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Wow, Ines, those pillows turned out so beautiful! They’re real works of art! Yes, the Drops Nepal yarn is nice, but I just didn’t like the color, and you’ve turned it into something really pretty.

Wow, you’ve got some lovely things on your needles.

I just finished some wrist warmers for my girlfriend. Now I’m making her a matching hat to go with them. Then the package can be on its way.

Belated best wishes from me too for your new year of life.

Warm regards
Monika

Warm congratulations from me, too, and lots of new ideas.

All the best
Monika

Petra, I really like your colorful hat, too. It’s just right for a boy. And the color combination couldn’t be better. By the way, my husband loves big pom-poms, too. I actually knitted a hat like that for him once. I’ve had the pom-pom maker for a long time, and I have to say, it’s just great. I can make any pom-pom with it, big or small.

I wish you all a cozy Third Sunday of Advent. We’re heading over to see some friends in a little while.

Belated best wishes from me, too, and I hope this new year brings you lots of joy.



Warm regards from Monika

Andrea, that looks incredibly delicious. I haven’t gotten around to it yet, but I’ll start on Monday.

Oh wow, Ines, your grandson is already turning one? It feels like he was just born a few weeks ago. I can’t believe how fast time has flown by. This is going to be a wonderful time for you to really enjoy as a grandma. The little ones learn something new every day—it’s really exciting to watch. You’re also lucky that he lives close by.

I’ve now finished another Christmas gift—a hat for a friend. I’m still working on some wrist warmers; she’ll be getting those, too. She’s a special friend whom we’ve known for a very long time and who’s been there for us so many times when we needed her. Of course, the same goes the other way around.

Here’s what the hat looks like—these are her colors. The yarn changes colors on its own. You can wear the hat as a beanie or in other ways.






Next week, Linja’s sweater should finally be finished. If I can manage it, my son will also get wrist warmers and my daughter-in-law will get a hat. We usually only give Christmas gifts to the kids, but a surprise like this is sure to be well-received.

Have a relaxing third Sunday of Advent with your loved ones—including Josefa.

Steffi, your blanket is really something to behold. I admire your patience. The pattern looks absolutely amazing. If I crocheted that much, I’d already be having problems with my wrist. I always need to take a break. It’s different with knitting.

Oh, Ines, your set turned out so adorable. It’s really a shame that your daughter doesn’t appreciate handcrafts that much. It’s terrible that you’re being attacked like this, especially since you can’t even contact the authors. I had no idea you could post comments here without being logged in. I’d report it to CP Support, just like Josefa already suggested.

Josefa, you must have a long workday if you’re reading all these comments here. Wow! I imagine that’s pretty exhausting. After all, you have a personal life outside of CP, too.

Have a wonderful weekend too, everyone!

It’s supposed to snow here; it already started today. But we’re meeting up with friends on Sunday, so I hope the snow from above will take a break then, please.

Tomorrow I’m planning to bake cookies, and I absolutely have to keep knitting my granddaughter’s sweater.

I’ve noticed this one too; I’ve had it on my wish list for a while now.

With this baby jacket and the matching hat, a doll baby (43–50 cm) is dressed just as sweetly as a real baby. The jacket is knitted top down with raglan shaping and is fully buttoned at the side.

Everything is clearly explained in the pattern. Some knitting experience is recommended.

Click here for the knitting pattern.




This sweater is the same size and is knitted in a similar way. However, it has a side button placket, making it easy to pull over the head. The sweater—and the baby jacket as well—fit not only dolls measuring 43–50 cm, but also premature babies or small newborns.

Click here for the knitting pattern.

Here, we have a test once a month on Saturday. But today—nothing! Silence! We live in a village. My cell phone is usually turned off, so I didn’t notice anything either.

Ruth, your doll clothes turned out very pretty, as always.

Oh my, everyone, you’ve been incredibly busy. I can’t even keep up anymore. I’m in the middle of Christmas stress right now because there’s still so much to finish. That’s why I’ll keep it short today...

Marion has been test-knitting again. I really love the colors of her shawls. I’m totally thrilled.

Petra, your wrist warmers look great. If I were making them, I’d knit them in a lighter color. Your embroidery turned out pretty, too. I wouldn’t have the patience for that right now.

Anja, you’re making some pretty things with your needles—keep it up. Your wrist warmers would be right up my alley. And that slip-stitch pattern, too.

Steffi, your cookie Christmas tree wouldn’t last long at our house. It looks way too delicious. Your blanket—amazing! And your crafts, too. I really admire that. Your Murphy is really cute—he looks so cuddly.

Marlene, the pattern and color of your stole—I love both. I love knitting that pattern, too.

Andrea, your duck turned out absolutely adorable. If my granddaughter saw it, she’d adopt it right away.

I just finished the last doll jumpsuit. Little Star won’t have to freeze anymore. Marion gets to test-knit again. I’m already excited to see her results.

A gift—knitted with love and from the heart—that’s what this cloth is. You can knit it as a washcloth, pot holder, or even a dishcloth. Anything is possible. Even as a beginner with basic skills, you can easily manage this.

Everything is explained clearly and simply in the pattern. A leftover partial ball of yarn is more than enough here, and you can get started right away.

Click here for the knitting pattern




This cloth featuring a dove of peace can also serve various purposes, even as a coaster. It’s just as easy to knit, since it consists only of knit and purl stitches. Give the gift of a symbol of peace, because we all need it.

Click here for the knitting pattern




If you’d rather knit several cloths in different patterns, then you’ll love this pattern. It includes 6 stitch patterns that you can also use in other knitting projects. All the patterns are easy to knit by following the instructions. You’ll have fun doing it.

Click here for the knitting pattern

A baby needs to be dressed warmly and comfortably. When crawling and kicking, they need plenty of freedom of movement. These leggings made from sock yarn meet all the requirements, because they adapt to every movement. Even the thickest diaper fits in here with plenty of room.

The leggings are easy to knit if you have knitting experience. A Christmas gift that brings joy. The leggings even grow with the child up to age 2.

Go to the knitting pattern here.




Small teddy bears (25–30 cm) will also appreciate warm clothing. This sweater is knitted with raglan shaping from the bottom up. It fits easily over a teddy bear’s head and is quickly knitted from leftover yarn.

Go to the knitting pattern here.

Dear BastelGirl,

I’d also like to extend my warmest birthday wishes to you and hope you have many wonderful and joyful surprises.



Warm
regards, Monika

I just finished knitting the last winter jumpsuit. It’s for my little star now.



And now I’m continuing to knit a sweater for my granddaughter while also working on a hat for our friend. It all has to be finished by Christmas.

Still looking for a gift for a toddler with a baby doll? Do you want something quick to make and easy to crochet?

Then you’ve found it here. Because every baby doll (43–50 cm) needs a diaper, too. All you need is some leftover yarn, and you’re ready to go.

Click here for the crochet pattern.

Toddlers with a tricycle, balance bike, or Puky will be delighted to get a bag for the handlebars. They can collect lots of treasures along the way, and even their little stuffed animal can come along for the ride.

The bag is simply hung on the handlebars. It has a double bottom and can take quite a bit, since the crochet pattern also makes it very sturdy. In our family, the bag lasted through two grandchildren and was even passed on afterward.

You can find the crochet pattern here.




Every big or little doll mom will be happy about doll clothes. Maybe you’re one yourself—just like me.

This romper is knitted top-down with raglan shaping. It fits dolls and also teddies measuring 43–50 cm. Colorful leftover yarn can be put to great use here.

You can find the knitting pattern here.

Oh Inge, I hope you get back on your feet soon so you can enjoy the Advent season—and your passion for sewing. But take it slow—your body still needs plenty of rest. Take it easy, both of you; there are already plenty of cookies.

Best wishes and have a wonderful rest of your Advent Sunday!
Monika

Oh, how delicious—and it smells like Christmas in here! Too bad you live so far away; otherwise, I would have stopped by. I’ll be getting started on some baking myself in the next few days.

Inge, is your husband back home? That sounds great—it’s wonderful that he’s being so creative again and baking.

Dear Ruth,

today is your birthday, and I’m sure you’ve already shared many wonderful moments with your family. And there are many more to come. I send you my warmest congratulations and wish you everything that makes you happy. Of course, I hope for many more of your beautiful ideas that bring joy to so many people.

May you be celebrated in style and showered with loving gifts. It’s wonderful that you’re here and enrich our forum with your posts. 



Warm regards
Monika

I’d like to join in the congratulations. May everything turn out to your delight in the coming year.



Warm regards
Monika

All the best for your birthday from me, too.

Warm regards
Monika

Even as a crochet beginner, you can crochet these pretty Christmas stars. They are quick to make and you only need leftover yarn. They can be used in many different ways.

The stars can be used as tree ornaments, table decorations, gift tags, or appliqués.

Click here for the crochet pattern




If you are still looking for a gift for a toddler, why not crochet this bag with contents for them? It definitely belongs in every play shop. Filled with lemons and carrots, it will bring a sparkle to children’s eyes.

The bag and its contents are very easy to crochet, even for beginners. A few colorful scraps are more than enough here, too.

To the crochet pattern

Dear Petra, belated birthday wishes from me too, and I hope the year ahead brings you much joy.



Best wishes
Monika

Have a great weekend, everyone here. It’s snowing here, but unfortunately it’s not sticking.

I wish you a very happy birthday and a wonderful day filled with many joyful surprises.



With love,
Monika

A gift with heart and from the heart - that’s what these washcloths or potholders are. This little detail always brings a smile to your face, because it visibly comes with lots of love.

You can knit the cloth as a potholder, washcloth, or dishcloth. You decide that by the thickness of the cotton. You can knit from a stitch chart, which is very easy. The pattern also contains no abbreviations and is written simply.

Here you can find the knitting pattern




If you prefer to crochet and haven’t been at it for very long, you’ll enjoy this ladybug oven mitt. It’s easy to crochet and is sure to be admired. You can use it to add a pop of color to your own kitchen - or maybe you already know who you can make happy with it.

Here you can find the crochet pattern

I’d like to join in with the belated birthday wishes. Have a creative and happy new year of life.

All the best
Monika

That’s a really great and lovely idea, Petra.

These two ponchos for the dolls were knitted from swap yarn from Ina’s parcels. I think the yarn came from the 1st and 3rd parcels.

They’re both going to my two granddaughters for Christmas.

Well, I’m back again, marveling at your new projects. They’re all beautiful!

Petra, your stollen looks delicious—it’s making my mouth water. I’m also planning to make wrist warmers for a friend for Christmas. Your little preview already looks great. I’m sure you’ll show us more soon, right?

Steffi, your blanket is going to be a dream! I might like that one, too. Maybe I’ll make something like that someday, too. Right now I have so many projects lined up before Christmas that I need almost every minute.

Anja, keep at it with your rug. You’re already pretty far along. Keep at it, and you’ll be happy with the result.

Ruth, thank you so much for your feedback on the doll overalls. It’s interesting that so far everyone’s raving about the one with the dark red legs. I like the two-tone one better. It’s just a matter of taste. The larger one, which will be finished soon, will be in completely different colors. Let yourself be surprised.

Andrea, I wish you a relaxing vacation with plenty of time for all the things that bring you joy.

I have to hurry now to get all the requests finished by Christmas. My little granddaughter has asked for a doll that can pee and close its eyes. As her grandma—who’s a doll mom herself—I’m naturally in charge of that. I’ve ordered the doll, and I’ll show it to you later. So cute! Of course, she’ll need clothes, too, since she only comes with a onesie and will get cold. As you can see, I never run out of work.

Have a wonderful day, everyone, and enjoy your needles and yarn.

These doll jackets were knitted with yarn consisting of a colorful mix of shades. The advantage of this is that it pairs very well with solid-colored yarn. In this example, I knitted the hat and the edges of the jackets using a shade included in the color mix.

The jacket is knitted with raglan sleeves starting from the top. Both pieces are easy to recreate using the pattern. The clothing fits dolls measuring 35–40 cm.

Click here for the knitting pattern.

They still look delicious... but they really make me crave the real thing. ;-)

I completely agree with Ina on that.

These 6 different washcloths are quick and easy to knit. They’re perfect as last-minute gifts. Each one has a different pattern, so they’re easy to tell apart. As an added bonus, you’ll discover new patterns here that you can also use for other knitting projects—such as blankets, pillows, sweaters, jackets, and much more.

Of course, the washcloths can also be knitted as dish towels or pot holders. There are no limits to your imagination.

Cotton scraps are more than enough. I used recycled cotton yarn with a length of 125 m/50 g. Each washcloth weighs about 30 g.

Click here for the knitting pattern.

What a beautiful pyramid you have, Sina. Wow, and you built it yourself, too. I really admire that kind of thing.

Your Christmas tableware, Andrea, is also top-notch. I love and cherish things like that very much, too.

Yes, I’ve known that saying—“My, how time flies”—ever since I was a child myself. We say it very often, too, when we see the now-grown-up kids on our street. We still remember some of them from when they were babies and were just learning to walk. Today they drive cars. A little girl next door used to ride her Bobby Car down the street as a toddler, and now she’s almost of legal age and smokes in secret.

Of course, this also shows us how time flies for us as well—and that we’re no longer as young and spry as we were 22 years ago, when we moved into this street. Back then, I still had my secretarial job.

In a little over a year, I’ll be 7 times 10 years old. Oh dear, I’m only slowly getting used to that idea. Oh well. Life is fun, and I have much more time for crafts these days. And I like that. :))

Still looking for a gift that’s quick to make and can be knitted from leftover yarn? You’ve found it right here!

Everyone needs washcloths, dishcloths, or even pot holders. These washcloths had already found their new owner when they were first admired. The pretty patterns were simply a hit. Now I have to hurry to knit some more for Christmas. They’re already eagerly awaited.

As you can see, with cloths like these you always have a sought-after gift on hand that you can give for any occasion.

You can use the 6 pretty patterns for many other projects, for example sweaters, jackets, hats, but also blankets and many other things.

Click here for the knitting pattern

Little teddy bears (25–30 cm) also like to wear a warm sweater in winter. This sweater—knitted with raglan from the bottom up—is easy to knit and also fits dolls of the same size.

It’s a small project using leftover yarn that’s quick to finish and makes a delightful gift.

Click here for the knitting pattern.

Dear sadgirl35,

I’d also like to join in the birthday wishes. Enjoy the celebration and may you receive plenty of gifts.



Warm
regards, Monika

Hi Sina,

when I see the label “suitable for beginners,” I assume that the necessary skills are already in place. I just imagine what it was like for me as a beginner. What would I have been able to manage, and what would have been too much for me?

With knitting, for example, there are complicated things like knitting cables or other stitches that make beginners twist their fingers. ;-) At least that’s how it was for me back when I was starting out. Or if the pattern contains a lot of abbreviations that a beginner might not necessarily be able to figure out right away. Then, for me, it’s “suitable for advanced knitters.”

Just go by your own experience and ask yourself: Would this pattern have made sense to me when I was just starting out? Then you’ll be able to judge for sure.

Have a wonderful first Sunday of Advent, and best regards
Monika

Well, I’m back here again and have something new to show. Yes, I’m in a bit of a gift-giving rush because I only give handmade gifts. There’s still quite a bit to finish.

Steffi, you’re so hardworking and versatile. You’ve made some beautiful things again. Your mosaics are amazing!

Andrea, regarding your question about which yarn I’m using for the washcloths: it’s the recycled cotton from Drops. It works well for this and washes up great, too. I hope you get well soon so you can fully enjoy your favorite hobby again.

Ruth, your decoration looks very pretty. Another lovely idea from you.

I’ve now finished the winter overalls for two of my doll babies. They look sooo cute in them. The only one missing is Sternchen—she’ll get one too.





And my 6 washcloths are finished, too. Here are the last two patterns:

A quick crochet project that’s also suitable for beginners and can be crocheted from leftover yarn—that’s what you’ve found with this pretty tissue box cover. I’ve given it as a gift many times, and it was always happily received.

Cardboard boxes with paper tissues are more sustainable than plastic packaging. A box like that looks much prettier when it’s covered with this lovely decoration. Then it can even sit on the dining table.

You can find the crochet pattern here.

Small doll babies (43–50 cm) can be dressed just as cutely as real babies. But this summer outfit also looks great on doll children, as I’ve just seen in the gallery. The top is knitted from the top down using raglan sleeves. You’ll have a lot of fun knitting this set—consisting of a sweater, pants, and headband—especially when you imagine the sparkling eyes of a doll mom who’s absolutely thrilled with this gift.

It’s a great project for knitters with some experience.

Click here for the knitting pattern.




Even small teddy bears (25–30 cm) can be dressed up just as nicely as dolls—for example, with these overalls. They don’t have any buttons but are still easy to put on and take off. How about knitting this Christmas gift and placing it under the tree for a teddy bear owner or a doll mom? All you need is some leftover yarn, and you can get started right away.

Click here for the knitting pattern.

Bake nougat cookies and give them as a gift in a pretty jar with painted decorations.

Welcome, RechteMasche :)
We’re glad you found your way here.

Of course, everyone is welcome to introduce themselves—we authors love getting to know our customers a little better. Most of the activity here is probably in German. But there are also posts in other languages. You can find those in the overview.

When you post in a forum thread, you can check the box under the post that says “Notify me when there’s a reply.” Then you’ll get an email as soon as someone replies.

You can ask for advice on general questions, but not on patterns purchased outside of Crazypatterns.

For the patterns you buy here, you can always ask the author who wrote the pattern for help. This is a service that customers on Crazypatterns really appreciate.

I hope you have fun knitting and finding the pattern you like.

Best regards from Monika