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Forum Game: Homemade Christmas Gifts from A to Z, Part 2. (No ads)


Dear friends, it’s time for another forum game. Many of us are currently thinking about what lovely handmade gifts we could make for our loved ones this Christmas.

So I thought we could simply share our ideas here from A to Z. That way, we can help each other find or create something special.

We’ll start with the letter A and continue through the alphabet.
Everything has to be DIY—whether it’s crocheted, knitted, sewn, or crafted, whatever you like.

I’ll start with A —and you take it from there:

A suit for dolls

Thanks, Ina. :))

Veronika, I’m also curious to see what your scarf will look like when it’s finished. It definitely looks very elegant already.

I wish you all a wonderful (late summer) weekend.

Best regards, Monika

Now, in the cold season, toddlers (ages 3–5) are perfectly dressed in leggings. Nothing can pinch, because leggings comfortably move with every motion. They are knitted high enough at the top so that the tummy and back both stay nice and warm.

You can easily knit these leggings from sock yarn. Thanks to the initially folded-over waistband, they fit for at least 2 years. A favorite piece of my granddaughter and her parents.

To the knitting pattern




These cute baby shoes are great for crocheting from small scraps. A simple pattern that you can easily make and use to make someone happy.

To the crochet pattern here.

Knitting doll clothes always brings me comfort. It’s the same joy I felt as a child when my dolls got new clothes. And now I can delight my granddaughters with them. And not just them—I, too, still embrace the “doll mom” inside me.

You can knit these overalls very easily using colorful scraps of yarn. They fit dolls measuring 43–50 cm and are a breeze to knit. You’re sure to enjoy knitting and giving them away just as much as I do.

Click here for the knitting pattern.







To make sure you have enough clothes for the dolls by Christmas, why not knit this cute summer outfit to go with them? The top is knitted raglan-style from the top down. Lots of pretty details make this outfit a real eye-catcher. Every doll mom will be thrilled. The outfit also fits dolls measuring 43–50 cm—yes, even tiny newborns.

Click here for the knitting pattern

Thanks, Josefa! I also wish everyone here a pleasant weekend with sunshine and summery temperatures—just as the forecast says here. It’s wonderful to do some crafts on the balcony in this weather. I really enjoyed that today.

Wow, that’s a great idea, Inge.

Thanks, Susanne and Veronika! :)
This piece is really super practical—just slip it on and it’s warm and cozy.

Veronika, the yarn looks great once it’s knitted up. What are you going to make with it?

I’ll be starting my next project with a skein of swap yarn soon… but it’ll take a little while yet.

Another masterpiece, Inge. It’s great how you dress—absolutely top-notch.

A peace symbol is always warmly received and has a powerful effect. Not just at Christmas, but also for birthdays or simply as a little gift.

With this peace dove on a washcloth, dishcloth, or potholder, you’re guaranteed to make someone very happy. It’s easy to knit—with knit and purl stitches—and it’s sure to be admired.

Go to the knitting pattern here.







You can dress a small teddy bear measuring 25–35 cm, or even a doll, very cutely in this romper. It is knitted top down with raglan shaping and is easy even for toddlers to put on and take off, since there are no buttons. This way, you can knit a Christmas gift from colorful leftovers that will bring lots of joy—not just to children.

Go to the knitting pattern here.

Currently popular in my shop are these 3 models:


Top 1 - The colorful skirt for 3- to 4-year-olds

This skirt is really fun to knit, and it’s definitely popular with the little princess, if not even a favorite piece. You can design the color mix completely individually, for example by working in colorful leftover yarn. At the top, the skirt has an elastic waistband, so it can be put on and taken off very easily.

The knitting pattern is here.




Top 2 - The clothing set for dolls 35-40 cm

With this set, you can dress a little baby doll adorably. Various options are available to you here, for example pants with or without feet. The top is knitted with raglan increases from the top down. Here you can thread a small ribbon through or leave it as it is. The hat can be knitted with or without a pompom.

The knitting pattern is here.




Top 3 - 6 different dishcloths / washcloths

With this knitting pattern, you can knit a set of 6 washcloths or dishcloths in different patterns, all combined using only knit and purl stitches. It will be fun, and you can even use up leftover balls of yarn in a useful and pretty way.

The knitting pattern is here




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The generally popular Top 3 in my shop are these models:


Top 1 - Knitting socks brilliantly simply - with 3 needles and the mowi heel

You absolutely have to try this heel. You’ll love it, just like many other users do. The heel is very easy to knit. With the pattern, you can make 4 different sizes step by step and then you’ll already have gifts for Christmas.

The knitting pattern is here.




Top 2 - The colorful children’s skirt (see Top 1 above)


Top 3 - The growing pinafore dress for toddlers, fits for a longer time

It’s hard to believe, but this skirt fits a 1.5-year-old toddler—and with a transformation, it even fits for several years. It grows along wonderfully and is sure to become a favorite piece. At the bottom, the pinafore dress has knitted-in little hearts. The straps are adjustable.

The knitting pattern is here.

I wish you all the best on your birthday and hope you have a wonderful time celebrating. Take care and keep coming up with such sweet ideas. I’m a huge fan of your cute dolls.



Warm regards from Monika

Thanks, Ruth and Petra! :-)) I’m glad you like it, too.
I’m totally in love with this piece. The colors are exactly my style. And I almost even had enough with just those two skeins.

Even the little delicate teddy bear (20–25 cm) would like to hold onto the summer sun. He’s sure to love this pretty crocheted jacket. It’s very easy to make and a lot of fun. You can even use leftover yarn for this project.

Click here for the crochet pattern.

Now the soul warmer is finished—nice and fluffy, warm, and cozy. The swap yarn came from Ruth and Ina—from different packages. Together, they make a beautiful color combination. I only needed half a ball more of the light-colored yarn.

Well, everyone, I’m back—after successfully recovering from the flu, I’m back to knitting. I’ve actually finished a few things in the meantime. But first, I’ll take a quick look at everything that’s been posted here...

Anja, regarding your question to us authors about how we handle it when a customer points out errors: Well, I take a close look at the pattern and am always very grateful for reported errors. In that case, I reward the person with a free pattern as a thank-you. I haven’t had to revise anything yet. Sometimes it’s enough to explain a step a little differently or more clearly. I’m glad you were able to continue with your project and that the author corrected the error. By the way, your new ball of yarn looks pretty—I’d like it, too.

Steffi, your winter landscape is turning out beautifully. I admire the patience you bring to projects like this. I like your new knitting project—it has a very interesting pattern.

Petra, that’s funny that your grandson thought the exercise was for real and now you need a hat that can be burned. But it would really be a shame to use the new hat for that. And the pillow for your son is quite the labor of love. I’m sure he was delighted. The wrist warmers are great, too, and especially the colorful pennants for little Franz. That was my father’s name, by the way.

Christina, your gifts turned out great, too. Little bears are just such a cute motif, no matter how many times you see them.


Well, now it’s my turn to show something again. The soul warmer is finally finished and is very comfortable to wear. It’s cozy and warm. I only needed half a ball more in addition to the two balls (from Ruth and Ina). Maybe I’ll knit some cuffs around the armholes—we’ll see. But I already like it just the way it is.



I’m also knitting a sweater for Linja out of colorful sock yarn. Here’s how it looks so far:

I love my online swap group. I’ve been able to snag some really nice, high-quality items there many times. I knit everything made of wool myself, and I usually get the wool from the swap group, too.

That way, I can trade my own nice clothes—the ones I don’t wear anymore or that no longer fit—for others. It’s been working great for many years now.

Dear Gabi,

I’d also like to send you my warmest birthday wishes. Have a wonderful day, enjoy being celebrated, and may you receive plenty of gifts. 



Warm regards
Monika

Warm congratulations and best wishes from me, too—happy birthday!



Monika

A little dress that grows with your child—from baby to 3-year-old toddler: what knitting grandma or mom wouldn’t be happy about that? This little dress offers exactly these advantages.

It has pretty details. The skirt features a knitted-in heart pattern. The straps can be adjusted and later removed completely. The little dress is knitted in one piece from the bottom up.

Go to the knitting pattern here.





This fluffy, warm baby jacket plus hat is knitted from slightly thicker sock yarn. The pretty pattern looks good from both sides. This pattern is recommended for advanced knitters, as you do have to pay a bit of attention to the pattern.

The set fits approx. 3–12 months.

Go to the knitting pattern here.

Oh Ina, I’d love to be your guest right now. That looks sooo delicious—my mouth is already watering...

My favorite cake this time of year is the sheet pan gingerbread, which I’ve featured here before. I’ll be making that again soon. In the next few days, I’m going to try a brand-new recipe I found online that I really like. An apple cake with rolled oats and walnuts.

By the way, I’m the same way—I have a much bigger appetite for cake in the fall and winter. In the summer, I’m more into homemade ice cream.

Oh wow, Veronika, that’s really something special. The furniture reminds me of my favorite aunt’s—I used to love visiting her. There are so many little details to look at in yours, too. Even a birdcage! The curtains, the wallpaper, the rug... simply enchanting. And then, of course, the little bears. It’s a shame I don’t have my dollhouse anymore. My dad had built and wallpapered it himself back then. My mom sewed the curtains and the bedding. Sigh...

I don’t have any specific weekend projects. Just specific vacation projects sometimes, when space is limited and I can’t bring that many skeins with me.

What could be nicer than handmaking new clothes for a doll mommy’s favorite? For me, it’s always a highlight. My two granddaughters keep asking for new clothes, and of course they’ll get some from me for Christmas too.

How about this colorful knitted cardigan in a mix of patterns? It is worked with raglan from the top down, using various colorful leftovers. There is also a matching hat in the same colors, which is very easy to knit.

The clothing fits dolls measuring 43-50 cm.

Go to the knitting pattern here.





You can make a toddler very happy with this sleeping bag for a stuffed animal or a doll up to 20 cm tall. Maybe there’ll even be a new doll or teddy inside it under the Christmas tree?

With the pattern, you can knit two different sleeping bags. Both are also suitable for beginners. The sleeping bags are easy for toddlers to put on and take off.

Go to the knitting pattern here.

Belated birthday greetings and wishes from me as well.



Best regards
Monika

With this pattern, you can use colorful scraps to knit raglan sweaters in various sizes for dolls and even teddy bears. This way, you can outfit an entire family of dolls and teddy bears.

I’m sure you know a doll mom who would be thrilled to receive them. Maybe you’re even one yourself? If so, you’ve just found a lovely project where you can get creative with colors.

To the knitting pattern

Knitting for small dolls (35–40 cm) is always a great joy. You can even use up smaller leftovers beautifully. Every doll mommy—whether big or small—will cheer when there are new clothes for her favorites. That’s probably not tied to any age. :))

This little jacket is knitted with raglan from the top down, which guarantees a good fit. With the pattern, it’s really easy. There’s also a matching hat with a little tie at the top.

Click here for the knitting pattern





This diaper can also be crocheted very well from small leftovers. The doll mommy will be just as happy, because her baby doll (43–50 cm) naturally needs a diaper too. It is well suited for toddlers thanks to the hook-and-loop fastener, which is easy to open and close.

It’s best to crochet a little supply right away, because one certainly won’t be enough.

To the crochet pattern

Oh yes, I remember that too, even though—thankfully—it was only for a short time. I hated it and was glad when pantyhose came along later. My mom, though, kept wearing her stockings with garters for quite a while. I never understood that.

Wow, Tina, I’m absolutely delighted with your dollhouse. Such beautiful details. How wonderful that you were able to keep it. I love dollhouses and doll rooms, and I used to love playing with them as a child. An 80-year-old friend of mine also has a big house like that, which her father built a long time ago. Even today, every time I visit, I’m still tempted to play with it.

You really don’t see such loving handiwork very often these days.

Ruth, I also think the idea of using the shelf as a makeshift dollhouse is great.

First of all, I wish everyone who’s feeling under the weather a speedy recovery — including your husband, dear Christina.
I hope you all have a relaxing, wonderful weekend with plenty of time for the good things in life.

I’ll continue recovering from my flu this weekend and will still be sleeping a lot during the day. At least I’ve started knitting again, but I’m not quite in the mood for it yet. It just takes time, and I’m giving myself that time.

Oh, Andrea, now I understand the book better. So it’s an Advent calendar for you! What a lovely idea! You can look forward to a new AL every day and crochet the capsules (am I getting that right?). Awesome!

Hi LittleSunshine697,

I definitely wouldn’t make the blanket using yarns of different thicknesses and qualities. That could also cause problems when washing, since every type of yarn behaves differently.

At least, that’s my advice.

Best regards
Monika

You can make a lot with just one skein. As the cooler season begins, a scarf is one of the most important pieces of clothing—especially if it can also be used as a collar. It’s the perfect accessory for low-cut clothing, keeping your neck and nape nice and warm.

The collar-and-scarf combo is very easy to knit. It has a button placket at the front and is otherwise knitted like a round collar.

To the knitting pattern

Belated happy birthday from me, too, with my best wishes for the year ahead.



Warm regards,
Monika

Dear Andrea, I’m absolutely blown away. I find the gift from your children especially beautiful and heartfelt. You’re so lucky to have children like that—and especially now that you live close to them.

The craft book for Advent calendars is great, too. I’m sure we’ll get to see something lovely from it soon.

Warm regards from Monika

Dear Andrea,

Since I’ve been down with the flu lately, I just now realized it was your birthday. How lovely! I’d like to wish you a belated happy birthday. It’s so nice to have you here and that you share so many wonderful things with us. It’s a joy every time.

For this new year of your life, I wish you plenty of time and leisure for crafting, that you stay healthy, and that you always have enough yarn on hand.



Warmest regards from Monika

This pretty clothing set is sure to bring great joy to a doll mom. It fits dolls approximately 45-50 cm tall. Maybe you have some colorful leftover yarn you’d like to knit up? Then this sweet set is absolutely perfect. It would certainly also be a very good idea as a Christmas gift.

Knitting experience is required for this clothing; there are some pretty details on the sweater that you’ll need it for.

Click here for the knitting pattern

Oh dear Ina, that’s exactly how it is for me, too. I don’t slow down of my own accord. I had to think of you when it really knocked me out on Sunday.

I’ll take as much time as I need. The joy of crafting will come back—that’s the best sign for me.

Unfortunately, I have to do some urgent work on the computer right now, but then I’ll be back at peace. :)

Warm regards—see you soon
from Monika

Thanks, Petra! That’s sweet of you and really means a lot.
To this day, I still haven’t felt like touching yarn or knitting needles, and that tells me a lot. I’ve just done the bare minimum on the computer.

I wish you all good health and joy in what you do!

See you soon, and warm regards
Monika

Petra, my olives still need at least two weeks to rest; then I’ll take a look at them.

Since the weekend, the flu has kept me in bed—it feels like it’s been decades since I’ve been sick like this. Today is the first day I’ve had any interest in the internet again. I still need a few more days to recover.

Canning prepared meals is a good idea.

To everyone who’s feeling under the weather, I wish you a speedy recovery. Sometimes the body just needs a break and some rest. Then you’ll be back on your feet in no time.

We’re also getting started on the garden. The apple tree still needs to be pruned, and there’s plenty of other work to do. But with the summer weather we’re expecting, it’s actually a pleasure to do it.

What doll mom—whether big or small—wouldn’t be thrilled to get new clothes for her little darling? Using colorful leftover yarn, I knitted this jacket with a matching hat for small dolls (35–40 cm). Knitting raglan from the top makes it very easy and eliminates the need for seams. The dolls look adorable in them, and it’s really fun to knit things like this.

It’s sure to be a hit as a Christmas gift, too. This way, leftover yarn can be used up and given away with great joy.

Click here for the knitting pattern.





To go with it, you can knit—also using colorful leftover yarn—a complete outfit set for the little dolls (35–40 cm). A sweater with matching pants, which you can knit with or without feet. The hat can be knitted with or without a pom-pom, and there are also two versions of the sweater.

This is sure to make every doll mom’s heart sing. What could be better!?

Click here for the knitting pattern

Do you have some leftover sock yarn (about 50 g)? How about knitting a loop scarf? It’s nice and fluffy and soft, and it’s really easy to knit—even for beginners who have the basic skills, such as knitting a simple lace pattern.

No matter what yarn you want to use, anything is possible here. Using your gauge, you can calculate any width you want. And of course, you get to decide the height yourself.

This is a wonderful way to use up leftover yarn and treat yourself or a loved one.

Click here for the knitting pattern.

Sock yarn is incredibly versatile—you can even use it to make a warm loop scarf. This one is knitted with a simple lace pattern that looks great and feels very fluffy.

The loop can be knitted quickly and easily from leftover sock yarn. You can use any yarn and make it in any size. You can quickly calculate the desired width based on the gauge of the yarn you’re using.

Click here for the knitting pattern.

Even very simple Christmas gifts can bring joy. If you're still fairly new to knitting, you can certainly manage to knit such a lovely heartfelt gift.

This cloth clearly shows that it comes from the heart. It can be knitted as a washcloth, dishcloth, or, with thicker cotton, even as a potholder. You're sure to enjoy making it and already imagine how the recipient will feel.

Here’s the knitting pattern





You can give this sweet, colorful little raglan dress to a little princess aged 2. Children love things nice and colorful, and you can creatively work some leftover yarn into the little dress.

The little dress grows with the child and can later still be worn as a tunic.

The knitting pattern is here.

Wow, those look really cozy and very pretty. I love this color.

This poncho cape made from fluffy, soft sock yarn keeps you wonderfully warm and is very easy to knit. It also leaves your arms free. On the one hand, this kind of garment is very comfortable, and on the other, you don’t sweat in it as easily.

To the knitting pattern






Many garments can be knitted from sock yarn—by no means just socks. The advantage is that they wash well and, thanks to the high virgin wool content, keep you nice and warm without being too thick. It has proven especially useful for children’s clothing.

This sweater fits 2- to 3-year-olds and is easy to knit. It has virtually no seams and, thanks to the collar, also keeps the neck nicely protected.

Click here for the knitting pattern.

I love this color, too—it’s one of my favorites. When paired with other colors, it’s simply beautiful, just like in Petra’s example.

Dear Nina,

I’d also like to join in with the birthday greetings and wishes. Have a wonderful day of celebration with your family and may you receive plenty of gifts.



Warm regards
Monika

Hmmmm, making my own sauerkraut—that might be an idea. I know it tastes incomparable. I’ll look into it a bit.