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Ines, I have the saying at the very bottom in my poetry album too. And on the first page it's just like yours.
Now I've taken some photos. Ah, this is so lovely; it takes me right back to my school days, and I still know exactly what most of them look like.

Here are a few photos for you—if you click on them, they'll get bigger and you can read them too.:

I feel the same way as Akela and Ruth. It usually works great with a crochet hook.

Ines, those are exactly my colors—I love them together. :) The pot holders would definitely be a hit if you wrote a tutorial for them. They look really great. Tunisian crochet projects are just beautiful with their patterns.

Happy birthday, and have a joyful day full of lovely surprises. May the coming year bring you happiness.

Warm wishes
Monika

Wow, Christina, that’s a delicious work of art. Something completely different from a wedding cake. I like it. I really enjoy this playful style.

Mmm... delicious, Sandra! I could really go for one of those right now. :)

That’s such a cute swaddle bag, Inge.

I feel the same way. Babies generally feel very comfortable in a swaddle bag. My son always slept in a sleeping bag and didn’t want a blanket.

Petra, I had exactly those same glossy scraps too, with glitter, of course. And that brings me to my next memory. I had it in my hands again just recently: my friendship album.

When I open it now, I’m instantly back in first grade. All my classmates are in there, along with the teachers and even my parents. There are such lovely sayings inside. And all those colorful little glossy scraps. I still love this friendship album.

The most beautiful verse anyone wrote in it, I know by heart:

When in later years
my name is mentioned,
remember me and say:
I knew her too.
And when the time comes
that you quite forget me,
then you can read here
who wrote it.

That touches me all over again.... Beautiful, isn’t it?

Do you have leftover sock yarn or similar material? Then this scarf-collar is just the thing. It’s easy to knit and can be worn in different ways—either as a scarf or as a collar with wide necklines.

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This poncho made from sock yarn isn’t just one (almost) universal size—it’s also very easy for beginners (with basic skills) to follow.

It’s also a great project to work on while watching TV. By the way, the poncho is perfect for long, cool summer evenings.

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Even for crochet beginners (with basic skills), this diaper for dolls (approx. 45–50 cm) is very easy to make. Much to the delight of the doll mom, because after all, every doll baby needs a diaper, too.

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Ines, I’m sure you mean a xylophone. Luckily, they still make those for kids today. I had one too, and I loved playing it.

When I read your posts, I get more and more immersed, and so many memories come flooding back.

I also played that chalk game with the little boxes. Back then, our whole street was painted with it. There were hardly any cars driving by, compared to today.

Another thing I loved to play with was a kaleidoscope. Do you know what that is? It had colorful little stones inside, and they changed with every turn. I had a lot of patience for that.

Then I remember another toy, my Winki. It was an inflatable “doll,” very cute and usually black (mine was green), and I loved her because she was so soft. Back then, I already loved dressing and undressing dolls, and she was just perfect for that.

Ina, you’ve really started something here… it’s so nice to reminisce about these memories. It really feels good.

Happy birthday, dear Angelika. Have a wonderful time and receive lots of gifts. I wish you a very wonderful year ahead.

Warmly
Monika

The crochet pattern for a diaper is now available in my shop. It fits dolls approximately 45–50 cm tall and is very easy to put on and take off thanks to the Velcro closure. A real highlight for toddlers.

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My material usage in January 2021:

Coasters – 28 g
Sweater – 368 g
1 egg cozy 10 g
Felt soles 50 g
Gift bags 116 g
Doll socks 14 g
Doll diaper 32 g
1 wrist warmer 21 g
Doll hat 25 g

Total used in January = 664 g (diet yarn)

Marion, now you’ve got the perfect fitness machine, and it doesn’t even need electricity. No chance for love handles. I think I’ll get one of those for myself, too.

Yes, I also like to look back on those times. We could always keep ourselves busy and didn’t need a cell phone for that. It was the same with my son in the ’70s.

I still remember the game with the “black man,” too. And some of you will also know the “Plumpsack,” which went around — a circle game. That was fun, too, and we still played it at my son’s children’s birthday party.

Hula hoops — I loved them too. A great toy. It really would be nice if our grandchildren could at least get to know some of these things. Jumping rope was such a nice game too. And as Ruth writes so beautifully, some of it really is coming back to our grandchildren too, even if it looks a bit more modern today.

We still have a record player too, and it still works great — just like the records we still have.

Now I’d like to show you something that you’re sure to recognize too. It’s a real “Rolli.” We got it as a wedding gift in 1992, and it still works great. Unfortunately, it broke once and was glued back together, but that doesn’t affect how well it works. By the way, the Rolli is a little crumb-sucker — here’s what it looks like:



We’ve bought a new one twice already. One of them even looks exactly the same. But none of them comes close to the performance of the first Rolli. It picks up every crumb. I’m sure you know it too — those old appliances are impossible to break. By the way, I still have my first Krups 3-Mix too. It just keeps running and running and running ... and it’s been doing that for about 40 years.

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

With love
Monika

I started by finishing the doubleface wrist warmers, which are now complete. And now I’m working on a new sweater for the baby doll.

Even a doll baby (approx. 45–50 cm) needs a diaper. And it should be as easy to use as possible, especially when toddlers want to pretend to change diapers.

This diaper can be crocheted very quickly and easily from leftover yarn.

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Marlene, your shawl has beautiful colors and a truly fantastic pattern.

Ines, I’m sure you’ll feel like working on your bunny basket again soon. You’ll definitely have it finished by Easter. Go ahead and take a break every now and then—you’ve really earned it. I can totally imagine how happy you’ll be when your construction site finally turns into a pretty new bathroom.

I wish you all a wonderful day.

I’m going to finish knitting the last few rows of the second cuff now. :)

Oh, my dears, this is so wonderful! I somehow see a bit of myself in each of you.

Rubber band jumping—I loved that so much as a kid, too! And there was also that string game you played with your hands, where the other person kept changing the pattern. I don’t know what it’s called, unfortunately, but some of you will probably know it too.

And let’s not forget the game with marbles. I still have some, and I’m going to show them to my granddaughters sometime. I’m sure they’ll have fun with them. 

So cute, Marion! Absolutely adorable. :)

For the hat, I used a 25-gram skein of baby wool that I had left over. I barely had enough, so I had to stop a little early. And that’s why the hat fits perfectly, even without a turned-up brim. I then pulled the cord through the stitches at the bottom—it worked really well.

These little gnomes are just so cute. :-) Marion, you did a great job putting this together. This would be perfect for our doll thread, too, wouldn’t it?

Here’s a photo from the front as well.

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.

So now my little star has one of those cute little dwarf hats, too. I think that’s a nicer name for our babies.

Yeah, that’s right, Petra. That always annoyed me, too. It’s so nice to still have this collection of old hits on cassette.

Andrea , I stopped knitting the hat a little earlier than planned, which is why it fits so well. I ran out of yarn and didn’t have any matching yarn to continue with. I also didn’t knit the bottom edge; instead, I pulled the cord through the stitches. That worked great, and the hat fits perfectly now.

Soon, my little one will get a cute little dress. She needs some new spring clothes.

Oh, Christina , your Laura is absolutely adorable. :-) I’m instantly head over heels in love. I’d adopt her in a heartbeat. She looks just like a real baby. I had to look twice. You can also introduce her to us in the doll thread. I’m sure she’ll feel right at home there.

Wishing you all a creative and cozy rest of your Monday.

Oh, Ina, that brings back such fond memories. We used to record music all the time back then, and I still have those cassettes. You’ll laugh—we have a player like that in the bathroom, and I play through the old cassettes every morning. It really puts me in a good mood first thing in the morning.

My son’s father-in-law is also a bit of a tinkerer, and he’s now given Linja a cassette recorder, too. She listens to the “Benjamin Blümchen” cassettes from my daughter-in-law.

I think it’s wonderful when things like this are passed down to the grandkids. They enjoy them just as much as we did—still do. :-)

You can use this crocheted embellishment to decorate those ugly tissue boxes anywhere. This way, you’ll always have a gift that’s sure to be appreciated. A great project for using up leftover yarn.

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This round neck/shoulder warmer is quick and easy to knit from a single ball of cotton yarn. The pattern is written without abbreviations.

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Knitting socks can be really easy—with the mowi heel. The pattern shows you how to achieve a beautiful result using just 3 needles.

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And here’s another little classic for small teddy bears (25–30 cm). This sweater is knitted with raglan sleeves starting from the bottom. Easy to follow.

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This colorful little skirt for 3- to 4-year-olds is very popular. Children like things colorful and comfortable. This skirt is easy as pie for kids to put on and take off by themselves. Knitting it is fun, and anyone who likes to be creative will find this the perfect model.

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Leggings made from sock yarn are nice and warm and comfortable—just right for playing outside. They are easy to knit and fit toddlers from about 3 to 5 years old, because the pants grow with the child.

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This cute pinafore dress with knitted-in little hearts fits a baby and even a 3-year-old toddler. It can be transformed very easily. It is knitted from the bottom up with no seams.

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For spring, a colorful, warm jacket made from merino wool is just right. It has a hood for when it does get a bit cooler, and pockets, which are always popular with toddlers. The jacket fits approximately sizes 92 to 104.

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Babies don’t really like having clothes pulled over their heads. This balaclava hat keeps the head and neck/nape equally warm. But it is very easy to put on because it buttons at the front. The hat is easy to knit.

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These leggings made from a merino-alpaca blend fit toddlers aged 1.5 to about 3 years. They can also be knitted from sock yarn with the same yardage.

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This convertible pinafore skirt really does fit from 1.5 to about 5 years. It is also knitted from the bottom up and has a little heart pattern.

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There is also a pinafore dress for babies that looks simply enchanting when worn. It fits up to 1.5 years.

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Baby dolls (approx. 45–50 cm) definitely need a diaper, too. This way, toddlers can change their baby’s diaper while Mom is changing their little sibling’s.

The diaper is easy to crochet using leftover yarn. The Velcro fasteners make it easy to use—even for toddlers.

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Ines, I’m slowly starting to feel like making a “temperature project” myself. You’re all really making me want to try it. I could especially imagine making your round version. I’m really looking forward to seeing it, because I really like your colors. Two rounds a month—wow, even one round a week would probably be too little for me. A real test of patience. Next year, I’ll probably join in with my temperature blanket (or whatever it ends up being). Somehow, your enthusiasm is really contagious. ;-)
Your Easter basket looks like it’s going to be really cute. Will you tell us what it’s going to be? A bunny? I’m curious.
Your Krawallkuchen sounds interesting and is sure to be delicious. But I think it might be a little too “rich” for me. We haven’t eaten regular sugar or cookies in a while, no milk, and only small amounts of fat.
You’re really lucky that your daughter can help you with yoga. The pain will actually soon be forgotten when starting your day in a beautiful bathroom already puts you in a good mood. 

Christina, I didn’t mean to put it that harshly, but it really reassures me that I’m not the only one who didn’t quite understand the pattern for the Devil’s Hat. 

And now I can show you the result. I finished it last night, and Sternchen is very happy with her new clothes. Now our triplets all have the same hat.



And I’ve also made progress on the raglan sweater for Sternchen. The raglan section at the top is now finished.




The fact that I’m working so quickly is probably thanks to the encouragement from all of you here. It’s just fun to be able to show something. 

Wow, that sounds really delicious, Ines. TOO delicious! I can totally see why I’d need new clothes afterward. ;-)

Wow, Ina, you finished your crocheted seat ball super fast! It looks great! I’m sure you’d much rather sit on it now. What do you actually do when it needs to be washed?
The colors of your temperature blanket are simply magnificent. I really love bright colors like that. The idea of using a contrasting color is really nice ... I’m curious to see what it’ll look like after a few months. 

Ruth, I’m also curious to see how your blanket progresses. Let’s see when the colors start shifting toward red. It’s supposed to get up to 10 degrees here next week. And you don’t even live that far away from me.

I’ll have something new to show you by tomorrow. Have a nice evening, everyone.

Marlies, these really are works of art. Thanks for sharing the stories behind them with us. They’re truly beautiful. You’re a real wish-granter when it comes to cakes. I can imagine word gets around quickly about something like that.

Andrea, a bake sale—great idea! At least here, virtually for now. I overindulged on cake yesterday... and am going to freeze some of it for now. I wouldn’t have thought I’d be so full of sweets for a while. At least until next weekend. ;-)

Marion, your diaper looks really cute.  Thanks for testing the pattern!

I was getting really frustrated with the hat last night. I couldn’t quite figure out the pattern at the beginning—I was totally lost—and had to unravel it again after a few centimeters. But then I finally understood the technique behind it. And now there are just a few rows left. I’ll be able to show it to you tomorrow. Sternchen is already looking forward to it.

Petra, the wrist warmers are really cozy and warm. I’m already looking forward to wearing them. But first, I need to finish the “Devil’s Hat” for Sternchen. It has to be done today.

Sandra, your unicorn is absolutely adorable and is sure to be a delightful surprise for Anton’s teacher. Bringing joy with such special “little things” is something special and is desperately needed right now.

Oh my goodness, Andrea, Krümel looks so cute with that blanket and the pretty hat. It all goes together perfectly.

Ruth, your temperature blanket is already looking really pretty. Will you be adding some red or yellow tones later? I’m sure you’ll keep us posted.

Now I wish you all a wonderful Sunday! The sun is shining here, and everything is dusted with a little white frost. So beautiful!

Oh Marion, I’d love to try a piece of that. This is quite the baking extravaganza here. We could all enter a baking contest together—at least virtually. ;-)

Andrea, I ground almonds with apricot kernels and added them to the batter. Bitter almond oil works in a pinch, too. I haven’t tried it with raw marzipan yet. It’s worth a try.

My husband whispered the next variation to me yesterday. He loves Black Forest cake. So next time, I’m going to make a variation like that using the sheet gingerbread. It’ll be baked with cocoa and have cherries in it. I can already imagine how delicious that’ll be.

Now you’ve made my mouth water again… and I’m about to serve up our gingerbread. Yum yum...

Dear Sarah,

I’d like to offer you my warmest (belated) birthday wishes and hope your new year is filled with wonders and moments of happiness.

All my love
Monika

How cute, Christina! Paula the penguin is clearly feeling right at home with you. :) And the dishcloths look great, too.
Thanks for the feedback on the wrist warmers. It’s just one, actually—it might look like more than it is. I took photos of it from all angles so you can see the different variations.

Andra, I have to say, you’re such a sweet tooth too, aren’t you? That looks absolutely delicious.

My husband asked for the sheet gingerbread again today. So I decided to try the marzipan version. Soooo delicious!! I’ve added the variation to the recipe thread. Here’s a photo to round out our coffee and cake session.



Marion, I’m sure you’ll have some delicious cake tomorrow, too—knowing you. I take a break every now and then, too. It does you good. :)

Ines, take good care of yourself and your neck. Yes, sometimes a needle break really does make sense. But you’ve also been very busy lately. Doing nothing is allowed sometimes too. :)

Yes, Andrea, I also think we’re a great crafting bunch. I think I would knit a lot less if this forum didn’t exist. It always gives you a real boost of motivation. Maybe some others here feel the same way. I’d also be happy about meeting “live and in color” - with babies, of course. Maybe we’ll end up heading north again someday. After all, we lived in Bremen until 1991.

Now I’m actually going to move the hat for Sternchen up the list. The pattern is printed out. You only used 80 sts, right? Did you take off the missing 8 stitches in the middle or at the edges? We’ll see how far I get with it this evening. As for the eyelet row, there is a picture in the pattern. I’m not that far yet, but I think you can see it quite well. In any case, it works better from the nicer edge side. Picking up stitches, I basically always do that with a crochet hook and only then pull the stitches onto the knitting needle. Then you knit as usual. Lately I’ve also been using a crochet hook when binding off. You can actually knit quite well with it, and binding off is much easier.

Petra, that really is a quirky little guy. The things children wish for ... really funny. Your mango muffins look very tasty. Mmmmm... 

Today we had sheet-pan gingerbread again. My husband asked for it. This time I changed it up. I used almonds and apricot kernels (as a bitter almond substitute). It tastes suuuuper delicious, especially for marzipan fans. I added it to the recipe thread. Here is the link to the recipe.

Now my progress on Sonja’s wrist warmers:

The first one is finished. I tried the thumb with DF first, but then unraveled it again. Now I simply knitted it in the knit-purl pattern, and it fits well that way. 

Here are a few more photos of the first finished wrist warmer - without and with the thumb. I’ve already started the second one.

  


Of course, there’s also a photo

My husband really wanted to have that sheet gingerbread again. Since I like to experiment with different ingredient combinations, I baked the following version today (especially for marzipan fans):

Instead of hazelnuts, I used 210 g of almonds mixed with 40 g of apricot kernels (which taste like bitter almonds). I also added 3 tsp of gingerbread spice and a little vanilla. Alternatively, you could use 1 tsp of bitter almond oil, but then you’d need 250 g of almonds.

Of course, I glazed it with chocolate coating again.

It tastes soooo delicious!! The whole apartment smelled like marzipan.

Trading on a swap platform

Me again with P = dolls :-)

Oh, what a treat you’ve whipped up here again. Steffi, that muesli sounds delicious and is great for a snack between meals.

And your apple cake, Akela, looks so tempting....hmmm.