The Joy of Handcrafts / A Great Way to Spend the Week

Dear users, dear authors,
here in this thread you can discover patterns that are easy to make over the course of the week, that help you relax, are fun, bring joy, and give you a good time.
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@Authors,
you can showcase 2–3 patterns here.
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You can never have too many shoes. Our baby dolls need pretty shoes too


Doll Shoes - Materials:

• Scraps of various colors (50 g / 150 m)
• Crochet hook size 2.5
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

This pattern is worked in single crochet. The pattern is suitable for beginners. Have fun crocheting!,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Pumpkin season is just around the corner. Why not crochet a doll from 2 pumpkins?

Pumpkin Girl


Materials:

• Yarn: orange and green (200 m/50 g)
• Yarn: gold, red, white, black (125 m/50 g)
• Crochet hook size 2
• Scissors
• stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Shirt buttons
• Sewing needle

The doll consists, among other things, of 2 pumpkins.

The pattern is suitable for beginners and is worked in single crochet.

How about some fall decorations?
First up is Kiki, the cheeky squirrel. It fits perfectly into any fall decor. It also looks especially cute in a bowl with nuts!
The squirrel is crocheted using about 20 g of reddish-brown yarn (Catania by Schachenmayr) and 20 g of fringed yarn (Peppina by Lana Grossa). You only need to use single crochet stitches.
A little tip for crocheting with fringed yarn: if you always brush the fringes back while crocheting, you can still see the stitches underneath. Using stitch markers also makes it easier to keep track of your work!
Click here for the pattern for Kiki the Squirrel!

Pumpkins are also a popular fall decoration!

The little pumpkin child loves it! Dressed in vibrant fall colors, it dances happily around a pumpkin. The pumpkin child and the pumpkin are very easy to crochet. You can adjust the size of the pumpkin however you like.
Click here for the pattern for the pumpkin child! 

Fall is also mushroom season! And toadstools are considered good-luck charms!

The little toadstool holds its little brother’s hand protectively as they trudge through the autumn forest together.
To crochet the toadstool, you should already have a little experience with crocheting, since you’ll need to work bobbles and post double crochets. However, both are explained in detail in the pattern.
Click here for the two mushroom kids!

A loop scarf, cowl, or scarf collar that forms this triangular shape when folded together.
This lets you wear one color on top sometimes, or the other one.
You can knit it from gradient yarn or with leftover yarn, and of course in a solid color too.
Very easy to make and can be finished in two or three evenings.
Take a look, and if it’s something for you, go for it :-)
Best wishes
Caro









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"Poesia" is a knitted scarf that’s especially well-suited for colorful sock yarns. It’s very relaxing to knit, and you can set it aside at any time without losing track of where you were in the pattern. This makes it perfect for spreading out over several evenings after work.

You can find the pattern here.



The scarf gets its special charm from the fact that it’s knitted diagonally, which really shows off the color gradients beautifully.

This wrap is also very relaxing to knit and ideal for the evening after work.

Click here for the pattern.



It is knitted mainly in brioche stitch. That makes it especially soft and gives it a lovely drape.

Fall can come...
With this shrug, you’ll be prepared for any weather!
The wonderful textured pattern—2 different crochet patterns alternate—invites you to get cozy.

The cut of the soul warmer requires no decreases or increases at all...
... so it is also absolutely recommended for beginners!

A detailed description guides you through the crochet process.
For clarification, the pattern includes 2 crochet charts.
In addition, 3 schematics help you through the crochet process step by step.

This pattern is designed for sizes S/M/L/XL.
However, the pattern explains how the shrug can be very easily adjusted to any size.
The included cut and the gauge help with this!

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

Autumn can arrive this cheerfully colorful...
Fun colors and a great pattern make these wrist warmers special.

They are a great addition to our "Color Stripes" batwing sweater...
- you can find the pattern for it in our shop!
We have also put together a SAVINGS SET for you:
1 download = sweater + wrist warmers = EUR 0.40 saved!

The pattern of the wrist warmers will leave you wanting more.
A detailed description guides you step by step through the knitting process.
A knitting chart also helps you through the pattern repeat.

Beginners will also enjoy this pattern.

The length of the finished wrist warmers is approximately 26.5 cm.
Of course, as always, the gauge is included.

Also a good project for using up leftover yarn!

And here is the pattern and more details...

Some TRENDS are simply worth joining in on...
Known by 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 template and the gauge make it possible to make any size!

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

And here is the pattern and more details...

This scarf made using the patchwork technique is a beautiful piece of work,

with colorful yarn, the pattern really stands out best!

The pattern is easier than it looks; with the very good pattern,
it’s no problem to knit it.

The knitting skills required are:
> cast on stitches
> knit stitch
> purl stitch
> knit stitches together
> pick up stitches
Here is the pattern Patchwork Scarf

These leggings for toddlers are comfortable, cozy and warm, and they grow along for a while. They are fun to knit and can easily be finished within a week.


What makes them special:
They are seamless and knitted from the top down in one piece. Thanks to the gusset and the stitch pattern, they fit perfectly.

The 19-page knitting pattern with many photos explains every step in detail. 
The pattern is based on size 86 - 98. It can also easily be adapted to other sizes.

Difficulty level: intermediate 

The finished leggings have the following measurements when unstretched

• Waistband width flat 21 cm – circumference approx. 42-43 cm (stretchable up to 60 cm circumference)
• Total length – variable from approx. 56 cm to 63 cm
• Length of upper section to start of leg: 27 cm
• Leg length: variable from 29 cm to 36 cm
• Height of the waistband: 2 cm
• Height of the cuff at the bottom of the leg: 6.5 - 7 cm

Click here for the knitting pattern for the leggings for toddlers.

A lovely week-long project is this stylish shawl:

A loose and easy-to-crochet lace pattern
+ 1 Bobbel in a gorgeous color combination
+ two cleverly placed buttons
= a cuddly soft feel-good shawl that can be worn in many situations and rediscovered again and again—dreamily beautiful!

Thanks to two cleverly placed buttons, this shawl is a true
quick-change artist. Since the buttons fit through the lace pattern, it is
not necessary to work in buttonholes - so the buttons can be fastened at any
spot you like - creating a wide variety of ways to wear it!

Thanks to the lace pattern and the beautifully soft yarn, the shawl is wonderfully airy and soft. A true treat for the soul!

Click here for the pattern



A Woolly Hugs BOBBEL-COTTON (50% cotton,
50% polyacrylic, yardage = 800 m/200 g) in color no. 02 was used for the crocheted shawl.

The shawl is approx. 144 cm long / approx. 36 cm high. The shawl can,
of course, be made in any size you like (with correspondingly more or less
yarn).

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

... or how about this pretty set?

Elegant little bags for cosmetics and tissues
Pretty little bag for cosmetics, jewelry, small items, etc., and a sweet tissue pouch.

With this special stitch (crisscross double stitch), it is possible to crochet in
rounds without a visible join, creating the ideal base for
embroidered motifs.

Here is the pattern



Material: Schachenmayr Catania (125 m/50 g)
in raffia (color 257) and white (color 106), 50 g each, in orchid (color 222), leftover
zipper in beige, 20 cm long (for cosmetic bag), crochet hooks 3.0 and 3.5 mm, sewing needle, embroidery needle

Required prior knowledge: chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet

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

Crocheted decorative basket in a timeless patternA lovely crocheted basket in a timeless pattern for Easter eggs, small items, or to use as decoration..
For a decorative basket with a diameter of approx. 16 cm, height approx. 5 cm, you will need:
• Acrylic KATI A SAIGON (100g 300m) color: 1 white • Acrylic KATI A SAIGON (100g 300m) color: 11 light yellow • Crochet hook no. 1.25 Optional: decorated with beads. A total of 46g of acrylic was used for the decorative basket shown.