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Dear Ines, thank you for your reply. I just stumbled across a video on YouTube that shows what a difference this makes for rolls. That’s probably one of the secrets of bakeries. I’m really glad you shared this tip with me. I wouldn’t have thought of it otherwise.

Have a wonderful rest of your Sunday!

Dillingen

Ina, I really like the colors of the jacket for your friend. Those are the kind of colors my friend likes, too. You’ve made great progress again, and all while tending to the garden.
I’ve seen fans like that before, too. It looks pretty.

Things aren’t moving quite as fast for me right now. Now that I’ve finished the hat for Linja, I’m going to start on the one for Juna right away. It’s getting cool again, so both girls can try out their hats soon.

Ines, I looked up baking malt online today. Wow, it’s amazing what a difference it makes to the result. I hadn’t even heard of it before. Do you think the bread will turn out just as nice and crispy with the syrup?

I ordered the baking malt from our organic grocery store for the next delivery on Wednesday. I’ll probably wait to make this bread until it arrives and will bake some bread with baking ferment for now.

Thanks for the tip about the malt! :) We’re going to use it to improve our rolls, too.

So, I’ve now finished the blue hat and can show it to you. It looks cute from both sides. The dark blue yarn, however, is alpaca and has a slightly longer yardage. You can see that a little bit, but it’s not a big deal. Unfortunately, I didn’t have anything else in my stash.

This is what it looks like now, and I hope it fits Linja.



Since I’m on a roll, I’ve decided to start the same red-and-white hat for Juna right away. I still have Drops Flora in both colors in my stash. I’m sure it’ll look great, too.

Have a wonderful Saturday evening!

Ottersdorf (O was still missing)

It looks funny... like a rabbit at Carnival wearing a costume mask. It’s a completely different idea and very creative.

Mmm, so delicious! :)
I have a recipe like that, too, where you stir apples into the batter. The cake turns out super moist and is really tasty. My mouth is literally watering just thinking about it.

I was actually planning to bake Ines’s quick bread this weekend. But now that I’ve seen what baking malt is good for, I’m going to wait until I get it delivered on Wednesday from our organic grocery store. By the way, it’s also easy to make yourself—I just don’t have any grains on hand right now.

Then tomorrow I’ll start a batch of bread with sourdough starter; I haven’t done that in a long time either.

Ines, thank you. I’ll bake the bread this weekend and will post a photo then. I’m really looking forward to it. I don’t have malt, but I do have maple syrup. I’ll just have to make do.

Have a wonderful day, everyone! Spring is peeking in...

Oh yes, Andrea, that really does make a difference. It’s worth it for you—you crochet quite a lot. I get along just fine with mine. I have a bent one like that, too, and I like using it.

Christina, I’m happy for you. :)

Andrea, it looks absolutely gorgeous over there again. Still, I’m glad the snow is gone here. Then again, you guys hardly had any before. Now you’re making up for it.

Have a great weekend!

I have a question for Ines about this:
Do you soak the Römertopf beforehand, or do you put it in like that—with parchment paper?

Sorry, the reminder actually came from you, Petra. I totally got it mixed up.

Oh, thanks for the reminder, Ines. I definitely have to try this. I think I’ll bake this this weekend. I was planning to bake some bread anyway. It looks really delicious.

This colorful skirt for 3- to 4-year-olds will put you in the mood for spring, even while you’re knitting it. It’s quick to knit and can already be worn for Easter.

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From the leftovers, you can also knit a pretty matching set for the doll (45–50 cm).

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This first baby jacket with a heart lace pattern and hood in traditional costume style makes a lovely gift for a birth. It fits up to about 4 months and later the baby doll.

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Yes, Christina, that hat would look really cute on boys, too. I’m going to knit the same one again in red and white for Juna. There’s still time until next fall. But I’ll probably have it finished by her birthday in May. That way, both of them will have matching hats.

PC migration… it took until late at night just to get all the data onto the external hard drive. Now I’m already writing from the “new” one, but I still have to transfer all the data to it. And I’m busy sorting through and deleting things. For some reason, I also feel like decluttering everywhere and giving things away. I’ll be posting quite a few items on my swap platform.

Well, it really feels like spring. I’m going to drive over to the farmer just around the corner in a minute and bring back a few flowers. While I’m there, we’ll pick up our vegetables, too.

Ines, I’m really looking forward to seeing your new bathroom!

I wish you all a pleasant weekend and hope you’re all healthy—or will be soon.

Wurmannsquick (that’s where I live) :)

Very lovely doily! :)

I also wish everyone here a wonderful weekend and plenty of time to do what makes you happy.
I’m going to design something new and, of course, knit.

We get our groceries from our organic grocery store, and they only provide paper bags—or they pack our items directly into our own containers. I bake my own bread and rolls, and I also make my own yogurt and almond milk. The ingredients for those are stored in glass jars. And when I go shopping at the market or at the farm, it’s not an issue either.

I’m cutting back on plastic more and more. I haven’t needed plastic shopping bags for a long time now—I have my own bags and baskets.

The only downside is that some items delivered online are wrapped in too much plastic—printer cartridges, for example.

Our yellow recycling bin is almost empty, and so is the regular trash can. Most of our waste is compostable, and that goes first into the bokashi bucket and then into the garden. 

Thanks for your feedback.

Andrea, your granny squares look really pretty, just like everything else you crochet, including the flip-flops. What’s so different about the hook?
Luckily, the snow’s gone here and little flowers are starting to sprout everywhere.



Sandra, Chicken No. 10 is just as cute as all the others. Well, it’s going to be quite a clucking party over at your place. All that’s missing is the rooster. :-)

Marion, I’m also looking forward to seeing your blanket. You’re so tireless and always finding something new to work on.

I’m taking it a bit slow for now because I have other things to take care of. For example, I’m transferring everything from my 11-year-old computer to a newer one that my husband gave me. He inherited an almost-new one from our friend’s late husband. I’ve been working on it all day today—it’s really a lot of work.

At least I’ve knitted the hat high enough that the pattern is finished. It looks really cute with the little mouse. Now I’ll keep knitting upwards.

This colorful cardigan with a matching hat fits dolls (or teddy bears) that are about 45–50 cm tall. The cardigan is knitted as a top-down raglan in a mix of patterns. A touch of spring for dolls.

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This children’s sweater with a collar and button placket is knitted from orange-and-yellow patterned sock yarn and fits 4- to 5-year-olds.

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A hooded baby jacket made of merino wool—perfect for spring walks. It fits up to 12 months (at least).

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Belated best wishes to you, and may the coming year bring you much joy.

Warm regards
Monika

Ruth, the chick turned out cute. That sponge yarn wouldn’t be my thing to work with. I need it to be cozy and soft. But a hand-crocheted sponge like that—it really has something special.

Christina, your Nala is so funny. She gave you a peaceful evening of knitting while purring on your lap. Now that’s quite an achievement.

Ina, that orange-yellow yarn is a dream. I have some similar yarn in my stash, too, but I’m not sure what to make with it right now. I’m sure you’ll have a great idea—or get one here.

A scarf, a stole, or a cowl—with this pattern, you can choose what you want to make. The lace pattern can also be easily adjusted in length or width. It’s knitted with a thin, hand-dyed yarn, similar to lace.

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With this pattern, you can knit a triangular shawl that you can also wear as a poncho. The pretty lace pattern with pink waves is a real eye-catcher.

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Freiburg

Marlene, I always make it vegan too, and it tastes really delicious. I’m curious to hear what you think.

There are also clothes for other doll sizes.


This sweater fits teddies or dolls measuring 45-60 cm. It is knitted very simply top down in one piece. If you have knitted before, it is very easy.

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This romper fits teddies or dolls measuring approx. 25-30 cm. Easy to knit following the pattern.

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2 sleeping bag designs for small dolls or cuddly toys up to 20 cm tall. Both can be knitted nicely from leftover yarn.

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This sweater and bunting bag are easy to knit from the pattern - for dolls or teddies measuring approx. 35 - 40 cm.

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A small sweater for bears and dolls 25-30 cm tall.

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Now it’s the dolls’ turn. Some of the following patterns also fit small newborns or premature babies. Knitting doll clothes is a lot of fun—after all, there’s still a little girl inside all of us who loves her dolls.

The following patterns are all suitable for dolls (or teddy bears) measuring approximately 43–50 cm.


Top-down raglan sweater with a side button placket

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A little jacket (top-down raglan) with a matching hat

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Plus a matching pair of pants—2 styles—To the knitting pattern




A warm sleeping bag—To the knitting pattern




A colorful cardigan with a hat—To the knitting pattern




Plus a matching pair of leggings - See knitting pattern




An outfit set with a colorful skirt - See knitting pattern




A cute suit - See knitting pattern




A cute onesie - See knitting pattern




Of course, the doll needs a diaper, too - See crochet pattern




A sleeping bag that fits in the doll carriage or crib - See crochet pattern

Let’s start with the babies. It’s simply a great joy to knit or crochet things for little babies. Here you can get started right away and give the baby a new outfit.

For little baby girls, this strappy dress is simply adorable. It fits from 6 months to over a year and is easy to knit.

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This strappy dress also fits a baby at 6 months—and even up to 3 years, because it can be transformed. With the knitted-in hearts, it looks simply adorable. If you have some knitting experience, it is easy to knit.

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You can then knit this headband from the leftover yarn.

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Of course, babies also need a warm blanket. This cuddly soft merino blanket is knitted with lots of love and heart, which is clearly visible.

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This baby dress has a pretty lace pattern and can later be worn as a little pinafore. A sweet eye-catcher that will draw everyone’s attention to the baby girl.

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There are also matching booties to go with it, crocheted for a change.

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There are also summer pants for babies. These are easy to knit, even with short or long legs.

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You can knit a whole set of baby pants, a jacket, and a hat from cuddly soft sock yarn here. The pattern can be worn on both sides. The pants or jacket with hat are also available separately as patterns.

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This cute first baby jacket fits up to 4 months. Later, the doll gets it. :)
A wonderful gift for a birth.

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Baby leggings made from sock yarn that grow with the baby and fit even the thickest diaper. 

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This 4-piece winter set was made from the leftover yarn from these leggings. Every baby needs it, and it is quick to knit.

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This hooded baby jacket fits from 4 to 12 months and is easy to knit.

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And of course, every baby needs a sleeping bag made from cuddly soft merino wool.

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Aschaffenburg

Oh, thanks, Petra. That’s a great tip. The recipe is still on my to-do list anyway.

Great, Elke! I’m really curious to hear how you all like the pizza.

Thank you! :)

Ines, I hope you have a relaxing evening so you’ll be back in top form tomorrow. Looking forward to Tuesday will surely give you the stamina you need. And spring is already on the horizon.

Wow, thanks, Petra—that’s a great idea. I’m sure it could also be made using photos or drawings.

I’m also thinking it would make a lovely birthday or wedding gift—put together from various photos.

Where can you get something like that? Just tell us the company or website—no link needed.

Neuötting

Sonja, I really have to laugh now. My husband always confuses crocheting with knitting, too. Even though I’ve explained the difference to him, he still says, “You’ve done a great job crocheting that again.” ;-) Yeah, yeah… our men. But he does know his way around screws and tools.

Your hat is so cute. Now I can finally see what it looks like knitted in wool. I’m already curious to see how it’ll turn out for me.

Yes, dear Ina, now you can already see Sonja’s hat pattern. I get to do a test knit again and I’m really looking forward to knitting this cute hat for Linja. She’ll definitely be happy. I’ve finished the swatch and will start on the hat tonight. Since Linja’s favorite color is blue, it’ll be light blue with dark blue. Luckily, I still have enough yarn in stock.

This round collar / shoulder warmer can be knitted very well with exactly one ball of yarn. The pattern is written without abbreviations and is also well suited for beginners with some knitting experience.

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This versatile shawl collar can also be knitted well with a leftover ball of yarn. It is very practical, as it can be worn both as a scarf and as a collar. A great accessory for this time of year. Easy to knit.

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This RVO sweater fits teddy bears or dolls measuring 45-60 cm. It can be knitted in one color using one ball of yarn. You can also use up a few colorful leftovers for the cuffs.

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Last night we had the delicious oatmeal pizza again. I’ve posted the recipe now:

https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/139598/haferflocken-pizza-sehr-lecker-gesund-und-schnell-gemacht

Here’s a photo—all topped and ready to go:

Ever since I started making pizza dough with oatmeal flour (or oat flour), I’ve been so thrilled that I’ve declared this dough my favorite. By the way, it’s also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.

The dough has the following advantages:

• It’s easy to spread onto the baking sheet.
• It doesn’t need to rise.
• It’s nice and thin and crispy.
• It’s also very easy to digest and, depending on the type of oats, even gluten-free.
• And it’s all done in a flash.

Here’s the recipe I’ve experimented with a few times and have now perfected.

Dough ingredients for one baking sheet (use half for a pizza pan):

• 200 g rolled oats
• 200 ml lukewarm water (it must be lukewarm)
• 2–3 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• a pinch of salt

For preparation:

• A blender to grind the oats
• Hand mixer
• Baking paper for the baking sheet

Ingredients:

• Tomato paste
• Vegetables, e.g., leeks, spinach, bell peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, garlic, etc.
• Pepper, salt, and pizza herbs
• Cheese topping (or vegan alternative) 

Preparation:

• The oats must be finely ground in a blender. This takes just a few seconds.
• Then mix all the ingredients together to form a relatively thin batter. Spread this onto the baking sheet. 
• First, spread the tomato paste on top. You can carefully spread it over the dough with a spoon.
  
• Next, arrange your choice of vegetables on top.
  I like to use some leeks, spinach, and mushrooms, and finish with a few tomato slices (you can skip this step).
• Chop the garlic finely and sprinkle it on top.
• Sprinkle herb salt, pepper, and pizza herbs on top.
• Finally, sprinkle some grated cheese on top (a vegan cheese alternative works great, too).

Baking:
Place in a cold oven and bake at 190 degrees on the convection setting and (if possible) on the pizza setting for 25 minutes.

The dough is very thin and turns out nice and crispy (on the pizza setting); it tastes delicious, is quick to make, and, above all, is very light and easy to digest. It’s also low in gluten or gluten-free. 

Note / Experience:
In my experience, the crust turns out even crispier with freshly ground oats. However, you’ll need a high-powered blender that can grind the oats very finely.
If you use canned pizza tomatoes as the first topping instead of tomato paste, the crust might not turn out as crispy because the toppings make it too moist. It still tastes delicious, though.


Unfortunately, I couldn’t get a better photo that evening. It definitely looks delicious and tasted that way, too.

I hope you enjoy making this recipe! :)

Monika

Dear doll moms,

my little star has now discovered a cuddly toy that works wonderfully as a lovey together with her thumb. Look, isn’t that totally cute!

I’ve finished a summer sweater for a baby doll.



And I’m working on a gauge swatch for a hat. I’m making the hat as a birthday gift for my granddaughter.

Marion, that’s such a great comfort blanket. It’ll surely be a joy to give as a gift and will be loved dearly.

Sandra, you’ve been busy again. The coasters look great. I’m looking forward to the next chicken.
You can take your husband’s comment however you like… in any case, he’s practical.

Ina, it’s great that you were able to bring those felt shoes back to life. 
Please don’t ever say again that I’m a fast knitter. ;-) Because you outdo all of us here. The speed at which you finished your jacket is practically record-breaking. And it’s so long, too! On top of that, you’re still crocheting your temperature blanket and surely doing lots of other things as well. I really can’t keep up with you. 
Your jacket looks super cozy. That yarn must be a dream.
And thanks so much for the gauge. I’ve already made a note of it. If I ever misplace my counting frame, I’ll come back to it.

I just finished the little summer sweater for Sternchen—it matches her diaper.



Now I’m knitting a hat for Linja’s birthday. I’ll show it to you when it’s done. I just started a gauge swatch.



Have a wonderful day! The first starlings have just flown in here... :) Spring is on the horizon.

Gelsenkirchen

It’s not like I don’t still have enough yarn ... it’s just that it isn’t enough for what I’d really like to make. Or it’s not the right color.

I actually managed to make it to 1 1/2 years back in May. I definitely want to get to that point before I redeem a gift card.

I still have plenty of colorful cotton too, and I’ll think about what else I can make from it. It’s perfect for summer, after all.

Happy birthday! Have a wonderful day filled with lots of joyful surprises.

Best wishes
Monika

Oh dear, this makes me sad, too. I, too, love Elisabeth’s videos and appreciate her very much—and she was a huge help to me after I took a break from knitting a few years ago. I learned a lot from her, and I’m very grateful for that.

I wish Elisabeth all the best, wherever she is now.
Thank you, Elisabeth!

Wow, 10 years is really impressive, and it’s blooming beautifully. I used to have a lot of Usambara violets. They’re super easy to propagate—just stick half a leaf into the soil, and a new plant will grow from it.

This colorful jacket with its matching hat features not only different colors but also different knitting patterns. The set fits dolls approximately 45–50 cm tall or even small newborns. It’s knitted using the RVO method.

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These socks create a pattern mix in a very simple way. Plus, they’re very easy to knit with the mowi heel and the CrasyTrio. A table is included so different sizes can be knitted.

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This little pinafore dress also combines different knitting patterns. It grows with the child and fits both a baby and a 3-year-old toddler.

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