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Warmth

Oh Andrea, I’d love sooo much to have coffee with you in person sometime—with our babies, of course. ;-)
Who knows, maybe it’ll work out someday. 

Knitting needles are a must on the weekend. Smaller projects are finished quickly, and you don’t lose interest in them as quickly. Surely you know a doll mom, or maybe you are one yourself, right? Then I can show you a selection that even includes something for teddy bears.

This top-down raglan sweater for teddy bears (45-60 cm tall) is very easy and quick to knit. With small adjustments, it even fits babies.

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This sweet romper with a button placket (top-down raglan) fits dolls or teddy bears about 45-50 cm tall. It’s already a joy to knit—and even more so to give as a gift or put on!

Everything is explained clearly, so you’ll be guided smoothly through the knitting process.

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There is also a romper for the smaller teddy bears or dolls (25-30 cm), which is knitted as a top-down raglan. It simply pulls on over the head. I explain in the pattern how the cuff stays nice and stretchy so that this is possible.

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This colorful cotton skirt is just right for summer. The elastic waistband makes it very comfortable, and toddlers (ages 3–4) can even put it on and take it off by themselves.

Here, the colors can also be chosen and combined differently according to your own preferences.

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So the little doll mom can dress in a matching look with her favorite, just knit her this clothing set for dolls (45–50 cm) to go with it. You can’t buy something like this; you can only make it yourself.

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I’d love to join in the birthday wishes and hope that everything in your life goes exactly the way you’d like it to from now on.

Warm
regards, Monika

bergli, sorry, I forgot about you—I sent it off too quickly.
Would you like to show us your DF sample piece? You know, mine wasn’t that great either. I’ve since unraveled it, and it turned into an egg cozy.
Keep at it! Practice really does make perfect here!

Yes, Ruth, that’s right. A scarf would be just the thing for the teddy bear right now. But he’ll have to wait—other things are more important at the moment.

Oh, Ines, that really made me laugh… about the wicked stepmother and all that. Your dolls know that their time will come when you’ll give them your attention. For now, it’s time for your bathroom. Come spring, the dolls will be woken up from their hibernation, too. ;-)
I think the second-hand store idea is just great. Also for when you have things yourself that others might still be able to use. There should be places like that everywhere, then the mountains of trash would automatically decrease.
You’ve crocheted such pretty little things again. They’re already filled with the energy of Easter and spring. The beads on them look especially nice. The egg cozies look funny, too.
And as for what’s in the last photo, just fill us in on why that’s a licensed product. I don’t recognize those two, for example. 

I wish you all a wonderful start to the weekend!

Oh, your Amerikaner look very delicious, Andrea. Hmmm ... I think I’ll thaw out our frozen ones again. 

Thanks for showing them and for the variation. 

They’re usually coated on the flat side. The rounded side is then nice and crispy.

Of course, you have a gorgeous blue sky again ... sigh.

Andrea, she looks so cute, your Krümel with her finger in her mouth. It didn’t work for me until after several tries, either.

All three ducklings fit when Krümel holds them by the neck. But I chose the smallest one because it fits best. I crocheted them with relatively thin yarn and a size 2.5 hook.

Have lots of fun with Krümel :) and warm regards from Sternchen :)

Oh, Andrea, you’ve really started something here. I’m so grateful to you for this, because I also really enjoy chatting with all the other doll moms here. It’s so important right now to treat ourselves to these little joys.

I feel exactly the same way as you do. As a child, I always wanted a soft doll like that, but I never got one. It’s only now that I realize I’ve actually fulfilled a childhood wish of my own. Sternchen always sits next to me on the couch, and in the evening I put her in the rocking chair to sleep. Right now, she loves her thumb. ;-)

Andrea, I could imagine that you might still discover a love for knitting after all. There are so many possibilities. Using a cardboard box as a little bed is definitely a simple and great way to get creative. You can really let loose while crocheting and use up some leftover yarn.

I can already see this turning into a creative group here. :)

Dolls

Love

Ruth, I hope you’re feeling better again? I certainly hope so.
You make such enchanting outfits for such tiny dolls. I really admire that, since I don’t have the patience for such tiny things. You mention that they’re quilted jackets. I can’t tell from the photo whether they’re crocheted or sewn. In any case, this is yet another very beautiful project you’re showing us.

Marion and all you teddy bear fans—this is what the egg cozy looks like now as a hat for the little teddy bear:

I agree with Petra 100%. For me, too, knitting or crocheting is the best form of meditation in the world. It’s how I relax best.

Dear Mella,

Happy birthday! Enjoy today and do whatever brings you the most joy. I’m sure crafting will be part of that. The coming year is sure to have many wonderful things in store for you. That’s what I wish for you.

Warmly,
Monika

Dear Susi,

happy birthday! I wish you many moments of happiness in the coming year.

Warm
regards, Monika

This fun egg cozy set is sure to lift your spirits and is easy to crochet on the side using leftover yarn. Simple and suitable for beginners.

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Flower pots can be easily decorated for spring with a pretty crocheted pot cover. This one is easy to make—even for beginners—and the butterflies are a real eye-catcher.

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This colorful spring meadow brings a touch of Easter anticipation into your home. And that starts while you’re crocheting. It’s a joy to watch the different cheerful, brightly colored egg cozies take shape and later hide the eggs inside them. The scattered flower decorations, coasters, and placemats do the rest. All pieces are easy for beginners (with basic knowledge) to make. Even leftover yarn and partial skeins are enough here.

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Giving and getting help

Thanks, Josefa—that’s great!

I think there are lots of grown-up “doll moms” out there—even outside of lockdown—who just still enjoy it. That’s how I feel, too. That’s why I’m especially happy that we can share our experiences here. It’s nice to see that others feel the same way.

Marion, you put that photo together really nicely. Thanks for that!

Marion, that’s such a cute photo—with her thumb in her mouth. So it works for you, too.

By the way, when Linja, my almost 5-year-old granddaughter, was here, she also had a lot of fun with Sternchen. We loved watching her become a mom. She doesn’t have a doll like this at home—just very simple Waldorf dolls. That’s why she was so amazed that a doll could close its eyes.

By the way, when I was a kid, I had such stiff dolls; there was nothing like this back then. You could say I’m making up for lost time now… grin. ;-)

For me, my grandchildren live very far away. And as a child, I loved playing with dolls… probably that maternal instinct that’s inherent in us women. That child inside me is still alive. And I find it funny that when women come to visit us… some of them really get into it too. The inner child is still alive in them as well. So everyone has their own preferences—isn’t that nice? :)

Actually… I’d only bought the doll as a model—and I’d simply fallen in love with that sweet little face. The fact that she’s getting more attention now might be because I’m missing contact with real people—especially my grandchildren—more and more.

I’m just enjoying it and think it’s really nice to chat here—with a little humor mixed in. Josefa and Akela, you shouldn’t take this too seriously. ;-) We’re just indulging our inner doll moms again. :-)

Wow, it’s great to see what’s going on here. I’m really happy that we’ve grown closer as an online group. That feels really good, especially these days.

Sandra, the coasters for your coworker look very original. I bet you designed them yourself, just like so many other things. She’s getting quite a few of them—wow!

Andrea, your tablecloth looks so small in the picture. I guess that’s deceiving. In that case, you still have quite a bit of work ahead of you. And eventually it’ll be finished and look lovely on the table.

Ines, you guys have a thrift store? Wow—we don’t have anything like that here yet. I’m a huge fan of secondhand items, which is why I love swapping things so much. I’m really looking forward to your new ideas. Yeah, I think we all know how they tend to disappear quickly if you don’t get to them right away.

Petra, it’s great that you’re sticking with this and staying up to date. It’s even more delightful when we get a sign of life from you every now and then.
As for staying on track, that’s also thanks to this thread. Because of it, the number of UFOs stays very low—down to zero. I’m not quite sure about my next project yet. It’ll probably be a hooded jacket for Sternchen. I already have the yarn ready. And in between, I’ll knit some felt insoles for my boots.
By the way, I repurposed the DF egg cozies into a beanie for my “Beanie Baby Bear.” I’ll post a photo of it soon. We hardly ever need egg cozies because we rarely eat eggs.

Ina, you hardworking felt fairy—I’m already looking forward to your new felt creations. And I hope you have lots of fun out in the snow.

Andrea, the little duckling comes from this pattern:
Mini Ducks, Ducklings, and Chicks Family Amigurumi Free E-Book | Free

I crocheted the whole family and then placed the baby in my baby’s hand. It fits perfectly. It’s been hers ever since.

Yes, a photo of the triplets would be cute. :)

I’m also already thinking about making Sternchen a little bed of her own. I’d already thought about using a cardboard box and crocheting around it. That would be the easiest and cheapest option. Right now, she always sleeps in the rocking chair.

Getting her to keep her finger in her mouth didn’t work right away either. Now it’s so firmly in there that it stays. It looks sooo cute. Of course, she gets her pacifier every now and then.

Oh my goodness, Akela, they’ve gotten even cuter. And sooo cuddly. The kids are sure to love them, and they’re great for cheering people up. I think it’s really great of you to give the kids a gift like this.

My sweater just needs the remaining part of the second sleeve. I’ll probably be able to finish that in the next few days—a little bit every evening.

You can always show a little bit of your great shawl here from time to time. I’m excited to see it, and I wish you the best of luck in sticking with it.

Petra, our triplets (including my little star) is 46 cm tall. The Baby Born is about the same size. That’s currently the most common and popular size for dolls, at about 43–50 cm.

Yours is really cute, too. I’ve admired it many times. It’s nice that you’re introducing her to us here, too. I also have a larger one who models baby clothes. I needed one for my grandchildren, too, since they live too far away.

Well, it’s definitely worth sticking with it! It looks great!!

Ina, the things you discover! You really do look closely :-) Yes, I crocheted that little duck once using a pattern from here, and now my little star has it as a cuddly toy.

My big doll (60 cm), which I actually bought just as a model for baby clothes, also smells like vanilla. And so does everything she was wearing.

Ina, thanks for the tip about washable latex. I’ve never tried that before—I always thought it would dissolve. Is that just the case with your latex, or is it generally true?

Wow, there’s a lot going on here again—how wonderful!

Sandra, I also think it’s great that Anton enjoys crafting. Creativity is always a good thing. And I think your craft projects—made from whatever you had lying around the house—turned out especially well. The lantern—wow! Very original. And the parking garage—such a fantastic idea! I’ll have to share that with my son. Who came up with that? By the way, my son had a rug like that too, and it was his favorite toy back then. He even built his Legos on it, and the roads were sort of complemented by structures—including bridges. Maybe that would be another idea for Anton.

Ines, that’s another one of your spontaneous, great ideas. The tea lights would be perfect for Valentine’s Day. Something small like that is quick to make and always a joy to give as a gift. I think they’re perfect even without the ribbon—with beads. But I’m curious to see how they’ll look once they’re finished.

Sonja, your socks look amazing! I love the pattern, too. You did a great job with them, and they’re actually the first ones you’ve ever knitted. 

Andrea, your tablecloth is turning out really pretty. I already like it—the colors too. It looks like you don’t have much left to do. You’ll easily finish by the end of the month. And your tunic is almost done. It’s a really chic piece and it’s in my favorite colors too.

I’ll be finished with my sweater soon—I just need to finish knitting the second sleeve. I’ll post a photo once I’m done.

But I still have something to show you. I got to test-knit a little new DF project for Sonja. It’s an egg cozy, and it looks really cute—here are both sides in the photos. Underneath is an egg cup with an egg in it. So it fits perfectly.

Here’s a little peek into Sternchen’s life. :-)

This is what she looks like when she’s sleeping in her cozy, warm sleeping bag:



She can even suck on her finger.



And now she’s woken up.

It turned out really cute and cuddly, Akela. It even has a heart-shaped face (that’s what it looks like to me).

Stephanie, the result itself is already a great source of motivation. I’ve never knitted with a 125 cm cable before. OMG—that’s really painstaking work.

This colorful children's jacket made from soft merino wool is knitted top-down raglan style. It has knitted-in pockets and a hood. The jacket fits approximately sizes 92 to 104. 

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A newborn jacket is always a lovely and welcome gift for a birth. This jacket has a hood and a pretty heart lace pattern. It fits up to 4 months, and later a doll can wear it.

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This baby jacket made from sock yarn with a matching hat fits from 3 to 12 months. It has a special pattern of knit and purl stitches that looks pretty on both sides.

Tip: There are also matching pants with leg cuffs for this set.

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Oh, Ina, your baby is sooo cute too—you just want to pick her up and cuddle her right away. By the way, she looks a bit like our triplets.
How big is your little one? She looks pretty big.

A onesie for a doll or teddy bear (25–30 cm) is perfect for knitting from leftovers. Many color variations are possible, each one prettier than the last. The onesie is knitted using the RVO method and is easy to make if you have some knitting experience.

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There is also a onesie for slightly larger dolls and teddy bears (45–50 cm). This one has a button placket at the front and is knitted similarly to the first one.

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And this pretty set for a girl doll (approx. 45–50 cm) is also knitted from leftover yarn. You should have some knitting experience; then it’s very easy to follow the pattern.

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These two cute little animals have a very special job. They guard the door and show whether visitors are welcome or not. Ideal for the home office, bathroom, restroom, and children's room. After all, those rooms usually shouldn't be locked. So these two little fellows are the perfect solution.

Both—the door guard bear and the door guard owl—are very easy to crochet using leftover yarn. 

Both patterns are available individually or as a bundle.

To the crochet pattern for the Door Guard Bear




To the crochet pattern for the Door Guard Owl




To the crochet pattern for the value set

Oh, my dears, it gives me such joy to read all this - and I’m absolutely delighted that we’re becoming children again here. That’s exactly what we need right now in these crazy times, and what does us good. 

Yes, we have triplets - Marion’s Mäxchen, Andreas’s Krümel, and my Sternchen - they all look the same. They have soft bodies, and I just love that. Mine has sleep eyes, can laugh, say "Mama" and "Papa," and suck on a bottle. It feels so real; I’m really in love with the little one. 

When I read now what Andreas’s Krümel can do ... I could really be tempted. Maybe I’ll wish for one for my birthday.... we’ll see. I’ll probably have to start preparing my husband veeeery slowly for the new addition. By the way, he enjoys it too, and I always make him laugh with the "Papa." 

I already have two teddy bears in bed ... hmm. But the thought has occurred to me to take Sternchen to bed too. :-) Since my husband, as a snorer, usually sleeps alone, the competition wouldn’t be such a big deal.

We really are a few crazy doll mothers, aren’t we? By the way, what I enjoy most is knitting for the little one. And if I could do it for two at once ... I mean, designing twin clothes, that would really be something.

Wow, such big UFOs? 900 M in a row? That really takes some stamina!

The curtain looks amazing. With the finish line so close, it’s worth sticking with it until the end.

My sweater will definitely be finished by UFO Week. Then I’ll show it off.

Christina, of course Amerikaner also taste delicious without the glaze. We always freeze a few and then briefly warm them up again, and eat them just as they are.

Josefa, that’s a good idea. How about having the topic “your own recipes” appear when creating a thread? Then we could sort it there right away.

Andrea and Christina - and everyone who bakes them. I’m looking forward to your delicious photos! :)

Happy personal anniversary! May the coming year bring you plenty of the things that bring you joy.

All my love
Monika

Dear Anja,

yes, you’re right—we’re already very close here. And that’s why it’s especially delightful to be among those sending you birthday wishes.

I wish you all the best and everything wonderful on your birthday. Enjoy being the center of attention today, and treat yourself to whatever you can.

For the coming year, I wish you lots of joy in your crafting, good health, of course, and many heartfelt moments that make you happy.

Warm regards from Monika

Ah, Sandra, now I get it. Snoopy was the clue. Yeah, of course I know Woodstock. You did a great job with that one. It’s really sad that so many stores have to close now. But chin up—better times are coming, and change can be a good thing, too. That’s how it’s always been in my life. I’ve been through quite a few rough patches.

I’ve also posted the recipe for Amerikaner here:
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/forum/topic/137155/rezept-fuer-leckere-amerikaner-verschiedene-varianten

I hope you all have fun baking them.

Amerikaner cookies are something we’ve known since childhood, and they’re very popular. Today I’d like to share my recipe with you, the one I have written in my little private booklet. They are baked with whole-grain flour, but they turn out just as well with regular flour.

Now I’ve tried out a new variation - wintry Amerikaner. You only need to change the ingredients a little, and then you have options for every occasion and every season.

Here is the recipe:

Ingredients:
100 g butter (I use vegan organic Alsan)
100 g honey or sugar (I use birch sugar)
2 - 3 eggs (or vegan substitute)
Spices: vanilla and grated lemon zest OR
               vanilla and 2 tsp gingerbread spice blend
a few Tbsp milk (or vegan version) 
300 g whole-grain spelt flour
1 packet cream of tartar baking powder

Preparation:
Cream the butter with the honey (or sugar).
Then stir in the honey (or sugar), spices, and eggs.
Then add the flour and a little milk.
The dough should be easy to stir, not too firm and not too soft.

Using two teaspoons, place small mounds on the baking sheet. 
Careful, they need space because they still rise quite a bit.

Bake at 175°C - about 20 minutes

After baking, spread with chocolate coating.


Here are a few photos

For comparison, here is the baking sheet before baking (sorry for the poor image quality) and after baking



And this is how delicious they look when finished:

Oh Sandra, another cute little dragon(?) again. Your friend will surely be delighted. I don’t know what a Woodstock is; to me it looks like a dragon.
You seem to have a thing for them, don’t you? Each one is cuter than the last. It’s a great idea for Anton and his friend to each get a dragon. They’ll definitely have fun playing with them.

Wow, Ines!! Your spring greeting is simply enchanting. That cute little beetle and the flowers—you’ve made them look so true to nature. It really makes you long for spring, even though it’s cold right now and there’s snow on the ground. 

Ina, your Oskar is such a sweetie. He’s clearly enjoying the shoes, and they really do look great with the little sailboats. Your temperature blanket could actually already fit Oskar as a scarf. He’s right about that.

As for my sweater, I mostly knit in the evenings. It’s actually growing pretty quickly. I don’t even realize that I knit so fast. ;-) The second sleeve is already in progress now too.

The recipe for the Amerikaner pastries is coming soon. Luckily, I froze half of them. They’re so tempting. I just love cake....

Have a lovely rest of your Monday1

Oh Andrea, I’m thrilled!!! :-) Your Krümel is so adorably sweet, and my Sternchen thinks so too. It sounds crazy... but I’d totally buy her as a companion for my Sternchen.

I’d like to congratulate all of you on the new addition to your family, and I hope you have lots of fun with her.

Here’s a little anecdote…
Yesterday we had an online meeting with some friends. And I ended up telling them about my knitting projects. Of course, I showed off Sternchen. They were both totally thrilled and could understand my love for her. They said she looks like a real child and thought she was absolutely adorable, too.

This versatile scarf + collar is a very practical project and can also be easily made by beginners with knitting experience. Leftovers or leftover balls of yarn are completely sufficient here, depending on how colorful you want it to be.

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This cute sweater for teddy bears measuring 45-60 cm is easy to knit, even using leftover yarn. It is knitted top-down with raglan shaping. The pattern describes every step, so beginners can manage it well too. Knitting experience or good basic skills should be present.

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This mini sleeping bag for small dolls and stuffed animals up to 20 cm is also easy to make using leftover yarn. The pattern shows 2 different models.

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Elsa looks very cute and friendly. Another job well done, Akela.

Knitting socks is always a good idea and relaxing. If only it weren’t for the heel.

Now there’s a solution for that. With the brilliantly simple mowi heel, you’ll practically get addicted to treating your whole family to hand-knitted socks. The pattern explains it using the CraSyTrio, meaning 3 needles, which makes the whole thing even easier. Of course, you can also keep knitting with a set of double-pointed needles if you prefer.

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This cowl and shoulder warmer is very quick and easy to knit. It keeps you nice and warm with wide necklines and also looks very pretty. Also suitable for beginners who have knitted before.

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This little pinafore dress is a true quick-change artist. It fits from ages 1.5 to 5 years and is easy to knit—seamlessly. The pretty little heart pattern is made up of knit and purl stitches.

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