Latest Forum Posts by: haekeltrulla

Hi,

I didn’t do much crocheting over the weekend.
On Saturday, we went shopping for school supplies and new sports gear for the two
girls.
Yesterday, a dear friend came to visit.

I won’t get much crocheting done tonight either. My little one has
a dentist appointment at 6 p.m.

Best wishes, Heike

@sternje61

I’d love to see a photo of your repurposed CD rack.

Best regards, Heike

@nadeleule 

That crochet granny is really, really cute
. Is there a pattern for her?

@mowi19:

Thank you very much ;-)
I’m amazed myself that I’m managing this. But it just goes to show once again that
you buy far too much without using up what you already have.

Kind regards, Heike

Hi,

I’m not entirely satisfied. Because of the heat, I didn’t get as much
done as I’d planned.

For my August plans to work out, August would have to have 100 days.

But I definitely want to finish the keychains by the end of next week so
I can start on my vest.

Best regards, Heike

Hello,

here are my details:

Yarn Diet / Yarn Emperor / Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror
[ X ] I didn’t buy any yarn in July and have earned the title Yarn Emperor.
[ X ] I haven’t bought any yarn for quite some time. The
title Yarn Emperor is definitely and deservedly mine. I also made it to the
final round for world domination.
Haven’t bought any yarn since 01/01/2018
[ X ] I would like the title Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror, because the final round for world domination wasn’t enough. = 1 whole year without buying yarn.

all July projects
Number of projects completed in July: 8
 
Best, Heike

Hi,

I’m still on my yarn diet and didn’t buy any yarn in July either.

Best regards, Heike

I actually managed to get up to 1,298 stitches yesterday.

But at least......

I’ve already crocheted 92 stitches today.
But tonight I’m going to turn on the fan and
crochet a little more.

I have to finish those unicorn keychains.

Hi,

so my garden and vacation project is still the unicorn
keychains I’m making for my oldest daughter’s birthday.

They don’t really motivate me to crochet in this heat,
but they HAVE to be finished. No matter what.

Best regards, Heike

@nadeleule:

Let’s put it this way:

I have a small fan.

Since Christmas catches me off guard every year, I’ll
panic again in November and start pulling all-nighters
.

It’s just too bad that you can’t plan ahead for
Christmas.*irony off*

I actually managed 184 stitches yesterday.
But it’s just too hot.

I don’t feel like doing anything.

Today I’ll be at the office until 6 p.m. :-(

Best regards, Heike

Hi,

I’ve already crocheted 16 chain stitches and 30 single crochet stitches this morning.
*laughs*

Let’s see how many more I can do today.

Best wishes, Heike

Hi,

I’m still working on the unicorn keychains.

My girls are at a birthday party today, so later I’ll be able to
crochet quietly for an hour or two.

Best, Heike

Hello,

we were in Cologne and Bonn from Friday to Sunday. Strolling around town, eating Chinese food,
flea market, eating pizza, climbing the cathedral, chocolate museum, walking along the Rhine.
It was stressful, but also very lovely.

I did have my crochet things with me, but I didn't get around to crocheting.
Today I'm back in the office, but only until 3 p.m. Then I'll quickly go grocery shopping
and then head home—do laundry and entertain the kids.

It's very warm here.

Best, Heike

Hi Josefa,

I think the campaigns are really great.

They always keep me motivated to stick with it.

Best regards, Heike

@mowi19
You can manage to start the yarn diet too.
Once you’ve started, it’s really fun
to work down your stash.
I’m very glad this campaign exists, because that way I’m finally
making some space, and my wallet gets a break too.

Best wishes, Heike

Hi,

I’m very happy with how things are going. I’ve gotten a lot done so far.
Even though a few other projects have come up here and there,
I’m right on track with my plans.

Best regards, Heike

Hi,

I still haven’t bought any wool. My stash is
still more than enough.

Best regards, Heike

Hi,

My three-week vacation is over, and I’m currently trying to get the
chaos on my desk under control.

The weekend was great. Yesterday, a very dear friend came over
and sewed me a skirt, and we had some delicious raclette.

The weather is really great. Later, I’m going to sit out in the garden
and do some crocheting. After all, I still have 14 unicorn keychains
to crochet.

Best regards, Heike

Hello,

my yarn usage so far in 2018:

for my Easter bunny girl: 250 g pink yarn, 50 g white yarn
for my poncho: 1200 g yarn total, 500 g of that in 2018
for the Angry Birds: 300 g yarn
for a lion: 160 g yarn
for a triangular shawl: 300 g Bobbel
for a 2nd triangular shawl: 200 g Bobbel
for 11 funny egg cups: 150 g yarn  a few leftovers
for an Easter basket: 100 g yarn
for 2 crocheted bears: 250 g yarn
for 2 cosmetic pouches: 200 g yarn
for 6 tissue pouches: 200 g yarn
for 1 table runner: 250 g yarn
for 1 stacking bear: 170 g yarn
for 1 table runner: 250 g yarn
for 1 vest: 600 g yarn
for 1 weather frog: 250 g yarn
for the bird wedding: 300 g yarn
for 1 vest: 550 g yarn
for 1 unicorn: 200 g yarn

yarn usage = 5,230 g

plus:

for 1 vest: 500 g yarn
for one more unicorn: 200 g yarn
for 7 bookmarks: 100 g yarn
for 1 keychain: 50 g yarn
for 1 cosmetic pouch: 100 g yarn
for 1 TaTüTa: 30 g yarn
 
so my usage grows to: 6,210 g yarn

As of: 07/16/2018

Hi,

here in the Saarland it’s pretty chilly. Not even 20°.
Perfect for crafting, but unfortunately not outdoors, since the
sun isn’t shining either.

Best regards, Heike

Thank you so much for the congratulations.

I’m glad I discovered CP back then.

You guys are really great.

On Friday, we went to a barbecue at some friends’ house.
Yesterday was all about shopping and chores.

Today, starting around 4 p.m., we’ll be having a barbecue, and I’ll
be celebrating my birthday a little more.

My eldest daughter has had a friend staying over since Friday, and she’ll be here
until tomorrow. Maybe even longer. Who knows.

It’s definitely going to be a late night today.

In between, I’ve managed to get some needlework done. I still have to finish
12 unicorn keychains by the end
of August, and I’m already itching to start on my soul warmer
.

Best, Heike

Hi,

I still haven’t bought any yarn.

In June, I crocheted 6 bookmarks, 1 unicorn, 1 unicorn keychain, and 2 vests.

Thanks for still including me.

Best regards, Heike 

Hi,

I’m still holding out and haven’t bought any yarn.

Since I’m on vacation, I’m not online very often, which is why I also
missed the awards ceremony. But I’ll
be back for the next one. I promise.

Best regards, Heike

Hi,

The worst thing for me is always that the most wonderful
patterns are uploaded here just before Christmas, and that keeps giving me new ideas.

Please, please, dear designers, publish your Christmas patterns now already.
;-)

Best regards, Heike

Hi,

first of all, sorry I haven’t been posting much lately.
I’m on vacation and spending a lot of time with my kids in the garden.

I still plan to crochet:

bookmarks as invitations for my oldest child’s birthday
unicorn keychains as party favors for the same occasion
a soul warmer for myself
a unicorn for my older niece
two mermaid bags for my younger niece and my godchild
Halloween decorations
curtains for Christmas
Christmas gifts

I’m sure I’ll end up adding one or two more things.

I’m still diligently sticking to my yarn diet.
My husband gave me a great cabinet with glass doors.

I’ve now sorted my yarn stash and put it on display there.
That makes using it up even more fun.

Love, Heike

Hi,

we usually have the TV on when I’m crocheting.
But more often in the winter, since we’re usually in the garden during the summer.

It works really well. I can see my crochet project and hear the TV.
Division of labor...

Best regards, Heike

Good morning,

I finished my vest yesterday (including sewing it all together).

Today I’m starting on the unicorn keychains for my daughter’s birthday.

Best wishes, Heike

I’m still at work.

But I hope to finish the second part of my vest tonight.

There isn’t much left.

Best regards, Heike

I’d love to learn it and think the technique is really great.

But like the person who posted before me, I’m a bit intimidated by all the different colors.

Best regards, Heike

I feel the same way as the previous posters.

I work in an office. I prepare financial statements, create spreadsheets, and deal with clients.
When I get home, I help the kids with their studies, do their homework with
them, and occasionally take care of household chores. My husband
does help out a lot with the housework, though. I’m very grateful to him for that.

It just relaxes me to sit on the couch in the evening and crochet.
That’s when I create some really great things that make me very happy.

Best regards, Heike

@Pe-Ka: Oh, I know that too. Crocheting, but in a way that the kids don't see it.

My daughter's birthday is at the end of August. The invitations will include smiley bookmarks
and as party favors, the girls will get a unicorn keychain and the boys
a monster keychain.

Oh, I just realized that I still have to crochet all of that too. And then another
unicorn for my niece.
OMG - please give me time and lots of hands......

Hi,

I’m currently using some “neglected” yarn.
I’m making a vest for myself out of it.

I bought this yarn years ago, and it had just been lying around ever since.
I even put it up for sale on 3-2-1 E***.
But since nobody wanted it and I didn’t want to buy any new yarn either,
I’ve now put it to use.

Now that I’ve finished part of the vest, I can say that I have enough yarn.
I was really worried it wouldn’t be enough.

Best regards, Heike

Hello,

@Pe-Ka: May I ask which hearts you are making?

My stash is also shrinking nicely.

My little daughter is getting her new room this weekend, and there are still
flamingos to crochet. I guess I’ll be crocheting on two tracks then. On the one hand
my vest, and then the flamingos.

Best, Heike

Hi,

I’m currently working on a vest for myself.

I crocheted two rows today before work and during my break.
I’ll continue tonight.

I’m worried my yarn won’t be enough.
If not, I’ll have to search through my stash for a matching yarn
that goes well with it in both color and material.

I won’t be buying anything—I’m adamant about that.

Best regards, Heike

Hi,

my muscles are killing me. We went on a bike ride yesterday—33 km.
So I’ll be glad when my workday is over.

Other than that, the weekend was really nice. We had a raclette dinner and a movie night—just the four of us
(my husband, the kids, and me).

It’s thundering and raining pretty hard here.

Thunder and lightning greetings from the Saarland
Heike

Hi,

it’s only 20° here today, and it’s been raining all day.

But the cooler weather is nice.

So the weather is ideal for crocheting.

Unfortunately, I have to work until 6 p.m. today, and then I still
have to plant wild strawberries in flower pots. I can do that on the
balcony.

But after that, I’ll be crocheting like crazy.

Best wishes, Heike

Well, I tend to do this on a whim—

whatever I feel like making at the moment or what my daughters have asked for.

I finished my vest yesterday, and now I’m thinking about my
next project—though, to be honest, I already know what it’ll be.

But having a plan might actually be a good idea.

Best wishes, Heike

Hi,

I currently have 131 patterns on my wish list.

Even though I regularly weed them out, the number just keeps growing.
*scratches head*

Best regards, Heike

Hi,

this morning before work, I finished crocheting the first sleeve of my vest—I only had
two rows left.

During my break, I started on the second sleeve (three rows).

I’ll continue working on the second sleeve this afternoon or evening.

Best regards, Heike

Hi,

here’s my yarn usage so far in 2018:

for my Easter Bunny girl: 250 gr. pink yarn, 50 gr. white yarn
for my poncho: a total of 1200 gr. yarn, 500 gr. of which was used in 2018
for the Angry Birds: 300 gr. yarn
for a lion: 160 gr. yarn
for a triangular shawl: 300 gr. yarn cake
for a second triangular shawl: 200 gr. yarn cake
for 11 funny egg cups: 150 gr. of yarn a few scraps
for an Easter basket: 100 gr. of yarn
for 2 crocheted bears: 250 gr. of yarn
for 2 cosmetic pouches: 200 gr. of yarn
for 6 handkerchief pouches: 200 g of yarn
for 1 table runner: 250 g of yarn
for 1 stackable bear: 170 g of yarn
for 1 table runner: 250 g of yarn
for 1 vest: 600 g of yarn
for 1 weather frog: 250 gr. of yarn
for the bird wedding: 300 gr. of yarn

Total yarn used = 4,480 gr.

Plus:

for 1 vest: 550 gr. of yarn
for 1 unicorn: 200 gr. of yarn

so my total usage comes to: 5,230 gr. of yarn

Best regards, Heike

Hi,

I’m doing well—except for my sore muscles. The weekend was really nice.

Right now, I’m still at work. I’m done at 3:30 p.m. today, then I’ll
pick up the kids and sit out in the garden with my crochet supplies.
I’m really looking forward to that.

I’m currently crocheting the first sleeve of my vest. According to the pattern, it’s supposed to be a
sleeveless vest, but I don’t like that. That’s why I’m adding sleeves to my vest.

Best regards, Heike

Hello,

Yarn diet / Yarn Emperor / Inner Critic Conqueror
 X I didn’t buy any yarn in May and have earned the title Yarn Emperor.
 X I haven’t bought any yarn for quite some time. The title Yarn Emperor definitely and deservedly belongs to me. 
X I would like the title Inner Critic Conqueror. = 1 whole year without buying yarn.

Best regards, Heike

Hi,

we’re not going on a big trip this summer.
We’ve actually planned two weekends away.
First, we want to spend a few days in Wetzlar—a friend of ours
has an apartment there that she’s making available to us—and we’re also
going to Cologne/Bonn for three days in mid-July.

Our “real” vacation will be in December—one week in the Allgäu over Christmas.

But of course, I’ll be bringing my needlework with me wherever I go.

Best wishes, Heike

Hi,

I’m going to crochet a bikini top for my daughters.
But it’s more for wearing around than for swimming.

Best regards, Heike

Hello,

my favorite technique(s):

[ X ] Crochet
[ ] Knitting
[ ] Sewing
[ X ] Crafting
[ ] Sträkeln / Knooken
[ ] Tunisian crochet
[ ] Embroidery
[ ] Other: More info, please :- )

Best regards, Heike

Hi,

here’s my yarn usage so far in 2018:

for my Easter Bunny girl: 250 gr. pink yarn, 50 gr. white yarn
for my poncho: a total of 1200 gr. yarn, 500 gr. of which was used in 2018
for the Angry Birds: 300 gr. yarn
for a lion: 160 gr. yarn
for a triangle shawl: 300 gr. yarn cake
for a second triangle shawl: 200 gr. yarn cake
for 11 funny egg cups: 150 gr. yarn a few scraps
for an Easter basket: 100 gr. yarn
for 2 crocheted bears: 250 gr. yarn
for 2 cosmetic pouches: 200 gr. yarn
for 6 tissue pouches: 200 g of yarn
for 1 table runner: 250 g of yarn
for 1 stacking bear: 170 g of yarn
for 1 table runner: 250 g of yarn

Yarn used = 3,330 g.

Plus:

for 1 vest: 600 g of yarn
for 1 weather frog: 250 gr. yarn
for the "Bird Wedding": 300 gr. yarn
This brings my total usage to: 4,480 gr. yarn

Kind regards, Heike