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Marion, your UFO already looks great with that pretty lace pattern. I think it’s going to be a top—right?

Sonja, I’m so happy for you that you had such a wonderful day. I’m sure your two girls were happy too and really enjoyed it.
Wow, you had such an exciting job. I’ve never heard of that before. What exactly did you have to do there? I can’t really picture it yet. I’m really interested in what your role was. My previous job as a secretary in consulting is coming in handy now, too. I was able to take a lot from that experience, including organizational skills. By the way, I’m always happy to hear that a mom can be there for her kids. My son really benefited from that back then—he still tells me that today. I still worked, though… delivering newspapers early in the morning and later as a babysitter for a girl the same age. After that, I’d type up papers for students at home. That way, I stayed true to my profession a little bit.

Now I’ve gone off on a tangent…

By the way, the little skirt for Sternchen is really starting to take shape. But I won’t show it to you until it’s finished.

Have a wonderful day, everyone. I’m heading out to the garden now.

Dear Tina,

I’d like to add my belated congratulations and wish you lots of fun with your new acquisition. You’ll truly live up to your name and are sure to conjure up many creative things.

All the best
Monika

Dear Katja,
I wish you all the best on your birthday and a wonderful day!

Warm regards,
Monika

It’s really nice to have a creative hobby like this. My mom also sewed and designed her entire wardrobe all by herself. As a kid, I always “had” to wear the clothes she sewed and knitted herself, and as a teenager, I didn’t find it funny at all. But today, I can’t help but admire her. Her sewing machine was her whole world, and she was totally happy and in her element.

This spring-themed planter with butterflies is sure to brighten your day and is easy to crochet. The post double crochet gives it that special something.

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With this pretty cover for a tissue box, you can really let your creativity run wild with post double crochet. It’s fun to give as a gift—and just as much fun to crochet it.

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Pattern-mix socks also look great in this color combination. In this example, black has been replaced with dark blue. The socks are knitted using the mowi heel, so they’re incredibly easy to recreate. A size chart is included.

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A colorful summer skirt for 3- to 4-year-olds is sure to always be a hit. This one is knitted from the top down and has a lovely bell-shaped drape.

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And the doll (45–50 cm) gets a pretty matching clothing set knitted from the leftovers.

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You guys are truly amazing! I’ve barely been away for a few hours, and there’s already so much to read and so many great things to look at. Yes, indeed, Andrea is right—we’re writing a novel together here.

Marlene, I’ll definitely keep your tunic idea in mind. ;-)
The striped chipmunk look—that made me smile, too. That might apply to me as well, since there’s still a lot of dark color showing through in the back and on the sides. But gray dominates the top and front.

Anja, well then, first of all I hope your neck relaxes. A hot bath with a lovely scent can work wonders. With the new pattern, I hope you have an understanding author. For example, I’m already grateful when someone points out that they don’t understand something. That’s the only way to improve things.
Mathilda… that immediately makes me think of that song by Udo Jürgens. ;-)

Christina, thanks for your appreciation of us authors. That really feels good.
Tell me, can you read minds? I’ve actually just started knitting a little dress like that for Sternchen. I’m using the leftover yarn from the Juna dress, and it’s sure to look just as cute.

Andrea, we’ve been spending time on the balcony for a few days now. I’m really enjoying it. And our apple tree is really going all out this time. It has countless blossoms. If we don’t get any more hard frosts now, we can look forward to loooads of apples.

I can totally imagine what I triggered in you. When I saw all those colors and the selection, I was completely overwhelmed. I felt like I was in the Land of Milk and Honey, and I still do. The fact that yarn is so expensive in Norway might also be due to the shipping terms. I’m very happy that I can get it so cheaply.

Now for the questions about the yarn. As for Drops, I can tell you how I feel about it.
I find Drops Safran easy to work with. It’s a multi-ply yarn, but I get along great with it. Crocheting with it works even better than knitting.
Drops Flora is simply fantastic for knitting, even for doubleface projects. It’s pleasantly soft because it contains alpaca. I knitted the first pair of leggings for Juna with it, and now I’ve also made the two doubleface hats for the girls. Sonja has already knitted with it, too.

Your crochet work looks so great—I really have to take a closer look online to see how you do it. I’m also curious if it’s the same as Tunisian crochet. The little slippers for your doll are super cute, too. Little things like that are quick to crochet.

Ines, I see—so I’ve gotten you hooked on the yarn craze. I’m really looking forward to seeing what you’ll show us next. I’ve always had good luck with Algawo when it comes to colors.
That’s funny… when I’m cleaning or pottering around the apartment, I like to sing, too. It’s usually some catchy tune that’s buzzing around in my head. Now you’ve whispered Maya the Bee into my ear, and she’s still buzzing away in there.

That cardigan for your mom is absolutely amazing. Wowww! You’re going to make her so happy with that. I really love the colors, too. A real work of art!
Is the figure you started going to be a bee? Your Tunisian potholders look great, too.

Marion, you’re bringing things to a close here today (unless someone else has posted in the meantime). I’m sure we’ll get to admire your UFO top soon, right?

Well, I wish you all a pleasant evening and woolly dreams!

It’s really handy that you can sew your own clothes.

The “Blue Wave” summer top is just right for the coming summer days. The lace pattern makes it beautifully airy and perfect for wind, waves, and the sea. The pattern is written for size 40/42.

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These summer pants look very cute on babies. The leg length can also be knitted longer as needed. Easy to follow. The pants fit from 3 months up to about 1.5 years.

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For little girls, this adorable turquoise-green strappy dress with knitted-in hearts is a real eye-catcher. It fits a baby at 6 months and even a 3-year-old.

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Good evening, Helga.

It’s best if you contact the author directly using the contact form in her shop. She’ll surely be able to help you.

Oh, you’re making me hungry all over again. That looks sooo delicious, and I’m sure it smells irresistible. I now always bake my whole-grain spelt rolls using the herb-leavened dough, which I’ve modified slightly for this purpose. They’re super delicious. In 3 days, it’ll be time again—by then, the 3 baking sheets will be gone.

Here are a few more popular designs for baby and children's clothing.

Baby pinafore dress, fits from 6–18 months - knitting pattern




The convertible pinafore skirt - fits from 1.5 to 5 years - knitting pattern




Convertible pinafore dress, fits sizes 74–98 - knitting pattern




Merino cardigan with hood and pockets, sizes 92–104 - knitting pattern




Leggings made from sock yarn, grows with your child from size 98 to 104/110 - knitting pattern

Doll clothes are popular with young and old alike. Every doll mommy is happy to have new clothes for her favorite. And of course, the teddies shouldn’t miss out either.

Here are a few popular designs that even leftover yarn is enough for.


Top-down raglan overalls for teddies or dolls measuring 25-30 cm - knitting pattern




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




Two pants designs for dolls (or teddies) 43-50 cm - knitting pattern




A sweater for teddies 25-30 cm, raglan from the bottom up - knitting pattern

Thank you, everyone, for the feedback on the little dress. I’m also thrilled with how beautiful it turned out. The appliqué will be a flower—I’m in the middle of designing it right now.

Anja, I’d completely forgotten about your crocheted letters. They look great—so colorful. Perfect for a baby. You’ve picked out a lovely UFO project for this Sunday. And judging by the size, that’s going to be quite a present. Yes, with names like Juna and Linja, it would have been a lot less work. But you’ll manage it just fine, and you’ll definitely be rewarded with joy when you give it as a gift.

Marlene, I admire your crochet skills. It’s taking on a very pretty shape. Is it going to be a doily?
Can you actually picture the dress in our size? That would actually be an idea... maybe as a tunic. I’ll give it some thought.

Sonja, I actually had a relaxing day on the balcony, too. I just had to enjoy the sun outside today. Funny—I’ve started opening a new window now, too; it’s much easier than constantly scrolling up. That was a good tip, and thanks for it (I don’t remember who first wrote that here). My yarn is now neatly packed into compartments, and—except for one small box—it actually all fit. That made me realize just how much was missing before.

Ina, I hope you have lots of fun and relaxation in that wonderfully fragrant bathtub. That’s a real treat after an active day. And afterward, you can happily get back to your knitting needles and, I’m sure, some lovely soft yarn.
Yes, I also think Juna will love the little dress. It’ll look so cute on her. That’s exactly how I imagined her twirling around in it. I haven’t planned on making a little jacket just yet, but it’s a good idea.

Ruth, I was just about to send my message when I refreshed the page and saw yours. Things are happening one after another here—it’s really nice that there’s so much going on.
I’ll wait and see what Linja has to say about her little sister getting the dress now. Linja got two skirts made this way last year. That’s why I designed this dress to match. If she actually wants a dress like this too, she’ll get it, of course. Eventually, it’ll pass down to Juna, so it would be worth it. Unfortunately, neither of the girls wears dresses very often. They live next to a horse farm with several animals and spend a lot of time in the stable and out on the farm. Dresses aren’t really appropriate there. She’d wear it to preschool at most.
You put that very well… we have silver hair. Awesome! That’s funny—you also stopped dyeing your hair two years ago. I had to get used to it at first, but now it’s okay.

So, now I’m curious to see if any of you have posted anything since I refreshed the page.....
Nope—I’m all done now, too. :) So you won’t get bored tonight.

And now I wish you all a lovely evening and a wonderful start to the week. For now, my crochet hook is waiting for me—and my next project. I’ll let you know what it is in the next few days.

Oh Marlene, that’s such a beautiful photo. I love swans!

A few years ago, blackbirds nested on our balcony. We even sat there, and they didn’t mind at all. They were so clean that the umbrella we’d set up under the nest didn’t get dirty. It was so sweet to watch it all up close.

Wow, I was only gone for a little while, and already there’s so much new stuff to read and look at.

Christina, your bird pot holders look great! I also think the color selection is especially nice for them. What yarn did you use for them?
Your cat dishcloths turned out very pretty, too. It’s actually a shame to use them, but this way you always have a special cloth for your Nala and can’t mix them up. I think the light-colored cat looks friendlier, even though it’s the same one as the dark one. Interesting play of colors.

Ines, we’re excited to see what beautiful things you’ll show us soon.

Anja, today is UFO Day for you. Is your shawl growing a bit more today?

The little dress for Juna is pretty much finished now. All that’s left is an appliqué and the tedious task of weaving in ends. This is what it looks like now. In person, the colors are even more vibrant. It’s knitted with Drops Safran.

Christina, you’ll see what I make of it. We’re staying connected here in the crafting thread.

Petra, unfortunately, we don’t have a craft store nearby. So I have to rely on the internet. But I actually like it quite a bit. The color selection at Drops is huge. Algawo.de carries all the varieties, and you can also see which colors are in stock there. That’s my favorite shop because the shipping is fast, too.

The little dress is knitted with Drops Safran. Now it’s finished except for one appliqué, and the colors are beautifully vibrant. Here’s the new photo:

Oh Petra, it’s really lovely to watch the swans as they start a family. Thanks for sharing this here. We’ve often witnessed this at Lake Constance. It really is something special to be able to watch the animals go about their business.

Dear Kathi,

I’d also like to wish you a very happy birthday and hope this day is truly a joyful one.
Enjoy all the gifts it brings you.

Heartfelt wishes
Monika

Dear Ina, thank you for sharing in my joy. :)
I also thoroughly enjoyed the sight after unpacking it and practically bathed in it. Since you’re part of this craft group here, you’ll definitely be able to see what treasures come from it. I’m curious myself.

Andrea, it looks like you were writing at the same time as me. I just noticed you now. Your coasters look great. You did a wonderful job with them. They’re a great way to use up leftover yarn.

Ina, that photo of you is really pretty. You’re practically beaming as brightly as the sun. This helps us picture you even better.
What made you think I’m blonde? I’ve always had dark hair, but for the past few years, the gray has been taking over. ;-) Just like you, I haven’t dyed my hair in two years (with natural dyes, by the way). I’m embracing the fact that natural gray is my color now. And for me, too, it’s lighter in the front than on the sides or in the back.
For me, purple and heather are more on the warm side, and I have them in my wardrobe as well.... By the way, I have blue things too, and I think they’re pretty nice every now and then. However, the red and yellow tones are definitely my favorites.
Your jacket looks really nice in that color combination. I can totally picture you wearing it, and I think it definitely suits you. It really brings out your style.
Thanks also for your feedback on the pot holders and the little dress. Could it be that your blanket is going to be a runner—like a rug?
Yes, Sonja’s pattern has me itching to get started. Now that I know my friend thinks the DF knit is so pretty, too. She’ll definitely love the placemat.

Wow, Anja, you’ve been so hard at work! Your tunic looks amazing and is almost finished! I’m really impressed by the patience you’ve shown here. It’s turned out to be a work of art. I really like it. You can already look forward to wearing it. It’s nice and airy—bring on summer!

Gabi, I also think it’s nice that we can now call you by your first name. It’s so much more personal.

Well, I wish you all a wonderful rest of the weekend!

Yeah, the males sure are rough with them. Wow, and he even has four ladies to choose from. Who knows, maybe we’ll end up with some little tortoises after all. They’re sooo cute when they’re small. I once had one on my hand.

Thank you for sharing in my joy, my dears—it really does multiply the joy.

Yes, Ines, I actually could hardly wait for the package from Algawo to arrive, but I wasn’t expecting it today. It’s an incredibly wonderful feeling. I’m sure you can understand… :-)

I ordered a wide variety of colors right away and will also knit with them for others who aren’t just into red, yellow, and orange. There are so many ways to mix and match. When I was ordering, I was really in a color frenzy and couldn’t make up my mind.

Petra, there are several varieties. The Drops You7 (170 m/50 g) was on sale. And since I’m running out of colors now, I picked up quite a few. The yarn is nice and thin. I’ve already knitted a lot with it for the kids. It washes great and keeps its shape. The same goes for the Drops Safran (160 m/50 g). The two combine really well.

Then there’s Drops Safran (100 m/50 g)—I really love its sheen. And finally, the recycled cotton Drops You9 (125 m/50 g).

Drops Fabel (210 m/50 g) knits up just like sock yarn, and I ordered it for double-face projects. And for Drops Lima (Merino), I only needed two more skeins to go with my leftover yarn to make something out of it.

Here are the photos—you can see the different types there. If you click on them, the image will enlarge.

Ruth, your packaging looks super cute. It’s very similar to Sonja’s style.
Yes, exactly—just like you crocheted the border along the bottom of the dress, that’s how my neighbor did it with T-shirts. The yarn was relatively thin, but her thinnest needle is a size 2.

Marion, your shawl looks beautiful. I find this side more interesting, and the paws are easier to make out.

Dear friends, I’m in a yarn frenzy. It’s like Christmas and my birthday all at once. The night before last, I went on another shopping spree and took advantage of a few deals. Today, the package with various types of Drops yarn arrived. It’s sooo beautiful and colorful! I’ll be able to make quite a few things with it. I ordered the Drops Fabel (sock yarn) specifically for DF projects.



And the little dress is almost finished in terms of length. Here’s what it looks like now:

Dear friends,
yarn is our life, after all, and who among us could possibly do without it? After nearly 1.5 years of yarn restraint and making space, I’ve now really gone all out for the second time—with my favorite Drops yarn. I ordered it online two days ago in the evening—and the package already arrived today.

Here’s a little something to share in the joy. There are a whopping 84 skeins, each weighing 50 g. And they’re so beautifully colorful. I’ll be able to create lots of colorful and beautiful things again. Just as a painter needs colors, colorful yarn is that for me.

This is what the package looked like after I opened it:



And then I unpacked it—what a joy! Some of them were on sale, and I just couldn’t resist, so I stocked up on lots of colors.

Yes, Petra, that must have been a rare specimen, too. In the spring, before they went outside, they were still inside the apartment and were allowed to roam freely during the day. Whenever I sat in my armchair, she’d come over and rest her head on my slipper. That was so cute.
I’m surprised that your five get along so well when it comes to feeding. Normally, tortoises are solitary animals, except during mating season.

Wow, Petra, I’m really happy for your tortoises when I read how lovingly you care for them. I used to do that too, just not quite as extensively. I love tortoises, and one of them was even really cuddly. She’d often come to me and rest her head on my foot to sleep there. They also had an enclosure in the garden, and it was a joy to watch them.

When I moved, I gave them to a friend who already had three of her own. My Charlotte and Cassiopeia felt right at home there, too, and they could happily dig around in a huge garden. I missed them a lot back then, but I wouldn’t have wanted to keep them without a garden. They need nature—with sunshine and plenty of space to roam.

It’s so wonderful that five tortoises get to enjoy your attention and care. I wish them all a long life by your side.

Doll clothes always make a delightful gift. This adorable outfit fits dolls measuring approximately 43–50 cm, as well as small newborns. The heart appliqués are crocheted.

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This convertible pinafore skirt fits children from 1.5 to 5 years old. It features knitted-in hearts and is worked from the bottom up without any seams.

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Wow, Petra, you really go out of your way for them. That’s great!
Do you take them out of the fridge again in the spring so they can wake up slowly?
And what if we get frosty nights again?

Looks delicious, Inge.

After quite a while, I baked again today too—Amerikaner in the chocolate version with cocoa in them. Our tradesmen were also happy about the cake break with coffee.

Wow, there’s a lot going on here again.

Ines, you’re always so hard at work. Once again, you’ve crocheted such pretty decorations—and pot holders to boot. Wow, there’s even a pattern in there. It looks great! I really like Tunisian crochet too, but it’s not really my thing to do it myself. Double-face suits me much better.

Andrea, Entrelac—that’s the first time I’ve heard of it. It looks amazing. I really like it. Making those little mini-books out of magazines (?)—how cute! Do you still have your dollhouse? If I had more space, I’d want one and decorate it with lots of love.

So, our windows are in, and now we just have to get the chaos back in order. It seems like none of you really like cleaning windows. Well, imagine that—my favorite guy actually really enjoys it, so I let him have the fun. As for the new windows, they’re sparkling clean and don’t need any cleaning for now. We do need to repaint the area around the windows, though. It’s taken quite a beating. But we’ll take our time with that. First, everything has to be put back in its place.

Of course, I’ve also been knitting—I managed to find time for it here and there. Now I’m all the way at the bottom of the little dress and thinking about how to finish it off. So it’ll be done soon.

We had American cookies again today—this time the chocolate version, with cocoa in them. Very tasty! And our contractors were happy about them, too.



By the way, my friend was really happy with the pot holders and especially the little gift bag. She was totally amazed at how I managed to make them. :-) So I was able to make someone happy again—that’s really nice. Now I’m thinking about knitting her the Paris placemat too, in the same colors as the pot holders. I’m sure she’d love that.I

Yes, Andrea, that’s exactly how I knit the picot edge, too. It looks very pretty, and it’s also easy to thread an elastic band through it—for example, on pants.

Here in southeastern Germany, the sun is shining, too. It’s perfect for taking a walk and working in the garden.

I wish everyone here a wonderful weekend!

Knitting for dolls is always fun, and you can admire the results in no time. These cute overalls fit dolls sized 43–50 cm as well as small newborns.

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A matching top-down raglan sweater can be knitted to go with them. Here, you even get several sizes in the pattern.

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And of course, a doll baby like this (43–50 cm) also needs a diaper. This diaper can be crocheted very quickly and easily from a few bits of leftover yarn.

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What a great way to reuse them!

Petra, at first I thought you were joking. Each of my tortoises had its own box. And there wasn’t enough room in the basement, so I used the attic back then. It worked out great.

You must have a big fridge for all those tortoises. They hibernate in soil or something like that, right? How do you do it?

Petra, you have some really beautiful tortoises. I love them too, and I used to have two of them. I always overwintered them in a box in the attic. Each had its own box, filled with a special mixture of soil and leaves. Do you let yours overwinter in the garden?

I’m really learning a lot here. I didn’t know about the Puma either. Interesting!
Thanks for the tip about carrying the yarn. I have a finger attachment like that for double-faced knitting, too. It hadn’t even occurred to me to use it for pattern knitting. Great idea!

Anja, you really are a crazy one. ;-) There you are, climbing so high up the tree just to hang a tree mobile. I’d never even think of that—it would be way too much of a hassle and dangerous for me.

As for taking photos at my neighbor’s house, she’s very particular about that and doesn’t like it. Too bad! I wanted to take a photo of one of her knitting patterns once, but she wouldn’t let me. It’s actually really simple, though. Just look up crochet patterns for trim. She measured the circumference of the T-shirt at the bottom first and then crocheted the trim to the right length. Then she sewed it on. It definitely looks great in the right color.

Sonja, wowww! I’m totally thrilled and can only marvel when I look at your Paris motif. It’s a truly first-class work of art. You’re simply in a league of your own with your DF artworks. It turned out beautiful! What are the dimensions? I can also imagine it very well as wall decoration. The idea is fantastic.

@DieausdemGartenkommt
I’ve never worked with floats, not even with Norwegian patterns. Maybe a silly question: How do you, or all of you, do that? I’d be happy to learn something new.

Andrea, I also wish you a speedy recovery for your eye. I once had really awful hay fever and know all too well what that’s like. A homeopath was able to help me 30 years ago, and it’s been gone ever since.

Anja, you really do get yourself into things. Well, the motivation will come back, and then everything will work out with the skeins. That always happens to me when the motivation is somehow missing. Maybe your beautiful colorful shawl would like to keep growing?
Tell me, how do you get the decorations into the tree? Did you climb up there a bit? I imagine working with strips of fabric like that is pretty difficult. It must be quite hard on the joints, right? It wouldn’t be my thing, and I admire those who can do it.

One more idea for the fine, thin crochet threads. My neighbor often crochets pretty borders like that onto the bottom of her older T-shirts. It really looks very pretty. Maybe you’d like to try that too sometime.

Our windows are now installed—except for one. What’s still missing (unfortunately) are the blinds. I hope we’ll get them delivered soon.  Otherwise it will get pretty warm soon. And then tidying up is on the agenda for the weekend...

Now I’m going to keep working on Juna’s little dress for a while.

This picot edge is also used in knitting, and I think it’s really pretty. It works very well as a finishing edge for socks and cuffs on dresses, sweaters, or even pants.

Wow, Andrea! Things are starting to get colorful over there, too. The crocuses are still blooming in our garden, along with daffodils and—just now—tulips.

Yellow and orange are wonderful colors that bring joy even while knitting. At least that’s how I feel, which is why I especially love them.

This pretty clothing set will make every doll child (45–50 cm) shine.

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This sweet knitted cardigan (top-down raglan) with matching hat practically glows in orange and yellow. It is also knitted in a mix of patterns. A very pretty garment for dolls about 43–50 cm tall and also for small newborns or preemies.

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This pretty children’s sweater for ages 4–5 is knitted from orange-patterned sock yarn with solid-color accents.

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@dieausdemgartenkommt
I like the pattern you’re knitting there. I also enjoy knitting patterns when they’re simple.

Marlene, you’ve got another delicate piece on your needles. I’ve tried crocheting with such a thin hook and correspondingly thin yarn before. It’s really not for me. Size 2 and up is okay, but not anything smaller.

The first window was installed today. Two more tomorrow, and the last one on Friday. It looks good, though, and at least the rain won’t be coming in anymore. Now the weather is more stable and it’s getting warmer.

Have a nice evening, everyone!

How about a vest with vertical stripes? It definitely creates a slimming effect and is a joy to knit. If you have good knitting experience, you can get started right away. It fits size 40/D42.

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This poncho made from sock yarn is easy to knit and can successfully hide a few little curves.

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And if you’d like to emphasize your figure, then I recommend this tunic. The waist is accentuated as you knit it, and it has pretty details that are real eye-catchers. It fits sizes 40/42.

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This colorful skirt for 3- to 4-year-olds is very popular. It’s just right for summer now.

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These leggings for 3- to 4-year-olds are also well received and bring users joy. Many have already knitted them.

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Clothing for baby dolls and preemies is always in demand, such as this little Schlüttli jacket with a hat. It fits dolls measuring 43–50 cm and also preemies.

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This sweater with a side button placket in the same size is also easy to make.

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The socks with the brilliantly easy-to-knit mowi heel are popular with a great many users. It fits perfectly and is fun even for sock beginners.

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How about a little shopping bag for the play shop—filled with lemons and carrots? A gift like this is sure to bring joy, and it’s easy to crochet.

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This round collar is easy to knit—one skein is enough. Also a great gift idea.

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Among the most popular children’s dresses is this convertible pinafore dress, which fits for a very long time—from 1.5 years.

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And this tissue box is also very popular and easy to crochet. A great project for leftover yarn.

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Anja, your shawl looks amazing. I’d really enjoy knitting that, too. Colorful is always a good choice, especially for shawls. Keep at it, and you’ll have a lovely, cozy new piece of clothing. You’ll definitely be able to use it in the summer, too, when it gets a little chilly.

Marion and Ines, thanks for your feedback. I’ll decide as I go along what colors to use for the little dress. That’s often how it goes for me, which is part of the fun. :) The window installers are finally here today and are getting everything ready. They’ll replace the windows tomorrow. Phew, I’ll be so glad when everything’s done and our furniture and belongings are back where they belong.

Have a great day, everyone. The sun is shining here.

Andrea, I think it’s really great that you’re picking up your knitting needles again. That looks very promising. And you’ve even learned how to make an i-cord. That’s awesome! I’m sure you’ll discover lots of beautiful things to knit soon.

I’m currently working on a little dress for Juna. Let me show you a photo. This is how far I’ve gotten so far.

I’m always fascinated by your blue sky. It’s just fantastic.