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I’ve had very good results with fabric glue, and it holds up great. For example, I used it to attach the felt eyes to my gnomes. I haven’t washed it yet, but otherwise I highly recommend it.

Warm birthday wishes, dear Waltraud!
May this new year of your life bring you exactly what you’ve been hoping for.

Best wishes, Monika

This cute little bear is a cuddly sleep companion for babies and toddlers. It’s as light as a feather, and best of all, it’s hand-knitted with lots of love by Grandma or Mom. What could be better for a baby!

The cuddly bear is very easy to knit, so it’s perfect even for beginners with basic skills. You can even use leftover yarn to make it.



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

Congratulations, Woll-Mone, and have a wonderful celebration with all the trimmings!

Best wishes, Monika

This round neck / shoulder warmer is knitted in a flash from a single skein—and is very easy to follow, even for beginners with basic skills. It costs less than 1 euro.



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

Yes, I think Claudia’s phone cases turned out really well too. I haven’t gotten around to looking into it yet either. I definitely won’t get to it today—I’ve got quite a few other things to do. But I’ll definitely keep at it.

Have a lovely day, everyone, and best regards!

Monika

These wrist warmers for him and her are perfect for knitting with leftover yarn. You don’t need a set of double-pointed needles, because they’re knitted in one straight piece and later sewn together invisibly using Kitchener stitch. Fits all sizes.

The pattern describes every step and is suitable even for beginners with basic skills.



Click here for the knitting pattern for these matching wrist warmers.

Baby’s first cuddly teddy bear—and maybe your first knitted teddy bear, too. It’s perfect for beginners (with basic knowledge), since it consists only of straight pieces and can even be knitted from leftover yarn.

Your child or grandchild will love it and won’t want to let it go! It’s featherlight, weighing just under 140 grams when finished.



Here’s the knitting pattern for Baby’s First Cuddly Teddy Bear.

This is really funny! :-) :-)

There’s also the option of a UFO auction. Along the lines of: Who’ll bid more?

Put UFOs up for adoption? Cool idea, but who actually does that? I’m curious to see whether new parents for a UFO will actually be found here.

Luckily, I’ve landed all my UFOs. And with my leftovers project, there won’t be any UFO left over either, because everything gets sewn up and finished right away.

The stars are looking pretty good for me, too.
I’ve already used up quite a bit of “diet yarn” and scraps.
The sweater for my granddaughter is already two-thirds done.
And I’ll get back to Tunisian crochet tomorrow.
The stars are aligned better for that tomorrow than they are today.
I’ve almost forgotten about the yarn shops—I don’t even think about them. ;-)
Instead, I’m enjoying my stash. With this, I’ll easily be able to hold out until the end of April.

Dear Elke,

I wish you all the best and everything wonderful for your birthday. Enjoy being the center of attention today and may you receive plenty of gifts.

Warm regards, Monika

Yes, Petra, thank you too. I actually think that’s my problem, too.
As soon as I have time, I’ll start over.

Have a wonderful day, everyone!

Best wishes from Monika

Thanks for your encouraging words! It does comfort me a little to know that Mel isn’t able to figure this out right away either.

For me, sometimes I ended up with 7 stitches instead of 6. And the bottom row looks like it’s “shifted to the left.” I’ll start over tomorrow and post a photo then. Let’s see if it works out.

For now, good night! :-)

Wow, you guys are good! I’m really impressed.

Phew… I’m actually having a hard time with this. My swatch always turns out crooked, even though I’m following Petra’s pattern exactly. Tomorrow I’ll start over with a 6-stitch swatch.

For now, I hope you all have a relaxing evening. I’m going to keep working on the sweater for my granddaughter for now. I just need that sense of accomplishment right now. ;-)

Best wishes from Monika

Wow, Caro, I’m impressed! You want to stay “dry” the whole year?
Then I wish you the unique title of “Conqueror of Your Inner Slacker.” You’ll really have earned it.

Of course, you also have a large stash of yarn, so sticking to this will be a breeze. I’ve definitely planned to keep it up until the end of April, and I’m absolutely going to see it through. Until then, I’m giving yarn shelves and yarn sales a wide berth. My stash has plenty to offer, which sparks some great new ideas. But I already know that I’ll need merino wool again come fall—it’s almost used up.

I’m definitely keeping my fingers and big toes crossed that you’ll make it. You’ve got plenty of people here to motivate you, including Josefa.

Belated happy birthday, dear Christine!
May everything come easily to you in this new year of your life, and may you enjoy the best of health!
May joy and happiness be with you as well.

Warm regards from Monika

Dear Kitty,

I wish you a birthday full of joy, with lots of great gifts and happy people celebrating with you.

Warm regards from Monika

Dear Andrea,

happy birthday and have a wonderful day with lots of great gifts. Judging by the suggestions for gift patterns, are you perhaps a teddy bear fan too? I love them too—passionately, in fact. ;-)

Warm regards from Monika

Hahaha, I’m rolling on the floor laughing… a crochet hook that glows! That’s absolutely amazing. Mel, you’ve given me the laugh of the day. :-) You could totally patent that as an invention for crochet addicts....

Marion, your pot holders look amazing! I haven’t gotten around to starting yet. But I did take a look at Petra’s pattern yesterday. It’s really well written and explained. I’ll get started on them as soon as possible. Yeah, there’s a good chance I’ll get hooked too. ;-)

Oh, that reminds me of another anecdote…
I only started knitting and crocheting again in November 2016. Until then, a mummy-like UFO had been lying around in my yarn basket for an estimated 20–25 years. It was supposed to be a blue-and-white cotton sweater for me. All that was missing was one sleeve.

By then, though, I didn’t like the colors or the shape anymore. So I decided to just unravel the sweater and use the yarn for something else. My granddaughter got a baby dress made from some of the yarn. From the other scraps, I mostly crocheted storage baskets.

It’s funny reading what you all write here. :-)

Dear Christina,

oh dear, that doesn’t sound good. Maybe it’ll comfort you a little to know that there are two sides to everything, and that’s surely the case here, too. Maybe it’s actually a good thing you’re not going skiing this time. A fall out there could be even more unpleasant. ;-) Sometimes one thing saves us from another....

I wish you a wonderful weekend anyway. I’m sure you’ll make the best of it.

Warm regards
Monika

Well, I’m curious, Petra. As soon as I get a chance, I’ll give it a try. I’ve had that needle lying around here for a long time, but I’ve never used it.

Your projects look great—I imagine they’re complicated.

These cute little gnomes are perfect for using up leftover yarn. They also have many practical uses. For example, you can store various small items in them. Kids love playing with them. And of course, they also make a lovely surprise in an Easter basket. They look great on the breakfast table as egg cozies.



You can get the crochet pattern for the gnome family here.

Baby’s First Cuddly Bear could also be the first bear you ever knit. That’s because it’s made entirely from straight pieces, making it perfect for beginners (with basic skills).

I knitted this little bear from leftover cotton yarn. When finished, it weighs just under 140 g.

Your child or grandchild will love it and won’t want to let it go.



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

These matching wrist warmers are perfect for knitting with leftover yarn. They’re very easy to knit, even for beginners with basic skills.

What makes them special: You don’t need a set of double-pointed needles—they’re knitted in one straight piece. Finally, they’re sewn together invisibly along the sides using mattress stitch. The pattern includes all the steps and photos.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the matching wrist warmers.

I’ll be joining in too, and I’d like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to Petra for the free patterns for this. I’m looking forward to checking them out.

Since I don’t know anything about this yet but would love to learn, I’m sure I can do it with your help. It’s always been a dream of mine, so I’m happy to seize this opportunity.

Best, Monika

This flowerpot cover with spring decorations and butterflies was crocheted from leftover yarn. It can be made in all kinds of color combinations. The more colorful, the prettier. In spring, you can always find the right potted flowers to go with it.

Quick to crochet, perfect for beginners with basic skills, and a lovely gift idea.



Here’s the crochet pattern for the flowerpot cover with butterflies.

This fun egg cozy set is perfect for turning small amounts of leftover yarn into cute table decorations. They’re very easy to make, even for beginners with basic skills.



Click here for the crochet pattern for the fun egg cozy sets.

This large tissue box with butterflies and hearts is also great to crochet using leftover yarn. Here, different color stripes can be worked one after another.

The pattern is written so that even beginners with basic skills can follow it easily.

The butterflies and hearts are included in the pattern. They’re perfect for crocheting even the tiniest scraps into pretty decorative accents.



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

I crocheted this little door guard bear from leftover yarn in the traffic-light colors red and green. But other colors work well too.

The pattern is written so that even beginners with basic skills can follow it easily.



Click here for the crochet pattern for the guard bear.

If you prefer owls, there is also a pattern for a guard owl.



Click here for the crochet pattern for the guard owl.

Note: There is also a value set in my shop - the owl and bear together.

These wrist warmers are also perfect for knitting from leftover yarn, for example in different colors of sock yarn. The pattern is very easy to knit, and the colors can be combined as you like, depending on your leftover yarn.

Well suited for beginners. Everything is clearly explained in the pattern.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the wrist warmers – suitable for leftover sock yarn.

This headband for babies and toddlers is very easy to knit and well suited for beginners with basic knowledge. Any size can be made here, including for adults or older children.

Especially great for using up leftovers!



Click here for the knitting pattern for the headband made from leftover yarn.

These matching wrist warmers were also knitted from leftover yarn. It took a whole skein of the main color and colorful leftovers to make them.

What makes them special: These wrist warmers don’t require a set of double-pointed needles, because they’re knitted in one piece and later sewn together invisibly along the edge using the Kitchener stitch.

Everything is explained in detail in the pattern. Perfect for beginners with basic skills. The wrist warmers can easily be knitted in any size.



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

This cowl / shoulder warmer can be knitted from one leftover ball of yarn. It can be adjusted to any size and finished in just a few hours. Also great for beginners with basic skills.



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

These little tissue pouches are perfect for crocheting with leftover yarn. They’re done in a flash, and with the little heart on them, they make a gift that brings joy for any occasion.

A special idea would be to slip some money or a gift card between the tissues, for example.

The pattern is ideal for beginners. However, you should have some basic crocheting skills.



Click here for the crochet pattern for the tissue pouch.

Baby’s first cuddly bear was created from leftover yarn in two different colors. Finished, it weighs just under 140 g, so it is very light. Your child or grandchild will love it!

What makes it special:
This sweet bear is easy as pie to knit—even for beginners with basic knowledge. It consists only of straight pieces.
And the pattern is written so that the photos are placed on separate pages, allowing the pattern to be printed without photos.



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

I’m definitely joining in with “Reste-Beste” and have already started. Here’s a photo I took this morning. 


I’m of course also continuing with the yarn diet until the end of April. I already have the yarn on hand for my planned projects. Now it will finally get used up. 

I don’t have any UFOs at the moment, thanks to Josefa. :-)

I’m looking forward to February. It’s going to be great. 

Wow, Christina, is it already spring over there with blackbirds and blossoms? Here in southern Germany, we can only dream of that. And I also wish everyone who’s not doing so well lots of strength and hope things get better.

Josefa in front of a crystal ball... grin... I can just picture how funny that would be. Over here, that crystal ball would be predicting snow for the next few weeks. ;-)

January was a great month—I finally didn’t buy any yarn and stuck to my “yarn diet” perfectly. And lots of lovely new projects came out of it.

We’re also doing great health-wise, and have been all winter, ever since we started consistently supplying ourselves with sunshine (vitamin D3) from within. Since then, we haven’t had any winter blues or any other signs of illness, which used to be quite different.

Have a wonderful day, everyone!

Warm regards
Monika

This cute little cuddly bear for babies and toddlers was knitted from leftover cotton yarn in two different colors. It’s very easy for beginners to knit as well.

Note for print-friendliness:
The pattern includes an extra section with photos that do not need to be printed. 



Click here for the knitting pattern for the cuddly bear for babies and toddlers.

Oh, Michaela, that’s how problems solve themselves all on their own. And as you can see, your kitty likes it so much as a new cozy basket that you don’t need to look for a purpose for it anymore. :-)

Thank you, Josefa, for your truly wonderful award ceremony!
Without you, none of us would have had the stamina to see this through.

Dear Josefa, did you forget the Yarn Emperors?? Everyone who stuck with the yarn diet so bravely??

Here is my leftover yarn; there are also some single skeins among it. I want to use up as much of it as possible.

This cowl and shoulder warmer can be knitted quickly and very easily from a single ball of cotton, even by beginners with basic skills.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the cowl.

This cute baby strappy dress can be worn for at least 2 1/2 years, from about 6 months to at least 3 years. It simply grows with the child—just leave out the straps later on.

The dress has no seams and, with the pattern, can be made even by beginners with basic skills.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the grow-with-me strappy dress for babies and toddlers. 

There’s also a matching headband that can be easily knitted from leftover yarn—it’s a breeze and easily adjustable for all sizes.



Click here for the matching headband.

These matching wrist warmers for him and her are very easy to knit and absolutely suitable for beginners (with basic skills). They’re knitted in one straight piece, and then the seam is closed invisibly using Kitchener stitch.

The pattern shows all the steps. Here, I used a leftover skein of merino wool for both wrist warmers, along with a few colorful scraps.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the matching wrist warmers.

Yes, I also think everything is beautiful and that a lot of work—and joy—went into it. This event has produced so many great projects. Wonderful!

This headband for babies and toddlers is super quick to knit and can be easily adjusted to any size you want. It looks great on adults, too.

The crochet pattern for the heart is included in the knitting pattern.



Click here for the knitting pattern for this easy-to-knit headband.

This round collar and shoulder warmer can be knitted from one skein in just a few hours, even by beginners with basic knowledge. It’s a wonderful way to use up leftover yarn.



Here’s the knitting pattern for the shoulder warmer and round collar.

This little bag for 10 tissues is done in a flash, making it perfect as a last-minute gift. Whether it’s for Valentine’s Day, a birthday, Easter, or just because—everyone will love it.

Even beginners with basic skills will have no trouble following the pattern.
It’s also a great way to use up leftover yarn in all kinds of color combinations.



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