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This little pouch for 10 tissues fits in any handbag and can be refilled again and again. This saves plastic and looks much prettier, too. 

The pattern includes various patterns and models that you can crochet creatively.

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Of course, there is also a decorative cover for the large cardboard box. That way, tissues are always within reach everywhere. It’s also a great gift idea.

Here, colorful leftover yarn can be creatively mixed and used up.

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Creative, useful, and suitable for many purposes are these cute gnomes. They can be crocheted in different sizes and colors using leftover yarn. They like to hide useful things such as buttons and small bits and pieces, or even breakfast eggs. At Easter, they can be hidden in the garden.

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The gnome house can also serve many purposes. It is actually a storage basket and can hold both yarn and crochet hooks. Easy to crochet and versatile.

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This door guardian owl is especially useful and very popular for the home office. With it, you can lovingly let people know that the person in the room must not be disturbed. 

Children love it especially, too. And when needed, it can also indicate at the bathroom or restroom whether it is currently occupied.

Easy to crochet using leftover yarn.

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There is also a little bear as a door guardian—for everyone who likes bears. Of course, he keeps watch just as reliably and is dearly loved.

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This pillow cover has two different sides, both of which are easy to knit. One side is worked from corner to corner, and the other side in a pretty slipped-stitch pattern.

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Not just decorative, but super functional too:
A doll stroller or little bed definitely needs a sleeping bag so the baby doll stays nice and warm. This crocheted sleeping bag fits a doll up to 50 cm tall, or two smaller ones.

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Toddlers with a Puky, tricycle, or balance bike definitely need a crocheted bag like this that fits right on it. It has a double bottom, making it quite sturdy.

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This daycare bag with an adjustable strap is also indispensable—even on walks. It also has a double bottom, so nothing gets lost.

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A shopping bag is definitely a must for a play store. It can be filled right away with carrots and lemons.

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The dolls also like to eat what the doll mommy has on her plate. Now the little ones can get creative and cook for their favorites. There’s fried egg on toast with butter, or noodles with vegetables.

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Marion, you did a great job with this, and Mäxchen is clearly comfortable in her new sleeping bag. It all goes together really well. Thanks for testing the crochet pattern. :)

This cozy first cardigan with a hood makes an especially lovely gift for a newborn. It fits up to about 4 months, and later the baby doll can wear it. The cardigan has a pretty heart lace pattern and is reminiscent of traditional costume style.

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For toddlers, the time is coming soon when they’ll be playing outside a lot again. Especially for the transitional season, a warm cardigan like this made of merino wool is just the thing. The hood and pockets are especially practical. The cardigan fits approx. sizes 92 to 104.

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For toddlers, playing outside also definitely includes a tricycle, Puky, or balance bike. This bag is especially popular with little ones because it fits perfectly on their vehicle.

It is crocheted sturdily and has a double bottom, so nothing can get lost.

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Fresh off the hook is this pretty sleeping bag for the doll stroller or doll crib. Every doll mom will be delighted to take her baby or teddy bear out for a ride in it.

This is also a wonderful way to put various leftover balls of yarn to good use. The sleeping bag is easy to crochet—you can even do it while watching TV.

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A sleeping bag that fits in a doll stroller or doll crib. The doll baby or even a teddy bear (up to 50 cm tall) can be taken for a walk in it and sleep wonderfully.

It’s easy to crochet if you have basic skills. This project is perfect for colorful leftover yarn, which can be put to good use here.

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This cute sleeping bag fits in a doll stroller or a doll’s crib. It keeps the doll mom’s little darling wonderfully snug.

The sleeping bag is easy to crochet. Everything is shown step by step. You should have the basic skills mentioned. A very nice project for using up leftover yarn.

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Christina, these are made with whole-grain spelt flour. We experimented with the recipe for a long time until we got it just right. Now we’re absolutely thrilled with the result. We’ve also made them as a party sun—then they’re just smaller. So far, every guest has enjoyed them.

Ines, your bread is actually more like rolls placed next to each other. The recipe sounds great—I’ll have to try it sometime.

Ines, you’re amazing! It’s incredible how much you get done. You just casually finished crocheting the bunny in between other things, and now you’ve made the storage basket—which, by the way, looks really cute again. And then there’s that delicious bread! Hmmm...

Christina, I’m already looking forward to seeing your doll’s baby sweater. :-)

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

I’d do exactly what Petra suggested: loosen it stitch by stitch. Next time, definitely use a set of double-pointed needles or the CraSyTrio for such a small number of stitches.

You’ve got this. Don’t worry. We’ve all had these kinds of initial difficulties at some point. ;-)

Yesterday, my favorite guy baked our delicious rolls again. A few are already missing from the photo. ;-) They’re baked with just a little yeast and yeast water. 

Ina, thanks for your feedback! :)
As I mentioned before, the new double-face project will be a cute little bag for Easter. Yes, it’s true—learning and practicing can be a bit tedious. But when I think about how we all felt the same way at the beginning when we were learning to knit… and now we’re pretty fast at it. I don’t always have that much patience, but I just like the double-face results so much that I stuck with it. The double-knitted hat and the wrist warmers make all the effort worth it. They’re so nice and warm. I really enjoy them.

As for raglan, I always thought it was complicated to figure out. That might be true for larger items. But for smaller ones for dolls and babies, it’s really easy once you get the hang of it.

Ines, when I look at the entry in your autograph book, I realize it’s similar to mine—and surely to others’ as well. The underlined lines (sometimes still visible) and the writing across the bottom margin. I’m glad I still have memories like these. Unfortunately, my second autograph book must have gotten lost during all those moves. It was the follow-up book I started after the move.

@nadiwagn

That looks really nice and is a great tip. Thanks for that! I still enjoy writing greeting cards by hand, and you can create something really beautiful just with the lettering.

I also learned Old German script in school and can still read it.

Best regards, Monika

This convertible wrap skirt fits ages 1.5 to 5 and can be knitted from the bottom up without any seams. It features a heart pattern made of knit and purl stitches.

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This colorful skirt is ideal for 3- to 4-year-olds because they can easily put it on and take it off by themselves. Knitting it is fun—it’s a colorful project, and you can use up some leftover yarn in it.

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Socks are always very popular—if only it weren’t for that complicated heel.
Now you can breathe a sigh of relief, because with the mowi heel, it’s a breeze. It even explains how to knit socks using the CraSyTrio—that is, with 3 needles—in 4 sizes.

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This cowl and shoulder warmer can easily be knitted from a single 50 g skein. The pattern is written without any abbreviations. You can look forward to a beautiful result.

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Here in southeastern Bavaria, it’s still calm, and the sun peeks out from time to time. But starting tonight, we’re supposed to get some snow here, and it’s going to get bitterly cold by the weekend.

Marion, looks like we were writing at the same time. :)
You guessed it. It’s going to be a little bag for Easter. Sonja will probably show hers here first. Mine isn’t coming along quite as fast because I have to be careful with the pattern. It’s not something you can just do on the side—it takes time.

I’m really looking forward to seeing your swatch, especially the color choices. It just occurred to me that this pattern would also work well for crocheting a pillow or a blanket.... I hadn’t even thought about that yet.

Sandra , your egg cups are absolutely adorable. Did you design them yourself?

Petra , your blanket and those little booties look so cozy—little Kira will definitely never be cold. I love this pattern, too. And that color combination would be right up my alley.
Your raglan jacket looks really pretty. Yeah, I love raglan too—actually, it’s my favorite because it’s so easy to knit and has no seams. And it’s simple, too.

Ines , your bunny is super cute! Just the kind you want to cuddle. Especially because it looks so sad. I think you did an amazing job with it. 
Oh, I’m so glad my daughter-in-law is always happy to receive something knitted. It’s always gratefully accepted. I’d be really sad too if it were turned down. There’s always so much love and work that goes into it. But I’m sure there’s someone among your friends or acquaintances who’d be thrilled to have it.
Well then, I wish you all happy snow shoveling. It starts tomorrow here, but probably not as intense as it is where you are.

Andrea , you’ve crocheted such a pretty blanket for Krümel—and the matching pillow to go with it. I love these kinds of colorful leftover projects. I’ve actually been thinking about how to use up these little scraps now. Sternchen already has two sleeping bags, though. But pillowcases and blankets can always come in handy.

Have a wonderful day, everyone—with or without snow. :)

Warm regards from Monika

How cute, Sandra! No one would ever guess there’s an egg hidden under that sweet little chick. Will it have any siblings?

Yes, it’s something for Easter that I’m knitting.... ;-)

Happy birthday, and have a lovely day filled with lots of wonderful surprises. Enjoy being pampered today.

Lots of love
Monika

Happy birthday! I hope you have a wonderful day filled with lots of lovely surprises.

Warm regards,
Monika

Actually, there are now three of them in matching outfits—once the big teddy bear is added to the mix. ;-)

By the way, I get to test-knit for DF again. The hardest part is done. Maybe you can guess what it’s going to be. I’m already looking forward to seeing the result.

Those sliding panels are still around—I’ve seen them at my granddaughters’ houses.
Oh, those little plastic TVs—they used to be so exciting with the slides. My son had one, too.
And those two plastic marbles—they were great, too.

Something else just came to mind. It was a cup with a string attached to a ball. You had to fling the ball into the cup. I used to love playing with that. I think that still exists somewhere.

Unfortunately, I can’t hula-hoop anymore either—I’d have to practice again.

The double cassette recorder still exists too, and I love it. It still gets played every now and then. We used to dub cassettes on it—it was great.

I grew up in Fulda, Hesse, and I can still remember “Klicker” from back then, too.

Inge, yours look just like the ones you’d get at a bakery. Great! Yeah, they’re so delicious that they disappear quickly. I could eat some more right now.

I like the recipe for the apple clouds—it’s so quick. We’ll see—maybe I’ll bake those next. They sound very tasty, anyway.

That really does look especially beautiful and makes a great decoration. If we look closely, nature offers us many such works of art. A lovely discovery, Steffi.

Sandra, what a cute little dragon—again! The colors look great, too. :) Do you already know who’s getting it?

Ruth, you’re tireless with your little ideas and turning them into patterns. That takes me much longer. Your family of geese is absolutely adorable. I can totally understand why your grandchildren are so into them.

Andrea, your sunflower child is very cute, and the jacket really suits the teddy bear. The blanket looks amazing. A lovely little project to work on in between other things.

Weather-wise, I’m also glad to live in the south. Heavy snowfall is forecast for the rest of Germany. Hopefully it won’t be too bad.

So, and the sweater for the smaller teddy, Fy..., is now finished too. Here he is, sitting with Sternchen for the photo.

Inge, that’s funny—kids are just good at coming up with sayings like that—yesterday and today alike. And later, as adults, we can still laugh about it.

Andrea, wow, that’s really something special. I had no idea such a thing existed. Learned something new again.

Very interesting—I haven’t heard of that one either. Sounds interesting; I’ll have to check it out.
The Lambada was great, but unfortunately it kind of fell by the wayside at some point...

Dear Elke,

I’d like to wish you a happy birthday here once again, and I hope this new year of your life brings you lots of joy, good health, many wonderful ideas, and warm encounters.

Warm regards,
Monika

A sweet knitted baby pinafore dress, with a matching headband (hairband) and crocheted booties. How about dressing the baby in this for Easter?

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All parts are also available individually as patterns.

Summer is coming soon, and babies need light, airy clothes—preferably made of cotton. These cute pants are quick and easy to knit and will fit up to 1.5 years. The legs can be knitted short or long, whichever you prefer.

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How about oven mitts that become an eye-catcher in the kitchen? These ladybirds are sure to be loved and are simply impossible to miss. They also make a lovely surprise as a Valentine’s Day gift. They’re very easy to crochet, even for beginners who have crocheted before.

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I also wish all visitors here a wonderful weekend—hopefully with some sunshine. It’s already starting to feel a bit like spring here, with temperatures around 10 degrees.

Knitting is definitely on the agenda, along with planning a new project.

Oh, Andrea! As soon as I can beam myself over, I’ll stop by more often for coffee and a chat about the baby. ;-)

Unfortunately, I can’t make out the message, Inge. Could you write it down for me?
In any case, your sister has decorated it so lovingly. These mementos take us right back to our childhood. It’s wonderful.

Thank you, Ines and Petra, for your feedback.
Yes, my little star really does look adorable with that sweater. Now I’m using this yarn and a few leftover bits of red to knit a smaller one for a teddy bear. The top is finished, and the body is almost done too. That was the result from last night. Now I just need to work on the arms.

Have a wonderful day, everyone, and let your creativity shine!

Warm regards from Monika

We still have a folding bike, and we still like riding it best. It’s especially great when we go on a motorhome trip. I think they still sell those cream wafers. I liked them too, but today they’d be far too sweet for me. But there were all kinds of candies, 1 pfennig each. You could have a mixed bag put together. The shopkeepers were always very patient when they had to take one or two candies out of each jar. Licorice wheels were delicious too. My goodness, I mustn’t even think about how much sugary stuff I ate as a child. No wonder my teeth suffered so badly from it.

Christina, I have such lovely drawings in my little book too, and I was always especially happy about them. But I still find the little pictures beautiful today. There must still be a collection somewhere, unless I gave it to a child at some point in the meantime.

Dear Kitty,

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

Best wishes
Monika

Andrea, yeah, I still remember Halma and the bouncy balls, too. I think I might still have one lying around somewhere.

Ina, we still had recycling collection here until recently. We even had a scissors sharpener come to our house.
Is dodgeball actually a thing of the past now? That would be a shame. Oh yeah, and those Konsum stamps—I remember those, too. And fizzy sherbet powder! I loved it as a kid. I remember the Kaufhalle and the curling iron, too.

I’ve got that warning message in my scrapbook as well. Yeah, exactly—the handwritten notes are something really special. My parents left some very lovely messages in my album. And I cherish those very much.

Even though we’ve now gone back in time not just to the ’80s, but much earlier, it’s a joy to travel back to those days. That’s when we realize just how different things really were… and how some things have even carried on to this day.

Warm regards from Monika

A cloth diaper is definitely sustainable and washable, even for little baby dolls (45-50 cm). This one can be crocheted quickly using leftover yarn.

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Why buy plastic toys when there’s another way? For example, play food for the toy kitchen can be crocheted very easily using leftover yarn. Toast, butter, vegetables, pasta, and a fried egg. That makes crocheting and playing really fun.

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Shopping bags for the pretend store don’t have to be made of plastic either; they can be crocheted. It’s best to fill them with carrots and lemons right away.

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Tissues don’t have to be packaged in plastic. We buy them in large cardboard boxes, fold them, and then fill a small crocheted pouch like this with them. It also looks decorative and can be crocheted in your favorite colors.

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The large cardboard boxes can also be hidden under a decorative crocheted cover, which is quick to crochet using leftover yarn.

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I also have a few knitting ideas for you to use up leftovers beautifully.


Wrist warmers with slipped stitches - knitting pattern




Wrist warmers in a matching partner look - knitting pattern




A headband for babies and toddlers in waffle pattern - knitting pattern




Headbands with a pretty lace pattern - knitting pattern




The winter set for babies made from leftover sock yarn - knitting pattern




The versatile collar + scarf made from leftover sock yarn or something similar - knitting pattern

And here are a few more little things that are fun and can be crocheted wonderfully from leftovers:


Little Good Ghosts - as bag charms or keychains - crochet pattern




The creative, funny leftover-eater gang - combined with toilet paper rolls, anything can be included here, even buttons - crochet pattern




Ear pads for headphones - crochet pattern




Baby shoes with a heart - crochet pattern




Small shopping bag for the play shop with lemons and carrots - crochet pattern




Food for the play kitchen - crochet pattern




The colorful spring meadow with various egg cozies, coasters, scatter decorations, and more - crochet pattern




The little pouch for 10 Tempo tissues - various models - crochet pattern




The decorative tissue box with butterflies and hearts - crochet pattern




The owl as a door guardian - ideal for the home office and for the kids’ room, bathroom, restroom - crochet pattern




The bear as a door guardian - crochet pattern




The little gnomes to fill - in various sizes and versatile to use - to the crochet pattern




The Good Mood Suit for your breakfast egg - 2 funny egg cozies - crochet pattern

Doll clothes can always be knitted or crocheted very well from leftover yarn. Here are a few designs where you can get creative and play with colors.

Diaper for Dolls 45-50 cm - Crochet Pattern




Overalls for Dolls and Teddies 45-50 cm - Knitting Pattern




Overalls for Dolls and Teddies 25-30 cm - Knitting Pattern




Cute Outfit for Dolls - 45-50 cm - Knitting Pattern




Clothing Set for Dolls 45-50 cm - Knitting Pattern




Cardigan with Hat for Dolls 45-50 cm - Knitting Pattern




Leggings for Dolls 45-50 cm - Knitting Pattern




Sleeping Bag for Mini Dolls and Teddies, 20 cm Tall - 2 Designs - Knitting Pattern




Pants for Dolls 45-50 cm - Knitting Pattern (2 Designs)




Schlüttli with Hat for Dolls 45-50 cm - Knitting Pattern




Raglan Sweater for Dolls 45-50 cm - Knitting Pattern




Sweater and Sleep Sack for Teddies approx. 35-40 cm - Knitting Pattern




Striped Pants for Teddies 40 cm - Knitting Pattern




Sweater for Teddies 25-30 cm - Knitting Pattern




Sporty Summer Clothes for Teddies 25-30 cm - Knitting Pattern

Yes, Inge, I have sayings like that in mine, too. My parents, all my teachers, uncles, aunts, the pastor, and even the school principal have left their mark in it. The sayings clearly show what that generation was like. And besides, my parents weren’t young when they had me. They were born in the early 1900s.

We just took a long walk in the sun with spring-like temperatures of 13 degrees. Oh, it’s so nice! We can slowly start looking forward to spring.

I also take little breaks every now and then—like last night, for example. I actually watched a movie again instead of just listening to it. ;-) My husband was happy that I paid more attention to him than to my needles and yarn for a change.

I have something to show you again now. Both wrist warmers are finished, and so is the new raglan sweater for Sternchen.

Yes, Inge, I remember the flannel swaddling cloths too.

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