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Nest No. 3 is also finished

Oh, there’s really a lot going on here again! You’ve made such beautiful things!

Marion, I love your baby blanket. That’s a very cute elephant. What kind of stitches did you use to crochet the blanket?

Sandra, the penguin bag is super cute. I bet Anton will be invited over more often if there’s such lovely gift wrapping.

Petra, I’m excited to see your baby pants. The piece you showed us here could also be a crown. It looks great, anyway.

Christina, I also love the colors you chose for the cover. It looks like you used pretty thin yarn, too, right?

I’ve finally gotten past the halfway point, even though I’ve had to rip it out a few times. The yarn from my stash isn’t ideal because the strands tend to catch on each other. The yarn isn’t quite as smooth and is rather unsuitable for DF. Still, I’m keeping at it. It’s already looking pretty good, though. Here are two photos—from both sides—of how it looks right now.




And the third nest is finished too:

They turned out really cute. :)
I hope you keep getting better, Inge.

Oh, she looks so cute.

Quadbeck

You can also open the file right here on the website. Just go to “Downloads,” then click the “Download” button, and then “View Files.” You don’t need a reader to do this, and you can see if the patterns are legible.

Wow, Sandra, I really like that—I could use something like that, too.

Happy birthday, and wishing you a healthy, successful, and happy new year of life filled with joy.

Warm regards
Monika

Yes, that’s right—I was still feeling the spring vibe yesterday, too. But today winter is back with snow and rain. The sun will shine again tomorrow, but it’ll stay chilly for now.

The flowers will probably survive. Imagine that—the starlings have been back here for a few days now. And they’re swarming our bird feeder. The bird feed balls are gone in a flash—1-2-3—and have to be refilled every day. With this cold weather, they can’t find anything else to eat. And today I actually saw a pair of blackbirds already building a nest in a tree in front of the house. I was really amazed. I wonder if it’ll work out?

Hey Anja, glad you’re here with us now.
Your cardigan looks great, and the new one is off to a good start.
Your needle organization is awesome. That’s definitely a good idea for some of us here. Mine always have to be within reach, which is why they’re hanging on my knitting cart.

OMG, Ines, your police officer is huge!! That must have taken a lot of work. And you did that all while renovating, too. Hats off to you!

Wow, Ina, your jacket is perfect now, and I could totally snag it from you. She must be a very dear friend to receive such a big gift. You sure finished knitting that jacket in a flash.

I’m moving a bit slower with my projects right now because decluttering is taking up quite a bit of my time. It’s eating up a few hours every day. I wouldn’t have believed it would take this long. But when I’m sorting things out—including old accounting records right now—I have to go through everything carefully again. In any case, it feels good and frees up space. I need to make that space before our new skylights are installed in April.

I’ve made quite a bit of progress on the cover now, after having to unravel a few rows yesterday. I lost a few stitches… oh well. I’ve noticed that the yarn isn’t great for double-faced knitting, but it definitely looks good.

Now I wish you all a wonderful weekend!

Here’s a quick tour of our garden from yesterday—March 5. The sun came out for a little while.

I wish all of you here a wonderful weekend, too. It’s snowing here today, and I’ll probably spend the weekend decluttering some more and, of course, knitting.

Dear Schneckenkind,

Happy birthday to you and have a wonderful day filled with lots of great surprises. May the coming year be just as joyful.

All my love
Monika

Knitting these colorful bestsellers is a real joy. It instantly puts you in a springtime mood.

The skirt fits 3–4-year-old girls and is just right for spring.

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So that the doll mum can dress to match her doll (approx. 45–50 cm), you can knit this pretty outfit set from the leftover yarn from the skirt.

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This colorful jacket (RVO) with a hat in a mix of patterns is also quick to knit from leftover yarn. It also fits dolls measuring approx. 45–50 cm.

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Ruth, I’m getting a yarn gift card that I can redeem later. That’s exactly what I wanted. I plan to stick with my “yarn diet” until May—that’ll make it 1 1/2 years.

I wish you all a wonderful evening!
I’m about to pick up my knitting needles. :)

Ina, your jacket would be perfect for me too, though I’d need a belt for it.
I want to knit something similar for next winter. It has to be long and come up nice and high at the neck. It’ll have pockets, too. I’m going to ask for the yarn for my birthday and I’m already really looking forward to it.

Yeah, I was also amazed at how many animal lovers there are who are working so hard to sew, knit, or crochet shelters for wild animals. I’m just a small part of that. And what I also think is really great is that there are people who put a lot of time into organizing the whole thing. It really brings me joy to imagine, while I’m crocheting, that a little injured animal will one day be sitting inside. I do need to take a break every now and then, though, because working with 2–3 strands at once really takes a toll on my wrists. So a nice knitting project on the side comes in handy.

Christina, I’m curious to see your cover and what kind of yarn you’re using. For me, the only thing that worked size-wise was thin sock yarn.

The second nest for wild animals was also crocheted from leftover yarn.

Now the second nest for wild animals is finished.

Yes, I agree. It’s a joy to make something for others and bring them comfort.

This lucky bug potholder is very easy to crochet. A wonderful splash of color in the kitchen and always quickly at hand when there are hot pots.

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The colorful spring meadow consists of placemats, coasters, various egg cups and egg cozies, as well as flower decorations. All pieces are easy to crochet and bring a cheerful mood to the table.

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A diaper is also a must-have for the baby doll (43-50 cm). It can be crocheted very quickly from leftover yarn.

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Ines, I’m blown away by your police officer. It’s a real work of art! I can totally imagine your husband’s coworkers loving it. And your tissue holder looks great, too.

Sonja, your second cover is also very pretty. I actually like the colors even better than the first one.

After I almost gave up on knitting it last night, I found a new solution today. I had to unravel everything because the cover would have turned out way too big. Today I went through my stash and actually found something suitable. It’s thin sock yarn in light green and yellow. The contrasts probably won’t be as strong, but oh well. I’ve started it now, and luckily it’s the size I need. Here’s what the colors look like:



Another animal nest is finished, and the third one still needs to be twice as tall (it should be 10 cm high because it will be folded over).

Thanks, Andrea! I really love daffodils, too. They’re already peeking out in the garden, but it’ll take a few more days because it’s going to get cooler again starting tomorrow.

Here in Lower Bavaria, the sky is overcast and it’s still 12 degrees. Starting tomorrow, it’ll get cooler again.

Our garden is still dormant, except for a few crocuses. Since it’s going to get cool again over the next few days, we’re putting off the gardening for now. That leaves more time for crafts. :)

A colorful spring meadow with fun egg cozies and egg cups on the table — that’s sure to bring joy and makes a welcome Easter gift. The spring meadow consists of various egg outfits, placemats, coasters, and scattered flower decorations. Everything is easy to crochet.

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A splash of color in the kitchen (or in the Easter basket, too) are these lucky beetle potholders. They are very easy for beginners to crochet, too.

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Toddlers with a Puky, tricycle, or balance bike will definitely love this bag. It fits perfectly on the handlebars and is easy to remove. A great project for experienced crocheters. The bag has a double bottom.

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This preschool shoulder bag for toddlers can be filled with small gifts. The strap can be adjusted to 3 different lengths and it also has a double bottom.

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This little bag, filled with carrots and lemons, is a welcome addition to any pretend store. Quick and easy to crochet using leftover yarn.

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Food for the play kitchen — now that’s a completely different kind of surprise in the Easter basket. Here, the doll can be fed lots of treats, such as pasta, toast, vegetables, butter, and a fried egg.

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These little gnomes are perfect for hiding in the grass, for example filled with colorful eggs. Later, they can be placed on the breakfast table.

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The gnomes can also be hidden right inside their house. It’s a great storage basket and will make moms happy, too.

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For anyone working from home, a door guard like this is a great idea and fun for the whole family. It makes it immediately clear at the study door whether entry is welcome or not. The two — the owl and the bear — are also very popular with children, because they let the kids play in peace, too.

See the crochet pattern for the value set — Guardian Owl and Guardian Bear (both are also available individually)

For baby doll moms , a crocheted diaper like this is definitely a lovely surprise in the Easter basket. It works up quickly and only takes a few colorful leftover yarn scraps.
All models fit dolls approx. 43-50 cm tall.

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This cute outfit is a joy, too. With it, the doll mom already has the first clothes for summer.

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A romper is also totally on trend for baby dolls. Simply knitted top-down raglan style, it has virtually no seams.

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Little girl dolls get a pretty, colorful clothing set here that can be knitted nicely from scraps.

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A colorful cardigan with a matching hat - the cardigan is knitted top-down raglan style in a mix of patterns.

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Plus matching leggings - easy to knit.

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A Schlüttli with a matching hat - top-down raglan

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Or a sweater (top-down raglan) with a side button placket - to the knitting pattern




A matching pair of pants to go with it - there are two versions here

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A sleeping bag will make the doll mom happy, too.

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And the little stuffed animals up to 20 cm tall also want to sleep in a sleeping bag at night. Here you can knit two different ones right away.

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Anja, I think this is a great idea. It would be a huge help to us authors.

Cham

Sonja, your e-reader case turned out really beautiful. I’m looking forward to test-knitting it now. Yesterday I picked out some cotton from my stash and plan to give it to my friend as a gift. I’m curious to see how it looks when it’s finished. I’m having the same problem as Christina with the CraSyTrio. However, my little circular needle broke at the cable yesterday (Knit Pro). I’ve ordered a new one, which should arrive in two days. Until then, I’ll keep going with the three needles.

Oh Petra, yes, it was you who introduced me to the wildlife rehabbers. It’s great that you’re getting active again, too. Once the nests are finished, I’ll knit at least one more drey; I should still have enough felting yarn for that. I’m really very happy to make this contribution, and while I’m crocheting, I already imagine little birds sitting inside them.

Ruth, I think the bunny photo is totally cute, too. It must have been an injured rabbit—and it has a cuddly buddy in the nest so it doesn’t feel so alone. I think that’s a really sweet idea.

Ines, you’re in the wildlife rehab group, too. You only need to browse through the posts there—the photos really make you want to get crafting. I’m always amazed at the beautiful things the seamstresses create.

Perhaps it’s possible for CP to delete reviews that aren’t really reviews. By that, I mean exactly those reviews where the pattern hasn’t even been tried yet.

I recently got a tip from a customer. I was in touch with her and reminded her about the review. She told me that she’d be happy to rate the pattern, but that she usually forgets to do so—without any ill intent. She also didn’t find the option to leave a review right away; she only got there with my help after I sent her the link.

She gave me the suggestion (and asked me to pass it on here) that it would be helpful if customers automatically received a reminder after a certain amount of time, perhaps even with a link to the “Downloads” section or to the project.

Beautiful snapshots, Andrea. Thanks for sharing them with us.

Thank you, Andrea, for always taking us along to Norway a little bit and capturing these beautiful moments for us. This is truly special—and you were able to experience it in person and savor every moment.

Dear Kerstin,

I wish you all the best on your birthday and hope you have a day full of joy. May this new year of your life bring you many wonderful surprises.

Warm
regards, Monika

This cute little cuddly bear is suitable for babies and is super easy to knit. You can even use leftover yarn for it.

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These ladybugs can be very helpful in the kitchen and look pretty too—a real splash of color. And they’re also very easy to crochet.

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These two door hangers are perfect for the home office when the person in the room doesn't want to be disturbed. Both the bear and the owl clearly show when entry is not allowed.

They are also very popular with children, because this way they can play undisturbed sometimes without having to lock the room.

Both can be crocheted very easily from leftover yarn. You only need the usual crochet skills.

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To the crochet pattern for the door guardian owl "Ruhu"

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I have a project on my knitting needles made from Drops Safran cotton. And I’m currently crocheting some unwanted blended wool into nests for wildlife.

Something went wrong with the photos. The last nest looks just like the nests I crochet.

Ruth, here are a few photos. I received a really cute calendar from the wildlife carers as a thank-you gift for Christmas. So I took some pictures of it. The first nest could easily have been made by me.

Dear Steffi,

I wish you all the best on your birthday and hope this new year brings you much joy.

Warm
regards, Monika

Well, I can definitely relate to the unfinished patterns. I definitely want to whittle those down in March.

Other than that, I still have quite a bit of knitting to do. There are a few skeins of unwanted yarn waiting to be crocheted into animal nests—for the wildlife feeding stations.

I’m also designing new patterns. So there’s plenty to do.

March is my favorite month—it’s my birthday month. :)

Dear Ina,

the nests aren’t meant for our own birds, of course, but mainly for injured birds and other animals that are being nursed back to health. The nests go to rehabilitation centers, which are very grateful to receive them. They must be washed beforehand at 60 degrees and can be made of wool blended with acrylic or just acrylic. I always use 2–3 strands of yarn so they turn out nice and sturdy. Of course, that really strains my arm, and I can already feel it.

Last year I crocheted a lot of these nests, and now I’ll be using up some leftover yarn that’s perfect for this.

I’m going to knit 1 or 2 squirrel dreys from my leftover felting yarn and then felt them. Many squirrels are found abandoned because, for example, their mother was hit by a car.

You might be wondering how I came up with this idea. I got the tip here, but I don’t even remember who gave it to me anymore. I’m in a private Facebook group where wildlife rehabilitators are connected with crafters. So I also know where the nests are going. It’s really a great initiative, and I’ve even received photos of my nests with their inhabitants. That’s a stroke of luck, though. I just feel good about doing my part. The group has a very harmonious and loving atmosphere, and it’s a joy to look at all the photos. There are some crafters in the group who, for example, sew—not for birds, but for other small or injured animals. These are either dreys or other types of shelters. They also sew “cuddle buddies” because some small animals feel lonely, and these provide comfort for them. Yes, I’ve learned a lot about wildlife care (injured animals) there.

Well, enough about that. Your temperature blanket is starting to get interesting now. I’m curious to see how it turns out.

This cute summer outfit fits dolls measuring approx. 43–50 cm, as well as small newborns. It is knitted top down in raglan style, and even leftover yarn is enough for it.

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A colorful summer skirt for 3- to 4-year-olds will soon be just the thing. It is easy to knit, provided you have some knitting experience. When worn, it’s a real eye-catcher.

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Socks are always a good idea—they’re such a popular knitting project. However, the complicated heel isn’t exactly everyone’s idea of fun.

With the mowi heel, anyone can do it, because it’s brilliantly simple. Just give it a try.

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A pinafore dress that grows with the child—just what every knitting grandma or mom could wish for. This sweet little dress with knitted-in hearts fits a baby and even a 3-year-old girl.

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A warm knitted cardigan made of merino wool is just the right thing to wear in spring when toddlers play outside. It has pockets and a hood and fits approximately sizes 92 to 104.

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This baby pinafore dress also grows with the child for several months and looks adorable when worn.

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Here is the photo of the nest—first showing the total height when crocheted, and then with the edge folded over.

I’m currently crocheting my scraps into nests for wild animals. This is the first and largest one.

Spring is here, and I’ve started crocheting nests for wildlife again.
This is my first one, the largest—it has a diameter of 17 cm. The next ones will be a bit smaller. The edge is folded over.

So, these are—or rather, were—my apple clouds. I baked them with whole-grain spelt flour, and they turned out super delicious. I’ll definitely make them again. We polished off this whole plate today. My favorite man is delighted too. Thanks for the recipe, Inge. :)

Dear bergli,

I wish you all the best and everything beautiful for your birthday, and hope that many lovely surprises await you—today and in the new year of your life.

Warm regards
Monika

Ines, I know what you mean about switching computers. I just went through that myself. It takes a lot of time. But there’s one advantage: I didn’t take a lot of stuff with me and basically cleared things out right away. That feels good, too. I’m sure you feel the same way.

Ruth, I’m really glad to hear you feel the same way about knitting needles. I’ve tried so many different ones. But for some reason, I never stick with them for long. I’ve since found another solution that I really like. The circular needles are all hanging sideways on my dinette—it’s one of those rolling double trays. On top of that are my baskets with leftover yarn and odds and ends, plus a few small wooden boxes that hold things like crochet hooks and the like. That way, I always have everything right at my fingertips. There’s also a template with the needle sizes there. That way, I can measure the right size right away using the hanging circular needles.
Your temperature blanket is changing colors now, too—I’m curious to see how it continues and what it’ll look like in a few months.
Your embroidery looks absolutely gorgeous. That’s a real test of patience. It reminds me of when I used to embroider back when my son was little. And the little Easter bunnies on the lids—once again, very pretty, just like everything you make.

Today I’m finishing the first nest for the wildlife. More will follow. I’ll post a photo later, once it’s completely finished. There are still a few rounds left to go.

Happy birthday, and may your day be filled with lots of wonderful surprises. I wish you all this and much more

from the bottom of my heart
Monika