Latest Forum Posts by: haekeltrulla

Thank you all so much.

Warm regards

Hello everyone,

Thank you so much for the birthday wishes.

Best regards
Heike

Thank you all so much.
I was really happy to receive your birthday wishes. 

Hi,

I had to briefly!!! interrupt my yarn diet. I had to buy some yarn for a project.
That was back in late October.

But I’ve been sticking with it ever since.

Best regards, Heike

Hi,

we’re usually on vacation for Christmas. We’ve had it booked since last August.
We don’t know if we’ll be allowed to go. We’re assuming we’ll have to cancel the trip.
:-(

We don’t know yet how we’ll spend Christmas.

Best regards, Heike

Hi,

I started an Advent centerpiece over the weekend.
I’ll be busy with it all week.

I’m on the third candle now.
The work is progressing quickly.

Best regards, Heike

Hi,

we have two mini pigs, Lilo and Manni.

Lilo has been with us since 2006 and Manni since 2007. They’re both 15 years old now.
We hope we’ll get to spend a few more years with them.

Best regards, Heike

Hi,

thank you so much.
I had a wonderful day in Traben-Trarbach and Bernkastel-Kues.
To wrap things up, we went out for Chinese food.

Best wishes, Heike

I’ve been participating since January 1, 2020, and I’m still holding up well.

My stash is still enough for my upcoming projects.

Right now, I’m on a clothing kick.

I buy a pattern when I see one that immediately blows me away.
Otherwise, I add the pattern to my wish list for later.

Best regards, Heike

Hello,

A few years ago, I was searching for crochet patterns on a search engine and that’s how I ended up at Crazypatterns.

What keeps me here?

The great patterns offered here and the friendly interactions in the forum.

I really enjoy being here.

Best regards, Heike

We had to cancel our family gathering, too.

We’ll have a cozy breakfast in the garden and go for a walk at noon.
We’ll spend the rest of the time in our garden.

I’ll definitely have time for crafting ;-)

I’ve been on the diet program since January 1, 2020, and my stash is doing well.
It’s dwindling slowly… but surely.

Hello,

Stay brave even in times of coronavirus: become the Stay-the-Course King/Queen
[ X ] I’m staying brave, meeting the current requirements (disinfecting, keeping my distance, staying home, etc.), not losing my courage, and hoping for the best.

Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror in March
[ X ] I didn’t buy any yarn in March and am therefore a Yarn Empress.
[ X ] I haven’t bought any yarn for quite some time and am
therefore deservedly a Yarn Empress. But the diet is over now; I will
buy yarn in April.
--> since 01/01/2020
[ X ] I would like to have the desirable honorary title Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror, because short/quick yarn diets simply aren’t enough. My goal is to make it through a whole year without buying yarn.

[ X ] I’m working toward the title Super Yarn Mountain Conqueror = This is a really long + very extensive yarn diet that continues after the honorary title
Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror ( = one year without buying yarn ) has been earned.
--> As far as I know, no one is currently working toward Yarn Mountain Conqueror, but I’m leaving this here as motivation for shorter yarn diets. :- )
[ X ] I’m joining the yarn diet starting January 1, 2020, and will then
diet for either one month / a whole quarter / half a year or a
year and thereby earn the title or titles Yarn Empress /
Quarter Empress / Half-Year Empress / Yarn Mountain Conqueror.

Buying patterns in March: become a Crazypatterns King/Queen

[ X ] I bought 1-5 patterns in March.


Favorites/Wishlist Cleaner
[ X  ] In March I reduced or emptied my favorites list / wishlist for the
patterns that I’d like to have / want to have / want to buy by either buying or deleting these patterns.

Busy Little Helper in March
[ X ] I was able to get done / finish / complete many of my handmade projects in March.
Details: two “1”s for my daughter’s birthday, 1 vest for me, 2 teddy bears for my daughters

Best regards, Heike

Hi,

I’m working on the first sleeve of my vest. I’d like to finish it today.

Best regards, Heike 

I also think it’s great to have a virus-free zone for a change.

Everyday life is already dominated by the coronavirus. My daughters won’t be going back to school until April 27. I work in the public sector for a government agency, and I’m curious to see how things will unfold for us.

Crocheting really helps me unwind and relax.

Let’s keep going and not let this get us down.

February was good. I finished a few crochet projects.
My oldest daughter came back safe and sound from her class trip (ski camp).

Now I’m looking forward to spring and the first warm rays of sunshine.

I started March by making a vest for myself. I hope I have enough yarn, since it’s from my stash and has been sitting there for quite a while.

Hello,

Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner-Enemy Conqueror in February
[ X ] I did not buy any yarn in February and am therefore Yarn Empress in February.

[ X ] I would like to have the honorary title Inner-Enemy Conqueror, because short yarn diets are simply not enough. My goal is to make it through a whole year without buying yarn.
since 01/01/2020
[ X  ] I am working toward the title Super Yarn Mountain Conqueror = This is a really long + extensive yarn diet that continues after the title
Inner-Enemy Conqueror ( one year without buying yarn ) has been achieved.
--> As far as I know, no one is currently working toward Yarn Mountain Conqueror, but I’ll leave it here as motivation for the yarn diet. :- )
[ X ] I’m taking part in the yarn diet starting January 1, 2020 and will then diet for either one month / one quarter / half a year or a whole year and thereby earn the title Yarn Empress /
Quarterly Empress / Half-Year Empress / Yarn Mountain Conqueror.

Buying patterns in February: become Crazypatterns King/Queen

[ X ] I bought more than 5 patterns in February.
Details:

Crazypatterns Staying loyal as a user and author
[ X ] I like buying on Crazypatterns (for years) and buy a lot / like downloading
free patterns, and am therefore Loyalty King/Queen
over 200 purchased patterns

Hardworking Brownie in February
[ X ] I was able to finish / complete / wrap up a lot of handmade projects in February.
Details:
1 angel wing keychain
1 llama
1 pig bag charm
1 sweater

Forum King/Queen in the month of February
[ X ] I created at least one post in February.

Frog Monster Conqueror in the month of February
[ X ] In February I partially or completely unraveled an unfinished handmade item / an unfinished project, or one UFO or even several, and then finished it after all. I am therefore a Frog Monster Conqueror.
Details: I frogged one UFO and used some of the yarn in my sweater.

Best, Heike

I’m currently working with Alize Diva, a thin microfiber yarn.

I’ve had it in my closet for about 3 years, and now it’s finally getting used.

Hi everyone,

I’d really love to crochet a gradient vest. They look really great.

But how can I use the yarn cakes so that I get a nice gradient?
I still have two yarn cakes at home, but I don’t know how to arrange them to create
a nice gradient.

Best regards, Heike

Hi,

I’m starting a new project tonight. But I’m not sure yet whether I should make a sweater or a vest or something else.

I’ve been thinking all day about what I could start.

My Swoncho has been a UFO since yesterday. The sleeves are still missing, but for some reason I don’t feel like finishing it—just like my dragon lamp.

Oh, I’m kind of in a crochet slump… even though I have soooooooo much yarn.

Love, Heike

Hi,

I currently have 111 patterns on my Wishlist.

I actually wanted to clean it up or trim it down, but somehow more
and more keep getting added.

Best regards, Heike

Hi,

I most enjoy crocheting for my kids and myself.

I also give away quite a few things.

Whenever my kids go on a school trip, I pack a
little surprise box in their suitcase.
My oldest has been on a school trip to Bavaria since Saturday. I crocheted her a
little pig and brushed it out so it’s nice
and soft.
When she called on Saturday night, she was really happy.

Best, Heike

Hi,

I’m still working on the dragon lamp, but I’ve also started a Swoncho because with
the dragon lamp, I’m now getting to the fiddly part, and in the evenings while watching TV I need
something that’s quick and easy to make.

Best, Heike

Hello,

Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Empress / Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror in January
[ x ] I did not buy any yarn in January and have therefore earned the title Yarn Empress in January.
 
[ x ] I would like to have the honorary title Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror, because short yarn diets are simply not enough. = 1 whole year without buying yarn is the goal.
Since 01/01/2020

 [ x ] I am working on the title Super Yarn-Mountain Conqueror = This is a really long + extensive yarn diet that continues after the title Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror ( one year without buying yarn ).
--> As far as I know, no one is currently working on Yarn-Mountain Conqueror, but I’ll leave it here as motivation for the yarn diet. :- )

[ x ] I’m taking part in the yarn diet starting 1/1/2020 and will then diet for either one month / one quarter / half a year or a whole year and thereby earn the title Yarn Empress / Quarterly Empress / Half-Year Empress / Yarn-Mountain Conqueror.



Buying patterns in January: become Crazypatterns King/Queen
--> If you don’t want to share this, you can of course delete this part too.
 
[ x ] I bought 1-5 patterns in January.

 Wishlist Stocker-Upper / Watchlist Stocker-Upper

[ x ] My wishlist of patterns that I would like to have has grown (possibly considerably ), because I really enjoy clicking through the new patterns / bestsellers etc.


Busy Little Brownie in January

[ x ] I was able to get done / finish / complete many handmade projects in January.
Details: a highlighter bag, 1 Glitter Glotzi, 1 cuddly duck

Best wishes, Heike
 

Hello,

here are my completed projects from 2020 made from yarn I had in stock, since I’ve been on a “yarn diet” since January 1, 2020.

Roll-up pencil case for highlighters  120 gr. 228 m
Cuddly duck with scarf   200 gr. 532 m
Glitter Glotzi Cat   125 gr. 450 m


Best regards, Heike 

Hi,

I started a GlitzerGlotzi yesterday that has to be finished by Saturday.
My daughter wants to give it to her friend as a birthday present.

That’s why my actual project—a dragon lamp—has to wait.

Best regards, Heike

Hi,

I’ve completed my first project of 2020 using yarn from my stash, since I’ve been on a “yarn diet” since January 1, 2020.

Pencil case for highlighters 120 gr. 228 m LL

Best regards, Heike

I just have two more gifts to wrap. Tomorrow I’ll do some laundry, and on Saturday I’ll pack my bags for vacation.
On Sunday we’ll visit my Godi, and then we’ll head out for Garmisch that night.

I’m done with my gifts, too.

Here are the photos.






These two owls are for my oldest daughter’s friends.

Hi,

I hope that we all stay healthy and can live without worries.

Material things can be replaced, but health cannot.

My young daughter and my husband both have checkups coming up in January, and I hope everything turns out fine for both of them.

Best regards, Heike

Hi,

we’re going on vacation to Garmisch on December 23. We’ll be enjoying a cozy raclette dinner at Christmas.
We’ll decide what to do once we’re there, depending on the weather.

Best regards
Heike Steuer

I’m right on schedule and think everything will be ready in time.

Unfortunately, I won’t be able to crochet much this weekend since I’ll be baking cookies with my daughters.
I’m really looking forward to it.

Hi,

my best Christmas was in 2015. It was the first time we went on vacation with our kids over Christmas. Before that, we’d have the house full of guests for three days every year, and my husband and I were constantly cooking, cleaning, and entertaining. Until we just didn’t feel like it anymore and decided to go away.

The best part was:

we had time for ourselves and the kids. And when the kids said on Christmas Eve—after we’d unwrapped the presents and played and done crafts with them—“Mom, you finally have time for us at Christmas”—I just thought: we’d done EVERYTHING right.

Since then, we’ve gone away every year and enjoyed our time as a family.

Best, Heike

Thank you ;-)

I also wish you all a happy St. Nicholas Day and a lovely weekend.

We’re putting up the Christmas tree tomorrow, and tomorrow evening there’s a Christmas party at
our daughters’ club.
Other than that, it’ll be a quiet weekend - or at least I hope so.

Best wishes, Heike

Hi,

I ordered some yarn the day before yesterday because I still have to make two Glitzer Glotzies for Christmas and didn’t have any fluffy yarn.

Otherwise, I’ll probably buy a few more skeins of Catania, and then I can start my “yarn diet” on January 1, 2020.

Since I still have lots of projects planned and already have the yarn for almost all of them, I should be able to get by for a long time.

Best regards
Heike

I also prefer working with Prym hooks.

They’re the perfect size for me, feel good in my hand, and the handle isn’t too thick.

I’ve tried many different kinds, but somehow I always end up going back to
Prym.

But as the previous commenter mentioned, everyone has to find the hook that works best for them.

Hi,

I crocheted an angel with a beautiful wing (pattern from here).

Now I’m not quite sure how to stretch the wing and brush it with craft glue.

Has anyone done this before?

It would be great if you could give me a few tips.

Thank you very much.

Best regards, Heike

I also have a large collection of magazines. I have a subscription to one of them. I buy a few others at the store. I’ve also bought a few books. Right now, I’m crocheting from the book *Glitzer Glotzies*. I bought it used on E***.

I’d also like the link to the swap group.

I started a snowman lamp last night after my wrist warmer lost its shape and I didn’t feel like working on it anymore.

Maybe I’ll be able to finish the lamp by the end of the week.

@ruthk:
That sounds really exciting. Where can you get that?

I’m going to crochet another snowman lamp, and I started an angel last night.

The older one wears XS and the younger one wears 152.

So far, I’ve only ever crocheted from patterns.
I’ll have to come up with something.

Hi,

my daughters have me stumped with an unsolvable problem.

They want me to crochet them a one-piece snowman pajama set.

But how???? And what kind of yarn should I use so it turns out nice and cozy?

I told them it won’t be ready until next year at the earliest. But those two never forget anything......

Love, Heike

@mowi19
Yes, I’m well-prepared. I just need a little more time.

I haven’t stocked up yet. But I’m only going to buy a few more colors and skeins.
Not much more.

The weekend was nice, but too short.
It’s been raining here all day.

I’ll be putting up my Christmas decorations sometime this week, since we’ll be
at Phantasialand and in Cologne next weekend, and on the first
weekend of Advent, I’ll be at a spa hotel with my husband (without the kids).

I’m not stressing about Christmas at all. In our family, only the kids get presents
and I’ve already got some of them.

We still want to bake a few cookies—we’ll see when we can find the time.

Best, Heike

Hi,

my husband and I don’t like carnival at all, and we don’t dress up either.

The kids dress up when there’s an event at school.

Best regards, Heike

I’ll probably buy some more yarn in December.

I’ve already bought a lot for specific projects—including Christmas gifts, though I probably won’t have them ready until Easter because I don’t have enough time.

For specific projects, here’s what I’ve bought in the last two months:

30 skeins of Bravo for 2 dragon lamps
1 yarn cake, 2,500 m, for a poncho
14 skeins of Catania for a Christmas arrangement
16 skeins of Lenja Soft for 2 Glitzer Glotzis

That’s all project-related.

Then there’s my full closet and the drawers as well.

So actually, I should be able to get by for a long time with what I have.

Starting January 1, 2020, I’ll also keep exact track again of what I use and how much.

Best regards, Heike

That’s a great idea.

Things are going to get pretty lively around here ;-)

I’m looking forward to it.

I’m definitely in.
Starting January 1, 2020, I’ll only be crocheting projects for which I already have the yarn.

Since I’ve already bought yarn for various projects but haven’t
started them yet, I’m sure I’ll be able to stick with this for a long time.

I’m looking forward to lively discussions here during the yarn diet.

Best, Heike