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if you sort by “generally popular” using the small gray arrow on your shop page, you’ll find your Top 3. You can showcase them here with a link, image, and description.

Knitting pattern Baby Sweater _ Reindeer
No. 1
      Go to the pattern!

The simple patterns are worked from a knitting chart.
Size: 80/86 and 92/96
Material:
150/200 g BellalanaTweed color: 302
50 g white, e.g. Bellalana Action
Knitting needles size 5
Gauge: 16 sts and 23 rows = 10 cm
NO. 2
Socks with Japanese pattern

No. 2 Socks with Japanese pattern
  To the pattern!
You work from a knitting chart for the pattern, and all steps are described in detail
and documented with pictures.
What should you know how to do? Basic skills, knitting cable patterns
Size: All sizes / according to size chart
Material:
100 g Comfort sock yarn Color (color 618.01)

No. 3 Knitting pattern_hooded jacket size 62-92
  To the pattern!

I have described in detail how the hood and sleeves are knitted on directly
and saved the accompanying pictures in a separate file.
Size:
62/68(74/80)(86/92)

MOIN-MOIN

The top 3 from my shop stjerne61 are still all maritime door wreaths in December.

Three different models that bring maritime flair into your home,
a timeless decoration for the whole year. All patterns are suitable for beginners.

TOP 1 / Door Wreath Stranded


chain stitches, slip stitches, and single crochets, as well as half, whole, and double treble crochets are used.

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TOP 2 / Door Wreath Lighthouse Ahoy


You’ll need chain stitches, slip stitches, single crochets, as well as double crochets and double treble crochets for this wonderful door wreath.

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TOP 3 / Door Wreath “MOIN,” classically crocheted


A wonderful decoration crocheted with chain stitches, slip stitches, single crochets, and half double crochets.

All patterns are beginner-friendly and written without abbreviations.
You can find the exact material details and more information in the respective
patterns; just click on the images.

There is currently a 10% discount on these door wreaths

Top 1 - The Shoulder Warmer and Cowl Collar

A quick, easy project for beginners, and very practical too. All you need is one skein of cotton, and you can get started.

To the knitting pattern here

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Top 2 - The Grow-With-Me Pinafore Dress for Toddlers

This sweet pinafore dress with knitted-in hearts is a real transformation artist. It fits from ages 1.5 to 5 and can also be easily knitted by beginners (with basic knowledge).

To the knitting pattern here

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Top 3 - The Tissue Box with Butterflies and Hearts

This cover for ugly tissue boxes is a very useful and pretty decoration at the same time. It also makes a nice gift, for example for a birth or other occasions.

Easy for beginners with basic knowledge to make.

To the crochet pattern here

 1 - Colorful Bunnies 
Crocheting bunnies at Christmas? Why not? No one can resist these sweet little bunnies! They’re great for using up small amounts of leftover yarn and make cute decorations for your windowsill. They’ll bring on spring feelings even in winter! The bunnies are super easy to crochet and finished in no time.  So you can crochet several of them right away!
 2. Cuddly Kitten
Isn’t this baby cat sweet? You can crochet it too! It’s not hard at all, because it’s worked only in single crochet stitches. You can crochet it with fluffy yarn (as shown in the picture), but of course with any other yarn too. It just shouldn’t be too thin.
 3. Crocheted Shells 
Shells are a popular decoration, especially for the bathroom. Here you can crochet your own shells and use up your small amounts of leftover yarn. You’ll receive the pattern for 3 different models, which can also be varied even further by using different yarns.

The number 1 item in my shop is this beautiful triangular shawl
It is airy and light, yet elegant and wonderfully soft for snuggling up and feeling cozy. It is easy to crochet—so it’s absolutely suitable for beginners and an absolute classic.

Here’s the pattern



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2nd place goes to the sweet and versatile little wings
You can use these lovely wings / angel wings as tree ornaments, gift tags, decorations for an Advent wreath, table decor, keychains, etc.

The wings are quick to crochet and look very pretty from both sides (the back almost looks like stockinette stitch).

You’ll receive a detailed PDF pattern with text and many step-by-step photos, so it’s also doable for beginners.

Here’s the pattern



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3rd place belongs to these sweet little angels
These pretty ornaments are used not only at Christmastime (e.g., as tree ornaments, gift tags, decorations for an Advent wreath, or table decor), but also throughout the year as little guardian angels, good-luck charms, keychains, for the car, etc.
 
Here’s the pattern

Number 1 in my shop is the Boyfriend Beanie
 Quick to knit from cozy yarns.


https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/45561/boyfriend-strickanleitung-fuer-eine-tolle-muetze-zum-wenden-alle-groessen
All you need are two different-colored yarns and a 3.5 mm circular needle, and you're ready to go. By the way, this beanie knits up so quickly that it can still be finished in time as a gift.

Second place goes to a true classic: the Itty-Bitty dragon scarf:



https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/7949/strickanleitung-dreieckstuch-drachenschal-itty-bitty-drachenschwanz-stricken

Knitted from a gradient yarn cake with lots of different patterns, it's a great eye-catcher in any color.


And in third place, another long-time classic in my shop: Baby Cozy Shoes:



https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/2884/anleitung-ebook-zum-stricken-fuer-baby-wohlfuehlschuhe

Quick and easy to knit from leftover yarn, these shoes are a real perennial favorite and the most popular pattern in my shop. With almost 3,000 sales, I'd be interested to know how many pairs of shoes have been made from this pattern....

Polly and Paule’s

Top 3 for December Still in 1st place: Seppl Schlafmütze



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2nd place: Doll Carrier Bag



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3rd place: Black Forest Cherry Summer Stole

My top 3: :-)

1. Christmas decoration " Angel " Christmas tree ornament crochet pattern

More info about the pattern

The decoration " Angel " (size approx. 11 cm x 14 cm) is very well suited for Advent and the Christmas season and creates a cozy, festive atmosphere. The little angels can be used beautifully as door or window decorations. Also ideal as Christmas tree ornaments! Not much yarn is needed to make one decoration, so these can be crocheted from leftover yarn. Ideal use for leftover yarn!





2. The decorations / coasters "Little Snowflakes"


with a diameter of approx. 10 cm are very well suited for the Christmas season and create a cozy atmosphere. These can be used beautifully on the festive table as coasters for candle holders or as door and window decorations, and of course as Christmas tree ornaments. Not much yarn is needed to make one snowflake, so these can be crocheted from leftover yarn. A lovely way to use up leftovers!



More info - about the pattern



3. Sponge / cloth crochet pattern





A beautiful sponge/cloth in various bright colors. A decorative piece for any bathroom. For the sponges (size: approx. 17.5 cm x 17.5 cm) you need: • Creative Bubble, 100% polyester, in color no. 01 white and 02 yellow. • Crochet hook no. 1.5

More info - about the pattern 



Quietly and unnoticed, my snowflakes have overtaken the former No. 3 and are now among the three most popular patterns in my store.



The 18 snowflake templates are designed for tissue paper or similarly thin paper. The finished snowflakes are about 20 cm in size and are cut from folded paper squares. The pattern uses drawings and descriptions to explain how it all works, and there’s also a folding guide included.

AND THE WINNERS ARE...

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

A simply made girls' jacket—but the trim really jazzes it up!
This vest has no button band at all and is therefore worn open.
A detailed description guides you through the knitting process.
The trim 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 shawl collar | Neckwarmer #1

With this wonderfully warm shawl collar, nothing can go wrong for men or women on cold days...
... and it's trendy on top of that!
The great relief pattern adds stability and a braided texture.
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 is included in the pattern.
In addition, a template with an integrated diagram helps you through the crochet process.
The unrolled scarf measures 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 this!




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

Beautiful colors + simple pattern + great cut = a snood you have to have!
*This tartan-look loop looks 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 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 in detail and illustrated.

 

My No. 2 is 10 little folding boxes (decorated for Christmas here). They’re all glued in just one spot, are quick and easy to make, and are perfect even for absolute beginners. 



And they have another great advantage in common: when folded flat, they take up hardly any space, so you can make them in advance and store them in a very space-saving way.

I’m generally a fan of colorful socks, and these are great, but I’ve never heard of a Japanese pattern before. Where does the name come from?

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And now my No. 1, though it won’t really be of interest again until next year. Although… maybe you’re one of those people who like to avoid any stress and prefer to get everything done as early as possible? Then you can start crafting right away.



This Advent calendar is made from photo cardstock and measures approx. 28 x 4.5 x 32 cm. The individual boxes measure approx. 4.5 x 4.5 x 7.8 cm, are glued in just one place, and are otherwise held together with three tuck-in tabs. The calendar is very easy to make and is also suitable for craft beginners.

The Midori tablecloth

is especially popular. It holds first place and is suitable for advanced crocheters .

When blocked, Midori is approx. 64 cm in diameter.

What do you need?

• 150 g 4-ply yarn (50% cotton, 50% polyacrylic). Yardage 570 m / 150 g
• 3.5 mm crochet hook

The pattern consists of a 4-page PDF file.


Second place goes to the festive-looking crochet doily

with its added Lurex thread. For this you need

• 35 g 3-ply yarn (50% cotton, 50% polyacrylic) yardage: 500 m / 100 g
• 2 - 2.5 mm crochet hook

The doily measures 32 cm. The 8-page PDF pattern with photos is for advanced crocheters.


In third place is Minto.

Easy to make and at the same time an eye-catcher thanks to its color gradient.

• 250 g 4-ply yarn (50% cotton, 50% polyacrylic) yardage 1,000 m / 250 g
•  3.5 mm crochet hook
  

and you can get started.Minto is 96 cm high and 160 cm wide - it can be made larger or smaller as desired. The PDF file consists of two pages and is suitable for beginners.




Number 3 in my shop is my balloon cover / crochet ball



Crocheted from individual granny squares. These are sewn together at the end, leaving an opening through which the balloon can be inserted and easily replaced at any time. Any yarn works. I prefer cotton yarn—it’s the easiest to wash.

Here you’ll find the pattern for my #3 item.

In second place is my “Night in Toronto” scarf .



This scarf is knitted using only knit stitches and purl stitches. The pattern is described in detail, so even beginners can manage it. I used 300 g of yarn with a length of 165 m. What makes it special is the beginning and end of the scarf—both are pointed.

Click here for the pattern for the scarf

Still holding steady in first place are my baby booties



Here, I combine knitting with crocheting. The booties are knitted with a set of double-pointed needles and finished with a crochet hook using post double crochet.

Here you’ll find the pattern for the booties.