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Christina, that turned out really pretty. I like the colors, too. I’d leave it as is—it looks very cute.

Jena

Dear Sonja,

I wish you all the best on your birthday. Enjoy today with joy and may you receive many wonderful gifts.

Warm regards,
Monika

If you’d like to knit socks but don’t feel like tackling the heel, I have a great solution for you. With the mowi heel, it’s actually really easy. You’ll be amazed—just like so many other users. With this pattern, you can knit socks in many different sizes.

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How cute—what you’ve crocheted there! Sandra, your No. 8 is adorable.

And Andrea, those little sandals are just so cute. I just admired them in another thread. Do you want to give them away as keychains? I’m sure there are little dolls they’d fit. ;-)

I wish you all a wonderful rest of Valentine’s Day.

Oh Anja, I’m slowly starting to really long for some new yarn, because I’m actually running out of certain yarns now, especially solid-colored merino wool. Let’s see how much longer I can manage ... phew. Because I now have a free drawer in my cupboard that’s already waiting for new yarn.

And today my friend asked me what I want for my birthday.... my first thought was:
a yarn gift certificate for Finkhof. 

I’m actually going to ask for that as a gift. I don’t know yet when I’ll redeem it. I’m leaving that open for now. But I’m really looking forward to finally going yarn shopping again with a specific goal in mind. In June it’ll be 1.5 years, and I want to hold out until then ... sigh.

Oh, what a great idea to sew a bone. I wonder if it’ll stay in one piece for long?

They’re absolutely adorable, Andrea. And they really get you in the mood for spring and summer. The cat head looks great, too.

Oh wow, those are really pretty orchids. You have such a beautiful window full of flowers—I’m sure you enjoy it a lot.

Mine is starting to bloom again after a short break and is forming a flower stalk with lots of branches. I’m really looking forward to that.

Here, the geranium I overwintered by the living room window has just bloomed. 

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

Sandra, your number 7 is just as cute as the other 6.
Anton’s little story is really funny. Kids can blurt out such funny things—it leaves you speechless at first. I wonder what goes on in their heads sometimes. ;-)

I wish you all a wonderful weekend, too. 

I still have a top-down raglan sweater for Sternchen on my needles. Here’s what it looks like so far:

Mmm... it smells so good in here again. A weekend without cake? That’s just not possible. :)
Inge, your marble cake looks delicious. And so do your braided loaf and the crumble pastries, Marion.

I baked one of my favorite quick recipes again today. Apple cake without sugar and with a very thin base. It also has bananas, raisins, and raspberries on top. And then I did an experiment today. I topped it with a nut crumble that I sweetened only with coconut blossom sugar. Wow, it’s so incredibly delicious—we’ve already polished off almost half a baking sheet.

The recipe will follow—today or tomorrow.

With this overall for dolls or teddy bears (approx. 45-50 cm tall), you can creatively knit up lots of colorful leftover yarn. And the doll mommy has something new again for her little darling.

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It’s the same with this overall. It fits teddy bears or dolls measuring 25-30 cm. Each overall is an absolute one-of-a-kind piece when different leftover yarn is used.

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This clothing set for dolls (45-50 cm), with the pretty colorful striped skirt and matching sweater plus headband, can also be designed very creatively with leftover yarn. Doll mommies are always happy when they get new clothes.

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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

Yes, your Flocke really is a very pretty little one! 

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?

Oh yeah, Inge, I’d love to see Flocke in real life, too. This one is really cute, anyway. You could specialize in sewing dogs. You’re already pretty good at it.

My favorite yarn—there are quite a few. I love Drops yarn, especially extra-fine merino and blends with alpaca, or even blends of merino and cotton.

When we’re in Ravensburg, I love the Finkhof market stall there. They have beautiful merino yarn in many colors and color blends. I can never decide which ones to take home. I’m already looking forward to when it’s possible to go again. That’s where the temptation is strongest for me. Since I’ve been on a yarn diet for over a year and am just working through my stash, I gave the stand a wide berth last year. I don’t know yet if I’ll be able to do the same this year.

The teddy bear or doll (45–50 cm) needs some new warm clothes. This onesie is quick to knit and is sure to bring great joy when given as a gift or put on. It’s also a great way to use up leftover yarn.

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A colorful skirt is always a hit with 3–4-year-olds. It goes with almost any shirt, and you can even incorporate leftover yarn into the project.

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The doll or teddy bear also needs a pretty sleeping bag for the doll carriage or crib. Here, for example, you can put leftover yarn to good use, and the doll’s mom will love it.

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I hope everyone here has a wonderful weekend with some sunshine.
I don't have any specific plans yet—we'll see what happens.

Ines , thanks for the feedback! :) You’ll laugh—I’m already working on a design, but I’m realizing it’s not that easy. Sonja is a true artist. There’s a ton of work that goes into just the ideas and the execution alone. The actual knitting is the least of it with the DF.
Wallpapering! Oh no, those are the kinds of chores I really don’t feel like doing at all. I do like painting, though—my husband, not so much. That’s why I took care of this one.

Sandra , your chicks are now clearly visible in the larger photos. Those are very nice Easter gifts; they’d look great on your table, too.

Andrea , thanks to you as well! :) Your bag looks aaaawesome! I’d place the flower on the side.
I still have a few skeins of that colorful yarn, too. I can see there’s a lot you can do with it.

Ina , I always thought I was fast. But you beat everyone. The jacket is almost done!
Thanks also for your feedback. Personally, I like the clearly visible transition created by the cotton in these figures. In terms of ease of knitting, I would have preferred to use acrylic or wool, but I didn’t have any stash left in colors that would have matched. So I ended up using “diet” cotton.

Marion , thanks to you too for your feedback! And enjoy your walk! :)

Have a wonderful winter day, everyone!

Thank you, everyone, for the feedback on the Easter bunny pouch. :)
Sonja really did a beautiful job designing the motif again.

Sandra, your chickens are now sitting on the sofa just like they’re perched on a roost, looking forward to the eggs they can hide inside themselves. Unfortunately, the photo is so small that it’s hard to make them out clearly and compare them. Maybe you’d like to take another one. I think they turned out great. It’s something completely different.

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. 

We celebrate Valentine’s Day every day, and even after 33 years, we still say “I love you” to each other almost every day—from the bottom of our hearts. I’m so grateful to have the sweetest man in the world by my side. That’s worth more than winning the lottery.

We’ve never really made a big deal out of Valentine’s Day because neither of us likes set dates for this kind of thing. We feel the same way about Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and similar holidays. 

Sandra, your chickens are a hit—each one cuter than the last. You must have a lot of fun with them at breakfast.

Marion, we also went for a long walk today in the snow and sunshine, even though it was pretty cold. It was great!
I’m sure you’ll get the hang of the DF—I’m convinced of it. Even if it takes a little practice at first. Hats are still the easiest to start with. And I really like the “Modemuffel” hat, too. Maybe I’ll knit it for my son next winter. He loves simple, understated styles, too. I think he’d really like it.

Ina, you always have such great and helpful ideas. That DIY counting frame is fantastic. I bought one once, and it’s always right by my side.
You’ve already made quite a bit of progress on your raglan jacket—if the top part is already finished. You’re a fast knitter, too. :-) When it’s all knit stitches, it goes by quickly.

Ines, I can totally relate to how excited you are for your renovation to finally be finished. It’s in sight now. And then you’ll have more time again for the nice things in life.

So, now I can show you my little Easter bag, too. I knitted it with thicker cotton yarn (yardage 100 m), which makes the whole thing quite a bit harder. But I have plenty of that in stock, and I really like the colors for this project. Mine is yellow-green with red around the edge. Here’s what it looks like from different angles:

 

With the colorful spring meadow, you’ll bring a springtime mood and good cheer to the table. All the pieces are very easy to crochet, and you’ll have fun making them. There are many variations of egg cups and egg cozies, coasters, and placemats. Plus a little flower confetti décor. With this, Easter and spring can come.

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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.

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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.

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This raglan sweater made from soft alpaca wool is perfect for knitting while watching TV. The measurements fit size 40/42—and since it has a very loose fit, also size 44.

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A children’s sweater for 4–5-year-olds made from sock yarn—you can’t go wrong with this. The collar keeps the neck nice and warm, and the buttons make it easy to put on and take off. 

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This poncho made from sock yarn is also great to knit while watching TV and is a fantastic project even for beginners. The pattern allows room for variations.

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Dear Johansi,

I’d like to extend my warmest birthday wishes to you and hope you have a wonderful day filled with plenty of gifts and joy. May the new year be very kind to you.

Warm regards
Monika

Wow, Inge, they both look really cute. I like the sheep best. The dog has a typical dog pose. I’ve never seen a dog like that before. You’re sure to score some points with your family with these.

Oh wow, Ina, your cardigan already looks really cozy, and the colors are beautiful, too. Ombré yarn is always something special.
How did you manage to do that stitch-counting thing on the computer? Will you tell us? It looks really interesting.

Sonja, your Easter bags turned out super cute—just like everything you make. I’m just finishing up mine. Then I’ll weave in the ends and twist the cord. I’ll be able to show it to you tomorrow. It’s too dark to take pictures today. I chose just three colors for it, and I already think it’s very pretty. You’ll see. Yeah, it looks just like Sonja’s. :) I used thicker cotton for this, which made it a bit bigger and allowed me to knit it up using a circular needle.

Have a lovely evening, everyone! Everything here has turned beautifully white with snow.

This fun egg cozy set can actually be crocheted very quickly. It is also suitable for beginners with crochet skills.

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Sandra, your chickens—and now the rooster—are just so cute! I can totally picture Anton playing with them. They’re practically begging to be played with.

Marion, I’d love to thank you for testing the pattern. Your finished piece really stands out.

I’m going to finish knitting the Easter bag today and hope I can take a photo while it’s still light out.

Sonja, you’ll definitely show yours off first, right? And what you haven’t shown here at all is the new hat. I think that’s great, too.

Have a wonderful day, everyone!

Yes, I still write greeting cards, shopping lists, and my patterns—including draft sketches—by hand. I also have a recipe book that I fill out by hand. That’s how I like it best.

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

Oh yeah, my closets are still so full that I can easily make it through a few months. I won’t be buying any new yarn before fall—I’m in my second year of a “yarn diet.”

Hi Belinda,

it’s best to direct this question to the author herself. She’ll definitely be able to help you so you can get started with Emmy right away.

Good luck and best regards
Monika

Hi Katrin :)

Yes, we’re all familiar with that “problem.” There’s only one thing to do: start with one project and see if you enjoy it. What appeals to you the most? Or… what would you most like to have finished first, and what will you do with it then?

I hope you enjoy making your decision. I’m sure it’ll be the right one.

Best regards
Monika

I wish you all the best on your birthday. Enjoy everything this day has to offer and have a wonderful time.

Warm regards,
Monika

Dear Ratakina,

today is your birthday, and I’d like to wish you a very happy birthday. Enjoy the day with all the wonderful things it has in store for you.

With love
Monika

Dear Dorigurumi,

I’m happy to add my congratulations. Have a wonderful day full of joy, and may you receive many gifts.

Best wishes
Monika

Dear marieluis,

I’d love to join in the birthday wishes. Have a wonderful day filled with lovely surprises that bring you joy.

Warm
regards, Monika

Ines, I still need to write that up. Right now I only have the version with yeast water. But there’s another way to do it. I’ll send it over later, okay.

We also hang colorful eggs on the bushes outside. And inside the apartment, there are a few twigs with decorations on them. There are also a few spring decorations scattered around. And of course, there have to be spring flowers on the table. It’s not much, but you can still feel a touch of spring.

Yes, I still remember the dip pen with ink, too. There used to be special pen holders for drawing, but I don’t remember what they were called.

In first grade, I still had a slate, and the sponge would peek out of my leather satchel. It was pretty heavy, but we didn’t have to bring that much to school. I even still have my first arithmetic textbook. I didn’t like writing on the slate with the stylus at all because I find the squeaking sound unpleasant.

So cute, your third egg cup, Sandra.

Ines, you’ll surely be happy when you move into and start enjoying your new bathroom. That’s when your newly crocheted candle holder will make its debut—so beautiful. I can’t even bear to think about having contractors in the house this spring. We’re getting new skylights installed in the loft... Luckily, it’s still winter. ;-)

Marion, your little Max looks absolutely adorable in that new sleeping bag. As you can see, he’s really comfortable in it and is already fast asleep. I really like the color combination, too.

Tomorrow I’ll be able to show you the little Easter bag. It’s almost done. I’ll work on the last few rows tonight. It already looks really pretty.

My next project, which is still in the planning stages, will be a little baby dress for my little star. Using this pattern, I’ll then knit a larger baby dress, and my two granddaughters will each get one, too. The little one will be the prototype, so to speak—at least as far as the shape goes. I’m letting myself be surprised by how it turns out.

Have a lovely evening, everyone, with your knitting needles and cozy yarn.