After Work + Weekend: Time for a New Craft Project

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If you don’t have much time this weekend but still want to crochet something small, maybe you can get in the mood for Carnival a little early with this funny clown. You can crochet this finger puppet super fast. You don’t even need to buy yarn—you’re sure to have some colorful leftover yarn lying around at home. It’s so simple that even beginners can give it a try.
Once it’s finished, it fits in any pants pocket and can be taken anywhere to make long car rides go by faster, to pass the time while waiting, or to distract from a shot at the doctor’s office.
Get started right away. The pattern is here!

Winter is far from over, and boot cuffs like these are quick to knit—an ideal weekend project:

Knitting pattern - New Zealand Boot Cuffs




(To purchase/download, please click the image)


.. knitted in rows or in rounds—your choice

The pattern used here is also wonderful for scarves or (Möbius) cowls, since it looks the same on both sides.

Included in the download (PDF format):

• Knitting pattern boot cuffs in rows – also for scarves
• Knitting pattern boot cuffs in rounds with a set of double-pointed needles, or
• with a circular knitting needle for a cowl
• Separate PDF: Knitting Basics

Materials:
Depending on the cuff height, 50 g to 100 g Adriafil New Zealand Print, 75% wool, 25% acrylic, 100 g – 200 m, needle size 4.5. We also need a measuring tape, scissors, and a yarn needle for weaving in ends. If the cuffs are knitted in rounds, we need a set of double-pointed needles size 4.5.

For a close-fitting neck cowl: approx. 150 g yarn, 1 circular knitting needle size 4.5 with a 60 cm cable length, 1 stitch marker.

Crochet Pattern Easter Chick "Minti"

This little chick has just hatched and is dreaming of siblings in bright colors.
Made from leftover yarn, the chicks are quick and easy to recreate and make lovely Easter decorations.

Details & Pattern

The following stitches are used for crocheting

• chain stitches
• slip stitches
• single crochet stitches
• half double crochet
• double crochet

The pattern is suitable for beginners and written without abbreviations.

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New Zealand Hat (men’s/women’s) with Tassel - Knitting Pattern




(To purchase/download, please click the image)

Clever, easy-to-knit hat for children, women, and men 
from a head circumference of 48 cm up to large men’s sizes

• knitted in rows or in rounds – as you prefer
• with crochet cord and
• tassel

Basic knitting skills are sufficient.
Crochet skills: chain stitches


Materials:

shown here knitted from a total of approx. 100 g Adriafil New Zealand plus approx. 50 g New Zealand Print (75% wool, 25% acrylic, 100 g – 200 m, needle size 4.5). You will also need stitch markers (if knitted in rounds), measuring tape, scissors, yarn needle for weaving in ends; circular knitting needle with 60 cm cable length or set of double-pointed needles size 4.5; crochet hook 4.5.


Included in the download :

• PDF knitting pattern with pictures (incl. crochet cord instructions and tassel making)
• PDF Knitting Basics – basic knitting techniques
• PDF Crochet Basics – crochet techniques

Use up leftover yarn on the weekend:


Free pattern: crocheted egg cozy in a simple rib pattern



More free patterns (click me) in my shop.

Already knitting something for spring? Why not a cute headscarf for a baby?

Just right for the weekend—quick and easy to crochet.
A pretty cosmetic pouch for makeup, jewelry, small items, etc., and a cute TaTüTa (tissue pouch).

With this special stitch (crisscross double crochet), you can crochet in rounds without any offset, creating the ideal base for embroidered motifs.

Click here for the pattern



Required skills: chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet

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

Cute keychains or bag charms - hat, basket and flip-flops
- perfect for using up some leftover yarn over the weekend!

These cute charms are quick to crochet. They also make great gifts or little tokens. So grab some leftover yarn and a crochet hook and get started.

Click here for the pattern




Additional materials:
• Bronze chain
• Key carabiner and/or key ring
• Bronze key ring
• Jump rings
• Crochet hook size 3
• Clear sewing thread

Required skills: chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet
Detailed description as a PDF file.

The HAPPY FLOWERS flower sticks are a great weekend project. Not only are they quick to crochet, but they’re also a wonderful way to use up your leftover yarn. Especially now in this grey season, they’ll bring a splash of color to your windowsill.

The pattern is easy enough for beginners to follow. It includes plenty of pictures and detailed explanations of each step.

--> Get the crochet pattern and more info here: HAPPY FLOWERS Flower Sticks

This fun Easter decoration is a quick and easy weekend project. The little chubby bunny is searching for the eggs he has already painted in bright colors in the flowerpot, even though they’re right there.

Click here for the pattern

     

The finished decoration is about 22 cm tall. Very well suited for beginners.
You’ll receive a detailed 13-page pattern with plenty of photos to follow along with. The PDF includes the pattern for the bunny, the crocus, the bow, and the Easter eggs.

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

You’ll also need:

• Crochet with yarn, hook size 4.5–5.5, 50 g/90 m. In this case, I used “Finja” by Wollbutt in the colors gray-blue and cream, 1 skein of each
• For all other parts, cotton yarn for hook size 2.5–3 (50 g/125 m). In this case, I used “Catania” by Schachenmayer in the colors reseda, coffee, natural, dahlia, yellow, and apple
• Plus, leftover yarn in various colors for the Easter eggs. (A great way to use up leftover yarn)
• Crochet hooks sizes 3 and 4.5, clay pot Ø 17 cm, 1 piece of chenille wire
• Darning needle, stuffing, hot glue, 4.5 cm pom-pom maker

Want to knit for a baby or toddler, finish a great piece quickly, and really
switch off while KNITTING - ONLY - KNIT - STITCHES?

I have 3 great suggestions for you! :-) Everything is knitted from the same yarn!

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With this pattern, you can knit brilliantly easy and super-quick baby mittens!
No set of double-pointed needles, no purl stitches! Even as a beginner, you’ll make them so easily and quickly!


Click here for many more photos and details!

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This basic triangular scarf is simply fantastic: wonderfully soft and warm, it wraps around the neck like a turtleneck and is so super practical with the snap fastener. Kids and moms love it this easy... ;-)


Click here and you’ll get to the pattern with lots more info and photos!

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A really chic and cozy-warm hat is my Beginner Basic Hat No. 2!

As the name says, it is super easy to knit but still so stylish! You’re sure to find your favorite color or color combination, because the yarn comes in over 100 colors and color gradients...


Click here and take a look at more info and photos!

Have fun knitting!

A soul warmer like this simply has to hang in every woman’s wardrobe in lots of colors and shapes!

This zigzag pattern is simply fun and looks fantastic on top of that.
The edging is worked with a relief pattern, which is simple yet very effective.

The cut of the soul warmer is made entirely without decreases or increases...
... making it absolutely recommended for beginners too!

A detailed description guides you through the crochet process.
To make things clear, 3 crochet charts are included in the pattern.
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 adapted to any size.
The included cut and the gauge help with that!

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

 

With this wonderfully warm neck warmer, men and women alike are ready for cold days...
... and it’s trendy, too!
The wonderful raised texture pattern gives it stability and a braided texture!

Once you’ve crocheted the pattern repeat once, 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.
In addition, a template with an integrated schematic 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 the pattern and more details...

 

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 chart in knitting chart form to help with 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 included.

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

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

 

Did you sleep well? Good! Then you can take on a new knitting project now. You often never know exactly what the weekend will bring—will relatives drop by, or will the kids want to do something? I suggest making the project something relaxing that you can set aside at any time. An infinity scarf, for example. You really don’t have to think much for that.
What you need for it is sock yarn in two colors and a 4 mm circular knitting needle. The infinity scarf is knitted as a long tube in rounds, making it a wonderfully cozy neck warmer that can also be used on both sides.

You can find the pattern here.

This scarf is also wonderful to knit on the side. What makes it special is that it is knitted diagonally, which also shows off colorful gradient yarns beautifully. A simple lace border gives it that certain something.

You can find the pattern here.

Since Valentine’s Day isn’t far off either, you can already start preparing for that too. For example, with a little knitted heart pouch in which you can wrap small things. For this, you’ll need leftover sock yarn. If one of those could be red, that would suit me just fine :-)

You can find the pattern here.

Quick projects for the weekend and for Carnival

How about a clown doll for the bathtub?
That turns bath time into Carnival fun
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/36031/bade-puppe-clown-bimbino-gehaekelt-von-dadade



Or the clown for the kitchen.
It'll even put you in a good mood while washing dishes or cleaning
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/35740/schwamm-clown-fuer-bad-und-kueche-gehaekelt-von-dadade




Need a shower after the Carnival party and need to scrub the paint off???
Then the good-mood sponge is just right
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/35798/dusch-und-peeling-handschuh-clown-peppi-gehaekelt-von-dadade



Even more designs in my shop
Materials
Rico Design Creative Bubble yarn, 50 g/90 m, hook size 4

Have fun and Alleh Hopp