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What a great way to reuse them!

Yeah, that’s right—a Buddhist monk crossed my mind, too.

You did a great job with the baby doll, Inge. She has everything she needs—even hair.

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

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

dressing up

This cake can be varied in so many ways with different fruits. I love it especially because it has only a thin crust with lots of fruit. Tonight, it’s pizza’s turn.

So delicious! I could go for some right now, too. :)

Wow, Stephanie, your blanket is amazing! I’d totally want to snag it from you. It looks great with that design.

Thanks, Claudia! I really enjoyed it yesterday, and today as well.

I hope you all have a lovely, warm weekend.
Here, it’s snowing nonstop and it’s freezing. On Sunday night, temperatures are expected to drop to minus 6 degrees.
And to make matters worse, we’ve been without heat since yesterday evening. They can’t seem to find the problem.
So this is anything but spring fever....

Yeah, that’s right. I never look at the clock either, and the journey is the destination—exactly. When I watch movies, a sock just seems to knit itself. I can sometimes finish one in a single evening. It’s usually around size 39. Larger socks take me longer.

Andrea, it looks absolutely magical over there—just like in a fairy tale. We’re in for the same thing next week. Oh well, we’ll just make ourselves cozy with our yarn and doll babies. :)

Spring is just around the corner, and that helps cheer us up a little, doesn’t it?

OMG, Andrea!! That looks like a real winter storm. Nope, I’m over snow too—I’m happy about every little flower peeking out. Luckily, the storm isn’t hitting us as hard down here in the south.

Well, if it’s soft enough, that’s great.

Oh, Inge, you’re something else. Well, I’m sending you double the get-well wishes. :)
Sometimes in life, we need tough lessons like that. I’ve been through it a few times myself and now know how to do things better.

Dear Ines, this is my Speedy Bread. I’m absolutely thrilled—it’s super delicious. I just couldn’t wait to cut into it and try it.

Have you ever tried leaving it in the oven after the hour is up—without the lid—and baking it for another 5 minutes? It might end up with a really crispy crust that way.

Oh, she looks so cute.

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.

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?

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

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

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 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. :)

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. :-)

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

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

Warm regards,
Monika

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

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

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

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.

I think you shouldn't show the dog to Flocke. She'll adopt him right away and won't give him back. :)

I, too, wish everyone who stops by here—as well as the hardworking CP team—a wonderful and loving Valentine’s Day.

Have a great time and enjoy the day. Here, the sun is shining under a blue sky.

Petra, that’s a particularly lovely idea with “Valentina and Valentin.” I also sent a little note today to the people who are important to me. Bringing joy to others is always a wonderful thing.

Dear Zizibella,

Today is your birthday, and I’d like to send you my warmest congratulations. Have a wonderful time and enjoy this day with lots of joy.

All my love
Monika

Dear Regina,

On your birthday, I wish you all the best and every happiness. Enjoy the day with everything that brings you joy, and may you receive lots of lovely gifts.

Warm regards,
Monika

Oh, nelaj, I’m glad I was at least able to give you a good tip. :)
So unfortunately the needle did have to be sacrificed. Well, it’ll definitely go better next time. We’ve all learned from our mistakes at some point—I certainly have, more than once. ;-)

Personally, I get along much better with the CrasyTrio than with a set of double-pointed needles.

I hope you have lots of fun with your next projects.

Best regards,
Monika

Oh wow—it’s truly amazing what this artist is able to create with her crochet hook. It’s hard to believe something like this is even possible. Thanks, Petra, for the detailed explanation. I’m really blown away.

I hope you all have a creative weekend, too.

Maybe someone else has some great professional crochet tips?

Wow, Andrea, you have some rare treasures! I’m amazed!
I still have old DM coins, an insurance policy, and checks hidden away somewhere, too. And lots and lots of slides and photo albums.

One of my favorite childhood books still exists, too, but unfortunately it’s already falling apart. It’s the book "Tannenwald’s Nursery". 

I also remember "Rosen-Resli" and another favorite book, "Grischka and His Bear". As you can see, I’ve always loved bears. 

Here, you can decide as you knit whether it will be a loop, a scarf, or a stole. A thin gradient yarn is recommended here. You’ll achieve a very pretty result with a color gradient.

The loop scarf features a pretty lace pattern that can also be expanded. This allows you to adjust the dimensions slightly.

Go to the knitting pattern




Triangle shawl or poncho - you can choose whichever you prefer. That’s because you’ll be knitting both at the same time. The lace pattern with the pink waves is a real eye-catcher. Soon it’ll be time to wear it on walks or on cool summer evenings.

Go to the knitting pattern



Petra, what exactly is an “ice cake”? I’m really curious. :)

It’s around 0 degrees here and it’s snowing. Let’s see how much we get—it might not be too bad. Starting tomorrow night, temperatures will drop into the double-digit sub-zero range. But by the weekend after next, daytime highs are supposed to reach up to 10 degrees above zero. So spring is on the horizon, at least a little bit.

Best regards and have a great day, everyone!

Monika

Hi Alkabafi,

Even if you’re just starting out, as soon as you offer something for sale, you have to register it. I’m registered with the tax office as a freelance writer. That means less paperwork.

As far as making money goes, I have to agree with my colleagues. It can take a while to get things going. And it requires a lot of hard work. For me, it started off very slowly and only picked up once I figured out what my customers liked and—most importantly—what was “mine,” meaning what sets me apart from others.

The main thing is that you genuinely enjoy being creative and designing something new. Then success will follow, even if it takes a lot of patience.

I’d also love to check out your shop.

Best regards
Monika

Dear Kitty,

Happy birthday! I wish you a lovely day with lots of wonderful surprises and a wonderful year ahead.

Best wishes
Monika

I’m sending you my warmest birthday wishes. May all your wishes come true in this new year of your life.

With love
Monika

This morning I realized we had neither bread nor rolls in stock. So I quickly popped a flatbread into the oven. This time, I sprinkled it with black cumin and sesame seeds. Hmmm... it was delicious again, and there’s still enough left for tomorrow’s breakfast.

It looks really great and like it’s made from very fine, thin yarn. It actually looks like something you’d buy ready-made. 

Now the baby doll (approx. 45–50 cm) finally gets a diaper. It can be crocheted quickly and easily from scrap yarn and has Velcro closures. Great for toddlers so they can play at changing diapers.

To the crochet pattern

Dear Claudia, I’m so glad that, despite everything, your birthday today was a joyful day full of lovely surprises for you.