Decor + Useful/Functional Items: August Highlights 2019

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Here you’ll find decorative and functional / useful highlights to help you make your space truly beautiful.
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Useful things can also be extremely decorative!

For the bathroom:

Cotton Pad Dispenser Bunny Wolli

Tissue Box

Sunflower Scrubby Sponge


For the kitchen:
Milk Jug and Cup Potholders

 Gingerbread Heart Potholder

“Good Luck!” Scrubby Sponges

Shopping Bag “Mama”

“Fruit” Glass Coasters

All of these are quick and easy projects that even crochet beginners can handle with ease, and they’ll add a little extra charm to the bathroom and kitchen. Have fun crocheting!

These versatile hearts are made without wire and hold their shape perfectly!
They can be used, for example, as keychains, baby grasping toys, or flower stake toppers.
Click here for the detailed, beginner-friendly pattern 

Have fun crocheting!

I also have quite a few decorative and useful items in my shop:

Mowi's scrap-eater gang - very useful and a hit at children's birthday parties and in school cones

To the crochet pattern here



The cushion cover with reversible pattern - easy to knit and very decorative

To the knitting pattern here



The colorful spring meadow with egg cozies, placemats, and little scatter flowers - bring spring into your home all year round with it

To the crochet pattern here



The crocheted ear pads for headphones - much more comfortable than foam rubber and an unusual gift idea

To the knitting pattern here



The lucky ladybug oven mitts - extremely useful and THE eye-catcher in any kitchen

To the crochet pattern here



Decorative and an absolute hit for toddlers to play with - the "real food" for the dolls

To the crochet pattern here



The small pouch for 10 Tempo tissues - eco-friendly and perfect for gifting

To the crochet pattern here



The pretty tissue box - decorative anywhere and very useful in every room

To the crochet pattern here



The door-guard bear, very popular with children who sometimes want to be left undisturbed

To the crochet pattern here



The door-guard owl is just as popular - so every family member has their own guard.

To the crochet pattern here



The gnome family with the gnome house - a completely different Advent calendar and usable for many other occasions

To the crochet pattern here



The flower planter cover with butterflies - the ideal gift packaging for potted flowers

To the crochet pattern here



The Christmas flower planter cover with little star scatter decorations - this gives the poinsettia its own coat

To the crochet pattern here

Beautiful, decorative, practical, functional - it's all here. I have lots of lovely items on offer. Either stop by my shop directly or let my suggestions inspire you.

When you click on the heading, you'll find more pictures, information, reviews from other customers, and of course the pattern.

I hope you have lots of fun with the project of your choice.

Warm regards from Ina

Craft bucket - an extremely practical storage solution for crochet hooks & co.


Board games to go: Ludo, Nine Men's Morris, or checkers, washable, portable


Hanging storage basket - a joy for every girl, for all kinds of bits and bobs


The Rustico Basket - a classic with flair, sturdy, great for using up leftovers


Felt soles for all kinds of shoes and boots: no more cold feet, ideal for using up leftovers


One-Step Felt Booties - an absolute must-have in fall and winter - very warm and cozy


Wrist warmers - always a great gift for yourself or your best friend


A blanket made from colorful yarn scraps - great for using up leftovers, looks good, keeps you warm

Both useful and decorative are these items of mine:

storage basket



Decorative bowl



Crocheted doily



Midori

Here I would like to present my « decorative + functional / useful highlights ». Many crochet projects require only a small amount of yarn, so they can be crocheted from leftover yarn. Ideal use for leftover yarn! The projects are intended for crocheting on the go, on the weekend, or during a TV evening. Have fun crocheting!


Coaster "Rose"

Something small and pretty as a mat (coaster, size: approx. 19.5 cm x 16.5 cm) for your cup at the breakfast table! 

  One click - to the pattern 
Dish sponge

A lovely dish sponge (diameter approx. 20 cm) made from Creative Bubble is a decorative piece for any bathroom! 
  One click - to the pattern 

Dish sponge  A beautiful, bright, and colorful dish sponge (size: approx. 17.5 cm x 17.5 cm) made from Creative
Bubble is a must-have accessory for any bathroom.

  One click - to the pattern Basket for Easter eggs  A beautiful crocheted basket (with a diameter of approx. 16 cm, height approx. 5 cm) in a timeless pattern for Easter eggs, small items, or
to use as decoration. It can also be decorated with beads.

  One click - to the pattern 

Easter bunnies 

The little Easter bunnies (size approx. 7 cm x 10 cm) are perfect as table decorations for Easter. Ideal
use for leftovers!

   One click - to the pattern

Decorative cushion cover (front side) in a star pattern The elegant decorative cushion has a timeless pattern and is reversible; the pattern looks the same on the front and back. It
recalls flowers or stars. Cushion size approx. 50 cm x 50 cm

  One click - to the pattern 


Coasters or small decorative table doilies
(round, size: diameter approx. 15 cm)The simple crochet technique creates a lovely fresh spring-summer feel.
An excellent table decoration or also a small gift!
  One click - to the pattern


Glass coasters "Summer Color"
(size: approx. 11 cm x 11 cm and approx. 17 cm x 17 cm)

The simple crochet technique creates a lovely fresh spring-summer feel, and the table is protected from water stains from glasses with
cool drinks; practical, pretty, colorful summer colors! An
excellent table decoration and also suitable as a small gift.
  One click - to the pattern

Decoration / egg cozy « Winter Hats» I crocheted something fun for the breakfast table. The egg cozies bring children lots of joy at the
table! They are quick to make and do not require much yarn.
  One click - to the pattern 

Table runner Hearts Lucky Clover The table runner

(size approx. 23 cm x 29 cm) can be used not only as a decorative table runner, but also as a mat on the breakfast table, so that cups and plates can be placed securely and
gently on the table.

  One click - to the pattern 

Decoration " Santa Claus / Christmas hat " Christmas tree ornament
or also suitable as an egg cozy, size approx.: 10 cm x 12 cm



One click - to the pattern 








If you enjoy sitting at the breakfast table for a long time, you’ll be happy when your breakfast egg stays warm just as long. For that, there are wonderfully decorative egg cozies. These can be crocheted from a few leftover yarn scraps and add variety to the breakfast table:
Spring Blossoms Egg Cozy

Ladybug Egg Cozy

 Bunny and Hedgehog Egg Cozy

Hen and Rooster Egg Cozy

Easter Bunny Egg Cozy

Christmas Egg Cozy


Lucky Piggy Egg Cozy

Clown Egg Cozies and Egg Cups

Have fun and enjoy your breakfast!



Decor with a vacation feel for your home

All crochet patterns have a maritime style and are written to be beginner-friendly, without abbreviations.

You can find exact material details in the individual patterns; just click on the images.

Door Wreath Moin

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Door Wreath Lighthouse Ahoy

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Door Wreath Stranded

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Door Wreath Freshwater Sailor

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Fisherman's House

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The following stitches are used, and beginners can give the designs a try too

• chain, slip, and single crochet stitches
• half double, double, and treble crochet stitches

With this keychain  on your keyring, you’ll never have to search for your keys again!



Made from ready-made felt sheets, this keychain looks decorative, feels comfortable in your hand, weighs next to nothing, and is very easy to make. It’s 11 cm long, but you can add more beads to make it longer, shorten it by one bead, or even simplify it to just the heart.

Do you have an e-reader or a small tablet and are still looking for a matching protective case? With this pattern, you can crochet one yourself in your favorite colors. It’s quick to make and, thanks to its manageable size, is also suitable for beginners with some crochet experience.



You can find more information and the pattern here.

Mia’s Market Bag isn’t just very eco-friendly—it also makes a lovely little gift ♥
Available in two sizes—perfect for parents with a child shopping at the weekly market :-)




A door wreath like this is always decorative, and this one is definitely an eye-catcher!
The crochet pattern for the Chevron door wreath (including flowers, of course) shows you step by step how to crochet this unusual door decoration ♥




Not only are these fox-design baby booties absolutely adorable, but they’re also incredibly useful ♥
The crochet pattern covers 4 sizes (from about 8 cm to 12.5 cm foot length)




These romantic placemats are both decorative and practical. The granny pattern with its charming border is quick to crochet and adds charm to any dining table or patio table ♥

In addition to their intended purpose, these tea light holders serve a wonderful secondary function: they’re very decorative and give any surface a festive look.



The tea light holders are made of cardstock, measure approximately 15 cm in diameter, and are perfect even for beginners with little crafting experience.

Back scrubber shower straps are also very useful—and can also look very decorative in the bathroom



You can find the Ocean Breeze back scrubber shower strap here


If you prefer a feminine, floral design:



You can find the back scrubber shower strap with the beautiful, large clematis flowers here

A mug warmer is also very useful. Plus, it looks very decorative on your table at home or on your desk at the office. Mug warmers also make lovely little gifts and small gifts to bring along.



The mug warmer fits all standard 250–300 ml coffee mugs with handles and all 300–500 ml reusable “to go” cups.

You can find the pattern for the Sakura Cherry Blossom mug warmer here