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Yes, Rolf Zuckowski and his Christmas CDs—I still love them too, ever since my son was little, and he’s already 46 now. My two grandchildren listen to him, too.

You can quickly crochet these stars from leftovers. They work wonderfully as tree ornaments, table decorations, appliqués, or even gift tags.

Here you’ll find the crochet pattern

This gift visibly comes from the heart. You can knit it as a washcloth, dishcloth, or even a potholder and then give it as a gift. It’s sure to put a smile on anyone’s face. I’ve experienced that many times already.

The cloth is very easy to knit with the pattern. It consists only of knit and purl stitches.

Click here for the pattern

Christina, one idea would be to knit a thick, cozy blanket out of it. Or a rug.

You can crochet these ladybug oven mitts easily on the side while watching TV. They are an eye-catcher in any kitchen and are sure to be happily received as a gift. I use mine every day, and they do a great job.

Even as a beginner with basic skills, you’ll manage well here and can look forward to a lovely result.

Go to the crochet pattern




A round collar as a shoulder warmer is a popular garment right now. Especially with slightly larger necklines, your neck can quickly get chilly. Now you can remedy that quickly.

You only need one skein for this shoulder warmer. The pattern is optimized for beginners, contains no abbreviations, and is written simply. You’ll enjoy knitting this pretty piece.

Go to the knitting pattern

You can knit this sweet summer outfit for baby dolls measuring 43-50 cm. The doll mommy’s eyes will light up when she can dress her little darling in it. It would be a great idea for Christmas.

The top is knitted as a top-down raglan. The many little details make the outfit something very special.

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For dolls of the same size (43-50 cm), or also for teddy bears in this size, you can knit this onesie. It is also knitted as a top-down raglan. Here you can easily adjust the length of the legs and arms.

Every doll mommy or teddy lover will be delighted with such a lovely gift. It’s best to start knitting right away.

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Since a baby doll (43-50 cm) naturally needs a large selection of clothes, you can also knit this cute little cardigan with a hat. In it, the doll child looks like a real baby. Here, too, you knit it as a top-down raglan. You can easily adjust the length of the arms and also the length of the cardigan.

Go to the knitting pattern

Knitting leggings for babies and toddlers

Veronika, your scarf looks absolutely lovely with that unique color gradient and the beautiful pattern.

Hansi, that looks great—so soft and cozy. You used Nepal yarn, if I’m not mistaken. I like knitting with that too.

Anja, that’s really interesting what you’re doing there. But you’ll need a lot of patience for that—wow.
Steffi, I admire your craftsmanship. That’s just not my thing at all.

Crochet or knit a triangular shawl

Make a magic wand for the kids

You’re all absolutely amazing!! There are already sooo many great gift ideas gathered here. It’s truly inspiring. Let’s keep going—this is by no means all there is.

Have fun coming up with ideas!

Crochet or sew X-Mas placemats

Oh, Marion, I’m totally in love with your two cuties. They look sooo cute in their capes. I especially love Mia’s red one—it looks really cozy.

I wish everyone with a disability a speedy recovery and rest. And of course, I hope everyone has a lovely, cozy weekend doing whatever brings you joy.

It’s miserable and cold here today—not the kind of weather to go outside. So it’s time to sit at the computer and snuggle up in a blanket. And, of course, do some knitting. Tomorrow will be cold too, but maybe dry enough to go for a walk.

Little dolls want to be dressed in cozy, warm, and soft clothes now, too. It’s best to knit a whole outfit set right away so the doll’s mommy has plenty to choose from and change them into. You can knit the pants with or without feet attached. The sweater is knitted as a top-down raglan and can be made with or without a tie. The hat looks absolutely adorable with the two pom-poms. Without them, it’s quick and easy to make.

This Christmas, you’ll see eyes light up when you give these cute little outfits as gifts. Or maybe you have dolls of your own that you’d like to knit something new for.

The clothes fit dolls that are about 35–40 cm tall. I knitted them using a blend of wool and acrylic, and some pieces are made of cotton.

You can find the knitting pattern here.

Make your own soap

I prefer knitting with the CraSyTrio, meaning with 3 needles, rather than with a set of double-pointed needles. I also knitted these socks with it and designed the
pattern for them. What makes them special is the heel, which is very easy to
knit and has a great fit.

In the pattern, you'll be guided step by step, and in
4 different sizes. Give it a try—you might be just as
enthusiastic as many other users are.

Click here for the knitting pattern.

Petra, thanks for the feedback! :)
Your “feather” looks really interesting. I can’t believe you made something like that out of a single piece of denim. Wow! I can picture it on a bag or as part of a dreamcatcher.

Ruth, thanks for the feedback, too :) Yes, the idea with the Christmas sock yarn is great. Unfortunately, I don’t have any on hand right now.

Steffi, your shawl looks really complicated. I think I finally need to give I-cord a try. It’s been tempting me for a long time, and it always looks great.

I’m back to designing doll clothes—it’ll be something warm for winter. Meanwhile, the sweater for Linja is coming along.

Wow, Tina, that cake looks delicious... You decorated it beautifully.

Even little doll children like to snuggle into a warm sleeping bag. Dolls up to 50 cm tall fit inside and can blissfully snooze in bed with their doll mommy.

The sleeping bag is easy for experienced knitters to make. It’s sure to be a highlight at Christmas if you give it as a gift. It will make every doll mom’s eyes sparkle.

You can find the knitting pattern here.




A baby is guaranteed to be warm and very comfortably wrapped up in these leggings made from sock yarn. Even the thickest diaper fits in easily. And the best part—the leggings grow with the child for quite a long time. They still fit my granddaughter when she was 2 years old.

For experienced knitters, the leggings are easy to make; the pattern shows you each individual step.

You can find the knitting pattern here.





This sweater is also knitted from sock yarn. It fits ages 4–5 years. Thanks to the collar, the throat and neck stay nice and warm even without an extra scarf. Buttons are worked into the front. Since the patterning in sock yarn never turns out exactly the same, your sweater will be a truly unique piece.

Recommended for experienced knitters.

You can find the knitting pattern here.

Yeah, exactly, Anja—I don’t think it’s that bad; it looks cute. Without the loose threads, it’s actually great.

I’ve now finished the Christmas dress for the dolls. Take a look. Don’t they look totally cute in it?

You can start dressing up doll children for Christmas now. Every doll mum—big or small—will cheer when you present her with this cute Christmas cape. Under the Christmas tree, the little darling will look like a Christmas elf.

If you have knitting experience, you can knit this cape quickly and easily. You’ll have lots of fun, especially when you imagine the children’s eyes lighting up.

The knitting pattern includes two different sizes—for dolls from 35 to 46 cm.

Click here for the knitting pattern.

For Christmas, little dolls need festive and warm clothes. They look simply adorable in this Christmas cape—just like little Christmas elves. This is sure to make any doll mom smile—whether big or small.

You’ll knit this cape in no time, provided you have some knitting experience. It’s sure to be great fun. It’s best to get started right away.

The knitting pattern is written for two sizes—suitable for dolls from 35 to 46 cm.

Click here for the knitting pattern.

I knitted these two wrist warmers for my husband and me, using leftover merino yarn. They serve us well when we’re sitting at the computer in the office.

The wrist warmers are knitted with a slip-stitch pattern and are very easy to make. You should have some knitting experience, then you’re sure to enjoy them.

You can find the knitting pattern here.





This sporty two-piece outfit for small teddies (25-30 cm) can be knitted from small leftovers. Even if you’re still a beginner with basic skills, you’ll be able to make these pieces very easily.

With it, you can certainly make a teddy lover very happy at Christmas.

You can find the knitting pattern here.





This mini sleeping bag for small teddies or dolls up to 20 cm is wonderfully suited for small leftovers. For a toddler, it’s sure to be a gift that makes their eyes light up. And it even has another great effect: if the little darling is already lying in bed with the sleeping bag, it’s sure to be much easier to lie down with them.

The pattern includes two models, both of which are very easy to knit. Even if you have little knitting experience.

You can find the knitting pattern here.

Making Native American jewelry

Belated congratulations from me as well, and best wishes for a happy new year of life.



All my love, Monika

Crochet or make colorful lanterns

Make, sew, or crochet an Advent calendar

Oh Andrea, it looks absolutely lovely over at your place—already so Christmassy. Now that it’s getting dark so early, that really puts everyone in a good mood.

I’m wishing you a speedy recovery for your hand. I always have to be careful when crocheting, too—I can’t work on it as long as I can when knitting.

You can easily knit these beautiful heart cloths with the pattern. They can then be given as washcloths, dishcloths, or even potholders. An ideal project for leftover cotton yarn, because you need much less than 1 skein for one cloth.

Here’s the knitting pattern






How about some lucky ladybugs that bring joy—both when crocheting them and when giving them as gifts? If you’ve crocheted before, you can easily make these eye-catching oven mitts. All the steps are shown to you.

The oven mitts are sure to be happily received as a gift. They brighten up any kitchen. And they’re also extremely practical to use. My ladybugs are in use every day.

Go to the crochet pattern here

Build a birdhouse for the garden

Crochet baby booties

Dear Ina, you can get kale at the market as soon as it starts to freeze. It’s only available for a short time then. I always take advantage of that to make lots of kale chips. They keep for a very long time and stay crispy if you store them in an airtight container.

The kale leaves should be dried thoroughly after washing.

I tear them into small pieces and dry them in the oven using the convection setting for about 15–20 minutes at 100 degrees. I prop a wooden spoon against the oven door so the moisture can escape. To brush them, I prepare half a cup or a full cup of oil mixed with herbs (of your choice) and salt beforehand, but I only brush on a little. I use the remaining oil when I cook vegetables.

This should also work with white cabbage or savoy cabbage—I’ll definitely give it a try. The cabbage has to be completely dry, though. It might also need a little longer in the oven.

I also wish everyone a wonderful holiday. It’s still warm here, but overcast. Knitting is definitely on the agenda.

Thanks for your feedback on the soul warmer. :)

Petra, your loop has a beautiful pattern. And I’d like the red yarn, too.

Steffi, your shawl is really turning out to be something very special.

Ruth, you’ve had another wonderful idea. Angels are always loved and needed.

Anja, wow, you’re doing test crocheting? Great—that’ll help you stay on track, too. I’m so happy for you.

I’ll have something new for the dolls soon… as soon as I’m done test-knitting it, I’ll show it to you. Now I just need to take some nice photos. I’m already excited to hear what you think.

Have a wonderful (holiday) and do something fun.

If you have one ball of yarn left over, it will be plenty for this shoulder warmer / cowl. It’s a popular garment right now, because it wonderfully balances out wide necklines. It’s also very popular as an alternative to a scarf.

The pattern is also suitable for beginners. It has no abbreviations and is well described.

You can find the knitting pattern here.






For small teddy bears (25-30 cm), this little sweater is a great scrap yarn project. It is knitted with raglan shaping from the bottom up. You’re sure to have fun making it. And maybe a teddy bear lover will be happy to receive it for Christmas.

The knitting pattern is here.

Well, I’d like to wish little Leo a wonderful birthday filled with lots of fun and joy. Time flies so fast—he’s already turning 3. I’m sure he’ll love something this colorful.



All the best from Monika

Sew jute gift bags

Great, Ina—we love healthy treats like these, too. I only have a tiny dehydrator, but I’m always thrilled with the results. I prefer to make chips in my big oven, though—I can fit two baking sheets in there.

Kale chips are especially delicious! I brush them with oil seasoned with herbs and salt beforehand. I’m already looking forward to them.

Thank you—I wish the same for you and everyone here. Have a wonderful holiday on November 1 as well.

Sew, crochet, or knit a dog pillow

Knitting a women’s sweater

Yeah, Petra, you really did a great job on that. I don’t usually like skulls, but the one you sewed on there actually looks almost cute...

Happy birthday, and have a wonderful time celebrating.



With love, Monika

Upload a YouTube video with Christmas greetings

Crochet a tiger

Crochet placemats

Embroidering initials on a bag