Final Sprint and Awards Ceremony: March Edition

Dear users, dear authors,
it’s time for the spring awards ceremony / the March edition of the title highlights.

Taking part in the awards ceremony: How is it done?
Please copy the section between the asterisks a little further down here in the thread into your text field and fill it in accordingly or check what applies. Of course, you can delete anything that doesn’t apply.

When?
The March awards ceremony will take place on April 1/2. But I’ll still add you later, too.

Who can take part in the awards ceremony?
Every user and every author can take part. Just write a post here in the thread and you’re in. :- )

As always: Even small steps count.
Nobody goes home without a title or extra karma points. If someone had a very stressful everyday life in March, that can also be honored with a title or extra karma points. If necessary, I’ll invent a suitable title.

Earn extra points / bonus points and boost your karma:
- There are always extra points for (your own uploaded ) photos. Please no third-party images.
- Handmade items that are given to loved ones also earn extra points.
--> please provide details here in the thread.
- Feedback for authors ( e.g. reviews, comments, etc. ) is also rewarded with extra points.

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

Leftover-Best in March
[ ] In March I used up lots of pretty and colorful leftover yarn / emptied my leftover basket and earned the title Leftover-Best.
--> Anyone who bought more yarn to finish the leftover yarn projects may have to come up with something to convince me. Good arguments are always an advantage. :- )
Details about the leftover yarn projects:

Yarn Diet / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner-Slacker Tamer in March
[ ] In March I didn’t buy any yarn 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 April. Please state the total time period.
[ ] I would like to have the title Inner-Slacker Tamer, because the final round for world domination / domination over this galaxy / Milky Way was and is not enough for me. = 1 whole year without buying yarn. Please state the total time period.
--> is anyone currently working on the Inner-Slacker Tamer? Marion / Wollefaden and Häkeltrulla already achieved this title at the end of 2018 / beginning of 2019.
[ ] I am working on the title Super Yarn-Mountain Conqueror = yarn diet that continues after the Inner-Slacker Tamer title and lasts much more than a year.
@Wollefaden and @Haekeltrulla, how is it going for you?
I heard you now do want to buy yarn again after all?

Shopping Queen / King:
This title is for everyone who likes buying yarn / materials and doesn’t want to stick to a yarn diet (at the moment ). Photos are always a good idea.
[ ] In March I only bought urgently needed yarn.
Details:
[ ] I significantly stocked up my stash for Easter / spring / Pentecost / summer, etc. and had fun doing it. :- )
Details:
[ ] I bought a great cake yarn, beautiful gradient yarn, effect yarn, or some other wonderful yarn and I’m enjoying it a lot.
Details:

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

Busy Little Helper
[ ] In March I was able to finish lots of handmade projects.
Please write details about the projects or the number of projects here.
[ ] In March I was also very busy beyond handmade projects / in everyday life.
Write details here, if you would like to share them.

Pattern Optimization Champion + Hero of the Authors = Author Title
[ ] In March I uploaded at least one pattern.
Write details here. Link+image allowed.
[ ] In March I worked on the current seasonal topics (Easter, spring, etc. pp. ) and uploaded one pattern or several for them, or will still do so.
Write details here. Link+image allowed.
[ ] In March I uploaded / revised a pattern for evergreen topics that are always current, such as leftover yarn, beginners, animals, owls, mermaids, etc. pp. Write details here. Link+image allowed.
[ ] In March I revised and improved my images, texts, and my shop.
Write details here. Link+image allowed.
[ ] In March I developed further as an author.
Write details here.

Specialist for Concrete Casting: Winter is over. You can get started again. :- )
[ ] In March I created a beautiful concrete casting project and possibly earned weather-related extra points.
Details:
Concrete casting: popular hobby with many possibilities (No advertising )

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

Rescuer of the Stubborn Yarn / the Stubborn Material, formerly called Stepchild-Yarn Rescuer //
Stepchild-Material Rescuer
[ ] In March I used old unloved yarn and am therefore a Rescuer of the Stubborn Yarn / Yarn Rescuer
Details:
[ ] In March I used old unloved material (paper, fabric, etc.  ) and am a Rescuer of the Stubborn Material / Material Rescuer.
Details:

Frogging Monster Tamer in March
[ ] In March I partly 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 March
[ ] In March I learned something new (e.g. a new technique / stitches etc. pp. ) and am therefore a winner. :- )
Details:

Start of Spring / the Gardening Season
[ ] On cool days / evenings, I wrapped myself in a cozy blanket to do handmade projects or kept myself warm in some other way, but I had lots of fun doing it.
Details:
[ ] Beyond handmade projects, I also already made preparations for Easter / spring / Pentecost / summer.
Details:
[ ] I used the sunny days and had fun in the garden / in the park / on the balcony, etc.
Details:

Anything else that comes to mind, you can also write here.

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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 to Arni. She can look forward to these March titles:
- Leftover-Best for the many leftover yarn projects. Of course there are extra points for the photos.
- Hand Puppet Queen for her impressive collection.
- Yarn Empress for the yarn diet in March.
- Quarterly Empress for the yarn diet from the end of December to the end of March. Great job.
- Busy Little Helper for a very busy March.
- Rescuer of the Stubborn Yarn for turning unloved yarn into hand puppets.
- Frogging Monster Tamer for successfully using frogged yarn.

It’s also lovely that you were able to have cozy-blanket evenings and a good time in the sunshine.

Congratulations on successfully completing March. :- )

CreatOwl is a winner and has won

CreatOwl can look forward to a successful March and these titles:
- Milestone Queen for 100 sales. Things are looking up. :- )
- Yarn Empress for the yarn diet in March.
Congratulations on both. :- )

Congratulations also on the uploaded patterns for the sampler cloth and crochet hat. Of course there are extra points for the photos. It’s lovely that you had fun in the Palm Garden.

Fun-Design is a winner and has won

Congratulations to Fun-Design. She can look forward to these titles:
- UFO Queen for the great tunic, whose color makes you feel cheerful.
- Yarn Empress in March for sticking with the yarn diet.
- Busy Little Helper for the many projects.
- Improvisation Artist and Upcycling Queen for the brush and the book sculpture.
- Brewmaster / Beer Queen for working with beer.
- Rescuer of the Stubborn Yarn for using it for the tunic; that also counts for the Frogging Monster Tamer. :- )
- Learned Something New and Won for planned pooling and scrapbooking.
- Easter Egg Queen + Owl Queen, you truly earned that.
It’s lovely that you were able to have cozy-blanket evenings, flowers on the balcony, and walks under the blooming trees in the park. Of course there are extra points for the photos.

Congratulations on a very successful March. :- )

Haekeltrulla is a winner and has won

Congratulations on a successful March.
It’s lovely that you stuck with Yarn Empress in March and of course thereby also earned the Quarterly Empress for the yarn diet from January to March. It’s great that you are still keeping up the yarn diet even after reaching Inner-Slacker Tamer. If you keep going, I will honor you with the Super Yarn-Mountain Conqueror at the end of the year. But if you would like to buy yarn, then I’ll honor you with the title Shopping Queen. :- )

Iglinz is a winner and has won

Congratulations on a successful March. Iglinz can look forward to these titles:
- Shopping Queen and extra points for the yarn photo.
- Leftover-Best for the embroidered picture: Even small amounts / small steps count. :- )
- Spring Queen for lots of fun outdoors and for the wild garlic pesto. Extra points for the photo, of course.
In April, I wish you at least as much fun as in March.

Mowi19 is a winner and has won.

Congratulations on a successful March. Mowi can look forward to these titles:
- Leftover-Best for crocheted-around jars and doll clothes
- Yarn Empress in March
- Quarterly Empress for more than three months of yarn diet
- Sock Queen for the doll socks
- Busy Little Helper for numerous handmade projects

There are extra points for the photos. Congratulations also on four uploaded patterns. It’s lovely that you were able to have cozy-blanket evenings and do handmade projects on the balcony and in the garden.

Nadeleule is a winner and has won

Extra karma points for the great photos :- )
Congratulations on Leftover-Best in March for the nasal spray protective covers. Great that you uploaded a pattern for them right away.
Congratulations on the title Sock Queen for the toe-up socks for your husband in size 40/41. It’s lovely that you were able to learn many new things while doing that.

Congratulations also on Busy Handmade Little Helper and Busy Everyday-Life Little Helper. There are extra bravery points for hauling paving stones. Get well soon for your shoulder. For that you also earned the title Paving Stone Queen.

It’s lovely that you were able to have cozy-blanket evenings and had fun in the sun despite your aching shoulder.
And of course also congratulations on Yarn Empress in March for sticking with the yarn diet. :- )

Congratulations on your successful March.

RuthK is a winner and has won

Congratulations to RuthK on a very successful March. She can look forward to these titles:
- Leftover-Best for spring and Easter little items
- Shopping Queen for yarn and fabric + extra anticipation or making points.
- Busy Little Helper for numerous handmade projects
- Busy Everyday-Life Little Helper and extra nursing-care points. Get well soon to your granddaughter. :- )
- Pattern Optimization Champion + Hero of the Authors = Author Title: Actually, you have to check all five points for that, but since you were still very busy despite nursing care, you truly earned it. Three uploaded patterns, matching current / seasonal topics or evergreen topics, are great.

It’s lovely that you were able to have cozy-blanket evenings, decorations in the hallway and living room, and crochet on the balcony.

Wollbaerli is a winner and has won

Congratulations to Wollbaerli. She can look forward to these March titles:
- UFO Queen in March for the dishcloth
- Leftover-Best in March + extra points for the many projects
- Shopping Queen
- Sock Queen
- Busy Little Helper with extra points :-)
- Rescuer of the Neglected Yarn
- Frogging Monster Tamer in March
- Learned Something New and Won / knitted a doll Schlüttli with RVO for the first time and learned the knitted cast-on

Congratulations on a very successful March. You were really busy. :-)

Wollefaden is a winner and has won

Congratulations to Wollefaden. She can look forward to these March titles:
- Leftover-Best for the great fruit and vegetable models.
- Yarn Emperor/Empress for bravely sticking it out in March.
- Quarterly Empress for the yarn diet from January to March.
After your sensationally long yarn diet, which earned you, among other things, the title Inner-Slacker Tamer and many finished projects / lots of yarn used up, I could understand it if you wanted to buy yarn again. It would still be a pity, though, because you don’t often get the opportunity to honor someone with the title Super Yarn-Mountain Conqueror for two years without buying yarn (in your case then at the end of 2019 ).
Whatever you decide, your perseverance is very impressive.
- the title Busy Little Helper for your many finished March projects. Of course there are extra points for the great photos.
The title Busy Everyday-Life Little Helper for the many birthday cakes also belongs to you.

Congratulations on a successful March. :- )

UFO King/Queen in March
[ ] In March 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 March I finished several UFOs and truly earned the title UFO King/Queen.
Details about the UFO / UFOs:

Best of the Leftovers in March
[ x] In March I used up lots of pretty and colorful leftover yarn / emptied my leftovers basket and earned the title Best of the Leftovers.
--> Anyone who bought more yarn to finish their leftover-yarn projects may need to come up with something to convince me. Good arguments are always helpful. :- )
Details about the leftover-yarn projects:
Protective cases for nasal spray
Yarn diet / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror in March
[ ] I did not buy any yarn in March and earned the title Yarn Emperor/Empress for a whole month without buying yarn.
[ ] I have not 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 April. Please state the total time period.
[ ] I would like the title Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror, because the final round for world domination / rule over this galaxy / Milky Way was and 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 Conqueror? Marion / Wollefaden and Häkeltrulla already achieved this title at the end of 2018 / beginning of 2019.
[ ] I am working on the title Super Yarn Mountain Conqueror = a yarn diet that continues after the title Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror and lasts far longer than one year.
@Wollefaden and @Haekeltrulla, how is it going for you?
I heard you now want to buy yarn again after all?

Shopping Queen / King:
This title is for everyone who likes to buy yarn / materials and does not want to stick to a yarn diet (at the moment). Photos are always a good idea.
[ ] I only bought urgently needed yarn in March.
Details:
[ ] I significantly stocked up my supplies for Easter / spring / Pentecost / summer, etc. and had fun doing it. :- )
Details:
[ ] I bought a great bobbel, lovely gradient yarn, effect yarn, or other wonderful yarn, and I am enjoying it very much.
Details:

Sock Queen / Sock King
[x ] I worked on socks in March 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 to learn it. Please write down details. A pair of toe-up socks for my husband in size 40/41 (photo above)

Hardworking Brownie
[ x] I was able to get many handmade projects done in March.
Please write down details about the projects or the number of projects here.
One big project, my poncho sweater, is almost half finished and will come with me into April.
[x ] I was also very busy in March beyond handmade projects / in everyday life.
Write details here, if you would like to share them.
Transported about 100 paving stones and dislocated my shoulder in the process :( I have to take a break from knitting and crocheting for a few days.

Pattern Optimization Champion + Hero of the Authors = Author Title
[ x] I uploaded at least one pattern in March.
Write details here. Link+image allowed. ( image above )Protective case for nasal spray
[ ] In March I worked on the current seasonal topics (Easter, spring, etc.) and uploaded one or more patterns for them, or will still do so.
Write details here. Link+image allowed.
[ ] In March I uploaded / revised a pattern for always-current evergreen topics such as leftover yarn, beginners, animals, owls, mermaids, etc. Write details here. Link+image allowed.
[ ] In March I revised and improved my images, texts, and my shop.
Write details here. Link+image allowed.
[ ] I developed further as an author in March.
Write details here.

Specialist in concrete casting: Winter is over. You can get started again. :-)
[ ] In March I created a lovely concrete-casting project and possibly earned extra points due to the weather.
Details:
Concrete casting: a popular hobby with many possibilities (No advertising)

Wallflower Rescuer in March
[ ] 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 / the unruly material, formerly called Stepchild Yarn Rescuer //
Stepchild Material Rescuer
[ ] In March I used old, unloved yarn and am therefore a Rescuer of the Unruly Yarn / Yarn Rescuer
Details:
[ ] In March I used old, unloved material (paper, fabric, etc.  ) and am a Rescuer of the Unruly Material / Material Rescuer.
Details:

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

Learned something new in March
[ x] In March I learned something new (e.g., a new technique / stitches, etc.) and am therefore a winner. :- )
Details: a new way of doing an elastic bind off, avoiding holes at the heel when knitting socks, knitting toe-up socks 

Start of spring / gardening season
[ x] On cool days / evenings, I wrapped myself in a cozy blanket for crafting or otherwise kept warm, but I had lots of fun doing it.
Details: The cozy blanket is still a must at the moment!
[ ] I have also made preparations beyond crafting for Easter / spring / Pentecost / summer.
Details:
[ x] I used the sunny days and had fun in the garden / in the park / on the balcony, etc.
Details: gardening (laid stones)

I completely forgot: I didn’t buy any yarn in March!!!

Best of Leftovers in March
[x ] In March I used up lots of pretty, colorful leftover yarn /
emptied my leftovers basket and earned myself the title Best of Leftovers
for it.
I crocheted fruit and vegetables from lots of leftovers (see picture)



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

.
[x ] I’m working toward the title Super Yarn Mountain Conqueror = a yarn diet that continues after
the title Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror and lasts much more than a
year.
@Wollefaden and @Haekeltrulla, how’s it going for you?
I heard you’re thinking of buying yarn again after all?

Yes, probably; so far I’ve still held out.


Busy Little Helper
[x ] I was able to finish lots of handmade projects in March.
Altogether I crocheted 14 pairs of baby shoes, 15 pieces of fruit and vegetables,
15 little chickens, 1 hat, 1 Schlüttli, 1 pair of pants, and 1 doll sweater.

Here are some of the works.








[x ] I was also very busy in March beyond handmade projects / in everyday life.
I baked 5 cakes for my birthday.

ResteBeste in March

[X ] In March, I used up lots of pretty and colorful leftover yarn / emptied my scraps basket, earning myself the title “ResteBeste.”
--> If you bought more yarn to finish your leftover-yarn projects, you might have to come up with something to convince me. Good arguments are always a plus. :- )
Details on the leftover-yarn projects:

My hand puppets were made from leftover yarn, unraveled yarn, and neglected yarn.
They are Seppel, a wizard, a witch, a princess, and a grandmother.

My little bear rattles are also made from scraps, and I just finished another rattle:




Yarn Diet / Yarn Empress / Sloth-Conqueror in March

[ X] I haven’t bought any yarn for quite a while. The title “Yarn Empress” definitely and rightfully belongs to me. But the diet is over now; I’ll be buying yarn in April. Please specify the total time period.
I’ve been on this diet from the end of December until now. I started with this box:

And this is what it looks like now:



 Hardworking Little Helper
[ X] I was able to complete a lot of craft projects in March.
Please list details about the projects or the number of projects here.


1 Snoopy, 5 hand puppets, 2 rattles

Savior of Unruly Yarn / Unruly Material, formerly called “Stepchild Yarn Savior” // “Stepchild Material Savior”

[ X] In March, I used up old, unloved yarn and am therefore a savior of unruly yarn / yarn savior. Details: The wizard and Seppel were made from neglected yarn.
[  X] My grandmother was made from unraveled yarn.

Start of spring / the gardening season
[ X] On cool days / evenings, I wrapped myself in a cozy blanket for crafting or kept myself warm in other ways, but I had a lot of fun doing it. Details: My blanket is always on the sofa. :-)
 [X ] I took advantage of the sunny days and had fun in the garden / at the park / on the balcony, etc. Details: 
Today I sat in the park, enjoyed the sun, and crocheted the rattle. 

Here comes my March

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

This tunic has been with me since last summer; every now and then I kept throwing it into a corner and ignoring it... until at some point I overcame my inner couch potato and finally finished it this month.



Yarn diet / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner-Couch-Potato Conqueror in March
[ x ] I did not buy any yarn in March and earned the title Yarn Empress for a whole month without buying yarn.

Well, it just didn’t happen... 

Busy little brownie
[ x ] I was able to get a lot of handmade projects done in March.
Please write details about the projects or the number of projects here.

I crocheted this felted bag; it was a really quick project...
The yarn was a gift, a really wonderful one.



I turned an old, tattered book from the 80s that I had sorted out into a sculpture...



... and in the process forgot to wash out the brush. So I decorated the stiff brush too, with modeling paste and paint.





[ x ] I was also very busy in March beyond handmade projects / in everyday life.
Write details here, if you would like to share them.

I made beer liqueur and beer jam from my husband’s home-brewed beer... he then took it snowboarding with friends, and now they want more... must have been tasty. We kept the bottle and the jar here for ourselves.





Rescuer of the stubborn yarn / stubborn material, formerly called Rescuer of the Stepchild Yarn //
Rescuer of the Stepchild Material
[ x ] In March I used up old, unloved yarn and am therefore a rescuer of the stubborn yarn / yarn rescuer
Details:

I would describe the yarn for the tunic as stepchild yarn; it was just very smooth and slippery, and also very heavy... now it has finally been used up. I really liked it in the store, but as soon as I had started working with it, I cursed it... but now I really like the result a lot.

Ribbing Monster Conqueror in March
[ x ] In March 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 Ribbing Monster Conqueror.
Details:

For me, the tunic belongs here again... I had already crocheted a dress with a lace pattern from this yarn before, which then really stretched out because of the weight.... I did frog the dress back in the summer and started the tunic Mika, and now I have already finished it.... no idea whether that counts....

Learned something new in March
[ x ] In March I learned something new (e.g. a new technique / stitches etc.) and am therefore a winner. :- )
Details:

I tried my hand at planned pooling crochet... you have to concentrate very hard while doing it so that the pattern forms... I like the result, but not the way of crocheting. That one gifted skein may become the new stepchild yarn... unless I come up with another idea for what I can do with just that single skein.



I had often looked at these self-glued albums (keyword scrapbook...) and found them fascinating; now I have made my first ones myself and played around with the different bindings... quite a lot of work, but also a lot of fun.



Start of spring / garden season
[ x ] On cool days / evenings I wrapped myself in a cozy blanket for crafting or kept warm some other way, but I had loads of fun doing it.
Details:

The cozy blanket was still a very pleasant companion here at times.

[ x ] I have also made preparations beyond handmade projects for Easter / spring / Pentecost / summer.
Details:

I decorated lots and lots of Easter eggs; some of them will stay here and some will be given away. I’ll still sow cress in the cracked-open eggs; it’s still too early for that now... I made the owls from air-drying modeling clay. To be honest, I can’t stand the sight of egg dishes anymore....



[ x ] I made use of the sunny days and had fun in the garden / in the park / on the balcony, etc.
Details:

The first spring flowers have moved onto our balcony, and on our walks we admired the wonderful magnolia blossoms in the park.



I also spotted seeds from the original Tabasco chili that we brought back from vacation after the factory tour - in the picture with the beer liqueur. I’m excited....

Oh dear... I just reread it, and quite a few mistakes have slipped into the text...

Hello,

my results for March:

Yarn diet / Yarn Emperor / Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror in March
[ X ] I didn’t buy any yarn in March and earned the title Yarn Emperor for a whole month without buying yarn.
[ X ] I haven’t bought any yarn for quite some time. The
title Yarn Emperor definitely and deservedly belongs to me. But the diet is over now; I will buy yarn in April. Since 01/01/2018
[ X ] I would like to have the title Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror, because the final round for world domination / rule over this galaxy / the Milky Way was and is not enough for me. = 1 whole year without buying yarn. Since 01/01/2018
--> is anyone currently working toward the Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror? Marion / Wollefaden and Häkeltrulla already achieved this title at the end of 2018 / beginning of 2019.
[ X ] I’m working toward the title Super Yarn Mountain Conqueror = yarn diet that continues after the title Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror and lasts far more than one year.
@Wollefaden and @Haekeltrulla, how’s it going for you?
I heard you do want to buy yarn again after all?
My fingers are really itching already. Since I’d like to crochet myself a vest, I would need new yarn for it. But actually I still have soooooooooooooooooo much yarn, just unfortunately not enough of one color or quality for a vest. We’ll see what I do. I’ll keep you posted.

Best wishes, Heike

Yarn diet / Yarn Emperor / Inner Weakness Conqueror in March

[x] I didn’t buy any yarn in March and earned the title Yarn Emperor for a whole month without buying yarn.

Pattern Optimization Champion + Hero of the Authors = Author Title

[x] I uploaded at least one pattern in March.

Sampler Shawl Butchigai 



Crochet Hat Tsubabiro




Start into Spring / Garden Season

[x] I made the most of the sunny days and had fun in the garden / in the park / on the balcony, etc.
Details:

Visit to the Palm Garden

Best of Leftovers in March
[x ] In March I used up lots of pretty, colorful leftover yarn /
emptied my leftover basket and earned myself the title Best of Leftovers
for it.

Details about the leftover yarn projects: The ladybug egg cozies and the Easter animals in an egg were made from leftover yarn.


Shopping Queen / King:
[x ] I significantly stocked up on supplies for Easter / spring / Pentecost / summer, etc., and had fun doing it. :- )

Details: I bought several new colors of cotton yarn for my amigurumi. The yarn is still on its way, though. I hope it arrives today or tomorrow, and I'm already looking forward to the package.
I also bought a cute fabric panel that I instantly fell in love with for a little girl's dress. The dress is already finished, too (see below).


Busy Little Helper
[x ] I was able to get lots of handmade projects done in March.

Details about the projects, or number of projects:
In March I was able to complete 5 1/2 projects:
I wrote 4 patterns. I uploaded 3 in March; one was finished in March, but I only uploaded it today.
I sewed 6 curtain panels for my grandson's room.
I sewed a little dress that I will give to an acquaintance for her daughter's 1st birthday:



So that makes 5 completed projects.

[x ] I was also very busy in everyday life in March, beyond handmade projects.
Write details here:
Since my granddaughter was sick in March and couldn't go to kindergarten, I took intensive care of her because my daughter-in-law had to work. It was a lot of fun, but also exhausting.

Pattern Optimization Champion + Author Hero = Author Title
[x ] I uploaded at least one pattern in March.
Details:
I was able to upload 3 patterns in March:
Cotton Pad Dispenser Bunny Wolli

Ladybug Egg Cozy

Easter Animals in an Egg

[x ] In March I worked on the current seasonal themes (Easter, spring
etc.) and uploaded one pattern or several patterns
for them, or will still do so.
All 3 patterns fit Easter or spring.

[x ] In March I uploaded a pattern for evergreen themes
that are always current, such as leftover yarn, beginners, animals, owls,
mermaids, etc.
Details:
All 3 patterns fit into this category: Bunny Wolli (animals), ladybug (leftover yarn, animals), Easter animals (leftover yarn, animals)

[- ] I revised and improved my images, texts, and my shop in March.
Write details here.
Because of my granddaughter's illness, I didn't get around to revising old patterns this month. But I'll keep at it, promise!

[? ] I developed further as an author in March.
Details: Hopefully!


Starting Spring / the Gardening Season
[x ] On cool days / evenings, 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: I always enjoy doing that, even in summer when it's cool!
[x ] I also made preparations for Easter / spring / Pentecost / summer beyond crafting.
Details: I started decorating the living room and hallway for spring.
[x ] I used the sunny days and had fun in the garden / park / on the balcony, etc.
Details: At the weekend, I was able to crochet outside on the balcony for the first time.

Best of Leftovers in March
[x ] In March I used up lots of pretty, colorful leftover yarn / emptied my leftovers basket and earned the title Best of Leftovers for it.
Details about the leftover yarn projects:
I crocheted around the jar for my sister-in-law and the 6 jars for the camper van with leftovers.
I also knitted the doll clothes with leftover balls of yarn.

Yarn Diet / Yarn Empress / in March
[x ] I haven’t bought any yarn for quite some time. The title Yarn Empress is definitely and deservedly mine.
I haven’t bought any yarn since November 2018.


Sock Queen / Sock King
[ x] In March I worked on socks and knitted a pair of little socks for my doll "Sternchen".




Busy Little Helper
[x ] I was able to finish many craft projects in March.

• Crocheted around 1 jar for my sister-in-law
• Crocheted around 6 jars for the camper van
• Knitted 1 pair of pants and a sweater for my granddaughter’s doll
• Knitted 1 pair of pants, Schlüttli, hat and socks for my doll
• Knitted 1 sleeping bag for my doll
• Knitted 1 smaller sleeping bag for my granddaughter’s doll



Pattern Optimization Champion + Hero of the Authors = Author Title
[x ] I uploaded at least one pattern in March.

• Doll Sweater with Side Button Placket



• Doll Pants - 2 Variations



• Doll Schlüttli and Hat



• Sleeping Bag for Dolls or Newborns


Start into Spring / the Gardening Season
[ x] On cool days / evenings I wrapped myself in a cozy blanket for crafting or otherwise kept warm, but I had a lot of fun doing it.
Details: In the evenings I always knitted on the couch wrapped in a blanket.

[x ] I made use of the sunny days and had fun in the garden / in the park / on the balcony, etc.
Details: On every sunny, warm day I used the time to knit in the garden or on the balcony.

I’m applying for the title of Shopping Queen.

Shopping Queen / King:
This title is for anyone who loves buying yarn or materials and
(for now) doesn’t want to go on a “yarn diet.” Photos are always a good
idea.
[ ] In March, I only bought yarn that I urgently needed.
Details:
[ ] I significantly stocked up my supply for Easter / spring / Pentecost / summer, etc., and had fun doing it. :- )
Details:
[ x ] I bought a great yarn cake, beautiful gradient yarn, fancy yarn, or
some other wonderful yarn, and I’m really enjoying it.




The third point applies to me.

I can’t keep up with the leftover-yarn champions. Although my embroidery picture was made from leftovers, I used so little that at best I’d only rank eleventh.
But I’d love to apply for the title of Spring Queen. I’m outside every day and have already made wild garlic pesto several times—and eaten it all up. For that reason, I unfortunately can’t take a picture of it. But I can show you the ingredients.

I’ve gone through everything once.
Who’s still missing?
What did I forget?

Hi Josefa,

I really like your new awards ceremony.
Thank you so much for your kind comments.

Marion

Thank you so much, Josefa! You’ve written this so beautifully again.

A huge thank you, Josefa, for the wonderful awards ceremony—as always. It’s really fun to be a part of it!

Hi Josefa,

Thank you so much for the wonderful winners' announcement.

It’s so much fun to read. :-)

UFO King/Queen in March

Finished knitting a dishcloth that I started in February.

Best of the Leftovers in March

From leftovers, I made 9 mini Easter baskets, 3 little bunnies, and 2 decorative flowers, as well as the clothes for Magnus Garden Mouse and Hannes Bunny.


Shopping Queen / King:

A few skeins of Catania were newly added to my stash.

Sock Queen / Sock King
 
In March, the second sock for my husband was finished, too.

Busy Little Helper

In March I completed 23 projects:

in addition to the Easter baskets, bunnies, and flowers already mentioned, I made:
Hannes Bunny (photo to follow)
Doll baby set (Schlüttli, little pants, little hat, and little shoes) photo shown.
3 “Bunny” dishcloths (photo shown)
1 “Violets” birthday card embroidered


Rescuer of the unruly yarn / unruly material, formerly called Rescuer of Neglected Yarn //
Rescuer of Neglected Material

The doll clothes were made from loooong-neglected yarn.


Tamer of the Frogging Monster in March

I frogged the doll Schlüttli and knitted it again (photo to follow)


Learned Something New in March

With the doll Schlüttli, I knitted my first RVO and learned the knitted cast-on.

That was another wonderful awards ceremony, Josefa—thank you so much! And congratulations to all the winners on their lovely titles!

You really do a great job with this, Josefa. It’s truly a joy to be part of this. Thanks for all your effort.

I’ve added Wollbaerli too.

@everyone,
I’m glad you liked the awards ceremony. I hope you have lots of fun with your April projects.
April Projects: Great Titles and Nice People

@Josefa
Thanks for the great awards ceremony! The “Paving Stone Queen” really made me laugh out loud.
My shoulder is feeling better again; yesterday I knitted a little something in several stages, which went pretty well, but I didn’t continue after that—that would have been too much.

You have to honor people in whatever way the situation calls for. :-)
It’s great that you’re slowly getting back to crafting.

Then you’ll get the title “Queen of Finding the Right Words” :)

thank you :-)

Thanks for the titles, Josefa :)

That was fun again :)