Final Stretch and Awards Ceremony / May Edition 2019

Dear users, dear authors,
the long weekend is over, but this week is going to be wonderful.
It’s time for the awards ceremony / the May edition of the current title highlights.

Taking part in the May final stretch / May awards ceremony: How does it work?
Please copy the section below between the asterisks 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 does it start?
The May awards ceremony will take place around June 4/5. But of course I’ll still add you later, too.

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

Men are welcome to take part, too.
The titles here in the thread can, of course, also be awarded to men. Maybe we have a UFO King, a Leftover Champion, or a Shopping King? Equal rights for everyone. :- ) For the sake of completeness:
Of course, I’m also happy to honor you in a gender-neutral way if you wish.

As always, the following also applies to the May awards ceremony: Every step counts.
No one, no user and no author, goes home without an honorary title or without extra karma points. If someone had a very stressful everyday life / many challenges in May, that can also be honored with an honorary title or extra karma points. If necessary, I’ll invent a title that fits the challenges each person has overcome.

Earn extra points / bonus points and boost your karma:
- Of course, there are always extra points for (your own uploaded ) photos. Please do not upload other people’s images.
- Handcrafted items that are given to dear people also earn extra points.
--> please provide details here in the thread.
- Feedback for our authors ( e.g. reviews, comments, etc. ) is also always rewarded with extra points.

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

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

Yarn Diet / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror in May
[ ] In May I did not buy any yarn and have therefore earned the title Yarn Emperor/Empress in May 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 June.
--> Please state the total time period.
[ ] I would like the honorary title Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror, because the final round for world domination / domination over this galaxy / Milky Way / Quarterly Empress (for 3 months without buying yarn ) was and is not enough for me. = 1 whole year without buying yarn.
Please state the total time period.

--> 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.

[ ] I am currently 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.

Haekeltrulla: Would you like to give us an update? As far as I know, I can award you the title Shopping Queen this month?

Wollefaden: Are you still sticking with the yarn diet?

Shopping Queen / King in May:
This title is for everyone who likes to buy yarn / materials and (currently ) does not want to stick to a yarn diet / materials diet / fabric diet. Photos are always a good idea.
[ ] In May I bought only urgently needed yarn.
Details:
[ ] I significantly stocked up my stash for spring / Pentecost / summer etc. and had tons of fun doing it. :- )
Details:
[ ] I bought a great cake yarn, enchanting gradient yarn, novelty yarn, or other wonderful yarn, and I am really enjoying it.
Details:
[ ] I bought delightful materials, e.g. colorful photo cardstock or soft fabric, etc.
Details:

Sock Queen / Sock King in May
[ ] In May I worked on new socks and possibly also finished at least one pair.
--> For the title, it is also enough if you made an effort to polish your own sock technique or to learn it using patterns or similar resources.
Please write down the details.

Busy Little Brownie in May
[ ] In the month of May I was able to work on or even finish many handicraft projects.
Please write down details about the May projects or the number of projects here.
[ ] In May I was also very busy beyond handicrafts / in everyday life.
Write down the details here, if you would like to share them.

Pattern Optimization Champion + Hero of the Authors = Author Title
[ ] In May I uploaded at least one new pattern.
Write down the details here. Link+image allowed.
[ ] In May I worked on the current seasonal topics (spring, summer, vacation, etc. ) and uploaded one pattern or several for them, or will still do so.
Write down the details here. Link+image allowed.
[ ] In May I uploaded / revised a pattern on ever-popular evergreen topics such as leftover yarn, beginners, animals, decor, owls, mermaids, etc.
Write down the details here. Link+image allowed.
[ ] In May I revised and improved my previous images / texts / my shop.
Write down the details here. Link+image allowed.
[ ] I developed further as an author in May.
Write down the details here.

Specialist in Concrete Casting: Enjoying the sun.
[ ] In May I created an exciting + new + beautiful concrete-casting project and possibly earned weather-related extra points.
Details:
Concrete casting: popular hobby with a wide range of possibilities (No advertising )

Specialist in Tunisian Crochet
[ ] In May I did Tunisian crochet and had lots of fun with it.
Learn Tunisian crochet, part 4. (No advertising )

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

Rescuer of Stubborn Yarn / Stubborn Materials, formerly called Rescuer of Stepchild Yarn //
Rescuer of Stepchild Materials in May
[ ] In May I used up old, unloved yarn and am therefore a Rescuer of Stubborn Yarn / Yarn Rescuer, or I gave this yarn a new purpose in life. :- )
Details:
[ ] In May I used up old, unloved materials (paper, fabric, etc.  ) and am a Rescuer of Stubborn Materials / Materials Rescuer / Fabric Rescuer.
Details:

Frog Monster Conqueror in May
[ ] In May I partially or completely frogged a UFO / a started handicraft project and then still finished it completely / made something beautiful / new / great out of it. I am therefore a Frog Monster Conqueror.
Details:

Learned Something New in May
[ ] In May I learned something new (e.g. a new handicraft technique / type of stitch, etc. ) and am therefore a winner. :- )
Details:

Start of early summer / the gardening season
[ ] On cool days / evenings I wrapped myself in a cozy blanket for crafting, or in a wonderful shawl (maybe even handmade ), or otherwise kept myself warm, and I had tons of fun doing it.
Details:
[ ] I also made preparations beyond crafting for spring / Pentecost / summer / vacation.
Details:
[ ] I made use of the sunny days and had fun in the garden / park / on the balcony, etc.
Details:

Anything else you can think of, you can also write down 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
Arni can look forward to these titles:
- Leftover Champion for the forklift, which is also enough for the honorary title Forklift Queen.
- Yarn Empress for six weeks of yarn diet; that’s already half of a Quarterly Queen. Just keep going. :- )
- Busy Little Brownie for the finished May projects
- Schlager Queen for the pretty bag
- Hand Puppet Queen with lots of perseverance. That’s impressive.
- Online Sales Queen for selling things that will hopefully bring other people lots of joy.
- Chili Queen for the pickled chilis
- Pesto Queen / Sage Queen
- Frog Monster Conqueror for the frogged yarn that was turned into a devil.
May was definitely worth it. I wish you a magical June.

CreatOwl is a winner and has won
For you there are these May titles:
- Yarn Empress for the successful yarn diet in May
- Diligent Editor for editing the story
- Congratulations on the new potholder pattern
- Hiking Queen for the numerous hikes
- Deer Queen + extra points for the deer photo.
I wish you a wonderful June.

Fun-Design is a winner and has won
Of course I have titles for you, too:
- Shopping Queen
- Busy Little Brownie
- extra points for the many pretty photos
- Toilet-Roll Hat Queen :-) Extra points for the cuteness factor.
- Burger Queen: The burger is funny :-)
- Congratulations on two new patterns
- Yarn Rescuer
- Frog Monster Conqueror
Here’s to an at least equally successful June. :-)

Haekeltrulla is a winner and has won
I have numerous titles for you, too:
- Shopping Queen
- Quarterly Empress for three months of yarn diet
- Half-Year Empress for six months of yarn diet
- Three-Quarter-Year Empress for nine months of yarn diet
- Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror for one year of yarn diet and
- Perseverance Queen for a sensational 17 months of yarn diet. Not everyone can manage that.
Would you like to write down how much yarn you were able to use up in total during these 17 months and how much you still have? Will you go on a diet again or buy yarn more often for now?
There are extra points for the gifted handcrafted items.

Mowi19 is a winner and has won
Mowi19 can look forward to these May titles:
- UFO Queen for two completed UFOs
- Leftover Champion in May for using up leftover yarn. Of course there are extra points for gifting.
- Yarn Empress for the yarn diet in May
- Quarterly Empress for at least three months of yarn diet
- Half-Year Empress for the successful yarn diet since November 2018
- Busy Little Brownie for numerous finished projects + extra points for the photos.
- Congratulations on the new pattern for the doll and teddy sleeping bag.
It’s nice that you were able to have cozy-blanket evenings.

Nadeleule is a winner and has a birthday
These are the titles I have for you:
- Leftover Champion with extra points for the many leftover-yarn projects
- Bird’s Nest Queen with extra points for gifting
- Yarn Empress for the successful yarn diet in May
- Busy Little Brownie for numerous projects
- Cat Basket Queen + that is also enough for the honorary title Yarn Rescuer
- Paving-Stone Queen, this time hopefully without pain
- Congratulations on the new poncho sweater pattern
- Frog Monster Conqueror
- Garden Crafting Queen for crafting in the sun
Of course there are extra points for the photos.
I wish you a relaxing June.

RuthK is a winner and has won
For you there are lots of titles again:
- Leftover Champion for the numerous projects despite buying more
- Shopping Queen for the additional purchase and for the embroidery craft kit. Have fun embroidering with your granddaughter
- Busy Little Brownie for numerous finished projects and for clearing out the closet
- Spring Decor Queen for spreading springtime vibes in the entrance area
- Pattern Optimization Champion + Hero of the Authors for the third time in a row. For that, there are deservedly lots of extra points. You are definitely working hard on your development as an author.
- Congratulations on four new patterns
- Forklift Queen for designing + making the forklift
It’s nice that you were able to cover current seasonal topics + evergreen favorites in your new patterns. It’s also great that you revised the product texts for numerous older patterns.
- Frog Monster Conqueror for the beach bag
It’s nice that you were able to have cozy-blanket evenings.
The sun does like to hide, but it’s always somewhere and never completely gone. ; )

Wollbaerli is his winner and has won
These are the titles I have for you:
- UFO Queen in May. Extra points for gifting.
- Leftover Champion
- Shopping Queen
- Sock Queen
- Busy Little Brownie
- Lace Queen for the newly learned sock technique
- Sewing Machine Queen for the book bag
- Bag Queen for one crocheted and one sewn bag
Extra points of course for the photos. Have fun in June.

Wollefaden is a winner and has won
For you there are lots of extra points for the photos and for gifting. Of course I have titles for you, too:
- UFO Queen in May
- Leftover Champion for using up leftover yarn / diet yarn
- Yarn Empress for the yarn diet in May
- Quarterly Empress for three months of yarn diet
- Half-Year Empress for six months of yarn diet
- Three-Quarter-Year Empress for nine months of yarn diet
- Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror for one year of yarn diet and
- Perseverance Queen for sticking with the Yarn Mountain Conqueror = two years without buying yarn :- )
- Busy Little Brownie for numerous finished projects
- Specialist in Tunisian Crochet for the two potholders
- super Yarn Rescuer for using up well-aged yarn :- )
It’s nice that you were able to have a good time in the garden.
I wish you an at least equally successful June.
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As mentioned above:
I also award titles to men, and upon request, I’ll even use gender-neutral titles.
Anyone can join in.

Let’s get started. :-)

Leftover Yarn Champion in May
[ x] In May, I used up many of my pretty and colorful leftover yarn scraps / emptied my basket of scraps, thereby earning the title of Leftover Yarn Champion.
--> Anyone who bought additional yarn to finish their leftover yarn projects may need to come up with something to convince me. Strong arguments are always an advantage. :- )
Details on the leftover yarn projects in May:

The forklift was made from leftover yarn.

Yarn Diet / Yarn Emperor or Empress / Inner Slacker Conqueror in May
[X ] I didn’t buy any yarn in May and have therefore earned the title of Yarn Emperor or Empress in May for a whole month without buying yarn.
I’ve been on a yarn diet since April 15.

Hard-Working Little Helper in May
[ x] I was able to get a lot of craft projects done or even finish them in May.
Please list details about the May projects or the number of projects here.
3 projects were finished:
the Devil hand puppet,
my handbag for the Schlagermove,
the forklift

[ x] I was also very busy in May beyond my crafts / in everyday life.
Write details here if you’d like to share them. I listed a lot of stuff online for sale.

I pickled home-grown chili peppers with

garlic, olive oil, and onions and made a sage pesto from home-grown sage.

The Devil came from a frogged project.

UFO Queen in May
[ x] I finished two UFOs in May and have truly earned the title UFO Queen.
Details about the UFO / UFOs in May:

• I finished knitting my shawl.
• I finished knitting the doll jacket.

Best of Leftovers in May
[ ] I used up lots of my pretty + colorful leftover yarn in May and earned the title Best of Leftovers.
Details about the leftover yarn projects in May:

• I knitted a doll jacket from leftover yarn
• Two coasters as an addition to my flower meadow
• The tissue box and the coasters for my friend are also made from leftover yarn.

Yarn Diet / Yarn Empress in May
I haven’t bought any yarn since November 2018 and want to keep it that way. I’m still diligently using up my stash.


Busy Little Helper in May
[x ] I was able to work on or even finish many handmade projects in May.
Details about the May projects, or the number of projects, please write them here.

• Jacket for the doll



• Finished knitting the shawl



• A tissue box for my friend with 6 matching coasters (see picture below)
• Two coasters for my spring meadow



[ x] I uploaded at least one new pattern in May.
Write details here. Link+image allowed.
[x ] I uploaded a pattern in May for the always-popular evergreen topics, such as leftover yarn, beginners, animals, decor, owls, mermaids, etc.
Write details here. Link+image allowed.

• The knitting pattern for the mini sleeping bag for dolls and teddies, about 20–25 cm in size, can be knitted from leftover yarn.



Starting Early Summer / the Gardening Season
[x ] On cool days / evenings, I wrapped myself in a cozy blanket for crafting, or in a wonderful shawl (maybe even handmade), or otherwise kept warm, and I had lots of fun doing it.

Other - gifts made:
I had a friend visiting for 10 days and crocheted gifts for her by request, namely this tissue box with 6 granny coasters.

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Yarn diet / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner Couch Potato Conqueror in May
[x] I didn’t buy any yarn in May, so I earned the title Yarn Emperor/Empress in May for a whole month without buying yarn.

Busy Little Helper in May
[ ] I was able to get a lot of crafts done or even finished in May.
Please write details about the May projects or the number of projects here.
[x] I was also very busy in May beyond crafting / in everyday life.
Please write details here if you would like to share them. 

I did a little research for Lisa’s story and also proofread it.

Pattern Optimization Champion + Authors’ Hero = Author Title
[x] I uploaded at least one new pattern in May.
Please write details here. Link + image allowed.

Hakkakuno Potholders



Start of early summer / the gardening season
[ ] On cool days / evenings, I wrapped myself in a cozy blanket while crafting, or in a great shawl (maybe even handmade), or otherwise kept myself warm, and I had lots of fun doing it.
Details:
[ ] I have also made preparations for spring / Pentecost / summer / vacation beyond crafting.
Details:
[x] I made use of the sunny days and had fun in the garden / park / on the balcony, etc.
Details:
Hikes along local field and forest paths



This deer appeared in a clearing.

 Best of the Leftovers in May
[ x] I used up a lot of my pretty + colorful leftover yarn in May / emptied my leftover-yarn basket, and with that I earned the title Best of the Leftovers.
--> Anyone who bought more yarn to finish the leftover-yarn projects may need to come up with something to convince me. Good arguments are always an advantage. :- )
Details about the leftover-yarn projects in May: I crocheted 6 bird nests from leftover yarn. I also crocheted all the other projects from yarn I already had in my stash.

Yarn diet / Yarn Empress / Inner-Pig-Dog Tamer in May
[x ] I did not buy any yarn in May, so I earned the title Yarn Empress in May for a whole month without buying yarn.
[ ] I have not bought any yarn for quite some time. The
title Yarn Empress definitely and deservedly belongs to me. 
I currently still own 7.4 kg of yarn that I want to use up before I buy new yarn.
--> Please state the total time period.
[ ] I would like to have the honorary title Inner-Pig-Dog Tamer, because the final round for world domination / domination over this galaxy / Milky Way / Quarterly Empress (for 3 months without buying yarn ) 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 Tamer? Marion / Wollefaden and Häkeltrulla already achieved this title at the end of 2018 / beginning of 2019.

[ ] I am currently working on the title Super Yarn-Mountain Tamer = a yarn diet that continues after the title Inner-Pig-Dog Tamer and lasts much more than a year. 

Haekeltrulla: Would you like to give us an update? As far as I know, I can award you the title Shopping Queen this month?

Wollefaden: Are you still sticking with the yarn diet?





Busy Little Brownie in May
[ x] In the month of May I was able to get a lot of craft projects done or even finished.
Please write details about the May projects or the number of projects here.
I crocheted 6 bird nests for a charity campaign from leftover yarn, a shawl as part of a contest, and a cat basket 
[ x] I was also very busy in May beyond crafts / in normal everyday life.
Write details here if you would like to share them. 
Laid new stones in the garden (again) and did lots of other gardening work.

Pattern Optimization Champion + Hero of the Authors = author-t
[x] I uploaded at least one new pattern in May.
Write details here. I uploaded the knitting pattern for a cozy poncho sweater  Poncho sweater (image above)
[ ] In May I worked on the current seasonal themes (spring, summer, vacation, etc.) and uploaded one or more patterns for them, or will still do so.
Write details here. Link+image allowed.
[ ] In May I uploaded / revised a pattern for the always-current perennial themes such as leftover yarn, beginners, animals, decor, owls, mermaids, etc.
Write details here. Link+image allowed.
[ ] In May I revised and improved my previous images / texts / my shop.
Write details here. Link+image allowed.
[ ] I developed further as a designer in May.
Write details here.







Rescuer of the stubborn yarn / stubborn material, this used to be called Stepchild-Yarn Rescuer //
Stepchild-Material Rescuer in May
[ x] In May I used old, unloved yarn and am therefore a Rescuer of the stubborn yarn / Yarn Rescuer, or I gave this yarn a new purpose in life. :- )
Details: Used remnants of the coat yarn to make the cat basket.
[ ] In May I used old, unloved material (paper, fabric, etc.  ) and am a Rescuer of the stubborn material / Material Rescuer / Fabric Rescuer.
Details:

Frogging-Monster Tamer in May
[x ] In May I partially or completely frogged a UFO / a craft project I had started, and then still completely finished it / made something beautiful / new / great out of it. I am therefore a Frogging-Monster Tamer.
Details:
I frogged part of my coat that I had accidentally knitted too long and set aside, and used it for the cat basket.


Start of early summer / garden season
[ ] On cool days / evenings I wrapped myself in a cozy blanket while crafting, or in a great shawl (maybe even handmade), or otherwise kept warm, and I had a lot of fun doing it.
Details:
[ ] I had / have also made preparations for spring / Pentecost / summer / vacation beyond crafting.
Details:
[ x] I made use of the sunny days and had fun in the garden / in the park / on the balcony, etc.
Details: I crocheted part of my cat basket in the garden and enjoyed the sun while doing it 

Earn extra points / bonus points and boost your karma:
- Of course, there are always extra points for (your own uploaded ) photos. Please do not upload images from others.

I just can't get the pictures in here, so I will attach them separately. 

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- Handmade items given as gifts to loved ones also earn extra points.
--> please provide details here in the thread.
I gave away my crocheted grandma. It became a birthday gift for my sister, who was very happy about it.

UFO King/Queen in May
[x ] I finished a UFO (unfinished object = a handmade project that has been
sitting around for quite a while ) in May and have therefore earned the title UFO King/Queen
.

Details about the UFO:  I finished knitting my summer top. .

Best Leftover User in May
[x ] I used up many of my pretty + colorful leftover yarns in May
and have therefore earned the title Best Leftover User.

Details about the leftover yarn projects in May:
I embroidered and crocheted all the pieces from my diet yarn.

Yarn Diet / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror in May
[x ] I did not buy any yarn in May and have therefore earned the title
Yarn Empress in May for a whole month without buying yarn.

[x ] I am currently working on the title Super Yarn-Mountain Conqueror = yarn diet,
which continues after the title Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror and lasts much more
than one year.

Wollefaden: Are you still sticking with the yarn diet?  Yes

Busy Little Helper in May
[x ] I was able to get a lot of handmade projects done or even finished in May.
Details:
I crocheted 1 pair of baby shoes, 2 potholders (Tunisian)  and 1 grandma, and  finished knitting 1 top (UFO).

 
is for Tunisian Crochet
[x ] I did Tunisian crochet in May and had a lot of fun with it.

I crocheted two potholders in Tunisian crochet, and I really enjoy it.


Rescuer of the unruly yarn, formerly called Stepchild Yarn Rescuer //
Stepchild Material Rescuer in May
[x ] In May I used old, unloved yarn and am therefore a
Rescuer of the unruly yarn. I have given this
yarn a new purpose in life. :- )

Details: The yarn  I knitted my top with had been sitting in the closet for over 10 years; now I had an idea for what it should become.


Start of early summer / the garden season

[x ] I made use of the sunny days and had fun in the garden.
Details: 
In the beautiful weather, I knitted on the lounge chair.

Here are the pictures from May


The husky and dog pot holders are done in Tunisian crochet.
The grandma is the gift for my sister.
The top is the UFO made from unloved yarn.

Best with Leftovers in May
[x ] In May I used up lots of my pretty + colorful leftover yarn
and earned myself the title Best with Leftovers
with it.
--> Anyone who bought more yarn to finish their 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 in May:
All 4 of my patterns uploaded in May were made from leftover yarn.
I admit, though, that I also bought new yarn (450 g) for a beach bag. I didn't have enough suitable yarn on hand. The bag will be finished in the next few days, and so will the pattern for it.

Shopping Queen / King in May:
This title is for everyone who likes buying yarn / materials and
(currently ) does not want to stick to a yarn diet / material diet / fabric diet.
Photos are always a good idea.
[x ] In May I only bought urgently needed yarn.
Details:
(see above: the yarn for the beach bag)

[x ] I bought delightful materials, e.g. colorful photo cardstock or soft fabric, etc.
Details:
an embroidery craft kit to embroider bookmarks with my 5-year-old granddaughter.


Busy Little Helper in May
[x ] In the month of May I was able to take care of many handicrafts or even finish them.
Details about the May projects or number of projects, please write them here.
Uploaded 4 patterns, embroidered 2 sets, made a birthday cake candle for my daughter-in-law (see picture)(= 6 projects)

[x ] I was also very busy in May outside of handicrafts / in everyday life.
Write details here if you would like to share them.
I decorated a colorful spring meadow in the entrance area so that, despite the cold and wet May weather, I at least have a little spring feeling indoors.
I also cleared out a few cupboards to have more space again (3 large garbage bags were disposed of!)
Pattern Optimization Champion + Hero of the Authors = Author Title
[x ] I uploaded 4 new patterns in May:
Flower Child Forget-Me-Not
Flower Child Dandelion,
Forklift (at Arni's request. Thank you, Arni, for the suggestion!), Egg Cozy Bunny and Hedgehog
Write details here. Link+image allowed.
[x ] In May I worked on the current seasonal themes (spring, summer,
vacation, etc. ) and uploaded one pattern or even
several for them, or will still do so.
Write details here. Link+image allowed.
The flower children are clearly spring-themed
[x ] In May I uploaded a pattern for the always-current
evergreen topics such as leftover yarn, beginners, animals, decor, owls,
mermaids, etc.
Write details here. Link+image allowed.
All 4 patterns are leftover-yarn patterns.
[x ] In May I revised and improved my previous images / texts / my shop.
Write details here. Link+image allowed.
Thanks to this thread, I have decided to revise a few old product texts every month and adapt them to the new template.
This month they were:

Soccer Keychain, 
Crazy Owls Potholders,
Locomotive
Railroad Car
[x ] I developed further as an author in May.
Write details here.
I hope so, anyway!


Taming the Frogging Monster in May
[ ] In May I partially or
completely frogged a UFO / a work in progress and then still
finished it completely / made something beautiful / new / great from it. I am
therefore a Tamer of the Frogging Monster.
Details:
I had to unravel almost the whole beach bag after 2/3 because I had made a mistake in the pattern right at the beginning :-(   In the meantime, though, I have caught back up.-))


Start of Early Summer / the Gardening Season
[ x] On cool days / evenings, I wrapped myself in a
cozy blanket for crafting, or in a great shawl (maybe even
handmade ) or otherwise kept warm, and I had lots of
fun doing it.

[- ] I used the sunny days and had fun in the garden / in the park / on the balcony, etc.
Details: Sunny days???? Were there any in May????

UFO King/Queen in May

The crocheted bag for my niece is finally finished, and I can wear my socks tomorrow.
I added the final details to a tissue pouch I had crocheted earlier and gave it away right away.

Best with Leftovers in May
7 crocheted cat pads are waiting to be used.
A diagonally knitted mini cowl was made from a leftover cake of yarn.

Shopping Queen / King in May:
[ ] I only bought urgently needed yarn in May.
Details:
6 skeins of my boshi No. 2 for my crocheted Japanese knot bag.

Sock Queen / Sock King in May
The socks I already mentioned were finished yesterday.

Busy Little Helper in May
In May, besides the handicrafts already mentioned, I sewed a book bag and finished crocheting the bag for my sister - but the straps are not sewn on yet and the ends are not woven in.

Learned Something New in May
I tried out a new toe shape on my socks.



My book bag.




A bag and a pair of socks, both made from patterns in simply Stricken 2/2019.

Hi,

after nearly 17 months of not buying yarn, I’ve finally bought some yarn again. But I won’t be hoarding it—
I’ll use it right away to make farewell gifts.

Shopping Queen / King in May:
This title is for everyone who enjoys buying yarn / materials and (for now) doesn’t want to stick to a yarn diet / material diet / fabric diet. Photos are always a good idea.
[ x ] In May, I only bought yarn that I urgently needed.
Details: Yarn for the farewell gifts

Best regards, Heike

I’ve gone through it once.
Who’s still missing?
Where did I forget something?

Shopping Queen / King in May:
This title is for everyone who loves buying yarn / materials and (for now) doesn’t want to stick to a yarn diet / material diet / fabric diet. Photos are always a good idea.
[ x ] In May, I only bought yarn that I urgently needed.
Details:
For this toilet paper roll hat, I had to (or was allowed to?) buy new yarn.



Hard-Working Little Helper in May
[ x ] I was able to work on—or even finish—many craft projects in May.
I just finished this toilet paper roll hat along with the other projects shown here—though I’m not quite sure yet whether I’ll change anything...



I also crocheted this cuff for a floral gift.


Pattern Optimization Champion + Author’s Hero = Author’s Title
[ x ] I uploaded at least one new pattern in May.
Write down the details here. Links and images allowed.
I newly listed the “Homage to Holland” toilet paper roll hat (see image above) as a pattern, and the felt bag Mia




Saviour of Stubborn Yarn / Stubborn Material, formerly called “Stepchild Yarn Saviour” //
Stepchild Material Saviour in May
[ x ] In May, I used up old, unloved yarn, so I’m a Saviour of Stubborn Yarn / Yarn Saviour; in other words, I gave this yarn a new purpose in life. :- )
Details:
I used up some unloved sock yarn that I’d bought a while back for a bigger project that I then didn’t like...
It turned into a shopping net, a pair of espadrilles and new covers for my worn-out slippers...








Unravel Monster Conqueror in May
[ x ] In May, I partially or completely unraveled a UFO / a project I had started and then still finished it completely / turned it into something lovely / new / great. I am therefore an Unravel Monster Conqueror.
Details:

I had turned the items shown above from the unloved sock yarn into a shoulder warmer and unraveled them again...

Thank you so much, dear Josefa, for the wonderful awards ceremony, as always!
You really never run out of titles. :-)

Thanks, Josefa, for your great awards ceremony. There were especially many titles this time.

Dear Josefa,
thank you so much for your wonderful awards ceremony! It’s always a blast to read your creative titles.

Thank you so much, Josefa! Your awards ceremony made me smile once again and motivated me to keep going. 

I get the impression that the titles really do motivate you, so I’m being generous with them. :-)

Fun-Design has now been honored as well.

Who’s still missing?

Deer Queen—I especially like that title, dear Josefa :)

It was fun as always.

Josefa, thank you! It’s true—the awards ceremony is always fun and motivates us to keep going.

Glad you enjoyed it.
Have fun with the June projects:
June Projects: Win great titles + meet nice people online

Josef, you’re right. The titles are very motivating, and I’m already looking forward to the next awards ceremony at the beginning of the month. :-)

Well then, get started so I can award you again at the end of the month. :-)

Thanks for adding that, Josefa.
I like your award ceremonies :) — it’s just a real shame that not a single man showed up here...

Sure, gladly.
We’re having fun anyway :-)

Yeah, that’s right. It motivates me immensely; otherwise, my UFOs would probably be piling up. It’s really fun to participate here and snag a few titles at the end of the month. :) Thanks, Josefa! :)