Decorative and Functional Items / June 2020 Issue

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Variety is, as we all know, the spice of life.
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Door wreaths are a versatile decorative element that lets you redesign your entryway or individual room doors again and again.

For the kids’ room:

Sterntaler Door Wreath
This fairy-tale door wreath has a diameter of 22 cm and is very easy to crochet. Silver stars and glittering sequins adorn this wreath and make it something truly special.

Noah’s Ark Door Wreath
Kids especially love this colorful door wreath with its many animals (diameter 25 cm), because they are fascinated by the exotic animals. It’s a wonderful, original gift for a birth or christening.

For the bedroom:
Heart Door Wreath with Doves
This door wreath is a wonderful gift for anyone in love and a lovely decoration for newlyweds’ bedroom door.


For the front door or as window decoration:
Small Wreath with Roses and Hearts
The small wreath (diameter 12 cm) welcomes your visitors at the apartment door. But it can also hang in a window or decorate a bare corner on the wall.

For a cozy tea time for two:

 Placemat "Tea for 2"
The "Tea for 2" placemat is quick to crochet, because the airy filet technique with chain stitches and double crochet works up quickly. There is a counting chart for the pattern, but the rows are also written out individually.

Heart in a Heart
If you want to set the table in a particularly romantic way, you can decorate it with this original "Heart in a Heart" cutlery pouch. It can also be used as a coaster. The "Heart in a Heart" is very easy to crochet. All you need is a few leftover yarn scraps, a crochet hook, and basic crochet knowledge.

This little pouch for 10 tissues fits in any bag and is also an unusual gift-wrapping idea. It’s also very easy to crochet in different versions.

To the crochet pattern




Even the ugly cardboard box for tissues can be packaged very nicely. With this decorative cover, it fits in anywhere, even on the dining table. Easy to crochet from colorful leftover yarn.

To the crochet pattern




Want to work undisturbed in your home office? How about a cute little door guard like this? The bear and the owl clearly show whether the door is open or not. This also makes a key on the toilet or bathroom door unnecessary, especially with small children in the household. Both are very easy to crochet from leftover yarn. They are available individually or in a value pack.

To the crochet pattern for the Owl and Bear value set




These fun ladybugs are an eye-catcher in any kitchen. They are also very useful and practically waiting for hot pots and baking trays. Easy to crochet, even for beginners with basic knowledge.

To the crochet pattern

Decorative and functional in one—that brings a little color to everyday life right along with the practical side:

These two flamingos in love are already looking forward to helping you in the kitchen :-) The potholders are knitted in double-face, making them nice and soft and thick. They also look equally great on both sides.

Pattern for potholders "Flamingo Love"





The small dishcloth with the cheerful dog, also knitted in double-face, is just perfect for cleaning the dog bowl :-)

Pattern for dishcloth "Happy Dog"






The following bread baskets are all also knitted in double-face; the base is crocheted in each case.


The smallest bread basket has a diameter of approx. 14 cm and brings color to the breakfast table for one.

Pattern for bread basket "Breakfast for you"





The romantic version for two has a crocheted heart-shaped base and is the perfect gift for a couple in love, for a wedding, for Valentine’s Day, or just because. 

Pattern for bread basket "Breakfast for Two"





And finally, the XXL version for the whole family—with a diameter of approx. 22.5 cm, it has plenty of room for rolls, croissants, pretzels & more.

Pattern for bread basket "Lovely day"

Butterfly Table Runner Knitting Pattern

                 Go to the pattern!

Bring summer into your living room with these butterflies :-)

Size: 56x21 (can also be lengthened as desired)


Gründl crochet thread
Various colors
Needle size 2,

There are many occasions when you can use lettering as decoration. With this colorful alphabet , you can write holiday greetings, slogans, or cheerful messages on your windows.
 


The letters are made of photo cardstock and tracing paper and are approximately 13.6 to 14.5 cm tall. The alphabet is very easy to make and well-suited even for
beginners.




May I introduce you to: Gerda Lucky Clover 🍀. She is very easy to care for, doesn’t need water or fertilizer, just smile at her warmly on a regular basis—that’s enough 😄. Gerda looks great as decoration on any windowsill, on a desk, or in a wall unit.

She is about 14 cm x 7 cm (height x width) and really easy to make, because the pattern is described in great detail and richly illustrated.

You can find the pattern here... https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/61295/haekelanleitung-kleeblatt-im-blumentopf-gerda-gluecksklee-von-dasmaushaus

Whether colorful and vibrant or tone on tone: This hanging decoration for doors and walls is easy to crochet and brings carefree cheer:



Difficulty level: easy, suitable

for beginners. You can find the crochet pattern for this cheerful hanging decoration here




Milly is a versatile little decorative mouse!
As a cook on the kitchen shelf, as a gardener next to the flowers on the windowsill, as a housekeeper, and so on... There are no limits to your imagination, because many different characters can be created with various small accessories from the craft store.

You can find the crochet pattern for Milly Mouse here: https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/60826/haekelanleitung-milly-maus-von-dasmaushaus

I love dishcloths (this will take you to the collection I put together for you)

Whether in my own kitchen or as a gift for a dear friend.



In my shop you’ll find a crochet pattern for a dishcloth - trivet - potholder, where you can easily use up different leftover cotton yarns. You’ll need to know single crochet, half and full double crochet, and chain stitches here. 



I also offer a knitting pattern for all sheep lovers. You’ll need to know knit and purl stitches. In the pattern, the colorwork motif is explained in writing, and you’ll also find a simple knitting chart. 

Perfect for the colorful summer—very decorative and very easy to make!



This tea light holder is made from cardstock, measures about 15 cm, and is perfect even for beginners! Of course, you can also make it in your favorite colors.

Eleonore the Owl, Decoration, cuddly toy or doorstop 




Eleonore looks lovely on a windowsill or sideboard. She is functional because, thanks to her size of approx. 26 cm, Eleonore can also be used as a doorstop.

You can find the crochet pattern and more information here.

Below is a selection of decorative, but also very useful models from my shop:

1) Practical for cosmetics, jewelry, small items, etc., this pretty cosmetic bag is just as handy as the cute TaTüTa (tissue pouch).
Here is the pattern




2) "Die Hexlies" - These cute egg cozies are wonderful table decorations for Carnival, Halloween, or a children's birthday party. You receive a detailed pattern with text and step-by-step photos.
Here is the pattern




3) Playful, romantic bag charm - consisting of a sun hat and flip-flops, it also has room for your shopping cart token or euro coin.
Here is the pattern




4) Cute egg cozy hens, just like Grandma used to have.
Here is the pattern




5) "Die Wegglies"- cute egg cozy gnome gang - decoration for your breakfast table.
Here is the pattern




6) Or how about the summer edition: "Die Wegglies 2.0 " dressed up for summer and really cool!
Here is the pattern




7) Not just for Christmas: you can crochet these pretty angels very quickly and easily in one piece - only the halo is crocheted separately. Place an electric tea light underneath and they glow in the dark.
Here is the pattern




8) With this pretty gift bag, you can package small gifts in the sweetest way. It makes every gift shine even more. Great for jewelry, but also for many other little items.
Here is the pattern




9) These little gnome pouches for filling can be used for more than just an Advent calendar. Crochet pattern for eight different gnome motifs and cute little bags to fill.
Here is the pattern






10) Advent calendar - classic, beautiful, and unique. Once made, these lovely little bags are a very special eye-catcher year after year. The individual pouches offer enough space to hide small surprises for your loved ones.
Here is the pattern






11) These cute little baskets are also very decorative for presenting a gift - for jewelry, vouchers, or other small items
Here is the pattern



12) Birdy and his friends - three little egg cozy scarecrows.
Excellent for using up leftover yarn, quick to make, and also a great gift or little souvenir.
Here is the pattern




  

Could your workspace use a little more coziness? How about a DIY decoration in your favorite colors?



The pencil holder is made of photo cardstock, is about 11 cm wide and 8 cm tall. It’s easy to make and well-suited even for skilled beginners. Tip: The holder can also be used as a container for small office items, such as paper clips, thumbtacks, erasers, and the like.