A Burst of Color for the Start of Spring

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Green is THE spring color par excellence:

Knitting pattern for a striped cotton short-sleeved cardigan



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The PDF pattern is illustrated over 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).

We need
in total for sizes S to L approx. 450 g Catania (Schachenmayr) or Limone (Schoeller+Stahl), 100% mercerized cotton, ball band details: 50 g – 125 m length, 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 fewer yarn scraps will be left over from each skein.

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

Soft or bright spring colors—just as you like:

Cardigan Gita - Sizes 36 to 42 One Size



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A knitted lightweight piece for all seasons—whether worn over or under—simple and with an eye-catching collar area. Both patterns used are very easy (only knit and purl stitches). The collar design requires a little care.
Unlike the “Margit” model, the sleeves are knitted with a sleeve cap. The length is variable.

The illustrated pattern with stitch- and row-by-row instructions is based on a gauge of approx. 14.5 sts = approx. 10 cm with size 6.0 knitting needles. Because of the relaxed shape and stretchiness of the cardigan, one stitch more or less is not that crucial. If there are larger gauge differences, please choose a larger or smaller needle size. The pattern does not include a knitting course, but it does include helpful link tips.

We need
225 g KidSilk, e.g. from Austermann, color 40 Emerald, 75% kid mohair, 25% silk, 25 g – 225 m yardage; alternative yarns are listed in the pattern.

Used here: size 6.0 knitting needles, pins, tape measure, yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors, stitch markers, row counter if needed.

Flattering to the figure:

Knitted Shirt/Pullover 'ALGARVE'




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Two in one pattern:sleeveless long shirt, ideal for leggings, and with sleeves, a cotton pullover knitted in a simple lace pattern . Thanks to the pattern, it is ONE SIZE for women’s sizes 38–44. Smaller sizes can be worn as “oversized.” Weight gain or loss is therefore no problem.

Material:
300 g (without sleeves) / 550 g (pullover) Austermann Algarve (100% cotton; 50 g – 142 m) for needle size 2.5–3.5; here: knitting needle 3.5, measuring tape, scissors, yarn needle, row counter helpful but not essential. Gauge according to the ball band: 27 sts x 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm.

The PDF pattern includes the images from the image gallery (see above); due to the simple cut, no additional images are included.

Basic knitting skills are sufficient, including yarn over, knit 2 stitches together, slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over (explained).

Cheerful Easter colors:

Knitting pattern Egg Cozy BIGGI - quick and easy




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Funny egg cozies, not just for Easter! Also an ideal way to use up leftover yarn.

Quick and easy to knit in one evening in front of the TV, they make a last-minute gift for any occasion.

Basic knitting skills are enough.
We knit in rounds with a set of double-pointed needles. Decorations can be added as desired and according to your own creativity.

Material:
Basically, any yarn can be used with a slightly smaller needle size than indicated on the label.

1 egg cozy: approx. 10 g – 15 g yarn (leftover) + small leftover yarn scraps for decorating; here: set of double-pointed needles 4.0 and crochet hook approx. 3.0 for “knotting in hair”; yarn needle for sewing in ends, possibly sewing needle and buttons, tape measure, scissors.
Recommendation: embroider the eyes in black if the egg cozies are used as amigurumi for babies/toddlers.

Included in the PDF download:

• Short pattern in text form, designed for yarns with approx. 105 m yardage per 50 g
• Step-by-step illustrated pattern, designed for yarns with approx. 85 m yardage per 50 g

each knitted with a set of double-pointed needles size 4.0 (this makes the egg cozies nice and dense and they stand up on their own)

• Photo tutorial “Embroidering in duplicate stitch”
• Photo tutorial “Knotting in hair with a crochet hook"
  
• Separate PDF pattern for the “double long-tail cast-on”

Spring colors of your choice:

Crochet pattern - also for beginners -  triangular shawl COLOR PLAY




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Cheerfully colorful – in your favorite colors (also great for using up leftovers, if you like), this triangular shawl can be crocheted quickly in just a few evenings – very relaxing.. and a wonderful gift for all kinds of occasions.

• NO gauge required
• for any yarn you like, any color choice – also possible for using up leftovers
• shawl size as desired; dimensions of the shawl shown: approx. 200 cm x 100 cm
• Illustrated PDF pattern incl. short version for printing (No crochet chart)

These crochet skills are enough:
chain stitches, single crochet and slip stitches (all explained with pictures)


Material:
Basically, you can use any yarn you like with a suitable hook size; it is especially wonderful for thin yarns, lace yarns / gradient yarns (e.g. Bobbel yarn cakes).

For the size crocheted here, I used: approx. 350 g total cotton yarn Limone/Catania, 100% cotton, 50 g – 125 m, any color choice, here 8 colors (partly using up leftovers); according to the label for hook size 2.5 – 3.5; used here: 3.5 crochet hook.
You will also need: yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors. A stitch marker is helpful for beginners, and pins for blocking.

Spring - summer - hiking season:

Tunisian crochet - very easy with a pillow, bag, case, and hiking seat cushion




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Tunisian crochet is easy. Just try it out with these patterns (see image gallery). Basic crochet skills are enough. The various simple Tunisian stitch patterns are described in detail and illustrated.

4-in-1 PDF pattern: 

• a pillow 33 cm x 33 cm, “filled” with 2 towels or stuffing or similar, or 40 cm x 40 cm or your desired size
• easy to convert into a tote/bag.
• plus a seat pad for hiking and
• a glasses case for the sunglasses

Depending on the color combination, the textured stitch pattern always looks a little different. The dimensions can easily be adjusted to any desired size.

We need:
100 g in the main color (here turquoise) and 50 g in the secondary color (here beige) of a yarn with 100 m per 50 g, for hook size 3.5 – 4.0 according to the ball band, matching Tunisian crochet hook or a knooking needle, measuring tape, scissors, yarn needle for weaving in ends, pins;
Gauge according to the ball band of the yarn used here: 18.5 sts x 27 rows = 10 x 10 cm.
The amount of yarn is also enough for a 40 cm x 40 cm pillow. For larger pillows, please calculate more yarn accordingly.

The download includes:

• PDF pattern for pillow/bag, seat pad and glasses case, over 23 pages with photos
• PDF pattern: blog “Converting gauge – here’s how”

Spring/Summer Cotton Beanie for HER and HIM - Crochet Pattern





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The short pattern for this easy-to-crochet hat is written in two sizes:

• 52 cm – 56 cm and
• 57 cm – 60 cm                 head circumference

Material:
approx. 100 g cotton (blend) yarn total, colors of your choice, 50 g = 100 m yardage, hook 4 - 5 – crochet hook 4.5 used here; gauge according to the label: 18 sts = 10 cm, here: 14 hdc = 10 cm

Crochet Pattern Potholder KITCHEN FISH




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This large potholder kitchen decor fish  is crocheted from potholder yarn for a size 4.5 mm crochet hook, e.g., Record 210 by Schoeller+Stahl, 50 g – 90 m, 100 g mint green, 50 g natural white, 50 g light gray. You’ll have some of each color left over, so you could crochet a regular potholder from the leftovers. Also required: scissors, yarn needle for weaving in ends.


Included in the download :

• PDF crochet pattern in written form (for printing) with many progress photos in the back section of the pattern
• PDF Crochet Basics – basic crochet techniques

These little tissue holders are bright and colorful. You can crochet them creatively from all kinds of colorful leftover yarn. And with a little heart on top, they make a lovely small gift for any occasion.

The little holders are finished in no time, and even beginners will enjoy making them.



Click here for the crochet pattern for the little tissue holders.

Colorful crochet patterns by Stjerne61

Paintbrush Bunny Door Wreath
Easter is just around the corner, and the little bunny has already painted plenty of eggs in bright colors—unfortunately, some of them broke in the process.
This door wreath brings a spring and Easter mood into your home.

Details & pattern

You will crochet with these stitches:

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

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Owl Fence Sitters
Use up your leftover yarn and simply crochet around your garden fence for a change.
Welcome spring with these funny owls and bring a splash of color to the roadside.

Details & pattern

The pattern is suitable for beginners.

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Couple Egg Cozies
With these fun egg cozies, your breakfast egg stays nice and warm, and they bring color to the table.
Leftover yarn is enough to make them, and beginners can also give the pattern a try.

Details & pattern

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This colorful children’s jacket made of merino wool is just the thing for chilly spring days. It has a hood and pockets—which all kids love. It fits sizes 92–104.

The knitting pattern is very detailed and includes many photos. However, I recommend it for experienced knitters.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the children’s jacket.

A baby blanket is needed at any time of year. Here it comes in beautiful light colors - yellow and pink. Other colors can also be chosen.

The blanket is knitted from fine, soft merino wool and can easily be recreated even by beginners with basic skills. Every step is described in the pattern, including the heart pattern.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the baby blanket with hearts.

Dreamily beautiful "Cross" tunic - for all sizes - 

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The perfect outfit for the upcoming spring is the Cross tunic. It looks wonderfully casual worn over a color-coordinated top and cleverly hides small love handles thanks to the crossed straps.

The sexy look and fresh colors will draw everyone’s attention to you! Something completely different from the usual cuts. The pattern is super easy and you’ll quickly achieve a magical result.

The two patterns are provided as crochet charts and are also written out again, so you can decide whether you want to work from the crochet chart or the text.

Difficulty level: Easy and Quick

What you need:

Yarn: (other colors look good too, of course )
Rellana Denim Green (100% cotton, 50 g = 140 m yardage ) approx. 270 g 
Rellana Denim Gray (100% cotton, 50 g = 140 m yardage ) approx. 35-40 g
Recommended hook size 3, as well as a yarn needle

What you need to know:

chain stitches, single crochet, double crochet, slip stitches, sew/crochet together

Start knitting for spring now. After all, it takes a while until such a pretty piece is finished. This triangular shawl can also be worn as a poncho and is an eye-catcher everywhere with its lace pattern and waves.

Recommended for experienced knitters. The pattern is written very precisely, with all pattern details and photos.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the poncho triangular shawl with lace pattern and waves.

This cotton polo pullover for toddlers (size 86/92) is a pretty eye-catcher. The colorful stripes, the heart, and the flower practically invite spring in.

The pullover has almost no seams; it was only joined at the shoulder with grafting stitch.

Difficulty level: intermediate - the pattern describes all steps very precisely and has lots of photos.



Click here for the knitting pattern for the colorful children’s polo pullover.

This colorful flower pot cover with butterflies brings spring right into your home. It’s also a great way to crochet up all your leftover yarn. 

Well suited for beginners. The pattern describes every step in detail and has lots of photos.



Click here for the crochet pattern for the flower pot cover with butterflies.

Crochet pattern for the “Nature” Top – for all sizes

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Green tones symbolize nature, flowers, and leaves ... just like the “Nature” top.

Paired with a dark camisole, you can wear this top for almost any occasion. Both stitch patterns are included as a crochet chart and written instructions. Step-by-step photos provide additional help with the project.

The top can be crocheted in any size, as I specify in the pattern how many stitches you need to start with.

Difficulty level: Intermediate (experienced beginners)

What you’ll need:

A 3-ply Bobbel yarn cake + Lurex thread in shades of green with a running length of approx. 1000–1200 m (approx. 300–350 g) – alternatively, two small Bobbel yarn cakes (of course, other colors can also be used), a 3.5 mm crochet hook, and a sewing needle

What you need to know:

chain stitches, single crochet, slip stitches, half double crochet and double crochet, possibly post double crochet (not required), and double crochets worked together

Crochet pattern for an asymmetrical dress made with gradient yarn cakes

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With its longer back and beautiful color gradient, this asymmetrical dress is guaranteed to be an eye-catcher next spring and summer. The asymmetrical cut gives the dress that special something. 

Since this is worked in rounds, you save yourself the tedious seaming. The main part of the dress consists of two relatively simple crochet patterns, separated by single crochet stitches and half double crochets. The border is additionally crocheted onto the hem at the end.

The dress can be crocheted in all sizes, but this requires the following:

• you can take your own measurements
  
• you can use the given pattern-repeat measurements to recalculate the crochet pattern to fit yourself

Calculation examples for the conversion are of course also included.

The pattern includes written crochet instructions, crochet charts, and many step-by-step photos.

Difficulty level: Intermediate to advanced

What you need:

Approx. 500 g of any gradient yarn cake (or 2 identical ones) – 3-ply + glitter yarn – approx. 2000 m total yardage, recommended hook size 3

What you need to know:

Chain stitches, single crochet stitches, half and full double crochets as well as treble crochets, slip stitches, independently recalculating with the specified pattern-repeat measurements, and 10x10 cm gauge swatches

The little primrose flower child combines shades of yellow and green—the dominant colors of the first spring blooms. The flower child measures about 15 cm tall. Its arms and legs can be bent because they have chenille wire inside, allowing you to display it in a wide variety of poses. To crochet it, you’ll need

• Cotton yarn with a length of 125 m / 50 g (e.g. Catania by Schachenmayr) - scraps in yellow, soft apricot, medium green, and light green
• Fluffy yarn, brushed yarn, or mohair yarn in yellow for the hair
• Crochet hooks sizes 2.5 and 2.0
• Polyester stuffing
• 1 thick sewing needle for sewing the pieces together
• 1 pointed needle for embroidering the eyes and mouth
• Black and pink embroidery floss
• Chenille wire (pipe cleaner)
• Wire
• Scissors
• Glue

In the 13-page pattern, each step is explained in detail with pictures.
Bring spring into your home now and crochet this charming flower child!
You can find the pattern here!

You can find even more flower children from my collection here!

A soul warmer like this is ideal for spring!
In this mustard yellow, it's simply unbeatable!

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

The cut of the soul warmer works entirely without decreases or increases...
... which makes it absolutely recommended for beginners too!

A detailed description guides you through the crochet process.
To make things clear, the pattern includes 3 charts in crochet chart form.
In addition, 3 diagrams 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 where you’ll find the pattern and more details...

 

A shoulder wrap is the ideal companion for the transitional seasons!
Draped over a beautiful dress, it’s always an eye-catcher and very elegant!
The fringe adds that certain something!

The pattern gives this stole a compelling elegance—yet, in the right combination, it can also be worn just as casually.

A detailed description (row by row) guides you through the crochet process.
For clarity, a crochet chart can also be found in the pattern.
A illustrated step-by-step explanation for making the fringe is also included in the pattern.

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 where to find the pattern and more details...

 

This strawberry wreath is a lovely, spring-fresh decoration.
The wreath can be used as a door, wall, or window decoration. It also works very well as a table decoration—without the vines.

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You’ll receive a detailed, 12-page, richly illustrated pattern for a decorative wreath measuring approximately 25 cm in a spring-themed design, featuring strawberries, flowers, vines, and leaves.
Also well-suited for beginners

Required skills:
The pattern does not include a beginner’s tutorial. You should already know how to work single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, and treble crochet, as well as chain stitches and slip stitches.

You will also need:

• Yarn, hook size 3–4, yardage 133 m/50 g in the colors white, May green, apple green, red, and yellow (1 skein of 50 g each), “Lisa Premium” by Gründl Wolle, and yarn with a yardage of 196 m/50 g in lime green (1 skein of 50 g), “Versailles supersoft” by Buttinette.
• Crochet hooks sizes 2.5 and 3.5
• Weaving needle, darning needle, stuffing
• Styrofoam half-ring, Ø 25 cm
• Approx. 50 cm white satin ribbon

To get you in the mood for Easter, my store features these colorful egg cups. They’re wonderfully easy to make, making them perfect for craft beginners and kids alike. And you can stack them on top of each other for space-saving storage.



The cups are made of cardstock and are about 11 cm in diameter.

When winter says goodbye, above all we see one thing again: green! 
Green, greener, greenest is my dragon tail "Lucky Rea", too! 
The special highlight is especially the clover leaves on and in each point. 

I used about 1000 m of 3-ply gradient yarn and a 3.0 mm hook, which gives it a wingspan of about 2.30 m. 
But you can also use other yarn and make more/fewer pattern repeats.



You will receive a written, illustrated step-by-step pattern as well as a PC-created, colored crochet chart for the first two pattern repeats; after that, you can continue working according to the chart. 

Chain stitches, half double crochets, and puff stitches are used. 
The puff stitches are explained. 

Here’s the pattern!

There’s even still a 20% discount until the end of January! :)

Have fun! :) 

We need them in every season and every quality...
... the triangular shawls!
Hardly any accessory perks up a supposedly boring outfit like our shawls!

The pattern used looks complex, but is so easy to work that even beginners will enjoy it!

A detailed step-by-step explanation guides you through the crochet pattern.
Row by row and stitch by stitch are explained.
For clarification, 1 crochet chart can be found in the pattern.

The size of the shawl is approximately 180 x 100 cm.
However, it can be made smaller or larger as needed—with little effort.
The stated gauge helps with this!

And here is the pattern and more details...

This little daffodil pot is just right for the start of spring. When it’s still cold and gloomy outside, this pretty decoration brings a touch of spring magic into your home.

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It’s super quick to crochet and well-suited even for beginners with basic skills. You’ll receive a detailed, 8-page, richly illustrated pattern for a decorative pot measuring approximately 15 cm.

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

You’ll also need:

• Crochet with cotton yarn, hook size 2.5–3
• (50 g/125 m). In this case, I used “Catania” by Schachenmayer in the colors sun, natural, and apple
• (1 ball of each)
• 3 chenille wires, 30 cm long; 1 clay pot, Ø 9 cm
• Crochet hook size 2.5
• Darning needle, hot glue, some cardboard, decorative granules

Coasters or Small Decorative Tablecloths Crochet Pattern
https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/31407/untersetzer-oder-kleine-deko-tischdecken
The coasters crocheted in bright colors can be used in many ways, as coasters for glasses, cups, or as small decorative tablecloths.For the coasters you will need: • Lang Yarns MARISA combed cotton, mercerized (50 g approx. 210 m), in colors: No. 0109 rose, No. 0084 pink, No. 0013 yellow, No. 0001 white, No. 0027 salmon, No. 0012 dark blue, No. 0033 light blue • Crochet hook No. 1.00 For the 6 coasters shown (diameter approx. 15 cm), a total of 60 g of cotton was used.