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Knit these footed rompers for your doll or newborn baby. They’re comfortable and easy for toddlers to put on and take off. They feature elastic thread at the top of the waistband.

The pattern includes two sizes, so you can dress dolls ranging from 43 to 55 cm in height—and even newborns. There are also tips for other sizes and even for cuffed pants without feet.

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With these pants, your doll—or even a newborn—will have a practical pair of pants with feet attached and can happily kick their legs around in them. The pants are very easy to put on and take off, as they have a thin elastic thread threaded through the top. The pattern includes two sizes (from 43 to 55 cm) as well as tips on how to adapt it for other sizes. You can even knit pants with cuffs at the bottom—that is, without feet.

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That’s the right and best attitude, Marlene. Then your book is guaranteed to turn out absolutely beautiful. That’s always the case with projects close to your heart. I wish you lots of inspiration and creative joy as you work on it.

Inge’s blueberry cake—that would be a real temptation for me, too, one I could hardly resist.

Today we had rhubarb cake with banana and ground nuts, sprinkled with buckwheat. Very tasty! Half the cake is already gone.

My little Lara wants to show you her new little dress. She’s wearing leggings underneath and a headband. I’m knitting a sweater to go with it, which will complete the set.

Oh wow, Marlene, you want to write a pattern book? That’s a lot of work, and whether it’ll ultimately be worth it is the question. I’m speaking from personal experience here and can say that individual patterns are more worthwhile here at CP. You reach a lot of buyers here, whereas with a book, you need to do a lot of self-promotion. I don’t want to take the wind out of your sails—not at all. Because holding your own book in your hands is something special. But you shouldn’t expect big profits from it. If you’re writing it mainly for yourself, just for the fun of it, it’s a very enjoyable thing. And that’s what matters in the end. :)
So what is it you’re showing us there? I’m guessing a doily, right?

Ines, well, I’m not that fast, if you ask me. But the little dress got finished today—though I’m still adding a little finishing touch. I just haven’t decided yet whether it’ll be a butterfly, a heart, or a flower. In any case, my Lara looks just adorable in it. Now I just need to finish the sweater to go with it, and then the set will be complete. This is what little Lara looks like now in her outfit.




And here’s the little dress (the sweater’s still on the needles):

Yeah, exactly—it reminds me of Mr. Bean’s teddy bear, too. I always thought it was really cute. Inge, yours looks really friendly, too.

Ruth, I love stuffed animals just as much, especially teddy bears.
Veronika, I found Zotty in my swap group once, and he was mine right away.

Oh, Marion, it just occurred to me that there used to be a movie called “Cheaper by the Dozen.” Who knows… but I definitely don’t plan on filling out the dozen just yet.

It’s funny that my husband is having fun with Lara, too. I’m currently knitting for her. He keeps pressing her tummy so she makes noises. So cute! When my granddaughters come to visit, they’ll have a blast. By the way, Juna was really happy about her baby and plays with it a lot. And Linja got the older doll, the boy. He spends a lot of time sitting on the potty now. It’s totally cute how the two of them play with their babies.

What I’m still looking for for Linja is a bottle that you can fill with water and that has a tip on the front that fits into the doll’s mouth. That would be a huge hit with Linja.

Oh wow, now that’s what I call a big collection. It’s unbelievable how quickly you finished them all.

Dishcloths / washcloths are ideal for colorful leftover yarn. These can be given as a heartfelt gift and bring joy. Very easy to make.

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This doll jacket with hat can be knitted very quickly from leftovers. It fits dolls measuring 35–40 cm.

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This mini sleeping bag is great for knitting from leftover yarn, very easy. It fits all stuffed animals and dolls up to 20 cm tall. The pattern includes 2 models in a mix of patterns.

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A peace dove can bring a lot of comfort and also inner peace—while knitting it or when giving it as a gift. This one is very easy to knit with knit and purl stitches—as a potholder, washcloth, or dishcloth.

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Knitting clothes for little doll children—that brings comfort to the soul and reminds you of lovely childhood days. After all, dolls and teddies are still soul-soothers for adults, too. Here you get a whole assortment for dolls measuring 35–40 cm.

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This colorful little raglan dress for dolls (50–58 cm tall) is a real joy to knit with all its many colors. And the doll child will be happy about new clothes.

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How about a lucky ladybug that is always by your side as an oven mitt when you’re cooking and baking? It spreads good cheer and is very easy to crochet. Also suitable for beginners with basic knowledge.

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You can knit this cuddly little bear yourself, even as a beginner, using a few bits of leftover yarn. It’s very easy. It is certainly a soul-soother for toddlers.

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Yes, Veronika, I’d always wanted that Zotty as a kid, and it wasn’t until later that I finally got him. That’s how childhood dreams come true. :)

Ines, they don’t usually sit together in such large numbers—they’re usually spread out nicely. But at least four of them are actually sitting in this corner.

The raglan dress I knitted for Lena actually fits my Rosalie (58 cm) very well.

Dear doll moms,

today I’m finally showing you my doll family in a group photo—there are actually 11 of them now. A few of my teddy bears are in the picture, too. They’re all sitting nicely here in a corner of the sofa. I knitted or crocheted every single one of them myself. It’s turned into quite a large collection. The pillow in the corner has a picture I painted printed on it.

I’ll post here every now and then whenever there’s something new.

Well, you sure got lucky there, Tina. Great that it turned out okay after all.

Andrea, your bunnies turned out really cute again.

I’m in the middle of knitting a set for my Lara. It’s coming together as I knit, so to speak. I’ve already finished a headband and a pair of leggings. Now I’m working on the little dress, which will be done soon. I’ll also be adding a little sweater, and then the set will be complete.

Here’s Lara’s new headband



And here she is with the leggings





Manuel got a hat, too.



And here’s my husband’s idea—the icing on the cake for Tommi’s baby hat.



And here’s a little peek at Lara’s little dress.



It’s so much fun to dress her up. :)

Yeah, exactly—I’d file a complaint too. It shouldn’t look like that after being washed.

Oh yes, I love smoothies too—for example, with spinach, dandelion greens, herbs, orache, mint, and stinging nettle, then apple, banana, and orange—and berries later on. I just use whatever’s growing at the moment. Spinach, orache, and even stinging nettles are very mild and blend well with fruit. Mint leaves add a fresh touch. In the summer, that’s often better than eating just anything.

Thanks for the reminder—I could start doing that again, too.

By the way, we also eat—especially in winter—various sprouts that we grow in a sprouting jar. They’re packed with nutrients and taste delicious. For example, cress, broccoli, fenugreek, alfalfa, lentils, and even sunflower seeds and buckwheat. We eat the last two sprouted in our muesli.

You can knit this peace dove with one skein of cotton—either as a washcloth, dishcloth, or even a potholder. Very easy to make.

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A versatile collar—or scarf—knitted from one skein and suitable for many uses. Easy to make.

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These heart-shaped washcloths / dishcloths can also be easily knitted from one skein. Very simple.

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Dishcloths or washcloths can be knitted in any color. Here you can knit 6 different patterns in 6 different colors. I’ve included pink, too.

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These overalls for dolls (43–50 cm) are very easy to knit. They look especially cute in pink.

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You can also knit this sweater in pink—in various sizes.

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And of course, the girl doll needs a diaper, too. Very easy to crochet.

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This cute outfit for baby dolls (43–50 cm) looks adorable, too.

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How about a sweater (RVO) with a side button placket in the same size?

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For the baby, you can crochet these little shoes with a heart—it’s very easy.

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Wow, that’s what I call perfect upcycling. Awesome! The bags all look great, and now, as part of one big blanket, they’re getting the attention they deserve.

You’ve got space, Inge, and your daughter is happy. Brilliant.

These designs are especially popular with users, as the good reviews show. First and foremost, doll clothes and clothing for toddlers.


Raglan overalls for teddy bears or dolls measuring 25–35 cm. They are easy to put on because they have no buttons. They are nice and stretchy and fit very well over the head.

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A summer outfit for dolls measuring 43–50 cm that also fits newborns. The top is knitted raglan from the top down.

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Doll babies (43–50 cm) can also be dressed just like a baby. This top-down raglan Schlüttli with the matching hat looks simply adorable when worn.

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This sweater in the same size is knitted with a side button placket—also top-down raglan.

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A summery, colorful clothing set for dolls measuring approx. 50 to 58 cm, which is easy to knit from leftover yarn.

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To go with it, you can knit this little skirt in a matching look for the doll mom (3–4 years).

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Knit baby leggings from sock yarn—the perfect clothing for cool days. The leggings grow with the baby, and even the thickest diaper fits comfortably inside.

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These leggings made from sock yarn are designed for toddlers aged 3–5 years. My granddaughter actually wore them that long, and now her little sister is getting them.

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The convertible jumper dress for toddlers is really something special, because it actually fits from 1.5 years for a very long time. The knitted-in little hearts are that extra special touch.

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For a toddler with a Puky, tricycle, or balance bike, you can crochet this perfectly fitting bag. It is very easy to attach and remove. Good crochet experience is recommended.

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This little shopping bag is an absolute must for any play shop. You can also crochet carrots and lemons and fill the bag with them.

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Knit socks in a very simple way—with 3 needles and the mowi heel. You can surprise your family with them, because the pattern includes several sizes.

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A very useful accessory is this cowl/shoulder warmer, which can be knitted very easily and quickly from one skein. Also suitable for beginners with basic knowledge.

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A very special eye-catcher or gift is this cloth with a dove of peace. You can knit it as a potholder, washcloth, or dishcloth. It is very easy to make.

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Oh, how lovely, Andrea! I’d like to offer you my heartfelt congratulations and wish you a wonderful day together.

Inge, I wish you a happy wedding anniversary, too—surely with some delicious cake, I assume.
You’ve just been married to your husband a little longer. We’ll be celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary in July, but we’ve actually been together for 34 years.

I can confirm what Ina says about nutrition. When we switched to a whole-food diet 35 years ago, we noticed many positive changes in our bodies—things that improved and have remained that way to this day. The best result for us back then (when I was still with my first husband) was that my mother-in-law, simply by cutting out white flour and sugar, got rid of her joint pain and lost weight. She was so grateful to us—even though she’d always teased us before about our dietary change. These are chemical processes taking place inside us, and they’re truly remarkable.

Petra, your bread really looks delicious.
Andrea, the breakfast crescent rolls are from an older wholegrain baking book. They’re baked with whole-grain spelt flour. They’re actually called yogurt crescent rolls. I’d be happy to copy out the recipe for you and send you the photo via private message.

I used to collect turtles—I had so many of all kinds. Even real ones, and I loved them. They lived in their own enclosure in our garden back then. When we moved from the north to the south, I gave them—with a heavy heart—to a friend who had several turtles. They were in good hands there. But I still love turtles. They’re wonderful animals, and to me, they radiate calm and wisdom.

Veronika, yours really looks like a real one.

Inge, it’s good that you’ve found a way to cope better with your situation. Maybe there’s still a solution that will bring some relief. You should never give up hope.

Wow, this little seahorse is a work of art. That’s something really special.

Another super cute and cuddly teddy bear to love. Your collection is truly one of a kind, Inge.

The overall Top 3 in my shop are:


Top 1 – Socks with the Simple Mowi Heel, Knitted with 3 Needles




Top 2 – The Colorful Skirt for Toddlers Ages 3–4 – Knitting Pattern




Top 3 – The Convertible Strap Skirt for Toddlers Ages 1.5 and Up, Grows with the Child – Knitting Pattern

The current Top 3 in my shop are:


No. 1 – The Colorful Skirt for 3–4-Year-Olds – Knitting Pattern




No. 2 – Knitting Pattern for 6 Different Dish Towels/Washcloths with 6 Patterns




No. 3 – Clothing Set for 35–40 cm Dolls – Knitting Pattern

These socks are for everyone who doesn’t want to knit a “normal” heel. The mowi heel is really easy. 4 different sizes are explained. They are knitted with 3 needles, the CraSyTrio.

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This colorful striped summer skirt for 3- to 4-year-olds is quick to knit from cotton leftovers. There are no limits to your choice of colors.

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A pinafore dress with a transformation feature that fits from age 1.5 for several years. It has knitted-in little hearts and is knitted in one piece.

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I completely forgot to post the breakfast croissants here. We had them for breakfast. It’s an old, tried-and-true recipe.

Using the swap yarn from several packages, I’ve now finished these two crocheted felt baskets. The square one needs to go through the machine one more time. Both are for the RV.

Oh, that looks delicious. That reminds me that I need to harvest the rhubarb. Then we’ll have rhubarb cake, too.

Today we had birthday cake—the same one from earlier. This time with chocolate sprinkles on top. It was so filling that we skipped dinner.

Petra, thank you so much for the congratulations! We had a wonderful day in the garden.
You really did snag a little treasure at the flea market. I definitely would have taken that home too. These old books contain precious tips that you won’t find in new books. I was given an old book like that from the 1950s, and I treasure it like a gem.

Yes Steffi, (more complicated) crafting can be a very good distraction from silly thoughts. It’s true therapy.

I’ve now designed a new hat with a new pattern; it matches my Tommi’s pants and jacket. Tomorrow I’ll add another idea my husband had. Yes, he’s already helping design too. ;-)



And then I finished knitting and felting two little felted baskets. The square one does have to go through the machine again, though.



The next project will be for my Lara; she urgently needs something to wear. She’s getting a little dress, a sweater, and leggings. I’ve almost finished the matching hat. I’ll knit a similar set for little Manuel. The two of them will get a matching look—her as a girl, him as a boy, both in different colors. I’m already curious myself to see how it turns out.

Wow, that’s so beautiful! I’m not familiar with that tree either. Thanks for sharing.

It looks really cuddly and kind of yummy. ;-)

Oh Andrea, such beautiful colors. I’m already looking forward to seeing what you’ll conjure up with them. I’m especially curious about the pink teddy bear. And the green and yellow yarn will surely look great in stripes—perfect for summer.

I’ve already knitted and felted two felt baskets for the RV using the swap yarn. The square basket, though, needs to go through the machine one more time.

I’ll post the picture in the photo thread for our yarn swap.

Oh, he’s so cute, Inge. You just can’t help but love him with that little heart-shaped nose.

Wow, Steffi—considering you weren’t feeling so great, you did an amazing job with those pretty complicated pieces. I always really like a mix of patterns like that, too. It looks great. It’s nice to see you active here again.

Ruth, your dish sponge looks really cute. I can’t even touch that sponge yarn. You’re also making great progress with the embroidery. That takes a lot of patience and time. I’m lacking both right now... :)

I just finished a new hat for my Tommi, so another outfit set is complete. I’ll post a photo tomorrow. My husband did have another idea for the hat, though, which I still want to try out.

I’d also knitted a set of a jacket, hat, and pants for Juna’s birthday. But I forgot to take photos, and now it’s already on its way in the package. I’m already curious to see what she’ll say about it on Tuesday.

Now it’s my little Lara’s turn. She really needs her own clothes—so far, she’s only had borrowed ones from Juna’s baby. By the way, I also took a group photo of my preschool class. I’ll post that in the next few days.

Have a great weekend, everyone. I’m going to finish making the cake for my husband’s birthday now.

Dear Manuela,

for your birthday, I wish you many happy moments, delicious food, lovely guests who will spoil you, and, all in all, a wonderful day.



Warm
regards, Monika

Inge, those look delicious. A husband who bakes cookies himself—you could lend him to a lot of us here. ;-) At least mine bakes our rolls. It’s his birthday on Sunday, and he’ll be getting a cake just like the one I showed above.

Oh my, those two look absolutely adorable in their new outfits. And the colors... sooo pretty! Having their own clothes really makes a big difference. Yeah, they’re two real little rascals. Mäxchen’s clothes look very familiar to me... ;-) Did you knit or crochet the peaked cap? So cute!

Thank you, Josefa, I wish you and everyone here the same.
My husband’s birthday is on Sunday, and with this lovely weather we’ll be enjoying some delicious cake in the garden.

A washcloth or potholder is great to knit from leftover yarn, even on the go. This one with a peace dove is something special and also makes a lovely gift.

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Small projects that are always fun to knit are doll clothes. Here you get a whole assortment you can use to dress a 35–40 cm doll.

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To go with it, you can then knit this jacket with a different hat for the same doll size.

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Veronika, you can also take individual skeins out of the package or add them to it. It’s always a lovely selection that goes on its journey. From what I’ve observed, sometimes individual skeins of a particular type of yarn get “adopted.”

This men’s vest with a cable pattern is knitted from warm merino wool. A timeless piece that’s always well-received and suits many occasions. The pattern is for size 48/50.

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Veronika, what a beautiful selection you’ve put together. I can’t wait to see what you’ll conjure up with it. Yes, I really enjoyed it too when I saw all the contents laid out on the table. Choosing wasn’t that easy—I often set things aside and swapped them out. It’s really quite different from being in a yarn shop.

Margitta, you can look forward to the next swap round. Ina will definitely let us know when it’s happening again. 

I knitted this cardigan for myself using yarn from the January 2022 swap package.




And I knitted and felted these swings for sick and injured squirrels using yarn from the first swap package. They were given to the animal caretakers.