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Here’s something for the gentlemen. This “Pattern Mix” set consists of a beanie and a scarf that won’t slip. Thanks to an air cushion, the knitting pattern looks as if it were double-knitted.

Even beginners can easily knit this set. Everything is well explained, and there are photos to go along with it.


Click here for the knitting pattern for the “Pattern Mix” set—a hat and scarf for men

Ruth, I can see the photos now. They weren’t there a moment ago… strange.
They look super cute! Your granddaughter is going to be so happy. Wow! :-)

Do you have a photo of the doll clothes too, Ruth? They must look so cute.

Here are the baby pants I’m currently working on—they still need to grow a little:



Dear Ruth,
heartfelt belated birthday wishes and a wonderful start to your new year.
I feel like I know you very well here already, and I’m so glad you’re here. :-)

Enjoy life and everything it has to offer. I wish you lots of joy and plenty of time for everything you love to do.

From the bottom of my heart
Monika 

Belated happy birthday, Beate! :-)
May a wonderful new year of life lie ahead of you, filled with many beautiful moments.

With love
Monika

Dear Sabine,
I’m sure you’ll also be happy to receive belated wishes—and they certainly come from the heart. I’m always happy to read your posts here. :-)

For the coming year, I wish you health, joy, plenty of time for yourself and for crocheting, and that everything goes well—in every area of your life.

From the bottom of my heart,
Monika

I wish all of you, including Josefa and the team, a boot stuffed to the brim this evening!


Lots of joy and cozy hours!

Monika

I also wish you all a cozy First Sunday of Advent. Make it nice for yourselves with the first Christmas cookies, some punch, or whatever you like, and enjoy the day.


Best wishes
Monika

Hi Jasmin,

belated wishes are always welcome. So I’d like to wish you all the best and happiness for the year ahead, and may your wishes and dreams come true.

From the bottom of my heart
Monika

Hello Patricia,

though this is a little late, I also wish you all the best and a happy year ahead!

Warm wishes
Monika

All the best on your birthday, Regina, and have a wonderful birthday party.
Enjoy being celebrated and do whatever brings you joy today.

Warm wishes,
Monika

Happy birthday, Gabriele, and have a wonderful day with lots of gifts, big and small!

With love
Monika

Here it is—the hooded jacket for my granddaughter. It took a little longer than expected since I didn’t have much time, but it turned out really beautiful.



Now it’s time for the pattern. ;-)

And the next project is already on the needles: a pair of baby pants. Here’s the start of it:

@Pe-Ka,

everything you've created looks really great. I also finished the jacket for my granddaughter today. Since I'm pretty busy with work at the moment, I was actually surprised that it's already done, just like that on the side. I'll post a photo tomorrow.

Woolly Christmas at Crazypatterns

The needles click softly in the cozy room
while in the pot the turnip starts to stew.

The mulled wine on the stove is steaming away,
while the youngest munches cookies all day.

Josefa is looking forward to the tree,
and knits a stocking—can that really be!

And afterward she crochets a blanket too,
the housework gets left, as chores often do.

The apartment smells of cookies so sweet,
on the sofa my kitty is sound asleep.

Despite the mulled wine, the stocking’s nearly done,
but the yarn is poor quality—not much fun.

Oh dear, what should I do with it now? 
Unravel it—that keeps me fit somehow.

Josefa can get some help, of course,
from all the helpful CP authors.

Meanwhile she looks for the Christmas baubles bright,
“Which colors are in? I’ll Google that tonight.” 

And where are all those lovely crochet stars?
I have an idea: “I’ll make them myself”—gladly, by far. 

Quick as a flash, the yarn is already there. 
So radiant in yellow, like sunshine in the air.

But where can I get a pattern now?
The answer to that question is not hard somehow.

Looked on Crazypatterns, hooray!
There they are already—on the picture in the snow today

One click—this pattern is the one for me. 
I could shout out loud with glee

But what was that? There’s a knock at the door! 
Never mind, I have no time for that anymore. 

The socks just won’t let me go
There’s another knock! Who is it, though?

Let me in! comes the sound from outside the house 
It’s me, of course—Saint Nicholas!!

Oh man, he’s brought the big stocking along 
what’s inside it, I wonder? My curiosity is strong! 

I’m so curious, I want to know, 
mandarins, nuts, and the soft yarn I wished for—I don’t want to miss them, you know. 

The yarn comes first, right away.
I hope Santa Claus knows that today.

Expectantly, Josefa opens the door 
joyfully grabs the packages and thanks Santa Claus warmly for them all the more.

Which one has the yarn inside?
Oh man, I’m so excited, I can’t hide.

In the first little package is a toaster
then comes an Elvis Presley poster 

The yarn must be in here somewhere...
Maybe here? No ... just a beautiful lucky stone there.

No yarn at all? That can’t be right!
Who swiped it—which woolly little sprite? 

At last I have found it here.
What joy! I’ll knit it in rounds, my dear!

Praise and thanks be to the Christ Child! 
and I’ll make myself cozy on the stove bench for a while.

But Christmas isn’t over yet; someone is standing at the door.
After all, it’s only a quarter to four. 

Then the smartphone rings too—who could it be?
Surprise: more yarn is on its way to me :-)

Aunt Auguste arrives with even more little packages.
Where is there still a free corner for all these packages? 

After a moment’s thought, it comes to me:
In the kitchen: in the oven! There’s still room, you see!

But—oh dear—now I’ve already found it beforehand:  
Someone has hidden something there, just as planned.  

There lies a little package with a red bow,
There’s no yarn inside; it smells like soap, you know!

Now mischief is tickling the back of my neck 
I’ll just let the whole thing “sink in” a sec 

Because soap in the oven isn’t something you find every day.
Does anyone have any questions about that? ;-)

Aunt Auguste is a little surprised,
after all, she’ll soon be 100, age-wise. 

A suitable hiding place was found after all.
Meanwhile the knitting needles keep making their rounds through it all.

What do you think—where might this hiding place be found?

Woolly Christmas at Crazypatterns

The needles click softly in the warm room
while in the cooking pot the turnip stews.

The mulled wine on the stove is steaming too,
while the youngest munches cookies through.

Josefa is looking forward to the tree,
and knitting a stocking - I can hardly believe what I see!

And afterward she crochets a blanket too,
while the housework is left with nothing to do.

The apartment smells of cookies baking,
on the sofa my kitty is sleeping.

Despite the mulled wine, the stocking is nearly done,
but the yarn is poor quality, and that's no fun.

Oh dear, what shall I do with it now?
Unravel it; that keeps me fit somehow.

Josefa can get help and support
from all the helpful CP authors.

Meanwhile she looks for the Christmas baubles,
"Which colors are in? I'll go google that."

And where are all those pretty crochet stars?
I have an idea: "I'll make them myself"; I'd love that.

Quick as a wink, there is the yarn already.
So bright in yellow, like the sun.

But where can I get a pattern?
The answer to that question isn't hard.

I looked on Crazypatterns, hooray!
There they are already - in the picture in the snow

One click - this pattern has to be the one.
I could shout out loud for joy

But what was that? There's a knock at the door!
Never mind, I don't have time for that now.

The socks won't let me go
There it knocks again! Who could that be?

Let me in! comes the call from outside
It's me - St. Nicholas!!

Oh man, he's brought the big stocking along
what on earth is in it? I really do care!

I'm so curious, I want to know,
tangerines, nuts, and the soft yarn I wished for are things I really don't want to miss.

The yarn comes first.
I hope Santa knows that.

Full of expectation, Josefa opens the door
happily reaches for the packages and thanks Santa warmly for them.

So which one has the yarn in it?
Oh man, I can hardly wait.

In the first little package is a toaster
then comes an Elvis Presley poster

The yarn must be in here somewhere...
Maybe here? No ... just a beautiful lucky stone.

No yarn at all? That can't be true!
Who swiped it - which woolly elf?

At last I've found it.
What joy! I'll knit it in the round!

Praise and thanks be to the Christ Child!
and I'll make myself cozy on the stove bench.

But Christmas isn't over yet; someone is standing at the door.
After all, it's only quarter to 4.

Now the smartphone rings too; who could it be?
Surprise: more yarn is on its way :-)

Aunt Auguste comes with even more little packages.
Where is there still a free little corner for them?

After a moment's thought, it comes to me:
In the kitchen: in the oven! There's still room there!

But - oh dear - now I've already discovered it beforehand:
Someone has already hidden something there.

There lies a little package with a red bow,
Inside isn't yarn; it smells like soap!

Now mischief is sitting on my shoulder
I'll just let the whole thing "sink in" for a while

After all, you don't find soap in the oven every day.
Does anyone have any questions about that? ;-)

Aunt Auguste is a little puzzled,
after all, she'll soon be 100.

I wish you a wonderful birthday, dear Elke!
May you receive many gifts and celebrate yourself and your life.

With love
Monika

A Woolly Christmas at Crazypatterns

The needles click softly in the warm room
while in the cooking pot the turnips stew.

The mulled wine is already steaming on the stove,
while the youngest one gobbles cookies by the trove.

Josefa looks forward to the tree,
and knits a stocking - I can hardly believe what I see!

And afterward she crochets a blanket, too,
while the housework is left with nothing to do.

The apartment smells of cookies sweet,
on the sofa my kitten sleeps, complete.

Despite the mulled wine, the stocking's almost done,
but the yarn is a poor-quality one.

Oh dear, what do I do with it now? 
Unraveling it keeps me fit somehow.

Josefa can get some help
from all the helpful CP authors.

Meanwhile she looks for the Christmas baubles
"Which colors are in? I'll just Google that." 

And where are all those pretty crochet stars?
I have an idea: "I'll make them myself," I like that by far. 

In a flash, the yarn is already here. 
So bright in yellow, like the sun, so clear.

But where can I get a pattern from?
The answer to that question isn't hard to come by.

Looked on Crazypatterns, hooray!
There they are already - in the picture in the snow

One click - this pattern has to be the one. 
I could shout out loud with joy

But what was that? There's a knock at the door! 
Never mind, I don't have time for that now. 

The socks won't let me go
There it knocks again! Who can that be?

Let me in! That's what sounds from outside 
It's me, of course - St. Nicholas!!

Oh man, he's brought the big stocking along 
what on earth is in there, I really do care! 

I'm so curious, I want to know, 
because I really wouldn't want to miss mandarins, nuts, and the soft yarn I wished for. 

The yarn comes first.
I hope Santa Claus knows that.

Full of expectation, Josefa opens the door 
joyfully grabs the packages and thanks Santa Claus very warmly for them.

So where is the yarn now?
Oh man, I'm so excited.

In the first little package is a toaster
then comes an Elvis Presley poster 

The yarn has to be in here somewhere...
Maybe here? No ... just a beautiful lucky stone.

No yarn at all? That can't be true!
Who swiped it - which woolly elf? 

Finally I've found it.
What joy! I'll knit it in the round!

Praise and thanks be to the Christ Child! 
and I'll make myself cozy on the stove bench.

But Christmas isn't over yet; someone is standing at the door.
After all, it's only quarter to 4. 

Then the smartphone rings too; who could be calling?
Surprise: more yarn is on its way :-)

Aunt Auguste arrives with even more little packages.
Where is there still a free little corner for them? 

After thinking for a moment, it comes to me:
In the kitchen: in the oven! There's still room in there!

But - oh dear - now I've discovered it beforehand:  
Someone has already hidden something there.  

There lies a little package with a red ribbon,
Inside there is no yarn, because it smells like soap!

Now mischief is sitting on my shoulder 
I'll just let the whole thing "sink in"
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A Woolly Christmas at Crazypatterns

The needles click softly in the warm room
while in the cooking pot the turnips stew.

The mulled wine is already steaming on the stove,
while the youngest one gobbles cookies by the trove.

Josefa looks forward to the tree,
and knits a stocking - I can hardly believe what I see!

And afterward she crochets a blanket, too,
while the housework is left with nothing to do.

The apartment smells of cookies sweet,
on the sofa my kitten sleeps, complete.

Despite the mulled wine, the stocking's almost done,
but the yarn is a poor-quality one.

Oh dear, what do I do with it now? 
Unraveling it keeps me fit somehow.

Josefa can get some help
from all the helpful CP authors.

Meanwhile she looks for the Christmas baubles
"Which colors are in? I'll just Google that." 

And where are all those pretty crochet stars?
I have an idea: "I'll make them myself," I like that by far. 

In a flash, the yarn is already here. 
So bright in yellow, like the sun, so clear.

But where can I get a pattern from?
The answer to that question isn't hard to come by.

Looked on Crazypatterns, hooray!
There they are already - in the picture in the snow

One click - this pattern has to be the one. 
I could shout out loud with joy

But what was that? There's a knock at the door! 
Never mind, I don't have time for that now. 

The socks won't let me go
There it knocks again! Who can that be?

Let me in! That's what sounds from outside 
It's me, of course - St. Nicholas!!

Oh man, he's brought the big stocking along 
what on earth is in there, I really do care! 

I'm so curious, I want to know, 
because I really wouldn't want to miss mandarins, nuts, and the soft yarn I wished for. 

The yarn comes first.
I hope Santa Claus knows that.

Full of expectation, Josefa opens the door 
joyfully grabs the packages and thanks Santa Claus very warmly for them.

So where is the yarn now?
Oh man, I'm so excited.

In the first little package is a toaster
then comes an Elvis Presley poster 

The yarn has to be in here somewhere...
Maybe here? No ... just a beautiful lucky stone.

No yarn at all? That can't be true!
Who swiped it - which woolly elf? 

Finally I've found it.
What joy! I'll knit it in the round!

Praise and thanks be to the Christ Child! 
and I'll make myself cozy on the stove bench.

But Christmas isn't over yet; someone is standing at the door.
After all, it's only quarter to 4. 

Then the smartphone rings too; who could be calling?
Surprise: more yarn is on its way :-)

Aunt Auguste arrives with even more little packages.
Where is there still a free little corner for them? 

After thinking for a moment, it comes to me:
In the kitchen: in the oven! There's still room in there!

But - oh dear - now I've discovered it beforehand:  
Someone has already hidden something there.  

There lies a little package with a red ribbon,
Inside there is no yarn, because it smells like soap!

Now mischief is sitting on my shoulder 
I'll just let the whole thing "sink in" 

Because soap in the oven isn't something you find every day.
Does anyone still have a question about that? ;-)

Well, actually… I’d sworn to myself I’d go on a “wool diet” until at least the start of the year. And then, completely unsuspecting, I went to the early Christmas market here in our village last Saturday—it’s called the “Saumarkt” here.

Since there’s never been anything special there, I only put a twenty in my pocket. After all, you never know…

I’m sure you can guess what happened. Right in the middle of it all—for the first time, by the way—there was a yarn booth!!! I thought I wasn’t seeing right!

Well, of course I couldn’t resist; it all looked sooo tempting. And once I had that first ball of yarn in my hand… it just didn’t want to leave me. I immediately knew what I wanted to make with it. And the color next to it… just as beautiful!

And since I didn’t have enough money with me, I rushed home and got some more cash. No distance was too far for me when it came to yarn. I’m sure you know how it is.

The result: these 5 balls absolutely had to come home with me. And they’re already looking forward to getting on the needles :-) :-) and to my grandchildren.


That was my early St. Nicholas Day gift to myself.

Woolly Christmas at Crazypatterns

The needles click softly in the warm room
while in the cooking pot the turnip does bloom.

The mulled wine on the stove is steaming away,
while the baby of the family munches cookies today.

Josefa looks forward to the tree,
and knits a stocking—oh, can it be!

And afterward she crochets a blanket too,
while the housework is left with nothing to do.

The apartment smells of cookies sweet,
on the sofa my kitten is fast asleep.

Despite the mulled wine, the stocking’s nearly done,
but the yarn is a poor-quality one.

Oh dear, what shall I do with it now? 
Unravel it—that keeps me fit somehow.

Josefa can get some help, of course,
from all the helpful CP authors.

Meanwhile she looks for the Christmas baubles bright,
"Which colors are in? I’ll google that tonight." 

And where are all those pretty crochet stars?
I’ve got the idea: "I’ll make them myself," with no bars. 

In a flash, the yarn is already here. 
So radiant in yellow, like sunshine clear.

But where can I get a pattern from?
The answer to that question is not a hard one.

Looked on Crazypatterns, hooray!
There they are already—on the picture in the snow they lay

One click—this pattern is the one for me. 
I could shout out loud with glee

But what was that? There’s a knock at the door! 
Never mind, I don’t have time for that anymore. 

The socks just won’t let me go
There’s another knock! Who is it, though?

Let me in! comes the call from outside 
It’s me, of course—St. Nicholas!!

Oh man, he’s brought the big stocking along 
what’s inside it, I care a lot, right or wrong! 

I’m so curious, I want to know, 
Mandarins, nuts, and the soft yarn I wished for—I don’t want to let those go. 

The yarn comes first, you see.
I hope Santa Claus knows that about me.

Full of expectation, Josefa opens the door 
happily takes the packages and thanks Santa Claus warmly for them once more.

Now which one has the yarn inside?
Oh man, how excited am I!

In the first little package there’s a toaster
then comes an Elvis Presley poster 

The yarn has to be in here somewhere...
Maybe here? No ... just a beautiful lucky stone there.

No yarn at all? That can’t be right!
Who swiped it—which woolly little sprite? 

At last I have found it, to my delight.
What joy! I’ll knit it in the round tonight!

Praise and thanks to the Christ Child, dear! 
and I’ll make myself cozy on the stove bench here.

But Christmas isn’t over yet; someone’s at the door.
After all, it’s only a quarter to four. 

Then the smartphone rings too—who might it be?
Surprise: more yarn is on its way to me :-)

Aunt Auguste arrives with even more little packs.
Where is there still a free corner for all these stacks? 

After a brief thought, it comes to me:
In the kitchen: in the oven! There’s still room, you see!

But—oh no—now I’ve already spotted it beforehand:

I'm happy to present the top 5 in my shop here:

Top 1: The tissue box with butterflies and hearts


This box can be crocheted very easily and quickly, even by beginners. All steps are explained in detail with photos.

Here is the crochet pattern for the tissue box.

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Top 2: The grow-with-me pinafore skirt for toddlers

This pinafore skirt is a real quick-change artist and a joy for all knitting grandmas and moms. It grows with the child from about 1.5 to 5 years old.



The skirt can also be knitted easily by beginners using the pattern. It is knitted from the bottom up in one piece.

Here is the knitting pattern for the grow-with-me pinafore skirt for little girls.

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Top 3: The grow-with-me baby pinafore dress

 This little pinafore dress also grows with the child, from about 6–18 months. It is also knitted in one piece from the bottom up, and beginners will have a wonderful sense of achievement with it too.



Here is the baby pinafore dress that grows with the child

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Top 4: The triangle shawl / poncho with lace pattern and waves

This triangle shawl is a real eye-catcher and a quick-change artist at the same time, because it can also be worn as a poncho. Knitting it definitely never gets boring. This beautiful pattern is fun to knit. Recommended for experienced knitters.



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

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Top 5: The grow-with-me leggings for toddlers

These leggings are knitted very simply from the top down and have no seams. They are very comfortable for children and cozy and warm at the same time. They fit snugly against the body and are still stretchy enough that there is room for a diaper, too.


The pattern is written so that beginners can manage it too. All steps are explained with photos.

Here is the knitting pattern for the leggings for toddlers.

These cute leggings not only look great, they’re also extremely practical and even grow with your child. Thanks to the knitting pattern, they fit snugly while still being stretchy enough to accommodate a diaper.



The leggings are knitted in one piece from top to bottom, so they have no seams. Even beginners can easily follow along with the pattern. However, some basic knitting skills are required.

Click here for the knitting pattern for toddler leggings.

This hat with a shawl collar is very practical for babies and children. It keeps both the head and neck warm without anything slipping out of place. The hat can be buttoned and unbuttoned at the front of the shawl collar. Babies in particular really don’t like having something pulled over their heads. Here’s the solution



The good news: This hat is quick and easy to knit, even for beginners, as I’ve already been told twice. The pattern describes every step. The pattern also includes a size chart for children’s hats.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the baby and children’s hat with a shawl collar.

This cute little bear and the owl have a special job. They hang on the door and guard the entrance. This is especially popular with kids, making it a truly unique and useful Christmas gift.

Both little animals are easy to crochet, even for beginners with basic skills. The pattern includes photos for every step.



Click here for the crochet pattern for the Guardian Bear .

Click here for the crochet pattern for the Guardian Owl.

Click here for the value pack, where you can get both patterns.

Woolly Christmas at Crazypatterns

The needles click softly in the warm room
while in the pot the turnip stews.

The mulled wine on the stove is steaming away,
while the youngest munches cookies today.

Josefa looks forward to the tree,
and knits a stocking - I can hardly believe what I see!

And afterward she crochets a blanket too
the housework gets left behind, it's true.

The apartment smells of cookies baking,
on the sofa my little cat is sleeping.

Despite the mulled wine, the stocking's nearly done,
but the yarn is poor quality, not much fun.

Oh dear, what do I do with it now? 
Unravel it, that keeps me fit somehow.

Josefa can go and get some aid
from all the helpful CP authors.

Meanwhile she looks for the Christmas baubles
"Which colors are in? I'll just go Google." 

And where are all the pretty crochet stars?
I have an idea: "I'll make them myself," gladly, by far. 

Quick as a flash, the yarn is already there. 
So bright in yellow, like sunshine in the air.

But where can I get a pattern from?
The answer to that question isn't a hard one.

Looked on Crazypatterns, hooray!
There they are already - in the picture, lying in the snow today

One click - this pattern has to be mine. 
For joy I could shout out loud and shine

But what was that? There's a knock at the door! 
Never mind, I don't have time for that anymore. 

The socks just won't let me go
Then it knocks again! Who could it be, though?

Let me in! comes the sound from outside 
It's me, of course - St. Nicholas!!

Oh man, he's got the big stocking with him 
what on earth is in there, it's not nothing to me! 

I'm so curious, I want to know, 
Mandarins, nuts, and the soft yarn I wished for are things I don't want to miss, you know. 

The yarn comes first in line.
I hope Santa Claus knows that's fine.

Full of expectation, Josefa opens the door 
happily reaches for the packages and thanks Santa Claus warmly for them all.

So which one has the yarn inside?
Oh man, how excited I am, I can't hide.

In the first little package is a toaster
then comes an Elvis Presley poster 

The yarn has to be in here somewhere...
Maybe here? No ... just a beautiful lucky stone there.

No yarn at all? That can't be right!
Who pinched it - which woolly little sprite? 

At last I've found it, happy and bright.
What joy! I'll knit it in the round tonight!

Praise and thanks be to the Christ Child! 
and I'll make myself cozy on the stove bench for a while.

But Christmas isn't over yet; someone is standing at the door.

Dear Andrea,

may the year ahead bless you richly with everything you long for.
Just believe that it is already waiting for you. :-)

With all my heart,
Monika

Dear Petra,

belated birthday wishes are always appreciated.
So for the year ahead, I hope your wishes and dreams come true, and much more besides.

With love
Monika

Happy birthday, dear Johanna.
May this new year of your life bring you much happiness and joy.

Heartfelt wishes
Monika

Dear nicje,

happy birthday and may you have many moments of happiness that last all year long.

With love
Monika

With this colorful, cozy set of hat and loop scarf, the dreary gray of winter becomes a little more colorful right away.



The set is very easy to knit, even for beginners. Every step is explained in the pattern, mostly with photos.

The stitches create an air cushion and look as if they were double-knitted.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the colorful hat and loop scarf set.

Oh my gosh, Ruth, these are absolutely gorgeous!

Woolly Christmas at Crazypatterns

The needles click softly in the warm room
while in the pot, the turnip starts to bloom.

The mulled wine on the stove is steaming too,
while the youngest munches cookies, quite a few.

Josefa looks forward to the tree,
and knits a stocking—can it really be!

And afterward she crochets a blanket too,
while the housework gets left for someone new.

The apartment smells of cookies so sweet,
my kitten sleeps on the sofa seat.

Despite the mulled wine, the stocking’s almost done,
but the yarn is poor quality—not much fun.

Oh dear, what should I do with it now? 
Unravel it, that keeps me fit somehow.

Josefa can get help, that’s true,
from all the helpful CP authors too.

Meanwhile she looks for the Christmas balls,
"Which colors are in? I’ll google it," she calls. 

And where have all the lovely crochet stars gone?
I’ve got the idea: "I’ll make them myself"—gladly, bring it on. 

Quick as a wink, the yarn is already here. 
So bright in yellow, like sunshine clear.

But where can I get a pattern from?
The answer to that question is not hard to come by.

Checked on Crazypatterns, hooray!
There they are already—on the picture in the snow, at play

One click—this pattern has to be mine. 
For joy I could shout out loud and shine

But what was that? There’s a knock at the door! 
Never mind, I have no time for that anymore. 

The socks won’t let me go
Then there’s another knock! Who is it, though?

Let me in! comes the sound from outside 
It’s me, of course—St. Nicholas!!

Oh man, he’s brought the big stocking along 
what’s inside, I really care—it can’t be wrong! 

I’m so curious, I want to know, 
mandarins, nuts, and the soft yarn I wished for—I don’t want to miss them, oh no. 

The yarn comes first, that’s the plan.
I hope Santa Claus knows that, man.

Full of expectation, Josefa opens the door 
joyfully reaches for the packages and thanks Santa Claus warmly for them all the more.

So which one has the yarn inside?
Oh man, I can hardly hide my excited side.

In the first little package is a toaster
then comes an Elvis Presley poster 

The yarn has to be in here somewhere...
Maybe here? No ... just a beautiful lucky stone there.

No yarn at all? That just can’t be right!
Who swiped it—which woolly sprite? 

At last I have found it, safe and sound.
What joy! I’ll knit it in the round!

Woolly Christmas at Crazypatterns

The needles click softly in the warm living room
while in the cooking pot the turnip starts to simmer and bloom.

The mulled wine on the stove is steaming away,
while the little one munches cookies today.

Josefa looks forward to the tree,
and knits a stocking—well, would you believe me!

And afterward she crochets a blanket too,
the housework gets left behind, it’s true.

The apartment smells of cookies so sweet,
my kitten sleeps on the sofa, curled up neat.

Despite the mulled wine, the stocking’s nearly done,
but the yarn is second-rate, not much fun.

Oh dear, what shall I do with it now? 
Unravel it—that keeps me fit somehow.

Josefa can get some help, of course,
from all the helpful CP authors.

Meanwhile she looks for the Christmas baubles,
"Which colors are in? I’ll go Google my troubles." 

And where have all the pretty crochet stars gone?
I’ve got an idea: "I’ll make them myself"—gladly, come on. 

Quick as a flash, the yarn is here. 
So bright in yellow, like the sun’s cheer.

But where do I get a pattern from?
The answer to that question isn’t a hard one.

Looked on Crazypatterns, hooray!
There they are already—on the picture in the snow they lay

One click—this pattern has to be mine. 
For joy I could shout out loud and shine

But what was that? There’s a knock at the door! 
Never mind, I have no time for that anymore. 

The socks won’t let me go,
Then there’s another knock! Who could it be, though?

Let me in! comes the call from outside the house 
It’s me, of course—Santa Claus!!

Oh man, he’s brought the big stocking along 
what on earth is inside? I care, and that feeling is strong! 

I’m so curious, I want to know, 
Mandarins, nuts, and the soft yarn I wished for—I don’t want to miss those. 

The yarn comes first, that’s the plan.
I hope Santa Claus knows that, my man.

Full of expectation, Josefa opens the door 
happily reaches for the packages and thanks Santa Claus warmly for them once more.

So where is the yarn hidden within?
Oh man, how excited I’ve been.

In the first little package there’s a toaster
then comes an Elvis Presley poster 

The yarn has to be in here somewhere...
Maybe here? No ... just a beautiful lucky stone there.

No yarn at all? That can’t be right!
Who swiped it—which woolly little sprite?

Happy birthday, Andrea! May this new year of your life bring you many moments of happiness!

Congratulations, Michaela, and lots of joy in the year ahead!

New in my shop is this colorful set consisting of a hat and a loop scarf. It’s knitted from a very soft and warm wool blend containing 85% baby alpaca.

What makes it special: The pattern looks like double knitting; it has air pockets that provide extra warmth. It’s also easy for beginners to knit.



The pattern explains every step. There’s a section without photos for printing and a section with photo instructions.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the “Rainbow” set, consisting of a hat and a loop scarf.

This cover for a tissue box with butterflies and hearts is quick to crochet, even for beginners, making it a great Christmas gift. After all, everyone needs tissues.

Of course, the box can be crocheted in any color and adapted to any interior. It looks very decorative anywhere. Whether in a baby’s or child’s room, in the bathroom, restroom, or even on the coffee table.



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

This adjustable strappy skirt for toddlers is the perfect Christmas gift. It’s quick to knit and grows with your child from about 1.5 to 5 years old—simply because it transforms into a cute little skirt.



The pattern describes all steps in detail and includes step-by-step photos. This makes it easy even for beginners with basic knitting skills to follow along.

The skirt is knitted in one piece from the bottom up and has no seams.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the adjustable strappy skirt.

Woolly Christmas at Crazypatterns

The needles click softly in the cozy room
while in the pot, the turnip stews.

The mulled wine on the stove is steaming away,
while the youngest munches cookies today.

Josefa is looking forward to the tree,
and knits a stocking—hard to believe!

And afterward she crochets a blanket too,
while the housework is left overdue.

The apartment smells like cookies so sweet,
my kitten sleeps on the sofa seat.

Despite the mulled wine, the stocking's almost done,
but the wool is poor-quality yarn.

Oh dear, what do I do with it now? 
Unravel it, that keeps me fit somehow.

Josefa can get some help and pointers
from all the helpful CP authors.

Meanwhile she's looking for Christmas baubles
"What colors are in? I'll just go Google." 

And where have all the pretty crochet stars gone?
I've got the idea: "I'll make them myself," I'd love to take that on. 

Quick as a wink, there is the yarn. 
As bright in yellow as the sun.

But where do I get a pattern from?
The answer to that question isn't hard to come by.

Looked on Crazypatterns, hooray!
There they are already—on the picture in the snow

One click—this pattern has to be the one. 
For joy I could shout out loud

But what was that? There's a knock at the door! 
No matter, I don't have time for that now. 

The socks won't let me go
There it knocks again! Who could that be?

Let me in! comes the voice from outside 
It's me, of course—Saint Nicholas!!

Oh man, he's got the big stocking with him 
what on earth is inside, I really do care! 

I'm so curious, I want to know, 
Mandarins, nuts, and the desired soft wool are things I really don't want to miss. 

The wool comes first.
I hope Santa Claus knows that.

Expectantly, Josefa opens the door 
joyfully reaches for the packages and warmly thanks Santa Claus for them.

So where is the wool now?
Oh man, how excited I am.

In the first little package is a toaster
then comes an Elvis Presley poster 

The wool has to be in there somewhere...
Maybe here? No ... just a beautiful lucky stone.

A Woolly Christmas at Crazypatterns

The needles click softly in the warm room
while a turnip is stewing in the pot.

The mulled wine on the stove is already steaming too,
while the youngest munches on cookies.

Josefa is looking forward to the tree,
and is knitting a stocking—I can hardly believe it!

And afterward she crochets a blanket too,
while the housework falls by the wayside.

The apartment smells of cookies,
my kitty is sleeping on the sofa.

Despite the mulled wine, the stocking is almost finished,
but the yarn is of poor quality.

Oh dear, what do I do with it now? 
Unravel it, that’ll keep me fit.

Josefa can get help
from all the helpful CP authors.

Meanwhile she looks for the Christmas ornaments
"Which colors are in? I’ll go google that." 

And where are all the beautiful crochet stars?
I have the idea: "I’ll make them myself," I’d love to do that. 

Quick as a flash, the yarn is already there. 
So radiant in yellow, like the sun.

But where do I get a pattern from?
The answer to that question isn’t hard.

Looked on Crazypatterns, hooray!
There they are already—on the picture in the snow

One click—this pattern has to be the one. 
I could shout out loud with joy

But what was that? There’s a knock at the door! 
Never mind, I don’t have time for that now. 

The socks won’t let me go
There’s another knock! Who on earth is that?

Let me in! comes the sound from outside 
It’s me—St. Nicholas!!

Oh man, he’s brought the big stocking with him 
what on earth is in there? I really do care! 

I’m so curious, I want to know, 
I really wouldn’t want to miss out on tangerines, nuts, and the soft yarn I wished for. 

The yarn comes first.
I hope Santa Claus knows that.

Full of anticipation, Josefa opens the door 
joyfully reaches for the packages and thanks Santa Claus very warmly for them.

Now which one has the yarn in it?

Happy birthday, sadgirl35, and have a truly wonderful birthday party!

Best wishes
Monika

Woolly Christmas at Crazypatterns

The needles click softly in the warm room
while in the pot the turnip starts to stew.

The mulled wine on the stove is steaming, too,
while the youngest munches cookies—quite a few.

Josefa is looking forward to the tree,
and knitting a stocking—I can hardly believe what I see!

And afterward she crochets a blanket, too;
the housework gets left behind, it’s true.

The apartment smells of cookies baking,
on the sofa my little cat is napping.

Despite the mulled wine, the stocking’s nearly done,
but the yarn is cheap—not much fun.

Oh dear, what should I do with it now? 
Unravel it—that keeps me fit somehow.

Josefa can get some help along the way
from all the helpful CP authors today.

Meanwhile she looks for the Christmas baubles:
"Which colors are in? I’ll go Google the options." 

And where are all the lovely crochet stars?
I’ve got the idea: "I’ll make them myself"—gladly, by far. 

Quick as a flash, the yarn is already here. 
So bright in yellow, like the sun’s warm cheer.

But where can I get a pattern from?
The answer to that question isn’t a hard one.

Looked on Crazypatterns—hooray!
There they are already—on the picture in the snow they lay

One click—this pattern has to be mine. 
I could shout out loud for joy this time.

But what was that? There’s a knock at the door! 
Never mind, I don’t have time for that anymore. 

The socks just won’t let me go
There’s another knock! Who could it be, though?

Let me in! comes the sound from outside 
It’s me, of course—St. Nicholas!!

Oh man, he’s brought the big stocking along 
what’s inside it—I care a lot, all along! 

I’m so curious, I want to know, 
Mandarins, nuts, and the soft yarn I wished for—I wouldn’t want to miss them, no. 

The yarn comes first, that’s the plan.
I hope Santa Claus knows that, man.

A quick note: Please copy the title along with the poem :-)
You’re all aaaawesome!

Happy birthday, dear Angelika!

Celebrate yourself and let others celebrate you today. Make many of your wishes come true, and let others make them come true for you.
And may you have lots of joy in this new year of your life.

From the bottom of my heart
Monika

(small correction - now with a heading...)


Woolly Christmas at Crazypatterns

The needles click softly in the warm room
while in the cooking pot the turnip stews.

The mulled wine on the stove is steaming too,
while the youngest munches cookies through and through.

Josefa is looking forward to the tree,
and knits a stocking - I can hardly believe what I see!

And afterward she crochets another blanket
while the housework gets left by the wayside.

The apartment smells of cookies,
my kitten is sleeping on the sofa.

Despite the mulled wine, the stocking is almost done,
but the wool is second-rate.

Oh dear, what do I do with it now? 
Unraveling it, that way I stay fit.

Josefa can get help
from all the helpful CP authors.

Meanwhile she looks for the Christmas ornaments
"Which colors are in? I'll just go google that." 

And where are all the beautiful crochet stars?
I have the idea:"I'll make them myself," I'll gladly do that. 

In a flash, there is the yarn already. 
So radiant in yellow, like the sun.

But where can I get a pattern from?
The answer to the question is not hard.

Looked on Crazypatterns, hooray!
There they are already - in the picture in the snow

One click - this pattern has to be the one. 
For joy I could shout at the top of my lungs

But what was that? There's a knock at the door! 
Never mind, I don't have time for that now. 

The socks won't let me go
There's another knock! Who on earth is that?

Let me in! So it sounds from outside 
It's me, after all - Santa Claus!!

Oh man, he's got the big sock with him

The needles clatter softly in the warm living room
while the turnip simmers in the pot.

The mulled wine is already steaming on the stove,
while the youngest child munches on cookies.

Josefa is looking forward to the tree,
and knitting a stocking — I can hardly believe it!

And afterward, she’ll crochet a blanket
while the housework falls by the wayside.

The apartment smells of cookies,
and my kitten is sleeping on the sofa.

Despite the mulled wine, the stocking is almost finished,
but the yarn is poor quality.

Oh dear, what am I going to do with it now?
Unravel it — that’ll keep me fit.

Josefa can get
help from all the helpful CP authors.

Meanwhile, she’s looking for Christmas ornaments
. “What colors are in style? I’ll just Google that.”

And where are all those beautiful crocheted stars?
I’ve got an idea: “I’ll make them myself” — I’d love to.

  In the blink of an eye, there’s the yarn.
So bright in yellow, like the sun.

But where can I find a pattern?
The answer to that question isn’t hard.

I looked on Crazypatterns — yay!
There they are already — in the picture, in the snow.

One click — this must be the pattern. I could
scream out loud

with joy. But what was that? There’s a knock at the door!
Never mind, I don’t have time for that right now. I can’t stop thinking about
these socks. There’s that knocking again! Who on earth is it?

“Let me in!” comes the cry from outside. It’s me — St. Nicholas!!

Oh man, he’s brought the big sock with him.

Woolly Christmas at Crazypatterns

The needles click softly in the parlor so snug
while a turnip in the cooking pot bubbles and chugs.

The mulled wine on the stove is steaming away,
while the youngest munches cookies all day.

Josefa is looking forward to the tree,
and knits a stocking - can that really be!

And afterward she crochets a blanket too
while the housework is left long overdue.

The home is filled with the scent of cookies sweet,
on the sofa my kitty sleeps.

Despite the mulled wine, the stocking's nearly complete,
but the yarn is low quality - that's no treat.

Oh dear, what do I do with it now? 
Unravel it, that keeps me fit somehow.

Josefa can get some help
from all the helpful CP authors.

Meanwhile she searches for the Christmas ornaments
"Which colors are in? I'll go google that." 

And where are all those lovely crocheted stars?
I have an idea:"I'll make them myself", I'd gladly do that. 

In a flash, the yarn is already there. 
So radiant in yellow, like the sun's warm glare.

But where can I get a pattern from?
The answer to that question is an easy one.

Checked Crazypatterns, yippee!
There they are already - in the picture, in the snow

One click - this pattern has to be the one.

Woolly Christmas at Crazypatterns
The needles clatter softly in the warm room
while the turnip simmers in the pot.

The mulled wine is already steaming on the stove,
while the youngest child is munching cookies.

Josefa is looking forward to the tree,
and is knitting a stocking — I can hardly believe it!

And afterward she even crochets a blanket
while the housework falls by the wayside.

The apartment smells of cookies,
and my kitten is asleep on the sofa.

Despite the mulled wine, the stocking is almost finished,
but the yarn is poor quality.

Oh dear, what am I going to do with it now?
Unraveling it will keep me fit.

Josefa can get help
from all the helpful CP authors.

Meanwhile, she is looking for the Christmas ornaments
"What colors are in? I'll google that."

And where are all the lovely crochet stars?
I've got an idea: "I'll make them myself" — I'd love to.

In the blink of an eye, the yarn is already here.
Bright yellow, like the sun.

But where can I get a pattern?
The answer to that question is not hard.

I looked on Crazypatterns, hooray!
There they are already — in the picture in the snow.

This cozy, warm merino wool cardigan with integrated pockets is knitted from the bottom up using raglan shaping. Thanks to the stitch pattern, it has a close-fitting shape while still being nicely stretchy, so the measurements given here fit sizes 38–42.



Difficulty level: intermediate - you should have some knitting experience.

The pattern contains all steps in detail and documented with photos.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the cardigan with pockets - raglan from the bottom up.

This hat with a knitted-on scarf collar keeps little girls’ necks and heads nice and warm. Nothing can slip out of place.

The special feature: The hat doesn’t need to be pulled over the head because it has buttons in the front. This makes it more comfortable for babies and toddlers to put on.



Even beginners can knit this hat quickly and easily.
The pattern is very simple and is explained in detail in the instructions.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the scarf-collar hat.