Latest Forum Posts by: mowi 19

Steffi, what I really need right now is felting yarn. Leftovers are fine. That’ll make it nice and colorful. For this nest here, I crocheted with really thick yarn (a wool-poly blend). It works great. Otherwise, I still have plenty of leftovers. But I’m still a bit short on felting yarn.

Small baby dolls (43–50 cm) definitely need a diaper that’s easy to put on and take off. It can be crocheted perfectly from leftover yarn—ideally, make several at once.

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Doll clothes are simply ideal for using up leftover yarn. This onesie for small teddies (25–30 cm) is quick to knit—with raglan worked from the top down.

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This cute outfit for dolls (43–50 cm) is also a great leftover-yarn project, and it looks super cute when worn.

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I knitted this matching set for the doll (50 cm) from the leftover yarn from the colorful children’s skirt.

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These doll leggings (43–50 cm) are also great to knit from leftover yarn.

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The matching jacket (RVO) turned out beautifully colorful using leftover yarn. Also for dolls 43–50 cm.

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This sleeping bag is very easy to knit for a small teddy bear or doll (up to 20 cm). There are 2 variations here.

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For a doll baby (43–50 cm), you can knit this cute little wrap jacket with a hat—just like for a real baby. The following patterns are also suitable for this size.

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This sweater with a button placket also looks cute—and it’s made from leftover yarn, too.

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And here are the matching pants, in two versions.

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Bib overalls are also possible—here they are.

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The matching sweater (RVO) is also available here in several sizes.

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These striped pants are perfect for small scraps and also fit teddy bears (40 cm tall) very well.

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Small teddy bears (25–30 cm) need new clothes sometimes, too. Here’s a cute sweater.

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Here’s a sporty summer outfit for teddy bears of this size—very easy to knit.

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I knitted this cuddly little bear for babies using leftover yarn. It’s also suitable for beginners—it’s very easy.

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

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Tiny scraps are perfect for this doll’s meal. Ideal for a kids’ play kitchen and great for sparking the imagination.

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Wow, Steffi, your belt looks great. All that work really paid off, even though you had to start over from scratch. That piece you’re showing looks really interesting. I have absolutely no idea how it’s supposed to work. Technically, I’m a complete novice. ;-)

Ines, you guys have some really funny terms and a great sense of humor.

Yesterday I received a huge package of yarn and scraps through my swap site. Most of it will go toward making animal shelters. Last night I immediately crocheted a nest out of 100 g of really thick yarn. Here you can see it with a folded edge and with an open edge. Today I’m starting the next one in green.

I’m doing well, and July was great. We got to see our grandchildren again after a long time and visited some friends.

That looks reeally delicious, Petra. We’re baking our rolls again tomorrow. :)

I’ve actually thought of something quirky from my archive after all. We once had a “male tomato” and thought it was really funny.





And here’s an orange with a baby in its belly. :)

This little bag for a play shop, filled with lemons and carrots, is easy for beginners to crochet too. Everything is explained well. Basic knowledge should be present, though.

Best to get started right away and use up leftover yarn while you’re at it.

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This cute diaper for a baby doll (43–50 cm) is also easy for beginners to crochet. It has hook-and-loop fasteners that are sewn on. That makes it easy for toddlers to handle.

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There’s also something lovely for beginning knitters (with basic knowledge) for small dolls or stuffed animals up to 20 cm in size. This sleeping bag is sure to delight a toddler. The pattern explains two versions in detail.

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This little bear is sure to be adored, because it’s always on duty—on the room door. There, it clearly indicates whether the room’s occupant is in the mood for visitors or not. Especially popular with kids. Very easy to crochet using leftover yarn.

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There’s also a door guard for your home office. The clever owl *Ruhu* is perfect for this. Just as easy to crochet.

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Even beginners can easily knit this cute little bear. It’s sure to be a hit, especially if it’s knitted by Grandma.

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That’s really interesting—the kinds of pictures you’ve found there. Unfortunately, I don’t have anything to show in that regard, but I’ll be happy to see what else gets posted here.

Oh, how lovely, Marlies. We’ve also been lucky enough to get heart-shaped vegetables or fruit many times. It certainly looks veeeery delicious.

Thank you, Ines. :-)
Your bathroom set is really gorgeous, and it makes you smile. You brought such a wonderful idea to life there—once again. You really have been incredibly productive lately. Did you crochet the letters in as you went?

Christina, it’s nice that you’re writing again. I’d already missed you. Your potholders are sure to turn out very pretty again.

I still haven’t shown you my loop scarf. It’s cuddly soft; I tried it on today. The pattern makes it very fluffy and airy. And the colors go with all my jackets.

Inge, you also finished a lot of great things in July. Everything looks fantastic.

The brilliantly simple-to-knit mow heel has already convinced many users and turned them into enthusiastic sock knitters. Here you’ll get a detailed step-by-step pattern for 4 different sizes plus an expanded size chart. It’s explained using the CraSyTrio, but can also be easily worked on a set of double-pointed needles.

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Thanks, Ruth—I’m glad to hear what you’re saying. Yes, it’s actually not that easy to figure out the right size. I usually ask my daughter-in-law to give me their current measurements. That’s worked out pretty well so far. When we were there in June, I measured a few things on both of them so I’d have their current sizes. For these pants, I just made the straps adjustable. They can be adjusted to three different sizes. And since they’re removable, I can easily knit new ones and send them over. I wasn’t that fast this time—I actually took my time with the pants. However, compared to the double-faced placemat, they were finished pretty quickly.

Your temperature blanket looks really colorful now. It’s going to keep growing for another (almost) half a year. You’ve got a lot planned for it. I’m curious to see how colorful it’ll look by then. I think your cell phone case looks great, too. Another one of those little projects that’s so typical of you. :-) Once again, I’m in awe of your dexterity when it comes to small pieces. That’s absolutely not my forte.

And Steffi, I also admire your patience and skill with weaving. So everyone here has their own unique talents, which I think is really wonderful.

Wow, you’ve been really busy in July, Marion. I really like all of this. Your top looks great, and so do the colorful coasters. And the gnomes are so cute. You’ve had a productive month.

You’ve already shown some of these in our craft group:
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/146238/juli-projekte-2021-teil-2-die-crazypatterns-handarbeitsgruppe

If I ever find myself up north, who knows—maybe we’ll run into each other. You always have such delicious cakes—that sounds very tempting.... ;-)

I’m happy for you, Andrea. I’ve had to move so many times in my life and let go of so much that I’m all the more delighted to have lived in the same town and on the same street for 21 years now. That’s an absolute record for me. But I’ve never lived abroad before. In any case, I wish you a joyful arrival. Just enjoy the beautiful nature in Norway for now and take a few farewell photos. You won’t be able to do that later.

Thanks, Steffi—I think so too.

And here, at last, is a photo of the finished pants.

Steffi, your belt looks beautiful. I really admire it.

Sandra, a cell phone case with a flamingo is such a great idea. It looks fantastic.

Marlene, you sell photos? So you’re pursuing multiple artistic endeavors. Awesome!

I’ve now finished the pants from Juna and will take photos today. I’m very happy with the result. Next up is a jacket made from the same yarn, most likely for Linja.

Wow, you’ve already gotten quite a bit done, Andrea. The rest is a piece of cake now, right? Especially since you won’t have to work much longer and will have more time for the final push. A month isn’t that long anymore—I’m really looking forward to it. I wish you all a stress-free move back home.

Mmm, how delicious! I love crumble topping, too, and soon we’ll be having Zwetschgendatschi again—that’s what we call plum cake here in Bavaria. I’m really looking forward to it.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Thank you, dear Gabi—it’s always nice to stop by here. Ina’s potted flowers are truly beautiful. Let’s all just enjoy the weekend—maybe with our favorite hobby?! :-)

Warm regards again from Monika

The best time to start thinking about Christmas already. :) How about this colorful sleeping bag, which also fits in a doll stroller. It’s easy to crochet, and it’s sure to use up quite a few leftover yarn scraps.

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A little dress with colorful stripes—that’s sure to put you in a good mood and is bound to include a favorite color, too. It fits from about age 2 and is knitted top down with raglan shaping. It grows along in length and later fits as a tunic.

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It will be getting cooler soon, and knitted pants like these made from sock yarn are a wonderful thing for little ones. Thanks to the straps, they keep the whole body nice and warm because nothing can slip down. A pretty cable pattern is knitted into the side. The straps are adjustable and can be knitted to any length. The pants fit from about age 1 for quite a while.

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Dear Gabi,

I just have to express my joy right now. You’ve responded so sweetly to every birthday message—thank you for that, on behalf of everyone who sent you birthday wishes. I’ve never experienced anything like this here before, and I really appreciate that everyone receives a completely personal reply from you. It’s truly something special, and it’s such a joy to read everything here.

Warm regards
Monika

Dear Gabi,

I’m sure you received lots of flowers and lovely things for your birthday. From me, you’re also getting a little greeting from my garden, together with a butterfly. I wish you all the best for the coming year and many wonderful ideas that you can bring to life. Take care and continue to enjoy nature and your garden.

Warm regards
Monika

What you’re writing here is really interesting. Very exciting! I didn’t know that wasps have poor eyesight, either. We always manage to chase them away really well with incense sticks, for example when we’re eating outside. It works great.

Hornets build huge nests—it’s really impressive. Yeah, there’s really no need to be afraid of them if you leave them alone, especially near their nests.

Thanks for the informative posts.

If you don’t like the standard heel when knitting socks, why not try the ingeniously simple mowi heel? You’ll definitely get the hang of it. Different sizes are explained step by step here—using the CraSyTrio, which makes it even easier.

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And here’s the mowi heel with a pretty mix of patterns. It’s very easy to make and looks great.

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That’s so funny, all the things you experience with the animals. So lovely! The part about the titmice is really the best. The blackbirds are very tame here, too. They nest every year in the bush above our neighbor’s mailbox. And they don’t mind at all that we have to walk past there all the time.

It’s really lovely when animals in nature are so close by and you can watch them. I also love living in the countryside with a small town just 7 km away.

One more thing about the leggings: They’re knitted with yarn from Finkhof, but you can also use other yarn. My gauge is 20 stitches per 10 cm.

I’m currently looking for a test knitter for a pair of knitted leggings with straps that fit toddlers from around age 2 and grow with them. Here’s what they look like so far. As soon as I’m finished, the pattern will be ready too.




I look forward to your offers—preferably via PM (using the contact form).

Dear all, thank you for the feedback on the pants. They might actually become a favorite piece—I really love how colorful they are.

Sandra, I also think your version of the LOVE pot holders is very nice, especially the color combination.

Steffi, I wouldn’t understand that kind of bureaucratic German either. I have just as much trouble with it as you do.

Have a wonderful day, everyone!

Well, I’ve learned something new again—I didn’t know that sheep help keep the dike stable. Very interesting! And we love sheep for their wool, of course. :) It always breaks my heart when animals have to suffer.

Wowww, Marlies! Those are such beautiful photos, and such interesting insights. Thanks for sharing them!

Your birds really do have ideas. The nest box in the mailbox is simply incredible ... *smile*. They must have liked it there very much, because after all, the mailbox has a roof. So it's very inviting as a place to move into. The first picture with the blackbirds(?) is cool too. What did they nest on? What kind of poles do you have there?

When I look at your garden, I can only marvel. It's a little paradise! No wonder the birds feel at home with you. And you always have fresh vegetables - an absolute dream! The Alte Land has a lot to offer; I loved it too when we were still living in Bremen.

You can knit so many pretty things with sock yarn. I love using it for clothing for my two granddaughters. Here I’ll show you a few examples that they like to wear often:


For these pants, I knitted a cable along the sides. They have adjustable straps, fit from about 1 year old, and grow with the child. Thanks to the straps, the little ones stay nice and warm everywhere because nothing can slip down anymore.

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This sweater has a collar and a button placket at the front. It fits 4- to 5-year-olds and is easy to make. A favorite piece of my granddaughter’s.

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I also knitted leggings for my grandchildren from sock yarn. Each one is unique, because a different pattern always emerges. Here I combined it with stripes of solid-colored sock yarn. The leggings fit approximately ages 3 to 5.

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A vest with vertical stripes definitely flatters your figure. It’s the perfect garment, especially for the transitional season in fall. This vest is described for size 40/42 and is suitable for experienced knitters.

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This poncho made from sock yarn is very easy to knit, even for beginners with basic knowledge. It also flatters somewhat fuller figures and can either be left open at the sides or sewn together.

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Oh, Sonja, your LOVE pot holders look beautiful. That’s a great idea for a gift for your friend. I like the colorful one best—it’s way too nice to use as a dishcloth, I think. Thanks also for the wedding anniversary wishes. :)

So, now I can show you more of the new pants for Juna. The second leg is almost done, and then I’ll add the straps.

Sonja, you’ve really made me want to go back there with my son’s family the next time we visit them. You took some really beautiful photos. The baby is sooo cute!

Andrea, the bag looks great—that’s a really special pattern. I had no idea there was such a thing as DF crochet. I’ll have to look into that right away—it really interests me.

Marlene, you’re such a great artist—wow! You’re really showing a whole new creative side of yourself. I’m sure you’ll come up with lots more ideas. These motifs would be perfect for DF knitting. I’ll post a photo as soon as the first leg of the pants is finished. I’ll post it later.

Oh, how lovely, Andrea! Thanks for sharing. Now things have finally gotten colorful over there, too. The peace lily is quite unique, and when it blooms, it’s a real treat. My neighbor has one just like it.

I wish you a happy birthday and congratulations on starting another year of life. Enjoy being celebrated and showered with gifts. It’s your day.

Warm regards,
Monika

This colorful raglan dress for toddlers has a pretty narrow cable at the raglan, giving the dress an especially lovely touch. It fits from age 2 for quite a while, since it can later also be worn as a tunic.

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These knitted pants for toddlers from age 1 have a pretty cable worked into the side. The adjustable straps keep the pants from slipping and help keep the body nice and warm. The pants grow with your child for a while thanks to the folded-over leg cuffs and the straps.

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This merino vest for men (size 48/50) with the rustic cable pattern suits many occasions and keeps you nice and warm. An absolute must-have that belongs in every one of our men’s closets.

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This very popular convertible pinafore skirt fits from age 1.5 years for several years. It has knitted-in little hearts and is worked in one piece. A very lovely project that brings joy to everyone.

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This shoulder warmer / circular collar is knitted from one ball of cotton. It is easy to make, even for beginners with basic knowledge. The pattern is written here without abbreviations and is very easy to understand.

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If you haven't dared to try knitting socks yet, here comes the solution. With the mowi heel and 3 needles, it really is very easy, and you can surprise your family with knitted socks, maybe for Christmas? Give it a try—you'll be surprised.

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This colorful skirt for 3- to 4-year-olds has already made many users happy, and of course the little girls too. I can confirm that with my granddaughter. Here you can creatively work in lots of colorful leftover cotton yarn.

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Well, Inge, you really live in the perfect spot with all those fabric stores. It must be like a land of milk and honey for you... for me, it would be more like a yarn shop. ;-)

Wowww, Petra! That turned out to be a beautiful work of art. You’re so versatile—that’s great!

Oh Ruth, that picture looks absolutely beautiful. A real work of art. You’re a model of patience. ;-)

Thanks, Steffi. Yes, I’m actually enjoying every moment.

Juna’s pants have already grown all the way down to the leg. I’ll post a photo once I’ve finished one leg. I’ll also finish the infinity scarf today. I’ll need it in the winter instead of a scarf, and the color goes with everything.

Have a cozy evening—or whatever else you like to do.

You really are a sewing wizard, Inge. My mom used to sew everything back then—all her clothes. I always admired that so much. She couldn’t walk past a fabric store without stopping. I tried it once, too, when my son was little. But now I prefer to knit. It’s great when you’re as good at it as you are. You save a lot of money that way.

Dear Christina, dear Sandra, dear Ruth,
Thank you so much for your congratulations. That makes me very happy.

Now we’re taking a little break for some computer time. Earlier, we baked rolls together, which we’ll have later with a delicious salad plate.

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!

Oh, my dears, thank you so much for your congratulations! That really makes me happy.
The last 33 years of my life have been the best, thanks to my husband! That’s how long we’ve been together, and we’re still happy. :) I don’t think we’ll get to see a starry sky, because the sky is already overcast here. But we’re making the best of it. We just baked some rolls together. We’ll enjoy them later with a delicious salad.

Andrea, you want to get rid of a bed storage box? What a shame! Couldn’t anyone use it?

Have a wonderful time, everyone!

It’s so wonderful to see such a variety of lovely things being created here. Steffi with her loom and the special projects that come from it. Sandra with her crocheted Venice set, and me with my knitted one. A colorful variety that couldn’t be more beautiful.

Sandra, at first I thought: oh, that set could use more color. But then when I read Steffi’s comment that it really stands out so much better on a colorful blanket and goes with everything, I actually really like it now. Anton has really grown up—wow. Yes, kids grow up sooo fast—I see it with my granddaughters. You really have to consciously enjoy every day, because this time will never come again. Anton must have had so much fun on the boat. It looks really great. A fantastic photo.

Steffi, I’d also been thinking about whether to leave the side open. Maybe I’ll sew in a zipper. But it definitely won’t be reversible. I’ll use the blue side on the outside if I make it into a pillow. Maybe I’ll add some snaps, too. We’ll see.

Now I wish you all a wonderful weekend. I’m going to enjoy tomorrow with my favorite man—it’s our 29th wedding anniversary. :-)