Decorative + Functional + Useful // December Edition 2020

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Decorative, functional, and useful—a great mix that brings long-lasting joy. First you get to make something beautiful by hand, and then you can enjoy it for a long time because you can use it. Here are my suggestions for you. I hope you enjoy looking at them and making them yourself. For more pictures, information, and the pattern, just click on the headings.

Warm regards from Ina

Square Colorful Rug
It’s fun to crochet. It has a rubberized back and brightens up any child’s room. If you make it in the colors of the child’s room, everything matches especially nicely.



Colorful Craft Bucket
It has lots of compartments all around for crochet hooks and the like. The current craft project goes into the bucket. That way you always have everything together and can move from place A to place B. You can also fill it with yarn and give it to a crafting friend as a gift.



“Rustico” Rug
Here you can easily make yourself a rug for the hallway. We work with several strands at the same time, so an interesting play of colors develops all by itself. It gets its stability from the clothesline carried along inside.



Small Basket with a Sturdy Base
This is always useful as a gift. The double base is sturdy thanks to an incorporated CD. The pattern looks very appealing because of the worked-in bobbles. I made these baskets for my grandchildren for Easter. They proudly took them home and still keep little treasures in them today.



Round “Colorful” Rug
This is also a lovely project for a child’s room. You can choose the colors freely, and it’s fun to keep coming up with new color sequences. In the end, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind rug. We crochet with multiple strands, and the back is rubberized so it won’t slip.



Christmas or Gift Bag
A small bag for the Christmas season. You can use it to give one or more gifts. It looks pretty, and later the bag can continue to be used as a bag or as decoration.



Crocheted Wall Clock
This is a combined crochet and craft project. The clock itself is crocheted, then we harden it. The whole thing is then mounted on a round canvas. The result is a completely unique wall clock. The sources for the materials I used are listed in the pattern.



Square Basket with Mesh Pattern
Always useful—for example, for your own craft supplies or magazines. The bottom of the basket is double-layered and sturdy thanks to an inserted piece of cardboard. You can crochet the basket in different sizes.



“Spirella” Rug
A nice project even for crochet beginners. We crochet with 3 strands, so we make quick progress. The back is rubberized so the rug won’t slip. It has a diameter of 75 cm.



Large Basket with Bobbles
You can never have enough beautiful and decorative baskets. This one stands out with its pretty bobble pattern and wide folded rim. The double base is very sturdy.



French Knitter Rug
The children will love it, because the rug is super colorful—as colorful as you want it to be. First we crochet a net. Then we make lots and lots of cords with the French knitter (don’t worry, I describe it very precisely, and it’s a crank-style French knitter, which works wonderfully). The cords are then threaded through the net. Go all the way around, and a unique rug for the child’s room is finished.



“Rustico” Basket
You can make this basket in your favorite colors. We crochet with several colors at the same time, creating an individual play of colors. For stability and shape, we carry a clothesline along with the basket. But we crochet it in, so it can’t be seen. You can make the basket in any sizes and shapes you like.



Storage Basket for Hanging
Girls love it. You can store your treasures in it, and the storage basket is also portable because it is worked onto a clothes hanger. That way you can carry it from room A to room B or even take it along to a friend’s house. Or fill it and give it to a little girl as a gift.



2 Colorful Little Buckets for Odds and Ends
Very pretty and practical for the desk. You don’t have to keep your scissors, rulers, and pens in an old can—there’s a prettier way. These two former yogurt buckets prove it. They were given a colorful cover.


Small Square Basket with Handle
Always lovely for many occasions or as a little decoration: a small basket with a handle.



Mosaic Blanket Made of Squares
This children’s blanket is beautiful, decorative, and functional. You can cover yourself with it, play with it, or simply spread it out decoratively during the day. We crochet lots of squares, which are then joined together to make a blanket.



“Sandsack” Doorstop
This 4-kg heavy doorstop guarantees that your open doors stay where they are. Drafts no longer stand a chance, and all little fingers are safe. On top of that, my grandson always practices “weightlifting” with the doorstop.

A little good ghost—everyone needs one, as a gift tag, bag charm, keychain, or in the car

Very easy to crochet, even for beginners, and a lovely gift




The bag that fits any Puky, tricycle, or balance bike

With this bag, you’ll make toddlers really happy. It was my granddaughter’s wish, and she gave me the idea. The bag is very sturdy and has a double bottom.




This cushion cover has two different sides.

Both are easy for experienced knitters to make.




Ear pads for headphones—very comfortable on the skin




The kindergarten bag with adjustable strap and double bottom




The lucky beetle oven mitts—a great eye-catcher in the kitchen




The shopping bag for the play store—filled with lemons and carrots

You’re sure to make toddlers happy with this, and not just at Christmas.




The colorful spring meadow on your table

It consists of floral decorations, coasters, placemats, and various egg cups and egg cozies. All pieces are easy to crochet.




The little pouch for 10 tissues—eco-friendly and decorative

The pouch is easy to crochet in different versions and makes a pretty gift or small hostess gift.




The pot cover for the poinsettia—the perfect gift wrapping

It’s very easy to crochet. The star appliqué can also be hung separately on the tree or on gifts.




The baby blanket—knitted with lots of heart

With this baby blanket made from cuddly soft merino yarn, the recipient can tell right away that there’s a lot of love in it. The hearts make this blanket something special, and the baby is sure to feel very comfortable in it.




Cute door guards—ideal for the home office, children’s room, toilet, and bathroom (value pack)

Both the bear and the owl reliably guard the door and clearly show when the room’s occupant does not want to be disturbed. Both are easy to crochet from leftover yarn, even for beginners with some crochet experience.

Both door guards are also available separately.

 


The gnome family with lots of functions

These cute gnomes can be crocheted as an Advent calendar, as gift packaging, as toys, as egg cozies, or simply as mini storage baskets. Any size is possible here, and leftover yarn practically melts away.




Gnome house or storage basket—both are possible




The tissue box with butterflies and hearts

A very pretty gift idea and great décor in any room. This way the tissues are always within reach. An ideal project for leftover yarn and eco-conscious makers.




A funny egg cozy set that brings good cheer

Filled with cotton wool or leftover yarn, the two can also be used as pincushions. Easy for beginners to make.

With all the Christmas preparations going on, have you thought about your windows too? These stars make decorating easy and fun!



These are two of a total of six stars, all made from photo cardstock using the same two colors of transparent paper and in the same style. The stars measure approximately 30 x 26 cm and are easy to recreate.

The back scrubber shower strap with a shell pattern is decorative and functional. 
This makes it the ideal gift for people who prefer practical gifts.

The back scrubber is a beautiful, useful bathroom accessory for bathing and showering for anyone who likes everyday comfort and/or has limited physical mobility.



Difficulty level: medium

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

The tea light holders shown here are just three ways to design your decorations: Whether you make them completely plain, decorate them with the motifs shown, or decorate them in any other way is entirely up to you. There are no limits to your creativity when it comes to color, either.



The holders are made of cardstock and measure approximately 14 x 14 x 2 cm; they’re easy to make and require no special prior experience.

In my shop, I can showcase several functional and useful creations. Take a look at them.
You can find more information under the corresponding link


Useful for scissors, pens, needles, and more

Glasses case and bookmark in one


Cutlery pouch


Cutlery pouch 2


Small crossbody bag for phone and mask


Small crossbody bag

Don’t forget the Christmas tree either: There’s surely still a little room on it for some new decorations.



These delicate, filigree bells are made from photo cardstock, are about 7 cm tall, easy to make, and very well suited even for beginners with a little crafting experience.

The large star made of fluffy sponge yarn can be used for bathing and showering or washing dishes, but it’s also a very beautiful decorative eye-catcher.

Even beginners with a little practice can crochet this star very easily and quickly.



You can find the crochet pattern for the decorative bath sponge star here

These two even make washing up after Christmas dinner fun:

The Sweet Little Foam Monsters

are absolutely crazy about the foam when washing dishes, showering, and bathing. They can also be crocheted by beginners with a little practice.



You can get the crochet pattern for the little foam monsters here



Dishcloth, Washcloth, and Potholder Basic Elegance

The pattern is incredibly easy to crochet, even for beginners, and still looks so refined and extraordinary.

The washcloths/potholders/dishcloths are so quick to crochet that you can make several of them in your favorite colors to match your decor in no time.



The crochet pattern for the washcloths/potholders/dishcloths is available here