Download After-Work / Weekend Projects

Dear users and authors,
the week is over, and there was a lot to do.
Here in this thread, you can discover after-work and weekend projects and download them right away. Get started.

@Authors:
2–3 patterns per author are enough. Don’t forget to include a link, an image, and the usual information.

Colorful Christmas Market Crochet Set

4 different crochet patterns for the Christmas home stretch.
They can all easily be worked up in a weekend, so there’s something for everyone.

• Money gift as Christmas decoration
• Christmas tree potholder
• Christmas stocking
• Angel Big-Bärbel

All patterns are well suited for beginners and quick to make; with this set you save 35% compared to the individual price.

Details & Pattern

You should know how to do:

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

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Have a lovely second Sunday of Advent.
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Still looking for a quick Secret Santa gift? For Advent coffee, you can crochet these pretty Christmas egg cozies from leftover yarn. They’re very simple and come together in no time. A real eye-catcher on the breakfast table!
You can find the pattern here!

Especially on the weekend, it’s often the little things that let you really unwind. Horst the Bunny is quickly knitted from leftover yarn, and he also makes a wonderful Christmas gift. The step-by-step pattern with lots of pictures guides you safely through the creative process.

Here’s where to find Horst: CLICK!

The cool POTZBLITZ and HAMBURG AHOI beanie hats are also a fantastic after-work and weekend project. They can be made wonderfully from leftover yarn; there are no limits to your imagination and choice of colors. Of course, the pattern is detailed, and the best part: it works with many yarn weights!

Here you'll find tips, info, and the pattern: CLICK!

When the week is finally over and it’s stormy and snowing outside, it’s nice to curl up on the sofa with a relaxing knitting project. This stole, knitted from sock-weight yarn, is very relaxing and perfect for watching TV. Yarn usage depends on the desired width and length. The pattern is simple and suitable even for beginners.

You can find the pattern here.

Crochet Pattern Top "Snowwhite"  

--> Click here for the pattern 



A chic top for any occasion, such as your next Christmas party, since the colors are simple and timeless. Thanks to a sample calculation, you can recreate the top in any size you like. 

If you combine this top with chic pants or a skirt, you’ll be an absolute eye-catcher at your Christmas party.

In addition to the classic half double crochets, four more patterns are used here. For each pattern, there is a crochet chart as well as written instructions. Countless photos also help with making it.

Difficulty level: Medium (advanced beginners)

What you need:

Rellanna Diamant (50 g = 130 m yardage)/Alternative: Drops Cotton & Viscose (50 g = 110 m yardage)
White: approx. 200-250 g Silver: approx. 15 g (+/- 5 g) Contrast color e.g. purple 5-10 g
Recommended hook size 3.5, plus a yarn needle

What you need to know:

chain stitch(es), turning chain(s), single crochet, half double crochets, double crochet, slip stitches, front post double crochet (Google it if necessary), measuring the underbust circumference

Scarves are in high demand this time of year, and you can get quite a bit done over a weekend.
This scarf is knitted from sock yarn using a lace and cable pattern. It looks very elegant, but it’s not difficult at all.

You can find the pattern here.

A crocheted lace shawl brings joy and looks beautiful. Basically, you can crochet the shawl with any yarn you like. My original is made with lace yarn, but you can also use other yarn weights—maybe not too thick. The pattern itself is easy to follow and relaxing. A crochet chart helps you work it up.

Here’s the pattern.

A pair of wrist warmers is just the thing for the weekend,
you can make them from 50 g of colorful yarn or even from leftovers.

Pattern forspiral wrist warmers

The spiral pattern is explained simply and clearly in the pattern,
so knitting is fun,

the following skills would be good:
> casting on stitches
> knit stitches
> purl stitches
> yarn overs
> knitting stitches together
> binding off stitches

Finally, the weekend… Finally, more time to crochet!

I have a colorful, feel-good project for you: this beautiful and practical diaper bag!

This bag is just great for all moms with little ones. It’s super practical: you’ll have everything you need for diaper changes on the go right at your fingertips! :-)
And psst… Breaking news from Santa: “This homemade diaper bag is on many moms’ wish lists.”

It’s also a great way to use up leftover yarn , because the pattern is written so you can use any yarn of your choice!


Click here to go straight to the pattern!

The highlight here is a very special closure: a hair tie!
It’s not sewn on separately but is incorporated right into the bag. How does it work? I’ll show you! With lots of step-by-step photos in a great photo tutorial... :-)

Materials needed:

• 150g (3 skeins) of “Mississippi 3” by Katia (210m/50g) (60% cotton/40% acrylic) in one or more colors of your choice and a size 2.5 crochet hook
• OR yarn of your choice with a matching crochet hook
  
• a thick sewing needle without a point
• Scissors
• Measuring tape
• (Children’s) hair tie, approx. 10 cm in diameter
• a large button, approx. 4 cm in diameter

Techniques used: chain stitches, slip stitches, single crochet, double crochet, crocheting in the round, crocheting in rows.

Have fun and enjoy some relaxing hours crocheting!

A cute little project for the weekend:
With this pretty gift pouch, you can wrap small gifts in the sweetest way. It makes every gift shine even brighter. Perfect for jewelry, but also for many other little trinkets.

This gift pouch is quick to crochet and easy to make even at the last minute.

Click here for the pattern




You’ll receive a detailed PDF pattern with text and crochet charts explaining the stitch pattern.

I used Schachenmayr’s Catania yarn. The bags are crocheted with a 3.0 mm hook.

The bags are about 9 cm tall and have a diameter of about 8 cm.

How about this:
A Hint of Something.. Reversible Cowl/Hooded Scarf - One Size - easy to knit




..versatile to wear e.g. as a reversible cowl / hooded scarf / shoulder warmer.

One size – easy to knit - very relaxing.

The PDF pattern contains images from the image gallery.

These basic knitting skills are needed:
casting on stitches, knit and purl stitches, knit 2 stitches together, increase 1 stitch, knitting in the round, binding off.


We need:
just under 50 g Austermann Kid Silk (75% kid mohair, 25% silk 25 g/LL 225 m (hand wash)needle size 3–4; used here: circular knitting needle size 3.5, stitch marker, yarn needle for weaving in ends, measuring tape, scissors

For beginning knitters, I recommend appropriately thin (lace) yarns without mohair.

I’m sure you’re already in the process of buying or finishing up Christmas gifts. And I’m sure you’re also already thinking about wrapping them. If you’d also like to give a gift to a child, then this little househere is a suitable packaging idea.



The little house is made of cardstock and measures approximately 18.5 x 24 x 16 cm. It’s quick and easy to make and is also very well suited as an after-work project.

How about a few cute ornaments for your Christmas gifts as a weekend project?
Angels or little bells, or both?

The cute angels or little bells are heavenly quick and really easy to crochet—so they’re still great to make “last minute.” Perfect for using up leftover yarn.

You can use the ornaments as tree decorations, gift tags, decor for the Advent wreath, table decorations, etc.

Here’s the pattern for the angels




Here’s the pattern for the little bells

the Christmas goose,
as gift packaging or table decoration
there is room in its belly for a small gift,
The little fellows are quick to crochet, so you can have a table decoration crocheted up in no time over the weekend

https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/24685/geschenke-tasche-oder-auch-dekoration-gans-gehaekelt-von-dadade





Materials;
cotton for needle size 1.75 - 2; 100 g / 530 m
white, red, orange, yellow
leftover yarn for the hat, as desired
ribbon and bead, half beads for the eyes,

or how about a turkey for the holiday feast
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/9986/gehaekelte-truthahn

With this wonderfully warm scarf collar, nothing can happen to anyone—man or woman—on cold days...
... and it’s trendy on top of that!
The beautiful relief pattern provides 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.
To make it clearer, 1 chart in crochet chart form is included in the pattern.
In addition, a cutting layout with an integrated diagram helps you through the crochet process.

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

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

 

Cowl collars are definitely related to loops... you can never have enough of them!
A beautiful textured leaf-look pattern really 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.
To make things clearer, the pattern includes 1 crochet chart .
In addition, a cutting layout with an integrated diagram is included.

The scarf measures about 38 x 84 cm when rolled out.
However, it can easily be made smaller or larger as needed.
The included template and the gauge help with that!

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

 

Are you looking for a small project for in between?
These fingerless mitts are perfect for that!

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

A detailed description guides you step by step through the knitting process.
It also includes a knitting chart to help you through the pattern repeat.

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

The length of the finished mitts is about 20 cm.
Of course, as always, the gauge is provided.

Perfect, too, if you want to shrink your leftover yarn stash!

And here is the pattern with more details...