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Dear Mel, I’m especially happy that you wished me a happy birthday. I miss you so much here on the forum! I hope you’re doing well.

Yes, it was a beautiful day, and the sun was shining brightly.

Best regards
Monika

Of course, you can also knit washcloths or dish towels with pink or purple cotton, as you can see here. The pattern includes 6 different knit-and-purl patterns, all of which are easy to follow.

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A few cute ideas for toddlers that you can also put in an Easter basket. And finally, something for the baby. All combined with pink, red, or purple.

Here, leftover yarn in pink and red was creatively combined to make doll and teddy bear clothes. The little sweaters are knitted with raglan sleeves starting from the top. The pattern includes multiple sizes, so you can dress a teddy bear or doll measuring 25–35 cm just as easily as larger ones measuring 40–50 cm.

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To go with that, you can knit these overalls for the larger dolls (40–50 cm).

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This colorful raglan dress fits dolls measuring 45–50 cm. It’s sure to be a hit as an Easter gift.

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For the doll’s mom (ages 3–4), there’s a skirt that goes very well with it.

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And to go with it, you can use the leftover yarn to make a little skirt for the doll, along with a sweater and a hairband.

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Of course, every baby doll needs a diaper, too. You can easily crochet one using colorful leftover yarn. Here, I used a lot of pink.

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This cute outfit fits dolls measuring 43–50 cm, as well as small newborns. The top is also knitted using the RVO method.

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How about a raglan sweater with a side button placket for the doll baby (40–50 cm)?

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A onesie is sure to be a hit with the doll mom, too. It fits dolls or teddy bears measuring 40–50 cm.

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And here are a few more toys that toddlers will love:

A bag for a pretend store, filled—of course—with lemons and carrots. All the pieces are very easy to crochet.

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Any toddler with a Puky, tricycle, or balance bike will love this attachable bag. There are surely plenty of ideas for what can be carried in it. Recommended for advanced crocheters.

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And now something for the baby—these little booties with a heart look adorable and are sure to be a hit as a gift.

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Yes, dear Ina, you’re part of the reason, too, when I see what beautiful pants you’re currently sewing for your little one. In general, it seems like sewing fever has broken out here. That’s actually very inspiring. I’m already on the hunt for fabric and will definitely show you the result.

Marlene, your sock looks great. Are you making a Mojo sock?

I finally finished my tunic today. I still need to iron the hem a bit. Unfortunately, you can’t see the lace pattern at the bottom now. It fits me perfectly, and with this weather, I can wear it over a shirt.

Ina, the second pair of pants turned out great! Your enthusiasm is really contagious. I bought two patterns for kids’ clothes here today and will start sewing again soon.

Right now, I prefer working with cotton or acrylic blends. They’re the best for knitting doll clothes.

I can do both and enjoy them both. However, when I crochet, my arm starts to ache after a while. Knitting, on the other hand, I can do for hours and actually prefer it. Especially for clothing, it’s much more elastic. Very tiny items, however, are better suited for crocheting, as are decorative pieces.

If I had to choose, I’d definitely prefer knitting.

Yeah, and I’m also planning to start sewing again. I used to sew a lot of things for myself and my son. I’ve got the talent (probably from my mom). I just somehow lacked the motivation to start again. Today, I actually bought two patterns here for children’s clothing. I’m going to start off simple—with a summer hat and a little skirt. I’ll probably sew them from clothes I don’t wear anymore. That’s a great way to put them to good use.

You can knit this raglan dress in cotton with colorful stripes for a toddler from about age 2. It will grow with them for a while and later fit as a tunic.

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There is also a matching partner look for the doll (45-50 cm) - exactly the same little dress made from the leftovers.

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Now children are playing outside more again and riding around on their Puky, tricycle, or balance bike. This hanging bag is perfect for that. It has a double bottom and can handle quite a lot. Recommended for experienced crocheters.

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This colorful little skirt for 3- to 4-year-olds is just right for spring and summer. It knits up quickly, and colorful leftovers can be creatively incorporated here.

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This convertible pinafore dress is also very popular. It fits from 1.5 years and can be worn for quite a while. Knitted-in little hearts are used here, so there is already a lot of love in it while knitting.

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Very many users are excited about the mowi heel, which is very easy to knit—and even easier with 3 needles. The pattern describes 4 sizes in detail.

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This circular collar / shoulder warmer is ideal for transitional weather when it gets a bit cooler. The pattern is written without abbreviations and is also suitable for beginners with basic knowledge.

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I’m totally in love with your little Mäxchen, too, Marion. The color combination is also perfect for a little “boy.”

Ines, I’ve already admired your very special baby blanket in the new arrivals section. That’s really a lovely idea and something completely different.

Marlene, the colors and yarn for your sock would be right up my alley, too. Yes, my needles are working overtime as I’m in the final stretch on the tunic. I plan to finish it tonight. Then it’s back to making clothes for the quadruplets.

Here’s a colorful spring greeting for you all—the basket of flowers my husband gave me. I got to pick it out myself at the market.

Dear Silvia, Andrea, Tina, Christina, and Ines—thank you so much for your kind congratulations; I was truly delighted to receive them. And such beautiful photos of the flowers!

Andrea, I feel exactly the same way—it’s like one big family. You’ve all grown dear to my heart, and it’s so much fun to chat with you all here. Over the past few years, it’s become a lovely habit of mine to join in here.

Yes, Christina, we’re having a lovely spring day here today, too. We enjoyed it this afternoon on the balcony with some delicious cake—and my knitting, of course. My tunic is finally coming together—yay!

Ines, belated congratulations are always appreciated. And my ideas are sprouting right now just like spring flowers. :)

Here, I’ll show you the beautiful spring flower arrangement from my husband. I got to pick it out myself at the market. I love flowers that I can plant later. That way, they’ll last me a long time.

This cute pair of dolls (both approx. 35 cm) are delighted with their new jackets and matching hats. Wouldn’t that make a lovely Easter surprise if you gave a clothing set like this to a doll mom for her favorite doll?

The jacket is knitted raglan from the top down. The hat is very easy to make.

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A pair of twin dolls (35 cm) has just been dressed. Both are delighted with a colorful jacket with a matching hat. With this, you can make a doll mom happy too. Maybe for Easter in the Easter basket?

The jacket is knitted with raglan from the top down. The hat is also easy to make if you’ve knitted before.

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Dear Marlies, thank you so much for your congratulations and the beautiful flowers!

Oh, my dears, what a joy and lovely surprise to read your congratulations here. A heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you. And to Marion for the extra thread, too. :)

Dear Ruth, I was so happy to see the picture with the teddy bear. And of course, the other beautiful flower photos from Marlene, Sonja, Gabi, and Imelda as well. I really love photos like these.

I was deeply touched by your words, dear Sonja, and by yours, dear Ina. This CP community has become a wonderful part of my life over the past few years, and I always love coming back here. It’s so nice to have you all here!

The day was wonderful, and I’m going to continue enjoying it.

Warm regards from Monika

Knitting with lots of bright colors leaves plenty of room for imagination. The following designs will bring you joy and inspire you to play with leftover yarn and colors.


This colorful raglan dress for little girls from age 2 can later still be worn as a tunic, so it grows with them for a while. It is knitted from lightweight cotton, making it perfect for spring and summer.

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There is also a matching doll dress (45-50 cm) made from the leftovers, in a matching look for the doll mom.

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This raglan sweater can be knitted from various colorful leftovers in several sizes, for example for teddy bears or dolls measuring 25-35 cm, as well as dolls or teddy bears measuring 43-50 cm.

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This raglan onesie fits dolls or teddy bears (40-50 cm).

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This very popular colorful skirt fits 3- to 4-year-olds and can be quickly knitted from colorful leftover balls of yarn.

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The remaining leftovers can then be used to knit this colorful clothing set in a matching look for a doll (45-50 cm).

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Andra, this really reminds me of your beautiful photos from Norway. Tell me, did you bring that blue sky back with you from there? Really beautiful—thanks for sharing.

Sock yarn is also great for making a slipover. It’s easy to wash and keeps you wonderfully warm. Perfect for kids to play in during the transitional seasons.

This slipover fits children ages 6 and up and grows with them. I intentionally knitted it a bit longer. Of course, you can also knit it shorter.
Easy for experienced knitters to recreate.

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A slipover that keeps the body nice and warm while offering plenty of freedom of movement for the arms is just the thing for kids at this time of year. This slipover is knitted from sock yarn and fits children ages 6 and up. It grows with the child for a while and can be easily knitted by experienced knitters.

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Thanks for your feedback. :))

Petra, your sweater looks pretty too with those bright colors and the button.
I purposely made the sweater without a button. It’s really easy to pull over your head because the cuff stretches well. But I did add buttonholes so a ribbon can be threaded through.

For the quadruplets, I’m going to knit everything in the same yarn—the colorful one and the yellow one—but combine them in different ways. I’m curious to see the final result myself. In any case, I already have a complete outfit set—pants, sweater, jacket, and hat. A sleeping bag, too. Juna will get a set like that for her doll as well.

Tonight, I’m going to rip out my tunic first so I can start over with the pattern. I want to wear that one soon, too.

Marlene, your basket looks very pretty—it’s a really lovely spring color. Perfect as an Easter basket.

Ina, I totally get where you’re coming from. A little angel like that is truly something special, and you’re really very hardworking. Your first pair of pants for Lisann already looks very cute. Her parents are sure to be delighted. My desire to sew is reawakening too... but I think I’d need at least 10 hands for that, because I have so many other things planned.

My doll clothes for the quadruplets have grown again. Yesterday I finished knitting this sweater and the hat.



With the matching pants, this is what it looks like when worn:



And here are two of them in the same outfit—they’re two different Baby B. dolls in the same size. One is just a tiny bit chubbier than the other.



Now I’m going to get back to work, and I hope you all have a wonderful spring weekend!

Thank you, everyone, for the kind wishes. I also wish everyone here a beautiful, sunny weekend. It’s going to be especially nice for me because I have a special day tomorrow. It’s still a bit too chilly to celebrate outside, but that’s okay. My granddaughter is also celebrating tomorrow—she’s already turning 6. My goodness, how time flies. Unfortunately, she lives too far away; otherwise, we’d be celebrating together. Maybe it’ll work out another year. Right now, we think twice about every trip before we start the car.

Imelda, we do that too—we mow around the little flowers. It always looks really nice with all those little islands of flowers. And of course, we keep the picking to a minimum. We don’t step on them either. Before picking each flower, I thank it for letting me eat it. I also used to pick and eat sorrel as a kid. :)

By the way, pansies also look decorative on a salad. But I only do that rarely and sparingly. What I love most is nasturtium. I eat it with the flower, leaves, and stem.

Oh, Marion, that tunic is absolutely amazing!!! I’d put it on right away—you know, it’s my favorite color. The pattern—it’s a dream! I’m blown away.

This scarf with its pretty lace pattern can be worn as a scarf, a stole, or even as a loop scarf. It’s knitted from light, thin yarn. You can also adjust the length and width of the lace pattern to suit your preferences.

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The little baby doll (30–40 cm) absolutely needs a sleeping bag so she can come to bed in the evening, too. This sleeping bag is quick and easy to knit. It’s sure to make a little or grown-up doll mom very happy at Easter.

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Toddlers will also love a bag for their Puky, tricycle, or balance bike. This one can be attached very easily. It has a double bottom, so it can withstand quite a lot. Recommended for advanced crocheters.

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And here’s something else for toddlers, this time a set for the play shop. The Easter basket will be beautifully colorful with this little shopping bag, plus carrots and lemons inside. All the pieces are easy for beginners with basic knowledge to crochet. Even leftover yarn is enough here.

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That’s really interesting, the daisy ointment. I’ll keep that in mind. I’m also a fan of natural remedies and have had great results with them so far. I once beat my hay fever with homeopathic pellets—and it’s been gone for 34 years now, after I’d tried everything else.

We always put daisies in our salads (daisy guardians, please don’t scold me). :)
Now I’m sure they’ll serve as an ointment too.

Thanks for the helpful tip.

Great thread, Ina. I still have a lot to learn here. You picked out a really pretty fabric. Yeah, the deer are just doing yoga. ;-) I’m sure Lisann won’t mind. I can’t wait to see the finished pants.

Doll clothes are simply perfect for an Easter basket. Every doll mommy is sure to be delighted, whether big or small. The following models will bring you lots of joy even while knitting or crocheting. They are quick to make from colorful leftover yarn.


A diaper for baby dolls 40-50 cm
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Raglan sweater for dolls or teddy bears in several sizes - from 25 to 50 cm
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A matching pair of overalls for dolls 43-50 cm
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A colorful jumpsuit for dolls or teddy bears 40-50 cm
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A jumpsuit for the small teddy bears 25-30 cm
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A sweet summer outfit for dolls 40-50 cm that also fits newborns
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For babies, you can crochet these sweet little heart booties from leftovers. Very easy.
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Toddlers with a play store will certainly be happy to find this little shopping bag with lemons and carrots in their Easter basket. Very easy, also suitable for beginners.

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Lots of colorful leftover yarn can be knitted up beautifully with these washcloths / dishcloths. Everyone needs them, after all, so they also make lovely gifts. Here you’ll be shown 6 different patterns, and even as a beginner you’ll enjoy knitting them.

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You can also knit colorful leftover yarn into this raglan dress for toddlers aged 2 and up. The little dress will fit for a long time, later as a tunic.

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To go with it, the doll (40–50 cm) gets the exact same raglan dress knitted from the leftovers.

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For the big sister (3–4 years), you can knit this colorful little skirt. It goes perfectly with the smaller dress and is easy to make.

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Of course, there’s also a matching partner look made from the leftovers for the doll (40–50 cm). The doll even gets a little sweater and a headband to go with it.

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Oh Ina, what a sweet little treasure you have there. The little one is surely loved by everyone and dressed so beautifully by you. It’s especially tempting when it comes to girls. You really made that picture frame turn out especially pretty.

Andrea, once all four are dressed, we’ll take a group photo. I’ll take care of it. ;-)

Marlene, we’re excited to see how your little basket grows.

Thanks for the feedback, Marlies.
Wow, that doily looks great in that color. The little horse turned out really nice, too. I can totally imagine it getting adopted right away. And the little bear is sooo cute and adorable. You want to crochet a Unimog? Wow—I’m really curious to see that. It’s great that you can make your husband happy with it.

Christina, I’m amazed. Your Arrluk (?) looks fantastic! To me, it looks like a dolphin. Did you knit it?

I’m unraveling again… grrrr. I kept knitting on my tunic last night and am now at the lace pattern at the bottom. I wasn’t paying attention a few times and made a mistake. Today, while knitting back, I didn’t catch all the stitches, so now I’m unraveling the whole pattern and starting over. Well…

I hope you all have a lovely evening with your needles and that cozy, soft yarn.

This colorful spring meadow can already bring joy to your heart with its bright colors. Spring moves in, and breakfast tastes even better right away. The pattern includes placemats and coasters, as well as various egg cozies, egg cups, and floral decorations. Very easy to make; colorful leftover yarn balls are all you need.

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A raglan dress with turquoise as the main color and colorful stripes is sure to be loved. It fits toddlers from about 2 years old and can be worn for a long time, later as a tunic.

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This little pinafore dress can transform. It fits a baby and even a three-year-old girl. The dress has knitted-in little hearts, and the straps are adjustable.

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These summer pants for babies from 3 months to 1.5 years grow along with them too. Very easy to knit. The legs can also be knitted longer, just as needed.

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Congratulations, Ina, on your new granddaughter. What a beautiful and unique name: Lisann. We’ve got more to do here, too—the garden is calling. There’s quite a bit to tidy up and plant.

Thanks for the feedback on the new doll set. Imagine that—even my husband is really enthusiastic about it and actually said, “I’d definitely buy the pattern.” (Of course, only if he could knit… grin.) I was genuinely surprised and so happy to hear that from him. The baby doll looks absolutely adorable in it, too.

Inge, I’m also amazed at how fast you are and what beautiful things you sew. And I feel the same way as Ina. I’m thinking about getting some fabric or sewing kids’ clothes out of the clothes I no longer wear. Your enthusiasm is really contagious.

Wow, Marlene, your shawl turned out really great. It looks fantastic, especially with that beautiful border.

Christina, I could fall in love with your little one. She looks absolutely adorable in those pretty clothes. And the shawl is beautiful, too. And those little baskets—what a lovely surprise to bring to your knitting group! It’s often the little things that bring much more joy than something big.

I’m now down to the last 25 or so rounds on my tunic. I’ll post a picture when it’s finished. Things are moving a bit slower for me right now because there are just too many other things that need doing.

But my doll babies—the little ones—are gradually getting their outfits. That brings me so much joy. I’ve even designed a pair of pants with feet attached. Here’s the complete set.



And here are the two different little jackets again, for comparison.



Tonight I’ll knit the next hat. After all, there are 5 babies who need to be dressed.

You might also like these patterns. They’ve already brought joy to many users with their knitting.


Knitting socks made easy - with the mowi heel and 3 needles - knitting pattern




Easy-to-knit round collar / shoulder warmer - knitting pattern also for beginners




The tissue box decorated with butterflies and hearts, a lovely Easter gift
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Knitting for grandchildren and children also helps take our minds off things, especially when we can already picture how the little ones will look in these pieces.

Here I’m showing you a few popular designs, some of which even grow with the child for quite a while. That makes the work doubly worthwhile.


Knitting pattern - Baby pinafore dress that grows with the child up to 1.5 years




Knitting pattern - Convertible pinafore skirt, fits from 1.5 years for quite a while




Knitting pattern - grow-with-me leggings for toddlers from 1.5 years (very popular)




Knitting pattern - baby hat with buttoning scarf collar for easy dressing




Knitting pattern - children’s jacket with hood and pockets from 2.5 years




Knitting pattern - baby jacket and hat made from sock yarn with a pretty pattern, fits from 3 - 12 months and longer




Knitting pattern - convertible pinafore skirt, fits from 6 months to 3 years




Knitting pattern - leggings made from sock yarn for toddlers aged 3-5 years

What could be better than knitting for your own dolls or teddy bears—or those of your grandchildren or children? It instantly takes us back to our childhood. And that always gives me a wonderful feeling.
Here you can choose from various popular patterns to find something that would bring you joy right now.


Knitting Pattern - Overalls for Dolls or Teddy Bears (43-50 cm)




Knitting Pattern - Overalls for Small Teddy Bears or Dolls 25-35 cm




Knitting Pattern - Cute Summer Outfit for Dolls and Newborns (43-50 cm)




Knitting Pattern - Colorful Clothing Set for Dolls 40-50 cm




If you want to make the doll mom (ages 3-4) happy, just knit her this colorful matching skirt to go with it.
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Knitting Pattern - Sleeping Bag for Dolls and Newborns up to 50 cm




Knitting Pattern - 2 Pants Styles for Dolls 43-50 cm




Knitting Pattern for a matching Schlüttli cardigan with hat - RVO




Knitting Pattern - Sweater for Dolls and Teddy Bears - various sizes included




Knitting Pattern - Sweater for Bears 25-30 cm

Thanks for the lovely glimpses of spring, Petra. Nature is a bit further along where you are than it is here. We had our first mild spring day today with 14 degrees and sunshine.

This tunic is fitted at the waist with a pretty heart-shaped lace pattern at the top and a lace-patterned hem in contrasting colors. The tunic is knitted from light, airy cotton and is ideal for hot days. The pattern is written for size 40/42.

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These funny lucky bug potholders are useful helpers in the kitchen and make a great Easter gift. Very easy for beginners to crochet, too.

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Toddlers with a play shop will certainly be delighted to find a shopping bag full of lemons and carrots in their Easter basket. All pieces are also easy for beginners to crochet.

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There’s something for knitting beginners, too, that makes a nice gift: washcloths and dishcloths in six different patterns and six different colors.

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I’m also an absolute fan of raglan designs. They can be knitted in one piece from the top down. Here I’m showing you a few designs that fit dolls and, in some cases, newborns too. Children’s clothing can also be knitted wonderfully with raglan.


Raglan dress or tunic - fits from age 2 and grows with the child
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There is also a matching partner look for the doll (45-50 cm) - the same little dress.
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Raglan sweater for dolls and teddy bears - pattern includes several sizes
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This overall for dolls and teddy bears (40-50 cm) is also knitted top-down raglan style.
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You can also knit an overall with top-down raglan construction for the small teddy bears or dolls (25-35 cm).
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A cute outfit for dolls and newborns (43-50 cm)
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A Schlüttli cardigan with hat - fits dolls and newborns (43-50 cm)
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This sweater with a side button placket is knitted in the same size.
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This sweater for small teddy bears (25-30 cm) is knitted bottom-up with raglan shaping.
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This poncho made from sock yarn isn’t just easy to knit—it’s ideal for beginners with basic skills. It also playfully conceals a few extra curves. Perfect for between seasons.

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This vest creates a slimming effect—thanks to the vertical stripes that are crocheted on. It has a slightly fitted waist and is perfect for between seasons and on cool summer days. You should have some knitting experience to tackle this project. The pattern is for size 40/42.

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This poncho-style shawl flatters the figure and is a real eye-catcher. It’s fun to knit the pretty lace pattern with its waves. Perfect for going out or strolling along the beach on cool summer evenings.

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Dishcloths and washcloths are ideal for a single skein. You can also use leftover yarn from skeins for two-color knitting. Here you’ll find 6 different patterns that even beginners can easily follow.

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Of course, socks are a popular project. They’re easy to knit with just one skein of sock yarn. These socks are knitted using the simple mowi heel and three needles. You’ll find step-by-step instructions for four sizes.

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A collar scarf like this is practical, and one ball of yarn is all you need. It’s perfect for the in-between seasons—worn under a sweater—and doubles as a scarf. Perfect for those who don’t like scarves.

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When my son was still little and I was caring for a daycare child (a girl), I started sewing for both of them. Back then, I was still using an old treadle sewing machine that belonged to my mother. At some point, I stopped. I’m actually already thinking about starting again for my granddaughters. You can make a lot of things out of clothes that no longer fit me or that I don’t want to wear anymore. Back then, I also made sweaters and shirts for my son out of my own clothes. Starting with small projects would be a good idea.

Inge, nature is already a bit further along where you are than it is here. Very beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

It helps me a lot, too, because then I’m fully focused on being creative, and that feels good. I also spend less time online and focus on beautiful things. Walks outside are lovely right now, too, with everything in bloom. I’m already looking forward to gardening season. Of course, I’ll be knitting out there, too.