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Wow, Ines, look at everything you’ve picked out. As far as I can tell, there’s even something from me in there. It’s truly a joy to see how the yarn changes hands and then something beautiful can be created from it. I’m really thrilled with this swap package.

The process of passing it on is going incredibly fast this time. By the way, are you still using the first box? It’s exciting that it’s still holding up.

Gloomy days are easy to get through when you’re knitting with colorful yarn—especially when it’s so wonderfully cozy. With this pattern, you can knit any size—from a doll’s blanket to a large sofa throw. You don’t need to sew anything together here, either, because the pieces are simply joined by knitting them in a specific order.
It’s perfect for individual leftover balls of yarn of any kind.

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Wow, Steffi, I think it’s great that you want to knit that purple sweater now. That yarn was just meant for you—it was just too thin for me. You’re moving super fast with your sweater production.

Christina, the yarn from the sleeping bag is a wool-polyester blend, but it’s not sock yarn. The yellow one was a single skein with a similar blend and thickness. I’ll probably knit some more doll clothes from the colorful yarn—it’s great for mixing and matching. Merle still needs quite a few more outfits, after all.

Thanks, Christina, for your comment. It’s really a lot easier than it looks.
Yes, Sonja’s little bears in DF are my favorites too.

Thanks, Ines. :) You’re really building up the suspense with your new project. I’m looking forward to seeing your photo.

Steffi, I personally like the female dragon even better—those colors are just more my style. It turned out absolutely beautiful. A real monster of a project.

Marlene, that’s something completely new. A tulip—I’m curious to see it.

This colorful blanket puts you in a good mood the moment you start knitting it. It can be knitted with any yarn and in any size. The pieces are knitted together, not sewn. Everything is clearly explained, so colorful leftover skeins can be turned into something lovely.

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Wow, everyone, there’s quite a buzz here! Just two days away, and there are whole novels to read and lots of beautiful new things to admire.

I especially like Marion’s tunic—it caught my eye right away. I’d love to wear that myself; I’m totally in love with it. That’s such a fantastic yarn—it creates such beautiful stripes. Awesome!! I had no idea you were so into home renovations, too. ;-)

Sonja, regarding your question—there’s a second washcloth in different colors.

By the way, thanks to everyone for the feedback on the bunny washcloths!
Christina, regarding your question about which yarn I used—it’s Drops Safran, 160 m/50g.
As for your question about the sleeves on the jacket—I like both raglan and straight-set-in sleeves. It’s not always an easy decision for me either. It depends on which pattern I want to use where in the knitted piece.

Ines, you’re hard at work again. Renovating—that’s something I have absolutely no desire to do.
I don’t actually think I’m that fast with my projects, at least in my opinion. I just treat myself to 1–2 hours during the day and in the evening while watching movies—though those are usually just audio dramas. ;-)

Marlies, I wish you peace and harmony at home and hope the storm spares you. I also think it’s important to have your own opinion. I didn’t have a good experience with always giving in during my first marriage. But now I’ve been in a happy relationship for 34 years, where everyone is allowed to have their own opinion and express it. I couldn’t do without that anymore.

Steffi, I’m looking forward to seeing your sweater.

Petra, I’m also really bad at felting shoes. For one thing, they usually turn out too small, and on top of that, they don’t have a very nice shape. I’m definitely no pro at this. Your shoes turned out really well the second time around, though. I’m sure you’ll find a use for the smaller ones.

Anja, your hat looks great, and the pom-pom is really perfect. I cut out some cardboard templates for this—just like Petra. I haven’t tried the finished ones yet. I just checked out am… and ordered a set right away—from the Ayasee brand; it comes with 4 pieces. Thanks for the tip. The inner reinforcement in your hat is also a great idea. That’ll keep your ears warmer.

Ruth, if the jacket was still usable for your daughter, that’s at least a good solution.
Your little Cupid turned out very cute—and it’s a great idea.

Today I finished the sleeping bag for my little baby—little Merle. I’m totally in love with the little one; she looks sooo cute in it.

I’m really passionate about knitting. Crocheting comes in second. Back when my son was little, I used to sew a lot. And I could see myself taking that up again someday. Though I’d need days with twice as many hours for that. ;-)

Dear Zizibella,

I’d also like to send you my warmest congratulations. Take care and let yourself be properly celebrated and pampered.



Warm regards,
Monika

Dear Ilona,

today is your birthday, and it’s time to celebrate. Enjoy this day to the fullest, along with all the lovely surprises it brings. May this new year of your life bring you health, joy, many wonderful ideas, and plenty of happy moments.



Wishing you all this from the bottom of my heart.
Monika

Congratulations and best wishes for the year ahead. May it bring you joy.



Warm regards,
Monika

For everyone who would like to knit socks sometime but doesn’t feel like dealing with the complicated heel, this knitting pattern is now the solution. The mowi heel is very easy, and the CraSyTrio makes it even easier.

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Great, Steffi, I’m so glad! I was thinking of making a sweater for myself at first, too, but I didn’t have any yarn in a matching color. Now you do. And just like that, the yarn can be turned into a pretty sweater. Awesome!

Dear Sarah,

I’d like to send you my warmest birthday wishes. You have a very beautiful shop, and I wish you every success with it and lots of new ideas.



Warm
regards, Monika

Wow, Steffi, that’s great that you were able to find so much for yourself. I’m especially happy that you picked out the purple yarn I sent. It just looks thick, Ina. It’s very soft and fluffy, but the yarn itself is actually very thin. I’m curious to see what beautiful things you’ll make with it. Since I just couldn’t decide what to make with it myself, I passed it on.

Have a wonderful Sunday, everyone!

A colorful patchwork blanket like this is fun to knit and just right for gloomy, cold days. It’s easy to knit, even for beginners with basic skills. Any size is possible, and any yarn. Do you have lots of colorful balls of yarn in the same yarn weight left over? Then you can get started right away.

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This colorful feel-good blanket brings color into gray everyday life, starting while you knit it. You can use any yarn here and knit any size you like. That way, colorful leftover skeins can be wonderfully turned into a warm blanket.

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The colorful Feel-Good Blanket makes gloomy days a little brighter. It can be knitted in any size and with any yarn. Also suitable for beginners with basic skills.

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Happy weekend to you all! The weather is still calm for now, but it’s going to get increasingly stormy. No big deal—there’s plenty of wool.

Great, Steffi, that you have the package now. I’m really happy for all of you here and am very excited to see what you’ll choose and how the contents change over time.

Enjoy the weekend!

Marlies, it’s so sweet that the little dog is being so well protected by his new owner. And it’s a huge compliment that your husband praised it, too. You can really be proud of that. By the way, there’s no sign of spring here. It’s super unpleasant outside.

Dear Sonja, none of us has sunshine all the time. But even this will pass. I hope you all get back on your feet soon and that your joy in life grows. What knitting needles can do… I know that too.

Marlene, little cute things like a bookmark are a lovely way to use up leftover yarn and bring joy.

Steffi, you can look forward to the swap package as early as tomorrow. It’s going to be a wonderful weekend for you. :)

I’ve almost finished the first bunny washcloth. Just need to add the border. At least now I can show you the color combination—perfect for Easter.




Today I picked out some yarn for the little sleeping bag for the doll baby. It’s just too much to watch her shiver like that. ;-) In the meantime, I’ve wrapped her up in a blanket. Let yourself be surprised. The sleeping bag will surely be finished soon. I’m already looking forward to knitting it.

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone.

Yes, dear Ina, the yarn I picked out is really beautiful. I already suspected you’d included the felting yarn for the nests. As for the sock yarn—I decided today—I’m going to knit a sweater vest for Linja. The yarn is otherwise too scratchy and too thick, as I found out from the gauge swatch. But this way, it’s something completely different for a change.

Marlies, I’ll be knitting up the sock yarn soon—I’ll definitely show you the result here once it’s finished. I wanted to send the package out as quickly as possible to cut down on the wait.

Steffi, you can look forward to the package tomorrow—it’ll arrive at your place then. I’m curious to see what you’ll pick out.

Andrea, you still have a little while to wait, but there’s definitely going to be something nice in there for you. I think this swap is totally exciting—it’s like Christmas and waiting for the Christ Child.

Happy birthday and best wishes for the year ahead.



Best wishes
Monika

All the best on your birthday and here’s to another year filled with many happy moments. I wish this for you from the bottom of my heart.



Monika

If you’re a quick crocheter, you can whip up this diaper for dolls (43–50 cm) very quickly and easily using leftover yarn. It’s a gift that will make any doll mom happy.

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A colorful hairband made from leftover yarn is also a pretty gift that brings joy. Recommended for experienced knitters.

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This fun little lucky beetle, which hangs in the kitchen as a splash of color and is always ready to protect your hands from hot pots, is also just the thing to comfort the soul. Even beginners can easily crochet it.

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The best comforters for children big and small are still a beloved teddy bear or doll. It often takes very little to make the eyes of a doll or teddy mom light up—just a pretty new piece of clothing. Here you’ll find a selection of the most popular designs:


Colorful raglan dress for dolls 45–50 cm - knitting pattern




Sweet overalls for dolls 43–50 cm - knitting pattern




Matching raglan sweater - in several sizes - knitting pattern




Crochet pattern for a diaper for a baby doll 43–50 cm




Cozy onesie for dolls 43–50 cm - knitting pattern




Cozy onesie for small teddy bears 25–30 cm - knitting pattern




Summer outfit for the baby doll 43–50 cm - knitting pattern




Colorful clothing set for dolls made from leftover yarn - knitting pattern




Schlüttli and hat for baby dolls 43–50 cm - knitting pattern




Sweater with side button placket for dolls 43–50 cm - knitting pattern




Sweater for small teddy bears 25–30 cm - knitting pattern


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My all-time popular Top 3 in the shop


Top 1 - Knit socks very easily with the mowi heel and 3 needles - knitting pattern




Top 2 - The colorful skirt for ages 3-4 - knitting pattern (see image above)


Top 3 - The convertible pinafore dress for toddlers, fits for several years - knitting pattern

My current popular top 3 in the shop are:

Top 1 - The Colorful Skirt for 3- to 4-Year-Olds - Knitting Pattern




Top 2 - Overalls for Teddy Bears and Dolls 25-30 cm - Knitting Pattern




Top 3 - Raglan Sweater for Dolls and Teddy Bears, Several Sizes - Knitting Pattern

Christina, your bunnies turned out absolutely adorable in blue and red. I’m also almost finished with my first shawl. I just had to get it on the needles for a bit in between other projects.

Steffi, you’re amazing—a second dragon!! Awesome, I admire your patience.
Picking up stitches from the edge... ahem... isn’t exactly my favorite thing either.

So, now I’m going to start thinking about what the sleeping bag for the little cutie should look like.

I experimented again with a new bread roll dough - it turned into different shapes. The baguettes turned out really delicious too.

Yes, everyone, a real treasure chest is waiting for you, too. I’ve seen that it’s full of things the individual recipients have been hoping for. Let yourself be surprised.

Right now I’m working on something else, but then… soon I’ll be knitting a sweater for my granddaughter using the sock yarn. I’ll mix it with some leftover yarns that go well with it.

Wow, you guys are so productive. That’s just amazing!

Steffi, I’ve never heard of that “3-needle bind off” before. I’ll have to ask Google about it... ;-)
A mouse at the bird feeder? Well, I’m sure it was hungry, too. It doesn’t usually find anything else to eat. It’s actually rare that it even stayed put.

Marlene, you’ve been hard at work again—your shawl is sure to turn out beautiful.

Ruth, your shawl has lovely colors and looks cozy. Your photo turned out absolutely gorgeous again. There’s so much patience that goes into it—it wouldn’t be my thing. The gratitude of your grandchildren really does motivate you. That’s a gift for life. Your Barbie clothes turned out very pretty again, too. You’re just an expert at these mini projects. The owl mask is also a great idea now that it’s Carnival season. Awesome!

Marlies, that little dog is super cute. I’d adopt him in a heartbeat. Maybe the real-life version will do the same and think the baby is for her.
The knit sweater with the cables looks great, too. It’s nice that you still have a photo of it.
No, I haven’t started on the sleeping bag yet. Right now, I’m working on that cute cloth with the cuddly bunnies. It’s going to be an Easter washcloth for one of my grandkids.

Petra, the teddy bear looks absolutely adorable—you fall in love with it right away. I’d adopt that one in a heartbeat, too. The pattern on the headband looks great.

Andrea, such a cute bunny has come into the world thanks to you. It’s truly a very loving gift.

If you want to get the box out already ... this one weighs just under 650 g, so it’s very light.

Yay, the package arrived today—and it’s already on its way to Steffi. With any luck, it’ll be there by the weekend.

I was so happy with what was inside:



I’ll knit the sock yarn—along with other scraps—into a sweater for Linja’s 6th birthday. She loves blue, so this is perfect. The felting yarn will be turned into a new home for squirrels. And I already have an idea for the Drops yarn… it’ll take a little while.

Since the box was already a bit battered, I had to tape it up pretty thoroughly all over. The next recipients can start looking to see if they can find a suitable replacement. Unfortunately, I only had one that was 600 g heavier. The Post-Shop sent it back to me because of that. For Hermes, it was 8 cm too “big.”

Now I hope all the other recipients enjoy the surprise package. There are still some lovely items waiting for you.

I wish you all the best and happiness on your birthday, and may this new year bring you lots of joy. May you never run out of yarn or anything else you need for your crafts.



Warm regards,
Monika

I'd also like to join in the birthday wishes and wish you all the best and happiness for the year ahead.



Warm regards
Monika

Dear Silvia,

Wishing you all the best on your birthday and many wonderful surprises.



Warm regards,
Monika

Washcloths and dishcloths are wonderful to knit. Here you can knit 6 different patterns and colors so they can be easily told apart.

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These lucky ladybug oven mitts spread good cheer, make a great gift, and always look after your hands to protect you from hot pots. They are also easy for beginners to crochet.

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This tissue box cover sits in our bathroom and also in the kitchen. They are crocheted in matching colors. Very easy to make with leftover yarn and very decorative.

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And here are a few more designs especially for premature babies and newborns (also fit dolls approx. 50 cm tall).


Sweater with side button placket - raglan from the top
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Schlüttli cardigan (RVO) with hat
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Small warm sleeping bag
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Colorful cardigan with hat
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Cute summer outfit
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Warm romper - Go to the knitting pattern




Crocheted sleeping bag - Go to the crochet pattern




Dungarees - Go to the knitting pattern

A baby dress that grows with your child up to about 1.5 years
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The baby blanket with a heart and lots of love in it.
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Hat with a buttoned shawl collar - very comfortable for mother and baby
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Baby pants with a pretty pattern that looks good on both sides
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The matching baby jacket with hat in the same pattern.
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This pinafore dress fits the baby and still fits at age 3.
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This headband can then be knitted from the leftover yarn.
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Baby's first cuddly bear - knitted by Grandma (very easy)
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A baby summer pants pattern that grows with your child from 3 - 18 months
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Baby shoes with a heart, very easy to crochet
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Baby pinafore dress with a lace pattern, also grows with your child
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Of course, a sleeping bag is a must too.
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First baby jacket with a hood and pretty heart lace pattern
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Baby leggings made from sock yarn - even the thickest diaper fits comfortably in here
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Baby winter set made from sock yarn - hat, scarf, gloves, and socks
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Baby jacket with hood - fits from 3 - 18 months
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Dishcloths are always a great way to use up scraps. These are easy to knit, and you’ll learn 6 different patterns at the same time.

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You can make a toddler with a doll (43–50 cm) very happy with a diaper like this. It’s quick to crochet and very easy to use thanks to the Velcro closure.

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You can easily knit a raglan sweater for a small teddy bear or doll using this pattern. Here you’ll find several sizes—from about 25 to 50 cm.

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These little ghost bag charms are great for small scraps and little gifts.

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A button-up shawl collar like this is practical and can also be knitted beautifully from leftover sock yarn.

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A pair of leggings for a doll (40–50 cm) is also great for using up small scraps.

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A mini sleeping bag like this for small dolls or teddy bears up to 20 cm in size can be knitted from just a few scraps.

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With the “Scrap-Eaters” gang, you can crochet and use up all kinds of small scraps—even buttons.

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A shopping bag for the play store, filled with lemons and carrots—very easy.

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You can also easily crochet food for the play kitchen—toast, butter, a fried egg, pasta, and vegetables.

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You can knit these wrist warmers from leftover merino wool. The slip-stitch pattern is also explained in the pattern.

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A small pouch for 10 tissues—an eye-catcher wherever it’s placed.

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These fun egg cozies are crocheted very quickly from tiny scraps.

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That’s sooo great! I’m really looking forward to it—I got the notification today, and it’s supposed to arrive tomorrow. I’m sooo excited to see what’s inside. Of course, I’ll take a photo.

Thanks, Ina!

Wow, spring’s already here for you? We’re seeing snowdrops too—they’re popping up despite the snow. And I spotted a few tips of bulb plants today as well. But the birds aren’t singing here yet; they’re still in the throes of winter blues and don’t even want suet balls anymore.

Your knitting technique—I’ve never heard of that before; it sounds interesting.

Baby Blanket with a Heart—a whole lot of love is knitted right into it. It’s cozy and soft, made of merino wool, and keeps the baby nice and warm.

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Oh Steffi, your two fur babies are quite something and very cuddly. It’s nice that they get along so well.

So, the shawl is now pretty much finished (except for the last few ends). But I’ll probably crochet an edging along the very top with the dark yarn. That will make it a bit sturdier there. In any case, otherwise it doesn’t need to be blocked. The photo didn’t turn out as nice color-wise as I would have liked. But at least I can show it.




And now the little new baby keeps looking at me as if it’s freezing. It really needs a sleeping bag first. My fingers are just itching to start... At least I was good this time and finished knitting the shawl first.

Hi jutta-reindl,

with bank transfers, it seems you won’t be able to access the pattern until the payment has been received. Once it’s been received, you’ll find it under “Downloads.”

Best regards, Monika

A true classic is this colorful skirt for 3- to 4-year-olds. It’s also a great way to knit in colorful leftover yarn.

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My absolute highlight is the socks with the mowi heel. You can make them even if you’ve never knitted socks before. It’s explained using 3 needles, the CraSyTrio. But it also works great with a set of double-pointed needles.

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This shoulder warmer / cowl is easy for beginners (with knitting experience) to knit too. Everyone simply has to have it.

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This convertible pinafore dress for toddlers fits from 1.5 years old for quite a while. It has knitted-in little hearts and can be worn with or without straps.

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Steffi, that’s amazing. Bedding that looks like it’s knitted. That would’ve probably ended up in my shopping cart, too.

Sandra, that baby book is a real hit! You really make such special gifts. Did you design all of that yourself? I wouldn’t be surprised.

Marlies, are you sewing a puppy? I’m really curious to see what it looks like.

OMG, Petra! The “Hope Bear” is so cute in his outfit. He looks really proud in his new pants, too. Absolutely adorable! I was actually planning to wait until tomorrow to post again. But photos of the little bear—I just can’t resist. Your bear is sure to be a great comfort.

Anja, you definitely want to show us a photo—right?

I finished the shawl for my friend tonight. Tomorrow I just have to weave in the loose ends.

Thank you from me, too, dear Ina. I think it’s wonderful that you’re giving us all this special treat. After all, what could be nicer—and more exciting—than a surprise yarn package?

I’m really looking forward to it.