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This brightly colored rainbow set—consisting of a hat and a loop scarf—is ideal for beginners because it’s very easy and quick to knit.


The pattern was created during one of my experiments with knit and purl stitches and has a special feature:
it’s very voluminous, with a layer of air, which makes it especially warm.

The pattern also includes a size chart for children’s hats, supplemented with adult sizes.
Everything is described in detail with pictures. There’s a print-friendly section and a section with photos.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the rainbow set (hat and loop).

Just a quick note:
You’re all soooooo creative—simply amazing!!

A Woolly Christmas at Crazypatterns

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 is knitting a stocking—
I can hardly believe it!

And afterward, she’ll crochet a blanket
; the housework gets left behind.

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’s how I’ll stay in shape.

Josefa can get
help from all the helpful CP authors.

Woolly Christmas at Crazypatterns

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

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

Dear users, dear authors,

what do you think about writing a poem together?

Here’s how I imagine it:

• Everyone writes one line and copies the poem as it stands so far. That way, it stays in context.
  
• Every other line must rhyme with the one before it.
  
• The poem should be about Christmas and wool.
  
• In the end, we should end up with a coherent poem.
  

Are you up for it?
I’d be happy to start. You can take it from there.
(Please copy the text below and write your line underneath it.)


A Woolly Christmas at Crazypatterns

The needles clatter softly in the warm parlor.

I only joined this year and didn’t discover the forum until much later. By now, it’s almost become an addiction. :-)

I think the support when I have questions is great, and so is the camaraderie—at least 90% of the time.

Somehow, many of you already feel like old friends, just like in a craft circle where we share our experiences.

I really like it here with you all. :-)

Oh, Arni, you’ll manage the move just fine. Just look forward to how much nicer things will be afterward. You know, there’s always a certain magic to a fresh start...

Well, there is one good thing about it. I feel like I have plenty of yarn and can fulfill lots of wishes. :-)

Oh, wow, Marion, 68 kg—that’s quite a yarn stash!!
That’s pure wealth!

I was almost going to say “enviable”... but (oh, what a shock this evening!) if I were to weigh my yarn right now, I’d probably end up—roughly speaking—with about 50–60 kg as well.

OMG!!!!

The Rainbow Set—consisting of a hat and a loop scarf—has just arrived in my shop.
It’s quick and easy to knit and keeps you cozy and warm.

What makes it special is the air-cushion pattern, which I discovered while experimenting. This makes the stitches more voluminous and larger, creating an effect similar to an air cushion.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the Rainbow Set—hat and loop scarf.

This colorful "Rainbow" set, consisting of a hat and a loop scarf, is knitted from cozy 75% baby alpaca wool. By experimenting with knit and purl stitches, an "air-cushion pattern" emerged that creates more volume and therefore keeps you nice and warm.

Even beginners can easily recreate the pattern. Everything is explained in detail in the pattern.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the "Rainbow" set—hat and loop scarf.

Thanks to you all, I’ve learned something new, too. ;-) Great, thanks for that!1

Dear Arni,

I’m sorry I only just noticed that it was your birthday two days ago. But I’m sure you’ll still be happy to receive belated birthday wishes, right? Especially when they come from the heart.

For this new year of your life, I wish you lots of joy with your little ray of sunshine, Anton, and plenty of happy moments to go along with it. You certainly won’t run out of them.

Enjoy this wonderful time—it’ll never come again!

All my love to you from the bottom of my heart!
Monika

I’m in a similar boat to Heike. I did a little tidying up too, and that’s when I really realized just how much yarn I’ve accumulated. Oh my gosh!!! I’d rather not even know how many kilos that is. :-)

That’s why I’ve decided to take a break from buying more for now and turn some of it into beautiful things. I’ve got plenty of orders and plenty of ideas, too. But I’d need at least one more life right now to get it all done. Phew...

It’s definitely fun to keep my needles busy every spare minute.

A special and very decorative gift wrapping for potted flowers is this flower pot cover—for example, for an amaryllis or a poinsettia.



The pattern includes both the pot cover and the stars. Everything is very easy to crochet, even for beginners. Before you know it, you’ll have crocheted a lovely surprise for Christmas.

Here’s the crochet pattern for the “Poinsettia” flower pot cover.

This colorful set of hat and cowl brings color to the dreary gray of the cold season. It’s knitted from cozy wool (baby alpaca blended with virgin wool) and is also great for beginners.



I experimented creatively with knit and purl stitches here, and the result is a cushioned stitch pattern. It looks like it’s double-knitted, keeping your head and neck cozy and warm.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the “Rainbow” set – hat and cowl.

That sounds great, especially since it doesn’t start until the end of January. I’d be happy to join in then. By then, though, I’m afraid the wish list will have grown even longer. ;-)

In any case, it’s fun and exciting - and it encourages you to stick with it and keep going, just in keeping with the new motto. :-)

Here you’ll get a set consisting of a hat and cowl that is very easy and quick to knit. By experimenting with knit and purl stitches, a fluffy, voluminous air-cushion pattern emerged. This makes the hat cozily warm, almost as if it were double-knitted.



Very suitable for beginners; the pattern is super easy and has a big effect.

Here’s the knitting pattern for the “Rainbow” set - cowl and hat.

This Christmas-themed flower pot cover makes for a beautiful table decoration, especially when it holds a poinsettia or an amaryllis. 



The stars are included. The pattern is suitable for beginners, and the cover can be crocheted quickly and easily.

Click here for the crochet pattern for the “Christmas Star” flower pot cover.

These wrist warmers / pulse warmers are also cozy and warm, look great, and are very easy to knit, for any size. An easy calculation method is included in the pattern, as is the stitch pattern. All steps are documented, mostly with individual photos.


Suitable for beginners!

Click here for the knitting pattern for the wrist warmers / pulse warmers.

These arm warmers feature a “false cable pattern” made up entirely of purl and knit stitches—they’re very easy to make and look great, too.



The pattern includes the stitch chart and all the steps with plenty of step-by-step photos.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the arm warmers with a faux cable pattern.

Thanks, Traudelina! :-)

Since I had 2 skeins, I used the rest to knit a loop scarf as well. Here is the photo of both items and of the loop scarf around my neck. The yarn is really great.






I experimented with knit and purl stitches again and came up with a really great variation. I call it air-cushion stitches. Really brilliant, and childishly easy too. I'm writing it all down right now.

Best regards
Monika

Happy birthday, dear Strickbienchen, and have a wonderful birthday celebration.

For the coming year, I wish you health, joy, a sense of humor (you can always use that), and simply good energy.

With love,
Monika

This baby and children’s hat with an open shawl collar that fastens with buttons is a great weekend project. It can even be knitted in just a few hours, as one customer wrote.

What makes it special: Many children don’t like having anything pulled over their heads. This hat offers the advantages of a pull-on hat: nothing can slip out of place, and it keeps both the head and neck warm at the same time. It’s also very easy to put on and take off.

The checked pattern also provides extra warmth. It was created almost by “accident.”


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

Click here for the knitting pattern for the hat with an open shawl collar for babies and children.

You’ve all created some really beautiful things with your needles. I really like everything.
I especially think Dagmar’s bears are totally cute… I’m just a big fan of little bears.

I went on a spontaneous hat-and-scarf spree this week. I picked up some gorgeous baby alpaca yarn in rainbow colors at Traudelina’s shop. I’ve now knitted a hat and a loop scarf from it. Here’s the hat for now—the loop scarf will follow later.



My husband is going to get a slightly early Christmas present after all: a hat with a matching scarf. As soon as I’m done, I’ll post it here.

I still have quite a few ideas swirling around in my head. But first, I think I’ll finish knitting the jacket for my granddaughter. It’s a bigger project than I thought.

This baby dress in denim blue grows with your little one for a whole year. It is easy to knit, even for beginners, and has no seams.



The knitting pattern includes all the steps, including the heart pattern, and lots of photos.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the baby pinafore dress that grows with your little one.

This guardian owl has a very important job. It clearly shows on the door whether the room may be entered. This is not only very useful for the bathroom or restroom, but for any room door. After all, children sometimes want to be completely on their own, too—without a key.

With this, you have a nice and totally useful Christmas gift for everyone in the family. 



The crochet pattern with lots of photos is written so that even beginners can manage it well. 

In my shop, there is also another version for everyone who prefers little bears. And both are even available as a value set.

Here’s the crochet pattern for the guardian owl.

These Christmas stars and the flower pot cover can be crocheted very easily from leftover yarn in Christmas colors. That way, you also get beautiful gift wrapping at the same time.



Click here for the crochet pattern for the Christmas star decoration together with the flower pot cover. 

The star decorations are also available individually in my shop.

This cozy, warm winter jacket with pockets is very easy to knit for advanced knitters. However, you should already have a bit of experience.

It’s knitted from the bottom up with multiple skeins as a bottom-up raglan, resulting in almost no seams—only at the pockets.

The stitch pattern is nicely stretchy yet still figure-hugging. That makes the measurements a very good fit for sizes 38–42.

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

This poncho + triangular shawl with a lace pattern and waves is guaranteed not to get boring while knitting. And as a nice bonus, you’ll have a stylish eye-catcher for spring.

What makes it special: This lovely piece can be worn both as a triangular shawl and as a poncho. It’s a true quick-change artist.


Every step is described in detail in the pattern and documented with photos.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the poncho triangular shawl with lace pattern and waves.

Dear Inka, belated birthday wishes are always appreciated. :-)
That’s why I wish you everything that brings you joy in the year ahead, along with plenty of happy moments.

With all my heart
Monika

Happy birthday, Akos! Celebrate yourself and your life, and treat yourself to everything that brings you joy today.

Warm regards
Monika

Dear Cornelia,

Today is your birthday, and I’d like to extend my warmest congratulations. Celebrate yourself and life, and let others celebrate you. You deserve it, simply because you exist.

Warm regards
Monika

@Arni,

I think your idea is absolutely great. It’ll be a huge surprise for your family and make for some really beautiful—and above all, unique—Christmas photos.

Be sure to show us the Santa set here once you’re done. :-)

Good night wishes
Monika

These cute helpers come as a whole family. They look after children’s or crafters’ treasures and also make a great Advent calendar. Children get very creative playing with them.



The gnomes are completely 
The gnomes are crocheted in no time and are also perfect for beginners. The colors can be freely chosen, as can the faces.

There is also a house for the gnomes that can be used in many ways. In my shop there is an individual pattern for the gnomes as well as for the house. In addition, there is a complete value set.

Click here for the crochet pattern for the gnome family.

This Guardian Owl and Guardian Bear have a red side that clearly says “Stop.” When that side is facing out, the way into the room, bathroom, or toilet is blocked. The door may only be opened when the green side is showing.

A great Christmas gift—not just for kids. Plus, they’re easy to crochet, since the pattern describes every step in detail, making it well-suited even for beginners.



Both are also available in my shop as a value set.

Click here for the crochet pattern for the Guardian Bear.

Click here for the crochet pattern for the Guardian Owl.

This cute and cuddly warm hat for babies and children has a scarf attached right to it. To make it easier to put on and take off, the scarf has buttons at the front.

The checked pattern was a lucky accident and not only looks great, but is also nice and dense. Just right for cold days.


The pattern is written so that even beginners with basic knowledge can work with it easily.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the children's hat with scarf collar.

These arm warmers with a faux cable pattern are quick and easy to knit, even for beginners. They also make a great Christmas gift.

The pattern consists only of knit and purl stitches. The pattern is provided for all sizes.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the arm warmers.

These kids’ leggings will grow with your child for a while. They’re knitted in one piece, so there are no seams. This makes them very comfortable and ensures they always fit perfectly—whether your child is wearing diapers or not.

The knitting pattern is written so that even beginners with basic skills can follow along. What makes this pattern special: even the legs can be knitted on circular needles using the specified yarn.


Click here for the knitting pattern for the children’s leggings.

This merino wool cardigan keeps you cozy and warm. It has two built-in pockets and is knitted almost in one piece using the bottom-up raglan method.

The cardigan has a figure-hugging fit, but is also nicely stretchy, so the pattern fits sizes 38–42.



Difficulty level: intermediate—some knitting experience is recommended

Click here for the knitting pattern for the red cardigan with pockets—bottom-up raglan

@Kamomberd,
I’ve been buying Drops merino wool for quite some time now. Just Google it; there are several stores that carry it, for example Kalana. I’m always very happy with it. The selection is huge, and the yarn is very warm and cozy. And compared to others, it’s also quite affordable.

I still have quite a few projects ahead of me for Christmas, oh dear. A hooded jacket for my youngest granddaughter (1.5), a set of a hat and wrist warmers for my oldest granddaughter (11), and two “little bear” door guardians for the two boys (6 and 8).

The adults haven’t been giving each other gifts for a few years now. But who knows, little surprises are always nice.

It’s lovely that the Christmas room has now been opened here. :-)

Warm regards
Monika

Dear Elke,

belated happy birthday, and here’s to many happy moments in your new year!

Warm regards
Monika

Dear Barky,

Belated happy birthday and here’s to a wonderful new year filled with joy!

Best regards
Monika

This elegant triangular shawl with an openwork pattern and waves is just the thing for spring. It’s light and airy, yet still warm. And it’s incredibly versatile—you can even wear it as a poncho.


It’s best to get started right away. That way, you won’t get bored on those long winter evenings, and by spring, this lovely piece will be ready for your first spring walk.

Difficulty level: medium—some knitting experience is recommended

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

Yes, iglinz, I think so too. Your shawl turned out beautifully.
Now your hands can have a bit of a rest... ;-)

This sweater for toddlers is a real eye-catcher. Thanks to the button placket, it can be easily pulled over the head. The measurements in the pattern are suitable for children from approximately size 86 to 98.

The sweater has almost no seams, just one at the top of the shoulder. Even beginners with a little practice can give this a try.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the children’s sweater.

This cute baby and children’s hat with a cowl neck is extremely practical. For one thing, the buttons make it very easy to put on, especially for babies. For another, it keeps both the head and neck warm at the same time.

The hat features a unique checkered pattern that emerged by chance while knitting. It’s very easy to knit, even for beginners with basic skills.

The measurements can be adjusted for any size. A size chart is included in the pattern.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the children’s hat with a cowl neck.

This women’s cardigan with practical pockets is cozy and warm, has a very figure-hugging fit thanks to the stitch pattern, and is also very stretchy. It fits sizes 38 through 42. 



Difficulty level: medium—some knitting experience is required

Click here for the detailed knitting pattern for the women’s cardigan with pockets.

Children’s leggings are always in style, and they’re nice and warm and comfortable—just the way kids like them best.



These leggings are knitted in one piece from top to bottom and have no seams. They grow with the child for a while thanks to the cuff that is folded over at first. In addition, the knitting pattern is close-fitting yet very stretchy. The length of the legs can be adjusted.

Even beginners with basic skills can easily make these leggings with the pattern.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the toddler leggings.

Here’s the gnome family in a value pack, along with their little house. Together, they can be wonderfully useful. For children, they’re creative toys, and I also use them, for example, to hold all my little knitting and crochet supplies. They can also be used as breakfast helpers, both for breakfast eggs and for bread rolls.

The gnomes and the house are easy to crochet, even for beginners. And as a nice extra, you can also make a fun decoration here that has many different uses.



Click here for the Gnome Family value pack with gnome house.