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These cute door guards are available here as a set of two: a little bear and an owl. That makes them very useful Christmas gifts to crochet, and not just children will love them. After all, everyone likes to enjoy some quiet time alone now and then.

Even beginners can easily crochet these door guards. The pattern describes each step in detail.



Click here for the crochet pattern for the Guardian Owl and Guardian Bear value set.

Dear Josefa,

Thank you so much! You wrote that so sweetly and found just the right words for everyone. Simply lovely and motivating at the same time. :-)

Warm regards
Monika

All the best and happy birthday, Marius! :-)
Celebrate life and let others celebrate you. Do whatever brings you joy.

Warm regards
Monika

It looks like everyone’s finished. ;-)

All new parents and the baby will be delighted with a warm, cuddly blanket. This baby blanket with hearts, made from especially soft merino wool, fulfills every wish.

It’s also easy for beginners (with basic knowledge) to knit. All the individual steps are clearly described in the pattern.



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

This little guard bear reliably watches over any room door. It’s especially useful for children, because then you don’t need a key anymore.


The little guard bear can also be easily made by beginners with basic skills. The whole family will be happy about such a useful Christmas gift. My grandchildren have already put it on their wish list.

In my shop there is also a version for owl lovers. Both patterns are available as a value set.

Here’s the crochet pattern for the little guard bear.

A gnome house also makes a charming gift, with or without a hat. It can serve as a storage basket, a toy for children, or even a bread basket.



The crochet pattern for the gnome house, with its many possible uses, is also available in my shop as a set together with the gnomes. Even beginners can crochet it easily, and it works up quickly.

Click here for the crochet pattern for the gnome house.

How about flowerpot covers as an unusual gift? These two covers are very easy to crochet, even for beginners.

Example 1 - the wintery Christmas version with star decorations

The photo is linked to the crochet pattern.


And here is version 2 with butterflies - it looks nice in any season:



The photo is linked to the crochet pattern.

Difficulty levels for both: easy

mowi19’s Top 3:

Top 1: The Tissue Box with Butterflies and Hearts


This box is very easy to crochet, even for beginners with basic skills. It’s also a great way to use up leftover yarn. The color combination leaves nothing to be desired. This way, you can quickly and easily make a lovely Christmas gift.

Click here for the crochet pattern for the tissue box.

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Top 2: The Grow-With-Me Suspender Skirt for Toddlers



This suspender skirt is a real all-rounder, because it grows with the child from about 1.5 to 5 years. It is knitted from the bottom up without seams. Beginners with basic skills can also tackle this project easily and knit a beautiful Christmas gift.
The stitch chart for the hearts is, of course, included in the pattern.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the grow-with-me suspender skirt.

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Top 3: The Grow-With-Me Baby Pinafore Dress



This pinafore dress for babies also grows with them for a whole year. It is very easy to knit, from the bottom up without seams. The heart pattern is also included in the pattern.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the grow-with-me baby pinafore dress.

This cover for a poinsettia (the potted flower) is guaranteed to be a hit—both as a gift and on a windowsill or table.

There’s also a pattern for the decorative stars, which look great as tree ornaments or as scatter decorations.


The pot cover is quick and easy to crochet, even for beginners with basic knowledge. By the way, it’s a great idea for a quick Christmas gift. ;-)

Click here for the crochet pattern for the flower pot cover and the Christmas stars.

This hat for babies and toddlers with a checkered pattern keeps them nice and warm and is very easy to knit. Even beginners with basic skills can follow the pattern easily.


The pattern also includes a size chart for children’s hats. Since babies and toddlers don’t like having things pulled over their heads, I’ve added buttons to the front of this hat. This makes it easy to put on and take off—even for sleeping children.

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

Dear Christina and Marion,

wow, you’ve been so hard at work and have finished some beautiful projects! Really great—you absolutely deserve the title. For me, it was more of a random way to use up leftover yarn. :-)

Yes, Christina, Lara was thrilled. She couldn’t wipe the grin off her face. That was probably her best birthday present—and an unplanned one at that. She turned 11 on Saturday and really wanted to celebrate with us.

Well, she immediately inspected our yarn stash and made a few Christmas wish list requests. The two boys (6 and 8), on the other hand, were fascinated by the little guard bear. I think that was the only reason they went to the bathroom more often than usual. ;-) The elf family was also an absolute hit to play with. I had no idea what all you could do with it. Really fun.

I think I have a few more ideas now for my yarn stash...

Best, Monika

Hi Heike,
my weekend was great. Our foster daughter’s children — my grandchildren — were here, and the place was really bustling. :-)

On the side, I used up some leftover yarn and crocheted a protective sleeping bag for my granddaughter’s favorite stuffed animal. You can find it in the “Reste-Beste” thread.

We all went for a walk together in perfect weather around the Burghausen castle grounds and then spent some time in the woods.

A truly wonderful and exceptionally beautiful weekend!

Happy birthday, Pittiplatsch0611!
May this new year of your life hold many wonderful opportunities for you.
May many of them come your way.

Heartfelt wishes
Monika

Unfortunately, I didn’t take a photo of the scraps, but since it fits here, I’ll include it anyway.
My oldest granddaughter (11) was here over the weekend, and I noticed that she’d stuffed her half-worn-out and much-loved stuffed animal—a little sheep—into a sock, as a sort of second coat, so to speak.

That gave me the idea to crochet a sleeping bag for her little sheep using the leftover yarn from the last color challenge. It now serves as a second skin, so to speak.

Here you can see the sheep (yes, it’s just one ;-)) without its new outfit and the sleeping bag next to it.


And here’s what it looks like when it’s wearing it—from the front and from the side:


I may not be the “Scrap Queen,” but at least I did my tiny little part.

Unfortunately, I didn’t take step-by-step photos of the instructions, since everything had to be finished this weekend. After all, the sheep was cold. ;-)

But at least I was able to write down the instructions and will post them as an idea on my blog here at CP. With a sleeping bag like this, you can save quite a few stuffed animals for a while longer.

These little Christmas stars are a breeze to crochet from leftover yarn—even for beginners.


The crochet pattern describes all the steps. The stars can also be used as gift tags, Christmas tree ornaments, or decorations on crocheted items.

Click here for the crochet pattern for the Christmas star decorations.

Dear Birgit ♥

Even belated birthday wishes bring joy. So I wish you all the best and happiness for the year ahead, lots of great ideas and designs, and every success with your customers.

From the bottom of my heart,
Monika

Belated happy birthday, Susanne, and wishing you a wonderful, creative, and happy year ahead!

With love
Monika

Leftover yarn is perfect for making this cute gnome family. They can be crocheted in any color and used in many different ways.



Whether as gift wrapping, toys, an Advent calendar, or storage holders—they look great anywhere.

And best of all, even beginners can easily crochet them. The pattern includes all the steps.

Click here for the crochet pattern for the gnome family.

A great tip for a Christmas gift the whole family will love is this guard duo, Owl and Teddy Bear. They can be reliably put to use on any room door. Yes, kids want to be alone in their rooms sometimes too. :-)


These bodyguards are easy for beginners to crochet. The pattern describes everything in detail, with photos and explanations included.

The owl and the teddy bear are also available individually as patterns in my shop.

Here’s the value set for the Guard Owl and Guard Teddy Bear.

These wonderfully warm wrist warmers with a mock cable pattern are a great weekend project. They can be knitted quickly and easily, even by beginners.



Here’s the knitting pattern for the wrist warmers with a mock cable pattern.

Hello Kegelmutti,

Belated birthday wishes and a fantastic start to your new year of life, full of joy!

Heartfelt wishes
Monika

@Dejm,

could it be that you might be missing a program to unzip the file?
As far as I know, the patterns can only be opened on a PC, not on a smartphone.

I can’t think of another solution right now.

Best regards,
Monika

That describes me well, because I’m a Christmas grouch myself. However, I do like a bit of cozy atmosphere indoors. 

A poinsettia always looks good as a plant, even after the holidays. How about presenting this poinsettia in a matching cover, whether in your own home or as a gift?

Here is the plant pot cover for the poinsettia



To go with it, there are little Christmas stars that can be used for many purposes. 

Click here for the crochet pattern for the plant pot cover with Christmas stars.

How about this little lookout for every door? The guardian owl does her job very conscientiously and shows exactly whether the way is clear—or not. On the one hand, that's very practical on the restroom or bathroom door; on the other hand, children also want to be alone sometimes. My grandchildren asked me for an owl like this for Christmas.



The owl is easy for beginners to crochet, too, because every step is documented in detail with pictures and explanations.

Click here for the crochet pattern for the guardian owl.

Note: The useful door guardian is also available as a little bear in my shop.

This elegant triangular shawl with a lace pattern and waves is a real eye-catcher and looks great for any occasion. What’s more, it’s also very versatile, as it can also be worn as a poncho.



Difficulty level: medium

The pattern includes all the individual steps with photos, as well as the pattern charts. 

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

This flowerpot cover for a poinsettia brings a festive Christmas mood into the room. And it works wonderfully as gift wrapping.


The pattern for the stars is included as well.
A simple pattern, also suitable for beginners. It’s an easy way to create a pretty gift or decorative piece.

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

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These adjustable leggings for little ones are also perfect for knitting in the evening to unwind. There are only a few spots where you need to pay a little more attention.

The leggings fit very well and are nice and warm, super comfortable, and just the thing for kids during the cold season. The pattern is written for sizes 86–98. However, the leg length is adjustable, so the leggings will even fit babies, as shown in the photo.

Even beginners can give this a try, as everything is described in detail in the pattern and supplemented with detailed photos.



Click here for the knitting pattern for baby and toddler leggings.

This baby blanket with hearts made from extra-soft, cuddly merino wool is great to knit in front of the TV. The pattern is very easy. Only the hearts require a bit more attention.

The blanket is also suitable for beginners who want to try a simple pattern (the hearts). Basic crochet skills are needed for the crocheted border.


The blanket also makes a really wonderful Christmas gift for babies. For children or adults, it simply needs to be knitted larger.

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

This pretty flowerpot cover with star decoration is just the right outfit for your poinsettia. When it’s placed on the table, it creates a festive Christmas atmosphere in the room.

This poinsettia cover is also exactly the right packaging for giving a poinsettia as a gift. The advantage: This decoration is quick to crochet, even for beginners (with basic knowledge).


Click here for the crochet pattern for the “Poinsettia” flowerpot cover.

A great Christmas gift is this poncho shawl with waves and a lace pattern. It can be worn both as a shawl and as a poncho, depending on what you need at the moment.

Knitting it never gets boring. And in the end, you’ll be happy to have a truly elegant eye-catcher.


Difficulty level: intermediate

The pattern includes everything, including the pattern charts. There are also lots of detailed photos, making it easy to recreate this elegant piece.

Here’s the knitting pattern for the poncho shawl with waves and a lace pattern.

This cardigan makes a big Christmas gift. It is cozy and warm, and the stitch pattern makes it nice and stretchy while still being fitted. That means it fits size 38 as well as 42/44. The jacket has two pockets in the front.


Difficulty level: intermediate - you should already have some knitting experience
The cardigan is knitted with raglan from the bottom up.

Here is the knitting pattern for the women’s cardigan with pockets.

Have fun!

These fingerless gloves / wrist warmers are quick and easy to knit, even for beginners. However, some basic knitting skills are required.


They can be knitted in any size and length and with any type of yarn. The pattern includes everything you need to knit them easily.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the fingerless gloves / wrist warmers.

This flower pot cover with butterflies also makes a wonderful gift, in any season. The colors can easily be swapped for favorite colors. Beginners with basic skills can quickly complete a decorative piece here.



Click here for the crochet pattern for the flower pot cover with butterflies.

This flowerpot cover with a poinsettia is a great project for beginners. However, you should have some basic knowledge, such as single crochet, double crochet, post double crochet, and crocheting in the round. Everything else is clearly explained in the pattern and supplemented with many detailed photos.


In such decorative packaging, a poinsettia (potted plant) instantly looks more special. This gift is always well-received.

Click here for the crochet pattern for the flower pot cover, including poinsettias.

Oh yes,

Yes, I’m really looking forward to it too, especially when I see how excited you all are.
I feel like Heike now, too. I want to reduce my stash. Quite a bit of my yarn will be turned into new projects before Christmas.

I have to admit, I’ve never worked with a gradient yarn cake either. Next year I’ll give it a try. This year, from now on, it’s time for a yarn diet. Otherwise I’ll have to wish for a new cabinet for Christmas ... and preferably a new apartment to go with it. ;-)

So using up leftovers is coming at just the right time.

Have a lovely evening, everyone, and let your projects grow and your yarn mountains shrink.

Warm regards 
Monika

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This comfortable baby and children's hat keeps the neck and head cozy and warm because it can't slip out of place. Older children can simply pull it over their head. For babies, it's more comfortable to unbutton it at the front.


The knitting pattern describes everything in detail, so even beginners with basic knowledge can easily knit the hat.

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

This baby and children's hat keeps the head and neck warm at the same time. The hat can be buttoned at the front, which is especially more comfortable for babies. For older children, it is simply pulled over the head like a balaclava. The advantage: it can't get lost.


The knitting pattern includes a size chart for children's hats. There is a print-friendly section and a section with detailed photos.

Also well suited for beginners. 

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

This baby blanket with hearts, made from extra-fine merino wool, is cozy, warm, and comfortable. Every baby will feel right at home in it.


The blanket is very easy to knit, even for beginners with basic knitting skills. The border is crocheted.

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

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Dear Sandra,

Happy birthday, and may you be surrounded by lots of lovely people celebrating with you today!
May this new year of your life bring you much joy, along with good health and everything that makes life more beautiful.

From the bottom of my heart,
Monika

Yeah, I know that “shipping-cost yarn” very well too. You just have to take it home. ;-)
And I’m in a similar boat as you guys. Most of the time, I don’t have the right yarn on hand for a specific project that’s been floating around in my head, or I’m missing a single skein.

When I think about how my yarn addiction only started (again) a year ago, I’m amazed at how quickly my yarn stash has grown. And I’ve used up a ton of it! If this keeps up at the same pace, I won’t be able to use it all up in this lifetime. In any case, it’s an amazing feeling to always have enough yarn on hand. :-)

This bonnet for babies and children doesn’t need to be pulled over the head. It fastens comfortably at the front with buttons.


Even beginners with basic knitting skills can easily follow this pattern. The pattern also includes a size chart for children’s hats. It consists of a print-friendly section and a section with detailed photos.

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