May Specials: These Are Worth It.

Dear users, dear authors,
how about a few May highlights to spice up the weekend? Check out the highlights .

@Authors,
please submit only patterns with at least 25 sales.
CR doesn’t matter. 2–3 patterns per author are enough. Don’t forget the link, image, and the usual info.

Does this sound familiar? Your child is at the doctor’s and absolutely refuses to get a shot or have blood drawn. So you quickly pull the funny clown Pippo out of your pocket—he cracks a few jokes—and just like that, the child is distracted. The scary shot is quickly forgotten and often goes completely unnoticed. For me, at least, Pippo has saved more than one doctor’s visit. But he’s also proven his worth on long car rides or during other waiting periods.

The little finger puppet is only about 9 cm tall and fits in any handbag or pants pocket, so you can really always have it with you and pull it out in tricky situations.
Pippo can be crocheted very quickly and easily using a bit of leftover yarn.
You can find the crochet pattern here!

Alpacas are just too cute! But the real ones don’t like it at all when you pet them. It’s a whole different story with Pamina, the crocheted alpaca lady: she loves to cuddle and be hugged. Her soft, plush fur just invites it!
Pamina is 25 cm tall and is crocheted using plush yarn. Many people are a little hesitant to work with it because the stitches are hard to see. But in this pattern, you’ll get plenty of tips on how to handle it. It’s not that hard at all!
You can also crochet Pamina with any other type of yarn. However, you’ll only get that fluffy effect with plush yarn.
Just give it a try—the result will be worth it! Click here for the pattern!

For lovers, for an engagement, wedding, or wedding anniversary, this romantic door wreath is the perfect gift! As a wall or door decoration, it’s definitely an eye-catcher! On the heart-shaped wreath, two white doves are cooing among pink roses.
A Styrofoam heart is covered with pink yarn using crochet. I used Schachenmayr’s Catania cotton yarn (length = 125 m / 50 g) for this project. But you can use any yarn of similar thickness. I crocheted the doves with slightly thinner cotton yarn (Catania fine, length = 165 m / 50 g), which makes them more delicate.

You can download the pattern here!

This adorable baby set made from sock yarn—consisting of a jacket and hat—fits babies aged 3–12 months. It features a pretty pattern of knit and purl stitches that looks great from both sides.

Recommended for experienced knitters.

Click here for the knitting pattern and more info. 



Note: There’s also a pattern for matching pants available in my shop.

Cardigans are practical for small children in every season. This colorful cardigan has knitted-in pockets, a hood, and is worked with raglan from the top down. I used merino wool, but cotton with the same yardage can also be used.

Recommended for experienced knitters

To the knitting pattern and more

An owl as a door guard—that’s a great gift idea for the whole family. Who wouldn’t want to close their room door and just keep everyone else out?

This owl is a big hit, especially with kids.

It’s very easy to crochet using leftover yarn. Basic crochet skills are required.

Click here for the crochet pattern and more

How about a breezy hat for spring?

It’s knitted on a set of double-pointed needles in the round. The pattern is written for sizes 0–2 years. Experienced knitters can certainly adjust it for a larger head circumference.

You should be familiar with double-pointed needles, knit and purl stitches, yarn overs, and knitting stitches together.
You can find the pattern here

With the weather unfortunately still cool, a shoulder wrap can still come in handy. The Shades of Understatement is quick to knit. The pattern is simple and explained row by row, and also shown as a chart. 
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/36399/gestrickter-schulterschmeichler-shades-of-understatement

You need 200 g of yarn with a yardage of 250 m per 100 g.
The original is knitted with Understatement.

Knitting Pattern_Summer Sock
          View the pattern!

These summer socks with a lace pattern
are airy and light! 

Size: 37/38 (39/40)

Yarn:
100g Sorbet Fa.790 by Bellalana

Clever, sexy, and quick to crochet, this “Happy Day” summer top features a mix of patterns.

This top/shirt is a wonderful piece for vacation or the beach.
If you lengthen it, it turns into a great dress or mini-dress.

Click here for the pattern

It holds plenty: beautiful, practical, and the ideal companion for everyday use, this extraordinary bag is something special. Thanks to its subtle color scheme, it goes with almost any wardrobe.
A real eye-catcher.

Here’s the pattern

Gets you in the mood for summer: A quick and easy-to-crochet triangular shawl—airy, lightweight, and chic!
The shawl is crocheted from the side and is symmetrical. It is narrower than the well-known triangular shawls, making it versatile: e.g., as a scarf, shawl, hip scarf, quickly wrapped top,
loop, etc.

Click here for the pattern

Door/Window Wreath “Flower Wreath”

A hand-crocheted wreath of flowers and decorations is a special eye-catcher in any home. A decorative piece for any door or entryway
perfect for every season.

Only a small amount of yarn is needed to make each flower, so these can be crocheted from yarn scraps. The perfect way to use up leftovers!

The wreaths shown (without the decorative ribbon) measure approximately 20 cm x 17.5 cm.

Click here for the pattern




Coasters or small decorative doilies

(Size: approx. 15 cm in diameter)

Ideal as coasters for glasses and cups or as small decorative doilies.


Click here for more information about the pattern.




May is Ladybug Month ♥

Crochet yourself a cute ladybug right away... or even two :-)
The detailed crochet pattern guides you step by step with plenty of pictures to make your very own lovable ladybug ♥

Crochet Pattern: Marie the Ladybug

So your summer cheer won’t fade away even on cold, rainy days, why not bring a few colorful butterflies to your windows?



These butterflies are made from cardstock and tracing paper and measure approximately 27.3 x 14.5 cm. They’re easy to make, but a little practice using a craft knife is helpful.

Baby Blanket Lilly
a wonderful project for the long weekend

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The blanket is a wonderful gift for any little new arrival.

As always, the pattern is described in detail and contains many detailed photos.
It is suitable for ambitious beginners .
And for fans of crochet charts - crochet charts are included for the blanket and all the appliqués.

The finished blanket measures approx. 95cm x 95cm. In total, about
550g of 4-ply gradient cake yarn was crocheted (gradient and solid, yardage 190m/50g)

P.S.: The blanket can also be crocheted for little boys - simply sew on Baby Mouse’s bow like Papa Mouse’s bow tie.

Scarf-Shawl Tania
a wonderful accessory in an unusual shape


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This scarf-shawl combines the advantages of a scarf and a shawl in one accessory.

Like all my patterns, this pattern is richly illustrated with informative photos and describes all steps in detail. A crochet chart is also included.
The pattern is suitable for ambitious beginners ; basic crochet skills should be present.

The scarf-shawl shown is approx. 220 cm long and 25 cm high. It was crocheted using 150 g of 4-ply gradient yarn cake (yardage 190 m/50 g). The size can be easily adjusted.