45er: Download these great picks now / February 2020 issue

Dear users, dear authors,
here you’ll find Monday’s top picks to sweeten the start of your week. Shop now .

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Only patterns with at least 45 sales and a conversion rate (CR) of at least 3% may be featured here. No free patterns.
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Crinkle cloths make a great gift for expectant parents to celebrate a birth.
In my shop, they are available in different designs, and if you like, you can also crochet them without crinkle foil as a cuddle cloth.

   Zebra Crinkle Cloth

   Giraffe Crinkle Cloth

Or you can give a music box as a birth gift—for example, in the design of sweet Mathilde the Unicorn.

Unicorn Music Box  

Thanks to the detailed photos in the patterns, these are suitable for ambitious beginners.

I used a cotton yarn with a yardage of 125 m/50 g and a size 3 crochet hook for each one. For more detailed information, please check out the respective patterns.

Have fun crocheting :)

In the mood for spring? Then grab the crochet pattern for this storage basket and decorate it with spring blooms.

The pattern is explained in detail with pictures in the pattern. The size of the basket can vary depending on the hook size and the yardage of the yarn.



You’ll find a simple pattern that’s easy to follow in this crochet pattern for a blanket.

It starts in the center, and the size can be easily adjusted. You should be familiar with single crochet, double crochet, slip stitches, and chain stitches.



This hat can be knitted in 3 sizes (from 0 to 24 months). The pattern is described in writing, round by round, and you’ll be guided all the way to the tip. It’s knitted using a set of double-pointed needles.

Click here to go to the knitting pattern

Spring is not far away. So how about a little new spring decor!

1. Tulip Bouquet



You will receive a detailed 8-page pattern with lots of photos for quick crocheting.
Quick and easy to crochet, which makes it also well suited for beginners with basic knowledge.
The tulips are approx. 25 cm tall when finished (using the specified hook size and yarn weight).

2. Little Bunny Looking Up



The pattern is described in detail and richly illustrated, so even beginners can achieve a great result.
The little bunny will be approx. 10 cm tall (using the specified yarn weight and hook size).

3. Fay the Little Butterfly Elf



You will receive a detailed 30-page pattern with lots of photos to follow.
Suitable for advanced crocheters.
The doll is approx. 30 cm tall (using the specified hook size and yarn weight).

The cute mouse in the hot-air balloon is a great decoration for a child’s room. It looks especially nice by the window. The mouse can be taken out of the basket for playtime. That way, other little dolls can “fly along” in the balloon too.

Here’s what you’ll need to crochet this decoration:

• 50 g each of cotton yarn (approx. 125 m/50 g, e.g., Catania by Schachenmayr or Camilla by Woll Butt) in light gray, mint, and
  natural
• Leftover Estivo II in light gray (can also be replaced with Catania in light gray)
• Crochet hook size 2.5
• Polyester stuffing
• Styrofoam ball, 15 cm in diameter,
• safety eyes (optional)
• 1 thick sewing needle for sewing and joining the pieces
• 1 pointed embroidery needle for embroidering the nose (and eyes)
• Sturdy black thread for the mouse’s whiskers
• Black embroidery floss
• Optional: a small cardboard tube (toilet paper roll) to reinforce the basket

Click here for the crochet pattern!

And if you want to crochet a whole train right away, download the locomotive + cars bundle now.
Small dolls (e.g., Playmobil) can ride along in the train. The cars are coupled together with hook-and-loop fasteners.
With this project, you can use up lots of leftover yarn and end up with a cheerfully colorful train. A must-have for all train lovers and a great decoration!

Mystic Arctica is a wonderful companion for the whole year. With 300 g of yarn with a yardage of 400 m per 100 g, you’ll get a versatile shawl that can also be worn as a stole.
The pattern is explained in detail and also shown with a chart.
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/35602/mystic-arctica-gestrickter-schal

Leggings are exactly the right clothing for toddlers at this time of year. They are cuddly warm and also super comfortable, so they move with every movement without anything pinching.

These leggings made from sock yarn are easy to knit for experienced knitters. They grow along for a while and fit from approx. ages 3 - 5.

To the knitting pattern




This cute pinafore dress is a true quick-change artist. It even grows along from ages 1.5 to 5. It is easy to knit, seamless, and has knitted-in little hearts.

To the knitting pattern 




This cute raglan sweater fits teddy bears measuring approx. 25-30 cm. I designed it for my Fynn, who looks super cute in it.

Easy to knit if you have knitting experience. A really great stash-busting project.

To the knitting pattern




This Schlüttli jacket with matching hat for dolls and teddy bears measuring 45-50 cm is very popular. So it’s perfect for Baby Born. Small newborns will also fit into it.

Easy to knit for anyone who has knitted before.

To the knitting pattern

This fairly spacious gift bag can hold plenty of Easter gifts!
And if one bag isn’t enough, just make two, three, four… It’s quick and easy, and with eggs and flowers in different colors, you can add some variety.



The bag is made of photo cardstock and measures approximately 18.5 x 24 x 10 cm. The double-layered sides and the multi-layered design give the bag extra stability, so even slightly heavier gifts can be safely carried inside.

Put a few little suns in your vase!
With this bouquet in your living room, every gray rainy day will seem much brighter and more cheerful.



These paper flowers are made from photo cardstock and crepe paper and are approx. 30–33 cm tall. Templates for two flower sizes are included. The flowers are easy to make and can also be designed in other colors.