Spring and Easter 2018 // The Highlights

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Right now, the cold and gray winter season is still ahead of us, but that too will pass.
With the patterns from our exclusive authors you can already look forward not only to spring 2018 and Easter, but also make spring models by hand and, of course, crochet, knit, craft and sew Easter decorations.
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Next Easter is definitely coming. And these surprise eggs covered in crochet with their wonderful appliqués will ensure that the Easter tree is beautifully decorated.
And as a little surprise—you can still open them and fill them with lovely things.



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You should have these skills:

• Chain stitch
• Single crochet
• Double crochet
• Slip stitch

Materials

• Crochet hook size 2.5
• Darning needle for weaving in the ends
• Yarn: I used leftover yarn suitable for hook sizes 2.5–3.5.
• Standard-size surprise egg capsule (not the maxi eggs)
• Lurex thread or shimmering carry-along yarn
• Small beads for decoration

A very special Easter messenger is Hanni Easter Bunny with her colorful Easter eggs.

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You will receive a detailed 35-page pattern with lots of photos to follow along. The doll is approx. 36 cm tall. The PDF includes the pattern for the doll, the overalls, the bunny shoes, the hat, as well as the meadow and the Easter eggs.

Also suitable for beginners

required skills: 
The pattern does not include a basic course. You should know how to crochet single crochet stitches, half double crochets and double crochets, as well as chain stitches and slip stitches.

You will also need:

• approx. 100 g yarn (hook size 2 ½ -3) in the color sand
• approx. 200 g (hook size 7 - 8) in the color white and approx. 50 g in the color rose melange (Shetland by Gründl)
• Also leftover yarn in apple green and various other colors for the Easter eggs. (a good way to use up leftover yarn)
• approx. 100 g Catania by Schachenmayer in the color cinnamon, for the hair
• Crochet hooks sizes 2.5, 3.5, and 4.5
• yarn needle, darning needle
• stuffing, embroidery floss in black or dark brown and red
• 2 safety eyes, size 12 mm
• 4 small children's buttons

And of course, a cute little lamb is a must. Leopold the Lamb is especially looking forward to spring and the Easter season.

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You’ll receive a detailed 37-page pattern with plenty of photos to follow along with. The doll measures approximately 36 cm. The PDF includes instructions for the doll, the overalls, the pom-pom hat, the gloves, the lamb’s feet, the basket, and both the small and large carrots.

Suitable for advanced crocheters.

Required skills:
The pattern does not include a beginner’s tutorial. You should already be familiar with single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, and treble crochet, as well as cluster stitches, chain stitches, and slip stitches.

You’ll also need:

• approx. 100 g of yarn (needle size 2 ½–3) in sand
• approx. 50 g in the colors orange, teal, lime green, and white (scraps are sufficient)
• Yarn, needle size 7–8 (170 m/100 g) “Shetland” by Gründl—in the colors moss melange (2 skeins of 100 g each) and white (1 skein of 100 g)
• For the basket: yarn, needle size 8–9 (60 m/50 g) in apple green
• Approx. 100 g Catania by Schachenmayer in the color cinnamon, for the hair
• Crochet hooks sizes 3.5, 4.5, and 6
• Weaving needle, darning needle
• Stuffing, embroidery floss in black and dark red
• Safety eyes, 2 x 12 mm, 1 small children’s button

This openwork-style sweater can be worn all year round.
- especially in spring, maybe even without a jacket!

There are no limits to the variations - whether over a tank top, a bikini top, or a long shirt - it simply always works!
The two buttons set the trend!

The pattern is simple yet sophisticated, and the cut works entirely without decreases or increases...
... so it is also absolutely recommended for beginners!

A detailed description guides you through the crochet process.
For clarity, the pattern also includes a crochet chart.

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

And here’s where you’ll find the pattern and more details...

You can never go wrong with this shoulder warmer! 
Always an eye-catcher, even in spring!
The fringe adds that special something!

The pattern gives this stole a truly elegant look—yet, with the right outfit, it can just as easily be worn casually.

A detailed description (row by row) guides you through the crochet process.
For clarification, the pattern also includes a chart in crochet chart format.
The pattern also includes a pictured step-by-step explanation for making the fringe.

The measurements are approximately: length: approx. 145 cm (without fringe), width: approx. 55 cm
Gauge is listed as always—for any adjustments!

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

The next Easter celebration is sure to come...
... and it just wouldn’t be the same without decorations, and nothing beats HANDMADE!

With a little practice, a decorative egg can be knitted up and finished in just under an hour!
So there’s plenty of time left to fill the "pussy willow bouquet"!

A detailed, illustrated e-book (14 pages) guides you through 11 different patterns.
It explains step by step how to make the decorative egg.

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

To keep winter from getting boring, this chic triangular shawl with a lace pattern and waves is just the thing. It’s a quick-change artist, because it can also be worn as a poncho.


The poncho shawl suits many occasions and always looks elegant. It also keeps your shoulders and back wonderfully warm in winter.

Difficulty level: intermediate - you should have some experience working with patterns.

Click here for the knitting pattern for the elegant poncho shawl.

Easter crochet patterns
A colorful Easter decoration for the entrance area.

Door wreath egg painter

The wreath has a diameter of 22 cm. You should be familiar with the following when crocheting:

• chain stitches
• slip stitches
• single crochet stitches
• half double crochet
• double crochet
• treble crochet and the magic ring

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~A funny little gift that is easy to make from leftover yarn.

Shabby paintbrush bunny

The pattern includes instructions for making the shabby paintbrush.
Anyone who has mastered the crochet basics, from magic ring to chain stitches to double crochet, can quickly make this eye-catcher. Have
fun with it.

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The bird’s nest is made from leftover yarn. 


Bird’s Nest


Materials:

• Leftover yarn (brown, purple, red, yellow, light green, light yellow, orange, black, light brown)
• stuffing
• Crochet hook size 2
• Yarn needle
  

Fresh spring green with blue, a modern mix of stripes:

Knitting pattern for a striped cotton short-sleeve cardigan



(To purchase/download, please click the image)

Worn over a top or, when it’s a bit cooler, over a thin turtleneck, this design has you well prepared for any season.

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: intermediate - easy for experienced knitters

We need
in total for sizes S to L 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 ball.

Used here: knitting needle size 3.5, 3 stitch holders and 1 cable for holding stitches, stitch markers and row counter (not absolutely required), pins for blocking, tape measure, scissors, yarn needle for weaving in ends.

Crocheted Blumenkinder are always a beautiful decoration for the seasonal table in spring. Crochet them now and bring a little springtime feeling into your home during the cold season.
All you need is a little cotton in the appropriate colors.
Pussy Willow
Cowslip
Bellflower and Snowdrop

Beautiful in winter over an evening dress, in spring to jazz up a top or T-shirt:
The “Bridges” soul warmer! 
Looks wonderful on both girls and grown women. 

You will receive a written step-by-step pattern with lots of pictures as well as a crochet chart, so everyone can crochet the pattern however they like.



All you need is your favorite yarn (up to approx. hook size 5) and a matching crochet hook. 

You should be familiar with the following: chain stitches, slip stitches, single crochet, double crochet, treble crochet

Get the pattern here and start right away! 

Have fun! :-) 

Crochet an Easter bunny and make Christmas decorations at the same time? Is that possible? Of course it is! With this reversible doll, you get both at once! When you turn the bunny inside out, here’s what happens:
Abracadabra! And just like that, you’ve got Santa Claus!
Wouldn’t you like to have a great reversible doll like this, too? Then why not crochet one yourself! You’ll need cotton yarn (Catania) in red, brown, skin-tone, and light green, some white fluffy yarn, embroidery thread, polyester stuffing, a 2.5 mm crochet hook, a wool needle for sewing, and a sharp embroidery needle. Find the pattern HERE!