Decorative and Functional / July 2020 Issue

Dear users, dear designers,
how about some new decorations or functional designs?
Shop now and enjoy them right away.

@Designers,
no quantity limit. Don’t forget links, info, images, etc.

Bathroom decor:

Cover for tissue box
You can crochet this beautiful maritime cover for your tissues. The wave design is reminiscent of the sea. The cover is decorated on top with crocheted shells and crabs.
You can crochet the cover in any size you like and adapt it to your tissue box.

Cotton Ball Dispenser Bunny
The cotton balls come out of this original bunny cotton ball dispenser. It can be filled through a zipper opening at its neck. The cotton balls are then pulled out of its bottom. The bunny is not difficult for beginners to make. Crochet it in a color that matches your bathroom decor!

Exfoliating or Dish Sponge
The exfoliating sponge in a summery sunflower design is crocheted from sponge yarn. It can be washed in the washing machine at 60°, so it always stays hygienic and bacteria-free. It can also be used as a dish sponge to easily remove dried-on food residue from dishes.

Crochet pattern for an oval basket

Yarn scraps are also suitable for this. The pattern isn’t suitable for beginners, but you could also see it as a challenge..... 

These lucky ladybug pot holders are THE eye-catcher in the kitchen—and extremely useful, too. They’re eagerly waiting for hot pots, pans, and baking sheets. These oven mitts are easy to crochet and make a much-appreciated gift.

View the crochet pattern 




A preschool bag with a strap that can be adjusted to 3 different sizes. Also great for fall walks, when there are lots of treasures to collect. Recommended for experienced crocheters.

View the crochet pattern 

These “Flamingo Love” pot holders, knitted in double knitting, are both decorative and functional. Knitted in matching colors, they’re a lovely helper in any kitchen. They also make perfect gifts or small tokens of appreciation.


Knitting pattern for the “Flamingo Love” pot holders.



Do you have a child, godchild, or grandchild who’s starting kindergarten or school after the summer holidays? Then this gym bag, knitted with lots of love in double knitting, makes a very personal gift. The pattern includes the design for girls, the design for boys, and the entire alphabet if you’d like to knit the child’s name onto the back of the gym bag.


Knitting pattern for the “Schoolchild” gym bag.



A handmade bread basket on the breakfast table in your favorite colors looks great and has room for plenty of rolls. For example, this “Lovely Day” model, which is big enough for the whole family. The bottom of the basket is crocheted, and the rest is knitted in double knitting. 


Pattern for the “Lovely Day” bread basket.



This bread basket with lots of heart is perfect for breakfast for two. Here, too, the bottom is crocheted and the rest is knitted in double knitting.



Pattern for the “Breakfast for Two” bread basket.

Crochet pattern for dishcloths - trivets - potholders

The pattern is worked over one row, and it’s also a great way to use up smaller leftover cotton yarn.
You should be familiar with single crochet, chain stitches, double crochet, and half double crochet.

A great summer project for all crochet enthusiasts:

Starting today, the crochet pattern for the hot air balloon is available for download! The hot air balloon is incredibly versatile. On one hand, it can serve as a yarn basket and storage for your crafting tools—on the other, as a gift basket or baby basket!

The little hearts on the side can be used as pincushions. The small sandbags are perfect for storing little items like buttons and safety eyes! You can stash yarn and fabric scraps in the basket!



Here you’ll find the pattern for the hot air balloon! 

Decorative, functional, and a great gift for a loved one!



This keychain made from ready-made felt sheets feels comfortable in your hand, weighs almost nothing, and is very easy to make. It is 11 cm long, but you can add more beads to make it longer, shorten it by one, or reduce it to just the heart.

How about the helpful bee?

She’ll happily hold your smartphone and its accessories


She’s also happy to serve as a pincushion 


The helpful bee really loves it when you fill her with sweets 


You’ll find everything you need to make the bee in the detailed product description.

Click here to go to the pattern

Flamingos are and always will be very decorative, not just in summer

Whether as flower picks, keychains or bag charms

Crochet pattern: Flamingo Flower Pick

Or, in the larger version, even for cuddling

Crochet pattern for a flamingo pillow

If you can’t decide, there’s also a value pack with both patterns

With this pattern, you can quickly make a bouquet that perfectly matches the color scheme of your home or the rest of your decor—red is just a suggestion, not a requirement.



The individual flowers in this bouquet are about 26 cm tall. The blooms are made from photo cardstock; I used crepe paper for the center, the stem, and the leaves. The flowers are very easy to recreate and are well-suited even for beginners with a little experience.

The back scrubber shower strap in a shell design is both a beautiful and practical bathroom accessory. 
It’s a useful aid for showering and bathing, and perfect for anyone who likes everyday life to be comfortable and/or whose physical mobility is limited.



Difficulty level: intermediate. For experienced crocheters, the shell pattern certainly won’t be a problem, but beginners without practice will probably find it a bit challenging.

You can get the crochet pattern for the back scrubber shower strap here

If you prefer soft tones for your decor, I have a pastel-colored DIY project for you.



This tea light holder is made from photo cardstock and measures approximately 13 x 5.5 x 11 cm. With a little experience using a craft knife, it’s very easy to recreate.

These washcloths / dishcloths / pot holders can be crocheted in a flash and are very easy—even for beginners. The pattern is crocheted using only single crochet and half double crochet stitches, creating an interesting look and giving the towels a nice texture and volume.



Difficulty level: super easy

You can find the crochet pattern here