Looking for a new challenge? Patterns for advanced crafters are available here—get them now

Dear buyers/interested parties and dear sellers/authors,

the weather outside isn’t very pleasant, so I thought we could compile a few patterns for advanced crafters here in this thread.
These are definitely not patterns that are good for learning crochet or knitting techniques. This isn’t for beginners (yet).

@Buyers/Interested parties
I hope you enjoy a good challenge. Good luck.

@Authors/Sellers
Please post two patterns per person here, including a link, an image, and at least four lines of text. Please include which craft technique it involves, what makes it special, where the challenge lies, and what you need for it. Information on uploading images to the forum can be found here.
 

Do you want unique slippers that’ll catch everyone’s eye? Ones that look great and don’t seem boring or old-fashioned? Then this pattern is just right for you.
Using plenty of pictures, I’ll explain step by step how to create your slippers. The pattern covers sizes 36–45.
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/8238/haekelanleitung-sneakers-hausschuhe-gr-36-45

This preschool bag is sure to make your child’s eyes light up! My daughter is very proud of it and absolutely thrilled. The deer appliqué was her chosen design, and it’s included in the pattern. But you can also crochet the bag in other colors and with different appliqués, making it suitable for boys as well. It also has two interior compartments and can be carried as a backpack, a tote bag, or a crossbody bag—whichever your child prefers.
The pattern is very detailed and uses plenty of pictures to explain how to achieve the final result.
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/7267/haekelanleitung-kindergartentasche-kinderrucksack

These patterns are for advanced crafters
Are you still looking for something for HIM!! (for the little and grown-up men in your life)
Then this crochet cap could be just the thing
Joe`s Cap, with a fine line pattern to emphasize an individual touch!

Or the knitting pattern for the cute wrist warmers ♥ RAMONA In sizes S - M and L
With my size chart, you can determine all other sizes yourself 

https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/4092/haekelanleitung-joe-s-cap-herren-muetze-mit-schirm
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/461/e-book-anleitung-fuer-die-armstulpen-ramona

 

Dear knitters!

Are you looking for a cozy shawl for chilly days with that special something? Then take a look at the “Auenland” shawl. It is knitted from top to bottom, and the semicircular shape is created through even increases. 
Whether knitted in a solid color, with gradient yarn, or in stripes, the result is an absolute eye-catcher!

Here’s the pattern:
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/5834/strickanleitung-tuch-auenland


A very beautiful shawl is “Minas Tirith.” It has a slightly asymmetrical shape, which makes it very easy to drape around the neck. The shawl can be knitted in any yarn weight. You start on one side and then knit across. The lovely leafy vine creates the “wow effect.” If you like, you can knit a border onto the edge or knot in fringes. There are no limits to your creativity.

You can get the pattern at this link:
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/5819/strickanleitung-tuch-minas-tirith

Of course, I’ll be happy to help if you have any questions. ☺
 

Edit to the post above: Forgot the images...

Auenland:


Minas Tirith:

Here’s another one for knitters. The hat is knitted with 2 needles and is especially cozy thanks to the rib pattern and merino wool. The cuff is especially stretchy because of the bind-off technique, but still won’t stretch out.



Here is the link to the hat
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/8551/muetze-claudia

If you’d like to expand your knitting skills, the Iris stole is just right for you. Right- and left-twisted stitches are explained using pictures. This knitting technique gives your shawl a wonderful effect.

Click here for the stole: https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/6633/iris-stola-pattern

A somewhat different pair of sneakers. They are elaborate to make, but with the richly illustrated pattern, they should definitely be no problem for you. The pattern is less suitable for beginners, although no sophisticated crochet techniques are used. You should know single crochet, double crochet, and half double crochet.

https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/7501/haekelanleitung-babyschuhe-turnschuhe

I wrote this pattern for experienced crocheters. You should know how to work
single crochet, double crochet, slip stitches, and puff stitches; then the little sheep will be no problem. You can crochet them with any yarn you like; with potholder yarn, they will be about 16 cm tall.


https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/4400/haekelanleitung-schafe-rosi-und-rocky

My crocheted dreamcatcher is a beautiful decoration or gift idea!
A great Christmas gift!
A very detailed pattern for advanced crocheters that includes the following
-> Detailed step-by-step instructions with lots of photos 
-> Crochet chart 
-> Lots of tips on color schemes 
-> Instructions for crocheting with beads 
-> Extra photo tutorial
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/3436/haekelanleitung-fuer-traumfaenger

 

Challenge—what does it consist of?
Hmm, anything that’s “more than before” is a challenge, isn’t it? In other words, it’s not up to me to say what the challenge is, but rather the people who crochet my figures. ;)

But you can definitely tell from the photos what the challenge might be for each one.

So, as a possible challenge, I’m suggesting the horse, which has a relatively realistic-looking body.
You’ll definitely need patience, attention, and a calm mindset for this one.

https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/7594/pferd-ackergaul-haekelanleitung


 

Okay, I’m not asking—I’m offering… the horse above…

and, while I’m at it, the stork.
It’s a bit fiddly, since it’s assembled from several small pieces or worked only in small rounds.

Overall, many of my patterns are characterized by the fact that increases or decreases are rarely distributed evenly throughout a round; instead, the more intricate shapes are created through varied or irregular increases and decreases.
So with my patterns, you have to count, count, count. ;)

https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/6360/klapperstorch-mit-baby-haekelanleitung


 

I took on the challenge of making a Border Collie. A coworker really wanted one.
It was a mammoth project for me.

So I’m all the more proud that I can finally present it.

So for everyone else looking for a challenge too… Get started.
I’d be happy to support you. The winter is long!!



And here’s the link to the pattern
Border Collie crochet pattern

These socks are a bit of a challenge:

MAJALIS.

The clever part: They are started at the toe and then knitted up to the cuff.

https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/9053/majalis-strickanleitung-pdf-e-book-socken
 

Here’s another image related to this that I forgot to upload to the post.