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These dishcloths / washcloths are quick and easy to knit, almost on the side. Each of the six cloths has a different pattern. A great project for leftover yarn.

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How about a colorful, summery raglan dress for little girls ages 2.5 and up? It can be worn for a long time, later as a tunic.

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There’s also a matching outfit for a doll (45–50 cm) made from the leftovers.

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For dolls (43–50 cm), you can knit this cute pair of overalls. It even fits newborns and is easy to make.

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There’s also a matching raglan sweater. This pattern includes several sizes, so you can also knit the sweater for small teddy bears (25–30 cm), for example.

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If you prefer crocheting, you can use small leftovers to crochet this pretty diaper for a baby doll (43–50 cm). The doll’s mom will be thrilled and will want several of them.

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Wow, Christina, those are some really pretty shawls you’ve knitted. You really nailed that dove of peace—it looks great in this color! Feel free to upload it to the gallery, too.  By the way, I’m currently knitting them—along with the heart motif—into pot holders to give as gifts.

Anja, that’s typical of cats. They have a mind of their own, and as I can see, she likes to sit on it. So your “den” just has a slightly different use. :) I’m sure you’ll show us your new housemate from the front, right?

Andrea, I wish you a wonderful holiday with your kids. I see you’re really enjoying life right now, with everything that comes with it. That’s great!

I’ll show you my pot holders when they’re done. Spring is in the air these days, and tomorrow we’ll be enjoying the garden for the first time.

Warm regards
Monika

This vest with a cable pattern is sure to appeal to most men. It’s timeless and suits almost any occasion. A very practical garment for the transitional seasons. The measurements in the pattern are for size 48/50.

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The hat comes with a matching cowl that can’t slip out of place. Very practical and keeps you nice and warm. Easy to knit.

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And here are some matching wrist warmers made from merino yarn scraps. Very easy to knit and practical even in cooler rooms when you want to keep your hands warm.

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Want to give a gift that clearly shows you put a lot of love into it? Then you’re sure to bring joy with this heart-shaped washcloth. You can also knit it as a dishcloth or even as a pot holder. Very easy to follow.

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This cloth featuring a dove of peace is also very versatile, and you can knit it from a leftover ball of yarn. A clear symbol of peace—within yourself and in the world.

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Doll clothes are also great to knit from leftover yarn. Here’s the latest model in my shop—a jacket with a matching hat for dolls or teddy bears measuring about 35–40 cm.

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I used to do it every year—once even for three weeks. It worked great, and I had lots of energy and plenty of time. I’m actually thinking about starting it up again.

A “handwork fast”—oh no, I have no plans to do that.

And here are a few more popular highlights from my shop:


The socks with the brilliantly simple mowi heel, knitted with 3 needles
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The shoulder warmer / circular collar that is very easy to knit yourself
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The tissue box with butterflies and hearts - a classic gift
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Knitting children's clothing is just as much fun, especially for toddlers and babies. Here are some popular designs from my shop:


Baby pinafore dress that grows with your child from 6-18 months
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The convertible pinafore skirt for toddlers from 1.5 years, with a long-lasting fit
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The grow-with-me leggings for toddlers from 1.5 years (fits up to 3 years)
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Comfortable hat with button-on scarf collar for babies
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Colorful raglan cardigan, fits from about 2.5 years, with hood and pockets
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Baby jacket and hat made from sock yarn, fits from 3 - 12 months
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Convertible little pinafore dress with hearts, fits baby and toddler alike
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Sock yarn leggings for toddlers from 3-5 years, grows with your child
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Knitting or crocheting doll clothes is a great idea for an Easter gift. They can be finished quickly and usually made from leftovers. Here are a few popular designs in my shop.

Raglan sweater for dolls or teddy bears in various sizes (from 25 to 50 cm)
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One-piece outfit (raglan) for dolls and teddy bears 40-50 cm
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One-piece outfit for small teddy bears or dolls 25-35 cm
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Cute summer outfit for dolls 43-50 cm
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Colorful clothing set for dolls 40-50 cm
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The matching partner look for the doll mommy (3-4  years)
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Sleeping bag for dolls (or newborns) 43-50 cm
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Pants (2 different ones) for dolls 43-50 cm
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Matching top-down raglan Schlüttli  with hat (size 43-50 cm)
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Sweater for teddy bears 25-30 cm
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My goodness, Inge, you’re so fast! And once again, such beautiful things—just like from a store.

Andrea, you’ve really earned this chance to have some free time for yourself. Enjoy it! The weather is supposed to get nicer soon, just in time for Easter. I’d enjoy an afternoon dance, too. But nature has so much to offer right now—it’s such a joy to immerse yourself in it.

Inge, that’s great that you received so much fabric as a gift. I’m sure you’ll come up with some lovely ideas and show them to us. I can’t wait to see them.

A very pretty decorative idea to give as a gift is this guest towel with the inscription “For You.” As you knit, you can already imagine the joy of the recipient.

The towel is very easy to knit.

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The washcloth with a heart now also comes with a matching guest towel featuring the inscription “For You.” Together, they make a very lovely gift for Mother’s Day, Easter, birthdays, or many other occasions.

It’s quick and easy to knit. You’ll enjoy knitting it as you imagine the joy the recipient will feel when receiving it.

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Now there’s a matching guest towel to go with the washcloths with a heart, featuring the inscription “For You.” It’s quick and easy to knit, so you can give it as a gift for Easter, Mother’s Day, or other occasions.

It’s best to get started right away—just imagine the joy of giving it as a gift.

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You can give this heartfelt gift for many occasions. Whether as a pot holder, dishcloth, or washcloth, it’s sure to be a hit. It’s a great way to show your appreciation—just because, or as a gift for many special occasions.

Easy to knit, even for beginners with basic skills.

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You can knit this doll blanket for a little doll mum—for the doll stroller or crib. All you need are two skeins of yarn.

Easy to knit and a joy to give!

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With this dove of peace on a potholder, washcloth, or dishcloth, you can make a statement for peace in the world. That's something we all want.

It also makes a lovely gift, for example for Easter.
Very easy to knit. The pattern contains no abbreviations.

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Yes, Inge, that’s exactly right. That’s the best motivation there is.

Wow, Ines, beautiful yarn! I actually still have this exact yarn from Woll-Butt lying around (in shades of brown), and I already have an idea for what to make with it. I’m excited to see what you create with it. I hope you have a wonderful and relaxing vacation.

I hope you all have a great time with whatever you’re planning.

My new project was also finished yesterday—the “For You” guest towel. It’s going to be a birthday gift, along with a matching washcloth.

Wow, Inge, you’ve been so busy. What a joy to hand over all these treasures. I’m sure you’re already imagining the children’s joy while you’re sewing.

I also wish everyone here a wonderful and, hopefully, sunny weekend. Here in the south, the sun is peeking out from time to time today, and the forecast looks pretty good.

As long as we have knitting needles and yarn, we’re all set—even if it rains for a while.

This peace dove is wonderful to knit with a mix of patterns. It can be made into potholders, washcloths, or dishcloths. With it, you can make a clear statement for peace in the world and, of course, give it as a gift too. It’s sure to be well received.

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This washcloth or potholder is also a lovingly designed heartfelt gift. It’s easy to knit and can be given as a gift for many occasions.

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How about this heart blanket for a doll stroller or doll bed? It’s quick and easy to knit and makes a great gift for a birthday or Easter.

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These 6 dishcloths are perfect for working on while watching TV. The patterns are very easy to make.

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You can also easily crochet these beetle oven mitts on the side while watching TV. They are easy for beginners to make, too.

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If you have or know a toddler, why not crochet this little shopping bag for them for Easter, together with lemons and carrots. Very easy, even for beginners with basic skills.

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Yes, Petra, I’m really looking forward to knitting. I have a few ideas and some projects I’d like to tackle. It’s great for pot holders and other pretty things, too. :)

Marlene, I already like your vest—it’s sure to look great when it’s finished.

Now let me share my excitement with you all. Yay, the yarn package just arrived—here’s a photo of the beautiful contents. Now I can get started on my first pot holders.


These are the types and colors


And here are all the skeins.

Unfortunately, the last two heart-shaped shawls I knitted ended up with their new owner before I could take a picture of them. Now I’m working on a new project—(no, not the pants yet)—which is also almost finished. I’ll probably post a photo tomorrow.

Have a great day, everyone.

I’m always amazed by what you all create here. They’re simply enchanting and cozy—I think they’re all beautiful and unique.

Oh, Ina, I know that feeling from my two granddaughters, too. They really don’t like being measured at all. (I didn’t like it as a kid either.) I always have the parents measure the clothes that fit well right now—that always works out fine. That’s how I always do it when we’re there, too.

Crocheting for toddlers is fun too.
The bag that fits perfectly on a Puky, balance bike, or tricycle. It has a double bottom and can withstand quite a bit. Every toddler will love it.

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Sweet children's clothing and doll clothes with little details are always a joy—both to knit and to give as gifts. Here are a few designs from my shop:

The colorful raglan dress, fits from age 2—later as a tunic (grows with your child)
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Plus the matching partner look for the doll (45–50 cm) made from the leftovers
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The colorful skirt for 3- to 4-year-olds, which also goes with the raglan dress
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And, made from the leftovers, the matching partner look for the doll (45–50 cm)
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Potholders can also make lovely decorations—for example, this peace dove. It’s very easy to knit and always makes a lovely gift for peace.

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The same goes for this heart-shaped cloth, which can be knitted as a washcloth, dishcloth, or potholder. This can easily be determined by the yarn weight. This cloth can also be used in other ways.

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Petra, that looks great. You have some fantastic ideas. The glass painting, too—it looks really professional.

My goodness, Ina, you’ve been so busy! You did a great job—it looks just like something from a store. I’m also a learning-by-doing type, and with time it gets better and better through experience. Soon Oskar’s parents won’t need to buy anything anymore because you’re keeping him well supplied. It can really get addictive when the results turn out like this.

What could be better for leftover yarn than dishcloths or washcloths? You can give these as gifts for Easter, Mother’s Day, birthdays, births, and many other occasions. They show your appreciation with a heart and are sure to bring joy. They’re very easy to make and require only a small amount of yarn.

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With this dove of peace, you can send a clear message of peace and also give it as a gift with joy. This cloth is also easy to make.

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And here are 6 more different patterns that you can turn into pretty cloths.

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Here are a few more patterns that children will enjoy: toys and doll clothes that are easy for beginners to make.


The Diaper for a Doll Baby (43–50 cm) – Crochet Pattern




A Jacket for Little Floppy Teddies (20–25 cm) – Crochet Pattern




A Shopping Bag for the Play Shop – Filled with Lemons and Carrots
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Washcloths, dishcloths—ideally in 6 different patterns and colors—are easy to knit and give as gifts with this pattern. All you need are colorful leftovers (approx. 30–35 g per cloth).

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You can wonderfully crochet these fun lucky ladybugs as oven mitts. They’ll brighten up your kitchen or make someone happy as a gift.

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A round collar / shoulder warmer like this is super practical for the transitional season. It’s very easy to knit from just one skein.

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Wow, you’re all so hard at work! I’m impressed by how quickly you’ve created such beautiful things again.

Marlene, I’d love to see what your hat looks like when you’re wearing it. The mix of patterns is definitely very pretty.

Ines, thanks for the feedback! A customer asked me if she could sell the scarves with the dove of peace and donate the proceeds. I think that’s a great idea.
You’ve come up with another lovely idea, and you’ve even incorporated the reuse of jars and such. I hope you enjoy your yarn bundle. Mine is coming tomorrow or the day after… can’t wait.

Petra, your glass decoration looks cute. How did you make it?

Anja, I like your cat cave—and I’m sure your new roommate does too. Cats do like it nice and cozy—and snug, too. I can totally picture her in there. Congratulations on sticking with it so well! Your kitty’s already having a positive effect on you.

Tina, thanks to you, too, for the feedback. :)
That baby set you sewed turned out so cute—a really lovely design. I hope that little angel gets to go home very soon. I’m also a child who had a heart condition and spent a long time in the hospital. And as you can see, 68 years later, I’m still as fit as a fiddle. That’s what I wish for the little one, too.

Marion, first of all, thank you so much for test knitting. Your shawls look beautiful, and so do the colors. You did a great job bringing the doily idea to life—it looks really elegant.

I’ve been busy and have almost finished two more heart-shaped shawls. There are quite a few people waiting to receive them as gifts. Now I’m waiting for the new yarn, and then I’ll start on the pot holders—another dream come true. My son and his wife are also going to get the peace dove pot holders.

Right now I’m working on a new idea, and at the same time I’m finishing the doll pants with the feet attached. I still have quite a bit to do by May for Juna’s birthday. That way, things never get boring—which is nice.

Have a lovely, woolly day, everyone. It’s cold and wet here. Tomorrow is supposed to be spring-like and warm—I’m already looking forward to it.

These two funny little animals have a very special job that they’re happy to do. They hang on the door handle and guard the entrance. If visitors are welcome—or not—they reliably show it.

Also well suited for the home office, the bathroom, restroom, and of course the children’s room. Because children especially love them.

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This teddy for the very little ones can also be easily made by beginner knitters (with basic knowledge).

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Here are a few more popular designs for toddlers and babies from my shop:


The aby leggings made from sock yarn - fits up to at least 1.5 years
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The leggings made from sock yarn for 3- to 4-year-olds - fits even longer
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The grow-with-me leggings from 1.5 to 3 years
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Convertible pinafore dress from 1.5 years, fits for a longer time
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Dishcloths and washcloths are also very popular. In this pattern, you get 6 different knitting patterns that you can easily knit even as a beginner with basic skills.

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If you'd like to knit socks with a very simple heel and instructions using 3 needles, give the mowi heel a try. The pattern includes 4 sizes.

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This versatile button-up collar can be worn in many ways, even as a scarf.
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Doll clothes are popular with young and old alike, because many of us enjoy keeping alive the child inside us who loved playing with dolls. Of course, little grandchildren are just as delighted when they get new clothes for their favorites. Here I’m showing you the most popular designs in my shop — sometimes also with a matching partner look for the little doll mom.


Dungarees for dolls, fits sizes 43-50 cm — also for newborns
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Raglan sweater, a perfect match — here even in different sizes for dolls or teddy bears
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A sweet colorful diaper for baby dolls 43-50 cm
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A colorful leftover-yarn overall (RVO) for dolls or teddy bears 40-50 cm
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Overall for small teddy bears or dolls 25-35 cm
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Sweet summer suit for dolls 43-50 cm
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Colorful little raglan dress for dolls 45-50 cm
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Colorful clothing set for dolls 40-50 cm
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For the doll mom (3-4 years), there is also a matching partner look to go with it — a colorful little skirt.
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A Schlüttli cardigan with hat for baby dolls 43-50 cm or small newborns/preemies.
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Raglan sweater with button placket for dolls 43-50 cm or small newborns.
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Raglan sweater for small teddy bears 25-30 cm
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A sweet jacket for the little floppy teddy bears 20-25 cm
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Yes, Anja, it snowed here too, but it’ll probably be gone again in the next few days—thankfully.
That’s a great idea to get a cat. They really can be so healing. They sense exactly what you need right now. It’ll definitely do you good, and you’ll find the right one.

I’m currently working on fulfilling some requests and have finished two more heart-shaped scarves. I still have a few more to knit before Easter. I’m going to squeeze those in now, even though I actually wanted to do something else.



Well, what can I say… no sooner have I used up a few balls of yarn than I’m already running out! I was surprised to realize I’m missing the right kind of cotton for pot holders—and now they’re on my wish list. Oh no!! I almost went ahead and placed a yarn order right then and there! But I was very good and stayed strong. That means I’m actually paying shipping costs this time. It still ended up being quite a lot, though. When the package arrives, I’ll show it to you. You’ll be amazed—such beautiful colors. There’s so much you can do with them.

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Dear Nadine,

I, too, wish you all the best on your birthday and lots of joy, health, and happiness in the year ahead.



Best wishes
Monika

Ina, it’s just lovely to see what you’re sewing. The set looks adorable, and I really like the colors, too.

Do you have any tips on where to find these ribbed cuffs at a good price? I’ll need some soon, too.

I’m always blown away by your felted slippers. I love them and love wearing them myself. Especially because you make them using lasts, I can never get mine to turn out that well.

Ina, the dinosaur felt slippers turned out great. You can already tell from the size that Oskar has grown. The last pair seemed much smaller to me.

Veronika, I feel exactly the same way. I now wear whatever I like and find comfortable—no matter what’s in style right now; I don’t care about that anymore.

Yeah, number 1 is my favorite, too. But they’re all really cute and will make kids happy.

Thanks for these great sewing threads, Ina. And thanks also to everyone who shares tips here. I’m learning a lot. I’ll start sewing myself soon, but unfortunately I can’t clone myself yet, so it’ll have to wait.

Ina, you’re so incredibly hardworking. I’m amazed! And all such beautiful things!

Dear Gansi,

I’d also like to wish you a belated happy birthday and all the best for the year ahead. May it bring you joy and plenty of happy moments.



Warm
regards, Monika

Oh yes, you’ve actually brought up something that somehow gets overlooked. Thanks for the nudge, Barbara.

Oh, Anja, it’s such a delight to read your posts here again. Sooo funny about the bag of beer.
Those slumps will pass, you’ll see. Without this forum, I might not be as motivated to stick with it either. Sometimes there are other things that are fun, too. And then the crafting comes back on its own.

Ruth, you’re so tireless with your creativity, and you create such beautiful little things. This is enchanting again and perfect for spring.

I’m excited to see your hat, Marlene. It’s definitely going to be beautifully colorful.

I’ve just finished my next shawl. After making three different versions of the dove of peace, I realized I liked the first one best after all. I’ve discovered a passion for designing relief motifs. It actually happened by chance...

And here are some more colorful splashes of color that are popular - useful items and toys:


These lucky ladybug potholders are an eye-catcher in any kitchen. They put you in a good mood and are always on hand when they’re needed. A great gift and very easy to crochet.

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Colorful washcloths / dishcloths in different colors and patterns are always a popular, quick-to-knit gift, and all you need is leftover yarn. This pattern includes 6 different knit-and-purl patterns that even beginners can knit easily.

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For toddlers with a play shop, you can crochet this little shopping bag for the Easter basket and fill it with lemons and carrots. What a lovely surprise and joy that will be!

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Kids love bright colors and enjoy dressing their dolls that way, too. It gets you in the mood for spring even while you’re crafting. Here are a few popular patterns from my shop that’ll put you in a springtime mood and make great Easter gifts.


A colorful raglan dress for little girls ages 2 and up that grows with them for a long time. Later on, it can be worn as a tunic.

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To complete the matching set, there’s the same doll dress (45–50 cm) made from the leftover yarn.

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This raglan sweater can be knitted from colorful leftover yarn for teddy bears or dolls of various sizes—whether they’re 25–30 cm or 40–50 cm tall.

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To go with it, you can knit these overalls for dolls (43–50 cm) using the same yarn.

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This jumpsuit in bright, bold colors fits dolls or teddy bears measuring 40–50 cm.

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This jumpsuit for small teddy bears and dolls (25–35 cm) can also be knitted from colorful leftover yarn.

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This colorful skirt fits 3- to 4-year-olds—little girls will love it.

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You can then use the leftover yarn to knit this colorful matching outfit set for a doll (45–50 cm).

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This cute summer outfit fits dolls measuring 40–50 cm and also small newborns.

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Every doll baby absolutely needs a colorful diaper. The doll’s mom will surely want a few of these. They’re very quick to crochet.

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These cute little baby shoes also add a splash of color; they can be crocheted from colorful leftover yarn. Very easy to make.

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