quick successes for beginners and advanced crafters

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As an experienced beginner, you can quickly recreate this cute hippo-themed heating pad cover thanks to the detailed, illustrated pattern!

Get the pattern here! 

The main pattern is described in detail over 52 pages and generously illustrated with 66 photos, so even beginners shouldn’t have any trouble recreating it. A short version (16 pages, without photos), ready to print, is also included at the end of the pattern. Materials needed

• Schachenmayr Catania (125 m/50 g) approx. 80 g in light gray (or mint), and approx. 30 g each in natural and mint (or light gray)
• Crochet hook size 3
• Yarn needle and pins
• stuffing
• Optional: 8 mm safety eyes and 6 cm Velcro

Required skills:

• crocheting in rows
• crocheting in spiral rounds
• magic ring
• single crochet
• double crochet
• front and back post double crochet
• sewing the pieces together

Knitting pattern Baby Shoes Pastel

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*Spring will be here sooner than you think!
The little shoes are quick and easy to knit.
All you need is some leftover yarn and a set of double-pointed needles!

Foot length: 9.5 cm

Materials:
Leftover yarn in
White
Pink
Mint
Yellow

Pattern:PDF format
The pattern is designed so that anyone can knit these shoes.
Detailed descriptions with pictures for each step.

Crochet patterns for quick success

Doorstop Hippie
Made from thick leftover yarn, Hippie is quick and easy to make, or you can simply use thinner yarn doubled.

Your result is an inexpensive, practical helper around the house; it keeps your doors safely open and is decorative too. Without heavy filling, it can be turned into a cuddly toy.


Details & pattern: Hippie the Doorstop

You should have the following skills:

• magic ring
• chain, slip stitch, and single crochet stitches
  
• half double crochet
• increasing and decreasing stitches

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Ivy
Whether as a vine or just individual leaves, this ivy looks real and makes a great decoration on the table or as a gift tag.

All you need is leftover yarn and the right crochet hook, and you’re ready to get started.


Details & pattern: Ivy

It is crocheted with

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

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Potholders in a houndstooth pattern
This pattern is crocheted using only single crochet and double crochet stitches; it really is very easy.

You’ll quickly make a useful little kitchen helper this way. Potholders never go out of style and make a lovely small gift.


Details & pattern: Potholders

All patterns are written in a beginner-friendly way without abbreviations.

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Funny little Easter bunnies as egg cozies, decorative figures, or flower picks Click here to go directly to the pattern 


These super-sweet little bunnies will make your Easter decorations perfect, whether as egg cozies, flower picks, or decorative figures. ....or maybe as a sweet little surprise for Easter breakfast...? The size varies depending on the yarn used, from approx. 10 cm to 18 cm. The funny little bunnies are very quick to crochet; the pattern is written in great detail, with lots of pictures on 12 pages. The bunnies are crocheted in one piece, so there is no annoying sewing on of body parts To crochet the bunnies, you will need:

• A crochet hook 2-3, depending on the yarn used
• Yarn: you can use any yarn you like, but ideally it should be a cotton yarn. I used Lieblingsfarben No. 2 by myboshi for the yellow egg cozy. I crocheted the smaller bunnies with Schoeller + Stahl S + S Limone 50g = 125m crocheted 50g=115m; this high-quality all-round cotton yarn is available in a wide range of colors at Wollerino. You can also use any yarn from your stash that matches in color, but you need to keep in mind that this will change the size of the finished figure. My figures made from myboshi Lieblingsfarben No. 2 are approx. 18 cm tall. The decorative bunnies/flower picks made from S+S Limone are approx. 14 cm tall. You need 1x50g in your main color for one bunny
• Black sewing thread for the embroidery on the face (I used the sewing thread 4 strands together). If you use a different yarn, you may need to adjust the quantities for the yarn.
• A darning needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors
• A row marker or a thread in a contrasting color to mark the beginning of each round
• Sewing thread in a matching color to sew on the eyes and the little tail.
• Stuffing
• small black beads for the eyes
• craft pliers
• possibly small flowers, beads, sequins ...to decorate your figure
• satin ribbons
• wooden skewers for the flower picks (I used discarded knitting needles)

To crochet the bunnies, you need to know the following:

• Single crochet (sc)
• Decreases, increases
• Slip stitch
• Magic ring
• Crab stitches

Knitting a triangular scarf for babies and toddlers (1–3 years)

Are you looking for a small project for a baby or toddler that gives you a quick sense of success? With just one skein, you can easily and quickly knit this practical basic piece! Even as a beginner!

You can simply relax and knit only knit stitches, and you’ll end up with a scarf that is truly amazing. All the scarves
in all the colors shown in the pictures are used alternately in our family, and
truly: moms and kids love these scarves! You’ll very often be asked where you got this great scarf! What a success... ;-)

There are so many color possibilities, since the yarn comes in over 100 colors and color gradients!


Click here and you’ll go straight to the pattern with more info and pictures!

The pattern is written especially so that even as a knitting beginner you’ll have no trouble following it, because

• only knit stitches are knitted in rows
• everything is described in great detail - I really want you to have fun and succeed

Have fun knitting!

A cute little pincushion like this is quick to crochet and very easy to make. The cactus is crocheted in rows and then sewn together with a seam. It’s the perfect craft project for using up leftover yarn! In no time at all, you’ll have a lovely little gift for a friend who loves to sew. Or you can keep the pincushion for yourself—it’ll look great on your windowsill.
The crochet pattern is also suitable for beginners.
Click here for the pattern!

The Valentine’s Day gift is ready, but the wrapping is still missing? If it’s a small present, then this bag is just right, and it’s so easy to make that you can quickly and easily recreate it even without much crafting experience.


 
The bag is made from photo cardstock and measures approx. 13 x 14 x 5 cm.

With this wonderfully warm collar scarf, nothing can happen to anyone—man or woman—on cold days...
... and it’s trendy to boot!
The beautiful textured pattern adds stability and a woven look!

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 chart in crochet chart form is included in the pattern.
In addition, a cutting template with an integrated diagram helps you through the crochet process.

The unrolled 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 will help with that!

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

 

Cowl collars are clearly related to loop scarves... you can never have enough of them!
A wonderful leaf-look relief pattern adds some flair here and guarantees the ultimate cozy factor!

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, 1 chart in crochet chart form can be found in the pattern.
In addition, a cutting layout with an integrated schematic is included.

The unrolled scarf has a size of about 38 x 84 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 the pattern with more details...

 

Cowl collars are a great alternative to loops and scarves for keeping warm in winter...
... you can never have enough of them.

Here, 2 techniques come together—and they harmonize beautifully:
Tartan + Tapestry

Who says the tartan technique only shines in knitwear? Not at all!
Crocheted pieces can be wonderfully spruced up too!

The method looks sophisticated, yet is so easy to work that even beginners will enjoy it!

A detailed step-by-step explanation guides you through the crochet pattern.
For clarification, the pattern includes 1 chart in crochet chart form .
In addition, a template with an integrated schematic helps you through the crochet process.

The tartan technique is also described in detail and illustrated with photos (16 pictures).
The tapestry technique is explained separately as well.

When laid flat, the scarf has a size of about 34 x 105 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...

 

This little bag for 10 tissues is done in a flash, making it perfect as a last-minute gift. Whether it’s for Valentine’s Day, a birthday, Easter, or just because—everyone will love it.

Even beginners with basic skills will have no trouble following the pattern.
It’s also a great way to use up leftover yarn in all kinds of color combinations.



Click here for the crochet pattern for the little tissue pouch with a heart.

For people who absolutely can't wait to finish, I recommend using thicker yarn. You'll be at least twice as fast!
An item that is knitted with very thick yarn is this infinity scarf. It has a simple pattern made up only of knit and purl stitches, and you can knit it almost in your sleep. Definitely suitable for beginners too! Before you know it, you'll have that sense of achievement!

Click here for the pattern.

This round collar and shoulder warmer can be knitted from one skein in just a few hours, even by beginners with basic knowledge. It’s a wonderful way to use up leftover yarn.



Here’s the knitting pattern for the shoulder warmer and round collar.

A quick knitting project that’s also very useful is a bath mitt. It features a simple pattern that’s livened up a bit by the border at the top.

You can find the pattern here.



My original is made from a cotton-linen blend with a yardage of 95 meters per 50 grams. A small scrap in a contrasting color is enough for the border.

This headband for babies and toddlers is super quick to knit and can be easily adjusted to any size you want. It looks great on adults, too.

The crochet pattern for the heart is included in the knitting pattern.



Click here for the knitting pattern for this easy-to-knit headband.

Little gift bags always come in handy, since there are so many occasions when you want to give someone a gift. Of course, for a true handmade enthusiast, making the packaging yourself is part of the deal.
These little bags are knitted from leftover sock yarn. That makes them ideal for using up leftovers, too. They are colorful, easy to knit, and fun to make.

You can find the pattern here.

You can use this cool and modern bag with its stylish lettering for many occasions—whether for your daily shopping, as a beach bag, as an everyday companion, or as a shopper, this chic mesh bag is always an eye-catcher.

Thanks to the filet pattern, the bag is quick to crochet and also makes a lovely gift idea.

Go to the pattern here



The bag is approx. 39 cm wide and 44 cm tall (without handles).
The pattern is described in detail with a counting chart, crochet chart, and pictures.
Required prior knowledge: chain stitch, slip stitch, double crochet

Quick and easy to crochet is this beautiful triangular shawl. It is light and airy,
yet elegant and wonderfully soft for snuggling up and feeling cozy.

The shawl is crocheted from one side to the other. Thanks to the openwork pattern, the shawl is wonderfully light and soft. This makes it very comfortable to wear and easy to style in many ways.

Here’s the pattern



Suitable for beginners.
Required skills: chain stitch, single crochet, and treble crochet
Detailed description as a PDF file with text, crochet chart, and step-by-step photos.

These super-cute bunnies are the perfect addition to your Easter decor—whether as egg cozies, flower picks, or decorative figures. ...or perhaps as a sweet little gift for Easter breakfast...? The size varies depending on the yarn used, ranging from about 10 cm to 18 cm. These adorable bunnies are quick to crochet; the pattern is very detailed, with plenty of pictures over 12 pages. The bunnies are crocheted in one piece, so there’s no need for the tedious task of sewing the body parts together*

• A size 2–3 crochet hook, depending on the yarn used
• Yarn: You can use any yarn, but cotton yarn is ideal. For the yellow egg cozy, I used myboshi’s “Favorite Colors No. 2.” I crocheted the smaller bunnies with Schoeller + Stahl S + S Limone (50g = 125m, 50g = 115m), a high-quality all-purpose cotton yarn

However, you can also use any yarn from your stash that matches the color; just keep in mind that this will affect the size of the finished figure. My figures made with myboshi’s “Favorite Colors No. 2” are about 18 cm tall. The decorative bunnies/flower picks made with S+S Limone are about 14 cm tall. You’ll need 1 x 50g of your main color for one bunny

• Black sewing thread for the facial embroidery (I used 4 strands of sewing thread). If you use a different type of yarn, you may need to adjust the yarn quantities accordingly.
• A darning needle for weaving in ends
• A pair of scissors
• A stitch marker or a contrasting thread to mark the beginning of each round
• Sewing thread in a matching color to attach the eyes and tail.
• Stuffing
• Small black beads for the eyes
• Craft pliers
• Optional: small flowers, beads, sequins... to decorate your figure
• Satin ribbons
• Wooden skewers for the flower picks (I used old knitting needles)

To crochet the bunnies, you’ll need to know how to do the following:

• Single crochet (sc)
• Decreases, increases
• Slip stitch
• Magic ring
• Crab stitchClick here to go directly to the pattern 

easy and quick to crochet,
the amigurumis for the bathtub.
whether donkey, elephant, or octopus
the animals are all easy to crochet and therefore finished quickly, too

Material
yarn from Rico Design, Creative Bubble 50g/90m, hook size 4
safety eyes

https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/34968/bade-tier-elefant-gehaekelt-von-dadade
The bath donkey will be approximately 25 cm long x 18 cm wide



https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/35871/bade-tier-tintenfisch-gehaekelt-von-dadade
The octopus will be approximately 30 cm x 13 cm

Beautifully quick to crochet:

Crochet pattern Möbius Cowl 1-2-3-4




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This cowl wonderfully jazzes up sweaters and shirts. 


It is crocheted from approx. 60 g of a merino yarn with 50 g – 160 m yardage and hook size 3 – 4 (here with a 3.5 mm crochet hook) and can be finished quickly in one afternoon. Beginners should allow themselves a little more crochet time.  Other yarns with a suitable hook size can also be used. In my opinion, however, the pattern shows up better in finer yarns.

The Möbius technique in crochet is considerably easier than in knitting.

For the illustrated PDF pattern basic crochet skills are sufficient (chain stitches, single crochet, half double crochet, slip stitch). Link tips for learning to crochet are included.

Minimal effort, maximum sewing success: With Mathilda, the bow basket, you’re guaranteed to succeed! Mathilda is cut out once each from outer fabric and lining fabric. All you need to add is one layer of interfacing (or a cleaning cloth) and 4 fabric strips for the bows. And if you have a bias tape maker (tutorial included), Mathilda can be cut out and sewn in about 1 hour :).

The ebook includes a total of 4 sewing patterns, the illustrated sewing instructions and the lookbook with lots of design examples!

Have fun, and may the seam be with you!

Sonja

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