Brighten up bad weather with new craft projects

Dear users, dear authors,
the weather isn’t all that great. But that also means there’s plenty of time for relaxing crafting, since gardening will hardly be possible today.

Today is the last day of the big Easter Sale.
Maybe there’s something there for you?

Our authors are presenting everything here in this thread that can help you keep your good mood, so the gray weather outside can’t get to you anymore.

@Authors,
this is a promotional thread for all authors.
There is no quantity limit here in this thread.
A link and image, as well as material information, technique information, difficulty level information, and information about what makes the pattern special must be included. Good luck.

Häkelanleitungen für tolle Tücher

Schleswig-Holstein has so many wonderful beaches to offer, and of course they’re perfect for romantic walks. Since there’s always a light breeze here, a shawl like this is perfect. The shawls not only look elegant, they also offer a little protection from the wind.


The Snowdrop Shawl is a truly fantastic beginner shawl, because the pattern is very easy to follow. 


You only need one gradient yarn cake with 1000 m yardage (preferably one in delicate colors), plus your 3.5 mm crochet hook.





The Sunset Shawl enchants with its gorgeous color gradient, reminiscent of the sunset over the Flensburg Fjord. This shawl is also well suited for beginners. 


You only need one gradient yarn cake with 800–1000 m yardage and again your 3.5 mm crochet hook.




For these shawls, you only need to know the following stitches: 

chain stitches, slip stitches, single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet. 


The patterns each include a crochet chart, written instructions, and lots of photos to help you crochet them.

Crochet pattern Poncho "Elegance"

--> Get the pattern here 




Do you suddenly have to go to an after-work party or a romantic dinner and once again have nothing suitable to wear? How about an airy but truly elegant poncho?

You can crochet the poncho longer or shorter as you like by repeating the pattern repeats as desired. The 18-page pattern includes both a crochet chart and written instructions with lots of step-by-step photos.

A gauge is also provided, so you can crochet the poncho larger or smaller as you like.

Difficulty level: Easy

What you need:

Approx. 200–250 g of any gradient yarn cake – 4-ply with glitter thread – 1000–1200 m yardage, recommended hook size 3.5

Measurements for model L/XL
Shoulder opening approx. 55 cm 
Total width approx. 115 cm 
Length from neck to point approx. 50 cm in the center/35 cm side sections/43 cm to the corners

What you need to know:

chain stitches, single crochet, half double and double crochet, slip stitches

Little Lennox the Lion brings you those first summer vibes :-)

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Hello, everyone!! My name is Lennox, and I’m a small but proud little lion cub. I’ll be about 12 cm tall and am an absolutely reliable and loyal companion who’ll always make you smile! I’m house-trained and won’t be much trouble around the house. Overall, I’m very independent and perfect for becoming your new cuddle buddy ;-)What You Should Know

• Crocheting single crochet in spiral rounds
• How to make a magic ring
• Slip stitches
• Sewing the individual pieces together
• General basic knowledge of crochet

A 25-page crochet pattern with plenty of pictures for each step. I’ll also walk you through sewing the individual pieces together. Difficulty level: Easy, though you should have some experience working in spiral rounds. What you’ll need:

• Approx. 20g of yarn (Schoeller Stahl Zimba medium in color 0218) in the color you want your lion to be. The yarn should be suitable for a 3mm crochet hook (the Schoeller Stahl yarn recommends a 3.5mm hook, but it works great with a 3mm hook)
• Approx. 20g of yarn for the lion’s mane (I used fringed yarn, but it also works great with leftover yarn).
• White leftover yarn suitable for a 2mm crochet hook
• Brown yarn for the nose
• Safety eyes (8 mm)
• Stuffing
• Scissors, darning needle
• Stitch markers
• Pins to hold the individual limbs in place before sewing them together

Now let’s get started! Do you have any questions? Just send me a message, and I’ll reply as soon as possible :-)

When the weather’s bad, it’s nice to curl up at home and dream of better times. A knitting project is the perfect way to do that.
How about a goldfish bag?



As you can see, the fish have already set off toward the sunshine.
For the bag, you’ll need 2 skeins of cotton yarn (preferably in blue and yellow, with a yardage of 125m per 50g), a 3mm circular needle, a crochet hook of the same size for the handles, and three stitch markers. The bag fastens with a snap button.

You can find more information here.

There’s no such thing as bad weather for knitting and crocheting, because you can actually do handicrafts almost anywhere. Bring spring, summer, and vacation vibes into your home while you knit:

Knitting Pattern Triangular Shawl CHIEMSEE WAVES



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..with a fishing-net look.. (3 patterns)

With this triangular shawl in ocean colors, you can almost hear the waves of the Bavarian Sea, Lake Chiemsee. Whether on a Chiemsee steamboat crossing over to Fraueninsel or Herrenchiemsee Palace, or in a mountain café with a view of Lake Chiemsee – with this cuddly-soft lace shawl in the finished measurements 150 cm x 65 cm (or desired measurements), you’ll simply feel wonderfully cozy.

The download includes

• PDF knitting pattern, thoroughly illustrated and explained (21 pages) with a short version for printing
• PDF basic knitting techniques incl. crocheting chain stitches and crocheting slip stitches

These knitting skills are used:
casting on stitches, knit and purl stitches, increasing stitches from the strand between stitches, knitting through the back loop and purling through the back loop, yarn overs, knitting stitches together, slip-slip-knit decreases, binding off stitches.

Difficulty level: intermediate / easy for experienced knitters

Material:

Basically, any thin yarn of your choice can be used with the appropriate needle size + one needle size larger than recommended on the ball band.

Used here: 50 g light turquoise + 50 g darker turquoise
Also Merino Lace wool, hand-dyed, 100% merino, 50 g – 250 m for needle size 2.0 to 3.0; used here: circular knitting needles 3.0 with different cable lengths (60 cm for the beginning, then switch to 80 cm cable length), circular knitting needle 4.0 with at least 80 cm cable length; yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors; crochet hook size 2.5; pins for blocking.

My gauge with needle size 3.0: in stockinette stitch 30 sts = approx. 10 cm

This will put you in the mood for summer crochet:

Crochet Pattern Triangle Shawl FARBENSPIEL



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Cheerfully colorful – in your desired colors (also great for using up leftovers, if desired), this triangle shawl can be crocheted quickly in just a few evenings – very relaxing. and a wonderful gift for all kinds of occasions (Easter, Mother’s Day, birthday, Christmas, wedding, etc.). In classic colors, it’s lovely for a theater visit, or in bright colors for vacation and the beach.

• Also ideal for beginners
• NO gauge required
• for any yarn you like, any color choice – using up leftovers is also possible
• Shawl size as desired; measurements of the shawl shown: approx. 200 cm x 100 cm
• Illustrated PDF pattern incl. short version for printing (no crochet chart)

These crochet skills are enough:
chain stitches, single crochet, and slip stitches (all explained with pictures).

Materials:
Basically, you can use any yarn you like with a matching hook size; especially wonderful for thin yarns, lace yarns / gradient yarns (e.g., Bobbel cakes).

For the size crocheted here: approx. 350 g cotton yarn total, Limone/Catania, 100% cotton, 50 g – 125 m, any color choice, here 8 colors (partly using up leftovers); according to the yarn label for hook size 2.5 – 3.5; used here: 3.5 mm crochet hook.

We will also need: yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors. A stitch marker is helpful for beginners, pins for blocking.

When you knit this lightweight shawl in beautiful summer colors,
you’ll forget all about the bad weather outside!

All you need is 100 g of Schachenmayr Tahiti and a size 4 circular needle.

The knitting pattern consists of knit stitches and yarn overs,

and of course the pattern itself:

https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/25429/luftiges-dreiecktuch-in-sommerfarben-mit-fallmaschen

        Triangular Shawl in Summer Colors

When the weather’s bad, it’s nice to read a book. Snuggled up under a warm blanket, it’s very relaxing. All you need now is a bookmark.
This one is knitted in a lace pattern, ideally using slightly thinner cotton yarn, but you can also just use any leftover yarn you have on hand. You’ll need about 20 meters for a bookmark.
The pattern is written out row by row and also shown on a knitting chart.

You can find more details here .

Bright colors bring good cheer into my home. Crochet your world in color and bring yourself a little joy despite the bad weather.

Here are a few colorful ideas for you:

The "Smile" crochet pillow not only brings color into the living room, it is also cuddly soft. So you can use it either as a decorative pillow or as a snuggle pillow.
Here you can find the pattern: Crochet the "Smile" pillow


Egg cozies not only add color and good cheer to the breakfast table, they are also very practical. Because, as the name suggests, they keep eggs nice and warm...even for late risers. The "Butterfly Flight" egg cozies can be crocheted in all kinds of color combinations. And they make great gifts, too.
Here you can find the pattern: Crochet the "Butterfly Flight" egg cozies


In spring there are always chilly days, and there can be mild summer nights, too. How about this square hat? It is ideal for beginners, since you don't have to crochet any stitch increases or decreases. The ribbing can also be adjusted to any head size.
Here you can find the pattern: Crochet a square hat


All patterns include lots of photos and detailed step-by-step explanations. That's why they are easy for beginners to make, too. So bring some color into your home and start your new project.

When it’s gloomy, wet, and cold outside, why not crochet something fun to instantly brighten your mood?
So how about Schnecki Schneck and her friend Marinie ?

You’ll receive a detailed 26-page pattern with plenty of photos to help you recreate them quickly.
Schnecki is about 20 cm tall and 25 cm wide, and Marinie is about 10 cm tall and 6 cm wide.

Also suitable for beginners.

Required skills:
The pattern does not include a beginner’s tutorial. You should already know single crochet, half double crochet, the magic ring, increases and decreases, as well as chain stitches and slip stitches.

You’ll also need:

• approx. 100 g of yarn (hook size 3–4) in lilac
  
• approx. 50 g of yarn in the colors purple and apple green, plus scraps of brown, white, pink, black, and red
  
• Crochet hooks sizes 3.5 and 4.5
  
• A yarn needle, a darning needle, and stuffing
  
• Safety eyes, sizes 9 and 12 mm
  

Click here to go to the pattern 

Knitting for children always puts you in a good mood ;-)
And summer is sure to come!

A simply made girls’ jacket is something you need now and then in spring and summer, too!
The exceptional border makes all the difference.
This vest has no button band at all—and is therefore worn open.

This pattern is designed for sizes 98/104, 110/116, and 122/128.
However, the included cut and the gauge make it possible to make any size.

And here’s the pattern...

Freezing? No thanks! With a hot water bottle, cold temperatures can’t touch us, and with the MOLLY hot water bottle cover, snuggling up is even cozier!
The cover fits all standard 2-liter hot water bottles and knits up quickly on 4 mm needles!
So spruce up your hot water bottle right away with this pretty "turtleneck sweater" and get the knitting pattern here:

MOLLY hot water bottle cover

Have fun knitting and enjoy some springtime thoughts, from
Annette

I crochet the world the way I like it ;)
And right now I want spring, so my pattern LEANDRA has gotten a big brother, the lace-knit shawl

LEANDER

Feeling gloomy? No way! The SOLVEIG shawl puts me right back in an island mood! The textures and colors of mosses and lichens, blooming heather, wind and waves... quickly get that vacation feeling while knitting this wonderful shawl! The yarn "Malabrigo Sock" is wonderfully soft, with lots of beautiful vibrant colors! The alternating pattern stripes are easy to knit and well explained, so even advanced beginners will enjoy them! And because I feel like it, there is still a 20% discount on this knitting pattern for the whole of April!

Click now and you'll land directly at the knitting pattern and in that vacation feeling!




Happy knitting and lovely vacation dreams from
Annette

Baby Shoes Sunshine
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This little summer shoe is knitted in no time!
The pattern is for size 17-18
Material
Set of double-pointed needles size 3
30 g variegated yarn
Scrap yarn in white
Crochet hook 2.5 to 3

Difficulty
easy - medium (suitable for beginners) Basic knitting skills are required.

Pattern
PDF format
The process is explained in detail step by step with pictures and written instructions.

Baby Set for Christening, Sizes 68–74 (86–92)