Latest Forum Posts by: mowi 19

That’s so cute, Inge. Enchanting!!

That’s right—almost exclusively. Because only my girlfriend and my grandchildren get gifts, and those are hand-knitted. They have more than enough toys anyway. Sometimes I just add a book.

The user below me likes to read real books.

Dear Angelika,

I wish you all the best and much happiness on your birthday and for the coming year—may it bring you joy.



Warm regards,
Monika

Wishing you all the best on your birthday and lots of joy in the year ahead.



Best wishes,
Monika

Wishing you lots of joy on your birthday and all the very best. I wish you that—and much more—for the year ahead.



Warm
regards, Monika

How about a cozy warm cowl made from leftover yarn for the whole family? Here is the pattern that you can knit up quickly.

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These knitted leggings fit toddlers from about age 2 and will grow with them for a while. Thanks to the (adjustable) straps, nothing can slip. Perfect for playing outside.

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This children's sweater with a collar made from sock yarn fits 4- to 5-year-olds. It is cozy, soft, and warm—just right for this time of year.

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(Psst… I feel the same way about going to bed.)

False. I don’t like modern furnishings at all. I love natural materials like wood. In our home, almost everything is made of wood—including the kitchen—and it’s been around for many years. Modern furniture seems pretty cold to me.

The user below me still sends real postcards for Christmas.

A friend gave me these glass lidded jars last year. Since then, I’ve hardly used Tupperware at all—just these glass jars. I absolutely love them because everything stays so fresh inside. Giving them as gifts with something inside is, of course, also a lovely idea. For example, with homemade cookies. I also store them in there, which looks decorative, too.

Thank you, Josefa. I wish you a wonderful weekend too—and all the other visitors here as well.

I’m going to use the weekend to catch up on a few things and tidy up a bit. Of course, I’ll also be taking it easy, and my knitting needles are all set and ready to go.

Oh, thanks, Andrea. I’m really looking forward to it. It’s like an early Christmas. A swap box like this is really something special.

These models can also be wonderfully crocheted from leftover yarn.

The baby shoes with a heart, very easy to crochet - crochet pattern




The little shopping bag for the play store, filled with lemons and carrots.
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Doll clothes are a really great way to use up leftover yarn beautifully. Here are a few knitted designs that are sure to bring joy to you and the doll mom.


The colorful raglan dress for dolls 45-50 cm - knitting pattern




A sweet pair of overalls for dolls 43-50 cm - knitting pattern




The matching raglan sweater - several sizes are described here - knitting pattern




Here is a crochet pattern for a diaper for a baby doll 43-50 cm




Warm onesie for dolls 43-50 cm - knitting pattern




Warm onesie for small teddy bears 25-30 cm - knitting pattern




Sweet outfit for the baby doll 43-50 cm - knitting pattern




Schlüttli and hat for the baby doll 43-50 cm - knitting pattern




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

Wow, Inge, those little cookies look delicious. I love the old recipes, too. The new ones just can’t compare. I’m going to start baking soon, too...

Yeah, I agree—it looks so cuddly.

Yes and no—if gingerbread is part of Christmas baking, then yes. We haven’t gotten to cookies yet.

The user below me goes to bed late at night.

Petra, that looks great! I would never have thought of that. Great upcycling. The idea with the glass containers is great, too. The packaging is also a gift.

Yeah, I’m looking forward to it, too. The chocolate glaze on top is definitely sooo good.

Marlene, maybe someone who knows what they’re doing could hook up your stove for you privately. Our landlord did it for us.

Steffi, do you have an invisible key-eater in the house? That’s amazing—a third mailbox.

Christina, I’m impressed! You did a great job with the pot holder. I’m a bit stumped on that one, but I think I’ll give it a try too—it can’t be that hard.

Sonja, now I know which stars you’re talking about here. I used to make those when I was a kid, too. They look great! Especially when they’re big.
I’m also really looking forward to seeing your slip-on scarf. That’s a great idea for kids. By the way, I’ve been constantly changing my plans lately. I still need to knit a new dish towel, and then I’ll start on the loop scarf for my husband. “His” one ended up going to my daughter-in-law because it matches her hat perfectly.

Have a wonderful evening, everyone!

False—when the weather’s bad, I’d rather stay inside; it’s cozier there. Otherwise, I really do enjoy being outside.

The user below me is very disciplined and tidy.

Sandra, your mulled wine gnome turned out really cute.

Now I’m already super excited, because the giant surprise package will be arriving at my place soon. I’m really looking forward to it!

Petra, there are just the two of us, too. There’s no way our gingerbread ever gets frozen. It stays fresh for a long time—probably thanks to the spices. We store it in a Tupperware container in the fridge. Works great.

Yes, Birgit, I love recipes like this, too—ones that are quick to make and taste delicious. :)

Feel free to post photos of your finished creations here. That’ll surely inspire even more visitors to try baking it themselves. Enjoy!

A little tip:
I tried a variation a while back. I baked it with cherries inside. It was absolutely delicious! But then again, it might not keep as long. Not that it’s a problem for us anyway.

Christmas decorations for the tree or table can be crocheted super quickly from leftovers. The crocheted “tinsel” in particular caused great amazement at our house.

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Ear pads for headphones are great to crochet and are much more comfortable on your ears than plastic.

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Knit headbands from colorful leftover yarn with a pretty lace pattern - here is the pattern for it. Recommended for experienced knitters.

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Toddlers ages 2 and up will stay wonderfully warm in these merino wool knit leggings, especially when playing outside. The leggings have adjustable straps and will grow with your child for a while, thanks in part to the cuffs that can be folded up at the bottom.

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This children’s sweater made from sock yarn, featuring a collar and button placket, fits 3- to 4-year-olds and is very easy to knit.

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This merino wool baby jacket with a hood is sized for 4–12 months—or so I thought. My little granddaughter actually wore it until her 2nd birthday. It’s easy to knit, provided you have some knitting experience.

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Yes, Petra, I made the loop scarf for myself. My version isn’t as wide as Sonja’s because I want to wear it as a loop scarf. It keeps me sooo warm.

Sonja, thanks! I’m also really thrilled with the finished loop scarf. Ah… the idea of splitting the puzzle between the two girls is great. That really builds the suspense—who will figure it out first?

Andrea, thanks for your feedback on the loop scarf. If the opportunity arises, I’ll take a photo of myself wearing it. Right now it’s still too warm outside for me. I hope you’ll have more time for crafts again and that your shifts aren’t too exhausting. The yarn swap package should be arriving soon, right?

Christina, thanks to you, too, for your feedback on the loop scarf. :) You’re incredibly active. Losing your bike keys is one of those things. If worse comes to worst, you’ll just have to pick the lock.

Anja, are you learning English? Well, that’ll sure put an end to boredom. It can be exciting and fun, especially with such cute words.

Steffi, that’s funny about your troll. Having coffee ready in the morning—there’s something special about that. ;-)
Mailbox keys are important, though. And if both of them are gone, you’ll need a completely different solution—maybe a new mailbox? The fact that you can knit again shows you’re already making progress in your recovery. The rest will fall into place.

I don’t have anything to show—I have to knit two new dish towels first, since I mailed them out today. I’ll need them for the photo in the pattern. My kids will try them out first; the rest will follow later.

Here’s another idea. I also thought of using cardboard boxes. You can either paint them nicely or decorate them with pretty stickers—or crochet them, of course, if you like. There are also ready-made colorful boxes that you can buy already folded. These can then double as storage boxes for the recipient.

Now it’s time for our tray-bake gingerbread again, just like every year at this time. It’s super quick to bake and simply delicious.

Tina, the tray-baked gingerbread was mine. Here’s the link:
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/134526/mein-schneller-blech-lebkuchen-das-rezept

I don’t bake stollen because I’m not really a fan of it. I’d much rather make tray-baked gingerbread and various cookies instead. Gaining weight really is a dilemma. Right now, I’m holding off on baking sweets because my pants are starting to feel tight. I need to lose a little weight first, then I’ll be back at it.

That’s right – they’re literally eating us out of house and home ;-) … uh, the dumplings

The user below me has a lot of houseplants.

These wrist warmers with a mock cable pattern can also be knitted from a single skein of fine yarn. The cable consists of knit and purl stitches.

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Even a round neck like this, which keeps your shoulders warm, can be knitted from a single skein. It looks great under a loose-fitting neckline or even as a substitute for a scarf. Very easy to follow.

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You can knit this cozy, soft loop scarf from leftover yarn or a single skein of yarn. It features a pretty knit-and-purl pattern that creates a fluffy effect. The size can also be adjusted to fit the whole family. The measurements in the pattern are perfect for adults.

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Wow, Sonja, that’s such a wonderful idea for how you’re designing your girls’ Advent calendar. You really have to think of that first. Really great. I’d already thought of gift certificates, too—for example, doing something with the kids every day: painting, crafting, going to the zoo, etc. But this is even better, and of course it doesn’t take as much work. Does everyone get their own puzzle with a different design?

Marlene, unraveling can also be very meditative… in a positive way. ;-)

I’ve now finished knitting Sonja’s loop scarf. Here’s what it looks like from both sides. Unfortunately, the lighting isn’t great today, but I think you can still see the result pretty well.

The “Scrap-Eaters” gang uses up all the leftover bits and pieces you have, including buttons and toilet paper rolls, for example. Kids can join in creatively here and make their own pencil holder.

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This pattern-mix loop scarf made from leftover yarn can be knitted for the whole family—it’s quick and easy to make.

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This colorful jacket and hat set in a pattern mix is perfect for knitting with leftover yarn. It fits dolls measuring 43–50 cm and also small newborns.

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How about some socks with a mix of patterns? These have a heel that’s very easy to knit, and using the CraSyTrio makes it even easier.

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Yeah, I’ve also used pretty towels before. And kitchen towels, too. I’m always on the lookout for pretty designs. I just found one with hearts on it—I think it was at dm. I keep things like that in stock and use them only as “wrapping material.”

Wow, what great tips! Since I’m planning to knit or crochet a doll myself someday, I find your tips very helpful.

Ina, what you’re doing with your dolls is really something special. I used to love doing that as a kid—styling dolls’ hair. I would never have come up with ideas like that, though. It’s good to know that the dolls can handle being in the water for so long. The result is really impressive. Absolutely fantastic!

Oh wow, it’s crazy how much you’ve all written. I didn’t check in here for two days, and now I can’t even keep up with reading everything.

Steffi, your sweater looks great. You can really be proud of it. It’s actually motivated me to tackle something like that again. Someday in this life...
I can’t even imagine knitting with a knitting board...

Marlene, congratulations on your 100th pattern. You’ve been really hard at work. I just finished unraveling that many stitches myself. It’s no fun—it takes a lot of patience. Don’t give up—if it’s worth it to you.

Anja, I always have a hard time remembering names, too—it’s really strange... I also keep mixing up Sonja’s kids’ names, maybe because they have such unusual names.

Sonja, the Flora yarn feels super soft and fluffy to me—so different from regular wool, because the alpaca content is pretty high. But I also have pure alpaca yarn—I think it’s 167 m/50 g. I ordered that and am already looking forward to knitting with it.

Petra, your acorn decoration looks fantastic. Very well done.

Andrea, those little cakes look delicious. I can tell you’re back in full crochet mode. Great! That really is a dream for any kids’ play kitchen. My two granddaughters’ eyes would light up because they look so real.

Christina, get well soon from me, too!

I’m going to finish knitting Sonja’s loop scarf tonight. It looks really great. I’ll post a photo tomorrow.

Have a nice, cozy evening, everyone!

Yes, I really do like doing that, more than just for two.

The user below me bakes their own bread.

Wow, what beautiful gift wrappings you have, dear Ina and Petra.

I haven’t bought any wrapping paper in years—I’ve saved it all and reuse it. For small items, I sometimes crochet a little wrapper or fold pretty calendar pages, just like Ina does.

The kids always get their gifts in gift bags, which you can buy cheaply. I then place a pretty napkin on top so the gift isn’t immediately visible. I get the bags back if they aren’t used for toys.

I also have some new colorful kitchen towels lying around that I often use to wrap gifts. That way, the wrapping itself becomes a practical gift as well. You can tie them closed with colorful ribbons or a pretty decorative safety pin.

By the way, I always save ribbons and still have a good supply on hand.

Warm socks are a must in winter. Hand-knitted ones are, of course, much better than store-bought ones. If only it weren’t for that pesky heel...

With this pattern, you’ll enjoy knitting them, because with the simple mowi heel and the CraSyTrio, everything is really easy. Here you’ll find different sizes explained, so you can delight the whole family with socks.

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A shoulder warmer is always very popular, for example this cowl collar, which is very easy to knit yourself.

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A loop scarf is always a great piece of clothing for this time of year. You can easily knit this one from leftover yarn in any size, so it’s perfect for the whole family.

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This cuddly warm sweater made from sock yarn fits 4- to 5-year-olds. The collar also keeps the neck nice and warm.

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With warm leggings made from sock yarn, toddlers are always perfectly dressed for playing outside. These leggings fit 3- to 4-year-olds and even a little longer, because they grow with them.

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Dear Sandra,

I’d also like to join in the birthday wishes, even if a little late. I read that you had a wonderful birthday and enjoyed the day after as well.

For the year ahead, I wish you many moments of happiness and hope that life brings you wonderful surprises.



Warm
regards, Monika

False—I’m definitely not a water baby, and I certainly don’t like chlorinated water.

The user below me likes to drive.

Car seat covers

Oh wow, Christina, I would have picked that yarn too—at least the blue and gray skeins. I’m a big fan of Drops, especially their merino wool. I’m sure you’ll make some beautiful things with it.

Petra, I wish you a wonderful vacation, too. Enjoy your time off!

I’m already really looking forward to the package. With a lot of luck, it’ll arrive by the end of next week; otherwise, the week after that. It’s not that far away anymore.

Ina, I think the idea of having your grandson draw the order is great.

I’ll definitely be joining again in January!

The turbo-writers are at it again. Wow, you guys are so hard-working!

Christina, I’m also really excited about the yarn and am already thinking about what else I could knit with it. I’ll probably only need one skein of each for the loop.

Oh Marion, the mouse is absolutely adorable. And thanks again for test-knitting the loop. You were super fast! I think it’s great that your husband could use it right away. Mine is already waiting for his own, too, because the two-tone one is going in the package to my daughter-in-law, since it matches the hat perfectly.

My goodness, Ruth. You make such pretty things for the dolls—I’m always thrilled and amazed. Lots of kids will enjoy these.

Yeah, Anja, things can happen fast when you send wishes out into the universe. ;-) Maybe taking a break is actually a good idea, and your inspiration will come back.

Marlene, yes, I know that impatience too. For now, I’m hoping you can finally settle into your new apartment in peace.

And I’m now more than two-thirds of the way through the loop. It’s looking really good already, and I’m really looking forward to wearing it. By the way, it takes me 11 minutes to knit one round. I timed it today. I can knit double knitting really fast now.

Do you have leftover yarn? Then I have a great leftover-yarn project for you that you can knit for the whole family. After all, a loop scarf is always useful at this time of year.

You can knit this one in any size and with any yarn weight. The pattern explains each step—with almost no abbreviations and row by row. A knitting chart is also included.

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My “Leftover Yarn Loop” pattern has just been added here. It can be knitted with any type of yarn you like and is suitable for the whole family. Whether colorful or two-tone, it always looks great. The diamond pattern, made up of knit and purl stitches, creates a pretty textured effect that also keeps you nice and warm.

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My new leftover yarn project has just been posted here. It’s a cozy loop scarf that can be knitted from any type of yarn.

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Yes, Ruth, it’s available for purchase now. Check out bod.de. Enter the title and the author’s name, and you’ll find it. It’s really very sweetly written.