Weekend Projects: Forget Everyday Life

Dear users, dear designers,
here you'll find patterns that let you enjoy the weekend and forget everyday life. Have fun with them.

@Designers,
2-3 patterns per designer are enough. Don't forget links, images, info, etc.

This cute little monkey is a cover for a grain cushion. Grain cushions can be heated in the microwave but can also be used for cold therapy. When heated, they help relieve tension, sore muscles, and various types of pain, such as stomachaches and neck pain.
The little monkey is especially recommended for children, who can simply “cuddle the pain away” with the monkey when they have a stomachache.

The little monkey isn’t hard to crochet. For the head and limbs, I used plush yarn so it’s nice and soft. But you can also use any other standard yarn. For the body, I recommend heat-resistant cotton yarn.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• approx. 100 g red cotton yarn (125 m / 50 g, e.g., Catania)
• approx. 75 g brown teddy yarn (e.g., Phildar Phil douce, 86 m / 50 g, or Schachenmayr Lenja Baby Smiles, 85 m / 25 g)
• approx. 25 g apricot teddy yarn
• approx. 25 g dark (brown or black) cotton yarn, size 10, held together with the brown teddy yarn
• approx. 8 g white cotton yarn, size 10, held together with the apricot teddy yarn
• Leftover black yarn for embroidering the mouth and eyes
• 2.5 mm crochet hook
• 3.0 mm crochet hook
• Polyester stuffing
• Zipper approx. 15–18 cm or Velcro as a closure
• 1 yarn needle
• 1 sewing needle and sewing thread for sewing in the zipper

The crochet pattern for the warming monkey is available here!

If you have some leftover red and black sponge yarn, why not crochet this cute little cleaning elf this weekend? It’ll be a helpful companion while you’re doing the dishes and will remove dried-on food scraps in a flash. . The little cleaning elf can be machine-washed at 60° and dries quickly. That way, you’ll always have a hygienically clean dish sponge in the kitchen.

The little cleaning elf is very easy to crochet. So crochet several at once—then you’ll always have an original little gift on hand!
Click here for the crochet pattern for the little cleaning elf!

If you have a ball of cotton yarn and some colorful leftovers, then this pretty clothing set for dolls (approx. 40-50 cm tall) is just the thing. It’s very easy to knit from the pattern.

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This colorful skirt for toddlers (ages 3-4) is the matching companion piece to the doll skirt. It’s very easy for experienced knitters to knit from the pattern and is sure to be a joy to give as a gift.

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A baby blanket made with lots of love, knitted from cozy, soft merino wool, is also a great weekend project that makes it easy to lose track of time. It’s perfect for knitting in the garden or on the patio, and both the baby and mom will love it.

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Why not knit a cardigan for the little ones? This pattern can be knitted in 3 sizes (0–6–12 months). You’ll need to know how to knit and purl stitches.

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These dishcloths, pot holders, and coasters for the kitchen are crocheted from cotton.

The stitch pattern is only one row and is easy to follow if you know how to make single crochet, chain stitches, half double crochet, and double crochet.

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With these two pretty knitting patterns, it’s easy to switch off and relax. Both designs are knitted in double-face, so they look great on both sides! Whether you turn them into potholders or a dishcloth, they’re sure to bring joy to your home :-)



Click here for the “Flamingo Love” potholder pattern.




Click here for the “Happy Dog” dishcloth pattern.


Sonja wishes you a lovely weekend