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Thank you for your well-wishes! And to you, Inge, I hope everything works out for the best for your husband.

We’re having friends over on Sunday and will otherwise be enjoying the weekend as well.

Andrea, what beautiful little angels—wow! Don’t say you can’t do that too. There’s always a first time. I’m sure you can do it.

Petra, you’re really good at drawing—great! I like that. I’d also like to know what color you use for that.

Make your own candies and craft or crochet the packaging yourself

Tina, I hope you get well soon, too. Give yourself the rest your body needs right now, as much as is possible with a child. That’s usually easier said than done.
Toilet paper rolls are also great for crafts with toddlers. You can wrap them up like candy and paint them. There are so many creative things you can do with them.

Marion, your scarf reminds me of that ancient pattern, too. They used to make jackets with it back in the day. I’ve knitted it before and really like it, even for hats.

I’m currently dressing the second doll baby in a winter jumpsuit. The third one is already waiting impatiently and will get its turn soon.

Here’s a photo of Lara in her new outfit. This little one won’t be cold much longer; just a few more pieces are missing.

My current Top 3 in my shop are these.


Top 1 - The shoulder warmer / cowl collar

You can knit this cowl collar from one skein. The pattern is very easy and also suitable for beginners with the basic skills mentioned. By the way, it’s a very popular gift.

Go to the knitting pattern here




Top 2 - The colorful skirt for 3- to 4-year-olds

Many girls now absolutely love this skirt—and their mothers do too. It has already been knitted many times in beautiful color combinations. My granddaughters love it too, by the way.

The skirt is easy to knit if you have knitting experience. You’ll enjoy making it, and the colorful scraps will finally be put to pretty use.

Go to the knitting pattern here




Top 3 - Raglan sweater for dolls and teddy bears - several sizes

With this knitting pattern, you can dress up several different doll children and teddy bears beautifully. All you need is colorful leftover yarn, and then your needles can start clicking. You can easily finish this before Christmas and look forward to the doll mommy’s shining eyes—whether she is little or grown up.

Go to the knitting pattern here.




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My all-time Top 3 in my shop are these:


Top 1 - The socks with the brilliantly simple heel - knitted with 3 needles

If you haven’t knitted socks before because of the complicated heel, then give these a try. You’re sure to enjoy them.

The pattern includes 4 different sizes, described step by step. That way you can surprise your whole family with socks.

Go to the knitting pattern here





Top 2 - The colorful skirt for 3- to 4-year-olds (see above)


Top 3 - The convertible pinafore dress for toddlers

This pinafore dress is a favorite piece for many little girls. It can be worn for a long time—from 1.5 years old until the toddler is 5 years old. That’s how it was with my granddaughter.

The skirt has knitted-in little hearts and is knitted in one piece from the bottom up.

Go to the knitting pattern here

Bake ginger cookies and give them as gifts

We haven’t experienced Christmas stress in a long time either. We enjoy the holidays with delicious food, beautiful music, and everything that brings us joy. We only give gifts to our grandchildren, who receive them in the mail ahead of time.

Sew scented sachets for the closet using dried flowers, such as lavender

Doll clothes are a popular Christmas gift—for doll moms big and small. They can usually be made quickly from leftover yarn. Even while knitting, the anticipation of Christmas grows when you imagine the doll mom’s eyes lighting up when she receives the gift. It can be a real highlight.

With this clothing set, you can dress small dolls measuring 35–40 cm—from head to toe. Several variations are shown here. For example, the pants can be knitted with or without feet, and the hat with or without a pom-pom attached. You’re sure to have fun knitting it.

Click here for the knitting pattern





If you’re looking for an unusual gift, this cabled headband made of merino wool might be just the thing. It keeps you super warm and can even be worn as a loop scarf.

Knitting it is easier than you think. You’ll enjoy it.

Click here for the knitting pattern

You can knit many things from sock yarn. I love the color gradient and the quality, especially for children’s clothing. Sock yarn keeps you warm and washes well in the machine.

I knitted these leggings for my granddaughter when she was 3 years old. At 5, they still fit her and were an absolute favorite. Now her younger sister wears them. These leggings guarantee freedom of movement while keeping the child warmly dressed, and they can also stand up to a lot of wear.

You can also knit these leggings while watching TV. Apart from a very few places where you have to pay attention, they are easy to knit on the side.

Click here for the knitting pattern

Painting glass Christmas tree ornaments

Warm leggings are just the right thing for toddlers right now. They can move freely in them and stay nice and warm. These leggings come up high over the tummy and keep the back nice and warm, too. They’ll even grow with your child for a while, so knitting them is definitely worth it.

The yarn I used is about as thick as thin sock yarn. Experienced knitters will have no trouble recreating these leggings. They fit children from about 1.5 to 3 years old.

Click here for the knitting pattern





I knitted this hat with a shawl collar for my granddaughter because, as a baby, she didn’t like having anything pulled over her head. Her parents were delighted because now the baby always had a warm head, and at the same time, her neck and throat stayed nice and warm.

The hat is easy to knit if you have some knitting experience. The pretty pattern was created by accident and has always been very well received.

Click here for the knitting pattern

This cozy Christmas cape comes just in time for the holidays. When the doll child is sitting under the Christmas tree in this outfit, every doll mommy’s eyes will start to shine—whether big or small.

You can knit the poncho in different sizes—both for small doll children of about 35–40 cm and for larger ones up to 50 cm. The pattern shows you every step. However, you should have a little knitting experience for this one.

Click here for the knitting pattern





Every doll child will be happy to have a pretty little dress, especially when it’s hand-knitted. Since it’s a pinafore dress, it can be worn in any season. You absolutely need to add this to your Christmas gift list. I have also included a matching headband in the pattern.

You can knit this little dress in several sizes—from 35 up to 46–50 cm. You’ll enjoy knitting the pretty honeycomb pattern. It’s very easy to make, and for me and my test knitter it was almost addictive. ;-)

Click here for the knitting pattern





A very lovely Christmas gift that you can finish crocheting in no time is this little summer hat. With it, the doll child will already be perfectly prepared for the first warm rays of sunshine in spring. The little hat also pairs very well with other outfits. Every doll mommy absolutely needs a hat like this for her little darling and will be totally delighted with it.

The little hat is also very easy for beginners to crochet. All you need are a few colorful scraps, and you can get started. The pattern includes several sizes—from doll size 35 to 46 cm.

Click here for the crochet pattern.

A few days ago, I was amazed that the first Sunday of Advent is already approaching. Because of the warm weather we had until recently, the thought of the Christmas season had completely slipped away. Now it’s suddenly right around the corner.

A little decoration can make a big difference, and I’ll get to that in the next few days. At least yesterday I baked our beloved sheet-pan gingerbread. The whole apartment smelled like Christmas.

You can find the recipe for the sheet-pan gingerbread, which is very quick to make, here:

                                         My Quick Sheet-Pan Gingerbread - the Recipe                                    

Marion, your pillowcase looks great.

Crocheting ornaments into a blanket

Wow, Petra, your example is really beautiful.

Knit gloves with a heart!

Wow, it snowed right onto the leaves—that’s really hard on the trees.
Unfortunately, here it’s just overcast and rainy at 5 degrees.

By the way, the smileys are super cute!

Andrea, hearts are always needed; they’re sure to bring joy. I hope your hand gets better again soon.

Now I can show you all something too.

I’ve now almost finished the 4th washcloth as well. 2 more to go. Here are the first 4—each with a different pattern. I love trying out different patterns.






And here is the fitting on Lara. She’s getting a winter overall. A smaller doll child and Sternchen are already looking forward to their overalls too.

A little teddy bear (20–25 cm) is surely already waiting for this pretty jacket that you’ll crochet for him. You only need leftovers for it, and it’s finished very quickly too. The joy here isn’t just for the teddy bear. The teddy’s owner and you yourself will enjoy it as well.

The jacket is also suitable for beginners with basic skills.

Go to the crochet pattern here.




Every doll mom and every teddy bear lover will be delighted if you bring this colorful raglan sweater as a gift. What leftover project could be nicer than doll or teddy bear clothing?

With this knitting pattern, you get several sizes at once that fit not only dolls but also teddy bears. So you can dress a 30 cm doll child, but also one that is 45–50 cm tall. You’ll definitely finish a sweater over the weekend—and part of your leftover yarn will already be gone.

Go to the knitting pattern here.

You all have such great ideas! I’ve already jotted down a few. :))

Make or crochet a beaded bracelet

Oh no, Andrea, that would be a total disaster for me! I hope you feel better soon so you can get back to crocheting. Reading a book can be a nice treat every now and then, too. :)

Veronika, I hope everything works out well for you on Monday. And now, enjoy the weekend.

To everyone here, I hope you have plenty of time for your beloved knitting, crocheting, or whatever else you enjoy doing.

The weather here is truly November-like—gray, cold, rainy, and windy. So I’m grateful for a warm living room and my couch. I have a few new knitting projects waiting to be worked on.

Tomorrow I’ll also be pickling the fresh olives that just arrived. I’m really looking forward to that. I’ll probably bake a cake again, too.

My balls of yarn are huddled together in the drawers, bored out of their minds, eagerly waiting for me to finally turn them into a beautiful project. Every time I open the drawer, they look at me pleadingly: “Take me with you! I want to finally fulfill my purpose and get to know the big, wide world!”

Well, there are always a few balls whose pleas I heed. The others have to be patient just a little longer. It’s a special treat for them when they get to travel along in a swap package from Ina. They love that, because they get lovingly stroked by lots of people and then get to stay with one of them. When they have to disappear into a closet for a little while, they get to meet other balls of yarn, and they all share their stories. That way, everyone forgets their boredom for a while.

My knitting needles are also happy when they finally get to work and fulfill their purpose. You see, they’re also veeeery bored by then—and yes, cold, too. They love soft, warm hands, and when the yarn glides past them, they start to glow with joy.

The next time you sort through your yarn stash, listen closely to what the balls of yarn are telling you. Maybe they’ll even tell you what they want to become one day.

Oh, that’s such a nice idea, Petra. I’m still so far from Christmas. I was already wondering yesterday why the Christmas lights were already up in town... I guess that’s because we were still having summer-like temperatures just a few days ago. I’m completely confused this year.

Yes, Ruth, I love the CraSyTrio needles, too. I’ve never really gotten the hang of a set of double-pointed needles. For smaller doll clothes, I often need the Trio. They work great! But your little dolls really are the super-mini version.

Petra, what are you doing with those little gnome sweaters?

I’ll have something to show in the next few days, too. I’m working on several projects and am starting to lose track of them all. ;-)

Steffi, Anja, and everyone else, I hope you have lots of fun knitting.

This little bag for 10 tissues is eco-friendly and looks cute. It’s quick and easy to crochet and fits in any purse or jacket pocket.

Whether as a gift—perhaps with a little surprise inside—or as a small token, a bag like this is always a great idea. The pattern shows you various designs.

Even as a beginner with basic crochet skills, you’ll enjoy crocheting this pouch.

Click here for the crochet pattern





Even little dolls, teddy bears, or stuffed animals need a sleeping bag when they go to bed at night. With this pattern, you can knit two different sleeping bags and make a toddler very happy.

Both sleeping bags are very easy to make—even for beginners with basic skills. You’ll have fun doing it.

Click here for the knitting pattern

Knitting for little girls is always a joy. For Christmas, you can knit this pretty convertible pinafore dress that even grows with your child for a long time. To be precise, it fits from 6 months to 3 years. The little heart pattern on the dress is a cute eye-catcher.

The dress is knitted in one piece from the bottom up, with no seams. You’ll enjoy imagining your granddaughter or daughter wearing it even as you knit. You should have good knitting experience.

Click here for the knitting pattern




You can knit this cuddly little bear for a toddler or baby, even if you’re just starting out with knitting. It’s very easy, and all you need are a few scraps of cotton yarn and some stuffing. The bear is also machine-washable. The face is embroidered on at the end.

Click here for the knitting pattern



The little bear

With these 6 different cloths, you’ll learn 6 simple knit-and-purl patterns at the same time. They are all very easy to knit, even with leftover yarn. Each cloth only needs about 30 g.

The pattern is written simply and includes all the necessary information.

Click here for the knitting pattern.




A peace dove on a dishcloth, washcloth, or potholder — that’s something really different. A true symbol of peace, and one we urgently need right now. It also makes a lovely peace offering gift.

You only need to know how to knit knit and purl stitches, and then the peace dove can soon be hanging in your home too.

Click here for the knitting pattern.

A mother with a baby is sure to be delighted if you knit this sweet little dress for her little one. It even grows with the child and fits from 3 to 18 months. My customers especially like the good fit. Small little hearts are knitted into the bottom of the dress.

You should have good knitting skills; then you’ll have a lot of fun knitting it.

Click here for the knitting pattern.




For children who love bears, and also for anyone who works from home, you can crochet this funny guardian bear. It has two sides and shows exactly whether the person in the room wants visitors right now—or not.

The door hanger is also easy for beginners with basic knowledge to make. This kind of gift is something completely new and is sure to go down really well.

Click here for the crochet pattern.





A poncho like this is a wonderful thing in winter. It keeps the upper body nice and warm while leaving the arms free. This one is knitted from cuddly soft sock yarn. Even beginners with basic knowledge can give it a try.

Knitting this poncho is even possible while watching TV.

Click here for the knitting pattern.

Crocheting curtains for the window

Anja, you stuck with it! And on such a “boring” project as your sausage, no less. Awesome!

Steffi, the headband turned out great. I really like cable patterns, too.

Ruth, such tiny knitted clothes. That would drive me crazy. And probably with a set of double-pointed needles, too! Your dresses look great.

I’ve now finished 3 of the new dish towels with very pretty patterns. I’ll show them to you when I can take some good photos. It just wasn’t possible today.

Are you looking for a gift that’s knitted with love and can be finished quickly? Do you want to show someone just how much you appreciate them?

Then you’ve found something here that you’ll love. Both pieces—the guest towel and the washcloth—clearly show what the recipient means to you. My friend was thrilled with them and marveled at the design.

If you’ve ever knitted before, you’ll find it very easy to knit these two pieces. The patterns are written without abbreviations and are very easy to follow. The patterns consist only of knit stitches and purl stitches.

Click here for the knitting pattern.

If you're looking for a special gift for someone dear to you that's also easy to knit, you've found it now.

This bathroom set consisting of a guest towel + washcloth shows very clearly and lovingly how much you appreciate this person. And that is guaranteed to always go over well.

Both pieces are quick and easy to make. That way, you'll always have the perfect gift ready for any occasion. Or you can just give it to yourself.

Click here for the knitting pattern.

I love designing something myself and then bringing it to life. This applies to crafting, but also to other areas.

When my son was born 46 years ago, that’s when my love for knitting and crocheting began. For many years, I lovingly “knitted him up” in all sorts of things. Then there was a break—until my granddaughter was born six years ago. That’s when that original joy came back, and ever since then, I’ve been knitting for my two granddaughters.

I’ve also developed a passion for making clothes for dolls—both my own and my granddaughters’. That’s what brings me the most joy.

Yes, when I’m crafting, I forget everything around me and am completely in my own world—no matter what else is going on. And that just does me good. Add some music or an audiobook or podcast to that, and the world is just right for me.

Belated best wishes from me, too, and all the best for a truly wonderful new year of life!



Warmly
Monika

Knitting a onesie for a baby or a doll

Ruth, the dresses look totally chic. I imagine knitting something that small would be pretty fiddly. It wouldn’t really be my thing.

Dear Sandra,

On your birthday, I wish you everything that makes life beautiful and joyful—many happy moments, lovely guests, and wonderful gifts. May this new year of your life bring you lots of joy with your two men.



With love,
Monika

A button-up collar that can also be worn as a scarf. You can easily knit such a practical garment from one skein (50 g). Keeping your neck warm is especially important right now. A collar-scarf like this is a great way to complement a wide neckline, for example. And if it gets too warm, simply take off the collar-scarf.

With the pattern, this lovely piece is quick and easy to knit. You’ll need the usual basic knowledge, and then you’re ready to go.

Here’s the knitting pattern.




Dressing the little babies (35–40 cm) of a doll mom—honestly, that’s always an absolute joy. You can already imagine the sparkling eyes with every stitch.

With this pattern, you can knit a complete clothing set, even in different variations. At the same time, your leftover yarn can shrink too, because it’s completely sufficient here. The more colorful, the prettier.

Good knitting skills should already be in place for this one.

Here’s the knitting pattern.

Knit gloves with a beautiful pattern

That’s an interesting topic. It certainly depends on the yarn weight and needle size, and of course on the leg length. I really should time myself the next time I knit a pair of socks to see how long it takes me.

For me, knitting is also a form of relaxation. I don’t care at all how long I spend on it. The main thing is that it’s enjoyable.

That’s a really beautiful shawl, Steffi, especially when you show it off in all its glory. I really like the color combination, too.

Doll clothes are very popular, and not just with children. We adults are also delighted when we can dress our doll children in new outfits. Of course, that would also be a very nice idea for a Christmas gift.

This pretty, colorful clothing set fits a doll measuring approx. 45-50 cm. It can be knitted entirely from leftover yarn in any color combination you like. For example, I knitted it from the leftovers from the same colorful skirt for a toddler.

Good knitting skills are helpful here. You will have a lot of fun knitting it.

Go to the knitting pattern here.





Toddlers naturally want to change their baby doll’s diaper, too. That’s where a colorful diaper like this comes in handy. It is also easy to open and close with the hook-and-loop fastener.

A few colorful leftovers are more than enough here to bring great joy to a little doll mommy. It’s best to crochet several diapers right away. They fit dolls measuring 43-50 cm.

Go to the crochet pattern here.

Happy birthday, and have a wonderful time celebrating!

Warm regards
Monika

Steffi, I admire your shawl, too. It looks absolutely fantastic!

Ruth, you had another great idea that you executed beautifully.

Right now, I’m busy with a lot of things that need my attention. That’s why I’m only here briefly to read. I haven’t finished anything new to show yet, either. I have a few things on the needles—as is often the case with me, I’m working on several projects at once. What I’m really enjoying right now is trying out new patterns—on washcloths. Two are almost done, but I’m planning to make six different patterns again.

Have a wonderful weekend and get some rest.

Crochet or knit a beanie (hat)

Make, crochet, or sew a storage box

Knitting or crocheting doll clothes—there are lots of ideas and plenty of demand

You know those ugly cardboard boxes with tissues inside? Nobody wants to put them out anywhere, even if they’re eco-friendly. But it looks very different when they’re covered with such a pretty crocheted decoration. Then they can go on any table and are guaranteed to be admired by visitors. The butterflies and hearts make this decoration a real eye-catcher. It’s only at second glance that you can see what’s hidden underneath.

Best of all: This decoration can be crocheted very easily and quickly, even by crochet beginners (with basic skills). All you need is a few colorful scraps of yarn, and then you can make someone happy. Maybe even for Christmas?

Click here for the crochet pattern




You can also use leftover yarn to make a toddler happy with this little shopping bag. Especially if you fill the bag with lemons and carrots right away. It’s a real asset for any play shop, because a bag is needed there too.

The pattern is very simple and also suitable for beginners who have crocheted before. All the steps are explained clearly.

Click here for the crochet pattern.

Every doll (45–50 cm) would love to wear this pretty, colorful raglan dress. It’s the matching piece to the doll mom’s dress and is also perfect for knitting with colorful scraps. How about making a doll child and its mom happy with it for Christmas?

The dress is knitted top-down with raglan shaping. You should have good knitting skills; then it’s very easy.

Click here for the knitting pattern.




In this raglan sweater, a baby doll (43–50 cm) looks just like a real human baby. You’ll make any doll mom very happy if you knit this sweater for her for Christmas.

The pattern makes it very easy. By the way, the sweater also fits small newborns.

Click here for the knitting pattern.




Any toddler with a Puky, tricycle, or balance bike will love this bag, which can be easily attached. Their stuffed animal can come along for the ride, or they can carry lots of great treasures with them on the go.

The bag has a double bottom, so it’s very sturdy and can withstand a lot. Good crochet skills are required here. The result is definitely worth the effort.

Click here for the crochet pattern.

Yes, Tina, we love that sheet pan gingerbread too, and it’ll be going back in the oven soon.

I’ve written out the recipe in detail in this thread:
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/134526/mein-schneller-blech-lebkuchen-das-rezept

There are also photos there. Just looking at them makes me hungry.