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Knitting socks is popular all year round, and they’re always needed. If only it weren’t for that complicated heel.

But that’s a thing of the past now. The mowi heel is actually very easy to knit—much to the delight of many users, who now only want to knit socks this way. If you’ve struggled with socks in the past, why not give it a try?

The pattern includes all the individual steps—and even covers 4 sample sizes.

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Bread - home-baked

Since I wanted to make it quickly, I baked my standard fruit cake today—using the thin dough I also use for pizza. This time, I topped it with a mix of apples, raisins, cherries, and raspberries—and sprinkled almonds on top. I’ve already eaten half of it—it was sooo delicious!

Oh Marion, how beautiful it is at your place! Things are blooming here too, but not with such variety in our garden. It has simply been too cold so far. But that will come.
 
Thanks for showing us!

Oh Anja, the first “Sunday child” whose birth we get to witness. Your bunny has woken up, and it’s turned out sooo cute. You really did a great job with it!

Sandra, you make such beautiful toys. Quite a few babies can come along now.

Andrea, your colorful blanket looks gorgeous. I like it. I also love it when things are really colorful. And that’s easy to pull off with blankets. Your little doll looks great, too. The interchangeable wigs are a great idea. I can’t quite picture it right now. Do you have separate patterns for the hair? Is the doll still missing a mouth, or are you going to embroider it on? The eyes are already very pretty.

I’m currently knitting another pair of pants for Sternchen because the red is so hard to photograph. The pants will match the colorful pink sweater. So basically, the summer version. And then I want to get back to working on the second pot holder. But for now, I have other things to take care of.

Have a wonderful sunny Sunday, everyone!

Inge, that’s great about the chopped tomatoes. I’ll have to remember that. And it’s great that you’re making the crust using my recipe. It’s become my go-to crust, too.

Andrea, my mouth is watering—that looks so delicious!!

My husband has been asking every day when I’m finally going to make Marion’s carrot cake. I’m going to take a walk first, and then I’ll probably get started on it.

Have a lovely, sunny Sunday, everyone!

Warm regards from Monika

That looks delicious, Inge. I’d also prefer the version without cheese.

A great idea for note paper!

Sonja, that’s so sweet that your daughter is now going to bed with her baby blanket. I’m sure it’s good for her. Now she can really savor the feeling of snuggling with it.

Sandra, I also think it’s really lovely that Anton now has a blanket you made. It’s something special to pass down handmade items like that. I even still have a bath towel that I used to have as a baby. I treasure it like a precious gem. Your gifts for the babies are always simply enchanting. You’ve really put together quite a treasure trove.

We had a wonderful day here today with spring-like weather. Tomorrow is supposed to be just as nice. I’ll be spending plenty of time outside.

Have a lovely evening and Sunday, and do whatever brings you joy—indoors or outdoors.

OMG, there’s so much going on here! You guys are super hard at work!

Anja, we’ll all still get to admire your UFOs once they’re finished, right? You’ll show us something new every Sunday or Monday.

Marion and Ines, thanks for your feedback!

Andrea, your little doll looks so cute. I can’t wait to see it finished. And the owl is cute, too—even at this stage. Your blanket is definitely worth crocheting further—it’s so beautifully colorful. You can use up quite a bit of your “diet yarn” and really let your creativity run wild.

Sonja, what a beautiful blanket! And what a coincidence that Andrea is crocheting the same one. It’s a small world.

I’m already a third of the way done with the second pot holder. I’ll keep working on it tonight so it’ll be finished soon.

Now I wish you all a cozy evening and a sunny weekend.

Thanks, Josefa.
I, too, wish all visitors here a cozy and wonderful weekend. Now that the weather is finally nicer, we’ll be going for walks and definitely doing some knitting.

Belated heartfelt congratulations, and wishing you health, joy, and success in your new year of life.

All the best
Monika

Happy birthday, and here’s to a healthy, successful, and joyful new year of life.

Warm
regards, Monika

Oh Petra, you have my deepest sympathy, too. That really can’t be easy. In any case, I hope everything turns out well and that your husband can come home soon.

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I also wish you and your granddaughter all the very best and hope everything works out. Having to go to the hospital right now is especially sad.

How about dressing up different dolls and teddy bears this weekend? You’re sure to have plenty of leftover yarn in your stash that can be put to good use. The pattern includes sizes 25–30 cm and 45–50 cm—plus tips for sizes in between.

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A pretty sleeping bag like this for a doll stroller is sure to bring joy—both while crocheting it and when giving it as a gift. Dolls or teddy bears up to 50 cm in size can slumber blissfully inside it or be taken for a stroll.

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And of course, the doll baby also needs a diaper that even a toddler can easily put on and take off. It’s best to crochet several of them using leftover yarn.

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These two overalls for dolls and teddy bears are great to knit while watching TV. They’ll be finished quickly on the side and will bring lots of joy to a little or grown-up doll mom.

Knitting pattern for an overall - doll size 43-50 cm



Knitting pattern for an overall - teddy bears or dolls 25-30 cm




This sweater made from sock yarn for 4- to 5-year-olds is also perfect to knit while watching TV.

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And this skirt for 3- to 4-year-olds is also a project for relaxing.

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And if you have a ball of cotton yarn left over, you can knit yourself this pretty scarf collar. Very easy and relaxing.

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You can also make a few useful little items from leftover yarn. Here are more ideas that are fun to make—and even better to give as gifts.


The Little Pouch for 10 Tissues—crochet pattern




The Spring Meadow for the Table—egg cozies, placemats, and more—crochet pattern




Baby shoes with hearts—great for using up scraps—crochet pattern




Hairbands with a lace pattern—knitting pattern




The “Scrap Eaters” Gang—useful, creative, and fun—crochet pattern




A button-up collar scarf—great for leftover yarn, including sock yarn—knitting pattern




Little ghosts to give as gifts—as keychains and more—crochet pattern

You can also make great toys for toddlers out of scraps. Here are a few examples that are a real joy to crochet. And even more fun when you give them as gifts!


The little shopping bag for the play store, filled with lemons and carrots—crochet pattern




Food for the play kitchen—pasta, toast, fried egg, butter, vegetables—crochet pattern




A door-guard bear—handy for the whole family, even when working from home—crochet pattern




Or a door-guard owl—just as popular—crochet pattern

Scraps can always be used beautifully for doll clothes. Here are a few ideas that are sure to delight both you and the doll’s mom.

A diaper for a baby doll (43–50 cm) – easy to crochet - crochet pattern




A raglan sweater in various sizes (30 and 50 cm) – knitting pattern




A jumpsuit for dolls and teddy bears 45–50 cm – knitting pattern




A jumpsuit for smaller dolls and teddy bears 25–30 cm – knitting pattern




A summer outfit for dolls 43–50 cm – knitting pattern




A cute clothing set for 50 cm dolls – knitting pattern




A cardigan with hat for dolls 43–50 cm – knitting pattern




Matching leggings for dolls 43–50 cm – knitting pattern




A sleeping bag for little stuffed animals up to 20 cm – 2 versions – knitting pattern




A Schlüttli jacket with hat for dolls 43–50 cm – knitting pattern




A sweater with a side button placket for dolls 43–50 cm – knitting pattern




Matching pants, 2 versions – knitting pattern




Sweater and swaddle bag for teddy bears and dolls 35–40 cm – knitting pattern




Striped pants for 40 cm teddy bears – knitting pattern




A raglan sweater for bears 25–30 cm – knitting pattern




Summer clothes for bears 25–30 cm – knitting pattern

Thanks, Anja! :) Yeah, I think this color combo is great, too. Unfortunately, the teal doesn’t show up very well in the photo.

Christina, I haven’t knitted that much the last few days. A few hours last night and this morning, and then they were done. With the finger attachment, double-face knitting really goes pretty fast these days. I’m also curious to see your color mix. I’m sure it’ll turn out pretty again.

Have a cozy afternoon, everyone, with your needles and plenty of yarn!

Monika

I’ve now finished a total of 4 felt dreys and 6 nests. They’re ready to be sent off for injured or orphaned birds or squirrels.

Here are the last 3 dreys and nest No. 6.

Oops, I just realized I forgot February. Since I’ve already thrown away my records from that time, I’ll just skip it and continue with March.

In March, I knitted and crocheted a lot of wool and scraps into projects for wildlife.
Here’s what I made:
4 nests—482 g total
4 felt dreys—1,095 g total
One e-reader case—30 g

So, a total of 1,607 g used in March

Yes, Ines, I think our craft group here is great too, and I’d really miss it. Checking in here has become part of my daily routine. And so much has happened again.

Your little doll looks very pretty and is quite a sizeable one. At least that’s what it looks like. Who’s getting it? Or is she staying with you?
Your beautiful “UFOs” that are now finished. Wow! Those are two really elegant pieces, and surely knitted with a lot of love. You really missed out by not being able to wear them yet. With warmer temperatures coming soon, they’re exactly the right kind of clothing. And your teddy bear blanket looks great, too. It’s sure to be a hit as a doll’s blanket. The motif is easy to make out, even though it’s finer when knitted. That’s why I prefer knitting. It’s finer, more stretchy, and cozier. And I think that’s much nicer—at least for clothing.
You’ve got a big event coming up. Moms are usually more excited than the bride and groom. I hope you all have a wonderful time.

Anja, you’ve been keeping busy. You’ve made quite a bit of progress. It’s great that you’ve stuck with it! It’s turning out really nice. Keep it up!
Your wiggly bunny is practically begging to be brought to life! It’s going to be totally cute. It’s definitely worth it to crochet the ears and then sew it all together. We’re all really excited to see how cute it’ll look. Every Sunday—well, I’m looking forward to your bunny’s “Sunday birth.”

Ina and Andrea, thanks for your feedback on the shawl!
Andrea, I’m sure you’ll be able to show us your owl soon, right? It’s also just begging to be brought to life. I can hear it all the way from Bavaria. :)

Because of unraveling, the first pot holder only got finished today. It just needs a hanger—I forgot that part, unfortunately—and I’ll add it at the very end. Here’s what it looks like now:

Baby dolls need a diaper too. This one is very easy to crochet. And the doll mommy can handle it really well because it has hook-and-loop fasteners. It fits dolls approx. 43–50 cm tall.

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These lucky ladybug oven mitts are also easy to crochet. They are an eye-catcher in any kitchen and are a joy to give as a gift.

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For young children’s play store, you can crochet this shopping bag and then fill it with lemons and carrots. Giving it as a gift is just as much fun as crocheting it.

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All the best on your birthday and many wonderful gifts in life!

With love
Monika

Christina, how cute—those little bears!! I’ll knit them later as pot holders, but for myself. I actually would have finished the first shawl this morning. But I was in the same boat as you. I had to rip back a few rows because of a mistake. Oh well, time to start again. It’ll just be finished later. Right now, I’m also writing the pattern and designing new things.

Ina, your jacket looks great—so different from the others. Still, I like the color combo of the first one best. You know, red-orange-yellow is totally my thing.

Anja, this is really motivating… I feel the same way you do. I don’t think I’ve ever crafted this much before. Since I’ve been in this group, it’s been incredibly inspiring. I’m excited to see how your new project comes along. Keep at it and look forward to the result.

Oh, thanks, Marion! I’ll definitely try baking this—it sounds great. I’m really curious to see how it tastes. It might just be my next cake for the weekend.

With this pattern, you can dress up dolls and teddy bears measuring 30 and 45–50 cm in a cute new sweater. You’ll also get tips for sizes in between. The sweater is knitted with raglan sleeves starting from the top; leftover yarn is all you need.

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OMG, there’s so much going on here!! I can’t even keep up anymore!

Anja , the solution for your foundation chain looks very creative—a great idea. :-)
I have a question about your pot holders made from old bed sheets: How do you make them? Do you cut strips out of the fabric? I can’t even picture that right now.

Ina , I really like the colors of your cardigan, too. I have quite a few purple items in my closet, too. And your blanket is really picking up steam now. The color mix is getting more and more interesting and colorful. Thanks also for your feedback on the Kobeln. I’m curious to see how they’ll be received. They’ll be going on a trip soon. And for my little star, I’m going to knit a whole set again with different colors.

Sandra , I’ve already admired your Easter bunny gift jars in another thread. A really nice idea that’s sure to bring joy.

Silvia and Christina , thanks for the instructions for dyeing eggs with onion skins and patterns. It sounds pretty simple.

Marion , how cute! You got to crochet the sheep. It turned out great and fits nicely in your garden. Now it just needs to graze the meadow.

In the meantime, I’ve started another DF project. It’s my friend’s birthday soon, and now she’ll be getting these pretty pot holders with the bird motif. The colors are among her favorites, and I think the combination is really beautiful, too. This time I’m knitting with pure cotton, which is going better than expected. Practice really does make a difference here. This is what the first one looks like now:




And I’ve also finished a nest for wild animals. Here’s what it looks like. The edge is folded over, so it’s twice as tall.

Oh wow, Marion, your carrot cake would really hit the spot right now. Would you share your recipe with us here? I’ve been wanting to bake one like that for a long time. And thanks for the reminder about the Amerikaner. Those would be a good idea again sometime too.

Sandra, that’s a really cute idea and is sure to bring joy.

I’ve started a double-sided project with a pretty design. I’m making pot holders that will be a birthday gift.

This colorful children’s skirt for ages 3–4 is very popular. It’s also a great way to use lots of colorful leftover yarn. With a little knitting experience, the skirt is easy to knit.

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Socks are always popular. These are especially easy to knit, because the mowi heel is very easy to work in. The pattern explains it step by step using three size examples.

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A cozy warming cowl like this is always a useful and pretty garment. It is very easy to knit from one skein.

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This convertible pinafore dress for toddlers from 1.5 years is an absolute highlight. It fits up to about age 5. It is knitted from the bottom up with no seams. A pretty heart pattern is worked in as you go.

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Inge, that’s really sad, and you have my full sympathy. Maybe it will comfort you a little to know that better times will come again. That has often helped me in life to keep my spirits up. I wish your sister—and you, too—lots of strength during this time.

We were able to go for a walk in the sunshine over Easter. Today, winter is back, and there are plenty of projects around the house that need attention. Of course, I’m not neglecting my crafts either.

Christina, you’ve been incredibly busy for the Easter Bunny. Such pretty eggs—I wouldn’t even want to eat them. The crocheted ones are absolutely adorable, too, as are the bunnies. You’ve got a great selection—bunnies and eggs to eat, and others just to admire.

Your bunnies are so cute, Christina.
I was thinking about which ones to bake, too, but first we need to use up our large stockpile, and I want to shed the extra weight I gained from all the cake. Bunnies still taste good even after Easter.

You poor things…
It won’t get really unpleasant here until tonight. Right now it’s still a bit sunny with a few clouds, and the temperatures are relatively pleasant. So it’s great for a walk.
The next 3 days will be perfect knitting weather. :)

Now you can use this knitting pattern to knit sweaters for dolls and teddy bears of various sizes (from 30 to 50 cm). They’re sure to love a new sweater that lets you put lots of colorful leftover yarn to good use.

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Anja, don’t give up so quickly. If you like the project, write to the author. There’s always room for improvement. Yes, my favorite is the little baby doll. My two granddaughters are named Linja (5) and Juna (almost 2).

Ruth, you always have such great ideas for such tiny things. No sooner has that cute little robin hopped off the needle than a snail is already crawling through your apartment. You’re so incredibly industrious and have such great ideas—I admire them all.

Ines, thanks for the “pumpkin” feedback. :-) I’ve decided to crochet that big ball of yarn into a nest for now. It’s almost done. Since it’s still pretty thick, I’ll probably still be able to make a treadmill for the little squirrels from it. Let’s see how far it goes. I can knit that, and that suits me better. Otherwise, my arm can’t handle the thick yarn, and I can’t risk that.

Make yourselves comfortable. We’re expecting nice weather again on Easter Monday, but after that, it’ll be winter again for a few days. Oh well, I’ve got plenty of yarn.

I’d also like to add my birthday wishes. May the coming year bring you lots of joy and time for crafting.

Warm regards,
Monika

Ruth, Anja and Marion, thank you for your feedback on my "pumpkin drey." Well then, I’m reassured. It will be a special home for the little squirrels. ;-)

Marion, you’re pretty fast at the moment, too. Are you now catching up on everything you missed a few weeks ago? The way your table runner is made reminds me of the bistro curtains I used to crochet a lot.

Marlene, it’s nice that your scarf is growing so quickly. I’m really not in the mood for such fine details right now.

Anja, if I were you, I’d contact the author. I’m sure she’ll be grateful for your question and might be able to boost your enthusiasm again.

I’ve finally decided which projects to continue with. That’s really hard for me at the moment. One skein of thick yarn is now waiting to be turned into a running belt for the squirrels’ playground. And two skeins are already lying here for a birthday gift for my friend. She’s getting potholders with Sonja’s cute birds. My fingers are practically itching for a double-face project.

Yes, and I can show something again, too. Sternchen’s overalls are finished. She looks absolutely adorable in them. A super nice addition to the matching sweater.

Thanks, Inge, for showing us your pizza. Yeah, I’m sure it was delicious. It’s making me hungry just looking at it.

Best regards, Monika

Oh Sandra, your Anton has grown again. It’s so nice to watch him dye the eggs. And your flock of chickens looks just adorable. One of them could easily pass for a Christmas chicken with that little hat. Anton is going to have so much fun hunting for them.

Thank you, everyone. I’d be happy to echo those wishes. Make yourselves comfortable and enjoy everything the Easter Bunny brings.

Best wishes, Monika

Dear Nadine, I’d like to join in the birthday wishes and wish you all the best for the coming year.

Warm regards
Monika

That looks really delicious, Inge. I can smell it all the way over here.

Ruth, your bunnies are so cute. I wouldn’t even want to eat them.

I baked rolls today using Ines’s recipe for Kräuter-Bobbel bread. Wow, they turned out so delicious! This is now my new go-to roll recipe.

I tripled the recipe, using whole-grain spelt flour, 1/2 cube of yeast, about 700 ml of yeast water, 150 ml of water, and 100 ml of oat milk. For spices, I added coriander and a little anise. I let them rise in the sun for 2 hours, and they were a breeze to work with. I ended up with 2 full baking sheets (28 rolls)—a mix of larger and smaller ones. We’re totally thrilled—we’ve already polished off a few tonight.

Wow, there’s really a lot going on here! Or rather, the sheep is. :)

Ines, your Henriette hatched just in time for Easter. She looks very woolly. And so does the toilet roll hat. I like your jacket best. The colors, just everything. It turned out just as beautiful as Ina’s original.

Marlene, you’re an expert at such delicate things. I’m curious to see what it’s going to be. I also enjoy playing around with patterns.

Andrea, your frog is super cute. He looks really cheeky and is surely looking forward to the coming warm days—probably only after Easter. Until then, he’ll brighten up your warm living room.

Ruth, your blanket has really grown quite a bit and is getting more colorful now.

Ina, you’re incredibly fast. The new jacket looks great too, but the other one would be more my style color-wise.

I’ve now felted the last 3 Kobel. One turned out a little lumpy. Since the felting wool was different, I suspect that one skein didn’t felt the same way as the others. But I think it’s still usable.




I’m almost finished with the pants for Sternchen now, too. All that’s missing are the straps and the buttons.
My yarn for the jacket is calling to me so much that I’ve already started designing it. Now I’m trying out different knitting patterns. The decision won’t be easy—I already know that. And I’m winding away busily.

Have a lovely evening and a nice Good Friday tomorrow.

How about a beautiful, colorful skirt for 3–4-year-olds? There are no limits to your creativity when it comes to colors.

Knitting pattern




And with the leftover yarn, you can knit a matching outfit for the doll. The set fits dolls that are 45–50 cm tall.

Knitting pattern




And since a baby doll (43–50 cm) needs a diaper too, you can quickly crochet one for Easter. With the Velcro fasteners, it’s also ideal for toddlers.

Crochet pattern

Yeah, we can always use them, and they’re sure to bring joy. I wish you a happy Easter.

Aside from our heating system breaking down on my birthday, March was otherwise very nice. We’re fit and healthy—that’s what matters most.