Latest Forum Posts by: mowi 19

Dear Ina,

how wonderful that it’s your birthday today. I wish you only the very best for this new year of your life: good health, lots of joy with your grandchildren, your beautiful garden and pond, countless moments of happiness, a wealth of creative ideas, and plenty of heartfelt encounters that bring you joy.

It’s so wonderful that you’re here—not only enriching the forum but also putting together yarn swap packages that bring us joy. The warmth and appreciation you share here simply do us all good. Thank you for that.



From the bottom of my heart
Monika

Yes, Marion, of course I’ll show him to you. :)

Yes, Marlies, the photo is coming. I’m now eagerly anticipating the arrival of my Manuel. My husband already knows about it and just grinned. :)

These fun beetle-shaped pot holders are lucky charms that hang in the kitchen and are real eye-catchers. Even beginners with basic skills can easily make them.

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This little shopping bag makes a nice gift and is useful for a pretend store—you can fill it right away with lemons and carrots. Also suitable for beginners with basic skills.

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Scraps are great for knitting washcloths, dishcloths, or even pot holders using thicker yarn.
The following two designs are easy to make and have a big, pretty impact.


Knit a dove of peace onto a dishcloth, washcloth, or pot holder.

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This pattern includes 6 different stitch patterns, so everyone can easily recognize their own washcloth.

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Yeah, Inge, it really does look like chocolate... but more like a big crumb. That nose! :))) One of a kind.

@Nadel-Bine,
I feel the same way as you do about letting go. I had that with the first yarn swap package. I had already picked out quite a few things and put them back again until it finally felt right. The second one went much better. And now I’m good at passing on yarn that I’m not going to use anyway.

So… little Finn inspired me so much that I—unfortunately, yet again—gave in.
Tomorrow, little Manuel is coming to stay with me—he’s the twin brother of Marion’s Finn.

Well, I really sat there thinking about it for a long time, and I was torn. There were mostly reasons to say yes—and so now (hopefully) my daycare is complete.

I’d already posted a photo with Rosalie and Tommi. The two of them are a cute couple and go great together, even in terms of their approximate size.

Sternchen was sitting there all alone… and now she’s getting a little brother. They’ll be just as cute a couple as Marion’s. And there’s a big advantage to it, too. I’ll have another size now at 43 cm—the same size as Baby Born. Now I can dress almost all standard doll sizes.

I’ll start picking out a few things for him; I’ve got quite a bit in my stash.

Marlies, you’ll be able to knit that for Rieke soon, too. It should be online by the weekend at the latest. I’m already looking forward to seeing the photo.

Yesterday, a few of my “babies” had a photo shoot. Rosalie is now sitting next to Tommi. The two of them are a good size match, but you can still see the 7 cm difference.



And then there are the two little babies. They showed off their outfits for the pattern, which will be uploaded soon. One is wearing cuffed pants, and the other has footed ones. The sweater is the same, and one of the hats has a pom-pom.

Petra, I think it’s the pattern. It makes the jacket look pretty big and bulky. It might look better with smaller patterns. That makes a huge difference. That’s why I prefer to knit stockinette stitch for the little ones—or, as I said, with a very subtle pattern. For example, you can achieve a lot with slipped stitches or a delicate lace pattern.

I also think the hat looks too bulky because of the pattern. But it still looks cute, and I’m sure the kids don’t care.

The shopping bag looks great—so colorful, Marlies. And Rieke’s first little dress turned out absolutely adorable.

Marlene, your jacket turned out really great.

I can’t show you anything yet—the jacket’s still a work in progress. It’ll probably end up being one for Tommi. For Rosalie, I’ll have to start it in a larger size.

You did a great job on that, Marlies. You’re incredibly fast. The little dress looks sooo cute, and so does Rieke in it.

Mine is ready too, and I’m already looking forward to it.

Oh, Mel, how cute! And how wonderful that you’re active here again. I’m really happy about that.
I can see that you enjoy dressing up dolls, too. It can quickly become an addiction, though… but it’s an addiction that’s good for us and brings joy to many others as well.

Warm regards from Monika

These knitting patterns for children’s and baby clothing have already delighted many users.


The baby leggings made from sock yarn fit up to at least 1.5 years old (for my granddaughter, up to 2 years). They are nice and stretchy, so even a bulky diaper bottom fits comfortably.
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The leggings made from sock yarn for 3- to 4-year-olds also fit for longer, for my granddaughter up to age 5.
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This transforming pinafore dress fits from 1.5 years old and grows with the child for several years.
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And here’s something useful that’s quick to knit:

If you haven’t tried the socks with the mowi heel yet, I would definitely recommend them to you. They are knitted with 3 needles and fit perfectly.

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This versatile buttoned cowl can be worn in many ways, even as a substitute for a scarf. Suitable for women and men alike.
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There are lots of doll moms here, including some who are already grandmas, just like me. I love designing and knitting doll clothes for my "babies," or sometimes crocheting them too.
Toddlers are, of course, also happy to have new clothes for their favorites. Here you’ll find a selection of the most popular designs in my shop.


Overalls for dolls, suitable for a size of 43-50 cm - also suitable for newborns
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Raglan sweater, a perfect match - this pattern includes different sizes for dolls or teddies
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A sweet, colorful diaper for baby dolls 43-50 cm, made from leftover yarn, quick and easy.
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Colorful leftover-yarn overall (RVO) for dolls or teddies 40-50 cm
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Overall for small teddies or dolls 25-35 cm; leftover yarn is enough here too.
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Cute summer outfit for dolls 43-50 cm or small newborns
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Colorful little raglan dress for dolls 45-50 cm - matching clothing for toddlers from age 2 is also available.
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Colorful clothing set for dolls 40-50 cm, made from the leftovers from the following design
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For the doll mommy (3-4 years), there is of course the matching partner look - perfect for spring in bright colors.
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A Schlüttli cardigan with hat for baby dolls 43-50 cm or small newborns/preemies. It is knitted raglan from the top down.
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Raglan sweater with button band for dolls 43-50 cm or small newborns.- also raglan from the top down
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Raglan sweater for small teddies 25-30 cm - here raglan from the bottom up
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A sweet jacket for the little floppy teddies 20-25 cm or small dolls
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Everyone should have this peace dove—on a washcloth, dishcloth, or potholder. It’s easy to knit and, of course, also makes a great gift.

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These dishcloths / washcloths with 6 different patterns are a really great stash-busting project. I only needed about 30 g for one cloth. The patterns make them easy to tell apart and, of course, they are also very simple and quick to knit.

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Oh, I didn’t see that. Then a blanket for the cute doll babies would be a good idea. I’m sure they wouldn’t mind the wool. ;-)

Marlies, what you found is a really rare find these days. I also remember that wool used to always be itchy. It’s completely different today. There’s even very fine, soft yarn available for sensitive skin.

Your find could be a great idea for felting—for example, to make containers or slippers. In that case, it doesn’t really matter.

Inge, you’ve got quite the zoo going there—they’re all so special. You’re still missing a hedgehog—would that be something you’d like to add?

Hey Sabine, that’s great—now that you’re on board, the group is full. It’s really something special to receive such a huge package full of yarn. I’m thrilled every time and literally dive right into the selection. I’ve even discovered yarns I would never have bought before, but that I ended up loving.

Ina, let’s get this started. Yayyy!

OMG, Marlies, Rieke looks absolutely adorable in her new outfit. I’m completely blown away. She really is such a sweet little treasure and very photogenic.

I’m hard at work writing the patterns. They’ll be coming soon, I promise. First up, the ones for the little ones.

Veronika, that really made me smile. Imagine that—my bears—well, most of them, anyway—have all gotten some pretty clothes, too. :))

Marlies, you can definitely manage that little suit for the 35 cm doll. It’s not that hard if you’ve knitted before. The hardest part is always the design and adjustments. Sometimes you just have to rip it out and start over.

Andrea, I’m absolutely sure you can do it, too. :)

Anja, your reading pillow looks great with those colors. Keep at it! Your kitty might like it, too.

Ruth, I’m actually going to take a photo of them all together with their outfits. It looks really cute.

My goodness, Ines, your dog-shaped pot holders are truly works of art—each one more beautiful and perfect than the last. I really admire that kind of work. Your shirt is turning out beautifully, too. By the way, I used this yarn to knit my second set of guest towels and washcloths. It looks very elegant. Especially nice for a shirt. Enjoy spending time with your grandson and his parents.

It doesn’t seem to be going that fast to me—so much for “turbo.” But I’m happy about every piece I see growing. Right now, I’m working on a hooded jacket for Rosalie. The orange pants suit her best. And now she’s getting a matching raglan jacket to go with them. The hood will be knitted on at the end.



Have a wonderful Sunday in May, everyone.

Marlies, your Juna is about the same size as my Rosalie. I’m currently knitting her a hooded jacket to match her footed pants. She’s a different size than my previous babies. It’s a bit of a challenge, but the result will be absolutely adorable.

Marlene, your jacket looks very elegant in that spring color. It turned out beautifully.

Ruth, your pillow looks great, so nice and colorful. I would have thought it was knitted. That pattern would definitely work for that, anyway.

As for my collection for the dolls, it’s actually going to be several pieces that all go together. Except for the diaper, I’ve finished everything so far—for 5 little doll babies.

Here are the last pair of pants for the little ones and a hooded jacket to go with them.



I’m also going to knit a pair of pants with feet attached for Sternchen—that way I’ll have several sizes. Rosalie is getting a matching hooded jacket now. It’s already on the needles.

Yeah, that’s true—dressing such tiny dolls isn’t exactly easy. But 35 cm works out fine. I just finished another set with pants and a hooded jacket. The good thing is, it’s quick to make.

You’ve dressed her so, so cutely, Marlies.

Thank you, everyone. I also wish everyone who stops by here a lovely spring weekend. The sun is shining today, and I’m enjoying it. It’s supposed to rain this weekend, but that’s okay. Nature needs the rain, too.

If you’re still looking for a Mother’s Day gift, this guest towel with the wording “For you” comes from and with the heart, and is very easy and quick to knit.

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You can knit this heart washcloth to go with it, just as easy and quick.

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The peace dove is also very easy to knit. It can be used as a washcloth, dishcloth, or, with thicker yarn, as a potholder.

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Marion, I’ll check out your Finn at A... But he won’t be moving in with me—otherwise we’ll need a new apartment soon... ;-)

When it comes to knitting, I have more options for girls, but I also have boys—for example, Tommi—and among the little quadruplets, there are boys too.

Otherwise, I like both equally. And there’s plenty of variety when it comes to colors, too.

Oh, Andrea, 35 cm fits just about anywhere—trust me. If need be, on your little one’s lap. ;-)

Yes, Marlies, I agree with you there, too. Letting the child within us come alive is something many of us have to learn all over again. It’s wonderful that there are more and more of us here who find joy in it.

Oh, Marlies, that’s so nice that you’ve already gotten your friend excited about it, too. I think it’s really great that we’ve found each other here.

Oh Marion, your Finn is just too cute for words. He definitely shouldn’t have crossed my path....
Now you can dress him up in new clothes too—and even dress them both similarly. You’ve got a lot of work ahead of you. ;-)

I’m just happy for you that you gave in. Your little Max is happy too, as I can see. Now he’s not alone anymore.

OMG, Marion! I’m totally head over heels in love with your Finn. He’s soooo cute! He goes perfectly with Mäxchen. Tell me, where did you get him? I’m really curious.

And you’ve been keeping him a secret from us since yesterday? I’m blown away....

Andrea, you’ve made some lovely things again. I really like everything, especially the coasters. And the colors for the seat cushion are great, too.

I’m almost done with the little hooded jacket. I’ll post photos tomorrow. Another pair of pants with feet attached will also be finished by tomorrow. All of this will go to Juna’s baby doll. The only thing missing is a diaper. That’s coming soon, too.

Haha... Andrea, it’s funny and lovely to watch you give in after all. Believe me, 35 cm is very small and fits anywhere.

Yes, Andrea, I see it just the way you do. It’s okay for the “doll mom” in us to still be alive. There’s such a beautiful song by Peter Maffay from the musical *Tabaluga*, where he sings: “I never wanted to grow up... ...somewhere deep inside, I’ve remained a child...” That really spoke to me.

Why do you want to wait any longer to give your little one a sibling? She’ll definitely be happy to have a new addition to the family. Then she won’t feel so alone when you’re at work. ;-)

Yes, Christina, you’ve figured it out. I stand by it, and it’s the most wonderful “epidemic” there could be, because it spreads joy. And that ultimately contributes to all of our well-being. :)

In any case, my “kindergarten” is now complete (for now). I have so many different sizes to knit for now. I already have a few ideas in mind… And once again, joy is in the air. :) And we should embrace that much more.

Dear Tina,

I’m sending you some belated birthday wishes today. I’m sure you had a really wonderful day yesterday. For your new year, I wish you much joy in everything you do and many happy moments.



With love
Monika

Marion, I think your little Mäxchen would finally like to have a sibling too.... He looks so sad...

First, the popular doll clothes in my shop:


The overall for teddy bears or dolls 25-35 cm is easy to knit with raglan from the top down. It is just as easy to put on, since it has no buttons. It is quite stretchy at the top.

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This sweet summer outfit fits dolls sized 43-50 cm and also newborns. The top is knitted with raglan from the top down.

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Small baby dolls (43-50 cm) can be dressed just like a baby. This Schlüttli with the matching hat looks absolutely adorable. It is knitted with raglan from the top down.

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

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This colorful clothing set for dolls about 50 cm tall is great for knitting with leftover yarn. Now summer can come for the doll child, too.

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For the little doll mom (3-4 years), there is also a matching partner look with this pretty colorful skirt. It has elastic at the top in the waistband.

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Baby leggings made from sock yarn—that's the perfect clothing when it's cool. The leggings are quite stretchy, so even the thickest diaper will fit inside. They grow with the child and fit my granddaughter until she was 2 years old.

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For toddlers aged 3-5 years, these leggings can be knitted from sock yarn. My granddaughter really did wear them that long. They grow along incredibly well.

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The convertible pinafore dress for toddlers will bring you joy even while you're knitting it. It has knitted-in little hearts and fits from 1.5 up to 5 years.

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If you want to learn an easy way to knit socks, then get
yourself this pattern. The mowi heel and knitting with 3 needles make
it child's play.

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This diaper for baby dolls (43–50 cm) can be crocheted quickly and easily from small amounts of leftover yarn. It’s best to crochet several of them right away to make a doll mum happy.

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You can use lots of leftover yarn for this colorful clothing set for dolls (50 cm). It’s fun to knit these clothes, whether as a gift or for dressing the doll.

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For this mini sleeping bag for small stuffed animals or dolls up to 20 cm, you’ll only need a few colorful bits of leftover yarn. Very easy to knit.

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Well, Marlies, I would have fallen in love with your Rieke right away, too. She’s just so sweet. I’ve been looking at her for quite a while now. Yes, Christina’s right—it can quickly become addictive... But who cares? It only does us good. :)

Your little baby already looks so adorable in her new clothes. I’m sure there’s plenty more to come. I’ve now put together almost an entire collection for my little one in the same size. A hooded jacket is still to come, which I’ll finish today.

Inge, teddy bears are among my favorites, too. I’ve never had as many as you, but I still have plenty.

It’s nice to know I’m not alone in my crazy fondness. The child in me is still very active.

Oh, Ina, do you need us to send you our yarn preferences via PM again?

Wow, it sure went fast—the swap group is already full. I’m really looking forward to it; it’s always like Easter or Christmas.

Petra, you’re right. With her previous owner (I inherited her), she was actually a boy. And I sensed that at first, too. Still, she wants to be a girl with me and wear dresses. Since girls can wear anything, she’ll also get an outfit every now and then that boys can wear. In that case, she’d be a Manuel.

Ina, Rosalie actually felt right at home with me right away. She has other doll children here and is in good company. She likes that. By the way, the previous owner’s niece was very happy that I treat her similarly to her aunt, who left this sweetie behind. I invited her to this thread.

Well, you’re really the frontrunner when it comes to speed. I’m happy to pass the “Turbo” title on to you, Inge. Because I’m not that fast right now.

The owl looks like it partied all night long… very funny.

Hihi... that just made me smile... a pink elephant. It’s sure to become a sweet companion for a child. Great idea.

My all-time most popular Top 3 (knitting patterns) are these:


Top 1 – Socks with the simple mowi heel, knitted with 3 needles




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




Top 3 – The convertible pinafore dress that grows with your child from age 1.5 onward