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Plenty of yarn :)

A gray vest for your special someone and a yellow (or yellow-patterned) shirt underneath—that should keep him right on trend, too.

The vest features a pretty cable pattern and is a great project for very experienced knitters.

To the knitting pattern

Andrea, your snowman looks really cool—in the truest sense of the word. :) Unfortunately, the snow here is pretty icy or wet right now, so we can’t build anything. But it’s supposed to start snowing again this weekend.

We just went for a walk, and it already felt a bit like spring. It was relatively warm compared to the last few days.

Ruth, that jester’s cap turned out really well. I’d already admired it in the new arrivals section. It’s a great idea for anyone missing Carnival to hang a decoration like this on their door.

And of course there are other sizes too. I designed the following models for different teddy bears:


The raglan sweater for bears measuring 45–60 cm.




The sleeping bag for the mini stuffed animals and dolls measuring 20 cm (2 models)




The striped pants for 40 cm teddy bears – suitable for beginners




Sweater and sleeping bag for 35–40 cm teddy bears (there is also a matching knitted teddy bear)

Now it’s the little teddy bears’ turn—a popular size here is 25–30 cm. I’ve designed special clothes for them.


A little raglan sweater




Sporty summer clothes—perfect for beginners




A cute jumpsuit that fits dolls too

Baby dolls measuring 43–50 cm are very popular. And of course they need cute clothes, preferably ones that make them look like a real baby. Here is a selection of them—designed and described for this size:

A cute, warm overall with RVO that can be knitted easily




A summer outfit that even fits small babies




A clothing set for little girl dolls




A colorful cardigan with a matching hat




A matching pair of leggings to go with it




A warm sleeping bag




A sweater with a side button placket (RVO)




A Schlüttli with a matching hat




The matching pants to go with it—in two versions

Andrea, how cute! I undressed my little star too so she could try on the diaper. After that I bundled her up warmly again so she wouldn’t get cold. ;-) As I can see, Krümel has two pressure points on her belly. Mine only has one—when you press it, she laughs. :) (She even manages to make my husband smile with that.) The frogged pile looks funny. You still have quite a bit ahead of you. In the meantime, take good care of your arm. That’s also one reason why I prefer knitting. It’s not such a one-sided strain. And besides, I’ve noticed it goes faster. 

Christina, you’re right, in a learning process you really do have to stick with it and decide what has priority. You can still do your crafting afterward as a reward. 
I also still have a knitted diaper cover in mind, but different from this one. This one is easier crocheted.

Well, now I’m taking a break too—today without cake... grumble grumble...

Oh Sonja, your gift bags are absolutely amazing. I’m totally in love with them. You’ve come up with a really lovely gift idea there. I’ll keep your tip for the easier cast-on in mind. That sounds great—thanks for that!

Ines, I hope you have a stress-free workday and then plenty of time for your needles and yarn. Yes, I know that too—taking ideas to bed with me. :)

Andrea, I’d go with the dark brown with glitter for the trim. It’s sure to create a special effect. The tunic definitely looks really great.
Your little sweater is looking promising, too. I’m curious to see what you’ll make of it.

I’m currently sitting here with a few ideas and don’t know what to do. So for now, I’m knitting swatches with different types of yarn. And… I think I’ll knit Sonja’s awesome gift bags next. I really, really like them! And after all, I want to stay up to date with DF.

What I’ve also noticed (again) is that I enjoy knitting much more than crocheting. At least when it comes to clothing. Right now, I love knitting RVO the most—it always fits and is really the easiest. Now I’m spoiled for choice again… what should I make next? You’ll find out soon.

Thanks, Stephanie. :)
14 rows—that’s a piece of cake for you, since you’ve already accomplished so much. You can already see the finish line. That UFO is practically in its final approach.

This raglan sweater is knitted from cozy, soft alpaca wool—seamless and very easy to make with the pattern. The size described corresponds to 40/42.

The RVO sweater is easy to recreate; everything is clearly explained.

To the knitting pattern

This cuddly soft top-down raglan sweater made from alpaca wool has just flown off my needles. The pattern is written for size 40-42, but experienced knitters can adapt it to other sizes as well.

Otherwise, everything is easy to make and well described.

Go to the knitting pattern here

2 more completed projects in January

The UFO sweater is finally done

Ina, the diaper pants actually have Velcro fasteners. I’d already crocheted a pair for Linja’s mini doll when her sister was born. She would always act that out afterward. :) I put Velcro fasteners on hers, too. That makes them just like a real diaper. Since my grandchildren are only diapered with cloth diapers, there’s also a colorful pair of diaper pants similar to the one I just crocheted.

Ines, I know I’ve already baked a delicious cheesecake with vegan quark. It’s definitely worth a try.

Hmmm... Petra, muffins with olives and feta cheese—that sounds delicious, too. I’d be interested in a recipe like that as well. I could easily substitute the feta cheese.

Thanks, Petra! :)

bergli, you’ve already done a great job with the flamingo. It turned out fantastic for a practice piece. And I think the start of the hat looks great, too.
I’m not a big fan of that cast-on method either, which is why I changed it. There are videos on YouTube showing other examples. You can see the edge at the bottom in those, but it actually looks pretty good on hats.

Knitting doll clothes is always a lot of fun. They’re quick to finish, you only need a few bits of leftover yarn, and you have a charming gift. Here are a few models for spring.

A sweet outfit for baby dolls (approx. 45-50 cm) — it even fits small newborns.

Go to the knitting pattern




A pair of striped pants especially for teddies (approx. 40 cm tall), where the little tail peeks out at the back. Very easy and suitable for beginners.

Go to the knitting pattern




For small teddies (25-30 cm), there’s even a sporty outfit that’s also suitable for beginners.

Go to the knitting pattern

Bring spring to your table now with this colorful spring meadow. Here you can beautifully crochet leftover balls of yarn and leftover yarn into blossom scatter decorations, placemats, coasters, and various egg cozies and egg cups. All the pieces are suitable for beginners (with basic knowledge).

To the crochet pattern





This flower planter with butterflies on it goes perfectly with it. It can also be crocheted very easily, even by beginners.

To the crochet pattern

Little girls (ages 3–4) are happy when they can wear lighter clothes again in spring, such as this lightweight colorful skirt. It has an elastic waistband at the top and is easy to knit if you have knitting experience.

Go to the knitting pattern




So that the doll can be dressed in a matching look with her doll mommy, I designed a clothing set for dolls from the leftover yarn from the skirt (approx. 45–50 cm in size). 

Go to the knitting pattern




In spring, toddlers are happy when they can ride their tricycle, Puky, or balance bike outside again. Of course, it absolutely needs a perfectly fitting bag attached to it. You can crochet this bag yourself and give it as a gift with joy. Good crochet experience is required here.

Go to the crochet pattern

Oh Marion, those look absolutely delicious! Hmmm... half and half is a good idea, too. Enjoy them! 

Time for crafting and beautiful things

Ines, your tea light holder looks really pretty. The bow really adds something special. But I think it’s just as beautiful with just the beads.

I’ve now finished crocheting the diaper for my little star. I actually crocheted it three times because I had to rip it out again and again until it finally fit right. But now she looks totally cute in it. Take a look:

Oh man... you’re making my mouth water... and here I am trying to take a little break from cakes and the like. 

Marlene, thank you. I always enjoy trying out vegan recipes.
If you ever bake these, please show us a photo of them. I’ll do the same as soon as I have them on the table. It might take a while—right now I’m taking a little break from cakes and the like.

I have a question about baking soda. Do you generally use that instead of baking powder? I’ve heard that a lot. It would be great, of course, if it works just as well.

Ines, that’s sure to be super delicious, and I’ll make a note of the recipe. I just need to find a substitute for the quark, since we don’t eat dairy products. 

Preparing potatoes this way is a great idea. It makes me think of potato pancakes, which you can also eat either with applesauce, so sweet, or with something else.

Would you like to knit socks, but don’t like the heel? Then I’ve got a great solution for you. With the brilliantly simple mowi heel, it’s child’s play. The pattern describes 4 size examples using the CraSyTrio. But you can also achieve the same great result with a set of double-pointed needles.

Many users love it. Just try it out for yourself.

Go to the knitting pattern

Ruth and Ina, your temperature blankets are really interesting. Thanks for the update. They’re already looking very pretty. Starting next week, temperatures will slowly start to rise. That means there’ll be more variety in your blankets, too.

Wow, you’re really hard at work, Gabriele! 

sometimes go "off the beaten path" too, and not always take the straight roads

Oh wow, Gabriele, that’s a massive project and it looks really pretty. It’s great that you’re doing something like this. I think you knitted that really fast if it only took you 17 days.

Dear BineHummelbunt,

I wish you a magical birthday, even during these times. I’m sure you’ll make the best of it and treat yourself to something beautiful and delicious.

The new year of your life is just around the corner, full of creative ideas, and I hope you enjoy it to the fullest.

Warm regards,
Monika

Petra, those really do look delicious. I’ll definitely bookmark this recipe so I can try making them someday. Yeah, an order like that would be great right now, too.

Oh, how delicious, Andrea! We’re having the “Amis” today, too—I defrosted them and am about to put chocolate on top. Hmmmm....

Wishing you and everyone here a wonderful Sunday!

Thanks for your suggestions regarding finding customer photos. I also find the current process pretty cumbersome. I just had to explain to a customer how to get there.

A button, like Anja suggests, would be really helpful.

Maybe this request can be passed on to the developers. After all, it benefits all of us.

Marion , your gloves are really great. Now your husband always has warm hands, too. Did you knit the cuff and crochet the gloves? That’s what it looks like, at least.
I wouldn’t necessarily say the sweater doesn’t fit you...

Ruth , I do a lot of other things during the day. I usually knit in the evening while watching movies, but that’s already about 3–4 hours. Then another hour during the day—it all adds up.

My felt soles shrunk quite a bit in the washing machine. My husband stretched them out quite a bit, so they just about fit now. After they dry, I’ll trim them to size and then show them to you. 

Being a grandma to my grandchildren

A very pretty lady! :)

Oh, I completely forgot—I finished my sweater yesterday. It’s super cozy!



And then yesterday I knitted some felted insoles, which are currently felting in the washing machine. I’ll show them to you once I’ve cut them to size.

Wow, Ina, that was such a great idea of yours to decorate the Filzies with curls. They look fantastic! Did you felt the curls in as well?

Andrea, it’s time for my coffee break, too. Tomorrow I’ll be defrosting my Amerikaner. I’m really looking forward to that. Today, I’ll just have a few cookies. By the way… you can look forward to my new project. It’s coming soon…

Ines, I hope you all make good progress with the bathroom. The mess isn’t exactly pretty, but it’s only temporary. Afterward, you’ll enjoy your new bathroom atmosphere so much every morning that you’ll need twice as long in there.

Can you believe it? This morning I actually dreamed about my new project—specifically, how I’d put it on. Just yesterday, I had absolutely no idea what it would be. I’m going to whip something up quickly: a pair of crocheted diaper pants for Sternchen. The first stitches are already done, and today they’ll take shape. Of course, I’ll be writing a pattern for them, too.
It only then occurred to me that a real baby needs a pair of diaper pants, too. And she’s getting them now. The hooded jacket comes next.

I hope you enjoy everything you do—and, of course, your crafting.

Being together

Sleeping in a warm, soft bed

Gratitude for all the good things in my life

Colorful flowers that are fragrant and bring joy

Yeah, Andrea!! That’s a great goal, and let’s stick with it. I can really picture how awesome that’ll be. Cakes galore and mountains of yarn that we’ll use to whip up amazing things for our babies. Of course I’d love to teach you—it’s not hard at all.  I don’t like a set of double-pointed needles either—I get along great with the CraSyTrio once I’ve gotten the hang of it. You know, it always takes a little practice.

Ines, so far I’ve always written out my crochet patterns row by row and stitch by stitch, without using a crochet chart. They’ve always been well-received. Those were small items, though—nothing big or complicated.

But I’ve heard there are programs for that; someone mentioned it here in the forum once. Maybe there’s someone here who knows more about it.

Thanks for the info about the surprise eggs. I used to collect them until the year 2000—I still have a few boxes lying around. I’m not up to date on the new ones anymore. I can imagine they’re quite unique because of their (c). 

Tenderness—closeness to my husband

Akela, that’s great and makes me feel good. There are always people you can make happy with handmade items.

I’ll probably be crocheting and knitting for the animal rescue group again. Let’s see what my yarn has in store for me this spring. Squirrel nests are definitely on the agenda.

I hope everyone here has a wonderful weekend with plenty of time for the things that bring joy. It’s supposed to snow where we are, so walks in the snow are definitely on the agenda. Of course, knitting is also part of a fulfilling weekend for me. I have a new idea I want to try out.