Happy Weekend

Dear users, dear authors,
the week is over, the work is done. Now it's time for crafting and for the garden. Time outdoors will be wonderful.
Here in this thread you'll find patterns that are perfect for the weekend, for crafting in the garden, that have summery motifs, and that are simply fun.
Start crafting now.

@Authors, this is a promotional thread for all our authors. 2–3 patterns per CP author are enough.
Please link directly to the respective pattern; do not include a general shop link. Link and image, as well as material info, technique info, difficulty level info, and details about what makes the pattern special, must not be missing.

This poncho is perfect for cool summer evenings. Just slip it on, maybe tighten the collar, and the weather won’t bother you anymore.
The poncho is crocheted in rounds and is definitely doable even for ambitious beginners.

The pattern includes the following 3 size/measurement options:

• Children ages 8–12
• Women’s size 36–42
• Women’s size 44–48/50

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Materials needed:

• For women’s size 36–42, I used approx. 1400 m of 4-ply yarn (for larger/smaller sizes, plan for correspondingly more/less)
• 2 crochet hooks suitable for the yarn (size 3.5 + size 4 were used here)

Crochet patterns for outdoors

Details & pattern

Outdoor time  =  soccer time

This timeless door wreath can be worked on in a relaxed way in the garden. Quickly make an appliqué, or crochet some “green” for the wreath for a while in one go.
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Details & pattern

Round by round, the maritime anchor motif is crocheted. This little bag brings vacation vibes while crocheting, and it also works great on the terrace or in the garden.

It is crocheted using the waistcoat stitch in tapestry technique. The waistcoat stitch is explained in the pattern.

Mini Ladybug Matilda crochet pattern
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Hello everyone, my name is Matilda and I am a cute little ladybug girl. I absolutely love spring and summer and would so love to become your new cuddle buddy :-) . I am only about 7 cm tall (8 cm with antennae) and therefore fit perfectly on or in any bag, as well as on your keys if you would like to use me as a keychain. I also make a wonderful gift and put a smile on everyone’s face.What you need to crochet me

• Approx. 10 g yarn (Catania fine in black), plus approx. 8 g yarn in red (I used Schoeller Stahl Baby Cotton here). The yarn you use should definitely be suitable for a 2 mm crochet hook
• 2 mm crochet hook
• Some felt from which you can cut out the spots
• Googly eyes and superglue
• Scissors, yarn needle, stitch marker
• If you would like to use me as a keychain, a key ring
• Stuffing
• A sewing needle to sew on the spots
• a white thread for the mouth

Length 16-page crochet pattern with lots of pictures showing everything step by step 
Difficulty level Easy. You should know the basic crochet techniques: making a magic ring, crocheting single crochet stitches and slip stitches, increases and decreases, sewing on individual parts, as well as crocheting double crochet stitches and increasing them.

Crafting in the garden...grab a lounge chair, get your yarn ready, and pick up those hooks and needles! Here I’d like to introduce you to a few patterns from my shop that are especially well suited for crocheting in the garden. They work up quickly, you don’t have to take much with you, and combining bright colors for them is simply fun. Just right for the colorful shades of the garden.

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These little cakes or chocolates are a lovely crochet project for in between, and you can also use them to make little bakers and play shop owners happy.
Here you can find the pattern and more information about the required materials and yarn: Crochet pattern - Crochet chocolates for the play kitchen / play shop


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You can use the crocheted-around jars “Lichterschein” as new decoration for your patio right after crocheting them. In the evening, over a glass of wine on the patio, they’ll create atmospheric light.
Here you can find the pattern and more information about the required materials and yarn: Crochet pattern - Crochet “Lichterschein” lantern


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While butterflies flutter around you and colorful flowers bloom, you can crochet the matching egg cozies.
Here you can find the pattern and more information about the required materials and yarn: Crochet pattern - Crochet “Schmetterlingsflug” egg cozy

Lenny and Leana the Wiggly Lions Crochet Pattern
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Hello, everyone! Our names are Lenny and Leana, and we belong to the extremely rare breed of wiggly lions. We’re about 17 cm tall when sitting and 30 cm long in total including the legs. We’re really very cuddly, house-trained, and tame :-). Our mom says we’re easy to crochet and therefore suitable for beginners. You should know how to do the following: crochet single crochet, increase and decrease single crochet stitches, sew on individual parts, make slip stitches, and create a magic ring. What you’ll need:

• Approx. 60g of yarn in yellow/beige or orange, depending on what color you want your lions to be. My boy is made with Schoeller Stahl’s Zimba Medium in color 0218. The girl is also made with Schoeller Stahl’s Zimba Medium in color 0022. The yarn recommends using a 3.5mm crochet hook, but I crocheted with a 3mm hook.
• Leftover white yarn for the cheeks and the belly. This leftover yarn should also be suitable for a 3mm hook
• Approx. 20 g of yarn for the mane; I used “fringe yarn” from the Schachenmayr “Brazilia” line, color 1027, lot 2206.
• Yarn for the nose and mouth, as well as a thin black thread for the eyebrows and the dots on the cheeks.
• 3mm crochet hook
• Stuffing
• Darning needle and scissors
• 10mm safety eyes
• Pins to hold the limbs in place while sewing them on
• Stitch marker

Length: 27 pages of detailed crochet instructions with lots of pictures showing everything step by step. I won’t leave you in the lurch when it comes to sewing on the individual parts, either!
Difficulty level: Easy, suitable for beginners. However, you should already have experience working in spiral rounds and have a basic understanding of crochet.

Unicorn Egg Cup Crochet Pattern
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Brighten up your breakfast table with these cute unicorn egg cups. The unicorn egg cups will put a smile on your face first thing in the morning. They make great gifts and are real eye-catchers :-) What you’ll need:

• Approx. 20g of white yarn, suitable for a 3mm crochet hook. I used 100% cotton, which makes the egg cup nice and sturdy.
• Scraps of pink yarn (for the unicorn’s mouth), also suitable for a 3mm hook
• Scraps of white yarn, suitable for a 2mm hook (for the ears)
• Scraps of purple or yellow/gold yarn, suitable for a 2mm hook (for the horn)
• Yarn for the mane and tail
• 6mm safety eyes
• stuffing
• Scissors, darning needle, stitch markers

16-page crochet pattern with plenty of pictures
Difficulty level: Easy—you should be familiar with the basic crochet techniques (making a magic ring, crocheting in spiral rounds, single crochet, sewing on the individual pieces...). The pattern is worked entirely in single crochet, so it’s also suitable for beginners.

A lovely weekend project is this crocheted scarf in summery colors, which is also easy to take along if you're planning a trip.

Here’s the pattern.



It is actually very easy to crochet: double crochet and chain stitches, that’s all. The small cables are also crocheted from double crochet and explained in a tutorial with pictures.
You’ll need 2 skeins of sock yarn and a 3.5 mm crochet hook. The pattern is very intuitive and easy to remember.

This scarf is knitted from a cool cotton-blend yarn—ideal for sitting outside in the sun and letting your mind wander.

You can find it here.



Using thick yarn on 6mm needles, you’ll make quick progress and feel a sense of accomplishment right away. The simple lace pattern is easy to pick up, guaranteeing a relaxing knitting experience.

             


 Fussel and Flocke     

An owl in the garden... owls bring good luck, herald the blessing of children, and make sure your garden doesn’t get overpopulated with too many other animals ;-)

Approx. 200 g hat yarn (150g/165m) for the body and approx. 100 g fluffy yarn or mohair-style yarn for the rest. Hook size 5, some stuffing, a blunt needle, and two eyes. Fussel and/or Flocke are crocheted quite quickly with the thicker yarn. Chain stitches, single crochet, increases and decreases. This is also a project for ambitious beginners that will make a rainy weekend a little nicer :-)
Your leftover winter yarn will be turned into something cozy when it’s already too warm for a hat or scarf. 
Fussel and Flocke can of course also be crocheted with any other yarn; this will only change the size from the current approx. 35 cm and the amount of material needed. 

Have fun crocheting :-)

Mona & Cherry are perfect for a weekend project and just the right thing to get you in the mood for summer.
They’re two cheeky little fruits, and you can cuddle them or simply love them. :)

You’ll receive a detailed 10-page pattern with plenty of photos to help you make them quickly.
Both cherries are approximately 13 cm high and wide.

Also suitable for beginners

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

You’ll also need:

• approx. 50 g of cotton yarn (hook size 3–4) in burgundy
• Cotton yarn in light green, brown, white, and pink (scraps are sufficient)
• Size 3.5 crochet hook
• A yarn needle and darning needle
• stuffing

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Short pattern for a women's knitted vest with mohair




You can find this knitting pattern here - click me

This vest is knitted with two strands held together, weighs only about 300 g, and fits over any blouse or sweater – basically in any season.

The pattern includes the images from the image gallery and is written in text form. It is written for size 36/38, but can be adapted very easily to larger sizes. How to convert the gauge to individual measurements is described.

These knitting skills are required:
casting on and binding off stitches, knit and purl stitches, simple cabling (described), edge stitches, knitting stitches together, increases from the strand between stitches

We need:
200 g 4-ply sock yarn (e.g., Schoeller+Stahl Fortissima Mexiko Color 60% virgin wool, 25% bamboo, 15% PAM) and 100 g Kid Silk by Austermann (75% kid mohair, 25% silk, 25 g – 225 m for needle size 3-4 according to the ball band), size 6.0 knitting needles, cable needle (auxiliary needle), measuring tape, scissors, yarn needle for weaving in ends, row counter is helpful.

Tunisian crochet - very easy with a pillow, bag, case and hiking seat cushion

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Tunisian crochet is easy. Just try it out with these patterns

Basic crochet skills are enough.
The different simple Tunisian stitch patterns are described in detail and illustrated.

4-in-1 PDF pattern:

• a pillow 33 cm x 33 cm, “filled” with 2 towels or stuffing or similar, or 40 cm x 40 cm or a custom size
• easy to repurpose as a bag/pouch.
• also a seat pad for hiking, and
• an eyeglass case for sunglasses

Depending on the color combination, the textured pattern always looks a little different.

The measurements can easily be adjusted to any desired size.

You’ll need:
100 g in the main color (turquoise here) and 50 g in the secondary color (beige here) of a yarn with 100 m per 50 g, for hook size according to the yarn label 3.5–4.0, a matching Tunisian crochet hook or a knooking needle, tape measure, scissors, yarn needle for weaving in ends, pins;
Gauge according to the label of the yarn used here: 18.5 sts x 27 rows = 10 x 10 cm

This amount of yarn is also enough for a 40 cm x 40 cm pillow.
For larger pillows, please allow for correspondingly more yarn.

Included in the download:

• PDF pattern for pillow/pouch/bag, seat pad and eyeglass case, 23 pages, with photos
• PDF pattern: blog “Converting gauge – here’s how”
  

Summer Knit Set





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This summery top in size 36/38 is quickly knitted from 200 g cotton-blend yarn for needle size 5–6 (50 g - 90 m, 16 stitches x 23 rows = 10 x 10 cm) in a simple lace pattern.

For larger sizes, simply add 1 pattern repeat per size.

It is a short PDF pattern.

A matching bag and headband are included in the pattern section.

To convert your gauge for projects with “stitch count divisible by,” I recommend this Excel table (open it with a spreadsheet program such as Excel or LibreOffice—available for free download on the web):
Gauge Conversion Table - Crochet and Knitting

These knitting skills are used:
knit and purl stitches, yarn over, knit 2 stitches together, slip-slip-knit 2 stitches together, crochet around with crab stitches.


You can quickly crochet these shells in your spare time, while having coffee and chatting. Before you know it, you’ll have a pretty decoration for the bathroom or windowsill, and you’ll use up your leftover yarn. Choose beautiful pastel colors or yarn with a color gradient—that’s when they turn out especially pretty. Find the pattern here!

This crocheted summer dress—made in cool cotton—is perfect for summer days at the beach, at the pool, or simply for a stroll through town to a coffeehouse!

The pattern is simple, yet sophisticated—so it is absolutely recommended for beginners, too!

A detailed description guides you through the crochet process.
For clarification, a crochet chart is also included in the pattern.

This pattern is designed for sizes S-M and M-L.
However, the included pattern layout and the gauge make it possible to make any size!

And here is the pattern with more details...

Now is also the time when the patio or balcony becomes the living room again!

"Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future. Concentrate the mind on the present moment." - QUOTE Buddha
And in this spirit - enjoy time with your loved ones around a beautifully decorated table!

A detailed description guides you through the crochet process.
For clarification, the pattern includes 3 charts of the motifs, 1 crochet chart, as well as a illustrated step-by-step explanation for the color change.

The finished table runner is approximately 158 x 45 cm in size. However, the specified gauge and the crochet area between the motifs leave room for custom lengths.

And here’s the pattern and more details...

Fresh spring colors for your table with the Calimera table runner!
Whether for your table, your dresser, or your sideboard - the Calimera table runner is a cheerful, colorful eye-catcher and puts you in a good mood!



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The pattern is written in great detail, includes many photos and a complete crochet chart.

Dimensions:
Length: approx. 78cm - Width: approx. 30cm

You will need:

• Cotton yarn in 2 colors (yardage 115m per 50g)
  • 140g of color 1
  • 45g of color 2
• Size 3 crochet hook
• 1 sewing needle/embroidery needle
  
  

You should know how to do:

• chain stitches
• double crochet
• color changes
• crocheting in rows

If you’re looking to really unwind this weekend, this crocheted infinity scarf is a great choice.

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It’s easy to crochet—you just need to know how to do double crochets and chain stitches. You’ll need yarn with a yardage of 88m per 25g (of course, you can use other yarns as well—the pattern is very easy to adapt to your own needs) and a 3.5mm crochet hook.

Do you enjoy crafting outdoors? Then I have the perfect pattern for you! To make these decorative flowers, all you need are printed templates, scissors, painter’s tape, scraps of cardstock, and all-purpose glue—and you’re ready to get started in your favorite spot. You can then use the finished flowers to decorate all your future projects, such as door wreaths or gift wrapping.
 

 
The pattern includes template drawings for 3 flower shapes, each available in 5 to 7 sizes ranging from about 3 to 7.5 cm. It also includes circle templates that you can use for flower centers. The flowers are very easy to make and are even well suited for crafting with children.

Quick and easy to crochet - emoji hearts

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Everyone has good and bad days sometimes, and these hearts express different moods. You can use the little hearts perfectly as bag charms or keychains, since they are only 8 and 11 cm tall.

A perfect gift for someone who, for example, is dealing with heartbreak or is frustrated from work. The possibilities for embroidering emotions in the form of mouths are endless.

Difficulty level: Very easy

What you need for it:

• Gründl Happy leftover yarn (approx. 5-10 g each in different colors)

Color examples: pink/rose light blue/dark blue red/white

• Small leftover amount of black for the facial features
• Hook size 3.5, yarn needle, and scissors
• Stuffing material
• Safety eyes (the funny safety eyes are available on Amazon - 70 pieces = €9.99)
• Alternatively, you can also draw funny eyes on a piece of white fabric. A thin black pen works best
• Optionally, a few bandage strips or little bows

What you need to know:

Magic ring, chain stitches, single crochet, decreases and increases

High-quality cotton + vibrant colors + sophisticated pattern = summer sweater

This short-sleeved summer sweater—knitted with cool cotton—is truly one of a kind with its deep V-neck.
The pattern really showcases the variegated yarn and complements the kimono cut!

If you’d like the combo set, you’ll save a full EUR 1.00—you can find the package—consisting of a hat and summer sweater—in our shop!

This pattern is designed for sizes 36/38 and 40/42.
However, the included schematic and gauge make it possible to knit any size!

And here’s the pattern and more details... 

Classic & romantic - the versatile table runner fits into any home style ♥

The pattern is described in detail step by step , so even crochet beginners can crochet in a relaxed way. With 6 balls of Myboshi No. 2 (or a yarn of your choice with the right hook size) and one size 3 crochet hook, you’ll have crocheted wonderful table linens in a weekend!

The pattern is very easy to vary in width & length, so you can also crochet placemats or large tablecloths with the pattern ♥

Diamond Table Runner - Crochet Pattern