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Oh, wow, Andrea!! You’re so fast! The new hat turned out great. Congratulations!!
Yeah, it’s a huge difference—you can really tell.
Krümel looks soooo cute in the new hat.

You won’t believe it, but you’ve motivated me so much to knit this hat for Sternchen, too, that I picked out the yarn today. It’s also relatively thin and has different colors in it that are similar to yours. Now I need at least four hands, because that means I have three ongoing projects.

By the way, I’ve finished one wrist warmer—except for the thumb. That’s driving me a little crazy. But I really want to get it done, so it’s time for unraveling and practice again.... grrrr.
I’ll post a photo when it’s finished.

Good night!

This cute outfit fits baby dolls measuring approx. 45–50 cm. It’s easy to knit and can be easily put on and taken off by toddlers since it has no buttons.

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Spring is coming soon, and the doll (approx. 45–50 cm tall) needs a new spring outfit. This is a great way to use up lots of colorful leftover yarn and make the doll mom’s eyes light up. A lovely gift for Valentine’s Day or even Easter.

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With this colorful little skirt for 3- to 4-year-olds, the doll mom can be dressed in a matching outfit. By the way, the doll clothes shown above were knitted from the leftover yarn from this skirt. It’s easy to make—and then spring can come!

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Long, warm summer evenings in the garden or on the patio

Staying young (at heart)

Every baby doll absolutely needs a diaper. Now you can crochet one very quickly from leftover yarn and give it as a gift. For every doll mommy, it’s a lovely heartfelt gift. After all, their babies are surely very dear to their hearts.

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This bag can also be finished by Valentine’s Day, and it fits perfectly on a Puky, tricycle, or balance bike. A great project for experienced crocheters that is sure to bring joy to any toddler.

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And for baby, there are these cute little heart booties. They are easy to make from leftover yarn and will delight baby because their feet will always be warm. 

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I think this isn’t limited to any particular age—as long as we let the child within us continue to thrive. It’s definitely good for us and makes the world a little more creative, fun, and cheerful.

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

Thank you so much, Josefa! I wish the same for you and everyone else here.

It’s stormy here, with occasional rain. That calls for short walks. Otherwise, of course, we’re knitting and crocheting.

Petra, I can’t wait to see your new variations!

Ines, yes, I’m really thrilled with the DF—especially because it produces such great results. It works really well with the yarn guide on my finger. I can now knit just as fast with it as I do with regular knitting. I’m curious to see how you get along with it.

Marion, thanks for the info on the blankets. Last year I knitted a shawl that I started at one corner. It should be similar with crocheting. Luckily, there’s YouTube.

Andrea, yes, let’s do that. I’ll knit the hat for Sternchen too, and then we’ll have a cute triplet photo. :)
I’m so happy that you’ve taken the plunge into knitting—and with a pattern that wasn’t even that easy, no less. Hats off to you!! You’ll see that you’ll enjoy knitting cute clothes for the little ones more and more. Just like you, I had to relearn everything from scratch and came up with lots of ideas in the process. Even today, I still enjoy learning new techniques through videos, like double-face knitting right now. Your little booties are sure to turn out very cute, too. I can’t wait to see them.

I wish you all a wonderful start to the weekend!

Thanks, Petra and Christina, for your feedback and your variations!

Petra, what did you use to bake it—dry yeast or baking soda? And how much did you use? I haven’t tried the version with the smaller baking sheet yet, but I’ll definitely give it a try. 

Christina, your variation looks really delicious, too. Did you use baking pans for that? On a baking sheet, it turns out thinner and gets very crispy on all sides. And depending on how you season it, it always tastes different.

Even baby dolls (approx. 45–50 cm) need a diaper. This one is ideal for toddlers who want to pretend to change diapers. It’s easy to use thanks to the Velcro fasteners.

A few colorful bits of leftover yarn can be quickly and easily turned into this diaper.

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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.

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Andrea, the bread turns out so that you can cut right through it. In some places, it’s even too thin for that—it’s more like fresh crispbread. It depends on how big the baking sheet is. You could try using baking soda. I’m not sure, though, how much baking soda is equivalent to one packet of baking powder. I haven’t tried this recipe with yeast yet. It’s worth a try.

Yes, it’s really delicious and offers lots of possibilities for variations.

Flatbread :-)

Stephanie, your shawl looks absolutely amazing! I could totally see it becoming my favorite piece, too. No one appreciates it as much as you do, because you put so many hours into it. The little dragons (?) turned out cute, too.

Andrea, I’m thrilled with how great you’ve pulled this off. Your little one looks super cute in it. Hats off to you for taking on such a challenging practice piece. After my long break, I spent hours and days watching YouTube videos and following along. Not only did that help me get back into knitting, but I also learned a whole lot. I highly recommend it. It really gets you more and more excited.

So now I’m interested in the hat, too. I’ve already downloaded the pattern, and it’s on my to-do list. Then our triplets would even be dressed alike, just in different colors.

Marion gave me an idea. I’m going to design a little loop scarf in double-face for Sternchen. I’ll start with that. Let’s see how it turns out. It might take a while, though. 

Wow, Akela, you’re fast! I think you’ve done a brilliant job with this one again. 

This colorful skirt for 3- to 4-year-old girls is very popular. It’s easy to knit, and thanks to the elastic waistband, even toddlers can put it on and take it off by themselves.

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Leggings made from sock yarn are very practical for toddlers ages 3–5 to play outside in. They’re comfortable and warm. Easy for experienced knitters to make.

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Every doll mom loves clothes for her baby. Especially when they look as if they were for a real baby. The Schlüttli is knitted with RVO and is easy to make with the pattern. There is also a matching hat. Fits baby dolls that are 45–50 cm tall.

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The sweater also fits dolls measuring 45–50 cm and even a small newborn. It’s also knitted with RVO.

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Knitting socks is now really easy—with the mowi heel. I explain exactly how it works in the pattern, step by step, using four sample sizes. Many users are thrilled and have finally dared to try knitting socks.

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A great leftover-yarn project—even for beginners—is this little shopping bag for a play shop. It can be filled with lemons and carrots right away.

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This round collar / shoulder warmer is quickly knitted from a leftover ball of yarn. A pretty accessory that also keeps the back and front of the neck warm.

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This convertible pinafore skirt for toddlers, which can fit ages 1.5 to 5, is very popular. It has knitted-in little hearts and is knitted upward in one piece.

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My goodness, there’s a lot going on here! It’s really great to see how hard-working you all are.

Ines, your little chick turned out so cute again. Does it have bunny ears on top? And all those little details… absolutely charming. The Tunisian crochet nest looks great, too. I admire you for both—it’s not really my thing.

Andrea, I’m really impressed by your knitting! It looks really good. You seem to be really back into knitting again—great! Your baby blanket for Krümel is also very pretty. Now she won’t have to be cold anymore. Good idea for using up leftover yarn balls. I still have some of those too, but it wouldn’t be enough for a blanket.

Marion, is that your blanket? Have you ever crocheted one like that before? It’s corner-to-corner too, as far as I can tell, right?

As you’ve probably already guessed, I’m knitting the wrist warmer sample for Sonja. I can only do this during the day because I have to concentrate fully on it. I’ve already made some progress today—all the way past the finger hole. This is what it looks like now. I’m totally thrilled and can’t stop. I want to finish the first one tomorrow.

Showers

Ines, your bread looks amazing and I’m sure it tastes delicious. Thanks for sharing!
I’ll definitely keep this in mind and try baking it myself someday. It’s a whole new variation for me. I have a Römertopf; that’s what I use to bake my bread, too.

I think granny squares are an exciting project because they offer so many possibilities for combining colors and shapes. You can sew them together to make all sorts of things, like a blanket, a poncho, or something similar. And they’re perfect for using up leftover yarn.

This jacket for toddlers ages 1.5 and up is knitted from Bobbal cotton. Leftover yarn in matching colors was chosen for the colorful stripes. It also comes with a hat, which is handy in the spring.

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A scarf? A loop? A stole? With this pattern, you can decide what to make—and in what length or width. I used thin, hand-dyed yarn. But I can also imagine that gradient yarn would produce a very pretty result.

Since the pretty lace pattern repeats, you can easily vary the length and width. You should have good knitting experience.

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Bouclé yarn creates lovely effects when knitting. This vest also has a slimming effect—thanks to the vertical stripes. The vest is slightly fitted and fits sizes 40 and 42.

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Andrea, I knew it—that your little one would awaken your desire to knit. I simply think knitted items are much prettier and also more elastic. I’m really happy that you’re so pleased about it. :)

I usually use size 3 knitting needles, rarely 2.5 or 3.5. For Sternchen, I knitted almost everything with size 3 needles. That works great with yarn lengths from 110 to 170.

With the CraSyTrio, I’ve had the best experience with the bamboo version. It holds very well and is a bit longer than the metal one. I get on better with it than with a set of double-pointed needles. Even now with the DF, it works great.

I’m doing doubleface again already—this time with a soft alpaca-merino blend.

Ina, I’m thrilled with your idea for the sitting ball and all those jars for the yarn. Wow—handling 8 skeins is really an art in itself. Do you plan to crochet all the way around the ball? You’ve already finished half of it.
Thanks for your feedback on the little bag. I’m still enjoying it myself right now.

Christina, we had so much snow and a snowstorm yesterday, too. It blew right up to the door, even though everything there is covered by a roof that extends several meters out.



I’m back at the DF again—yes, it’s an addiction, I admit. :-)
Now I get to do another test knit for Sonja. Here’s how it looks so far.

Akela, she’s really very pretty, and your granddaughter will love having her own look-alike.

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

How about hiding little gnomes filled with treats in the garden, waiting to be discovered? The gnome house can, of course, also be hidden as a nest and later placed on the table.

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For cool summer evenings and spring walks, this shawl, which is also a poncho, is an absolute eye-catcher. It has a pretty lace pattern with waves. A particularly lovely project that you can start right now.

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This tunic in white and pink has pretty lace-pattern sections and is knitted with a slightly fitted shape. Fits size 40/42.

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A vest with vertical stripes has a slimming effect. This vest made from bouclé cotton is ideal for spring and cool days in summer. Knitted for size 40/42.

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For hot days, this summer top with blue waves is ideal. The lace pattern makes it very airy, and it’s also a pretty eye-catcher.

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A colorful cotton skirt—sure to bring out the sunshine and warmth. It is quick and easy to knit and fits toddlers ages 3–4.

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So the doll mom can be dressed in a matching look with her favorite, there is also a pretty doll set made from the leftover yarn from the skirt. It fits dolls measuring 45–50 cm.

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When toddlers are out and about again with their Puky, tricycle, or balance bike, they absolutely need a crocheted bag like this that fits right on it. 

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An airy dress for baby with a pretty lace pattern can be knitted now, so it will be ready in time for Easter.

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For baby, there are also summer pants that can be knitted with short or long legs. They fit perfectly thanks to the raised straps in the back and the front bib.

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A little pinafore dress that can transform and fits both a baby and even a 3-year-old girl. It has knitted-in little hearts and no seams.

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This baby pinafore dress has a particularly good fit and fits from 6–18 months.

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Dear Claudia,
my heart goes out to you, and I hope that everything turns around for the better very soon for your sister and for you too. Yes, it’s very important to do things that bring joy right now. Luckily, we all love crafting.

I’m sending you a virtual hug

Warm regards
Monika

Ines, you’re so quick, and your flatbread looks delicious. Congratulations!
Oh, I’ll have to try the version with rosemary sometime—that sounds good. Or I could definitely imagine adding pizza herbs to it. 

The thing with yeast is that bread is easier to digest, for example, the longer it rises. That’s because certain enzymes form in the dough that make it more digestible. My husband, for example, can’t tolerate baked goods that have only risen briefly. Ever since we started baking with yeast water and just a tiny bit of yeast, he’s been able to eat any kind of bread. That does take 3–4 hours, though. It’s worth giving it a try. A friend once explained it to us and sent us information about it. I’m very grateful to her for that. Now I can even eat our homemade bread or rolls in the evening without it feeling heavy in my stomach.

Another thing that’s very easy to digest and takes longer to rise is bread made with baking ferment. I really enjoy baking and eating that.

This sweater for 4–5-year-olds is knitted from cozy, soft sock yarn and has no seams. It has buttons down the front for easy on-and-off. And the collar keeps the neck nice and warm.

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This cardigan is knitted from cotton cake yarn. It fits toddlers from 1.5 years to about 2.5 years. Perfect for summer and the transitional season—also knitted without seams. You can knit a matching hat to go with it.

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In the mood for a pretty lace pattern? Knitted with fine cotton, this poncho doubles as a triangular shawl. The pink waves give it that extra special touch. The poncho-scarf combo is wonderfully light and perfect for cool summer evenings. Ideal for those first spring walks.

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We only shop at the farmer's around the corner now. We have everything else delivered. Luckily, I have my husband to cuddle with. I also talk to my son on the phone every now and then. It was really nice to hug him and the older grandchildren (4 and 5) here in person again at the end of the year.

We’re healthy and want to stay that way—thanks to vitamin D3, that has worked for us for years. That’s how we always get through every winter just fine.

Marion, your little Mäxchen looks just adorable and absolutely charming in his new outfit. 

Andrea, you’ll be great at knitting once you get started. After my long break, I spent days just watching YouTube videos to really get back into it. And I learned a lot of new things in the process. I’m sure you’ll really start to enjoy knitting for Sternchen. The fun comes from doing it.

All the best for your birthday. Let yourself be celebrated and enjoy the rest of the day! May things go very well for you in the new year of your life.

Warmly
Monika

I just want to say thank you to everyone who’s active here! It’s really become like a second family here. And that just feels good.

I also miss being in touch with people, especially my grandchildren. I would have seen them much more often last year. To my 1.5-year-old granddaughter, I’m practically a stranger when we see each other again. And that really makes me sad.

Crafting always brings me back to a place of joy, and it’s lovely to work on projects together here and show each other what we’ve created. Since I don’t have a local craft group, this is a wonderful substitute.

I’m also happy to have developed some very nice personal connections with a few people here. It’s simply lovely and enriching. That’s why I’d also like to thank CP for this platform and for making the forum possible.

It’s wonderful that we have this space, especially during these difficult times. Together, we’ll get through this until better times come. And they’re sure to come.

Christina and Petra, I’m curious to hear how you like it. By the way, it’s also a great idea when you have guests and need to whip something up quickly. 

Josefa, there are many people who can’t tolerate yeast. And yes, with yeast you always need time for it to rise—but not with baking powder.

Petra, the difference between cream of tartar baking powder and regular baking powder is the ingredients. The regular kind is pretty unhealthy. Especially the phosphate in it isn’t exactly good for the body and has a negative effect on the gut. A naturopath once pointed that out to us. Cream of tartar baking powder contains natural ingredients, including baking soda. You can also use that on its own if you don’t have baking powder. However, I’m not quite sure about the amount.

A HomoOffice needs some very special helpers, for example this clever owl named "Ruhu". She guards the study door, making it clearly visible whether someone is working inside or not. Simply turn her to the appropriate side and hang her on the door handle.

This little guardian is also very easy for beginners to crochet. Yarn scraps are quite sufficient for it.

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I’ve started a new, very simple top-down raglan sweater for my doll. She got some little socks too.

Thanks, Marion. Blue would go really well with your lilac, for example, since you have a boy. ;-)

I’m glad, Ines, that you like it. Feel free to let me know how you all like it.
We’ve only got just under half a tray left for tomorrow. We’ll pop it back in the oven for a few minutes, and then it’ll be crispy again. But in the meantime, it needs to be wrapped as tightly as possible so it stays moist.

Oh my goodness, Marion, that’s so cute! I think the color is absolutely charming for your little Mäx, and you’ve knitted both the sweater and the hat beautifully. You’ve already knitted a pair of pants for Mäx once before, as far as I can remember. I’m going to design a new pair soon—this time as overalls.

Whenever I look at our babies, I fall in love with them all over again. Without you, I never would have found Sternchen. She’s sitting next to me, sucking her thumb. ;-) I’m also knitting a new—very simple—RVO sweater for her out of leftover yarn. Here’s what it looks like so far:

This morning, instead of rolls, I baked my quick sheet pan flatbread. Not only does it taste absolutely delicious, but it’s also very versatile and incredibly easy to make. For example, as a side dish with salads or for breakfast.

We love it because it’s nice and crispy. You can also slice it in half if you prefer it even thinner.

Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients:

• 300 g whole-grain spelt flour (regular flour probably works too)
• 1 packet of cream of tartar baking powder
• 300 ml water mixed with plant-based milk (regular milk works too)
• 30 g olive oil
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• Seeds of your choice for sprinkling on top

Preparation:
Mix all the ingredients together and then spread the mixture onto a baking sheet. The dough is relatively thin (compared to regular yeast dough) and can therefore be spread out easily. How thin the bread turns out depends on the pan. On a larger baking sheet, the bread will be quite thin, whereas in a smaller pan it will be slightly thicker.

Now sprinkle your choice of seeds on top. I like to use black cumin for this. But anything else works too, such as sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, and the like.

Now place it in the cold oven and bake at
180 degrees Celsius on the convection setting
for 30–40 minutes

For me, 30 minutes is usually enough because I use a large baking sheet.
In a smaller baking pan, it might take longer. Just give it a try.
The bread should be lightly browned.

Here are some photos of the finished flatbread:

This is what it looks like coming out of the oven:



Then, after letting it cool for a few minutes, I cut it into pieces:



And then it’s served:




I hope you enjoy making this and bon appétit!

Monika

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