striped, patterned, polka-dotted, checked + stars + waves

Dear users, dear authors,
Stripes, patterns, dots, checks, stars and waves are great for jazzing up handmade projects. Add a few gradient yarn cakes and colorful leftover yarn, and crafting feels cheerful and easygoing.
Discover matching patterns now.

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@Authors,
2–3 patterns per author are enough.
Don’t forget the link and image, plus the usual info.

Gradient yarn with a striped pattern!

Knitting pattern for a baby hooded sweater
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The hooded sweater can be made in three sizes.
Only knit and purl stitches are used.

Size 56-62(68-74)(80-86)

Material:
150(150)(200)g Silky Spray microfiber by Bellalana
Scrap yarn in a solid color for the hood edge and the pocket
Yardage: 100g/350 m
A set of double-pointed needles size 2.5 to 3
Circular knitting needle
Decorative button

Gauge:
25 stitches and 37 rows --> 10x10cm

Difficulty:easy
Basic knitting skills are required.

Pattern:
PDF format
The pattern is explained in detail step by step with words and pictures!

Casual and timeless bag / shopper with a pattern in the tapestry technique.

This beautiful trendy bag is the ideal everyday companion! Elegant
thanks to its color scheme, classic and casual in shape, it goes with
almost any outfit and is a real eye-catcher.

Combination of double stitch and tapestry technique:
With this special stitch (double stitch), it is possible to crochet in rounds
without offset - making it especially well suited for
the tapestry technique. Beautiful, straight-running patterns can be
worked in.

Click here for the pattern



Material:
Schachenmayr Boston (LL 55 m/50 g)
in medium gray heather (color 92), 250 g,
in white (color 101), 100 g
in pink (color 134), 50 g
Crochet hooks 5.0 mm and 6.0 mm, thick sewing needle
Required prior knowledge: chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet

Double stitch and tapestry technique are explained in detail and with pictures

Detailed description as a PDF file with crochet chart for the bag base, text, and step-by-step photos.

Timeless, casual, and trendy shoulder bag / tote with a check pattern in gray and black

Elegant in gray and black, with a classic yet casual shape, it goes with almost any outfit and is a real eye-catcher.

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Materials: Schachenmayr Boston (55 m/50 g), in medium gray mottled (Color
92) and in anthracite mottled (Color 98), 200 g each, Schachenmayr Boston
Style (LL 55 m/50 g) in Black Color (Color 599), 100 g, 5.0 mm
and 6.0 mm crochet hooks, thick sewing needle

Required skills: chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet

Detailed description as a PDF file with a crochet chart for the bag bottom, text, and step-by-step photos.

Stripes are also totally on trend for children’s clothing! This slipover is stylish and also super comfortable and practical. It’s the ideal piece of clothing for the transition between seasons! Knit it now, and the first cooler fall days can come...


Click here and you’ll go directly to the pattern with more info and pictures!

The slipover is described in detail in 3 sizes:

• Size 80 (1 year)
• Size 86 (18 months)
• Size 92/98 (2-3 years)

You’ll receive a step-by-step pattern with lots of high-quality photos and illustrations! The PDF pattern consists of 12 pages and is suitable for advanced knitters.

Knit a triangular shawl for beginners (knit stitches only!) in a nautical striped look

  
Click here and you’ll go straight to the pattern with more info and pictures!

This triangular shawl is super easy to knit! Even so, the shawl is something very special thanks to the wonderful yarn and the color gradient...
You knit only knit stitches and can relax wonderfully while you do it!

The illustrated step-by-step pattern is guaranteed to be suitable for knitting beginners.

You should have the following knitting skills:

• cast on stitches
• knit stitches
• increase stitches through the back loop from the strand between stitches (shown and explained again step by step with lots of pictures)
• knit 2 stitches together (shown and explained again step by step with lots of pictures)
• bind off

everything else is explained in detail!

Dots can also be found on the fly agaric. You can crochet these two from the Flower Children collection as fall decorations. Aren't they cute? The large mushroom is 15 cm tall, the small one about 9 cm. For the large mushroom, you'll also need a bit of chenille wire to make the limbs movable.
Click here for the crochet pattern!

Stripes are IN:

Knitting pattern for striped cotton short-sleeved cardigan



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With a top underneath this trendy, comfortable-to-wear cotton short-sleeved cardigan, you’ll always be wonderfully dressed. And when it’s a bit cooler, a thin turtleneck can also be worn underneath.

The PDF pattern is illustrated across 23 pages.

These knitting skills are needed:
casting on stitches, knit and purl stitches, knitting stitches together, yarn over, emphasized decreases and increases from the strand between stitches (explained with pictures).

Difficulty level: medium

We need
for the sizes S to L in total approx. 450 g Catania (Schachenmayr) or Limone (Schoeller+Stahl), 100% mercerized cotton, label information: 50 g – 125 m yardage, needle size 2.5 – 3.5, gauge: 26 sts x 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm with the following color distribution:

• Blue 100 g
• White 100 g
• Dark green 150 g
• Light green 100 g

Depending on the size, more or less leftover yarn will remain from each skein.

Used here: knitting needle size 3.5, 3 stitch holders and 1 cable to put stitches on hold, stitch marker and row counter (not absolutely required), pins for blocking, measuring tape, scissors, yarn needle for weaving in ends.

Crochet Pattern Triangular Shawl FARBENSPIEL in your choice of colors




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Also ideal for beginners

Cheerfully colorful – in your choice of colors (also great for using up leftovers, if you like), this triangular shawl can be crocheted quickly in just a few evenings – very relaxing.. and a wonderful gift for all kinds of occasions.

• NO gauge required
• for any yarn of your choice, any color selection – using up leftovers is also possible
• shawl size as desired; dimensions 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)


Material:
Basically, you can use any yarn of your choice with a suitable hook size; wonderfully suited especially for thin yarns, lace yarns / gradient yarns (e.g. Bobbel).

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

Wonderfully casual and trendy shoulder bag in natural tones

This casual bag is the ideal companion for summer! Elegant in natural tones, classic and casual in shape, it goes with almost any casual outfit and is a real eye-catcher.

With this special stitch, it is possible to crochet in rounds without shifting, creating the ideal base for embroidered motifs.

In the photos you can see the embroidered front side and the non-embroidered back side. Of course, you can embroider both sides or leave the bag “plain” — just as you like.

Here’s the pattern




Material: Schachenmayr Boston Sun (LL 100 m/100 g) in Natural (color 02) and Linen (color 05), 300 g each, 7.0 mm crochet hook

Required skills: chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet

Detailed description as a PDF file with crochet chart and step-by-step photos.

Loose, colorful, and cozy, this batwing sweater comes along and brightens up any boring outfit in
no time!

With its wide batwing sleeves, it’s the perfect companion all year round—whether at home, at the movies, or on a walk—it simply always fits!

This project is absolutely suitable for beginners , as the sleeves do not have to be worked separately.

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

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

Beautiful colors + simple pattern + great design = a must-have snood!

This tartan-style loop looks sophisticated but is so easy to make that it’s perfect even for beginners!

The circumference is about 80 cm , and the height is approximately 50 cm .
However, the included schematic and gauge make it possible to adjust the size to your preferences.

You’ll also find a color chart and a detailed description in the pattern.
In addition, detailed photo documentation guides you through the knitting process.
The tartan technique is also described in detail and illustrated .

Click here for the pattern and more details... 

Some TRENDS you just have to go along with...
Made famous under the name "Katniss' Cowl," this asymmetrical soul warmer has truly become a "MUST HAVE."
We have modified the original version a little.

The pattern is designed for size 38/40.
However, the included pattern and the gauge make it possible to make any size!

Step by step, the pattern guides you through the knitting process.
You will also find a detailed diagram in the pattern, which makes the knitting process easier for you.

And here is the pattern and more details...

POTZBLITZ, what a shawl! Different stripe sequences in exciting colors, plus a really zigzaggy design and crocheted-on bobbles (you can leave them out too ;-)) will spice up any winter wardrobe! The shawl is not suitable for beginners, but anyone with a bit of knitting experience can manage it. The pattern is very detailed and includes many pictures that will guide you safely through the tricky parts.
By the way: As with all my patterns, there’s no need to read everything in advance. Just follow the steps page by page, and it’ll work out.

Curious? You can find more info about POTZBLITZ here: CLICK!

Anyone interested in knitting a checkered hat? A very rewarding project for more experienced knitters.

You can find the pattern here.



You’ll need yarn in two colors (114m per 50g) and 4mm knitting needles. The pattern is available in 4 different sizes, and the checkered pattern is shown in a knitting chart.

Lots of little dots are knitted into this scarf.

You can find the pattern here.



The scarf is knitted using the double-face technique, which takes a bit of practice but produces a great result. With this technique, the colors are mirrored—the other side shows them exactly reversed.
The pattern is a sequence of different dot motifs, all shown in knitting charts.

These socks feature a wavy pattern inspired by moonlit rivers.

Click here for the pattern.



This pattern is also intended for more experienced knitters, but the final result is sure to draw admiration.

The triangular shawl "EBBE & FLUT" was inspired by my favorite island, "Amrum"! Waves - stripes - bobbles: Here, the colors and textures of sky and sea are reflected in a gentle lace wave pattern. It can be knitted with any 4-ply sock yarn (yardage approx. 400 m/100 g), but the pattern is written so that thicker yarns can also be used! 

Difficulty level: 3-4 out of 10

You should be able to: knit and purl stitches, knit stitches through the back loop, yarn overs, knit stitches together, slip-stitch decreases, bobbles (explained in detail), experience working from a knitting chart is helpful

Get that island feeling and the knitting pattern right here:
Knitting pattern for the triangular shawl "EBBE & FLUT"

Happy knitting and dreaming,
Annette

St. Nicholas Day may still seem a long way off, but experience shows that the Christmas season passes surprisingly quickly and brings a lot of stress. So it’s better not to put anything off, but to start your Christmas crafting now – for example with this St. Nicholas boot.


 
The boot is made from photo cardstock, measures approx. 18.5 x 21 x 9 cm, and is very sturdy. With a little crafting experience, it is easy and quick to make; only cutting out the many stars takes a bit of time, so it’s best to get started right away!

Bangle bracelets made from PET bottles—super chic, comfortable, and trendy!
Bangles or bracelets are the perfect addition to any outfit and always an eye-catcher. Here
I'll show you a special method for quickly and easily making stylish bangles with just a little material.

All you need is an old PET bottle and some yarn—and in no time you'll have a truly unique piece of jewelry. Also great as a gift or little hostess present.

The sophisticated pattern, the harmonious color combination, and the pleasantly soft material make these pieces of jewelry special and unique.

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No metal, flexible, and featherlight—making them super comfortable to wear.
Materials used: plastic from PET bottles, cotton (Catania Grande by Schachenmayr)

The bangles are washable at 30 degrees in a laundry net.

Detailed description as a PDF file. 13 pages with over 30 step-by-step photos.

You can crochet lots of wonderful things with stripes. I’d like to show you a few patterns from my shop here:

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This popular hat can be adjusted to any head circumference and can therefore be crocheted for children and adults. The hat can also be made with almost any yarn and in many hook sizes. It’s also a great way to use up your leftover yarn and crochet, for example, a wonderfully colorful hat.
--> Get the pattern here: Crochet the hat / beanie “Herbstfreude”


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These cheerfully colorful lanterns are very quick to crochet, wonderfully brighten up your home, and also make a lovely gift idea. You can use up your leftover yarn and only need an empty yogurt jar in addition.
--> Get the pattern here: Crochet the “Lichterschein” lanterns


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This cushion isn’t just great for cuddling and relaxing, but also as a decorative cushion. Anything is possible, from cheerful bright colors to subtle color combinations.
--> Get the crochet pattern here: Crochet the “Smile” cushion