Make children’s eyes light up

Dear users, dear authors,
Christmas isn’t just a commercial holiday—it’s also a celebration of love. The magic of Christmas is especially felt by children. If you’d like to bring joy to your own child, a grandchild, or another child this Christmas, stay tuned, download the right pattern right away, and get started.

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Baby Dragon Jimmy 
(Suitable for beginners)




You definitely won’t need a dragon slayer for this enchanting little dragon. With his little outstretched arms, Jimmy simply makes you want to hug and cuddle him. The little dragon is approx. 34 cm tall and almost 28 cm wide, and is also suitable for beginners. Across 24 pages, I show how Jimmy, the little baby dragon, is made, with lots of pictures, text, and stitch explanations in table form. Just give him a try—you’ll love him ;)

What you need for this:

Polyester yarn, various brands (I used, for example, Gründl Happy, Real’s house brand, and Karstadt) 50 g = 120 m yardage/100 g = 250 m yardage :

• Turquoise approx. 250 g
• Dark purple approx. 30 g
• Light purple approx. 60–80 g
• White fabric scrap for eyes and tongue + red and black permanent marker + a little glue
• Thicker craft wire for tail and wings (if the dragon is for children, I would leave out the wire)
• 3.5 mm crochet hook, yarn needle and scissors, and stuffing material

Optional for a stable standing/sitting position:

• Fill a small bag with bird sand

What you need to know:

MR = Magic Ring M = stitch FM = single crochet Lm = chain stitch zusm. = together
verdp. = double stitch vMg. = front loop hMg. = back loop

Every child loves dinosaurs. Dive into the prehistoric world and quickly grab the pattern for this lifelike raptor.

Size: Using the specified hook size and yarn weight, it is approx. 42 cm long and 24 cm tall.



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Required materials:

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

Or how about this Triceratops? It was designed to be true to nature, too.
Size:With the specified hook size and yarn weight, it is approx. 43 cm long and 17 cm tall.


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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)

Or this gigantic Brachiosaurus. This herbivore is a peaceful fellow and a MUST for every dino fan.

Size:
Using the specified yarn and hook size, the dinosaur has an impressive length of approx. 88 cm and a height of approx. 30 cm. With a larger
hook size and thicker yarn, it will of course turn out correspondingly larger.




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Materials needed:

• 260 g cotton yarn (yardage of 125 m / 50 g)
• Crochet hook size 2.5
• 2 safety eyes, 6 mm, or alternatively 2 buttons
• Stuffing

All dinosaurs in my shop are also available as sets of 2 or 3.

Girls are famously into horses...here comes Crazy Horse, the completely crazy horse. He has every reason to show his teeth, because he is head over heels in love
with his sweet mare.

Size:

• with hook size 2.5, approx. 29 cm from hoof to ears
• with hook size 3, approx. 37 cm from hoof to ears

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Materials needed:

• without mane and tail, approx. 85 g yarn (here in the main image: mercerized cotton “Alize Bahar” with a yardage of 260 m/100 g)
• crochet hook size 2.5
• 2 safety eyes/comic eyes (here 2.5 cm high)/buttons, or embroider the eyes
• stuffing

Cats are always a hit with children, too. Aren’t they just perfect for cuddling? Get the pattern for these sweet little kittens now, including the pattern for the
little mouse.

Size:With the specified hook size (2.5), approx. 17 cm tall when sitting; of course, this varies with other hook sizes



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Material:

• approx. 60 grams of yarn (depending on yardage and weight), e.g., Catania by Schachenmayr
• crochet hook size 2.5
• possibly 2 googly eyes/safety eyes/buttons or similar
• stuffing

And here comes Waldemar—he is absolutely crazy about bones and doesn’t like to let go of his. Get the pattern for this cute bone hunter now.

Size:With the specified hook size (2.5), he is approx. 17 cm tall


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Materials:

• approx. 85 grams of yarn (depending on yardage and weight), e.g., Catania by Schachenmayr
• Crochet hook size 2.5
• possibly 2 googly eyes/safety eyes/buttons or similar
• Sewing needle
• Scissors
• Stuffing
• possibly 1 button

Waldemar is also available in the Christmas version and as a soccer fan in my shop

Finger puppets are quick to crochet from a few bits of leftover yarn and are very popular with children. Since they fit into any handbag, you can take them anywhere, and then they can chase away boredom—on car rides, in the doctor’s waiting room, or even when you have to lie sick in bed.
In my shop you’ll find lots of different patterns for finger puppets:
Does your child love animals? Then these jungle animals are sure to be just right:

Pattern here:Hippo, lion, little monkey

or would they prefer these:


Pattern: Elephant, giraffe, crocodile

Or does your child love Kasperle puppet characters?

Here is a special offer for the 10 best-known Kasperle puppet characters:
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/20412/sparangebot-10-fingerpuppen-kasperletheater
And if you don’t have that much time left to crochet them all: The patterns for the Kasperle puppet characters are also available in packs of 2: Kasperle and Grandmother, Gretel and Seppel, Robber and Policeman, or Princess and King.
Just take a look in my shop:https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/store/ruthk

All children love lions. They look great, and they're also really strong—the ideal protectors at night! Nelson is a truly cuddly friend for all children, and he’s a lot of fun to knit.

Here’s the pattern: Click!

Coco is a wonderful gift for girls. With her big green eyes and lovely cape, she invites you to play and cuddle. And the best part: The pattern for her little brother Jacques is included for free!
Do you feel like knitting a special cat? Then take a look here:

Click! To the pattern ...

Are you looking for THE perfect gift for little boys?
How about Herbärt the construction worker?

Herbärt is a hardworking bear who loves spending his time on the construction site. His tool belt has plenty of room for his tools. Since safety is very important to him, he always wears his safety vest and helmet while working. After the work is done, he can take off his work clothes and enjoy his evening as a regular teddy bear.

The finished bear will be about 30 cm tall.



For one bear, you will need the following:

♦Crochet yarn in your desired colors, recommendation: cotton with a yardage of 125 m / 50 g. (One skein per color was enough for me, but if you are buying specifically for the project, you should get 2 of the fur color)

♦Craft stuffing or similar

♦Safety eyes in your desired size

♦One button

I assume that, as passionate crocheters, you already have the right crochet hooks and a sewing needle at home. :-)

You should know the following: crocheting in rounds, crocheting in rows, chain stitches, single crochet, double crochet, half double crochet, color changes, decreases and increases.

If anything should be unclear, there are links to online videos at the end of the pattern that explain these basic crochet skills.

And here you can get the pattern! Until Christmas, even with a 40% discount! 

I hope you have lots of fun making it! :-) 

SAY IT WITH ANGELS! Give the gift of happiness, friendship, protection, love, good cheer, and Christmas cheer.

These 6 girl angels also make a wonderful gift for children, because everyone can use a lucky angel or a guardian angel.

You can mix and match the hairstyles, angels, and accessories however you like. Would you rather crochet the lucky angel in purple, or the guardian angel with curls at the sides? With this pattern, you can let your creativity run wild.

You’ll find all additional information—including the materials needed, the stitches used, and the pattern—here: Pattern for 6 Girl Angels

By the way, the pattern also comes with a free add-on where I show you how to crochet a stroller chain from the angels.

The sparkle in a baby’s or child’s eyes is simply unbeatable... ;-)

How about a cute comfort blanket?

For more details, just click on the image.

May we introduce ourselves: Flitzi & Poldi. We are two cute little helpers that no young child can resist. Nee-naw, even for the littlest ones.

When finished, the figures are approx. 9 cm tall and 14 cm long.
You will receive a detailed 14-page pattern with lots of photos for quick crocheting.

Also suitable for beginners


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Whether for Christmas or a birthday—this doll clothing is guaranteed to make little girls’ hearts beat faster. They’ll immediately carry over their dolls with excitement, and the big fashion show can begin.

There are three versions:
1. Crocheted series “Swing” with swinging dresses, hats, and bags
2. Crocheted series “Chic & Sexy” —here everything is cut more to fit the figure, and the hats are more sophisticated too
3. Knitted elegant evening dress with an exciting neckline







So, what makes your heart beat faster? Doesn’t this bring back memories of your own childhood too? And how lovely would it be to give such lovingly handmade clothing together with a doll ...

I wish you lots of joy crocheting and knitting—Yours, Ina