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Cowl collars are clearly related to loops... you can never have enough of them!
A wonderful leaf-look textured pattern adds some flair here.

Once you've crocheted the pattern repeat, you'll have the hang of it -
even beginners will enjoy this pattern!

A detailed step-by-step explanation guides you through the crochet process.
For clarification, there is 1 crochet chart included in the pattern.
Additionally, a cutting diagram with integrated schematic is provided.

The unrolled scarf has a size of about 38 x 84 cm.
However, it can be made smaller or larger as needed without much effort.
The included template and the gauge help with that!

And here is the pattern and more details...

Fall is here!
With this shrug, you'll be prepared for any weather!
The wonderful textured pattern - 2 different crochet patterns alternate - invites you to cuddle up.

The shape 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, 2 charts in crochet chart form can be found in the pattern.
In addition, 3 diagrams help you step by step through the crochet process.

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

And here you can find the pattern and more details...

Scoodies are simply always on trend...
The cold season is wonderfully easy to get through with this cozy combo scarf.
Whether under a jacket as a scarf and loop—or over a coat as a scarf-and-hood combo—
always a trendsetter!
The contrast comes from both the pattern and the little flowers.

Once you've crocheted the pattern repeat, you'll have the hang of it—
even beginners will enjoy this pattern!

A detailed step-by-step explanation guides you through the crochet pattern.
For clarification, the pattern includes 1 crochet chart.
The flowers are described both in words and in pictures.

The scarf measures about 84 x 40 cm per side.
The loop has a height of approx. 70 cm and a diameter of approx. 42 cm.
However, it can easily be made smaller or larger as needed.
The gauge helps with that!

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

Looking for a small project for in between?
These wrist warmers are perfect for that!

The simple yet sophisticated cable pattern is fun, and the result is simply delightful.
And if you like, you can get creative and jazz them up with rhinestones!

A detailed description guides you step by step through the knitting process.
A knitting chart also helps you through the pattern repeat.

Also a lovely project for beginners who want to expand their skills!

The length of the finished wrist warmers is about 20 cm.
Of course, as always, the gauge is included.
Perfect, too, if you want to shrink your leftover yarn stash!

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

With this cozy warm neck warmer, nothing can go wrong for men or women
on cold days...
...and it’s trendy on top of that!

The beautiful relief pattern adds stability and a braided texture.
Once you’ve crocheted the pattern repeat, you’ll have the hang of it—
even beginners will enjoy this pattern!

A detailed step-by-step explanation guides you through the crochet pattern.
For clarity, 1 crochet chart is included in the pattern.
In addition, a template with an integrated diagram helps you through the crochet process.

When laid out flat, the scarf has a size of about 27 x 96 cm.
However, it can easily be made smaller or larger as needed.
The included template and the gauge help with that!

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

Knitting pattern: Hat with cord
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A hat with an eye-catching detail
This hat is a real eye-catcher, and you can knit it up quickly.

Especially suitable for beginners; the hat is knitted in one piece on 2 needles.

Have fun!

Size: head circumference approx. 32–34 cm (35–37 cm) (38–40 cm)

Materials:
50 (100) (100) g
Gründl Lisa Premium yardage 133 m
 No. 3.5 to 4
Cord

Gauge:
21 stitches and 28 rows 10 cm x 10 cm

Difficulty:
Easy

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

Crochet Pattern Angel Big-Bärbel

Angels are always popular and come in many versions; this is Big Bärbel. A few pounds too many, a tousled hairstyle, and otherwise not so perfect either, but very cozy.

Leftover yarn is enough to make it, and you can quickly create a small but lovingly made gift to bring along.

Pattern for Big-Bärbel

At the moment you can get the pattern with a 20% discount.

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Crochet Pattern Bracelet

Make jewelry yourself quickly and easily: with this pattern, you can easily recreate a cute bracelet from crochet thread.
If you simply make it a little longer, you’ll also have the matching necklace to go with it.

Details & pattern are available here

The bracelet also looks great without beads and in other colors.

These wrist warmers with the beautiful zigzag pattern are quick and easy
to make; knitted in your favorite color, they also make a great gift!

Pattern for  wrist warmers with a zigzag pattern

You’ll need 100 g of yarn and a set of double-pointed needles size 4–4.5; made from soft merino wool,
they will be especially warm.

The pattern is explained simply and is uncomplicated. The wrist warmers are
knitted back and forth in rows,

the required skills are:
> cast on stitches
> knit stitches
> yarn overs
> bind off stitches

Value set Hat, short infinity scarf/scarf and wrist warmers "Alida"



Hat "Alida"
With a 3-ply cake and a hook size of 3, you will need approx. 350 m for a head circumference of about 58 cm, depending on how tightly or loosely you crochet and how tall you want to make the hat. You can also use other yarn.
Required skills:
double crochet, front post double crochet, back post double crochet, bobbles *1 yarn over, pull up a loop
*repeat from 2 times and crochet all loops together.

This pattern includes 4 pages with photos, written instructions, and a crochet chart.

Wrist warmers "Alida"
With a 3-ply cake and a hook size of 3, you will need approx. 130 m, depending on how tightly or loosely you crochet and how tall you want to make the warmers. You can also use other yarn.
Required skills:
double crochet, front post double crochet, back post double crochet, bobbles *1 yarn over, pull up a loop
*repeat from 2 times and crochet all loops together.

This pattern includes 5 pages with photos, written instructions, and a crochet chart.

Short infinity scarf / scarf "Alida"
With a 3-ply cake and a hook size of 3, you will need approx. 500 m for a height of 37 cm, depending on how tightly or loosely you crochet and how long and tall you want to make the scarf/infinity scarf. You can also use other yarn.
Required skills:
double crochet, front post double crochet, back post double crochet, bobbles *1 yarn over, pull up a loop
*repeat from 2 times and crochet all loops together.

This pattern includes 5 pages with photos, written instructions, and a crochet chart.

Click here to go to the value set.

Short infinity scarf/scarf, hat, and wrist warmers are also available individually.

Best wishes


Yours


Claudi alias Haekelparadies-Claudi

The "Frog Prince" bookmark is quick to crochet from a few bits of leftover yarn and looks harder than it is. A pretty little gift to bring along or a filler for an Advent calendar for a little bookworm! Use the thinnest cotton possible for it, then it won’t be too bulky.
You can find the pattern here!

The Tornado winter set —consisting of a pom-pom hat and an infinity scarf —is super quick and easy to crochet.
Both pieces can be crocheted in no time and are well-suited even for beginners.

Click here for the pattern



You’ll receive a detailed 7-page pattern with plenty of photos for easy follow-along. The hat and infinity scarf can be crocheted in various sizes.
You should be familiar with single crochet, double crochet, chain stitches, and slip stitches.

Materials needed:

• Crocheted with yarn for hats, hook size 10–12, length 80 m/100 g; in this case, I used “Tornado” by Gründl-Wolle, 3 x 100 g in petrol-white, color no. 03
• Crochet hook size 9
• Darning needle
• Pompom maker, 9 cm

Crochet pattern "Love-Struck Kittens"

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Do you need a pattern for the weekend? Then this pattern is perfect, and if you’re a cat lover yourself or know someone who is, then there’s no getting around this pattern. These two love-struck kittens are simply adorable..... 

The pattern is very easy and even absolute beginners can follow it with ease.

Difficulty level: very easy

Everything you need:

Gründl Happy yarn (100 g = 250 m yardage) - alternatively another yarn with the same specifications, e.g. Rellana Joy

• Pink approx. 40 g.
• Light blue approx. 60-80 g.
• small leftover bit of white
• safety eyes
• Small white fabric scrap and red permanent marker
• Craft wire
• Matching ribbon
• Crochet hook 3.5, yarn needle and scissors, and stuffing material

What you need to know:

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

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Crochet pattern "Dog Picture Frame" - Beginner-friendly - 

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This cute picture frame, or rather the decoration for it, is guaranteed to be a super quick weekend project. 

Every dog owner has pictures of their favorite everywhere. Whether simple, classic, or colorful...... Pictures with your dog are always a good idea. The frame with the little,  playful dog, who is curiously looking over the frame down at his fellow dog, is a must-have for every dog owner or maybe a gift for a dear person with a dog.

Difficulty level: Easy

What you need:

Gründl Happy yarn (100 g = 250 m yardage) - or similar yarn - *white approx. 20-25 g, a few grams of black and red
some stuffing, white fabric and a black felt-tip pen or googly eyes, and a color-coordinated picture frame for photos sized 10x15 and with a frame width/depth of 1 cm x 2 cm
Hook size 3.5, yarn needle and scissors and craft glue, glue gun if needed

What you need to know:

Magic ring, single crochet, half double and double crochet stitches, decreases and increases, sewing together

Knitting pattern for simple baby shoes 'Jakob' - ideal for beginners, too




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A quick success: matching baby shoes for every outfit – quick and easy to knit.
You can divide up the colors differently as you like (see sample example in the image gallery), fold the cuff inward or outward, sew on a button, etc. There are no limits to your imagination.

The version shown in the title image is described in the step-by-step main pattern with photos. There is also a short pattern for printing and a sketch (be sure to download it).

These basic knitting skills are required:
casting on stitches, knit and purl stitches, knitting in rows, edge stitches, binding off, color changes.

We need:
50 g soft merino yarn with approx. 120 m - 130 m length per 50 g skein, color petrol, for knitting needle size 3 – 4, approx. 20 g matching leftover yarn in the same yarn weight, color eggshell white or light beige (= leftover yarn), a 3.0 mm crochet hook for the bow.

Bernau Eco Mesh Bag #4 - Crochet Pattern




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This is a quick and easy-to-crochet mesh bag . It can be used not only as a shopping bag or beach bag but also works wonderfully for storing balls of yarn . The crocheted heart can also be used separately as a decorative accent .

• Model A) is made from just 100 g of Trachtenwolle (Schachenmayr) or Hauswolle (Schoeller+Stahl)
• Model B) – see cover photo – made from 150 g of Hatnut Fresh (multicolored); both models are worked with a size 6.0 crochet hook

The following crochet techniques are used: chain stitches, single crochet, slip stitches, crocheting in rows and rounds, and the magic ring (illustrated explanation in the PDF “Crochet Basics”).

Included in the download :

• Illustrated PDF crochet pattern for a mesh bag, including a crocheted heart (10 pages)
• PDF “Crochet Basics”—illustrated basic crochet techniques

Have fun crocheting, and enjoy all the ways you can use this eco-friendly bag later on!

You don’t need much yarn for these finger puppets—maybe you still have a few bits of leftover yarn in your basket

Finger puppets


Materials

• Yarn, 133 m / 50 g, various colors
• Crochet hook size 2.5
• Scissors
• Needle

Stitches used: CH chain stitches, SC single crochet
Have fun crocheting

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Shoes for a 43-cm-tall baby doll. Dolls always need the right shoes. Feel free to use leftover yarn

  Boots for dolls 



    Summer shoes 


    Shoes 


Materials:

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

Work in single crochet. The pattern is suitable for beginners

"Peek-a-Boo" roughly translates as "Peekaboo"
A lovely name for this style!

This sleeveless vest is held together by a button, which also stabilizes the collar.
In the right quality, wearable all year round - it perks up any boring outfit in no time!
The "pearls" of the pattern used look as if they were wrapped.
This impression is created because the stitch groups are worked over two stitches
- simple, but not boring!

Once you've crocheted the pattern repeat, you'll have the hang of it -
even beginners will enjoy this pattern!

A detailed step-by-step explanation guides you through the crochet process.
For clarification, both a written-out pattern repeat,
and a chart in crochet chart form can be found in the pattern.
In addition, a schematic with an integrated diagram is included.

This pattern is designed for sizes S/M/L/XL.
However, the pattern describes in detail
how this vest can easily be adjusted to any size.
The included schematic and the gauge help with that!

And here is the link to the pattern and more details...

 

This knotted headband is a real eye-catcher—it’s quick and easy to make with any of your favorite yarns!

Perfect for beginners, as the pattern is written step-by-step and includes detailed illustrations!

Click here for the pattern