Decor + Functional + Useful / August 2020 Issue

Dear users, dear authors,
Here you’ll find new and tried-and-tested designs for decor, useful items, and functional items. Have fun making them.

@Authors,
There’s no quantity limit here in this thread. Don’t forget links, images, info, etc.

Useful things can be decorative too!

Bathroom example:

  Cotton Ball Dispenser Bunny Wolli
Wolli, the little bunny, makes sure your cotton balls are nicely tidied away. When you need one, just tug on Wolli's little tail, and he gives it to you right away! And the great thing is: a new fluffy little tail immediately "grows" back!

 "Maritime" Tissue Box Cover
Your tissues will also look much better in such a pretty cover than in that old cardboard box. The blue color, wave pattern, and decorations made of shells and crustaceans instantly bring back memories of a relaxing vacation by the sea.

Kitchen example:

 Potholders Cup and Milk Jug
Potholders are indispensable in the kitchen. When they are as decorative as these, it is really fun to redecorate the kitchen wall again and again.

Scrub Sponge Little Cleaning Devil
Even scrub sponges can make you smile! This funny little cleaning devil helps you rinse dried-on food residue gently yet easily from bowls, plates, pots, and pans. After that, the little cleaning devil simply goes into the washing machine at 60°—and then it is hygienically clean and ready to use again!

Living room example:

Cactus Pincushion
Not everyone who sews a lot has their own sewing room. This funny pincushion is easy to crochet and can easily sit among your plants on the windowsill. That way you always have your needles right at hand.

Placemat "Tea for two"
For a cozy tea time for two: The "Tea for 2" placemat says right away what it is all about. Of course, you should crochet 2 of them right away!

Bedroom or children's room example:

Guardian Angel Night Light
Does your child also dislike falling asleep in the dark?  The cute guardian angel fills the room with its gentle light and watches over your child's sleep. That way, they can fall asleep peacefully.


Warming Monkey Bibo
Do you also dislike getting into a cold bed in winter? Monkey Bibo can help! He is a cover for a grain pillow that you can warm briefly in the microwave. If Bibo is allowed to get into bed a few minutes before you, he pre-warms it while you get ready for bed.

A perfect project to kick off fall in style! This fall decoration is a breeze to crochet and will be done in no time!

The pattern for the fall decoration/scatter decoration includes a small and a large leaf, plus the template for the acorn! 



You can find the pattern for the fall decorations here ! 

Have fun crocheting! 

Here I’d like to show you a few decorative and at the same time useful accessories, all knitted in doubleface.

These "Flamingo Love" potholders look equally great on both sides thanks to the doubleface knitting technique. They’re already looking forward to hot pots in your kitchen :-)



Pattern for the "Flamingo Love" potholders


These colorful bread baskets will instantly bring a little color and good cheer to the breakfast table. The base is crocheted, and the rest is knitted in doubleface. There is a model for a single-person household, the romantic version for a couple, and the XXL edition for the whole family.



Pattern for the "Breakfast for you" bread basket




Pattern for the "Breakfast for Two" bread basket




Pattern for the XXL "Lovely day" bread basket


For all dog lovers, this "Happy Dog" dishcloth is a fun accessory. Of course, you can also knit it a little larger and turn it into potholders.



Pattern for the "Happy Dog" dishcloth

Pattern for a small, round cactus
My small, round cactus combines many advantages:

It's quick to crochet

It uses up leftover yarn

It can be used in many ways: as a small gift for friends in the form of little decor or as a keychain, and also suitable as a
pincushion for craft lovers



Pattern for the "Good Luck" soap saver
My little soap saver is a great accessory for the bathroom and a practical shower companion. Simply put a bar of soap inside
and enjoy a wonderful exfoliating effect in the shower thanks to the sponge yarn.
The soap saver is quick to crochet and also makes a lovely
small gift thanks to the clover appliqué.

Pattern for a hippo exfoliating sponge
My little hippo sponge can be used in many ways, as an exfoliating or shower sponge, or as a dish sponge in the kitchen. It also
looks great as a small gift in the form of bathroom decor. In my pattern, I explain how you can crochet the sponge quickly and easily.

Christmas decorations - crocheted very quickly and easily - with a big effect. Leftover yarn can be used very well here. The garland can decorate the tree or branches, or embellish a gift. The same goes for the crochet stars. And tinsel can be crocheted too. I'll show you how in the pattern.

To the crochet pattern




A pillow cover with an alternating pattern so it never gets boring. The pattern looks complicated, but it is very easy to knit. 

To the knitting pattern




These cute ladybug potholders are a great decoration in the kitchen and always right at hand when there are hot pots or baking sheets. Easy to crochet, even for beginners with basic knowledge.

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This small pouch for 10 tissues simply has to go everywhere with you. It is quick and easy to crochet and also makes a great gift.

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This pot cover for a poinsettia also adds a very personal touch when given as a gift. You can't buy something like this, and it is sure to be appreciated. Easy to crochet.
The scatter stars are not only appliqués, but can also be hung on a gift or on the tree. They are also available separately without the pot cover.

To the crochet pattern




This cute door guard bear is not just decoration, but also fulfills an important task. That's why it is especially popular with children and in the home office. Depending on what it is showing at the moment, everyone immediately knows whether access is allowed or not. 
Also a great gift for Christmas or other occasions - even in a school cone.

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Of course, there is also a door guard owl - for everyone who prefers owls. Just as easy to crochet, and it always does its job reliably.

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Of course, there is also a pretty decoration behind which those ugly tissue boxes can hide. This keeps them quickly at hand everywhere, and they can often even replace napkins. 
Very easy to crochet, also suitable for beginners with basic knowledge.

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These sweet gnomes with the matching gnome house are especially popular as an Advent calendar. They are very easy to crochet from leftover yarn in different sizes. Once filled, they look really cute and bring lots of joy every day. After all, they hide small gifts.
The house is then filled with a larger gift on December 24. After that, it can be played with. There are many possible uses - also very original as a utensil holder or bread roll basket.

To the crochet pattern

Pretty decorations for late summer – perfect for warm evenings in the garden or on the balcony!


 
These tea light holders are made from photo cardstock and are approx. 11 cm in diameter. They are very easy to make and also wonderfully suitable for beginners.

A great start for fall and winter babies with the cozy SULLY wrap blanket! The blanket makes a wonderful baby shower gift. Go to the pattern here.

The perfect diaper pouch—there’s room here for diapers, a disposable changing pad, care items (in the zipper compartment!), and wet wipes. They are pulled out through a clever and unique dispensing compartment ;).

MIKA, the diaper pouch, makes an excellent gift for a baby or a christening and is the best companion for all active families.

Here’s the pattern.

Elephantastic Bag Charm 



These little elephants in keychain size (10 x 7 cm) are definitely both useful and cute!

The keychains are quick to crochet with a few leftover pieces of colorful yarn, making them a lovely last-minute gift or little present—not just for elephant fans.

Coasters Fanny
protect and put you in a good mood



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The cheerfully colorful coasters are a great eye-catcher for your table.

With basic crochet skills these coasters can be crocheted quickly. As always, the pattern is richly illustrated and describes in detail all 3 variations (2-color, 3-color, 4-color).

Each coaster uses just under 10 g of cotton yarn (e.g., Gründl Cotton Fun, yardage 115 m/50 g). They have a diameter of approx. 11 cm.