners. Basic knowledge should be present.



The gnome house with the gnomes is available as a value bundle — click here for the crochet pattern.

Click here for the crochet pattern just for the gnomes.

Click here for the crochet pattern just for the gnome house / utensil basket.

This belt with a pouch is very useful if you’re wearing leggings, for example. It fits the most important things, such as 1 tissue plus a cell phone.

The belt can be crocheted for any size. Everything is explained clearly and with photos, but some basic crochet knowledge and a bit of practice are helpful.



Click here for the crochet pattern for the belt with pouch.

This flowerpot cover brings spring into the house. A pot with spring flowers looks especially lovely in it.

The cover is very easy and quick to crochet, even for beginners with basic skills. Leftover yarn can also be used up very well here.



Click here for the crochet pattern for the flowerpot cover with butterflies.

This tissue box with butterflies and hearts looks great anywhere. It hides a whole pack of 100 Tempo tissues. The box is very easy to crochet, even for beginners with basic knowledge. Every step is well explained, and there are photos too. By the way, it's a great tip for using up leftover yarn.


Click here for the crochet pattern for the tissue box.


If you would also like to crochet a small pouch for 10 Tempo tissues—yes, you can get this pattern too. The pouch is also very easy and quick to crochet, and suitable for beginners as well. And if you're still looking for a last-minute gift, you've come to the right place.


Click here for the crochet pattern for the small pouch for 10 Tempo tissues.

These door hangers are very useful. They naturally spread good cheer, and they also guard the doors in the house. That's extremely practical on the bathroom door, the bath, but also on the children's room or home office.

They come as a guardian owl and a guardian bear. Once you've crocheted one, you can already prepare yourself for the whole family to order their guardians from you.

They are quick and easy to crochet. Even beginners will get along wonderfully with the very well-described pattern. Many individual steps are shown with photos.




Click here for the crochet pattern for the guardian bear.

Click here for the guardian owl.

And here you can get both patterns as a value bundle—basically the family pack.

Yeah, it’s going great. This won’t turn into a long-term UFO—I’ll finish it in the next few days. Then I’ll show you the mug warmer. It’s looking good already, I think.

Things are going really well for me, too. Of course, everything is being made from “diet” yarn. A photo will follow as soon as I finish my entire project. Right now, the Tunisian crochet piece is turning into a UFO. But I’m going to get it finished, because it’s almost done—then it’ll be a mug warmer.

By the way, I’ve added more “diet” yarn to my leftover yarn basket, since I needed some other colors.
Let’s see what else I can finish by the end of February.

On Wednesday, I’m going to visit my granddaughter (to take her measurements—I’m really looking forward to it), and I’m sure I’ll have some time left over for crocheting and knitting. The drive takes about 4 hours, which I’ll definitely put to good use.

By the way, I’m enjoying it more and more to finally use up the beautiful yarn from my stash. So far, I’ve successfully managed to ignore all the special offers (pat on the back).

Hi Michaela,

if you click on “Account” at the top—then “Dashboard”—you should see all the shops you’re following.

If that’s not the case, someone from the CP team will surely be able to help you.

Best regards

Monika

Hi Lumitola,

Is this a pattern you bought here at Crazypatterns from one of the authors, and you’re having trouble with it? If so, it would be best if you sent that author a private message. She (or he) will definitely be able to help you.

Otherwise, there are lots of crocheters here who will surely give you a few tips. So far, I’ve only knitted raglan.

Best regards, Monika

Hi Sven,

I’d also like to give you a warm welcome. Yes, there are some men here who also sell patterns.

If you ever have a question or get stuck, you’ll always find help here. And feel free to share your projects with us, too.

You definitely won’t get bored here, because there are threads (groups) for specific topics. For example, we’re currently learning Tunisian crochet. It’s much more fun when we do it together. If you’d like to take a look, here’s the thread:
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/74591/tunesisches-haekeln-gratis-lernen-gemeinsam-geht-das-leicht-von-der-hand

By the way, I also started again 1.5 years ago after more than 20 years, and I got back into it quickly. The patterns here helped me too.

Best wishes
Monika

Baby's first cuddly bear for girls comes here in rose-pink. Of course, it can be knitted in any color. The special thing about this bear is that it's great for beginners, because it consists only of straight pieces. What could be nicer than a little bear hand-knitted by grandma or mom?



Here is the knitting pattern for baby's first cuddly bear.

This baby jacket and hat are knitted from 6-ply sock yarn. They fit sizes 62 to 80, so they grow with the baby for a few months.

Suitable for advanced beginners. The knitting pattern includes all steps, including the pattern, which consists of knit and purl stitches.



Here’s the knitting pattern for the baby jacket with hat.

There is also a matching pair of baby pants for this jacket. They also fit from 3 to 12 months thanks to the leg cuffs.



Here’s the knitting pattern for the baby pants.

You can finish knitting this scarf collar in a day. One skein of cotton yarn is enough, and it's very easy, so it's ideal for beginners.



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

Thanks for the tip, Marion. I’m going to check it out right now. :-)

Congratulations, dear Carola, on another trip around the sun. May everything go wonderfully for you in this new year of your life, and may happiness be by your side.

Warm regards
Monika

Dear Dorigurumi,

Happy birthday from me, too. May you never run out of ideas in the coming year and may your success continue to grow.

Warm regards
Monika

Dear Katrin, happy birthday from the bottom of my heart. Enjoy being the center of attention today and have a really wonderful time.

Warm regards
Monika

Wishing you all the best and a wonderful birthday, marieluis, and lots of joy in the year ahead!

Best regards, Monika

This tissue box with butterflies and hearts can also be crocheted quickly and easily from any leftover yarn. With this pretty decoration, tissues are neatly stored anywhere and still always within reach. 

By the way, it also makes a great gift idea for Valentine’s Day, Easter, or birthdays.



Click here for the crochet pattern for the tissue box.

This popular cotton pinafore skirt for toddlers is a true quick-change artist. It grows with your child from ages 1.5 to 5. The skirt has no seams and is knitted in one piece from the bottom up. The straps can be unbuttoned.

My tip: Simply knit this skirt several times in different colors. That way, variety is guaranteed. By the way, it works well in every season, because you can wear either a shirt or a sweater underneath it.



Here’s the knitting pattern for the grow-with-me toddler pinafore skirt.

This popular cowl / shoulder warmer can be knitted very quickly from a ball of cotton or wool. Even beginners will enjoy making it — it’s very easy.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the cowl.

This “Good Mood Suit” for your breakfast egg isn’t just a hit at Easter. It can be crocheted in any bright colors and keeps the egg warm from top to bottom.

Best of all: these suits are super quick to crochet—even for beginners with basic skills. It’s a great way to use up leftover yarn and whip up a lovely gift at the same time.



Click here for the crochet pattern for the “Good Mood” outfit for your breakfast egg.

I think I just need a little practice, and then I’ll get the hang of it. :-)

Marion, that’s definitely good to know—thanks for the tip.
For me, though, the right side is looser—that is, where the row begins.
It’s fine at the end.

I’m sure you could easily make a phone case out of it, too. Pot holders or a trivet would be another idea. You always need things like that.

Scraps are definitely great for making mug warmers. I’ll make them really simply and will be happy to show you the result at the end.

Mel, that already looks great!
I’ve also finished a small test piece that’s 15 stitches wide—made of cotton. Here it is:



I don’t really like the right edge either. It’s a bit looser than the left one. But if I crochet around the edge later, it won’t be noticeable at all.

Since our mug warmers still have a Christmas design, I’m going to crochet one for spring out of this. 

Ahh, Petra, now I understand better. Of course—who actually has their logo hanging on the door? Great idea!

Wow, you’ve all been so busy and crocheted such wonderful things! 
I’m still a long way from that. But at least today I managed to crochet my 6-stitch swatch, and it came out straight! I think it’ll work quite well now if I try it with a bigger piece.

I’ve noticed that I’m still not really getting on well with cotton. It always comes out very tight, even though I normally crochet loosely. That’s why I used softer yarn for my swatch, which worked very well.

I’m still thinking about what it could become, and then I’ll try it again with cotton.

At the end of 2016, after a 20-year hiatus, I started knitting and crocheting again—specifically for my granddaughter. It was her mother’s wish.

And that’s when I started really enjoying it again.

Linja will turn 2 in March, and I’ve been taking pretty good care of her so far. Since they’re already planning another baby, I’ve already started designing the baby essentials. To be honest, that’s what I enjoy the most.

I also really enjoy knitting for myself. Since none of our friends or relatives are exactly my size (or live too far away), I get to keep everything. ;-)

My husband had asked for a scarf and a hat, and of course I fulfilled those wishes for him. I already have some ideas for next winter about what else he might like.

Well, and then I also enjoy decorating our apartment with useful crocheted items. Naturally, it often happens that our visitors see something they like and want it for themselves. That’s why I’ve already prepared a few gifts for Easter and Valentine’s Day this year.

Petra, I wouldn’t have thought that motorcycle enthusiasts would be into crocheted door wreaths either… interesting. ;-)

This cute cotton polo sweater is lightweight yet still keeps you warm. Its fresh red and yellow colors are perfect for spring.

  The pattern is written so that even advanced beginners can follow it easily. Some knitting experience is helpful. The measurements are suitable for sizes 86–92—and if you knit it a little longer, it will even fit up to size 98. The sweater has almost no seams. Only the shoulders at the top are sewn or crocheted together. 



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

This colorful children's jacket made of merino wool is just right for the transitional season. It is knitted top-down with raglan sleeves and has a hood and 2 pockets at the front. The jacket measurements fit sizes 92 to 104. 

There are only two very small seams, one on each side of the pockets. The rest is knitted in.
Difficulty level: Knitting experience is recommended.

What makes it special: The pattern is written in a printer-friendly way. The pages with the photos do not need to be printed as well.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the children's jacket.