Final Sprint and Awards Ceremony

Dear users, dear authors,
January is over; it’s time for the awards ceremony.
There are a few new titles included.

Please copy the section between the asterisks into your text field and fill it out accordingly. Of course, you can leave out anything that doesn’t apply.

The awards ceremony starts on February 4. But I’ll still add you later, too.

No one goes home without a title and extra karma points. You all worked hard in January, in every way, so every participant will be honored. If necessary, I’ll invent a suitable title. Even small steps count. Everyone (user / author ) can join in.
Good luck.

Earn extra points / bonus points and boost your karma:
- You always get extra points for (your own uploaded ) photos.
- Handmade items that are given as gifts also bring extra points.
--> please provide details here in the thread.
- Feedback for authors ( reviews, comments, etc. ) is also rewarded with extra points.

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UFO King/Queen in January
[ ] In January I finished a UFO (unfinished object = a handmade project that has been sitting around for a while ) and earned the title UFO King/Queen.
[ ] In January I finished several UFOs and truly earned the title UFO King/Queen.
Details about the UFO / UFOs:

Best of the Leftovers in January
[ ] In January I used up lots of pretty + colorful leftover yarn / emptied my leftovers basket and thereby earned the title Best of the Leftovers.
Details about the leftover yarn projects:

Yarn Diet / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner-Pig-Dog Tamer in January
[ ] I didn’t buy any yarn in January and earned the title Yarn Emperor/Empress for a whole month without buying yarn.
[ ] I haven’t bought any yarn for quite some time. The
title Yarn Emperor/Empress definitely and deservedly belongs to me. But the diet is over now; I will buy yarn in February. Please specify the total time period.
[ ] I would like to have the title Inner-Pig-Dog Tamer, because the final round for world domination / domination over this galaxy / Milky Way was / is not enough for me. = 1 whole year without buying yarn. Please specify the total time period.
--> is anyone currently working toward the Inner-Pig-Dog Tamer? Marion / Wollefaden and Häkeltrulla have already achieved this title.
[ ] I’m working on the title Super Yarn Mountain Conqueror = yarn diet that is continued after the title Inner-Pig-Dog Tamer and lasts far more than a year.
@Wollefaden and @Haekeltrulla, how is it going for you?

Shopping Queen / King:
This title is for everyone who likes to buy yarn / materials and (at the moment ) does not want to stick to a yarn diet. Photos are always a good idea.
[ ] In January I bought only urgently needed yarn.
Details:
[ ] I significantly stocked up my supply for Easter / Carnival / Valentine’s Day / spring, etc. and had fun doing it. :- )
Details:

NEW NEW NEW
Sock Queen / Sock King
[ ] In January I worked on socks and, if applicable, also finished at least one pair.
--> For the title, it is also enough if you made an effort to improve your own sock technique or learn it. Please write down details.

Busy Little Brownie
[ ] In January I was able to finish many handmade projects.
Please write details and number of projects here.
[ ] I was also very busy in January beyond handmade projects.
Write details here, if you would like to share that.

NEW NEW NEW
Pattern Optimization Champion + Hero of the Authors = author title
[ ] I uploaded at least one pattern in January.
Write details here. Link allowed.
[ ] In January I worked on the current seasonal topics (warm winter clothing, Easter, Valentine’s Day, Carnival, spring, etc. pp. ) and uploaded one or more patterns for them, or will still do so.
Write details here. Link allowed.
[ ] In January I uploaded / revised a pattern on evergreen topics such as leftover yarn, beginners, animals, owls, etc. pp.
Write details here. Link allowed.
[ ] In January I revised and improved my images, texts, and my shop.
Write details here. Link allowed.

Concrete Casting Specialist
[ ] In January I created a lovely concrete casting project and earned myself weather-related extra points.
Details:
Concrete casting: popular hobby with many possibilities (No advertising )

Wallflower Rescuer in January
[ ] I finally finished my oldest purchased / free downloaded pattern // a pattern that had been left untouched for a long time, and am therefore a Wallflower Rescuer.
Details:

Rescuer of Stubborn Yarn / Stubborn Material; this used to be Stepchild Yarn Rescuer //
Stepchild Material Rescuer
[ ] In January I used up old unloved yarn and am a Rescuer of Stubborn Yarn / Yarn Rescuer
Details:
[ ] In January I used old unloved material (paper, fabric, etc.  ) and am a Rescuer of Stubborn Material / Material Rescuer.
Details:

Frog Monster Tamer in January
[ ] In January I partially or completely frogged a UFO / a work in progress and then still completely finished it / made something beautiful / new out of it. I am therefore a Frog Monster Tamer.
Details:

Learned Something New in January
[ ] In January I learned something new (e.g. a new technique / stitches, etc. pp. ) and am therefore a winner. :- )
Details:

Winter Updates /  Cozy Blanket Evenings
[ ] I wrapped myself in a cozy blanket for crafting or kept warm some other way, but I had lots of fun doing it.
Details:
[ ] I built a snowman / went sledding and enjoyed the winter. :- )
Details:
[ ] I have also beyond crafting already made preparations for Easter / Carnival / Valentine’s Day / spring.
Details:


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A W A R D S C E R E M O N Y
in alphabetical order

Arni is a winner and has won

Congratulations on becoming UFO Queen for two UFOs and extra points for giving them as gifts. Congratulations on being Best of the Leftovers and extra points also for gifting and for using up even the very last leftovers. I think that’s great.

Congratulations also on Yarn Emperor/Empress for one month without buying yarn, and congratulations on Sock Queen as well. Ten finished projects are really impressive; congratulations on Busy Little Brownie and on Yarn Rescuer for the unpopular ribbon yarn.
It’s nice that you learned something new / are now also crafting with safety eyes, and that you were able to wrap yourself in a wool blanket for crafting and had warm tea with it. :-)

CreatOwl is a winner and has won

Could it be that you haven’t joined in here yet, or haven’t been around for a while? Of course that gets extra points.

Congratulations on the title Shopping Queen for buying the urgently needed yarn, and of course also on Sock Queen for the
test sock, knitted in the double-face technique.

The author titles “Hero of the Authors” and “Pattern Optimization Champion” are awarded only if all four boxes have been checked, but of course you also get extra points for uploading a new pattern.

Fun-Design is a winner and has won

Congratulations on Best of the Leftovers in January for the six fir trees made from the leftover yarn from the Christmas gifts. Extra points for using up the leftover yarn before it could end up in the leftover-yarn box.

Congratulations on Yarn Empress in January. Yarn gifts / gift certificates are still okay. Have fun with them.

Congratulations also on the title Busy Little Brownie for the handmade projects and for painting and packing away the Christmas tree. Extra points, of course, for starting really early with the crochet fir trees / the Christmas tree / Christmas 2019. :-) Extra points also for the great collages. The Fimo handles for the crochet hooks also count for the title “Learned Something New” and are very pretty.
Congratulations also on the title Concrete Casting Specialist for the necklace pendants. How heavy are the pendants?

It’s nice that you could have a cozy blanket, hot tea, and wonderful walks.

Extra points, of course, because your clear photos make the awards ceremony easier for me. Keep having fun. :-)
If you add yourself to the birthday calendar, you’ll get your own thread next year too. I normally don’t open threads retroactively. Wishing you a wonderful year.

Haekeltrulla is a winner and has won.

Congratulations on Yarn Empress, the final round for world domination, domination over the galaxy, Inner-Pig-Dog Tamer, and, starting in January 2020, congratulations on Yarn Mountain Conqueror too. You can do it and you’re doing it wonderfully.

Congratulations also on Busy Little Brownie. It’s great that you’re using up the yarn you already have. The extra-long table runner naturally gets extra karma points. :-)

mowi19 is a winner and has won

Congratulations on UFO Queen for three UFOs at once; that also counts for Yarn Rescuer and Frog Monster Tamer. Of course there are extra points for that too, and of course also for the photos. And it also still counts for the title Best of the Leftovers, since lots of leftover yarn was used for it.

Congratulations on Yarn Empress and good luck with your continued yarn diet.
Congratulations on Sock Queen for six pairs of socks. Extra points for gifting and for the new heel technique. Congratulations on Busy Little Brownie for ten finished projects and three uploaded patterns, and for lots of hard work in “real life” beyond crafting.

The author titles “Hero of the Authors” and “Pattern Optimization Champion” can only be awarded if all four boxes have been checked, but even so, it’s enough for lots of extra points for the uploaded pattern for the color campaign, for the uploaded pattern for the socks, which covers the current topic of winter / warm clothing, and for the pattern with the baby bear accessories, which also covers the evergreen topic of animals.

Congratulations also on Wallflower Rescuer for the bear pattern.
Congratulations on learning a new knitting technique for sock heels. It’s nice that you were able to wrap yourself in a blanket for crafting.

Nadeleule is a winner and has won

Extra points for the collage with your January projects. Congratulations on Best of the Leftovers for the headband and the slippers (that also gets the title Yarn Rescuer), and also on Shopping Queen / for buying the sock yarn. Congratulations also on the title Sock Queen for the pairs of socks with a heel flap and with the mowi technique. That also counts for the title “Learned Something New.”

Congratulations also on the title “Busy Little Brownie” for the many handmade projects including the coat and the decluttering. You definitely earned extra points for perseverance and bravery. :-)

It’s nice that you could have a cozy blanket and hot tea. If you keep being this busy, the unloved winter will surely pass quickly.

RuthK is a winner and has won

Congratulations on the title Best of the Leftovers for the many pretty leftover-yarn projects. Congratulations also on Shopping Queen. That looks like fun.

If you buy extra skeins for leftover-yarn projects, then that is certainly lovely, but then the title Best of the Leftovers doesn’t quite work anymore. Would you like to explain that again? I’ll of course adjust it accordingly or edit this out again if need be.

Congratulations on the title “Busy Little Brownie.” You really earned it. :-) The costume looks great and you really got a lot done this month.

I can only award the author titles “Hero of the Authors” and “Pattern Improvement Champion” if all four boxes have been checked, but three out of four is definitely impressive and brings you good karma.
Congratulations on four uploaded patterns, one of which took part in the color project. It’s nice that your patterns were able to cover the seasonal topic of Valentine’s Day and the evergreen topics of decor, leftover yarn, animals, and also doll accessories. Extra points, of course, for the cute dogs.

It’s nice that you don’t have to do without your cozy blanket. :-)


Sarahkueken is a winner and has won

Extra karma points for you because you’re joining in for the first time and are already really cleaning up on titles.

Congratulations on Best of the Leftovers in January. It’s great that you were able to use up lots of leftover yarn and also created a pattern for it. Of course that also gets extra points, because you encourage other people to use up their leftovers.

What is a leftovers monster?

Two weeks of yarn diet aren’t enough for the title, but they are definitely enough for a few extra karma points. :-) It’ll work out.
For now, though, congratulations first on Shopping Queen for stocking up your yarn supply for your new projects and commissioned work.

I can only award the author titles “Hero of the Authors” and “Pattern Optimization Champion” if all four boxes have been checked, but you were really busy as an author. Two created and uploaded patterns, and on top of that for the current topic of Easter, plus covering the evergreen topics of leftover yarn, decor, and animals—that deserves praise, lots of extra points, and hopefully the users / buyers will like it too.

Wollbaerli / Christina E. is a winner and has won

I can’t quite get used to your new name yet, but I’m sure I will. :-)

Congratulations on UFO Queen for the poncho. If it was a gift, I’m not quite sure, then of course there are extra points for that too.
Congratulations also on Best of the Leftovers for the bookmarks and tissue pouches. Extra points for the photos.
Congratulations on Shopping Queen and have fun with your purchases. :-)
Congratulations on Sock Queen for the 13 mini socks; of course there is also an extra karma point for that because they were given as gifts. There are extra diligence points too. :-) That of course also counts for “Busy Little Brownie” and for lots of karma points for the many gifts and photos. It’s nice that you were able to have many cozy blanket evenings.

Wollefaden / Marion is a winner and has won

Of course there are extra points for the photos and the gifted projects. Congratulations on Best of the Leftovers and extra points because all projects were made from leftover yarn. That is impressive.
It’s great that you’re continuing the yarn diet and working toward the “Super Yarn Mountain Conqueror.” You showed so much perseverance on the way to “Inner-Pig-Dog Tamer”; you’ll manage it.

Congratulations on Sock Queen and extra points for mending another pair of socks. Hardly anyone does that these days.
I’m not surprised that you definitely qualify for the title “Busy Little Brownie.” :-) Congratulations.
Congratulations also on the title Wallflower Rescuer for the dino and extra points for the pattern review. It’s nice that you were able to learn something new in January. Have fun with the mowi heel.

Hello,


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Yarn Diet / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner Slacker Conqueror in January
[ X ] I didn’t buy any yarn in January and have earned the title of Yarn Emperor/Empress for going an entire month without buying yarn.
[ X ] I haven’t bought any yarn in quite some time. The
title “Yarn Emperor/Empress” definitely and rightfully belongs to me.
Since January 1, 2018
[ X ] I want the title “Conqueror of My Inner Slacker,” because the final round for world domination / rule over this galaxy / the Milky Way was / is not enough for me. = 1 full year without buying yarn.
Since January 1, 2018
[ X ] I’m working toward the title “Super Wool Mountain Conqueror” = a yarn diet that continues after the “Conqueror of My Inner Slacker” title and lasts well over a year.

So far, it’s still going great. But the urge is getting much stronger ;-)

Hardworking little helper
[ X ] I was able to get a lot of crafts done in January.
1 table runner (approx. 3.10 m long and approx. 30 cm wide)
1 bunny
1 comforter
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Best, Heike

Hello, this is my first time taking part in the titles - I'm already very excited for the awards ceremony. Although for me it really is true: taking part is everything :)

ResteBeste in January
[x ] In January I used up lots of pretty + colorful leftover yarn that I had actually wanted to use in a leftover monster, and then it turned into a pattern after all :) Maybe I can also help others turn their leftover yarn into a lovely project with it.

Yarn Diet / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror in January
That just doesn't work for me - I had firmly planned to do it, and it worked for a whole two weeks - maybe next month ...

Shopping Queen / King:
[x ] I significantly stocked up my supplies for Easter / Carnival / Valentine's Day / spring, etc. and had fun doing it. :- )
Details: I started two new projects, one of them also a commissioned piece for a friend, and I simply needed new, matching yarn for that

Pattern Optimization Champion + Hero of the Authors = author title 
[ x] I uploaded at least one pattern in January (see below)
[ x] In January I worked on the current seasonal topics (warm winter clothing, Easter, Valentine's Day, Carnival, spring, etc.) and uploaded one or more patterns for them, or will still do so. 
Hmm, I wonder if that counts twice (see below) :). But in addition to the Easter eggs, I also uploaded a pattern for a grasping toy that also fits the Easter theme (Hoppelhase grasping toy with egg)
[ x] In January I uploaded a pattern for evergreen topics such as leftover yarn, beginners, animals, owls, etc. 
My leftover yarn turned into a lovely new pattern for Easter eggs as decorations or little gifts to bring to Easter brunch :)  Take a look here. 

Well, then I’ll keep going. In January I got a lot done. Here are all the projects individually:

UFO King/Queen in January
[ x] In January I finished several UFOs and truly earned the title UFO King/Queen. 
One UFO—the cuddly bear—had been lying around since last summer. I brought it in for a landing right on time on January 31. In the process, I used up unloved yarn and crocheted the little bear at least twice because I had to frog it so often.
The second UFO is a cozy for a thermos bottle.
The third UFO is a pair of leg warmers.

Best of the Leftovers in January
[ x] In January I used up lots of pretty +  colorful leftover yarn / emptied my leftovers basket and earned the title Best of the Leftovers for it.
The hot-water bottle cover is crocheted entirely from leftovers. I also knitted lots of sock-yarn leftovers into socks. The leg warmers were also knitted from leftovers.

Yarn Diet / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror in January
[x ] I haven’t bought any yarn for quite some time. The title Yarn Emperor/Empress definitely and deservedly belongs to me.
And I’m going to keep dieting. I plan not to buy any yarn in the coming months either, because I still want to reduce a lot of my stash. Maybe I’ll even manage to earn the Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror title.

NEW NEW NEW
Sock Queen / Sock King
[ x] I worked on socks in January and finished a total of 6 pairs of socks.
In the process, I developed a new heel technique that I had been tinkering with for some time. 
I gave away 5 pairs of socks.

Busy Little Brownie
[ x] I was able to get a lot of handmade projects done in January. 
1 pair of leg warmers
6 pairs of socks knitted
1 cuddly bear finished crocheting
1 thermos-bottle cozy finished crocheting and a new one started
1 pillow cover knitted
3 patterns written

[ x] I was also very busy in January beyond handmade projects.
I tidied up and got rid of quite a bit. 

NEW NEW NEW
Pattern Optimization Champion + Hero of the Authors = author title 
[ x] I uploaded at least one pattern in January.
I took part in the color campaign with the reversible-look pillow
[x ] In January I worked on the current seasonal themes (warm winter clothing, Easter, Valentine’s Day, Carnival, spring, etc.) and uploaded one or more patterns for them, or will still do so. 
It’s the new socks with the simple mowi heel.
[x ] In January I uploaded a pattern for evergreen topics such as leftover yarn, beginners, animals, owls, etc.  
It is a pattern that had been sitting unfinished on my computer for some time. Now I have finished it: The clothing—sweater and sleeping bag—for the knitted baby bear:

Wallflower Rescuer in January
[ x] I finally finished my most complicated pattern so far, one I had downloaded quite some time ago // a pattern that had been sitting unworked for a long time, and am therefore a Wallflower Rescuer.
It is the cuddly bear that was a UFO for several months.

Rescuer of the Stubborn Yarn / of the Stubborn Material, formerly called Stepchild-Yarn Rescuer //
Stepchild-Material Rescuer
[ x] In January I used up old, unloved yarn and am a Rescuer of the Stubborn Yarn / Yarn Rescuer
The cuddly bear was crocheted from unloved fuzzy yarn that is very difficult to work with.

Frogging-Monster Conqueror in January
[x ] In January I partially or completely frogged a UFO / a work in progress and then finished it after all. I am therefore a Frogging-Monster Conqueror.
I crocheted the cuddly bear at least twice, because due to the difficult-to-work-with yarn I kept frogging it until it fit properly.

Learned Something New in January
[ x] I learned something new in January (e.g., a new technique / stitches, etc.) and am therefore a winner. :- )
I developed a new heel technique for socks and made many attempts for it.

Winter Updates /  Cozy-Blanket Evenings
[x ] I wrapped myself in a cozy blanket for crafting or otherwise kept warm, but I had lots of fun doing it.
Details:
I knitted many handmade projects, especially the socks, in the evenings on the sofa, wrapped in a warm cozy blanket.

UFO Queen in January
[X] I finished several UFOs in January and have truly earned the title of UFO Queen. Details about the UFO(s):
The baby blanket for my friend was finally finished in early January. I started it in July. The baby was born in mid-December, and of course the blanket has already been given as a gift.

I started the door wreath in November and was able to finish that in January as well.

Scrap Master in January
[x] In January, I used up lots of pretty, colorful leftover yarn and emptied my scrap basket, which earned me the title of Scrap Master.
Details on the leftover yarn projects:

The door wreath was made from scraps;
the socks for my friend were made from leftovers from the baby blanket

; the bell pull was made from the very last scrap of the baby blanket.

The butterfly rattle was also made from scraps; the puppet was likewise made from scraps.


Yarn Diet / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner Slacker Conqueror in January
[x] I didn’t buy any yarn in January and earned the title of Yarn Emperor/Empress for going a whole month without buying yarn.


NEW NEW NEW Sock Queen / Sock King
[X] I worked on socks in January and finished at least one pair.
  --> However, it’s also enough for the title if you made an effort to improve your sock technique or learn it. Please write down the details.
I crocheted a pair of socks for a friend using leftover yarn.

Hardworking Little Helper
[x ] I was able to complete a lot of handicraft projects in January.
  Please list the details and number of projects here.
In total, I completed 10 projects.

In addition to those projects, I also made a doorstop and two giraffes.

Savior of Unruly Yarn / Unruly Materials—formerly known as “Stepchild Yarn Savior” // “Stepchild Material Savior”
[x ] In January, I used up old, unloved yarn, making me a Savior of Unruly Yarn / Yarn Savior.
Details: I turned some strange ribbon yarn into a storage basket for the windowsill.

New Skills Learned in January[x ] In January, I learned something new (e.g. a new technique, stitches, etc.) and am therefore a winner. :- )
Details: I used safety eyes for the first time and I’m thrilled with them.

Winter Updates / Cozy Blanket Evenings
[x ] I wrapped myself in a cozy blanket while crafting, or kept myself warm in other ways, and had a lot of fun doing it.
Details: I have a wonderful cozy blanket and drank lots of tea. 

Shopping Queen / King:
[x ] In January I only bought urgently needed yarn.

Sock Queen / Sock King
[x ] In January I worked on socks and, if applicable, also finished at least one pair. 
--> For the title, it is also enough if you made an effort to work on your own sock technique or to learn it. Please write down the details. 
Test sock knitted using the double-face technique

Pattern Optimization Champion + Hero of the Authors = author title 
[ ] I uploaded at least one pattern in January.
Write the details here. Link permitted. 

Best of Leftovers in January
[ x ] In January I used up lots of pretty + colorful leftover yarn / emptied my leftovers basket, and earned myself the title Best of Leftovers.
Details about the leftover-yarn projects:

I used my leftover yarn from the Christmas gifts to make 6 more fir trees and didn’t put it into the box with the leftovers I already had. Does that count too?




Yarn Diet / Yarn Emperor / Inner Slob Conqueror in January
[ x ] I didn’t buy any yarn in January and earned myself the title Yarn Emperor for a whole month without buying yarn.

However, I did receive wonderful yarn as a gift... and gift certificates for my local yarn dealer.

Busy Little Helper
[ ] I was able to finish many handmade projects in January. 
Please write details and number of projects here. 
[ x ] I was also very busy in January beyond my handmade projects.
Please write details here, if you would like to share that.

I finally gave my homemade wooden Christmas tree its final coat of paint and then packed it away for the next holiday.




I also put together a few collages from my collected little odds and ends - here are a few examples





I added Fimo handles to crochet hooks; these were my first attempts.




Concrete Casting Specialist
[ x ] In January I created a lovely concrete-casting project and earned myself weather-related extra points.
Details:

I cast new concrete jewelry - but I did it in the apartment, so no weather-related extra points. Neither I nor the concrete are that weatherproof.




Concrete casting: a popular hobby with many possibilities (No advertising )


Winter Updates /  Cozy-Blanket Evenings
[ x ] I wrapped myself in a cozy blanket while crafting, or kept myself warm some other way, but I had lots of fun doing it.
Details:

Crocheting wrapped in a blanket, with a cup of tea... snow falling outside... what could be better?

[ ] I built a snowman / went sledding and had fun with winter. :- )
Details:

A winter walk in bright sunshine - it’s simply beautiful!

UFO King/Queen in January
[ ] I finished a UFO (unfinished object = a craft project that has been sitting around for a while) in January and have earned the title UFO King/Queen. 
[ ] I finished several UFOs in January and have truly earned the title UFO King/Queen.
Details about the UFO / UFOs:

Best of the Leftovers in January
[ x] In January I used up lots of pretty +  colorful leftover yarn / emptied my leftovers basket and earned the title Best of the Leftovers.
Details about the leftover yarn projects:
Leftover merino yarn for a twisted headband, crocheted slipper socks
Yarn Diet / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner-Pig-Dog Tamer in January
[ ] I did not buy any yarn in January and earned the title Yarn Emperor/Empress for a whole month without buying yarn.
[ ] I haven't bought any yarn for quite some time. The
title Yarn Emperor/Empress definitely and deservedly belongs to me. But the diet is over now; I will buy yarn in February. Please state the total time period.
[ ] I would like the title Inner-Pig-Dog Tamer, because the final round for world domination / rule over this galaxy / Milky Way was / is not enough for me. = 1 whole year without buying yarn. Please state the total time period.
--> is anyone currently working on the Inner-Pig-Dog Tamer? Marion / Wollefaden and Häkeltrulla have already achieved this title. 
[ ] I am working on the title Super Yarn Mountain Tamer = a yarn diet that continues after the title Inner-Pig-Dog Tamer and lasts far more than a year. 
@Wollefaden and @Haekeltrulla, how is it going for you?

Shopping Queen / King:
This title is for everyone who likes buying yarn / materials and does not (currently) want to stick to a yarn diet. Photos are always a good idea.
[x ] In January I only bought urgently needed yarn.
Details:
[ ] I significantly stocked up for Easter / Carnival / Valentine's Day / spring etc. and had fun doing it. :- )
Details: I bought 12 skeins of sock yarn for knitting socks

NEW NEW NEW
Sock Queen / Sock King
[x ] I worked on socks in January and possibly also finished at least one pair. 
--> For the title, it is also enough if you made an effort to refine your own sock technique or learn it. Please write down the details. 
I knitted two pairs of socks with a heel flap and one pair of socks plus one baby sock with the mowi heel

Busy Little Elf
[ x] I was able to get many craft projects done in January. 
Please write the details and number of projects here. 
[ x] I was also very busy beyond crafts in January.
Write the details here, if you would like to share them. 
I have finished 2/3 of my coat and used 1100 g of yarn for it. I also finished one pair of slipper socks, 3 1/2 pairs of socks, and a headband, and started one wrist warmer.

Started decluttering the house “room by room.” Everything that is no longer used / needed gets tossed out (4 rooms done)
NEW NEW NEW
Pattern Optimization Champion + Author Hero = author title 
[ ] I uploaded at least one pattern in January.
Write details here. Link allowed. 
[ ] In January I worked on the current seasonal themes (warm winter clothing, Easter, Valentine's Day, Carnival, spring, etc.) and uploaded one or more patterns for them, or will still do so. 
Write details here. Link allowed.
[ ] In January I uploaded / revised a pattern on evergreen topics such as leftover yarn, beginners, animals, owls, etc. 
Write details here. Link allowed.
[ ] In January I revised and improved my pictures, texts, and my shop.
Write details here. Link allowed.

Concrete Casting Specialist
[ ] In January I created a beautiful concrete casting project and earned weather-related extra points.
Details:
Concrete casting: popular hobby with many possibilities (No advertising)

Wallflower Rescuer in January
[ ] I finally finished my oldest purchased / free downloaded pattern // a pattern that had been untouched for quite some time, and am therefore a Wallflower Rescuer.
Details:

Rescuer of the unruly yarn / unruly material, formerly called Stepchild Yarn Rescuer //
Stepchild Material Rescuer
[ x] In January I used up old, unloved yarn and am a Rescuer of the Unruly Yarn / Yarn Rescuer
Details: Some of the yarn for the slipper socks 
[ ] In January I used up old, unloved material (paper, fabric, etc.  ) and am a Rescuer of the Unruly Material / Material Rescuer.
Details:

Frogging Monster Tamer in January
[ ] In January I partially or completely frogged a UFO / a work in progress and then still finished it completely / made something beautiful / new from it. I am therefore a Frogging Monster Tamer.
Details:

Learned Something New in January
[ ] In January I learned something new (e.g. a new technique / stitches, etc.) and am therefore a winner. :- )
Details: knitting socks in general, the mowi heel

Winter Updates /  Cozy Blanket Evenings
[ x] I wrapped myself in a cozy blanket for crafting or otherwise kept warm, but I had a lot of fun doing it.
Details:Cozy blanket is a must, and hot tea was used too ;)
[ ] I built a snowman / went sledding and enjoyed the winter. :- )
Details: Winter is never fun for me :(
[ ] I have also beyond craftingalready made preparations for Easter / Carnival / Valentine's Day / spring.
Details: 

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UFO King/Queen in January
Granny-style poncho, which had been sitting around since summer 2018 (commissioned work). The photo will be posted in the gallery.

Leftover Yarn Champion in January
The handkerchief pouches and the bookmark were mostly crocheted from leftover yarn / my yarn stash.
I’ve posted photos.

Shopping Queen / King:
In January, I bought a skein of alpaca yarn so I’d have enough for a second pair of arm warmers.
I also bought yarn for various planned birthday gifts and sock yarn for myself.

NEW NEW NEW
Sock Queen / Sock King
In January, I knitted 13 mini socks with boomerang heels as gift embellishments and as a voucher.

Hard-Working Little Helper
In January, I made:   1 children’s poncho
     13 mini socks
     11 handkerchief pouches
      1 owl bookmark
      1 pair of arm warmers
Except for the poncho, everything else was a gift.

Winter Updates / Cozy Blanket Evenings
Every crafting evening—which means almost all of them—was an evening with a cozy blanket.
I shared one winter photo.

 


The post double crochets on the sides are hard to see in the picture.  




















 

Best with Leftovers in January
[ x] I used up lots of pretty + colorful leftover yarn in January and earned myself the title Best with Leftovers
.
Details about the leftover yarn projects:
My “Hot Dogs” were crocheted from leftover yarn, as were 2 Barbie ice-skating costumes and a Valentine’s heart




Shopping Queen / King:
This title is for everyone who likes buying yarn / materials and
(currently ) doesn’t want to stick to a yarn diet. Photos are always a
good idea.

Details:
[ ] I significantly stocked up my supplies for Easter / Carnival / Valentine’s Day /
spring, etc. and had fun doing it. :- )
Details: I got a yarn gift certificate for Christmas and used it to buy yarn - mainly colorful single skeins for leftover yarn projects:





Busy Little Helper
[x ] I was able to finish lots of craft projects in January.
Please write the details and number of projects here.
Number of projects: 6.
I was able to finish 4 patterns. I also sewed 2 Carnival costumes for my granddaughters (mermaid and unicorn).

(unfortunately I don’t have a picture of the unicorn. It was carried off right away. )

NEW NEW NEW
Pattern Optimization Champion + Authors’ Hero = Author Title
[ x] I uploaded at least one pattern in January.
Write details here:
I uploaded 4 patterns in January; one of them (the unicorn) took part in the color project:
Hot Dogs
Hobby Horse Unicorn

Ice-Skating Costume for Barbie Dolls

 Valentine’s Heart with Little Bear

[x ] In January I worked on the current seasonal themes (warm
winter clothing, Easter, Valentine’s Day, Carnival, spring, etc.)
and uploaded one or more patterns for them, or
will still do so.
Details:
see above: the Valentine’s heart
[x ] In January I uploaded / revised a pattern on perennial topics such as
leftover yarn, beginners, animals, owls, etc.
Details:
the ice-skating costume, the Hot Dogs, and the Valentine’s heart are leftover-yarn patterns


Winter Updates / Cozy Blanket Evenings
[x ] I wrapped myself in a cozy blanket for crafting or kept myself
warm some other way, but I had lots of fun doing it.
Details:
Cozy blanket evenings are part of my daily routine!

Here is my summary

Earn extra points / bonus points and boost your karma:
- You always get extra points for (your own uploaded ) photos.
- Handmade items that are given as gifts also earn extra points.

I posted several photos: the dino, the little bear, and the pug.
Two of them have already been given away; the pug will be given away in February.

Best of Leftovers in January
[x ] I used up lots of pretty + colorful leftover yarn in January and earned myself the title Best of Leftovers
.

I made all the pieces from diet yarn. Smaller leftovers were enough for the dino, the little bear, and the rat.

[x ] I am working on the title Super Yarn-Mountain Conqueror = yarn diet that continues after
the title Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror and lasts far more than a
year.
@Wollefaden and @Haekeltrulla, how is it going for you?

It’s going wonderfully; so far it has still been working great. I haven’t bought any new yarn this year yet.



Sock Queen / Sock King
[x ] I worked on socks in January and possibly also finished at least one pair.

I knitted one pair of socks and mended one pair.


Busy Little Brownie
[x ] I was able to finish lots of handmade projects in January.
I finished 9 pairs of baby shoes, 1 pair of socks, 1 little bear, 1 dino, 1 pug, and 1 rat
. Mended 1 pair of socks.


Wallflower Rescuer in January
[x ] I finally finished an older free downloaded pattern that had been left untouched for quite a while
and am therefore a Wallflower Rescuer.

I finally made the sweet dino and wrote a review for the author.  


Learned Something New in January
[x ] I learned something new in January (e.g., a new technique ) and am therefore a winner. :- )

I got to test the new Mowi heel. It was wonderfully easy. 

Okay, I’ve finished the first round of the award announcements.
What did I forget?
Who’s still missing?
You’ve all been really busy.

Hi Josefa

I just discovered your prize-giving post.

It turned out wonderfully again—simply fantastic!!!
Thanks to your motivation, you really feel like doing crafts.

It’s nice that a few "new" people joined in this time too. That makes it even more interesting.

I hope you have a lovely Sunday.
Marion

Dear Josefa,
thank you so much for the award ceremony—which was, as always, fantastic!
Well, the leftover yarn is my dilemma: I want to use up my leftover yarn, realize it’s not enough, and buy more—and then I’m left with another scrap... A vicious cycle. So the amount of yarn always stays the same!

Wow! Thank you, Josefa, for once again writing such a lovely and motivating awards ceremony. And on a Sunday, too! :)

For that, you've earned some extra hard-work points, which I'm hereby giving to you. You may also award yourself the title "Hardworking Little Helper."

I really always enjoy taking part in the monthly threads. I think quite a few things would have been left lying around for years without the motivation we get here. It's really great and incredibly motivating.

I wish you all a lovely rest of your Sunday!
We'll be seeing each other in the February thread from now on.

Best regards, Monika

The award ceremony is absolutely fantastic once again. Thank you very much. 
I, too, am really motivated by all these activities, and it’s going well.

Glad you enjoyed the awards ceremony. :-) Thanks for the kind words.

I think it’s great that you’re participating. Keep having fun.

Thanks for the titles, Josefa :)

By the way, this was my first time participating in this.

CreatOwl, by the way, I think it’s great that you’re now actively participating here! :)

Thanks, Josefa—the awards ceremony is fantastic again!

mowi, I really like your idea about the points for Josefa—she’s long deserved them!
 As for motivation, I completely agree with you—seeing your finished projects is always such an  inspiration!

ruthk, yes, I know that dilemma too…

By the way, my first February project is already finished; I’m starting the next one today.

Hi Josefa, thank you from me too for your kind words. I always find it exciting to see what the rest of you are making, and I think the awards ceremony turned out very well. 

Glad you all like it. :-)