Latest Forum Posts by: mowi 19

Zucchini cake—that’s an idea. We were given a huge one as a gift. I’m sure we could do something with it. Do you maybe have a great recipe for that? I could really use one right now.

I’m sending you belated birthday wishes and wishing you a happy year ahead.

Here’s a floral greeting from my garden.



Best wishes
Monika

I’d like to send you my heartfelt belated congratulations and wish you a wonderful new year of life.

Here’s a floral greeting from my garden.



All the best
Monika

Belated heartfelt birthday wishes, along with a few little flowers for you.



Kind regards,
Monika

Thank you! I also wish everyone a lovely, sunny weekend. I’m going to spend mine in the garden.

Wow, what a beautiful nest, Petra! I feel the same way when I crochet nests—even with 3 strands—and I usually still remember what I used the yarn for. I’ll have another one finished tomorrow, too.

Wow, that’s a delicious combination—apple cake with chocolate pudding! What a great idea!
I’m baking a cake with fruit tomorrow, too.

This cute diaper fits a doll baby measuring 43–50 cm. It’s very quick to crochet using leftover yarn.

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Doll clothes are always quick to knit. This is also a great way to use up leftover yarn. This pattern for a little raglan sweater includes different sizes—25–30 cm and 43–50 cm. Both dolls and small teddy bears can be dressed in it.

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A onesie (RVO) can also be knitted quickly and looks very cute on a doll or teddy bear (45–50 cm).

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Little teddy bears also look cute in a jumpsuit (RVO) like this. Here’s the smaller version without buttons.

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For a baby doll (43–50 cm), you can also knit this cute summer outfit. Maybe even as a Christmas gift?

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A doll girl (45–50 cm) looks adorable in this pretty outfit set.

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How about a little jacket (RVO) plus a hat for the doll baby (43–50 cm)?

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This RVO sweater with a side button placket also fits a doll baby measuring 43–50 cm.

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If you prefer crocheting and want to give a gift to a baby, how about these cute little shoes with a heart appliqué?

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A toddler with a play shop will definitely love this little bag, which you can give them filled with carrots and lemons.

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This pretty, colorful raglan dress for toddlers ages 2.5 and up can be knitted in any color combination you like. So it’s a great project for using up leftover yarn.

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To ensure the doll (43–50 cm) is dressed in a matching outfit, the same dress is also available in a smaller size.

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If you want to crochet something small that’s fun, how about this simple diaper for a baby doll (43–50 cm)? It’s best to crochet several at once and use up lots of leftover yarn.

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I love teddy bears, so of course I lovingly dressed my teddies. Here are a few designs that are easy to make with leftover yarn.


Sweater (top-down raglan) in several sizes - for teddies or dolls - knitting pattern




This raglan sweater can be knitted for teddies measuring approx. 45-60 cm.
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This overall is very well suited for teddies measuring 40-50 cm.
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And for the smaller teddies - 25-30 cm - there is also a cute overall.
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This cute sleeping bag is perfect for small teddies up to 20 cm. Quick to knit and ready for bed - together with the child.
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A very easy-to-knit striped pair of pants for the teddy - with a hole for the little tail.
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A cute sweater for teddies measuring 25-30 cm - knitting pattern




For the same size teddy, there is sporty summer clothing (also for beginners) - knitting pattern




And if you prefer crocheting - a jacket for small, delicate floppy teddies (20-25 cm)
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Here is baby's first cuddly little bear—very easy for Grandma or Mom to knit. Truly suitable even for beginners with basic skills—and for leftover yarn.

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There is also matching clothing for this little bear, tailor-made of course. A sweater and a baby sleeping bag. This also protects him a bit and lets him withstand lots of cuddles.

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Yeah, Steffi, I’m afraid of a sneak attack like that too, as soon as the cookies are in the tin. :-)

Marion, you’ve been super hard at work! That’s a great idea! Mirabelle plums just aren’t really my thing, though. Instead, I’ll have to use up a lot of raspberries soon. I’ll make jam out of them, and freeze most of the rest—anything that isn’t eaten daily. The harvest lasts here until it gets really cold, sometimes until the end of October.

On your birthday, I wish you all the best and a happy new year ahead. Have a proper celebration.

Here’s a little greeting from my garden:



Best wishes
Monika

Andrea, I’m also completely blown away by your super beautiful mosaics. You’re incredibly fast! I’m slowly starting to feel like trying something like that myself. A blanket made of grannies has tempted me for a long time.

Steffi, your new woven pieces look fantastic again too!

Now I’ve finally photographed the finished nest. The second one is growing right now.



Today I spent the whole day writing the pattern for my long cardigan. Since I’m knitting Linja’s cardigan in a similar way, that’s very helpful right now. It’s really a joy to see the cardigan grow now.

Our raspberries are finally starting to ripen now—a month later than usual. At least we’re already getting a bowl a day for muesli out of it.

This is what our breakfast muesli looks like every day now:

Babies don’t really like having something tight pulled over their heads, for example a hat with an attached scarf—a pull-on hat. Since my granddaughter didn’t like that either, I came up with this hat. It can be comfortably buttoned and unbuttoned at the front. A relief for mom and baby.

The hat is easy to knit; knitting experience is enough.

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There is also a hat like this for toddlers, with an attached collar scarf for buttoning—with a pretty pattern.

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The hat for men—with a scarf that can’t slip out of place.

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Ina, I completely understand that you’re currently very busy with your garden and just want to enjoy your beautiful spot in the sun in your free time. It’s a little paradise, and the summer days are numbered. It’s nice that you still stop by here every now and then. Fall is just around the corner, and things will be different again then.

Andrea, your second set of pot holders is just as beautiful as the first. That’s an exciting and very pretty pattern. And yes, you’re right. Crocheted yarn takes up much less space. I can really tell now with the “nests”—when a big pile of yarn suddenly shrinks dramatically. I actually meant to take a photo of the nest today, but I forgot. I’ll do that tomorrow. Maybe I’ll start on the next nest today.

Have a lovely evening, everyone, and keep those needles clicking.

Ina, the little bears sit up in the corner on the back of the couch in our living room, so they don’t bother us at all when we’re sitting there. And since there are just the two of us, there’s still room for two dolls on the edge. So everything’s fine. A dollhouse or teddy bear house like that would be great, especially for the many little teddy bears I still have. I haven’t even shown them yet—they’re scattered all over the apartment...

I really like your modular rooms. That would be another idea...

Steffi, cream of tartar baking powder is used just like regular baking powder, but it’s much better for you. :) You can also get it at dm.

Petra, my mouth is watering right now... ;-) That looks super delicious—I can practically smell it. I’ll probably have pizza again tomorrow.

Ina and schnatter_design, wow, I’m blown away by your beautiful, creative creations!!

As a child, I loved playing with my doll rooms, but I didn’t have a dollhouse. Unfortunately, I don’t have the space to set one up now—otherwise, I’d definitely be itching to get started. Ina’s version would be an option for my grandchildren, but they don’t visit often enough. And when they do, they play with my big dolls. Unfortunately, I don’t have any small ones.

I really enjoyed looking at your lovely doll furniture and houses.

I’m so glad, Andrea and Marion, that I was able to put a smile on your faces. :)

Andrea, you’re amazing! Do you actually crochet through the night? I’m truly amazed at how quickly you finish such beautiful pieces of art. It looks absolutely gorgeous. I definitely have to take a closer look at the mosaic technique—I really like it. It’s impressive that you’re managing to do all this while you’re in the middle of moving. It’s almost time. The countdown’s probably already on, and you’re really looking forward to seeing your family. I’m sure there’ll be a big welcome party.

Marion, let me surprise you. I’m sure I’ll come up with a thing or two for your cute little braided doll. She’ll definitely be happy to get some new clothes, too.

Yeah, I’m kind of in a knitting frenzy right now—and a crocheting frenzy at the same time. Yesterday I dug out some leftover yarn that I didn’t know what to do with anymore. I’m crocheting them into little nests now. Since the four I’ve finished are already on their way, I just feel like keeping at it. I’ll finish one nest tonight, and I’ll show it to you tomorrow. And then there’s still a felt swing for Hörnchen that needs to be knitted. Since I’m using up a lot of leftover yarn, it’s sure to turn out pretty colorful. I just need to alternate between knitting something complicated and something simple. That way, I can use up the leftover yarn and free up some space.

Have a wonderful afternoon, everyone!

Happy birthday, and have a wonderful day filled with lots of lovely surprises. Here’s a little colorful greeting from my garden.



Best regards,
Monika

Happy birthday, and may you have a joyful celebration just the way you want it. Take care and keep finding inspiration for new projects.

Here’s a greeting from my garden.



Warm
regards, Monika

Thank you, Marlies and Petra, for the interesting photos. You’ve discovered something truly wonderful that delights all knitters.

You can bring this colorful spring meadow to your table as a complete set at any time of year and start the day in a good mood. All the pieces—placemats, coasters, and many different egg cozies and egg cups, including the floral decorations—are very easy to crochet. All you need are basic skills.

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Thanks, Steffi, that sounds really delicious and easy. :-)
I’m guessing they’ll be gone in no time.

Wow, there’s been a lot written here. That’s quite a bit to read. I haven’t really felt like using the computer much these past few days—I’d rather be in the garden. It’s raining today, so I’m catching up on a few things, including here.

Andrea, I’m not that fast. A nest like that is crocheted with thicker yarn, and I can finish that in a day. I’ll crochet the base up to 110 stitches and then about 16 cm high. Looking at your work, you’re pretty quick with your hook too—you’ve finished crocheting such beautiful things in no time at all. For example, your pretty cloverleaf coasters. They look lovely in those colors. And then there’s that little birdie to go with them.

Marlene, I’d love to see your Japanese gloves on your hands—maybe you can show them to us later with them on.

Sonja, it’s great that you’re back and that you were able to enjoy Mother-Child Week so much. A week without knitting… I can’t even remember when that was. It must have been a long time ago. ;-)
It doesn’t even feel like it takes me that long to finish my projects. You’re at least just as quick, because as we all know, DF takes quite a bit longer, and yet you finish it pretty fast.
You’ve now turned your cute little bear motif into a crocheted loop scarf too! Wow! It looks just as beautiful as the knitted one. Though I’m guessing it didn’t turn out quite as fluffy and soft, right? In any case, the child who gets it will definitely be over the moon. That’s a lovely idea—the Christmas gifts for Romania.

Steffi, I’m still in awe of your beautiful weaving projects. It sounds pretty complicated to me, but you enjoy it and you’re doing a wonderful job. You enrich our little group here with something truly special and rare.

Ines, how nice to hear from you again. Sometimes other things are just more important than the needles and the yarn. Knowing you, you’ll catch up on all that soon and show us some new, beautiful projects.

Since it’s been pretty hot here the last few days, I haven’t been very motivated to keep knitting Linja’s thick jacket. Still, it’s coming along. Yesterday I had to unravel a few rows because I’d forgotten a buttonhole in the heat of the moment. Yeah, that’s how it goes. Here’s what it looks like now:



And since my little star doesn’t have any socks to match her pretty pink outfit yet, I knitted her some in between. I had to rip some out there, too—I’d placed the stitch marker wrong. Oh well, I guess it was all because of the heat, which is thankfully over for now. Here are the cute little socks.



And here’s another funny photo from today’s breakfast. My slice of bread had a peephole.

This airy top will instantly have you dreaming of wind and waves by the sea. It is knitted from mercerized cotton and looks truly elegant with its pretty lace pattern and waves.

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This white and pink tunic with a heart lace pattern and pretty border is a truly feminine eye-catcher. It fits size 40/42 and is shaped at the waist.

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With this poncho shawl featuring waves and a lace pattern, you’ll draw all eyes to you. It can be worn in different ways, is very lightweight, and still keeps you pleasantly warm on cool evenings. Recommended for advanced knitters.

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This romantic summer skirt has a pretty lace-pattern hem at the bottom.

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There is a matching airy, lightweight top to go with it - knitting pattern




Tissue packs can also be hidden under pretty summery decor. It is quick and easy to crochet.

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This colorful raglan dress for toddlers from about 2.5 years old is quick to knit and can be worn soon afterward. It will fit for at least 2 years. Later, it can even be worn as a tunic.

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There is also a matching partner look for the doll (45–50 cm tall). The same little dress. What fun!

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For the doll (43–50 cm), there is also this sweet summer outfit. It is knitted top-down with raglan shaping and has no buttons, ideal for young children.

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This colorful skirt is quick to knit and fits girls aged 3–4. They will love it.

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And here is the matching partner look for little doll girls (45–50 cm): you can knit this clothing set.

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For babies, there is this airy little pinafore dress with a lace pattern. With suitable clothing underneath, it can also be worn all year round.

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These sweet summer overalls for babies with a bib and straps can be knitted with either short or long legs.

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A little pinafore dress that can transform and still fits both a baby and a 3-year-old toddler—you’ll find it here. It looks very sweet when worn, with the little knitted-in hearts.

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A true classic that definitely shouldn’t be missing here is, of course, the socks with the brilliantly simple mowi heel. If you haven’t wanted to knit a heel so far, that can change very quickly now. It is explained using the CraSyTrio, i.e. 3 needles. But a set of double-pointed needles can be used just as well. The pattern includes 4 sizes, which are described in detail.

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Knitting clothes for babies or toddlers is such a special joy. It’s simply lovely to dress up your little grandchildren or your own children nicely. Admiration from others is definitely guaranteed. Here you can choose from the most popular models in my shop.


A baby pinafore dress that fits from 6 to 18 months and has a great fit.
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This pinafore skirt can transform and will fit for a long time starting at age 1.5 years.
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With warm wool leggings, toddlers are always well and comfortably dressed in fall and winter. These fit from about 1.5 to 3 years.
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This balaclava has a shawl collar and protects the neck and head equally. Thanks to the buttons, it can be put on and taken off the baby comfortably. The pattern is easy to knit.
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A colorful merino children’s jacket with a hood and pockets — just the thing for fall walks and trips to the playground. Recommended for advanced knitters.
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This baby jacket made from sock yarn has a pretty knit-purl pattern and fits from 3 months. My granddaughter wore it until she was 1.5 years old.
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This pretty little pinafore dress with knitted-in hearts is a sweet eye-catcher. It fits a baby and even a 3-year-old girl.
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These leggings for toddlers aged 3–5 years can be knitted from sock yarn. They are nice and warm and comfortable. Just right for playing outside in fall and winter.
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This colorful skirt for 3- to 4-year-olds is a true classic. It has a lovely bell shape and could become a favorite piece.
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Doll clothes are a highly sought-after Christmas gift for all doll mommies and can already be knitted now. You can creatively use lots of colorful leftover yarn for them. Here are a few of the most popular models in my shop:


Raglan overall for dolls or teddy bears 43-50 cm - knitting pattern




Raglan overall for small teddy bears 25-30 cm - knitting pattern




Sweet top-down raglan outfit for baby dolls 43-50 cm - knitting pattern




Pants for dolls 43-50 cm, 2 versions - knitting pattern




Small raglan sweater for teddy bears 25-30 cm - knitting pattern

I really enjoy knitting with the raglan method because the garments always fit well, and best of all, there are no seams. When you continue knitting the body, the sleeves are set aside and then simply knitted into the body. However, I have to admit that figuring out the calculations is always a bit of a challenge.

A gauge swatch is an absolute must, and you also need to measure the desired neck circumference.

Oh Steffi, those look delicious and would be just right for me. Would you share the recipe with us? I’d definitely bake them too—with half a bar of chocolate as well.

Dear Anja, I understand you sooo well. I wouldn’t exactly be bored, but my hands would keep reaching for the needles to give it a try. Maybe it’ll comfort you to know that some people here have been through something similar. The joy is especially great when you can do it again without pain. And your appreciation for your hobby will increase enormously.

I wish you a speedy recovery, too!

Andrea, those are on my list. :-) Today, I’m starting with a plum cake with crumble topping. It’s an ancient recipe from my personal collection and very healthy. The crumble topping is made with honey and oil. My husband is already looking forward to it—he loves plums in every form.

Fresh out of the oven and now served here:

Your teddy bear is so cute and cuddly, Inge. It’s sure to be a dear comfort to a child.

These patterns are also lovely and quick to make.


Perfect for fall and winter—the button-up collar and scarf set. Chic and quick to knit.
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These cute baby shoes with hearts can also be crocheted from leftover yarn—crochet pattern




If you’re looking for a really cool pot holder pattern—here it is. Simple and quick to crochet.
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You can also quickly crochet this mini shopping bag for a pretend store using leftover yarn and then fill it right away with lemons and carrots.
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Doll clothes are always quick to knit or crochet. Here are a few lovely models that are popular:


Raglan sweater for dolls and teddies in several sizes, great for leftovers - knitting pattern




Diaper for dolls 43-50 cm - crochet pattern




Onesie (top-down raglan) for dolls or teddies 43-50 cm - knitting pattern




Onesie (top-down raglan) for small teddies 25-30 cm - knitting pattern




Sweet outfit for dolls 43-50 cm - knitting pattern




Clothing set for dolls 45-50 cm - knitting pattern




Schlüttli (top-down raglan) for dolls 43-50 cm - knitting pattern




Raglan sweater with side button placket for dolls 43-50 cm - knitting pattern

A colorful raglan dress for toddlers ages 2.5 and up that grows with them—now that’s a wonderful weekend project. It can even be worn in the fall with a long shirt underneath.

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You can also knit this same little dress for a doll (43–50 cm)—for a matching outfit. Maybe your own doll is waiting for such a pretty dress, too.

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Thanks, Josefa. I also wish all of you here a wonderful weekend and hope you have fun with whatever you’re up to. I’ll be enjoying the garden with some yarn and knitting needles.

It’s great when you can do something like that. I always admired my mom for that, too. Everything just the way you like it. You hardly ever find that in ready-made clothes. Nicely done, Inge!

That sounds delicious, Inge. We have something like that for breakfast.

Oh, thanks, Andrea, for the recipe! I’m going to try it out and tweak it a bit. It sounds sooo delicious!

Ah, I see. :-)

Oh dear, so you don’t live in such a quiet place after all. Now I can understand your trips even better. Yes, as I said, there are two sides to everything. And the beautiful summer is already very short up there. You can enjoy it longer here.

Happy birthday and lots of joy—today and throughout the whole new year of your life. I also wish you good health and hope you never run out of ideas.

Warm regards,
Monika

Dear Judith,

I wish you lots of joy on your birthday and hope you get to celebrate with your loved ones. May the coming year be a wonderful one for you.

Warm
regards, Monika

Happy birthday and all the best. Here is a flower from my garden for you.



Kind regards
Monika

You can hang these little ghosts anywhere and even use them as key chains or bag charms. They also make ideal gifts. Quick and easy—even for beginners.

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