Top 5 Exclusive Authors in April 2018

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our exclusive authors have lots of long-time favorites, classics, and big hits in their shops. Here in this thread, they present their respective top 5.
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if you sort your shop page by "generally popular," you will find your top 5, which you can then present here with a photo and information. Have fun.

CROCHET PATTERNS TOP 5 BY STJERNE61
TOP 1-4 unchanged, TOP 5 newly added

TOP 1
Money gift as Christmas decoration
An original gift wrap for money or gift cards; after it’s been emptied, everything still makes a fun decoration.
Leftover yarn is enough to make it, and the pattern is suitable for beginners.


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TOP 2
Theodor the Soccer Star
A timeless door wreath for all soccer fans; crocheted in club colors, it supports any team.


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TOP 3
Ivy
This ivy looks real and is quickly made from leftover yarn, an eye-catcher on the table or on gifts.
Individual leaves in different thicknesses and colors also make lovely scatter decorations.


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TOP 4
Bracelet
Little and big girls love jewelry; this bracelet is quickly made from
a few leftovers and also looks great in other colors.


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NEW TOP 5
Reversible cozy spot
With this crochet pattern, you can create a simple and wonderful spot for your cat, ideal for lazy lounging. The mat is crocheted in spiral rounds with single crochet stitches


 
Details & pattern are available here

All patterns are beginner-friendly and written without abbreviations.

My top 5 are all very different,

here is No. 1:
Triangular Shawl Pattern
a beautiful knitted triangular shawl in a patchwork pattern,
which is easy 
to make from a very well-explained pattern.
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Here is No. 2
Pattern for a Zigzag Cowl!
This very special cowl is knitted with 3 mm knitting needles,
you need 100 g of yarn for it.
Only knit stitches are used!
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Here comes No. 3
Pattern for a Mesh Pattern Sweater
Knitted from cotton, this is a beautiful spring design,
the pattern is available in sizes 36-46
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This is No. 4
Cable Hat Pattern
Knitted from colorful yarn, this hat is an absolute top design!
The pattern is available in various sizes.
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And now No. 5
Lace Cowl Pattern
It is a cowl with an especially beautiful lace pattern,
easy to knit with a circular needle!

 1. Colorful Bunnies
These bunnies make a lovely little gift, and not just at Eastertime. They crochet up very quickly and are great for using up small amounts of leftover yarn.

 2. Cuddly Kitten
A fluffy little kitten like this isn’t hard to crochet, because you only need single crochet stitches. You can crochet it with fluffy yarn (as shown in the picture), but it also turns out very cute with acrylic yarn!

 3. Sleepy Little Lamb
This little lamb absolutely has to come to bed in the evening because it’s so cuddly-soft and because it plays a lullaby, since you can insert a music box. It is also crocheted using only single crochet stitches.

 4. Crocheted Seashells
The seashells awaken a longing for the sea. A pretty bathroom decoration that’s very easy to crochet and perfect for using up leftover yarn.

 5. Mermaid Outfit for Barbie
Whether in green or aqua shades, the mermaid costume for Barbie dolls is sure to be a hit. The outfit isn’t hard to crochet, even for beginners. Also great for leftover yarn!

The Top 5 in the shop of mowi19

Top 1: The shoulder-warming round collar 

Wonderful for beginners and extremely useful. The round collar only needs one skein of thin cotton and knits up quickly. The pattern is written in a beginner-friendly way. It has no abbreviations, and the photos are placed so they do not have to be printed.

For the knitting pattern, simply click on the image



Top 2: The tissue box with butterflies and hearts

This pretty tissue box can be crocheted quickly and easily—even by beginners. It’s also a great way to crochet up leftover yarn. All steps are well explained with detailed photos. With this box, you also have a gift idea that is always well received.

For the crochet pattern, please click on the image.



Top 3: The grow-with-me suspender skirt for toddlers from 1.5 to 5 years

This cute suspender skirt for toddlers is easy to knit, even for beginners with basic knowledge. There are no seams, and the straps are made in such a way that the little suspender skirt gradually transforms. All steps are explained clearly and with photos in the knitting pattern.

You can get to the knitting pattern by clicking on the photo.



Top 4: The baby suspender dress that grows with your child for 1 year

This adorable baby dress grows with your child from 6 to 18 months. It fits comfortably and is easy to knit, even for beginners with basic knowledge. The little dress has no seams.

You can get to the knitting pattern by clicking on the photo.



Top 5: The triangular shawl and poncho in one—with a lace pattern and waves

This pretty shawl will turn heads with its wonderful pattern. If you button it at the front, it also becomes a poncho. The shawl is knitted from thin cotton and is just right for the warm season. It is airy and light, yet still warms your shoulders on cool days. The pattern shows every step precisely with detailed photos.

Recommended for experienced knitters. You can get to the knitting pattern via the photo.

My number 1



A bath and dish sponge. For use or decoration

Material:

• Crochet hook No. 4
• Scissors
• Needle
• Creative Bubble yardage 90 m/50g (blue, white, black)

The pattern is also suitable for beginners who have the necessary stitch knowledge (how the stitch types are crocheted
is not explained). Stitches used: SC - single crochet


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My number 2




Doll shoes for a baby doll.
They are crocheted from leftover yarn.


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My number 3



A bath and dish sponge.
Material:

• Crochet hook No. 4
• Scissors
• Needle
• Creative Bubble yardage 90 m/50g (red, white)

The pattern is also suitable for beginners who have the necessary stitch knowledge (how the stitch types are crocheted
is not explained). Stitches used:
SC - single crochet


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My number 4





The little boots are crocheted from leftover yarn for a baby doll


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My number 5





Material:

• various cotton fabrics, or the leg of a pair of pajama pants
• Sewing thread
• Sewing needles
• Pins
• Hook-and-loop fastener

Here are my Top 5:
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Top No. 1 Table Runner Pattern
The table runner in Bruges lace crochet technique, size: 110 cm x 28 cm. It can be crocheted quickly, has an easy difficulty level, and should be no problem for a beginner.


Top No. 2 Colorful Easter Eggs
The colorful Easter eggs in Bruges lace crochet technique bring lovely spring freshness and make a successful decoration for Easter. Only a little thread is needed to make one egg.


Top No. 3  Tablecloth
A tablecloth with a diameter of approx. 48 cm in a beautiful dark green color with a bit of silvery sparkle. Very suitable for the Christmas season; it can, of course, be used not only as a tablecloth, but also works very well as a base for the Christmas tree stand.



Top No. 4 Decorative Coasters
The decorations/coasters “little snowflakes” with a diameter of approx. 10 cm are very suitable for the Christmas season and create a cozy atmosphere. They can be placed beautifully on the festive table as coasters for candle holders or used as door and window decorations.


Top No. 5 Reversible Cowl, Star Pattern
The elegant cowl has a timeless pattern and is reversible.


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I wish you lots of fun and joy crocheting :-) !

My number 1 is these little folding boxes.
With the illustrated pattern, you get 10 templates for rectangular boxes with edge lengths between 3 and 8 cm. The boxes are very easy to make and perfectly suitable for crafting beginners.



The number 2 is this Advent calendar. It is approx. 28 x 4.5 x 32 cm and also very easy to make.



The number 3 is the gift packaging specially designed for school enrollment gifts. The backpack is approx. 16.5 x 22.5 x 9 cm and easy to make for beginners with a little crafting experience.



My number 4 is these and 12 more snowflakes, which are cut out of tissue paper or similarly thin paper. The finished snowflakes are approx. 20 cm in size.



And another Advent calendar – my number 5! This calendar consists of 24 little fir trees, which are about 8 cm small. A container is hidden inside each little tree.



All models—except the snowflakes—are made from photo cardstock.

AND THE WINNERS ARE...

#1 Knitting pattern for a girls' vest / girls' jacket | Baby AlpenChic traditional *jacket*

A simply made girls' jacket—but really jazzed up by the border!
This vest has no button band at all and is therefore worn open.
A detailed description guides you through the knitting process.
The border is explained step by step.
This pattern is designed for size 116-122.
However, the included pattern template and gauge make it easy to make any size!




#2 Crochet pattern for a scarf collar | Neckwarmer #1

With this wonderfully warm scarf collar, nothing can happen to men or women on cold days...
... and it's trendy to boot!
The wonderful raised texture pattern adds stability and a woven look.
Once you've crocheted the pattern repeat, you'll have the hang of it—
beginners will enjoy this pattern too!
A detailed step-by-step explanation guides you through the crochet pattern.
For clarification, 1 crochet chart can be found in the pattern.
In addition, a pattern template with integrated diagram helps you through the crochet process.
The unrolled scarf has a size of about 27 x 96 cm.
However, it can be made smaller or larger as needed without much effort.
The included pattern template and the gauge help with that!





#3 Knitting pattern for a loop / cowl | Snood *WEBBED*

Beautiful colors simple pattern great cut = a snood you simply must have!
*This loop in a tartan look appears sophisticated, yet is so easy to make
that it is also suitable for beginners !*
The circumference is about 80 cm, and the height is approx. 50 cm.
The included pattern template and the gauge make it possible to adjust the size individually.
You will also find a chart of the color scheme as well as a detailed description in the pattern.
In addition, detailed photo documentation helps you through the knitting process.
The tartan technique is also described and illustrated in detail.




#4 Knitting pattern for a girls' vest | Baby AlpenChic traditional vest *Rhombus*

A warming girls' vest to slip on in the evening—and also very pretty over a dirndl.
The diamond pattern is sophisticated, yet easy to make.
After a short time, the pattern repeat practically works itself—also suitable for beginners!
And if you don't like the “traditional costume” look that much, simply change the buttons.
This pattern is designed for size 116-122.
However, the included pattern template and gauge make it possible to make any size!




#5 Knitting pattern for a dog sweater - French Bulldog | Dog's Stuff "Lilo"

Our four-legged friends also need a warm sweater during the transitional seasons...
Really quick to knit up—suitable for beginners too!
The pattern is also clearly illustrated with photos.
The size is designed for a fully grown French Bulldog.
Of course, it also fits dogs of about the same size, since the merino quality adapts.
The pattern is designed for both male and female dogs.
Gauge is included as always—for any adaptations!