Latest Forum Posts by: mowi 19

R – Cut or buy roses, then enjoy them on the table every day.

Andrea, that little colorful one looks super cute. Yes, I’ve been thinking about you and your final push this September a lot. Now you still have a great chance to say goodbye to nature there. It really is uniquely beautiful. I hope everything goes super smoothly for you. I can already imagine the joy you’ll share with your family. You’ll surely enjoy it very much, and knowing you, probably with some delicious cake and coffee.

Ruth, your temperature blanket looks very colorful—an interesting mix of colors. You still have a little while to go until the end of the year.

Doll clothes can also be knitted or crocheted wonderfully from leftover yarn. Here are a few designs that are sure to delight any doll or teddy mom—not just at Christmas.

The diaper for a baby doll (43-50 cm) - very easy crochet pattern




Colorful little raglan dress for dolls 43-50 cm - knitting pattern




Overalls for dolls 43-50 cm - knitting pattern




Raglan sweater in various sizes for dolls or teddies - knitting pattern




Coverall for dolls 43-50 cm - or teddies too - knitting pattern




Coverall for small teddies 25-30 cm - knitting pattern




Sweet outfit for baby dolls 43-50 cm - knitting pattern




Clothing set for dolls 43-50 cm - knitting pattern




Leggings for dolls 43-50 cm - knitting pattern




Colorful cardigan with hat for dolls 43-50 cm - knitting pattern




Sleeping bag for mini stuffed animals up to 20 cm - knitting pattern




Pants for dolls 43-50 cm - knitting pattern




Schlüttli cardigan with hat for dolls 43-50 cm - knitting pattern




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




Sweater and sleeping bag for teddies 35-40 cm - knitting pattern




Striped pants for teddies 40 cm - knitting pattern




Raglan sweater for teddies 25-30 cm - knitting pattern




Sporty summer outfit for teddies 25-30 cm - very easy knitting pattern

These cute little gnomes are great to crochet from small leftovers. The size can be varied, and so can the faces.

As an Advent calendar, they are a very special idea. Filled with small gifts, a new gnome is there every day until December 24.

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This tissue box can be crocheted from colorful leftover yarn and is also a great gift idea.

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A few poinsettias that work well as tree ornaments, appliqués, or table scatter decorations. Easy and quick to crochet.

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A little tissue pouch like this fits in any handbag or jacket pocket and is easy and quick to crochet. Also perfect for hiding small gifts.

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This headband for babies is quickly knitted from leftovers.

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Wrist warmers in a matching look - knitted from leftover merino. A simple yet pretty pattern with slipped stitches.

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At any time of year, you can bring a cheerful, colorful spring meadow to your table with this. Everything can be crocheted from leftovers - various egg cozies, egg cups, placemats, coasters, and scatter decorations. The picture shows only a small selection.

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If you have or know a toddler, you can crochet this food for their play kitchen - toast, fried egg, vegetables, butter, pasta. Also suitable for beginners.

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For toddlers with a play store, you can crochet this little shopping bag and add lemons and carrots right away. Very easy to make.

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I also crocheted these cute baby booties with hearts from leftovers. Simple and charming.

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Headbands with a lace pattern are also a great idea for using up leftovers beautifully.

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These leftover gobblers use up everything that is still left over. Even buttons and toilet paper rolls. Children can help out too and decorate them creatively. They are great to use as holders for needles or pens.

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Quick Christmas decorations - also for the tree - are very easy and quick to crochet. Give it a try.

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This collar+scarf can also be knitted wonderfully from leftover yarn.

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These little "good spirits" are very easy to crochet and can then go along everywhere, for example as bag charms, keychains, or in the car.

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Now this is something different. Ladybugs hanging on the kitchen wall, waiting to be used for hot pots or baking sheets.

They are super easy to crochet and make a wonderful gift idea.

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Here is an owl with a very special job. It guards the room door and reliably shows whether entry is welcome or not. Especially popular with children and very easy to crochet.

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The door guardian is also available as a little bear. Here it is. Both are a lovely gift idea for Christmas. Also indispensable for a home office.

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So, Sonja, I have to say, I’m totally in love with your blanket. The motif alone makes it look so fluffy and cozy—perfect for snuggling up under. I can totally imagine your daughter sleeping wonderfully under it.

Where exactly are you planning to add an extension piece? To me, it looks finished. I’d guess the sides are getting extended. It’s definitely a little masterpiece, and you’ve put an incredible amount of love into it. And now your other daughter wants a blanket too… so you’ve got your work cut out for you. Just make sure no other family members or friends come to you with requests. ;-)

I wish everyone here a wonderful Wednesday. The sun is shining here, and it’s almost 20 degrees in the shade. I’m going to enjoy being outside.

O – Harvesting fruit in the garden—or simply enjoying it

I wrapped up August with a swing for squirrels

that need a little TLC. I started September with a cardigan for my granddaughter—I just need to sew on the sleeves.

Cuddling—with the kids, your partner, your pets, or your teddy bears ;-)

Take time every day for something nice, like crafts

I’m so glad, Birgit, that I put a smile on your face.
Best wishes, Monika

Wow, you’ve all been so busy writing and crafting!

Ines, thanks for the feedback on the animal homes. :-)
I know that—the grandchildren’s parents have their own ideas. Otherwise, I probably would’ve showered them with things they don’t like. You’ll get your chance yet—just wait and see.
Your little dog is soooo cute! That’s such a cozy baby gift. He’ll love it. Crocheting with yarn like that is quite an art. I know what I’m talking about.

Marlene, it’s lovely to see how your shawl is coming along. I admire your patience with lace patterns like that. That looks like very fine yarn.

Sonja, if you crocheted your washcloths a little bigger, they’d make perfect pot holders. But as washcloths for kids—or those who are still kids at heart—they just look totally cute.

Today, the nests and the swing were sent off and will provide a new home for little birds and a little squirrel named Toni Sleepyhead. Before shipping them, I took a photo so you can see the big difference before and after felting. Take a look:



Yes, the next swing is finished and will be felted soon. This time it’s in warm shades of red—I think they’re really beautiful and cozy too.



Now I’m going to keep knitting Linja’s jacket for a bit—I need a break from those thick 9 mm needles.

Enjoying days off—maybe with breakfast in bed

Dear Birgit,

I’d also like to offer you my belated birthday wishes. May you never run out of ideas that bring joy to so many people. Of course, I hope your new year is filled with good health and a zest for life.

I wish this for you from the bottom of my heart, along with a bouquet of flowers from my garden.
Monika

Knitting socks—with the mowi heel and 3 needles or the CraSyTrio, it’s brilliantly easy. Try it out. Maybe they’ll be the first socks of your life, and you’ll be really proud of the result.

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Wow, Ina, your tomatoes look so delicious!! And then there’s freshly baked bread to go with them. My mouth is really watering, even though we just had some delicious lentil soup.

Can you believe it—the colorful swing just found a new home. It’ll be the winter home for a little squirrel that’s only 6 weeks old. Soooo cute!! It’s still being carried around to keep it warm. And now it’s getting this lovely home. I’m so happy about it. It’s always such a special experience to hand over the finished pieces.

Once the second swing is done, I’ll get back to knitting Linja’s jacket. I already figured out today how to continue with the sleeves.

Have a wonderful evening and a great start to the week, everyone.

Yes, Ruth, that’s right. With such vibrant colors and cozy, soft yarn, knitting is really fun. However, using a 9 mm needle is pretty hard on the joints. I have to take breaks every now and then. Today I want to finish the second swing; I’m already on the last two rounds at the top. Then I just need to add the hanging loops and weave in the ends. I’ll take a photo later to show just how big the difference is before and after felting. It’s huge!

Have a cozy Sunday, everyone! It’s raining on and off here, and it’s only about 15 degrees. Summer is supposed to come back in the middle of next week, which I’m really looking forward to.

Inge, I’m always amazed by the wonderful things you sew—and with embroidery, too. That way, you always have truly one-of-a-kind pieces. Fantastic!

Wowww, you have some amazing treasures! I have a few of those too, but not nearly as many. I’d never use them all up anyway. The idea that kids enjoy sorting them—that might be right up my 5-year-old granddaughter’s alley. She’s currently making beaded necklaces with great patience. When she comes over again, I’ll ask her if she’d like to try sorting them.

C – Crochet or knit ctc

Here’s the forgotten Z:

spending time together and enjoying a delicious meal with family or friends

Christina, I hope you have a wonderful vacation. Enjoy it. Your iPad can take a break, too. :)

Marlene, you’re always so hard at work. I’m curious to see what your shawl looks like once it’s grown a bit.

I’m currently in full swing with my squirrel swing production. The colorful one is now finished—it came out of the washing machine today. And the next one is already on the needles and growing taller.

Here are the photos before and after felting.





And here’s the new swing:



I thought long and hard about whether the second one should be a drey. But I’d need 400 g of felting wool for that, and I only have 350 g. So I decided to knit two more swings instead. That way, I can make one more caretaker happy. I can still scrape together 50 g of leftover yarn, so that should be enough for two more swings. The squirrels can really make themselves cozy in them.

A pretty, colorful leftover-yarn project is this raglan sweater. It knits up quickly. Several sizes are knitted here, so you can dress both dolls and teddy bears.

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For this doll diaper, all you need is a few colorful scraps of leftover yarn, and the baby doll (43-50 cm tall) has a diaper too.

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A colorful overall for dolls (43-50 cm) is also easy to knit from leftover yarn. It fits teddy bears too.

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Of course, there is also a colorful top-down raglan overall for smaller teddy bears (25-30 cm).

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This doll clothing set for dolls sized 45-50 cm is very pretty and colorful.

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So the doll's little mom can be dressed in a matching look, there is a colorful little skirt to go with it for 3- to 4-year-olds.

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This lucky ladybug oven mitt is a truly pretty splash of color. It brightens up any kitchen and is sure to bring lots of joy as a gift, too. Very easy to crochet.

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This tissue box cover can be crocheted from lots of colorful leftover yarn and looks very decorative anywhere.

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R – Collecting red leaves in the forest

Baby dolls absolutely must have a diaper. With this diaper, you’re guaranteed to make a doll mommy happy. It fits dolls that are 43–50 cm tall.

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A warm sweater made from sock yarn will be needed soon. It fits 4–5-year-olds and is wonderfully soft and cozy.

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For toddlers aged 1 and up, these sock-yarn pants are just the right clothing for the playground or a walk. They keep them nice and warm because they have straps, so nothing can slip down.

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N – Trying out new games with the family and having lots of fun doing it.

H – Doing crafts while listening to beautiful music in a cozy, warm room

D... Crocheting thick yarn scraps into animal nests

Since I have very fine hair, perms were the solution for me for a long time. But then my hair got damaged from them, and my scalp suffered a lot too.

A natural hairstylist gave me such a great haircut that I haven’t had a perm in several years now. My hair has recovered well in the meantime, and I’m doing just fine without curls.

Dear friends,

fall has its good moments, too. When it gets cooler and stormier outside again, we make ourselves cozy in our favorite warm spot with our knitting needles and cozy yarn. Or with lots of craft supplies, fabric, or whatever other materials you like to work with.

What makes fall special for you? I’m sure you can think of something, right? Even if it’s just baking a cake, listening to music, or something else entirely...

Here, from A to Z, we can share wonderful ideas with other visitors that help us enjoy the fall. I’m excited to hear your ideas. :)


I (Monika) will start right away with A:
Going through all my yarn stash and happily realizing that I have enough for the winter. What a feeling! :)

Thanks! I’ll be spending this early autumn weather with my yarn and knitting needles, and I’m really looking forward to it.

Wow, you’ve all been hard at work on your mosaics again. Steffi, I think your first attempt is great, too. You did a great job. It’s too bad you hurt yourself so badly, though. But that will heal, too. However, it looks like you’ll have to take a break from some of your projects for now and give yourself some rest.

Sonja, I’m absolutely blown away by your beautiful side project. It looks fantastic! Did those turn out to be washcloths or pot holders—or both? Either way, it’s a great idea.

As for my “unraveling project,” I’ve gotten to the point where I’ve finished the body. Now all that’s left are the sleeves. Here’s what the jacket for Linja looks like now:



And guess what—two days ago, an angel named Ina sent me a package full of colorful felted wool scraps and skeins. I was sooo happy about it. It was like a wish come true. Now I can knit a beautiful, colorful swing for squirrels out of it. I couldn’t help myself and started right away last night, full of joy. So you can picture the beautiful colors and the swing, I took photos of the current progress from all angles today. The swing is going to be beautifully colorful this time.







And since I still have other leftover yarn, I’m sure I’ll even be able to put together a second one. That’ll make one—or two—squirrel caretakers absolutely thrilled.

Have a cozy evening, everyone. With this weather, soft, cuddly yarn is truly the best thing ever.

The socks with the brilliantly simple-to-knit mowi heel are especially popular. Here it’s explained using the CraSyTrio, which makes it even easier.

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Also very popular with beginners is this cowl / shoulder warmer, which can be knitted from one skein.

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This convertible pinafore dress for toddlers from 1.5 years is also very popular. It fits for at least 3 years.

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A popular gift project is this cover for a tissue box. It can be crocheted in favorite colors or from colorful leftover yarn.

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The overalls for small teddy bears (25–30 cm) are very popular and easy to knit.

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The leggings made from sock yarn are ideal for toddlers, especially now in fall and winter. They fit ages 3 to 5.

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The Schlüttli with hat fits dolls sized 43–50 cm and also small newborns.

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This sweater with a side button placket is the same size, too.

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Your pancakes look really delicious, Andrea. At least, that’s what we call them here.

I baked Steffi’s recipe for oatmeal-chocolate cookies. Hmmm… they taste absolutely delicious!! I always set some aside for us—we have a few every afternoon with our coffee.

These are the most popular patterns in my shop:


No. 1: Socks with the Ingeniously Simple Mowi Heel – knitting pattern




No. 2: The Colorful Kids’ Skirt – see above – knitting pattern


No. 3: The Convertible Strap Skirt for Toddlers Aged 1.5 Years and Up (will fit for at least 3 years) – knitting pattern

The most popular patterns in my shop right now are these:


No. 1: The Sweater for Little Bears (25–30 cm) – knitting pattern




No. 2: The Colorful Skirt for 3–4-Year-Olds – knitting pattern




No. 3: The Colorful Kids’ Jacket with Pockets and Hood, fits ages 2.5 and up – knitting pattern

Of course, doll clothes are an absolute must when it comes to toys. Here you can choose from various models—for teddies or dolls.


Summer outfit for small teddies (25-30 cm) - knitting pattern




Small sweater for teddies of the same size - knitting pattern




Striped pants, very easy, for 40 cm teddies - knitting pattern




Raglan sweater for baby dolls 43-50 cm - knitting pattern




Schlüttli cardigan with hat for baby dolls 43-50 cm - knitting pattern




Pants for dolls 43-50 cm - knitting pattern




Sleeping bag for dolls 40-50 cm - knitting pattern




Sleeping bag -2 models- for dolls and teddies up to 20 cm - knitting pattern




Cardigan with hat for dolls 43-50 cm - knitting pattern




Leggings for dolls 43-50 cm - knitting pattern




Clothing set for dolls 45-50 cm - knitting pattern




Sweet outfit for baby dolls 43-50 cm - knitting pattern




Overalls for teddies 25-30 cm - knitting pattern




Overalls for dolls or teddies 43-50 cm - knitting pattern




Raglan sweater for chubby teddies 45-60 cm - knitting pattern




Diaper for baby dolls 43-50 cm - easy crochet pattern




Sleeping bag for dolls or teddies up to 50 cm, fits in a doll stroller - crochet pattern




Raglan sweater in several sizes - knitting pattern




Overalls for dolls 43-50 cm - knitting pattern




Little raglan dress for dolls 45-50 cm - knitting pattern

When knitting or crocheting toys or doll clothes, the inner child that somehow still lives in all of us is delighted. My grandchildren love the handmade toys I make. Here are a few ideas that might delight your grandchildren or little ones too.


Baby's first cuddly teddy bear is very easy for beginners to knit too. It is soft and cuddly and can also be washed easily.

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There is also perfectly matching clothing for this little bear—a swaddle/sleeping bag and a matching sweater.

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Little children are easy to delight with self-crocheted toys. For example, with food for the play kitchen. Then the dolls can also have toast with butter and a fried egg, or noodles with various vegetables. Everything is very easy for beginners to crochet too.

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How about a shopping bag for the play store—that can then be filled right away with lemons and carrots. Very easy to crochet.

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Children with a Puky, balance bike, or tricycle are sure to be happy about this bag, which fits right on there. That way, for example, their favorite cuddly toys can come along for the ride.

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Bags are popular with little children anyway. This shoulder bag is great for a fall walk and can be adjusted to the child's size. It is even suitable for kindergarten. Recommended for advanced crocheters.

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These two door hangers are a very special kind of toy. The bear and the owl replace the need for a key on the bedroom door, and children are happy when they can signal that they want to play in peace for a while—without being disturbed.

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Little gnomes delight children too, and these can also be crocheted very well as an Advent calendar—very simply from colorful leftover yarn and in different sizes.

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Dear Tanja,

I'm sending you warm birthday wishes. Take good care of yourself and enjoy this day that belongs only to you.

Here is a floral greeting from my garden.



All the best,
Monika

Ines, your little grandson is truly something special and will surely be eagerly awaited and celebrated when he arrives. That’ll be a great joy for you, and your needles are already working overtime—aren’t they?

... lots of leftover yarn shrank

For big or little doll moms or dads, the best gift is ... doll clothes! It’s such a lovely thing to dress the doll (or the teddy bear) in something new. And colorful leftover yarn is plenty for that. Here are a few designs (of many) that are sure to make great gifts.

The overalls for dolls measuring 43-50 cm - knitting pattern




The matching raglan sweater - description for various sizes - knitting pattern




If you prefer to crochet, there are options for that too. Here’s an easy-to-crochet diaper for dolls measuring 43-50 cm  The doll baby will definitely need several of these.

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A crocheted sleeping bag that fits in the doll stroller - for dolls up to 50 cm tall. Of course, teddy bears or other favorite stuffed animals fit in here too.

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Another great beginner project is this little shopping bag for the play store. You can fill it right away with carrots and lemons. It’s sure to make a toddler very happy.

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Also very easy to crochet is the food for the children’s play kitchen. You can easily conjure up a whole menu from leftovers—with pasta, a fried egg, toast, butter, and various vegetables.

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The lucky ladybug oven mitts are great for beginners to crochet and look fantastic - they’re the eye-catcher in the kitchen. I use them every day.

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Wow, I’m truly blown away when I see your beautiful creations here. And sooo much has been posted! Please don’t be mad at me if I can’t go into as much detail as usual about everything. I’m just a bit short on time right now because there are other things that need to be done. Let’s just get started...

Andrea, those nests for plant pots—now that’s something. But I’d rather make them for animals, and that way I can use up my leftover yarn. By the way, my husband suggested I could make little storage baskets like that for our motorhome… imagine that. ;-) By the way, our muesli also has rolled oats and a few other things in it—not just fruit.
Your mosaics are absolutely amazing, and my desire to crochet them myself just keeps growing… with every one I see here.

Ina, the nests aren’t usually for overwintering; instead, wildlife rehabilitators place injured birds or other animals in them to nurse them back to health or raise them. And that mainly happens in the summer—that’s the peak season. The idea is simply to provide the animals with something as comfortable as possible where they can feel at ease during their recovery. I really enjoy doing this, and while I’m crocheting, I always imagine how cozy a little animal must feel inside. So a lot of love goes into each one, too. :-)
The big yellow flower on our muesli is an evening primrose blossom, and we have lots of them in the garden. They’re very healthy and taste delicious. We put them on our muesli every morning.
Your blanket has turned out to be a real gem, wow! I really admire your perseverance in working on it every day. Your cucumbers look super delicious. You’ll have quite a stash for the winter. We love sweet-and-sour cucumbers too, but unfortunately we don’t have any in our garden. It’s too small for that.

Ruth, hehe… no, I’m not knitting all the time, but I do it quite often. Lately, a lot of other things have been more important, and now it’s time to do the bookkeeping again. I’d put that off because of the nice weather. But I’ve made something new again—slowly this time.
Your summer sweater looks very airy—it’s off to a good start. But you probably won’t be able to wear it until next summer, given the current temperatures.
Wow—your little house for the Lego bricks turned out beautifully. That’s another great idea.

Steffi, I hope your finger gets better soon! I can see how you’re still managing to crochet somehow. ;-) Hats off to you—you’re really holding your own. Chopping wood is definitely backbreaking work.
Your mosaic looks absolutely fantastic. I’m getting more and more tempted to try that myself… as soon as I find a spare moment.

Ines, it’s nice to hear from you again. That pointed hat for your future grandchild is sooo cute! Does your daughter already know it’s going to be a boy? How wonderful! I’m sure you’ll come up with lots of ways to wrap him up in wool. ;-)
Your crocheted sweater looks amazing—just like it’s knitted. And I can totally imagine that it’s very warm.

Sandra, that’s so cute—the Christmas motif you got to test-crochet. I’m thrilled!! If I had 10 hands, I’d start working on Doubleface again right away. But that’ll come later.
And wowww! Your invitation card for Anton’s 4th birthday looks beautiful. It goes perfectly with the fire brigade theme. Really great! You’ve really got a knack for this. I can’t believe Anton is already turning four. Where has the time gone???

Sonja, how nice to see you here again. I can totally imagine you’re happy now to have more time for yourself and for crafting. Still, I think you got a lot done and designed quite a bit during the holidays. It never ceases to amaze me.
The addition you made to your daughter’s DF blanket looks absolutely gorgeous!! I’m always in awe of how you manage to create such great designs—and with such beautiful lettering, too!! I can’t wait to see the finished blanket.

As for me:
The jacket by Linja drove me to the brink of despair at times. It’s turning into a “ribble jacket”—I had to reknit a total of 35 rows of the body. I knit 5 rows too far—and forgot a buttonhole. And then I discovered at the bottom that I’d miscounted by 8 stitches on one pocket. So, back 30 rows and plan the pockets correctly. Grrrrrr....
In the meantime, I really could have finished it.

Now I’ll show you my two nests—one more has been added in the meantime. I still have two more to make so that the shipping costs are worth it for the rehabilitators.

Belatedly, I wish you all the best and a very happy and healthy year ahead.

A flower greeting from me to you.



Best wishes
Monika

Dear Petra,

even belated wishes bring joy. So I’d like to wish you a truly fantastic new year filled with many wonderful encounters, good health, of course, a zest for life, lots of new colorful ideas, and everything else on your wish list.

Here’s a little floral greeting for you.



All my love
Monika

You can easily crochet this Christmas tree ornament using leftover yarn. It’s also great for twigs or as a table decoration. It’s the eco-friendly alternative to tinsel.

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This convertible pinafore skirt grows with your child for several years and fits from age 1.5. It features knitted-in hearts and is knitted in one piece from the bottom up.

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Kids love bright colors. This pretty little skirt fits 3- to 4-year-old girls and could easily become their favorite piece.

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Knitting socks the easy way—you can do it with the mowi heel, just as many others have done with enthusiasm. Just give it a try. The pattern explains it step by step using 4 size examples.

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This cowl collar is very easy to knit from a single ball of cotton yarn. It’s perfect for the cooler days ahead and looks very chic, too.

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