New in July—the latest and greatest from July

Dear users, dear authors,
We need new patterns to keep crafters happy.
This thread features only the latest and the best. Get them now and make them right away so you’re always ahead of the curve. With the latest and best, you’re sure to get lots of compliments.

@Authors
please post your July 2016 patterns here.
Please include an image, a link, and a description.
Information about the materials, the crafting technique, the difficulty level, and what makes the pattern special must be included; otherwise, your promotional post here in the thread is wasted time, and surely no one wants that.
Good luck

These three cute rattles won’t just make babies’ hearts beat faster. Fluffy and soft, they fit nicely in a baby’s hand. When the baby shakes the rattle, they hear sounds, so the knight, princess, and pirate also have a lovely learning and entertainment effect. The rattles are therefore a great gift for a birth or christening. The crochet pattern includes the patterns for all three rattles, and thanks to the many pictures, the ebook is also great for beginners.

On the product page you’ll find all further information. You can get to this and to the pattern by clicking here: Baby rattle Knight - Pirate - Princess

For this year’s St. Martin’s parade, I made new lanterns in two sizes: leaves that were cut out of the sides of one lantern are used on the others – if you need two lanterns
that’s very practical.


Small lantern


Large lantern

Both lanterns are made from photo cardboard (construction paper) in black and transparent paper. The smaller one is approx. 21 cm tall, the larger one 27 cm. The templates for them are available both separately and together at a special bundle price.



The lanterns are very easy to make and also suitable for beginners.
In addition to craft templates, both lanterns come with two sets of instructions each: one as text only for printing, and one with pictures for the individual steps to view on the screen.

A slightly different kind of potholder.

It looks like a cube, doesn't it?

Crochet pattern for a potholder with a 3D look (cube)

The “cubes” are great

Thanks, Josefa.
I think the cubes turned out pretty well, too.

New in July
for all knitting
enthusiasts, here are
two knitted patterns. These two doorstops are real eye-catchers,
and an absolute must-have for summer,
knitted with size 3 needles and also suitable

for beginners. 1. Mr. or Mrs. Rabbit
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/16857/tuer-stopper-hase-2-varianten-gestrickt-von-dadade
2. The kangaroo even has room in its pouch for a gift,
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/16838/tuer-stopper-kaenguru-mit-baby-gestrickt-von-dadade

This special hairband isn’t just practical—it’s also a real feast for the eyes! The design is eye-catching and not at all difficult to crochet! https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/16991/haekelanleitung-haarband-zauberkreisel-kinder-teenies-erwachsene Available for a limited time at an INTRODUCTORY SPECIAL PRICE - 20% OFF SIZE:
All children’s and adult sizes: the pattern includes a detailed explanation of how to adjust the headband to fit any head circumference! MATERIAL:

• Cotton yarn, weight 2.5–3.5
• Crochet hook size 2 or 2.5 mm
• Velcro
  

PATTERN INCLUDES:

• Detailed step-by-step instructions with plenty of photos
  
• Extra photo tutorials (e.g. tips for easy color changes and crocheting over the ends (= no weaving in!))
  
• crochet chart



Completely carefree, the little kittens romp around with the mice. Aren't they just adorable? Get the
pattern for these sweet kittens now, including the pattern for the
little mouse.

Size:
Using the specified hook size (2.5), approx. 17 cm tall when sitting; will of course vary with other hook sizes

Stitches used:
You only need to be familiar with chain stitches, slip stitches, single crochet, and a magic ring.

Material:
- approx. 60 grams of yarn (depending on yardage and weight). E.g., Catania by Schachenmayr
- Crochet hook size 2.5
- optionally 2 googly eyes/safety eyes/buttons or similar
- stuffing

https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/16994/haekelanleitung-verspielte-katzenkinder

 

Crochet pattern for a “Ladybug” egg cozy
...this makes breakfast fun, because the cheeky little ladybug makes everyone laugh!!!



You can find the pattern here:
Ladybug Egg Cozy Pattern

• Length: 17 pages
• Easy to follow with plenty of explanations, an additional crochet chart, and pictures
• Difficulty level: medium

Materials

• Crochet hook, size 2–2.5 mm
• Schachenmayr Catania or similar cotton yarn (50 g/125 m), colors: black, red, white, green
• Scissors
• Sewing needle
• Thin black wire (2 mm) or similar (I searched for “black wire 2 mm” on Google and found several suppliers)
• Some stuffing for the head
• Black half-beads, approx. 4–5 mm in diameter (for the eyes) and 6–7 mm (for the dots on the wings) or small buttons
• Super glue

Required skills

• magic ring (Fadenring)
• chain stitches
• single crochet
• slip stitches
• half double crochet
• double crochet
• crab stitches (these will be explained again later)

This will finally bring summer to your table!



For all cat lovers…
With this pattern and your choice of colors, your little kitty will always be close by.

10–20 g of leftover yarn and a crochet hook. Some stuffing and a needle.
Single crochet, increases and decreases, chain stitches. Soon, this cute little cat will be dangling from your keychain or bag.
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/16856/haekelanleitung-schluesselanhaenger-katze

Absolutely adorable ones will soon be sitting around your place and clucking.

All you need is 15–20 grams of yarn and leftover yarn, a crochet hook, and an empty Kinder Surprise egg capsule (or yarn as an alternative), and you’re ready to go.
Chain stitches, slip stitches, double crochet, and half double crochet—and the little eye-catcher is finished!


A quick “click” to the pattern:
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/17021/haekelanleitung-huhn-herta-ein-entzueckender-allrounder

Have fun making it!

My new favorite piece—not just for summer.
A breezy crochet top—perfect for a casual or elegant look:
Here’s the pattern:
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/17074/lacarina-tolles-haekelshirt-schnell-amp-leicht-gehaekelt-gr-s-xl

Oh my, what a bug... what has landed on the breakfast egg? Right... a new egg cozy in the shape of a ladybug! :)



You can find the pattern for this funny little guy here:
Ladybug Egg Cozy Pattern

You will need:

• Crochet hook size 2 - 2.5 mm
• Schachenmayr Catania or similar cotton yarn (50 g/125 m), colors: black, red, white, green
• Scissors
• Sewing needle
• thin black wire (2 mm) or similar (I entered “black wire 2mm” on Google, and there are several suppliers)
• a little stuffing for the head
• black half beads, diameter approx. 4-5 mm (for the eyes) and 6-7 mm (for the spots on the wings) or small buttons
• Super glue

Skills needed

• magic ring, adjustable ring
• chain stitches
• single crochet stitches
• slip stitches
• half double crochet stitches
• double crochet stitches
• crab stitches (these are explained again)

Have fun making it and best wishes! 


Danie from crochetwithlove

It’s getting prehistoric at Ernst Wuschel.

Brand new to the lineup is the crochet pattern for Dino Wuschel, a cute little dinosaur—but don’t worry, he’s not dangerous and is always in a good mood.

You can find the pattern here:
Dino Wuschel

To go with my flock of chickens, the rooster is now finished too.

Just like for the chickens, you’ll need 15–20 grams of yarn and leftover yarn, a crochet hook, and an empty Kinder Surprise egg capsule (or yarn as an alternative)—and you’re all set.
Chain stitches, slip stitches, double crochets, and half double crochets—and your little eye-catcher is ready!


Click here for the pattern:
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/17106/haekelanleitung-hahn-herr-kikeriki-ein-entzueckender-allrounder

Have fun with your little flock of chickens!

Another lantern for the St. Martin's procession is finished!
The lantern is approx. 22 x 20 cm and made from photo cardstock and transparent paper. The lantern is actually easy to make, but confident handling of a craft knife and scissors is absolutely required here.

The idea for my new series "Fjord and Fjell" came to me on a trip through Norway. The intense colors of the stones, mosses, and lichens, the deep fjords, and the special light are fascinating...
The start of the series, and a pretty little "vacation crochet project," are the wrist warmers / arm warmers "JORDIS". They are quick and easy to crochet, and thanks to the gradient yarn, every piece is one of a kind!

You can download the crochet pattern for 2 sizes here:
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/16998/armstulpen-jordis-haekelanleitung-fuer-2-groessen-einfach

I also have a special little "treat" that's brand new for all fans of hand-knit socks, and everyone who wants to become one! You can download this sock knitting pattern for free!

Get the pattern for shoe sizes 35-42 right here:
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/17020/strickanleitung-socken-ana-s-in-groesse-35-42
Have lots of fun knitting and crocheting, everyone, and have a wonderful summer vacation!
Warm regards, Annette

Summer is finally here! And so is Surfer Steve. He is funny, charming, and witty, and looks great wherever he is. You can hang him on a bag, keychain, or in the car, set him up,
give him as a gift, or keep him for yourself. With his size of approx. 10 cm, he fits anywhere.

Even a beginner can crochet Steve, since the pattern explains the basics of amigurumi crochet. You can also learn the "loop stitch". Photos help along the way.
You need the following prior knowledge: crocheting chain stitches and single crochet.
Materials:

• Yarn in various colors (they don’t have to be the ones I used), with matching thicknesses. I used yarn that I could crochet with a size 3 crochet hook.
• A little stuffing
• Sew-on googly eyes, diameter 8 mm
• Crochet hook, yarn needle, scissors

The pattern is an illustrated PDF file that can be read on any computer.

Please also check out my other patterns: https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/users/RaB
Please rate the pattern after purchasing and trying it out. I appreciate criticism; after all, I always want to improve. ;-)

Crochet Pattern Dinosaur

Dive into the realm of dinosaurs and get the pattern for this lifelike Triceratops now.

Size:
Using the specified hook size and yarn weight, it is approx. 43 cm long and 17 cm tall.

Materials needed:
- approx. 130 g yarn (depending on yardage, here Catania 125 m/50 g)
- crochet hook size 2.5
- stuffing
- possibly 2 safety eyes (here 10 mm)

You will receive:
A very detailed illustrated PDF file with explanations all the way to the finished product. 24 pages with approx. 66 pictures.

https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/17202/haekelanleitung-dinosaurier-triceratops

  

Is the cute bumblebee still missing from your collection? Then grab the crochet pattern for Hendrik ♥
Suitable for ambitious beginners as well as advanced crocheters.
You’ll need cotton yarn with a length of 125 m per 50 g (e.g., Catania), Rico Baby Teddy Aran in yellow, and Phildar Phil Douce (or Katia Bombon) in black and white—and, of course, the appropriate crochet hooks.

Crochet Pattern: Hendrik the Bumblebee

With this pretty autumn wreath, those gray, rainy fall days are a little easier to bear, and the colorful shades of autumn will keep shining in your window well into winter.

 

The wreath is made from photo cardstock (construction paper) and transparent paper, and measures approx. 46 x 46 cm. No special skills are needed to make it, but you should not only be able to use a craft knife, you should also enjoy it—there is quite a lot of cutting to do here.
 
The motif also looks lovely as a paper cut, so it can also be made without transparent paper and used, for example, as wall or door decoration.

Raptor Crochet Pattern

Dive into the world of dinosaurs and get the pattern for this lifelike raptor now.

Materials needed:
- 100 g yarn (here cotton with a yardage of 125 m / 50 g
- Crochet hook size 2.5
- Stuffing
- 2 safety eyes, 10 mm, or 2 buttons

You will receive:
A very detailed PDF file with pictures and explanations up to the finished product. 24 pages with approx. 61 pictures.

https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/17423/haekelanleitung-raptor-dinosaurier

 

Many girls love ponies and horses. This cute pony can be crocheted even by beginners—for playing, cuddling, and as a bag charm.

It’s lots of fun, and you can crochet a whole herd in many bright colors.

Go to the pattern

Sunshine Bob is the ultimate good-mood maker! Who doesn’t immediately get Sunshine Reggae stuck in their head when they see him? Sunshine Bob is a knitted hand puppet that also makes a wonderful gift for adults longing for the Caribbean :-) His buddy, the Reggae Bobble, is of course also included in the pattern.

Here’s the pattern: CLICK

Dog lovers, take note.
Cool bandanas for your four-legged friends in sweet looks.
Both crochet patterns are beginner-friendly and perfect for using up leftover yarn.

to the "Paw" pattern, and from 07/26 the "North Sea" pattern will also be available.



If you ever need to wrap a small gift nicely, this little bag is just the thing!

 
 
Whether it’s a CD, a bag charm, cosmetics, jewelry, or something similar - this small bag, measuring approx. 15 x 17 x 6 cm, has just enough room for it. And because it’s very easy to make and its colors can be changed easily, you can use the same template to create many more bags that look completely different.

Fresh off the needles is this super-light mohair-silk loop scarf. The special feature: It is knitted with a double strand of gradient yarn, with the ball being unwound from the inside and outside at the same time. This blends the color gradients and creates a wonderfully soft mélange effect. The simple lace pattern with bobbles knits up quickly. The loop can be wrapped around twice and then sits close to the neck, but the length can be variably extended.
You can download the pattern here:
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/17513/loop-lily-strickanleitung-schnell-und-einfach
Have fun knitting,
Best, Annette