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Dear Ines,

thank you for letting us know it has arrived. Take your time browsing the yarn and making your selections. I hope you enjoy your visitors and looking after the grandkids.

Warm regards from Monika

In this sweet Schlüttli with the matching hat, the baby doll looks like a real human baby. It fits dolls sized 43–50 cm.

The Schlüttli is knitted top-down with raglan shaping and buttons at the side.

Go to the knitting pattern

A mix of knit and purl stitches can be used to create such a lovely peace dove. You can knit it as a washcloth, dishcloth, or potholder. It’s sure to be admired and would also be gladly received as a gift.

You can find the knitting pattern here.




This colorful patterned collar hat for toddlers is fairly easy to knit if you have knitting experience. The hat keeps the head and neck equally warm. It buttons at the front, which my grandchildren preferred to pulling it over their heads.

You can find the knitting pattern here.

I just saw that the postal service is on strike. This means that if we send our swap packages via DHL, they might arrive much later at the next recipient’s address.

So it might be better to ship with Hermes. I’ve had very good experiences with them lately, especially when it comes to delivery times.

Just a heads-up for you all.

I’m already curious to see when the package will arrive at Ines’s place and what she’ll pick out.

Have a great weekend!

Thanks for the weekend wishes. I’d love to join in on those.

It started snowing here today, and I think that’s great. That definitely calls for some walks. Let’s see what else comes up—I’ll definitely be knitting.

I completely agree with Veronika and Inge. That’s exactly why I’m here, and I always enjoy participating.

Yes, it’s fun to pick out the yarn and design the entire pair yourself. And it’s a real sense of accomplishment when they’re finished.

For me, the most fun part is designing, and then, of course, knitting. The journey is the destination. :) It’s just such a nice feeling to have yarn in my fingers.

After having to unravel large sections a few times, I now dutifully knit the gauge swatch. That saves me from ending up with something that doesn’t fit.

For me, the gauge swatch is always 30–35 stitches and a little over 10 cm in height. That way, I can better measure how it turns out at 10x10 cm.

By the way, it’s easy to knit this on the side.

Wow, those are great tips! Thanks!

Andrea, let us know what works. I’d be interested in that, too.

Oh wow, Inge, you’re such an artist! It looks really classy—it was totally worth the effort.

I’ll do that, Inge. I’ll use up my stash for practice first, but there isn’t much left.

Yes, Ruth, of course I’ll show you what the little doll looks like when it’s finished. Thanks also for your tip. That’s great! I actually have some mohair on hand. I’ll also check out the crocheted wig idea.

I’ll probably do it the way Petra describes. It occurred to me tonight how I can secure the strands in the middle: on a tiny piece of fabric, which I’ll then glue them to. Let’s see how that works out.

The doll is really tiny at 9 cm, and her head is very small. Before, the hair came out of the top center of her head and was partially glued to the back of her head. Now she’ll probably have blonde hair (not red) and maybe pigtails.

I’ll probably crochet a little dress for her. I’m curious to see how it turns out.

Wow, Inge, those are some elegant bags! And you sewed them by hand? Couldn’t you have done that on your sewing machine?

Thanks, dear Ina—that’s exactly what I thought when I saw the prices for the presser feet. For now, I’m just happy to be able to sew the doll carrier for Linja’s birthday. Then I want to start making skirts for the two girls this summer. But first things first.

Sewing thread—yeah, I’ll have to see where I can get some good quality thread. I don’t need much for the doll carrier, after all.

Thanks, Petra—that’s exactly what I thought at first, too. That must have been how it was originally, because I saw that the wool strands were glued to the top of the head. I just couldn’t quite picture it. Based on your description, I’ll have to lay it out like that and give it a try. It definitely sounds pretty simple.

I’ll show you the final result, of course, once I’ve figured out exactly how to do it. With your great tips, it’s sure to turn out great.

I used to sew on an old Singer sewing machine. I got it from my mom—it was hand- and foot-operated, so it didn’t need electricity. I could sew really well on it. My mom sewed the most beautiful things on it, even without a pattern. She was very talented, I have to say now. I’m amazed by that now, but as a child, I didn’t really like wearing hand-sewn clothes. It made me an outsider at school.

Thanks, Inge, for the correction! Were there Brother sewing machines back then? I wouldn’t have guessed that.

Best regards, Monika

Inge, thank you for the tip. That’s a great idea, and I’m going to give it a try. I already know that with your tips, the doll will look better afterward than she did before. :)

Best wishes, Monika

Thanks, Inge! How do I fluff up the wool? What exactly do you mean?

Oh, thank you, Inge, I knew you’d have the best tips. Yes, I already thought I’d have to oil it first. I’ve already cleaned the outside; that went quite well. I’ll take a look for those presser feet. Now I know a bit more.

Unfortunately, we don’t have a sewing machine dealer here.

Best wishes, Monika

Oh wow, Veronika, that’s a great idea. I’ll see what I have lying around.

Ines, I’d already thought about crocheting it, but then it looks more like a hat—it gets too thick.

The wool was somehow glued on before. Maybe a piece of fabric would work, too, where the hair could be glued on?

The doll is really very small—not even 10 cm. She’s from an old dollhouse.

Hey everyone,

a friend asked me today if I could bring this little old doll from a dollhouse back to “life.” A mouse ate her hair and a piece of her dress, too.

I already have some ideas for the dress, but I’d really appreciate any tips on how to attach the hair to her head. The hair was made of wool. But… how do I glue it to her head? I’m thinking more along the lines of a wig.

Do you have any ideas on how I could make a wig like that?




I’m really looking forward to your replies!

Best regards, Monika

To all sewing enthusiasts

I received this sewing machine as a gift. Maybe someone recognizes it and can give me some tips. It can definitely do various zigzag stitches and looks very sturdy. I was really happy to get it and am going to start sewing again with it.

It even comes with various additional presser feet, such as ones for hemming. I’ve never heard of these before. If anyone has such presser feet for this sewing machine, I’d really love to have them. Or if anyone knows where to find them.

You can knit these washcloths / dishcloths with a heart beautifully from one skein of cotton yarn. They make excellent gifts. Who wouldn’t want such a lovely handmade gift from the heart?

The pattern is very easy to understand and simple to follow.

Click here for the knitting pattern.

Dear Tatjana, I’d also like to send you belated best wishes and hope you always have plenty of supplies for your crafts.

Warm regards from Monika

Yes, that’s true… Mine is always happy when I talk to her. She’s been blooming several times a year—with little breaks in between—ever since I got her.

I’ve gotten all kinds of advice from orchid “experts.” I just go with my gut, and it works. I’ve never fertilized mine.

This colorful raglan dress is quick and easy to knit. You can play with colors here—the more colorful, the better. The little dress fits toddlers from about age 2, grows with them for a while, and can later be worn as a tunic.

Go to the knitting pattern here.




For the doll (approx. 45–55 cm), you can knit a matching little dress from the leftovers. That way both of them—doll mom and doll child—have a matching look.

Go to the knitting pattern here.

Dear Nadja,

Congratulations from the bottom of my heart, and I wish you a lovely celebration with dear guests. Let yourself be pampered and enjoy it.

Warm regards
Monika

Wow, how lovely! We’re supposed to get snow here, too, and I’m really looking forward to it.

My orchid is also coming back to life now after a few weeks; the flowers will open soon, and I tell her every day that I’m looking forward to it. Yes, I talk to her regularly. She likes that. :-)

I care for it exactly the same way as Inge. About once every 1–2 weeks, I place it in room-temperature, soft (!) water for 1 hour… I affectionately call this “her bath.” It sits by my kitchen window, where it can enjoy the sunrise from the east in the mornings. I received it as a gift, and it blooms beautifully time and time again. Every now and then, she takes a break lasting several weeks, which I’m happy to let her have.

The aerial roots are also important for orchids. I spray them—along with the entire plant—with water almost every day. That way, she gets moisture from the outside, too. Orchids like that.

Nina, that turned out really great—it looks like a professional haircut.

Ever since my son was little, I’ve been able to cut hair—or rather, I was allowed to practice on him. I kept doing that until he was about 15. My mother-in-law at the time even let me cut her hair.

I’ve been cutting my husband’s hair ever since we’ve been together, and we save a lot of money that way. I’ve also gotten pretty good at cutting my own hair. I started doing that during the pandemic, and I’m getting better and better at it.

For me, too, everything has stayed the same. I like to use my free time for crafts. A few days without my needles—and I’m already almost experiencing withdrawal symptoms. ;-)

That’s such great news, Ina. Awesome! I’m already really excited to see what’s in the package, and of course I’ll show and share here what I get to keep.

Yes, it’s true—it really is like Christmas all over again, every single time.

Warm regards to everyone here from Monika

Inge, you’ve made me laugh now, too. It’s just delightful when you really get going. Everything’s so much more fun with a sense of humor—even reading this. It’s great to have you here.

Dear Gudrun, I’d like to belatedly join in the birthday wishes. I hope you have a wonderful year ahead.

Warm
regards, Monika

Toddlers are always perfectly dressed in warm leggings during fall and winter. They move with every step while playing and are super comfortable. Kids love them.

These leggings are knitted from sock yarn. You’ll receive a pattern that you can follow step by step. The leggings grow with your child and fit ages 3 and up. My granddaughter was still wearing them when she was 5 years old.

Click here for the knitting pattern.

How about giving the doll child (35 - 46 cm tall) a sweet strappy dress - with a matching hairband? You can easily knit it from leftover yarn. You’ll be amazed at how easy the skirt’s stitch pattern is to knit and yes, it’s even addictive. Of course, you can knit several colorful little dresses right away, and the doll’s mom is sure to be delighted. There is always plenty of leftover yarn.

The pattern includes several sizes.

Click here for the knitting pattern.




This colorful clothing set for dolls 40-50 cm can also be knitted very well from leftover yarn. It looks charming and is really fun to knit. The set consists of a colorful striped skirt with a matching sweater and hairband. I knitted it from the leftover yarn from the doll mom’s skirt.

Click here for the knitting pattern.

Anja, it’s great that you brought this up. I’m a huge fan of bartering and have years of experience with it. That’s where most of my yarn comes from, as well as some supplies that I’d otherwise have to pay a lot of money for. There’s also a lot of handmade items offered there. Since I always have people interested in my work, I haven’t needed to do that so far. But I’ve also toyed with the idea—I’ll probably give it a try eventually.

If anyone would like more information, feel free to send me a private message.

Best, Monika

Well, I really like Ina’s color combination, too. I’m not sure if I’ll knit with them, though—I always choose colors based on how they make me feel.

I could also see myself using magenta and lavender; I like them. But again, I’m not sure if I’ll actually knit with them.

Great, Ina. I’m really looking forward to this woolly surprise package, too.

Thanks, Josefa, I wish the same for you — and everyone else here — too.

I’m going to spend the weekend at the computer and get some things done that I’ve been putting off. I’m really in the mood for it now.

I also plan to finish a current project and write the pattern. Since it’s expected to rain here, that works out quite well.

Best wishes to everyone from Monika

These 6 washcloths / dishcloths are great to knit on the side. You’ll even learn new knit-purl patterns along the way, since each cloth is different.

A great project for using up yarn scraps, since you only need about 35 g for each cloth.

Click here for the knitting pattern




Knitting doll clothes is always fun. Best of all, they’re quick to finish and make for a delightful gift that brings joy to both the giver and the recipient.

You can easily knit this winter poncho—even while watching TV. The advantage here is that toddlers can handle it with ease because they only need to pull it over the doll’s head.

The pattern includes 2 different sizes, so you can dress dolls ranging from 35 to 46 cm.

Click here for the knitting pattern

If you want to make a doll mom (maybe even yourself?) really happy, then be sure to knit her this cute winter overall. The little baby doll (35 to 46 cm tall) will look adorable in it.

The knitting pattern includes 3 different sizes. You’ll have fun with it. Good knitting skills are recommended here.

Go to the knitting pattern here




Another lovely design for smaller dolls (35–40 cm) is this cardigan with a matching hat. The cardigan is knitted top-down in raglan style. Here, too, you’ll have virtually no seams.

Go to the knitting pattern here

Every doll mom loves new clothes for her doll children. Here you can dress small dolls measuring 35–40 cm from head to toe in cozy, warm outfits. The tops are knitted as top-down raglan, and you can knit the pants with or without feet. You’re sure to have fun.

Click here for the knitting pattern.

You can decorate this pretty cover for tissue boxes with lots of colorful leftover yarn. It’s best to crochet several at once—even to give as gifts. People will probably snap them right out of your hands.

All the pieces are easy to make, even for beginners with the basic skills mentioned. You’ll have a lot of fun with this.

Click here for the crochet pattern.




You can easily knit a little sweater like this for teddy bears (25–30 cm) using leftover yarn. It’s worked as a raglan from the bottom up. All the steps are clearly explained.

Click here for the knitting pattern

Dear Anja,

I’d also like to extend my warmest birthday wishes to you. Today is your day to celebrate and receive gifts. I’m sure there’s some yarn in there, too.

For the year ahead, I wish you good health and a zest for life, so that you can bring all your yarn projects to a beautiful conclusion with perseverance and creativity.

It’s wonderful to have you here on the forum with your refreshing personality.

Warm regards from Monika

This skirt has already delighted many moms, grandmas, and children. It has been knitted in many color combinations, each one a unique work of art.

The skirt is easy to knit. It fits 3- to 4-year-old girls.

Click here for the knitting pattern.




Knitting your own socks is very popular. Have you seen this simple version, knitted with 3 needles, the CraSyTrio? There’s no complicated heel here, because even that is very easy to make.

Click here for the knitting pattern.

Crocheted food for the kids’ play kitchen is a really great idea for toddlers. When my granddaughter was 2 years old, she wanted to feed her teddy bear, too. That’s when I got the idea to crochet her favorite foods. Now she’s 6 and her little sister is 3. Both of them play with the crocheted food very often and enjoy it, which of course makes me happy.

There are no limits to creativity here. I think all toddlers love it.

Sleeping in