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UFO Week: February 24 to March 2
Awards ceremony: around March 4/5
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Have fun.

Now I’ll show you the start of the colorful little skirt for Linja. I’ll continue tonight. :)

Very pretty, Monika! Your color preferences are definitely evident!

Linja will surely be happy with the little skirt!

Monika, your little skirt already looks great. I’m always amazed at how you knit for your grandchildren without having them here to try things on.

I picked up my embroidery needle again over the weekend. I made a cover for a jar. That’s where our homemade Easter bunnies will go this year. 

Hello, everyone!

I’ve just been admiring your amazing creations and am completely fascinated. 
Unfortunately, I can’t knit, but I crochet whenever I can and am always on the lookout for new projects.
Right now, I’m working on a blanket for my youngest, and I’m really excited to hear what he’ll say. 
And what you all think of it too, of course...

Have a wonderful evening!
Best regards, 
Mira

Dear Mira, welcome to our craft group! It’s great to have you here!

Your blanket looks beautiful—your youngest will surely love it. I admire all crocheters who make such tiny things. I’m sure you can do that too. As for me, I prefer knitting.

I’m sure you’ll show us how your blanket is coming along.

Petra, your glass looks fantastic. Wow, I’ve never knitted a cover like that before. Great idea! Did you embroider the sheep? And how did you design the top edge?

Thanks to all of you for the feedback on the little skirt. This is how far I’ve gotten so far. It’s slowly taking shape. It’s definitely going to be nice and colorful.

Monika, you’ve misunderstood that. The cover for Petra’s jar isn’t knitted. The sheep is embroidered. (By hand or by machine?) The trim at the top is sold ready-made, right?

Mira, the blanket already looks great. Is it going to be a shark or a fishtail (like a mermaid blanket)?

Ruthk well spotted. The sheep is hand-embroidered. I sewed on the trim at the top — I bought it years ago in Florida. And the fabric used to be a babydoll dress of my daughter’s. It’s very thin and was wonderful to embroider on.

Monika the colors look great. What kind of yarn did you use? Is it going to be a summer skirt?

Mira the mermaid tail blanket is sure to turn out great. Is it crocheted in one piece, or do you make the front part first and then crochet it together? 

Well, well… I keep reading knitting instead of embroidery these days. Your glass looks great, Petra.

I used Drops Safran cotton for the little sock. It’s nice and thin and perfect for summer. Best of all, it comes in a wide range of colors. The sock will have an elastic band at the top so Linja can easily put it on and take it off by herself.

Just to come back to the point that I knit for my granddaughters without being able to have them try things on: yes, it really isn’t always that easy. I have the parents measure for me every now and then, and I also check size charts. That way, it always works out well.

I’m also going to knit one of these little socks for Linja’s doll — and for mine. ;-)

I hope you all have a wonderful day!

Warm regards from Monika

Silly correction... I mean, of course, a little skirt (not little socks).

Hi everyone,
I’m currently crocheting a very lightweight shirt with little open holes, in the hope that spring will finally arrive soon! Even though it snowed again today :-(
I’m not quite halfway done yet, but it’s coming along slowly... I’m crocheting it from 1 yarn cake with a turquoise-grey-anthracite gradient. It’s meant for my yoga sessions, and I’m already looking forward to wearing it soon! I’ll be working on it again this evening!
Best regards, Anja-)

Hey Anja, your shirt already looks really cool. Very breezy. :) I’m curious to see what it’ll look like when it’s finished. I love the color, too.

You’ve all created some amazing things. :-)

I have something to show again, too. My table runner is still being blocked (I’ll post the photo later)

But today I made a mini birthday cake 

Thanks, Monika! I’m already quite a bit further along... 

Today I’m showing you my two latest projects: premature baby hats—one knitted, one crocheted. 



The crocheted one went by in a flash—it was done in about 45 minutes—while the knitted one took two evenings. Right now, I still have a swaddle on my needles that matches the knitted hat.
Anja, your shirt is going to look great! I love the colors!
Monika, that little skirt is going to be awesome!
Sandra, your mini birthday cake is really cute.
I’ve done quite a bit of knitting this month, but mostly little things made from cotton and sock yarn. So, weight-wise, not much.

Hi Nadeleule, what a cute project. I really like the colors!

Wow, you’ve all been busy again.

There are already so many great pieces that have been created or are in the works. I’m also curious to see the finished turquoise piece.

Once my decoration is finished, I’ll show it to you, too.

How are your UFOs coming along?

So, my decoration is finished.
Then I also knitted this collar.

Wow, you guys are so hard at work. All such great projects!

Sandra, your little birthday cake is a lovely idea.
Mel, those little mini hats turned out great, too. For me, I think crocheting them would take longer than knitting them. I knit pretty fast.
Marion, you did a really great job on that collar. Congratulations!
The Easter bunny is so cute. Bring on Easter! How did you manage to make those crooked legs? Did you knit around a ring? It has to be open at the bottom, right?

I’ve finished the little skirt for Linja—it just needs an elastic band threaded through. Here’s what it looks like:



Last night I started another little skirt for her doll that’s supposed to match perfectly. And then I thought, why not make Juna a little pinafore dress for her birthday that goes with it? So we’ll have matching outfits for all three of us, and each one will look a little different.

And the shawl collar I knitted for my friend’s birthday out of sock yarn is now finished, complete with buttons.

Amazing things have been created here once again!!!
A huge compliment to everyone ♥♥♥♥

I’m currently designing a Tunisian-crocheted pillow with a lighthouse, which is turning out to be harder than I thought, so in the meantime I had to treat myself to a pattern that I fell head over heels in love with.

Now I’ve finished my prototype!!



The size isn’t quite right yet, as they’re supposed to become brooches, so now I’m waiting for the right yarn, and I’ve also ordered different eyes.

Oh, by the way, the little one doesn’t have a name yet either. Do you have any ideas???

Oh my gosh, Petra, that’s so cute! I want one!!!! How big is it? And what kind of yarn did you use?

.........is just under 10 cm tall, and for the yarn I used LANA GROSSA Brigitte No. 3; it’s important that it contains mohair or virgin wool.
The original will end up being 6–8 cm tall—I’m curious to see how fiddly this will be.

Petra, your test model is sooo cute.

Fluffy, Molly, Shaggy—I’m sure you’ll come up with a fitting name.
It’s great that you dug out your Tunisian hook again; I’m curious to see how it turns out.

Monika, the bunny has a ring inside and is open at the bottom. Those are its arms, not its legs. I crocheted it based on Petra’s pattern—she came up with this great idea.

Oh Petra, isn’t he cute? The first thing that came to mind was “Wuschelpuschel”... or just “Wuschel.” I think the eyes are just right the way they are.

Marion, thanks for the clarification. The bunny is really very original.

By the way, I’ll finish knitting the doll’s skirt today. The color matches Linja’s skirt perfectly.

Petra your prototype is absolutely adorable. So fluffy. I’m really looking forward to seeing it.

Marion your Easter bunny is so colorful and spring-like—just what we need right now, and it’s such a joy to look at.

Monika that little skirt turned out so cute. The colors go great together. I’m looking forward to seeing your trio.

I’ve finished my first felted project. It finally worked out on the third try. It’s definitely too small for a squirrel, but maybe a mouse or a dormouse will find a new home in it.

Before felting, it was 47 cm tall



And the other dimensions looked very promising, too



After felting, it was down to just 33 cm. But I still think it’s absolutely gorgeous :-) 

So, I’ve now wrapped up February with a pattern for Easter decorations.

The little chicks are meant for the Easter tree.
At the same time, I’m crocheting pot holders, for which I’ll also be posting a pattern. Once they’re finished, I’ll show them to you.
And tonight, it’s time to work on my embroidery again—it’s growing (very slowly) but steadily.

A cute little chicken. The color is so uplifting, especially since it’s so windy, gloomy, and dreary outside. 

Wow, so much has been happening with you all over the last few days! If only I could knit...
The shark blanket is now finished too, and it’s already been tried out on the sofa.
I crocheted it in one piece and sewed the back together in the middle for about 20 cm. That way, my little guy can tuck his feet right in.
Have a great weekend!

Mira, that blanket turned out great! You can really snuggle up in it (as long as the shark doesn’t eat you ;-))

Since you’re spending a lot of time at home right now, why not try your hand at knitting? There are plenty of videos on YouTube where you can learn how. And if you’ve done a lot of crocheting, you already have some dexterity.

Petra, I think your little den turned out really great. I’m sure there’ll be a little animal that’ll be happy with this cozy den. The felting worked out great.

I’ve done quite a bit of felting myself, but I have to say it’s not one of my favorite projects. Most of the time, it has to go through the washing machine 2–3 times before it reaches the desired size. 

Ruth, your Easter project turned out cute once again.

Mira, I really like your shark blanket. It’s a truly original piece. I can totally understand why your son is thrilled. That makes crocheting really fun. Knitting is something you can learn.

And I agree with Ruth. These days, there are videos for everything that show you how to do it well. And you know what… we all had to start somewhere. ;-) You’ll probably pick it up faster than we did.

Simple washcloths, towels, a small scarf, or pot holders would be good projects to practice with. Maybe you’ll end up wanting to give it a try after all.

I also wish everyone here a wonderful weekend.

Petra, the cave turned out really nice and will definitely find a good home.

Ruth, the little chicken is another adorable idea of yours.

Mira, your blanket turned out beautifully—I’m sure your little one loves it.
I also think the idea with the videos is great.  I’ve been knitting and crocheting for a very long time, and I still pop in from time to time—I always find something new.
But maybe you know someone who already knows how to do it and could help you. 

Right on time on the last day of February, I finished the doll’s skirt. Here’s what it looks like—I’m totally in love with it:




I’m going to knit a color-coordinated sweater to go with it. My doll will get these summer clothes, too. She already looks absolutely adorable in the skirt.

For Linja, I’ve just started another skirt in the main color, denim blue. I’m knitting it in the next size up. But it’ll still fit her because it has an elastic waistband at the top.

The little dress with straps for Juna is still to come, but since her birthday isn’t until May and she won’t be able to wear it until she’s walking, I can take my time with that one. A skirt isn’t exactly practical when she’s crawling. ;-) As you can see, I always need to work on several projects at once.

So many beautiful new things here...

Monika, your two skirts really brighten my day—I really like them.
You’ve got a lot of projects in the works, so you won’t be bored anytime soon.

I also think your cute little chicken is brilliant, Ruth. Those are some “feel-good” splashes of color.

Mira, that blanket is sure to be cherished for a long time to come. A great piece.

The felted den will surely be a favorite—the size is just right. Yes, felting wool is always good for a surprise; that’s probably why I love it so much, Petra. And crafts for animal welfare are almost becoming a trend...
Your sheep is so neatly embroidered... Oh, I still have a long way to go with that. My embroidery never looks all that great. And yet I love it so much.

Dear Petra #2, your cuddly little guy is just adorable. If you actually want to shrink it, I imagine that’ll be really fiddly—you’ll need sharp eyes. But it’ll definitely be worth it.

Anja, I’m excited to see your sweater and how the color gradient turns out. That’s always pretty exciting...

Marion, I like your bunny, too. It’s a lovely piece.

Mel, I’m actually not in the mood for wintery things at all anymore—but I still like the hats.

Sandra, I also think the mini birthday cake is very cute—a lovely idea that’s sure to bring a smile.


I’m still a bit of a “ripping queen”—lots of projects just aren’t making it to completion right now.

But I do have a few little things to show you…

like this felt cave, also for animal welfare—it was a great way to use up the leftover yarn that’s been piling up here.
Have I mentioned that I love felting yarn? 




I also managed to finish this Easter set.

Claudia, your animal den looks super cozy. I’m giving you the honorary title of “Felt Queen”—and Ina too, since she’s just as good at it. I’ve already ordered felt slippers from her because I just can’t seem to make them very well myself. Yeah, everyone has their own strengths... ;-)

Your Easter decorations look really pretty, too.

Now I’m going for a walk—the sun is shining here. And then I’ll tinker with how to design the summer sweater for the doll.

This time, I only managed to finish the socks.

Everything else is still a work in progress.



You’ve all made such great things again :)

Claudia and Petra
I think the felt caves look really cozy—what are you crocheting them for? My cats would definitely love them too in the right size.

Ruth and Claudia
I think your little Easter decorations are great for using up leftover yarn. I hardly decorate for Easter anymore; I just put a door wreath on the front door and a spring bouquet on the table, and done.

Mira
Your shark blanket is just the right thing for little boys to get cozy on the sofa. He’s sure to like it :-)

Monika
Your dolls and grandchildren can be happy that you keep coming up with something new for them.

Marion
We’ll see what happens with the Tunisian-crocheted pillow; I’m still having trouble with the proportions of the motif.

Everyone
I think all the projects are praiseworthy and don’t want to forget anyone, so really great things are being made here.
There is always so much going on here that I often read along but don’t join in.

Since the word “sweet” came up in all the comments about the little cat, the little creature is now called Sweety.
I’ve also finished the 2nd model by now, but it’s still too big, and now I’m hoping for the next yarn.



So, enough for today—now it’s time to sit in front of the TV. Wishing you a lovely rest of Sunday :-)

OMG—that little cat is sooo cute! Sweety is a lovely name. She’s turned out even better than the first one, Petra. She really looks like she’s alive. You’ll have to be careful that your furry friends don’t adopt her... ;-) But you’re sure to find plenty of admirers.

Marlene, it doesn’t matter how much you’ve finished. The socks turned out beautifully—that’s all that counts. Everything else can wait and will come later.

It’s always so nice to come here and see what everyone’s creating. I never miss a single day of this thread.

Thanks, dear Moni :)

You’re right—after all, I’ve reached my “one a month” goal again.

As far as knitting socks goes, I used to be at odds with it.
Ever since I found “my way of knitting heels,” I’ve actually been enjoying it.

Petra, Sweety goes perfectly with your cute cat.

I like her better with these eyes than the first version, and she looks really great.

Wow, Petra, your second kitty is absolutely amazing! I’m totally in love with it!
Claudia, I’d also like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you again for providing the den; I saved the pattern right away and will make it as soon as I have enough felting yarn.
I really like all the other things too! Monika, your collars and little skirts are great, and Mira’s shark blanket is a masterpiece.
Marlene, your socks are so beautifully colorful, and I can relate — mine always take forever too ;)
In February, I took part in a sock challenge from another forum; the pattern was specified: waves, trees, and mountains. It’s a sock world tour, and every month there’s a pattern for a different country. This one represented Germany. Here’s my result:

Mel, your socks look cool. You did a great job making sure the pattern runs the same on both of them. I rarely manage to do that.

Nadeleule: I really like your socks. Where can I find this Weltreise? I’d join in right away…

You’ve all been busy again. Right now, I’m still working on the mini Easter baskets using Elke Eder’s pattern. Next, the annual CAL is supposed to grow with the March pattern, and I still need some spring and Easter decorations. On top of that, I need to tidy up the rooms and clean the kitchen… (I’m taking advantage of my husband’s absence!)

So, now I can finally show you my table runner:



It started out as a UFO this year and I finally finished it in February. 

Sandra, your table runner looks amazing! It’s sure to bring joy this Christmas. Sometimes “good things take time”... ;-)

Sandra, your table runner looks great. As the saying goes: After Christmas is before Christmas again.

I admire everyone who knits socks and manages to make both look the same in the color gradient. I’ve even managed to make socks in different sizes. It’s just not my thing. But I do like wearing them (when my aunt knits them for me).

Claudia, I think your Easter bunny ears as napkin rings are wonderful. A lovely idea for the Easter table.

It was actually more of a coincidence that both turned out the same!
Yesterday I accidentally crocheted a little owl-shaped pouch. It was actually supposed to hold a shopping net.... 

Ahhh... Sweety looks even better with her new eyes.
The felt caves are for animal rescue; they’re used, for example, to nurse injured or orphaned squirrels back to health.

Sandra, I also like the table runner.

I think I’m finally going to finish a bigger project again—after all the unraveling over the last few weeks, I’m actually satisfied once more. Black and red with black glitter thread. It looks really elegant. By the way,
it’s going to be a poncho.

Oh Claudia, the colors already look great!
I also made something that has nothing to do with yarn. I was given two old cheese boards and a coffee grinder as gifts. Unfortunately, one of the boards is cracked, so I used it as my test board for the shabby chic look 

Mel, you have such brilliant ideas - and “by accident,” too. :)
The owl looks really cool. And so does your cheese board.

Claudia, I’m wishing you stamina for your big project now. I’m curious to see what it’ll look like when it’s finished someday.

I’m not planning any big project for now. I’ve started the second skirt for Linja; unfortunately, I haven’t managed anything more in the last few days.

I wish you all a lovely evening and good progress with your handicrafts.

Yes, you really have created some great things again. 

I finished something today, too. This month, I’m focusing on smaller projects for now. After the table runner, I need some quick results again 

The little ladybug is meant to comfort a colleague

Mel, you’ve been really busy already. Everything is lovely, but the cheese board looks really great.

Sandra , I also really like your Christmas table runner, and I’m sure your colleague will love the little beetle.

Claudia , I like the colors you chose for the poncho, too—I’m sure it’ll turn out to be something special again.

I don’t have anything to show yet, because I still don’t know what I’m going to make next. I’m sure something will come to mind eventually. 

Mel, your boards look really great! I think it’s great when you can give old things a new lease on life!

Sandra, I really like your table runner. I wanted to make one like that this year, too, but I didn’t end up getting around to it. And the beetle is really cute—your coworker will definitely be happy to receive it.

Claudia, I’m already excited to see your finished poncho, and I’m just as excited to see your matching skirts and sweaters, Monika.

I’ve put my potholders on hold for now and have been sewing doll clothes for my other granddaughter, Alexandra:

She’s exactly the same age as Valentina. After she saw the little dresses for Valentina’s doll, she said her baby doll didn’t have anything to wear either and urgently needed something (“but not a dress—I’d rather have pants and a shirt, because she’s still so small and can only crawl”). How can you say no to that? Even if it’s not her birthday...

Oh my gosh, Ruth, that turned out so cute again. Your doll clothes are a real hit—your granddaughters picked the perfect grandma. I wouldn’t have been able to say no either. Your Alexandra is really cute.

Sandra, I fell in love with your beetle right away. It would get a place of honor in my home. A great comfort.

I have so many other things waiting to be done right now that I barely have time to knit. But it’ll be fine. It’s just growing slowly. Once I get back into the swing of things, it’ll go that much faster. I wish you all continued happy crafting. :)

Ruth, I think your doll clothes are beautiful!
Sandra, your little beetle is so cute—it’s sure to be a comfort 😊
I started a new project today, but I’m not revealing what it is just yet. It’s definitely going to be colorful and cheerful...

So, today I finally finished my Easter egg potholders. Now you can really tell in the kitchen that spring isn’t far off. Tonight I’ll get back to working on my mammoth embroidery project.

Ruth, your pot holders shaped like Easter eggs are a great idea… and they go well with your shop.

I’ve gotten this far with the second skirt for Linja—already in the next size up, which will fit her just fine even now. It has slightly different colors. Linja really likes blue.



And now I’m going to tackle the little sweater for the doll—to match the skirt.

For all the projects I have in mind, I’d need at least 10 arms. ;-) There’s still so much I want to make. So I’ll never get bored.

My poncho is coming along, but the yarn—with its color contrast and glitter thread—just won’t cooperate when I try to take pictures… I just can’t seem to get any good shots. I’ll just keep working on it.


You’re all working so hard, too.
Mel, your cheese board is especially great.

I’ve put a Christmas gift from my sweetheart to good use:
He gave me handmade glass beads so I can make my own jewelry out of them.
The beads are soooo great…



I hope you all have a great weekend

How’s it going?

It’s going great! I’m working on my new pattern—here’s a sneak peek of what it might look like....

It should say “Guess the Picture”...

Mel, that’s interesting... it could be a leg...

Mel, maybe a roly-poly toy? ;-)

Oh no, neither one 😂

Will it be an animal?

🐓. A chicken
🐔. A hen
🐘. An elephant

—it could be a trunk.

Chicken Drumstick for the Kids’ Kitchen

Bring on summer—I’ve already finished my March project:

Way to go, Marlene. You’re so quick—you’ve already finished a beautiful project.

I’ve also (almost) finished the second skirt for my granddaughter. The skirt itself would already be done, but I thought of something else that’s still missing. Here’s what the second, larger skirt looks like now:



And then I started on the doll’s sweater. It’s still growing and now looks like this:

Marlene, your March project turned out beautifully.

Monika, the skirt for Linja looks great—I really like the colors. Your sweater for Sternchen is turning out nicely too; the pattern already looks good.

My Easter wreath is finished

Marlene, I really love the colors of your sweater! It really puts me in a springtime mood.

Monika, the second skirt turned out beautifully, too. I don’t even know which one I like better.

And Sandra, I think your Easter wreath is absolutely fantastic!

Thank you so much, everyone :)

The sweater also goes well with the knitted skirt.
I’m currently working on a summer hat with my crochet hook—in green and maybe a few other colors.

Your granddaughter will definitely love the skirt, Moni.

What a beautiful Easter wreath, Sandra :)

Oh, and yarn with glitter thread is really a challenge to photograph, Claudia.

Or glitter in general.

Thanks, Marion, Ruth, and Marlene, for liking my new projects. :) The little sweater is almost finished, too. It’ll look really good on my Lena. She’ll get a hairband to go with it.

Sandra, your Easter wreath turned out absolutely beautiful—it has such a cute bunny in it.

Now I wish you all here a wonderful evening! Let those needles clatter or get crocheting, whichever you prefer. ;-)

I’ve got kitchen fever 

Mmm, that makes me want more!

Yeah, more.... :-)

3 slices of cheese 

It’s really nice to see such a variety of creations… the picture of the fried eggs in the pan made me smile—what a great photo idea.

I’ve now finished my poncho and I’m thrilled with it.





The yarn cake with glitter thread was a bit stubborn and not quite as easy to work with, but I really like the result.

Now I’m going to work on something small—I really need a change of pace.

Wow, that poncho looks great.

Those delicious things for the doll kitchen are just great. I’ve already crocheted quite a few things for my grandson—he’s cooking up a storm with them.

I finished my garden shawl last night. It’s made from 14 different yarns from my scrap and “one-ball” boxes. It’s meant to accompany me on my first and last stroll through the garden all summer long. 

Claudia: The poncho looks great, and the Easter bunnies are cute

Petra: your scraps in that shawl go together really well. The shawl looks good.

I had kitchen fever again today for Anton:


Potholders and a towel


2 slices of toast


A few tomato slices

:-)))) These little bits and pieces are really addictive

Yeah, that’s right. You get there so fast. Your toast turned out great.

I made some fries with ketchup once. 

Wow, you’re all so hard at work! You did a fantastic job with the decor for Anton’s kitchen, Sandra. Yes, it’s really fun to get creative here. I love it, too.

You’ve all whipped up some amazing things.
Petra, your garden throw looks great. It’s way too nice to “just” use in the garden.
Claudia, your poncho is something completely different—awesome! And the bunnies are just so cute.

I’ve finished the doll’s sweater in the meantime, and I’ll show you a photo later.

Have a great day, everyone!

You’ll have a sandwich soon, Sandra :)

I’m all for you renaming your garden shawl the “Everywhere Shawl,” Petra.

My summer hat is an on-the-go project.
At home, I’ve cast on another pair of socks.

I’m working on new patterns again today while—to my great delight—the patio door is open for the first time… There are plenty of clouds passing by and it’s windy, but the weather is really mild

Petra, the patterns in your rugs are really amazing. I think it’s great that you’re joining us here now and showing us what you’ve been working on. We also had our balcony door open for the first time today. The spring air was so refreshing, with the most beautiful sunshine.

Now I’ve finished the sweater with the little skirt for the doll. Here’s what it looks like when it’s done. I cheated a little in the photo—the buttons are just lying on top. They still need to be sewn on.



Next up is a hairband for the doll. Then I’ll widen the second skirt for Linja (the bigger one) a bit.

We had an extreme storm today, so the balcony door stayed closed :-(

Monika: The skirt and sweater look really good—great colors.

I crocheted 3 slices of toast and 5 slices of cucumber today. The sandwich is getting more and more complete. ::-)


Tomorrow we’ll set up the kitchen. I’m so curious to see how Anton reacts

These little socks are getting a few cables on the tops of the feet:

We set up the kitchen today.



It was such a joy today when he saw it after daycare.




Of course, I also did some crocheting today:


Lettuce leaves, onion rings, carrot sticks, and corn kernels

Sandra, the kitchen is really awesome! And your crocheted food, too. It makes me want to be a kid again.

Marlene, I can’t wait to see your socks when they’re finished. They’re sure to turn out great.

Sandra, he’ll definitely have fun with the kitchen set for a long time to come. You’re making him a whole bunch of “ingredients,” which gives him lots of ways to play.
I also gave my niece a crocheted set, and she ended up “cooking” for me. That was great—kids’ imaginations are practically limitless...

Hand-knitted socks are wonderful, Marlene. Yours look great so far.

The new egg cozies are finished now, too—they’re meant for my in-laws for Easter. Maybe I’ll crochet another pair for us… although I’m already well-stocked with various styles… we’ll see.

Petra, your creations really brighten my day. I’d love to take a look around your home sometime—I’m sure there’s so much to discover there.

Monika, seeing everything you make for your grandchildren and their dolls, they must already have a bigger closet than most of us, well-stocked with designer pieces. The top models can’t hold a candle to them :-) 

Wow, you’ve all been super hard at work again!
Perle, your rug collection is amazing!
Monika, your girls are so lucky to have such a great grandma—and those two are just adorable 😊
Sandra, I love Anton’s kitchen and your crocheted kitchenware—way better than all that plastic stuff!
Marlene, your colorful socks are sure to turn out great!
Claudia and Petra, I think your projects are really great, too!
My fun and crazy project will be finished in the next few days—just a few details left to add!

Sandra, Anton can cook too—you can even tell he’s happy just by looking at his back.

Thanks—I never would have thought I’d actually enjoy knitting socks.

I actually managed to finish one after all… These rugs are really addictive for me

Wow, Petra, another beautifully colorful rug!

So, here’s the reveal of my secret project. Door/table wreath “Chick in Distress.”
The little chick has fallen out of the nest, and the hen is now trying to pull it back up with the help of the worm. 

What an original, funny idea, Mel! But there was no way anyone could’ve guessed that! (Although, Sandra wasn’t too far off with the “chicken drumstick”...)

That was the head I’d mistaken for the club :-))))

The wreath is really great.

I crocheted some pasta yesterday. :-)))

My goodness, there’s a lot going on here. You’ve conjured up some really great things again.

Sandra, you make such amazing food for Anton’s kitchen. The pasta looks delicious, as does everything else. You’ll surely never run out of ideas. A homemade toy like that is creative for both of you—you and Anton.

Mel, your door wreath—or “seat wreath”—turned out really well. I would never have guessed that. It tells a story right away and looks like a comic book character.

Perle, your rugs are absolutely amazing. Tell me, you must go to bed with a needle and some yarn. You could apply for the Guinness Book of World Records as the fastest and most prolific knitter.

Claudia, your bunnies are totally cute and are sure to bring joy when given as gifts.

Today I mailed the birthday package for Linja. I’d love to be there when she unwraps it. I really hope we can go there by May at the latest and finally see the kids again. I’m really looking forward to it.

In the meantime, I’ve started Juna’s birthday present. She’s getting a summer cardigan. Linja’s second skirt now has straps. I still need to sew on the buttons. When it’s finished, I’ll show it to you.

Have a lovely evening, everyone! Tomorrow, it’s time to work in the garden.

I agree—there’s a lot going on here.

You’ve all finished such great projects. So many wonderful pieces have been created, so a huge round of applause to everyone.

I still haven’t finished anything for myself this month. But that’s because I received a larger commission and will be finishing that first.

If I manage to make a little something, I’ll of course be happy to show it to you.
Besides, with this beautiful weather, I’m also enjoying spending time in the garden—there’s already quite a bit to do there.

I hope you all have fun, and I’m already looking forward to seeing new pictures. 

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