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Dear Gabi,

I’d also like to wish you a very happy birthday and a wonderful new year—filled with everything that makes you happy.

Here are some flowers from my garden for you, too.



All my love
Monika

A great project that you can also knit from leftover yarn is this shawl featuring a peace dove. Whether you use it as a dishcloth, washcloth, or pot holder—it’s a real eye-catcher and probably won’t stay with you for long. It’s very easy to knit using knit stitches and purl stitches.

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You can knit this cute little dress for dolls of various sizes—from 35 to 46 cm. It’s knitted in one piece from the bottom up and is easy for toddlers to put on and take off.

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To go with it, you can knit this set for 35–40 cm dolls—a raglan sweater, leggings, and a headband. It’s easy to make and looks absolutely adorable when worn.

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This peace dove is a particularly lovely design for a washcloth, dishcloth, or potholder. It combines knit and purl stitches. You’re sure to earn admiration with this cloth.

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This sweet outfit for dolls (43–50 cm) is knitted in a mixed pattern. The raglan top and the pants are easy to knit if you have a little knitting experience. The result is sure to bring joy every time.

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This raglan Schlüttli for dolls 43–50 cm has a mixed pattern that can be knitted very easily, provided you have knitting experience. There is also a matching hat.

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Knit dishcloths or washcloths with 6 different patterns—everyone is sure to find their favorite, and the cloths won’t get mixed up.

All patterns are very easy to follow, even for beginners with basic skills.

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Walking barefoot on the grass without shoes or socks

Long days (still light out in the evening)

This cheerful, colorful spring meadow features not only placemats and coasters, but also various fun egg cups and egg cozies. You can easily crochet these using leftover yarn.

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Sandra, you really have some great ideas. They’re sure to be a big hit as gifts—and they can even be filled with other nice presents. Glad to hear you enjoyed your vacation. I love the Harz Mountains too. I used to go there often.

I’ve knitted another home for baby squirrels, which will go to the rehabilitators. It just needs to be felted. I used some swap yarn for it.

Dear Judith,

I wish you a wonderful birthday filled with joy and sunshine.



Best wishes
Monika

Daisies

My 3 currently popular designs are:


Top 1 - Leggings made from sock yarn for toddlers ages 3-5
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Top 2 - The colorful skirt for toddlers ages 3-4
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Top 3 - Clothing set for dolls 35-40 cm
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My 3 generally popular designs are:


Top 1 - Knitting socks made easy - with 3 needles and the mowi heel
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Top 2 - The colorful skirt for ages 3-4 (see above) - knitting pattern


Top 3 - The convertible pinafore dress from age 1.5, which fits for several years
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Many users love the following patterns—maybe you’ll be one of them, too.


Raglan jumpsuit for teddy bears or dolls measuring 25–35 cm. They’re easy to put on and take off, even without buttons.

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This cute summer outfit fits dolls measuring 43–50 cm—and reborn babies as well. It’s knitted top down using the raglan method.

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This raglan Schlüttli fits baby dolls (43–50 cm).

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This raglan sweater with a button placket is knitted in the same size.

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A colorful clothing set for dolls measuring approx. 46–50 cm, perfect for using up leftover yarn.

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This colorful skirt in a matching style is perfect for the doll’s mom (ages 3–4).

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Knit leggings for babies using sock yarn—very comfortable, cozy and warm. They’ll even fit up to age 2.
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For toddlers aged 3–5 years, these leggings made from sock yarn are perfect for playing outside. A favorite of my granddaughter’s—she wore them until she was 5.

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The convertible pinafore skirt for toddlers is a favorite among many little ones because it fits for several years—from age 1.5.

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A toddler with a Puky, tricycle, or balance bike absolutely must have a little handlebar bag like this.

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A shopping bag for toddlers, also perfect for playing store. It’s filled with carrots and lemons.

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Socks are also very easy to knit—with 3 needles and without a complicated heel.

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This cowl/shoulder warmer is a great one-ball project that even beginners with basic skills can knit.

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A dove of peace on a pot holder, washcloth, or dishcloth—it’s a real eye-catcher and a symbol of peace in the world. Easy to knit.

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Christina, 50 years is quite an achievement. I’d like to offer you my belated congratulations. For me, 50 years would mean a lifetime of happiness—and I’m sure it does for you, too.

Now I’m (almost) speechless. ;-) Thanks again to all of you!

I’m as happy as a child about each and every one of your congratulations. That’s what makes life beautiful. And yes, I appreciate little things like this—put together with love—much more than something bought off the shelf. These are personal values that mean a lot to me. Of course, there was also a beautiful card and flowers. And a “survival bag” filled with lots of delicious treats—all things we really like. They really put a lot of thought into their gift. We weren’t expecting any of this at all. We just wanted to celebrate this special day together.

The little things in life—spending time with loved ones—that’s what has true value. And for that, we’re always grateful. That’s why I’m also grateful for this forum and our interactions here, even if they’re only virtual. 

Warm greetings to all of you, and may you have a week filled with plenty of time and joy.

Monika

These are the blossoms on the tree in front of our balcony; they look beautiful every year.

This vest with vertical stripes creates a slimming effect. It’s also tailored at the waist. A great knitting project for intermediate knitters. The vest is described for size 40/42.

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This poncho made from sock yarn can also help hide a few extra curves. It’s easy to knit, even for beginners with basic skills.

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Oh Marlene, that’s such a shame. For me, something like that would be a total disaster! I always make extra backups of everything on USB drives or my hard drive.

Oh, my dears, I’m so touched again… that’s sooo sweet of you. I don’t even know what to say.

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for sharing in our joy and for your congratulations! It meant so much to me. I’m in good company here… on my second go-around. Veronika, it’s great that you’ve also been married for 30 years.

And here’s the little, lovingly decorated treasure chest from our friends, photographed just for you.




Warm regards from Monika

This is a very special dishcloth, washcloth, or potholder featuring a dove of peace. A real eye-catcher that is sure to be admired. Very easy to knit.

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Washcloths or dishcloths in 6 different patterns—ideal for leftovers and easy for beginners to knit.

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Knit socks with 3 needles and a very simple heel. You’ll really enjoy it. The pattern describes several sizes, so you can knit for the whole family.

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In the cooler season, a collar + scarf like this is simply indispensable. It can be knitted very easily from one skein.

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I really enjoy knitting for dolls and also for the grandchildren.  These models are very popular—they’ll be fun for you too.


A complete clothing set in several variations to choose from—suitable for dolls 35–40 cm tall. Everything is easy to knit, even the raglan sweater.

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These overalls fit dolls 43–50 cm tall—and they’re easy to knit too.

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This raglan sweater goes perfectly with the overalls. It can be knitted for dolls or teddy bears in various sizes.

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This diaper for 43–50 cm baby dolls is very easy to crochet. A great project for leftover yarn.

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This raglan overall fits teddy bears or dolls about 45–50 cm tall.

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And here is a smaller raglan overall for little teddy bears or dolls 25–40 cm tall.

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A sweet summer outfit knitted in a mix of patterns for dolls 43–50 cm tall.

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This colorful little raglan dress fits dolls 50–58 cm tall. It was made from the leftovers from the following little raglan dress.

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This little raglan dress fits toddlers from age 2 and then grows with them for a while as a tunic.

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This colorful clothing set fits dolls 45–50 cm tall—it was made from the leftovers from the following little skirt.

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Here is the little skirt for 3- to 4-year-olds for a matching look.

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Raglan Schlüttli with matching hat for a 43–50 cm baby doll—also fits preemies.

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This raglan sweater with a button placket is the same size.

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This raglan sweater is knitted from the bottom up for little teddy bears 25–30 cm tall.

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This crochet jacket fits small floppy teddy bears 20–25 cm tall or small dolls.

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Here come the doll mommies again—with a few popular designs.


Babies are dressed very comfortably and warmly in winter with these leggings made from sock yarn. My granddaughter wore them until she was 2 years old because they grow with the child. It’s best to knit them now so they’ll be finished on time.

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These leggings made from sock yarn fit older siblings aged 3–4. In our family, they even fit until age 5. You can knit these now too.

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This pinafore dress is a true favorite that grows with your child for several years—from age 1.5.

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Dear Ines, dear Petra, thank you so much for your good wishes. We really enjoyed the day.

Marlene, your soul warmer looks absolutely fantastic in every way.

Have a pleasant summer day, everyone.

Dear Marlies,

what a lovely surprise! I’m so touched... It’s so sweet of you to start a thread just for me.

Thank you so much for the congratulations!

For both of us, this is our second “try,” and it’s turned out really well. These have been the happiest 34 years of my life so far, and I owe them all to my Peter. That’s how long we’ve been living together. :)

I truly wish this kind of happiness for everyone here. Even if it starts a little later in life...

We had a wonderful celebration yesterday with dear friends. We received a little treasure box filled with pearls as a gift... so sweet. I’ll take a photo of it and post it here later.

Warm regards from Monika

Dear Andrea,

I’d like to join in the birthday wishes, even if a little late. I’m sure you had a wonderful birthday, especially since it was over the weekend. Have a particularly joyful year ahead and may you always have craft projects that bring you joy.



Warmly,
Monika

Petra, I really like your pennants with letters. There are so many occasions where they can be used as decorations.

Wow, Christina, I’d love a break like that too—it’s right up my alley. A knitting get-together with 50 women—now that’s something! I imagine it would be great.

I’m just stopping by briefly today—we spent the whole day celebrating with friends: our 30th wedding anniversary. It was really lovely, despite the heat. So the knitting needles got a break for a change.

Now I wish everyone here a wonderful week!

You can knit these dishcloths or washcloths almost on the side. All six patterns are super easy, made up of knit and purl stitches. A great project for using up leftovers.

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A diaper for dolls (43–46 cm) is also very easy to crochet while doing something else. You’re sure to make a little doll mommy happy with it.

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This skirt for 3- to 4-year-olds is very easy to knit. A great project to work on casually. It’s sure to bring joy.

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For the little sister (age 2 and up), you can knit this matching raglan dress with colorful stripes. I knitted this one while watching movies, too.

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For the doll (50–58 cm), there’s the same little dress again in a mini version.

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A practical project that can also be knitted easily while doing something else is this collar, which can also be worn as a scarf.

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If you want to get ready for the cooler season, then these leggings made from sock yarn for children ages 3–5 are just right. They’re comfortable and warm, and they could become a favorite piece—just like they did for my granddaughter.

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For babies, there are the same leggings in a mini version. They fit my granddaughter until she was 2 years old.

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If you prefer crocheting, these funny ladybugs would be a great tip. They help you with hot pots as oven mitts and are very easy to crochet—even for beginners. They add a lovely pop of color in the kitchen.

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A very lovely leftover-yarn project is this hat for dolls and newborns. It’s very easy to knit using two different colors.

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Knitting for small dolls is quick and fun—for you and the doll mommy. This outfit for small 35–40 cm dolls only needs a few bits of leftover yarn. It’s best to get started right away.

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You can combine this little dress to match. You’ll have fun with the pattern and won’t be able to stop. The pattern explains several sizes, so you can knit for dolls in sizes 35–40 cm as well as 43–46 cm.

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Dear Nickis-Knits,

Warm congratulations from me as well, and have a wonderful birthday. Enjoy the celebration and the gifts.



Warm
regards, Monika

Dear Gabi,

I, too, wish you a wonderful birthday and congratulate you wholeheartedly on another year of life. May it bring you lots of joy, many great ideas, and good health.

I made a friend very happy with your bunny. She loves it dearly.



Warm regards
Monika

I’d also like to wish everyone here a wonderful summer weekend.

We have a special celebration on Sunday—our 30th wedding anniversary, which we’ll be celebrating with friends in the garden. I’m really looking forward to it.

You can knit this colorful feel-good blanket from lots of colorful leftover balls of yarn. They are not sewn on, but knitted on. This creates a unique pattern and brings color to any room where the blanket lies.

The patterns are easy to knit and consist only of knit and purl stitches.

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For a doll stroller or doll bed, you can knit this heart blanket. It can also be made very easily using knit and purl stitches. The size can easily be expanded so that the blanket can also be knitted as a baby blanket. Using a different yarn weight can change a lot, too.

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With this baby blanket, you can see right away that it was knitted with lots of love. It has a crocheted border. The pattern is made with knit and purl stitches. For the heart in the center, you need somewhat more experienced knitting hands. Otherwise, you can leave it out.

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Ruth and Anja, your lanterns look very decorative—great idea!
Anja, I especially like your wind chimes. They look fantastic—they’re sure to be a real showstopper, especially when the wind blows.

Yeah, I like the second bolero better, too.

Mel, I’ll take your word for it that you’re enjoying this. It can quickly become addictive… like anything that has to do with yarn. ;-)

I’m still crocheting on the new idea from my friend. Today we tweaked the original version a bit. For me, ideas usually come to me as I’m working on them.

Have a great day. It’s so warm outside here again that I decided to work on my computer indoors instead.

Yes, it really depends on the project and how much time I have. I can knit faster than I can crochet.

Dear Petra,

I’d also like to wish you all the best—belatedly. May this new year bring you joy in every way—and make you happy. It’s great to have you here!



Warm
regards, Monika

These socks (knitted with 3 needles and a simple heel) also come in a mix of patterns. The pattern is described step by step for children’s socks, but a table for other sizes is also included. This way, you can turn two-color scraps into something really pretty.

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These socks are knitted with 3 needles (using the CraSyTrio) and feature a very simple heel. With this pattern, you can become a sock-knitting beginner, just like many before you.

The pattern provides step-by-step instructions for 4 different sizes, so you can treat the whole family to hand-knitted socks.

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Here, even as a beginner, you can quickly crochet 3 different Christmas decorations. It’s eco-friendly and something truly special, whether for the tree / shrub, the table, or as gift wrapping. Plus, it’s a great way to use up lots of leftover yarn.

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Not as beautiful as in Norway, but still very special. Andrea, thanks for sharing. And stay cool in this heat :)

Oh Mel, that looks so pretty—the way you’ve dressed your little one. Great color combo, too. I’m really glad you’re actively participating here again—we’ve really missed you. It’s great to have you back, and now you’re making the doll moms happy, too.

Ines, your doily with the flower is a real work of art. It’s amazing what little details like beads and flowers can do.

Sandra, I’m also glad to have you back here. Anton’s guests will surely love your bags. And the idea of crocheting a cover for the bottle is practical, too. I’ve knitted covers with thick yarn for our insulated water bottles so they stay warm longer. I hope you’ll be back to full health soon and can join in on everything with your family.

Marlene, the pattern and colors of your soul warmer look great. That would be something for me, too.

Steffi, I’d already admired your gloves in another thread. You really have to take good care of them. Your shirt looks great, too. You can create amazing pattern combinations with knit and purl stitches. I love that, too.

My friend is visiting right now and gave me a great idea. I’m working on that right now. Other than that, I’ve finished the “soul warmer” for Sternchen—the larger bolero version. Here’s what it looks like now.

Knitted dishcloths should also be worked very tightly, not too loosely.

Oh yes, Veronika, I’m still doing fine. It was a pleasant 32 degrees here today, and it was quite bearable in the shade on the lawn with a breeze. Tomorrow, though, it’s supposed to hit 36 degrees... phew.

I knitted this slipover for my 6-year-old granddaughter from one skein (100 g) of sock yarn, plus a few leftovers for the pops of color. It keeps the body nice and warm, especially in transitional weather, and the hands stay free for lots of freedom of movement.

The slipover is easy to knit if you have knitting experience.

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This children's sweater is much loved and is also knitted from sock yarn. It fits 4- to 5-year-olds.

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A pair of knitted pants made from sock yarn for toddlers from age 1. The pants can't slip down thanks to the straps, and they grow along too. The cuffs are folded over later, and the straps can be adjusted. The pants have a pretty cable pattern on the sides.

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Oh Sonja, how lovely—you’re at Lake Constance. I’m sure the summer weather is absolutely fantastic there right now. Have lots of fun there with your family.

I just looked up what kind of butterfly that was. Imagine—it’s… a red admiral! There’s a website where you can identify butterflies, and it immediately caught my eye. I really did spot a magnificent specimen there.

That’s interesting, Ina. I think we had a butterfly like that visit us once, too. Right now, hundreds of bees and bumblebees are buzzing around our raspberry bushes. They’re busy working there—the bushes now stretch for an estimated 12–15 meters.

This “Blue Wave” summer top is knitted with a pretty lace pattern and waves. Just the thing for hot days—but not only then. It also looks great worn over a shirt. The pattern is for size 40/42.

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A baby’s first jacket with a hood and a pretty heart-shaped lace pattern is a truly heartfelt gift for a newborn. Later on, the jacket will fit a baby doll perfectly.

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A baby pinafore dress with a lace pattern that’s just the right challenge for advanced knitters. The dress fits from 3 months up to at least 12 months.

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Knitting socks with 3 needles—the CraSyTrio—and a very simple heel—that’s the dream of everyone who hasn’t dared to try knitting socks yet. I felt the same way. Since I developed these socks, it’s been a breeze.

With this pattern, you can surprise your whole family with socks.

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This colorful children’s skirt for 3- to 4-year-olds has already delighted many users. It’s easy to knit and looks great. Colorful leftover yarn or partial skeins can be used up perfectly here.

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This is what it looks like in our garden—or rather, on the flowers. It’s just a small glimpse—and we look forward to it every year. I’ll take another detailed tour of the garden and see who else is making an appearance.

Dear Daisy,

I’d like to belatedly join in the birthday wishes. May this new year of your life fulfill your greatest wishes.



Warm
regards, Monika

Josefa, I’d also like to thank you for your reminder. That was really beautifully said. And it’s also wonderful that you’re here for all of us. We just need a motivator, even here.

I’d also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all of you who actively participate in the forum. It really has become like one big family. There’s always someone here to help out, offer advice, or just “listen.” In this day and age, that’s something special and valuable.

It’s wonderful that you’re all here and that we can inspire each other.

Warm regards from Monika

Your hedgehog turned out great, Inge.

Dear Ina, that’s lovely. I’m practicing patience—and I’m actually happy to do so. You’re lucky to have such a big garden with all those treasures. Those are the real treasures.

I have more than enough jars with these lids; I was actually planning to give some away. Of course, I won’t be doing that now. Cans are out of the question for me. And I don’t buy jars either. I always save every jar, and now I finally know why. :-)

We have a great farmer just around the corner. Anything I don’t grow myself in the garden—including plants—I buy from him. It’s such a great feeling to harvest your own vegetables. But we only have limited space in the garden and on the balcony. Today we ate our first homegrown cucumber. It tastes worlds better than the ones we buy.