Decor, Practical + Useful: Download Summer Highlights Now

Dear users, dear authors,
Are you in the mood for new summer decor, useful and functional items, or simply gorgeous designs? Then you’ve come to the right place in this thread. 

@Authors,
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Cozy reading time : in nice weather on the balcony or patio, in bad weather in the living room—this way you can always enjoy summer!


For completely relaxed reading in a lounge chair, on the couch, or in an armchair, this practical and decorative reading bone pillow.If you crochet it yourself, you can use up lots of colorful leftover yarn.


Add a cold drink that can be covered outdoors with these practicalglass coasters and covers
so that no insects can fall in.


Or would you rather have a hot cup of tea? For an intimate "Tea for two," this prettyplacemat serves as decoration.


Of course, you’ll also have the matching bookmark close at hand when you need to pause your exciting story.


And when a cool breeze comes up, you can cover yourself with your colorful temperature blanket and stay warm and cozy.

Do you like tablecloths? How about these designs?

Crochet pattern for the centerpiece "Nordsee"You can make it with any yarn you like and the matching hook size. You can also adjust the size individually.

Click here and you’ll go directly to the pattern:



Example here:

• 1450 m / 3-ply gradient yarn → finished size: approx. 0.95 m x 0.95 m
• crochet hook suitable for the yarn (here needle size 2.5)
• possibly 4 stitch markers → for marking the corners

Crochet pattern for the centerpiece "Tischgeflüster"

Click here and you’ll go to the pattern:




Material: The size depends on the yarn weight, hook size, and crochet style.Example here:
- 1050 m / 3-ply gradient yarn → finished size: approx. 1 m x 1 m
- crochet hook suitable for the yarn (here needle size 2.5)
- possibly 4 stitch markers → for marking the corners


Crochet pattern for the centerpiece "Sonnenlicht"

A simple but beautiful tablecloth; it’s definitely an eye-catcher. You can customize the size and make it with any yarn you like and the matching hook size.

Click here and you’ll go directly to the pattern:




Material: The details depend on the size, crochet style, hook size, and yarn weight!1st example: approx. 90 cm x 90 cm

• 1100 m / 3-ply gradient yarn
• needle size 2.5

Crochet pattern for the centerpiece "Frühlingsbote"

You can make it in 2 different sizes and with any yarn you like and the matching hook size.


Click here and you’ll go directly to the pattern:




Material: The details depend on the size, crochet style, hook size, and yarn weight!

Small version: approx. 85 cm x 85 cm → 850 m (here 3-ply gradient yarn) - here needle size 2.5
Large version: approx. 1 m x 1 m → 1400 m (here 3-ply gradient yarn) - here needle size 2.5

In summer, every year brings a very special event for many children — the first day of school. It’s exciting and something truly special. Of course, a school cone filled with lots of great things is part of it. These washcloths featuring a schoolgirl or schoolboy make a lovely gift to go with it:



Knitting pattern SET Washcloths "School Child Girl & Boy" - very easy



These washcloths or dishcloths are also perfect for summer (and bring joy in the other seasons too):



Knitting pattern Washcloth / Dishcloth "Sun Greeting" - very easy





Knitting pattern SET all 12 Zodiac Signs - Dishcloths / Washcloths - very easy



With this pattern, you can knit little squares at your leisure, and they’re even suitable for crafting on the go. Only at the very end do you crochet everything together. You can really let your creativity run wild and create completely individual works of art!



Knitting pattern "Squares" 12 Motifs + A-Z for Blankets, Accessories etc.



You can find many more designs that are easy and ideal for knitting in summer, because they’re small and can also be knitted on the balcony or in the garden, in the collection "Beautiful and Very Easy".

These shopping nets are useful for grocery shopping. Always in your handbag, they have room for quite a few things to carry home. 

They are crocheted in spiral rounds, and the pattern repeat goes over 2 rounds. 



I really enjoy giving away these cotton-crocheted dishcloths. This model is also great for crocheting up smaller leftover yarns. The pattern is simple and covers just one row. 



This tablecloth is crocheted from individual flowers, which are joined to the already crocheted ones in the final row. This lets you choose the spot for the new color nicely, and the blanket keeps changing its shape. 

For summer, I’m showing various designs 

Socks for sandals 
Open summer socks 


For an outdoor garden party 
Lantern 

More designs in the collection 


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Various tablecloth weights can be used for the party in just the same way. 
Lighthouse and other tablecloth weights 


More tablecloth weights here 


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The dolls need suitable clothing for summer too. 
Shorts for doll size 32 cm

More clothing for doll size 32 cm

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A dress for another doll 
Dress for doll size 38 cm

Doll dress for doll size 23 cm

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For another doll in size 43 cm
Shorts and accessories 


Summer clothing 


You can find more designs in my shop. 
If you need information about the featured designs, please click on the caption. 

New in my shop: TIFFY pencil case, a fold-out case with a zippered compartment and elastic loops for pens and pencils. Practical for using up scraps, lovely as a gift, ideal for learning to sew :).

The ebook includes an illustrated sewing tutorial, a lookbook with design examples, and the sewing pattern (2-page PDF, no gluing).

You can find the pattern here.

Is it time for a new tea light holder? Or maybe even several?

If you love surrounding yourself with flowers, then you’re sure to love these tea light holders . You can design them in a single color, with a color gradient, or in an unusual color combination—just the way you like it.



The tea light holders are made of photo cardstock and are approximately 13 cm in diameter. Thanks to the illustrated craft instructions, even beginners can easily recreate them.

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Decorative, functional, useful ... exactly my kind of thing. I love making things for myself and my home that look beautiful and are useful. Here are a few ideas from me. I hope you enjoy looking at them and making them yourself.

Warm regards from Ina

Knitted Blanket with Fringe
Ideal for leftover yarn and for knitting beginners with perseverance. We only knit knit stitches and don’t have to weave in any ends.



Colorful Craft Bucket
It is crocheted from lots of colorful leftovers and has many pockets all around where you can store your tools. The current project goes into the bucket, so you always have everything together that you need at the moment.



Water Lily Cushion Cover
It consists of 2 parts, and even the buttons are crocheted. The cushion looks very decorative.



Colorful Round Rug
Here everyone can crochet with their favorite colors to their heart’s content. Each rug will be one of a kind.



Insoles Made from Felted Wool
This falls under the “functional and useful” category. You can easily make insoles for your boots, clogs, etc. yourself from leftover felted wool. With templates for the sizes.



Advent Calendar
Yes, it’s still 5 months away, but if you start now, you’ll be on the safe side. And with 3 grandchildren, that would already be 72 pockets ;-) The pockets are crocheted and filled, then arranged or hung up. You can also place them on the breakfast table for little surprises, so they can be used all year round.



Cushion Cover “African Flowers”
This cushion always looks beautiful and fits in any child’s room or in the garden. You can crochet it in your favorite colors.



Square Basket
With its size of 32 x 32 cm, it is a good size and can hold all kinds of treasures. Ideal for your current knitting project or magazines.



Mosaic Blanket Made of Squares
You can never have enough blankets. This one is crocheted from many individual squares.



Hanging Storage Basket
Very well suited for your children’s treasures—or also for the bathroom. You have everything together and can carry it from A to B. It could also make a nice gift for a little girl, filled with goodies.



2 Colorful Little Buckets
These were once large yogurt buckets from the discount store. Far too good to throw away. You can dress them up colorfully and store your pens and odds and ends in them.



Candy Cushion
With just 2 colors, you can crochet beautiful, fun cushions for children.



Knitting Nancy Rug
Each rug will be one of a kind. Making the Knitting Nancy cords is fun for children too. We use a crank knitting mill for this.



Rustico Basket
The basket is very sturdy because we carry a clothesline along inside. This also regulates the curve of the basket. We crochet with several strands, so we get interesting color effects.


Round Basket with Mesh Pattern
You can make the basket in different sizes. The base is sturdy. Lovely as a little craft basket. You could also give it to a crafting friend filled with yarn.

So that all your pens are in one place, clearly organized and easy to reach, there are pen holders. Like this one here, which you can make yourself and decorate to your taste.



The pen holder is made from photo cardstock, approx. 11 cm wide and 8 cm tall. It is easy to make and also well suited for skilled beginners. Tip: The holder can also be used as a container for small office items, such as paper clips, erasers, and similar things.

Toys that also serve a practical purpose—these are the designs I’ve crocheted for my grandchildren. These are the ones they asked for:


A bag with a double bottom that fits perfectly on a Puky, tricycle, or balance bike. It’s very durable.

See the crochet pattern




Bags are very popular with toddlers. This bag grows with your child thanks to an adjustable shoulder strap. It can also be used as a preschool bag.

See the crochet pattern




A play store also needs a little shopping bag. Even beginners with basic skills can easily crochet this one and fill it with lemons and carrots.

See the crochet pattern




Toddlers love to imitate everything, including cooking meals for their dolls. Here, you can crochet an entire meal—including breakfast. My grandchildren were absolutely thrilled with it and played with it a lot.
Using leftover yarn, you can crochet toast, a fried egg, butter, pasta, and vegetables. It’s very simple.

See the crochet pattern

Dishcloths and washcloths can be decorative and useful at the same time. Here you can knit six different patterns and use up lots of leftover yarn. Very easy, even for beginners with basic skills.

Go to the knitting pattern




These washcloths with a heart are just as easy to knit and make a wonderful gift.

Go to the knitting pattern




You can knit the matching guest towel to go with them. A very lovely gift for your favorite people.

Go to the knitting pattern




This knitted peace dove is a real eye-catcher—a very special washcloth, dishcloth, or potholder.

Go to the knitting pattern




You can knit a doll blanket or baby blanket with a heart using this pattern. Decorative and useful.

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You can knit a colorful patchwork blanket from lots of thick leftover yarn with this pattern. All the pieces have different patterns. A real eye-catcher that brings color into your life.

Go to the knitting pattern




A spring meadow in every season—you can crochet one for yourself with this pattern. All pieces are easy to make, even for beginners with basic skills.

Go to the crochet pattern




These beetle potholders are an eye-catcher in any kitchen. Very easy and suitable for beginners, too.

Go to the crochet pattern




Eco-friendly and decorative: this little pouch for 10 tissues. Great for your handbag and easy to crochet.

Go to the crochet pattern




This large decorative cover for a tissue box goes nicely with it. It can be crocheted very easily from leftover yarn.

Go to the crochet pattern




This decoration invites you to play. The little gnomes are great to crochet as an Advent calendar, and the house can also be used very well for leftover yarn, needles, and small items.

Go to the crochet pattern for the value set
(Note: The house and the gnomes are also available separately.)

I’d also like to show you these two door hangers that guard the room. They protect the room’s occupant from unwanted visitors. Kids absolutely love them! But they’re also great for a home office.

The door guards come as a little bear or an owl. It’s best to crochet both right away. They’re very easy to make using leftover yarn.

Go to the crochet pattern for the door guard bear




Go to the crochet pattern for the *Ruhu* door guard owl

This colorful pencil holder brightens up any child's room. It is decorative, sturdy, and very practical with its compartments of different heights.



The pencil holder is made from photo cardstock and decorated with patterned paper. It is approx. 12.5 cm wide, 9.5 cm high, and easy to make. The pattern for the patterned paper shown can be downloaded together with the pattern.

Even a crochet or knitting project you've started can serve as decor.
Use a pretty hand-crocheted basket for that.
This little basket is ideal for 100 g of yarn and 1 pair of socks:

Click here to go to the pattern



Potholders and matching placemats are useful and decorative at the same time.

Click here to go to the potholder pattern


Click here to go to the placemat pattern



Opened packs of tissues in every handbag, on every table, in every pants pocket?
No more!
Store the tissues in the practical tissue holder.
Refillable at any time and pretty to look at as decor.

Click here to go to the pattern
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Soap scraps of all kinds can go into this cute little bag to be
collected and used up until nothing is left.
Can also be used for Advent calendars. Pack little things inside – done!

Click here to go to the pattern
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Reusable gift bags that can be used as a net for fruit and vegetables or as a net for balls and other small items.
They take up little space in your bag and weigh only a few grams.

Click here to go to the pattern
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Practical bed slippers aren't only useful in bed; they also keep your feet warm on the couch or in an armchair.
Knit them up quickly with thick yarn, and you'll soon have an assortment of bed slippers for the whole family.

Click here to go to the pattern
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Have fun making them, Mona (FroschomaMona)