Weekend Projects: Bestsellers, Spring, and Easter.

Dear users, dear authors,
it’s the weekend. :-)
Here you’ll find great bestsellers as well as lovely patterns for spring and Easter. There’s sure to be something tempting here. Get started. Have fun.

@Authors,
2–3 patterns per author are enough. Don’t forget the link and image, as well as the usual information.

Carrot bowls—the slightly different decoration for your breakfast table



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Quick to crochet from cotton yarn.

The pattern is, as always, richly illustrated and describes step by step how you can crochet these bowls yourself, even as a beginner . Only basic crochet skills are required.

For the large bowls, a good 50 g of cotton yarn is needed; for the small one, a good 30 g, e.g., Gründl Cotton Fun (yardage 115 m/50 g).
The large bowl is approx. 27 cm long and approx. 11 cm wide; the small one approx. 11 cm long and approx. 5 cm wide.

Duck baskets for Easter
in small or large



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The little baskets are an unusual decoration for spring and Eastertime.

As always, the patterns are richly illustrated and describe step by step how you can crochet these baskets yourself, even as a beginner . Only basic crochet skills are required.

The large basket fits the maxi chocolate eggs from a well-known manufacturer; the small one is an egg cup for the smaller version or for regular chicken eggs.
For the large basket you need approx. 75g cotton yarn, for the small one approx. 30g - e.g. Gründl Cotton Fun (LL 115m/50g).

Unicorn Egg Cozy
the breakfast table decoration for all unicorn fans



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The little egg cozy is quick to crochet from a few leftover bits of cotton yarn.

As always, the pattern is richly illustrated and describes in detail step by step how you can crochet this egg cozy yourself, even as a beginner . Only basic crochet skills are needed.

The egg cozy is approx. 7 cm tall.
About 10 g of cotton yarn is needed (e.g., Gründl Cotton Fun, yardage 115 m/50 g).

The “Good Mood” Scarf lives up to its name—the pattern is simple, and with the right color choice, you’ll end up with a great scarf or stole. Mine is knitted with 300 g of merino silk yarn, which has a yardage of 400 m per 100 g. 
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/43337/gute-laune-schal

The size can easily be adjusted to your preferences if you’d like it a bit smaller.
The pattern is explained in detail and is also illustrated with a chart.

Fresh for spring and quick to make....

You can crochet the Ellen necklace very quickly from leftover yarn, in a color to match any outfit you like.


You can find the crochet pattern here!

A fresh spring decorating idea is Angel Luisa

A sweet angel who could also pass as an elf.

You can place Luisa in a willow wreath, for example, and use her as door décor, or simply set her somewhere on a shelf.
She is also always happy to be a lucky charm or to cuddle with.



The crochet pattern for Luisa is available here.

It really doesn’t get any more springlike than this.

Unfortunately, cherry blossoms in nature are always over far too quickly...
If you’d like to make them last longer, you can crochet this blooming cherry tree, for example.



Click here for the cherry tree crochet pattern

Wolli the bunny isn’t just cute—he’s also an extremely useful Easter gift. You can store your cotton balls in his belly. That way, they’re adorably packaged and always within reach as a tail. Wolli is crocheted from 2 balls of slightly thicker cotton yarn (approx. 65 m/50 g) and measures about 20 cm. He’s crocheted entirely in single crochet stitches, making him an ideal beginner’s project.

Why not put Wolli in a loved one’s Easter basket? You can find the pattern here!

The “4-Seasons” loop scarf is an ideal weekend project. Adjustable in size and length, it’s quick and easy to crochet. And the pretty, wavy edge forms automatically.

The pattern can be made with sock yarn just as easily as with bulky yarn. Click here for the pattern.

Do you finally want some color and spring vibes? Here’s a quick and easy project that lets you use up lots of small bits of leftover yarn at the same time. The colorful little birds are perfect as ornaments for flowers, gifts, or an Easter bouquet. You can also stand them up or use them as plant picks. How big your project gets is entirely up to you. One bird is quick to crochet, but I guarantee you: it won’t stop at just one! You can find the pattern here!

Basic Outfits for Barbie and Her Friends—3 Designs

Fresh spring colors are a delight for doll moms, too. These 3 designs—

a striped top
, pants in any length
, and overalls—

can be knitted quickly from just a few grams of yarn, even by beginners. This way, you can bring great joy with very little effort. You’ll find more pictures, information, and the pattern by clicking on the headline.

If you prefer crocheting—which is just as easy—I recommend this pattern. It’s called “Favorite Summer Dress .” I call it that because I really love crocheting it—it’s so simple. And it looks so great! That makes it easy to crochet a little dress for every single doll.





And my third recommendation is, once again, crocheted doll clothes. This time, it’s all about different pants, tops, and dresses. With this pattern, you’ll get 6 different designs that you can mix and match to your heart’s content. It’ll bring a fresh splash of color to the wardrobe. All the patterns are very easy for even beginner crocheters to follow. It’s really fun to make the doll clothes yourself. There are so many possibilities, and the results are simply personalized and one-of-a-kind. You can’t buy things like this anywhere—they’re simply handmade with love.

I hope you have lots of fun—Yours, Ina

In spring, babies also like to wear lightweight shoes. These cotton shoes are quick to crochet, so you can make several to match spring and the wardrobe.

Depending on the yarn weight, the shoes will have a sole length between 8.5 and 10 cm.

You should know single crochet, chain stitches, half double crochet, and slip stitches.

You can find the pattern for the little shoes here.

Welcome the warm season with a spring craft project – this little flower basket is just perfect for that! At Easter, you can also use the basket to hide chocolate eggs.
 


Both the little flower basket itself and the flowers are made from photo cardstock. The basket measures approx. 16 x 23 x 16 cm, the flowers are approx. 17 cm tall, and everything is very easy to craft.

These cute cotton baby shoes with a heart are perfect for crocheting over the weekend. The pattern is simple and suitable for advanced beginners.

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Ladybugs are very popular—for example, as decorations. These ones help you in the kitchen as oven mitts and brighten up your kitchen with a colorful splash of color.

They are very easy to crochet and quick to finish. By the way, they also look great in an Easter basket as a gift.

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This sporty summer outfit for teddy bears or dolls can be knitted very easily and quickly from leftover yarn. I designed it for my Fynn.

This surprise is sure to bring lots of joy in the Easter basket for grandchildren or children.

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Colorful Easter Eggs

Colorful Easter eggs - this is something small and lovely for Easter. The simple Bruges lace crochet technique creates beautiful
spring freshness. An excellent window / door decoration for Easter or
also as a small gift!

The Easter egg measures approx. 7 x 9 cm plus a loop of approx. 7 cm. Only a little thread is needed to make one Easter egg,
so these can be crocheted from leftover thread. Ideal use for leftover thread!





Link: to the pattern

Colorful Easter eggs in a star pattern

 The Easter eggs in a star pattern with beads are a lovely decoration for Easter. To make one egg (size approx. 5 x 7 cm plus
loop approx. 7 cm), only a little thread is needed, and they can be crocheted quickly.
Have fun crocheting!





Link: to the pattern



Door / Window Wreath "Flower Wreath" This hand-crocheted flower wreath is a special eye-catcher in any home. A decorative piece for any door or entryway
suitable for any season, especially Easter. The wreaths shown (without decorative ribbon) measure approximately 20 cm x 17.5 cm.
Click here for the pattern

Bunny "Hoppel" with Backpack and Carrot

Bunnies are simply part of Easter—and Hoppel can hide small gifts in his backpack. Ideal for anyone who wants to give a sweet, handmade gift with little treats or money for Easter.


Click here for the pattern

Hoppel is easy to crochet, since you only need to know the basic stitches .

Almost any yarn with a matching hook size is suitable as material; you'll also need some stuffing and safety eyes.

Have fun crocheting it!

New arrival: The Hasi Easter basket

Are you looking for a decorative basket for your breakfast eggs? Or a container for your children during the Easter walk? The Hasi basket is big enough for all kinds of treats, easy to carry, stands sturdily on a table, and looks like a real bunny!




Go to the pattern here

For the basket, you’ll need yarn of your choice with a matching crochet hook, 12 mm safety eyes, and a little stuffing or leftover yarn.

With acrylic yarn (length 241 m / 100 g), it will be approx. 25 cm long and 23 cm wide—sizes may vary with other yarns.

Have fun crocheting it!

The motifs for this cute decorative garland can be combined in any order. You can also crochet a garland using only hearts or only flowers, for example.

This decorative garland with bunnies, hearts and/or flowers can be used for many purposes, e.g. as a table decoration for Easter breakfast, window decoration, decoration for your Easter branch or door wreath, a garland, a necklace, etc.

The garland is crocheted in one go, works up super fast, and you only need a few bits of leftover yarn.

Click here for the pattern

Cute chickens for Eastertime. "Berta and Gundel" look great on an Easter bouquet, door wreath, window, etc., but the two are also real eye-catchers as bag charms or keychains.

Here’s the pattern

If you like delicate pastel shades and intricate shapes, you’re sure to love this floral wreath. Here you can really have fun with the hole punch and cutter!



This window decoration measures approx. 33.5 x 33 cm and consists of a transparent film with flowers made of photo cardstock glued onto it. It is very easy to make and quick to finish.

These little bunnies with their heart or flower tails are so sweet.

You can use them to decorate your Easter branches, door wreath, windows, napkin rings, etc., or turn them into a mobile or a garland. These cute bunnies are also eye-catchers as bag charms, keychains, or appliqués on a child's little bag.

They are crocheted in one “go,” are super quick to make, and you only need a few bits of leftover yarn. Suitable for beginners.

Here’s the pattern

This is also a great activity for the weekend: This colorful window decoration is sure to build excitement for the spring festival!



This Easter basket is made from cardstock and tracing paper and measures about 37 x 35 cm, so small windows are no problem. Anyone who can cut with a craft knife will be able to recreate this design easily.

Crochet pattern for a cute little bunny. Crocheted with single crochet stitches, the front piece and then the back piece are crocheted for this bunny. At the end, both pieces are crocheted together in a contrasting color.

Here you can find the pattern and yarn suggestions

Easter in the garden...… Chances are good in April. A ball like this would make a great toy for the little ones.

Crocheted from individual granny squares, they’re sewn together so that there’s an opening at the end to fit a balloon, allowing you to swap it out at any time. If the ball gets dirty, it washes quickly, dries fast, and is ready to go back in the kids’ room.

You should have a basic understanding of single crochet, double crochet, and chain stitches.

Here you’ll find the pattern and yarn suggestions



Cushion Cover (Lily) 

Bring spring into your living room with beautiful lily cushion covers. The cushion covers are made using Tunisian crochet, measure about 43 x 43 cm, and are surprisingly quick to make. 



Cherry Blossom Shawl 

Bring spring into your home with these cherry blossoms. At the same time, the shawl will keep you nice and warm while the temperatures are still not that high. The shawl measures approximately 1.9 m wide and 0.8 m deep. 



Blanket for Newborns (Butterfly) 

Of course, spring shouldn’t be missing for the little ones either. This blanket is crocheted using the Tunisian crochet technique and measures approx. 0.75 m x 0.60 m, making it perfect for a stroller or MaxiCosi.