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@Autoren,
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The Top 3 from my shop stjerne61 are all crochet patterns for maritime door wreaths!!!!

Place 1 / Door Wreath Stranded
This wreath brings vacation vibes into your home and makes guests happy to get stranded at your place. A great decoration, especially for summer.

Here you can find the pattern & more info


You don't need a boating license to make it; basic crochet skills are enough.
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Place 2 / Door Wreath Moin, classically crocheted
Greet your guests briefly and warmly with a northern German MOIN. In place 3, the design is also available in Tunisian crochet.

Pattern & details are available here


Basic crochet skills are enough.
Chain stitches, slip stitches, single crochet and half double crochet are used.
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Place 3 / Door Wreath Moin, Tunisian crochet
I won't ramble on much, because here too, a Moin is enough.
This door wreath is made in Tunisian simple stitch and the lettering is crocheted in directly—a real eye-catcher.

Pattern & details are available here


The Tunisian simple stitch is described in a practice section, and the instructions for the knots are included with both wreaths.

All patterns are beginner-friendly and written without abbreviations.

Top 1 - The Round Collar / Shoulder Warmer - click here for the knitting pattern



This round collar is a hit. It looks great, goes with lots of clothing, and most of all it’s very quick to knit on the side. You only need 1 skein of thin cotton yarn for it. It’s best to knit one for yourself in several colors right away.

The pattern is optimized for beginners, with no abbreviations, and there is also a print version without photos. However, you do need to have basic knowledge.

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Top 2 - The Growing Pinafore Skirt for Toddlers - click here for the knitting pattern



This cute pinafore skirt will delight all knitting moms and grandmas, because it grows with the child from ages 1.5 to 5. That way, this favorite piece can be worn for a very long time.

The pattern is written so that even beginners (with basic knowledge) can follow it easily. The heart pattern is included, of course, as is the heart appliqué. The skirt is knitted in one piece from the bottom up.

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Top 3 - The Tissue Box with Butterflies and Hearts - click here for the crochet pattern



Now you can turn your plain Tempo tissue boxes into pretty decorative eye-catchers. They can even sit on the coffee table. The box looks good anywhere, even in the nursery.

The pattern is written so that even beginners can follow it really well. Basic knowledge is recommended.

My tip: just give these Tempo covers as gifts. You’re sure to make quite a few people very happy.

Number 1:
Sheep Egg Cozy Crochet Pattern
Click here to go directly to the crochet pattern

What you’ll need:

• approx. 15g of yarn (it’s best to use 100% cotton yarn, which makes the egg cozies nice and sturdy. Of course, you can also use any other yarn) in white or brown, suitable for a 3mm crochet hook. Leftover yarn in green.
• A darning needle and scissors
• Some stuffing for the head
• 3mm crochet hook.
• Googly eyes and superglue

To give the little sheep a better fleece-like look, I crochet using bobbles. I’ll explain this technique at the beginning of the pattern and illustrate it with pictures. That way, you’ll pick up this technique in no time ;-). All the remaining steps are also illustrated and explained with plenty of pictures. Difficulty level: Medium—you should already have some crocheting experience ;-) and shouldn’t choose these little sheep as your very first crochet project

Number 2
Unicorn Egg Cup Crochet Pattern

Click here to go directly to the crochet pattern

Brighten up your breakfast table with these cute unicorn egg cups. These unicorn egg cups will put a smile on your face first thing in the morning. They make great gifts and are real eye-catchers :-) What you’ll need:

• Approx. 20g of white yarn, suitable for a 3mm crochet hook. I used 100% cotton, which makes the egg cup nice and sturdy.
• Scraps of pink yarn (for the unicorn’s mouth), also suitable for a 3mm hook
• Scraps of white yarn, suitable for a 2mm hook (for the ears)
• Scraps of purple or yellow/gold yarn, suitable for a 2mm hook (for the horn)
• Yarn for the mane and tail
• 6mm safety eyes
• Stuffing
• Scissors, darning needle, stitch markers

16-page crochet pattern with lots of pictures
Difficulty level: Easy—you should be familiar with the basic crochet techniques (making a magic ring, crocheting in spiral rounds, single crochet, sewing pieces together...). The pattern uses only single crochet stitches, so it’s also suitable for beginners.

Number 3
Sheep Egg Cup Crochet Pattern

Click here to go directly to the crochet pattern

Crochet these cute sheep egg cups!! They’ll brighten up any breakfast table and make you smile first thing in the morning just by looking at them. The little sheep are truly a fun eye-catcher and also make great gifts! I create the “fleece-like” texture using bobbles. I’ll explain exactly how to do this at the beginning of the pattern using pictures. I also use plenty of pictures throughout the rest of the pattern to better illustrate each step. This makes the crochet pattern quick and easy to follow! You should be comfortable working with single crochet stitches: increasing and decreasing stitches, as well as making a magic ring. 16 illustrated pages of crochet pattern.
Difficulty level: intermediate, but easy to understand and quick to follow thanks to the many pictures. What you’ll need

• A 3mm crochet hook. Approximately 15–20g of yarn in the color of your choice (white, cream, beige, brown, black... after all, sheep come in all sorts of colors ;-) ). This yarn should be suitable for a 3mm crochet hook. I crocheted the sheep using 100% cotton yarn, which makes them nice and sturdy.
• Some stuffing for the head and feet
• A darning needle and scissors
• Googly eyes and superglue

Here are my current top 3 patterns:

No. 1:
sold over 1,000 times:
Crochet Hat for Everyone - very easy




(To purchase/download, please click the image)

ONE hat model wearable in all the pictured variations for EVERYONE, from baby to adult m/f.

• no increases or decreases,
• for all desired yarns
• possible in all sizes.

The PDF pattern is illustrated.

Material: for the pictured model with head circumference 55 cm to 60 cm: approx. 250 g merino yarn, 50 g – 45 m, crochet hook 6.0;


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Place 2:
Helpful calculation aid:





This is an Excel spreadsheet for converting a yarn quantity from the "original yarn" to an "alternative yarn" of your choice.

Important: For Excel spreadsheets, a spreadsheet program such as Excel or the free LibreOffice available on the web is required. After opening, click "Enable Editing."

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Place 3:

Sock Knitting Course for 4-ply Yarn - all sizes for baby, children’s, women’s, and men’s socks



(To purchase/download, please click the image)

This is an illustrated PDF sock knitting course using baby socks size 15, knitted from 4-ply sock yarn with tables for all sizes

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. 1. The Colorful Bunnies
aren’t just a hit at Easter. Whether as a keychain or lucky charm, as a gift tag or simply to love and cuddle—they’re always a big hit. They’re also super easy to crochet. You can use even the smallest amounts of yarn for them (preferably cotton), so they’re a great way to use up leftovers.
.  2. The Fluffy Kitten
looks especially lifelike when crocheted with fluffy yarn (Phil douce by Phildar). It becomes so soft that you’ll want to pet it all the time and cuddle with it. In the pattern, you’ll get tips on how to crochet with this yarn.
. 3. Crocheted Shells
are a wonderful decoration right now in the summer! You can also use them to decorate a gift package. You can crochet three different shell models with this pattern. Almost any yarn will work for this. Just experiment a little with your leftovers!

AND THE WINNERS ARE...

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

A simple girls’ cardigan—but the border really jazzes it up!
This vest has no button placket 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 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 go wrong for men or women on cold days...
... and it’s trendy on top of that!
The beautiful textured relief pattern provides 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 clarification, 1 crochet chart can be found in the pattern.
In addition, a template with integrated diagram helps you through the crochet process.
The scarf, when rolled out, has a size of about 27 x 96 cm.
However, it can be made smaller or larger as needed without much effort.
The included template and the gauge help with that!





#3 Knitting pattern for a girls’ vest | Baby AlpenChic traditional vest *Rhombus*

A warm girls’ vest to slip on in the evening—and also very pretty over a dirndl.
The diamond pattern is sophisticated yet easy to work.
After a short time, the pattern repeat practically works itself—even suitable for beginners!
And if you’re not so fond of the “traditional costume” look, just change the buttons.
This pattern is designed for size 116-122.
However, the included template and gauge make it possible to make any size!


Still #1 in my shop 
The Hippo Heat Pad Cover!
These cute hippos are so popular because they’re so versatile!
Besides heat pads, you can also fill their bellies with other things (gifts, gift cards, candy...). In the pattern, I also explain how you can easily crochet it into a comforter.


You love hippos! That’s why my number 2 is
the Hippo and Koala Value Pack!

Both patterns are described in detail and illustrated, and come with a print-friendly quick guide without images!



The knitted pullover is cozy, my top 3

The pullover is super easy to knit in just two pieces. No tedious knitting on sleeves!
Specified for sizes 40–42, but can also be adapted to other sizes!

All patterns in my Shop now 25% off!

At TOP 1 for me, as before, is the crinkle cloth in the giraffe Glückskind design

  Here’s the pattern Giraffe Crinkle Cloth

The crinkle cloth is filled with roasting bag, but without this filling it can also be used as a cuddle cloth and will certainly delight one or two giraffe fans. The pattern is suitable for beginners; you should have basic crochet knowledge of single crochet, half double crochet, chain stitches, slip stitches, and a magic ring. Everything else is explained, and I’m happy to answer any questions.

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TOP 2 is its counterpart in a zebra design
Here’s the pattern for the Zebra Crinkle Cloth  

With this pattern, too, you can crochet either a rustling crinkle cloth or a cuddle cloth. The special technique for changing colors is explained in the pattern.

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Already in preparation for the Christmas season, at TOP 3 is the
Rudolph hand puppet - The Red-Nosed Moose :)

  Here’s the pattern for the hand puppet

It can be used to vividly accompany Christmas stories, and if you like to take your time finishing crochet projects, you’re definitely still early enough with this one to have it finished in time for the Christmas season :)

Have fun with the patterns and crocheting!

This way to the pattern and more info
My most popular pattern is the Hexagon scarf / shawl.
The pattern consists mainly of slipped stitches, so don't panic about the pattern.

Whether wildly colorful or in color gradients... that's up to you and your stash.

Here you’ll find more information and the pattern




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Or do you prefer my gradient-yarn scarf “wupperfrühling”?
This one is knitted from side to side, wider in the middle but not as wide as a triangular shawl, and without the point. So it doesn’t add too much bulk. A simple lace pattern is worked in, and at the end the whole piece is crocheted around with a shell edging. This way, the color gradient is shown off not only lengthwise, but also across the width.

This way to the pattern and more info



Best regards,
Caro

These are my top 3:

Place 1 - 10 Small Folding Boxes, which are easy to make and wonderfully suitable for crafting beginners. With the pattern, you get 10 templates for boxes with different edge lengths between 3 and 8 cm.



Place 2 - Advent Calendar – those who start early finish faster :-)! The Advent calendar is approx. 28 x 4.5 x 32 cm, very easy to make, and also well suited for crafting beginners.



Place 3 - Backpack-Shaped Gift Packaging - a beautiful and practical package for school enrollment gifts. The backpack is approx. 16.5 x 22.5 x 9 cm and is easy to recreate even for beginners with a little crafting experience.



All featured models are made from photo cardstock.

TOP 1 ...
is the indispensable companion for snuggling, comforting, cuddling, playing ... ♥
Bunny Cuddle Cloth - Crochet made easy!




TOP 2 ...
the super-sweet placemats in granny style ♥
“Little Granny” Placemats




TOP 3 ...
the cute bag charms/key rings ♥
Spring Knobblys



All my crochet patterns are also suitable for (ambitious) beginners, very detailed, and include lots of step-by-step photos ♥

With over 1,500 sales, the number 1 in my shop!
This beautiful triangular shawl is airy and light, yet elegant and wonderfully soft for snuggling up and feeling good. It is easy to crochet—so it’s absolutely suitable for beginners.

Click here for the pattern




Second place goes to my casual and trendy shoulder bag in natural tones
In the photos, you can see the embroidered front and the non-embroidered back. Of course, you can embroider both sides or leave the bag “plain”—just as you like.

Click here for the pattern




and third place belongs to this chic, simple and elegant summer top.
Thanks to the simple cut combined with an easy lace pattern, this top/tunic is quick and easy to crochet.
Just crochet it a little longer and it becomes a chic dress, for example for the beach.

The pattern is written for sizes 36/38, 40/42, and 44/46.
But other sizes are no problem either thanks to the simple cut,
how to do it is also explained in the pattern.

Click here for the pattern

Top 3 by MonsZa Design

Top 1 and Top 2 are neck and neck, but my unicorn egg cozy is still just barely ahead:

TOP 1 - Unicorn Egg Cozy
the decoration for your breakfast table

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TOP 2 - Summer Scarf Nassima
a simple yet fascinating lace pattern makes this scarf a real eye-catcher!

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TOP 3 - Little Angel
Little angels are always a good idea :-)

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