New blog posts for May 2025 + captivating blog highlights: read now

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have you already read the new blog posts / the lovely free patterns and the blog highlights? If not, click now and enjoy the best of the blog.

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Strawberry season is about to begin, and so is the summer month of JUNE......

Here I have a lovely little cross-stitch picture for you, perfect for your decorative table with strawberry motifs. 

In my blog post, I have provided the embroidery motif for you. I make color suggestions and show you how you can sew your stitched picture into a small cushion. Or would you prefer a picture for the wall?

Click here to go to my blog.

Are you looking for ideas for the upcoming start of school for your favorite school kids? To be perfectly prepared, a pencil holder for the new desk is a must. Why not make it in the shape of a pencil? We have the perfect pattern ready for you: 

Free pattern for a creative pencil holder

That way, everything has its place, and together with the excited soon-to-be school kids, you can create the perfect pencil holder! What are you waiting for? Grab your hooks and let’s crochet something with love!

I used my colorful leftover yarn in a crocheted blanket. If you’d like to make it yourself, you’re warmly invited to do so. The blog post includes a detailed pattern and a crochet chart. Of course, you can also crochet the blanket in a single color. The size is variable.

I hope you enjoy making it.
Warm regards from Ina

--> Here’s the blog post “Crochet a Colorful Blanket from Leftover Yarn”



Here’s what the pattern looks like up close:



And here’s what it could look like if you make it with solid-colored bouclé yarn:

Today I’d like to draw your attention to my new blog post.
This time, I’ve brought a little dead tree back to life for you.

You can also hang the pieces in other places in the garden, on the patio, or on the balcony.
You don’t need to let a tree die for it. ;-)

Ideal for using up leftover yarn, e.g. cotton yarns in many colors.
You’ll also need a bit of decoration, e.g. beads, and then you’re ready to get started.

I’ll also reveal in my post what you need to do to make the sunbeams sparkle.
Stay tuned!

Click here and start your new garden decor today.

I have something lovely for all crochet beginners, or for anyone who wants to refresh their crochet skills with a straightforward project. We only crochet chain stitches and single crochets. In the end, we have beautiful and practical potholders. You can put them to good use yourself or give them as a gift to someone dear to you.

All you need is 2 skeins of cotton yarn and 1 crochet hook. Let’s get started!

--> Click here for the free blog post "Crocheting Potholders for Beginners"

I hope you enjoy making them.
Warm regards from Ina



 

I’ve written down my first attempts at using the sewing machine for you.
From a large piece of fabric and a few straight seams, I’ve created a new canopy for our Hollywood swing.

Curious?

Click here

For this colorful summer hat, I gathered up my leftover cotton yarn.
Each section of color corresponds to a small ball of yarn that I crocheted.
The crocheted hat is made of chain stitches, single crochet stitches, slip stitches, and double crochet stitches.
With its wide brim, it protects you from the sun.

https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/blog/4300/gratisanleitung-fuer-bunten-haekelhut

If you’ve always wanted to crochet something truly special for your decor,
then I can recommend my new blog post to you.

There I show you how to crochet this fantastic doily.

Click here for the illustrated step-by-step pattern



You can use it on its own or crochet several of them and join them into something really big.
Several pieces can become tablecloths, bedspreads, baby blankets, table runners, center mats, table bands, and more. On its own, the crocheted piece works well as a coaster or small doily.

The size depends on the yarn used and your crochet tension.
In general, you can use any yarn you have at home.

Try it out and see whether you enjoy crocheting the doily.
Based on your first crocheted piece, you can calculate the yarn needed for large joined crochet pieces or determine it by weighing.

Mona (Froschoma_Mona) wishes you lots of joy crocheting

I sewed two more cushion covers from the fabric scraps left over from sewing the roof for the porch swing.
They have a snap fastener closure.

For the free sewing pattern, please click HERE 

Are you in the mood for a small, lightweight summer scarf?



I like to wear something light draped around my neck even in warmer temperatures. To protect against the wind or the sun. It doesn’t have to be much; my scarf should just give me a nice, comfortable feeling. 

That’s how this scarf, with a cable pattern and an openwork pattern, came to be. 

Stop by my blog and see whether you like my free pattern. 



Click here to go to the “Small and Light” scarf.