Latest Forum Posts by: mowi 19

Wow, that’s great, Josefa! I’m already looking forward to the Heavenly Yarn Room. Everyone can present their Christmas yarn room there with all the beautiful gifts that are finished and those that are still last-minute projects.

We can give each other tips, enjoy some punch or delicious tea with Christmas cookies, and simply share the festive anticipation together.

I’m sure there will be plenty of lovely gift ideas to share in the Heavenly Yarn Room.

Somehow, I’m already feeling a bit of the Christmas spirit…

I’ll be joining in on the UFO projects again, too. And using up leftover yarn sounds great as well.

Wishing you lots of fun with your crafts, Monika

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Dear Josefa, thank you for motivating us so wonderfully and then presenting us with our crowns.

It’s an honor to be a part of this. :-)

This cardigan is cozy, warm, and figure-flattering. Thanks to the stitch pattern, it’s very stretchy yet still fits snugly to the body. This means it fits both size 38 and even size 42.


The cardigan has integrated pockets, which is extremely practical. It’s worked bottom-up with raglan shaping.

Difficulty level: medium - you should already have some knitting experience.
All steps are well described in the pattern and supplemented with many detailed photos.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the cardigan with pockets.

These leggings for babies and toddlers are super comfortable and cozily warm. Just the way kids love them.

I actually knitted them for my granddaughter (1.5). But now I’ve discovered that they also fit babies from about 4 months old if you cuff the legs enough at the bottom. This is what that looks like:


The leggings are described so well that even beginners with basic skills can give knitting a try. They are knitted from top to bottom in one piece—with no seams—and only with circular needles. The length of the legs can be adjusted so that the leggings will even grow with the child for at least 2 years.

Here’s the knitting pattern for the baby and children’s leggings.

Christina, your completed UFOs and “diet” projects are simply fantastic! :-)
Congratulations!

Wow, I’m also deeply impressed by everything you Yarn Empresses have knitted up!
Respect! You deserve a wonderful awards ceremony! And I wish you that with all my heart. :-)

So, I’m done with the hat. I don’t even know why it was a UFO for so long. There really wasn’t that much left to do. Here’s what it looks like now:

With the cute little mouse in the photo, I’ve finally fulfilled a long-cherished wish. :-)

I’m writing up the pattern right now; it’ll finally be available in the shop.

Warm weekend greetings to everyone from Monika

Dear Wonras,

I’d like to wish you all the best and happiness for the year ahead, even if belatedly. Take care and enjoy the happy moments.

With love
Monika

The top 3 from mowi19 are:

Top 1 - The tissue box with butterflies and hearts


The box is very easy to crochet, even for beginners. Everything is described in detail in the pattern. By the way, it also makes a great surprise gift for Christmas or other occasions.

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

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Top 2 - The growing pinafore skirt for toddlers


This sweet pinafore skirt with hearts grows with your child from 1.5 to 5 years and turns into a little skirt without straps. It is easy to knit, seamless from the bottom up. All steps are described in detail in the pattern.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the growing pinafore skirt for toddlers.

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Top 3 - The baby pinafore dress that grows with your child



This cute little pinafore dress with a knitted-in heart pattern can be worn for at least a year - from about 6 to 18 months. The dress is knitted from the bottom up in one piece and has no seams. Also suitable for beginners with basic skills.

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

When crocheting, I like half double crochet and double crochet, as well as post double crochet. I enjoy experimenting with them.

When knitting, I like to experiment with knit and purl stitches. I don’t really like knitting garter stitch, but by chance I’ve now discovered a beautiful pattern that results from using knit stitches and different colors.

Dear Inna,
I’d like to wish you, belatedly, all the best and many wonderful things, along with lots of joy and happy moments in the new year of your life.

I’m sure you had plenty of vegan treats for your birthday. I know what that’s like—I’m vegan, too. ;-)

From the bottom of my heart
Monika

Dear all, I’m deeply moved by everything you’ve shared. How wonderful!
Dear Doreen, congratulations on your “real” family, and how lovely that everyone is so happy for you!

Every day, several times a day, I’m grateful for everything I have and, above all, that I’m healthy and fit. I don’t take this for granted, because I’ve experienced things very differently before.

A special highlight this summer was our silver wedding anniversary, which we were able to celebrate at home in the garden. Everyone who is dear and important to us was there; some of them traveled 1,000 km.
I will always keep this experience in my heart with joy. It is so precious to have really good friends, and to have had them for almost a lifetime.

This cute gnome family is perfect for lots of ideas. The gnomes can be given individually with a sweet treat inside. Or they can be used together as an Advent calendar. They also work wonderfully as storage for crochet or knitting supplies.


The gnomes are quick and easy to crochet, even for beginners (with basic knowledge). If you like, you can also get the pattern for the gnomes as a value set with a gnome house (utensil basket) in my shop.

Here is the crochet pattern for the gnome family.

How about a pretty cover for a poinsettia (potted plant)? It turns it into a very special gift, with the crocheter’s love woven right in.


The flowerpot cover is very quick and easy to crochet, and it instantly brings a festive Christmas mood to the room where it’s placed.

The poinsettia decoration is included here as a second pattern.

Here’s the crochet pattern for the festive flowerpot cover “Poinsettia”.

These hand warmers are also wonderfully cozy to knit. And they give your hands and your body a warm, cozy feeling.

You can finish knitting them in a day, so you’ll also have a quick gift for Christmas or other occasions.


Also suitable for beginners with basic knowledge. The wrist warmers can be knitted in any size and length. This is also explained in the pattern.

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

This tissue box cover with butterflies and hearts is not only extremely practical and decorative, it’s also very easy and enjoyable to crochet, even for beginners with basic skills.


This way, you can quickly and easily crochet an extraordinary Christmas gift that is sure to be well received anywhere.

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

These leggings for little girls can be knitted comfortably and easily at the coffee table. They are worked in one piece from top to bottom, so there are no seams. Super comfortable and warm, just the way little children love them. 

To the delight of all knitting grandmas and mothers, these leggings grow with the child for at least 2 years. The pattern describes a size from 1.5 to 3 years. By lengthening the legs, they can be worn even longer.


Click here for the knitting pattern for the grow-with-me toddler leggings.

You can knit this baby blanket in a very cozy and easy way. You just need to pay a bit more attention to the hearts.


The blanket itself is, of course, super cozy too, and every baby will feel comfortable and safe in it. It is also knitted from extra-fine merino wool and later crocheted around the edge.

Knitting beginners with basic skills can give this a try too. Everything is described in detail in the pattern, and it also includes a simple pattern chart.

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

This value set of the gnome family, including the gnome house, is suitable for many purposes. Lots of small things can be stored inside. The gnomes can be crocheted as an Advent calendar for children. And then a larger gift is hidden in the gnome house on Christmas Eve.



I use the gnomes with the house to store lots of small crafting supplies in them. And my granddaughter always has something to play with.

The gnomes and the gnome house are also very easy for beginners with basic skills to crochet. In the pattern, all steps are described in detail and supplemented with photos.

By the way, leftover yarn can also be put to wonderful use here.

Here is the value set of the gnome family with the gnome house.

Here’s a great idea for an unusual and cheerful Christmas gift. How about a door hanger as a guardian? Here you get two at once—as an owl and as a little bear.


Even crochet beginners with basic skills can try making these cute guardians. The pattern describes all the steps clearly and with photos.

Click here for the crochet pattern for the value set of the owl and little bear door guardians.

Children love things that are comfortable and warm. These leggings for toddlers will fit for at least 2 years—from ages 1.5 to 3—because they grow with your child. The legs could even be lengthened, extending the time they can be worn even more.

Thanks to the stitch pattern, they fit perfectly against the body while still being nicely stretchy. They are knitted in one piece from top to bottom, so there are no seams.

Even beginners with basic skills can give these leggings a try. The pattern explains every step in detail and includes photos.


Click here for the grow-with-me leggings for toddlers.

These arm warmers with a faux cable pattern look great and are very easy to knit, even for beginners with basic skills.


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

In addition to finishing up my chosen UFO, I’m continuing to work on adding to my Christmas decorations to match the poinsettia pot.

Since it’s really summery here in the afternoons right now, I’m taking advantage of this time to do some needlework in the garden.

Dear Arni, a little angel like your Anton is something special. Everything else takes a back seat for now. He’ll grow up faster than you might think right now. That’s why every moment you spend mindfully with him is so precious. I wish you lots of joy with him.

To everyone who’s not feeling their best right now, I wish you a speedy recovery. Enjoy the downtime too sometimes — it can do you a lot of good. :-)

Warm regards
Monika

Yes, Petra, I’ve had a mishap too, though luckily not one involving bodily harm. ;-)

I also often knit “blind” when there’s nothing to count.
The most annoying thing for me was when, with a nearly finished project, I suddenly realized I’d miscounted somewhere and the jacket didn’t have two matching sides. Luckily, that was quite some time ago. And ever since then, I’ve been careful to make sure that doesn’t happen again.

And yes, I’ve also drowned my almost finished crochet project in coffee when I bumped into the table. I started it over; that was easier. Of course, I learned from that experience too, and now I carefully keep my coffee separate from my crochet and knitting projects.

Well, there would be much more to tell, for example mistakes I discovered later. But luckily, they were always so well hidden that only I could see them. ;-)

Have a wonderful day, everyone!

Best wishes 
Monika

Okay, I’m back in the game too. I took a look today to see which UFO is urgently waiting to be finished and has been on hold for quite some time.

It’s this one—a hat for my granddaughter:


I should be able to get it finished in the next few days.

This is how a traditional poinsettia (potted plant) can be given as a gift in decorative and pretty packaging. It’s very simple and can easily be crocheted by beginners too.


The pattern for the decorative stars (which are also available on their own) is included as a bonus in this pattern.

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

Here’s the star decoration on its own - great for beginners!

This pretty flowerpot cover with stars brings a Christmas atmosphere into the room already. It also makes a lovely gift for anyone when you give a poinsettia (potted plant) in this kind of wrapping. 



Even beginners with basic knowledge can crochet this beautiful decoration very easily. The pattern is kept very simple and supplemented with photos. The star decoration (which is also available on its own) is already included in this pattern as a bonus. 

Click here for the crochet pattern for the "Poinsettia" flowerpot cover.

Click here for the star decoration on its own - also great for beginners!

These decorative stars can be crocheted with any yarn and in any color. And they’re super easy for beginners with basic crochet skills to make. The pattern describes everything in detail, including different sizes.

The stars can be used as scatter decorations, as embellishments on crochet projects, as tree ornaments, or as gift tags.


Click here for the crochet pattern for the Christmas decorative stars.

This decorative flowerpot cover with stars brings cozy Christmas cheer anywhere. It makes not only the poinsettia houseplant an eye-catcher, but above all the wrapping. A gift like this is sure to be very well received every time—a truly pretty surprise.



This kind of highlight is easy to crochet even for beginners with basic knowledge. Everything is explained super simply in the pattern (without a crochet chart). The star decoration (which is also available on its own) is already included in this pattern. 

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

Here’s the star decoration on its own — also great for beginners!

This decorative Christmas flowerpot cover turns a poinsettia into a real highlight in your home, no matter where it stands. And as gift packaging for a poinsettia, this crocheted cover is sure to be even better received than the potted plant.


Even beginners with basic skills can crochet this poinsettia pot cover very easily and quickly. The star decoration (which is also available on its own) is included in this pattern. 

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

Here’s the star decoration on its own — great for beginners!

This tissue box with butterflies and hearts is a very decorative way to package tissues. That means it can even sit on the coffee table—or in the bathroom, restroom, or kids' room. Wherever it is, the box is an eye-catcher.


The box is also very easy for crochet beginners with basic knowledge to crochet. Every step is described in detail with additional photos.

It's especially fun to give the box as a gift, for example for Christmas and many other occasions. It brings great joy wherever it goes.

Click here for the crochet pattern for the tissue box.

These funny door hangers with a guard function make a really lovely and very useful Christmas gift. They are available as an owl and as a little bear - both individually and together as a value set. They are quick and easy to crochet and bring a lot of joy.


The crochet patterns are written in great detail and supplemented with many photos of the individual steps. This makes it easy even for crochet beginners with basic skills to make the door hangers themselves.

Click here for the crochet pattern for the owl door hanger.

Click here for the crochet pattern for the little bear door hanger.

You can find the value set in my shop.

This cute family of gnomes is very versatile. And the gnomes look adorable in any color. That makes it a great way to use up leftover yarn.

A highlight even for crochet beginners, because they are very easy to make. Everything is explained with pictures and a detailed description.


There is also a gnome house to go with the gnomes, which is available individually or as a discounted set with the gnomes in my shop.

Click here for the crochet pattern for the gnome family.

These wrist warmers or fingerless gloves are a great way to use up some leftover yarn. They can be knitted in any color combination and size. 

The pattern is written so that even beginner knitters can enjoy making them.


Click here for the knitting pattern for the wrist warmers.

Dear Susanne,

Belated wishes can bring joy too. :-)
I wish you lots of happy moments in the coming year and plenty of time for all the beautiful things in life, such as crafts.

Heartfelt wishes
Monika

Everyone has tissues. How about something unusual for a change—something you won’t find on every corner, but can only make yourself?

This cover for the tissue box is sure to be well received every time. After all, it fits in anywhere. Plus, it can be crocheted quickly and easily using the pattern. All steps are explained in detail with photos.


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

This tissue box with butterflies and hearts makes a great surprise gift for Christmas and many other occasions. 


Even beginners with basic skills can make this box very easily and quickly. The pattern explains each step in detail and includes photos.

Click here for the crochet pattern for the tissue box.

This pinafore skirt for toddlers is truly versatile. That means it fits children from about 1.5 to 5 years old. The pinafore skirt is knitted in one piece from the bottom up. Even beginners with basic skills can easily make it using the pattern.


Click here for the knitting pattern for the adjustable pinafore skirt for toddlers.

This baby blanket with little hearts, made from cozy, soft, extra-fine merino wool, keeps every baby snug and warm. Even beginners with basic knitting and crocheting skills can easily follow along with this pattern to make the blanket.


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

This baby pinafore dress will grow with your child for at least a year—from 6 to 18 months. It is knitted in one piece from the bottom up, so it has no seams.


The little dress is also easy for knitting beginners with basic skills to make. Everything is clearly explained in the pattern and supplemented with photos. Of course, the hearts are also included as a chart.

Here is the knitting pattern for the baby pinafore dress that grows with your child.

Hi knorze83,

welcome to the forum.

The file is probably still in ZIP format and needs to be unzipped first. Once you do that, you’ll have access to the PDF file, which should be printable.

Could it be that it’s still zipped?

Best regards
Monika

Red is on trend, and leggings for children always are. After all, they like things comfy and snugly warm. These leggings are knitted seamlessly from the top down and have a perfect fit—with or without diapers.  They fit from about 1.5 to 3 years, so they grow with your child.


Even beginners with basic skills can work well with this knitting pattern.

Click here for the knitting pattern for toddler leggings.

Red is trending this fall and winter. This women’s cardigan (sizes 38–42) is a perfect match. It’s knitted from the bottom up with raglan shaping and features two integrated pockets.



Thanks to the pattern, the cardigan fits very well yet remains stretchy, so the instructions are suitable for sizes 38–42.

Difficulty level: medium

Click here for the knitting pattern for the cardigan with pockets.

Comfortable clothing is always a hit with kids. These leggings are sure to please, because they’re warm, cozy, and soft, fit perfectly (with or without a diaper), and even grow with your child for a while—from about 1.5 to 3 years old.


The leggings have no seams and are knitted in one piece from top to bottom—using only a circular needle. The pattern shows all the steps and can be easily followed even by beginners with basic skills.

Click here for the knitting pattern for these grow-with-me leggings for toddlers.

These grow-with-me leggings for toddlers (fit approx. ages 1.5 to 3 years) are cuddly soft and warm, and also exceptionally comfortable. Just the way children love them.

The leggings are knitted in one piece from the top down, so they have no seams. And you only need circular needles for them, no set of double-pointed needles.


Here’s the knitting pattern for the toddler leggings.

Every baby will feel cuddly warm and safe in this sweet baby blanket with hearts made from extra-soft merino wool.


The blanket is also easy for knitting beginners with basic knowledge to make using the pattern.

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

This tissue box cover is perfect for crocheting over a weekend. The pattern is written so that even beginners with basic skills can easily follow along.


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

These fingerless gloves and arm warmers are guaranteed to be finished in a weekend. They’re incredibly easy to make and look great.


The faux cable pattern is knitted simply using purl and knit stitches. The pattern includes a stitch chart. Click on the photo to access the knitting pattern.

The fingerless gloves, or wrist warmers, are also very easy to knit. Just click on the image to go to the knitting pattern.



It varies for me. Since I (fortunately) don’t have a yarn shop nearby, I usually start with an idea for something that I or my granddaughter might need right now. Then I think about the right colors and the right type of yarn. And then… I go online shopping. Most of the time, I end up getting lots of other ideas for different colors, and that’s how my yarn stash grows.

I’ve now decided to dive into my yarn stash and see if I can come up with ideas for what to make with it.

But when I did happen to visit a yarn shop—Traudelina—it went the other way around. I saw the yarn, and right away an idea popped into my head about what it could become. Well, I just had to take that yarn home with me. And here it is, waiting to be used. ;-)

I think I’d need several lifetimes to work through everything I’ve accumulated by now. In any case, it’s a totally great feeling to have a big enough yarn stash. :-)