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Grimma and Hildburghausen are very beautiful—I know them. :)

Iffelsdorf

Hi Grit :)

Why don’t you check out garnstudio (de)? Those are the Drops yarns I really love to work with. There (or elsewhere), I’d recommend a yarn that’s a blend of cotton and a little acrylic. It works up really well.

I’m sure others here have some tips for you, too.

Best wishes
Monika

Dear Ina, I’m totally thrilled with your jacket. I’d love one just like it—both the colors and the cut. I’m going to knit myself a new cardigan for next winter, too—using Finkhof yarn. I’m already looking forward to the yarn package.

Your knitting needles have really found a very organized home. The pockets are a great idea.

Your temperature blanket is starting to look interesting and colorful now. I’m curious to see how it turns out. It looks great.

And the fan has a different look now, too. You’ve really put a lot of work into that. Wow! To be honest, I wouldn’t have the patience for that.

My DF hats have arrived, but I haven’t heard back yet. I’m sure I’ll get a response soon, probably with photos.

In the meantime, I’ve knitted a hat for Sternchen that matches her sweater.




And I’ve got a crocheted nest for wild animals on my hook now. I want to use up some leftover yarn and do something good for the animals again. They’ll need it this spring.

Oh, how delicious!!! I’m already looking forward to the apple muffins tomorrow. It’s going to be a treat! :)
It’s great that we can share our recipes here.
Enjoy!

Deggendorf

Youngstown (USA)

Thanks, Ines and Marion! :) The hats are on their way, but they’re currently stuck at Hermes. I hope they arrive soon.

Andrea, the pattern looks great. I actually crocheted the sleeping bag for Sternchen in a similar style—though I used rows of half double crochets.

Oh, Andrea... *pat on the head*
Don't be sad—spring will be here for you soon, too. Then you can have coffee and cake outside. :-)

Oh, how delicious, Andrea! I’m sure your husband was thrilled. I love things like that, too.

I’m going to bake the apple clouds this weekend. I’m really looking forward to it—it’s something new. And in the next few days, I’ll also be baking Ines’s quick-and-easy bread. I’ve got the baking malt now.

Unterschleißheim

I also wish everyone here a wonderful weekend. Here, the sun has been shining brightly all day, and it’s been warm like spring. Little flowers are sprouting everywhere—it’s so beautiful!

Starting tomorrow, it’s supposed to get a little cooler, which suits me just fine. I’ll use that time to declutter, tidy up, and do my bookkeeping. Of course, I’ll also be knitting or crocheting on the side.

I wish you all the best and happiness on your birthday, and hope you have a wonderful time. May this new year of your life bring you many lovely surprises.

Warm regards,
Monika

Especially popular and well-reviewed models in my shop - mowi19



The colorful children’s skirt for ages 3-4 - knitting pattern





The leggings for toddlers ages 3-4 - knitting pattern




The Schlüttli + hat for dolls 43-50 cm - knitting pattern




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




The socks with the brilliantly simple mowi heel - knitting pattern




The little shopping bag for toddlers with carrots and lemons - crochet pattern




The easy-to-knit round collar - knitting pattern




The convertible jumper skirt that grows with your child from 1.5 to 5 years - knitting pattern

This sleeping bag for dolls (up to 50 cm) fits in a doll stroller or doll bed. It’s easy to crochet and is an ideal project for colorful leftover skeins. Much to the delight of every doll mommy!

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Of course, a baby doll (45–50 cm) needs a diaper too. This one has hook-and-loop fasteners and is easy to make. Ideal for toddlers with baby siblings.

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Yes, it’s so nice to be outside right now. My yarn is doing well, and I’ll be knitting with it this evening.

Happy birthday, and wishing you a wonderful, joyful, and healthy year ahead.

Heartfelt wishes
Monika

Keep it up, Inge! You’ve got this—things are looking up!

Over the past few months, I’ve been here on CP very often and have been very active. I love the interaction here—it’s almost like a nice virtual family.

Now I’m spending more time outdoors, so my activity here will probably slow down a bit. In any case, I check in here every day; otherwise, I’d probably feel like something was missing from my daily routine.

Inge, I used to have two real tortoises and was really sad when I had to give them to a friend when I moved. I used to collect them, too. They’re fascinating animals.

Your pillow kind of reminds me of an umbrella... ;-)

Dear Heidelinde,

Congratulations on your birthday, and I wish you lots of joy, good health, and happy moments in the coming year.

Best wishes
Monika

Yes, it was beautiful today. I hung my laundry outside to dry and enjoyed a walk around the neighborhood. The flowers are blooming so beautifully right now.

Quebeck

This cardigan for toddlers from 1.5 years is knitted with cotton Bobbel yarn. The color-coordinated stripes are knitted in using leftovers.

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Hand-dyed fine yarn is very suitable for knitting such a pretty scarf, cowl, or stole. The lace pattern can also be easily extended by experienced knitters, both in length and width.

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Bouclé cotton creates pretty effects, just like in this vest, which has slimming vertical stripes. The vest is knitted with a slightly fitted shape and fits size 40/42.

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My Top 3 – Overall Favorites


Top 1 – Socks with the Brilliantly Simple Mowi Heel




Top 2 – The grow-with-me convertible pinafore skirt (fits ages 1.5 to 5)




Top 3 – The shoulder warmer and round collar, very easy to knit

My Top 3 – Currently Popular


No. 1 – RVO Children’s Jacket with Hood and Pockets (fits sizes 92–104)




No. 2 – Convertible Strap Dress – fits sizes 74–98




No. 3 – Cute Outfit for Dolls and Newborns (43–50 cm)

Oops, everything got shifted around...

Sandra, the Olaf bag is such a fun idea for packaging. A great idea. It’s sure to be well received.

Ines, wow, that must be an amazing feeling to walk into such a beautiful bathroom in the morning. It looks very nicely decorated and laid out, especially with the little shelves—I really like that. I hope you enjoy it a lot. I know you already do.

My 2nd hat is finished now, and both are going off to the grandkids tomorrow. It’s going to get chilly again, so they can try them out right away.



And now I’m going to knit a hat for Sternchen from a few leftovers for the time being, until I figure out what comes next. I have several ideas and can’t decide. Since I like working on several projects in parallel, I’ll probably also start a drey for squirrels. I feel like doing something for the animals again. And a few leftovers will then be crocheted into nests.

Langenargen (on Lake Constance)

This colorful spring meadow is sure to put you in a good mood—whether at the breakfast table or while crocheting. It’s a great way to use up lots of colorful leftover yarn. The pattern includes various egg cups, egg cozies, placemats, coasters, and decorative accents.

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In spring, it’s good to always have a cardigan on hand, especially for little children. This one is knitted from cotton gradient yarn cake with color-coordinated stripes. There’s also a hat in case it gets a bit windy after all. Fits size 86–92.

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A baby first cardigan made of cotton is just right now for the little new arrivals in spring. It fits up to 4 months, has a hood, and a pretty heart lace pattern.

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A little pinafore dress is practical because it combines well with different shirts, depending on the season. With colors matching spring and Easter and pretty knitted-in little hearts, knitting and giving it as a gift is a joy.
This little pinafore dress fits a 6-month-old baby and also a 3-year-old girl. It can transform, after all.

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You can then knit a headband from the leftover yarn from this dress. That’s very practical for slightly cooler days.

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This sweet baby pinafore dress also grows along for a few months and has a perfect fit.

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This pinafore dress is a true quick-change artist and even grows along for a few years—from 1.5 to 5 years. Easy to knit and also decorated with little hearts.

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Even babies want to be dressed adorably in summer. This pretty baby dress with a lace pattern is airy and light, and it even grows with them, so it fits one-year-olds as a little pinafore dress.

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Babies look adorable in these sweet summer pants too. They are comfortable, grow with the child for a while, and you can decide the leg length yourself.

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The little teddy (25-30 cm) looks adorable in this sporty summer outfit. It can be knitted very easily and quickly from leftover yarn.

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Poncho or triangular shawl - you can decide for yourself when putting it on. The shawl with the pretty lace pattern and waves is a real eye-catcher.

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A romantic summer skirt that matches it in color and can easily be adapted to all sizes (for experienced knitters).

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There is a matching airy top that is easy to knit (size 40/42).




This blue summer top makes you long for water, waves, the beach and blue skies. The top is beautifully airy and has a pretty lace pattern. Fits size 40/42.

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A colorful little skirt that’s just right for summer. It fits 3- to 4-year-olds, and you can knit in lots of colorful leftover yarn here.

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A colorful clothing set for dolls (approx. 45–50 cm) that will make you look forward to summer while you’re still knitting it. It is knitted from the leftovers from the colorful little skirt for the doll mommy.

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And for the baby doll (43–50 cm), there’s this sweet summer outfit.

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A shawl collar is always a good idea for Mother’s Day. This one is versatile. Depending on your needs and the weather, it can be a scarf or a collar that keeps your neck nice and warm. It knits up quickly in favorite colors. That always makes a very well-received gift.

There are two different models.

To the knitting pattern - shawl collar made from cotton (yardage approx. 120 m)




To the knitting pattern - shawl collar made from sock yarn or a similar yardage




A shoulder warmer or cowl like this is also a good idea. One ball of cotton is enough for it. Quick to knit and very easy.

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How about surprising your mother with socks? Maybe you haven’t dared to try them so far because you didn’t like the heel. With the mowi heel, you’re sure to enjoy it, because it’s really easy. And if you want to make your (knitting) mother extra happy, give her a knitting pattern along with them.

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Hand-crocheted lucky ladybugs - these potholders are an especially lovely surprise for Mother’s Day. They also brighten up the kitchen with a splash of color. They’re easy to crochet if you have the basic skills.

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For her handbag, a small hand-crocheted tissue pouch like this is a nice gift idea. You could hide a small gift inside, for example a voucher. The pouch is easy to crochet, and the pattern includes several models you can choose from.

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And for those big, ugly cardboard Tempo tissue boxes, you can crochet a pretty cover in your mother’s favorite colors. The box can then sit decoratively on the coffee table. That way the tissues are always right at hand when they’re needed.

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These wrist warmers with the pretty cable pattern are sure to be received with joy, too. The cables are created with knit and purl stitches, so they’re very easy and don’t require any cable crossing.

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Furtwangen

Oh, thank you, Andrea, for giving us flowers here—even if they’re just virtual. Roses are simply beautiful. I got us some flowers, too—the first primroses.

I can’t help but agree. By the end of a project, I can’t wait for it to be finished. During that time, I’m already thinking about what I’ll do next. It’s very rare that I find myself without a craft project. That makes me feel really restless. 

Dear Lisa,
I wish you all the best on your birthday. Enjoy the day and everything it has to offer. For this new year of your life, I wish you much joy, good health, and that you never run out of ideas.

Warm regards,
Monika

You can crochet this colorful Easter meadow from leftover yarn — not just for the Easter table. Each piece brings spring with it and makes you want more. Various fun and pretty egg cups and egg cozies, placemats with coasters, and all of it with floral decorations.

Very easy to crochet for anyone who has crocheted before.

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These funny little gnomes can be hidden anywhere in the garden or in your home, of course with something inside. Afterward, they stand on the table as egg cozies with a colorful egg. And later, you can store lots of odds and ends in them. 

The gnome house is a very special nest. And later it can sit on the breakfast table filled with fragrant rolls. Also very well suited as a yarn nest, including a crochet hook and more.

To the crochet pattern - savings set: gnomes with house

The gnomes and the house (storage basket) are also available individually as patterns.

Congratulations on completing another trip around the sun, and have a wonderful day!

Warm regards,
Monika

Dear Petra and Christina, thanks for the feedback on the hat! :)
I think it’s really cute too, and I’m excited to see how it’s received. I especially like the red-and-white one.
Yes, it’s made of pure wool—a merino-alpaca blend. It’s great to knit with double-stranded yarn because it’s pretty thin, just like sock yarn. The blue one is just merino.
I’m not working that fast right now, but I’m making progress. ;-)

Inge, I hope everything works out for you too, and that you’ll be able to do everything you enjoy again without any pain.

Ines, I’m so happy for you about your bathroom. Tomorrow is Tuesday, so it should be completely finished by then, right? Well, if the shower screen is still missing, I’m sure you’ll manage just fine with a bathtub, I suppose. In any case, you can now get back to doing nicer things, like crafting.

My second hat is now taking shape. I think it’s really pretty in red and white. Here’s what it looks like from both sides. I had to take these pictures today while the sun was out.

Luckily, I don’t have any. :)

Saalfeld (the “s” was missing)

A colorful cardigan knitted from merino wool is just the thing for toddlers playing outside right now. They'll be perfectly dressed in it. It even has pockets and a hood. The cardigan fits approximately sizes 92 to 104.

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A sweet colorful cardigan with matching hat for dolls (approx. 43-50 cm) or small newborns. It is knitted in a mix of patterns using leftover yarn.

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A sweater that fits teddy bears measuring 45-60 cm or dolls approx. 55-60 cm. Very easy to knit.

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Knitting doll clothes is always fun, especially when you can already feel the joy of giving them as a gift—or of dressing the doll.

The following models are quick to knit, and you can also use up leftover yarn here. They fit dolls approx. 43-50 cm tall.

Schlüttli (RVO) with Hat - Knitting Pattern




Sweater with Side Button Placket - Knitting Pattern




Colorful Clothing Set from Leftovers - Knitting Pattern




Sweet Summer Outfit - Knitting Pattern




Cute Romper - Knitting Pattern




A similar romper is also available for teddies or dolls 25-30 cm - Knitting Pattern

Dear Lexy, congratulations and best wishes for a wonderful day. Enjoy it and have a great time.

All my love
Monika

Oh yeah, those look pretty. I have a yellow one and a purple one. I’ll take some photos too.

Petra, I had the same idea on Friday, too. Now we have two colorful primroses on our table.

Unfortunately, I can’t see your photo.

That’s a great idea, thanks for that, Marlies!
I’ll have to print it out first and then try to figure it out when I have a quiet moment.