Final Sprint and Awards Ceremony / August 2019 Edition

Dear users, dear designers,
it’s time for the awards ceremony for the month of August.
Summer has already passed its peak, but it’s shining once more with an impressive final sprint. That fits this thread perfectly. :- )

You can read up on the August projects here:
Part 1
August Projects: Having fun crafting and chatting nicely (No advertising )
Part 2
August Projects / September Projects (No advertising )

Taking part in the final sprint and awards ceremony: How does it work?
Simply copy the section below between the asterisks into your text field / reply field, fill it in accordingly, or delete what doesn’t apply.

When will the awards ceremony take place?
Around September 2/3. But I’ll still add you later, too.

Can only designers take part?
All users and designers with an account at Crazypatterns can take part. Anyone who writes a post in the final-sprint thread is in.

Every (small ) step counts. Everyone receives at least one title.
No one writing along here in the thread, no user and no designer, will go offline without an honorary title or without extra karma points / bonus points. If someone had a very stressful everyday life / many everyday challenges in August, that too can, at the user’s / designer’s request, be recognized with a fitting honorary title or with extra karma points / bonus points. If necessary, I’ll invent an honorary title to fit the individually mastered challenges. Just join in. :- )

Earn extra points / bonus points and improve your karma:
- There are always extra points for photos / pictures (only your own uploaded ones ). Please don’t upload images belonging to others (e.g. from the internet ). I have to remove those.
- Finished handmade items that are given to dear people always bring extra karma points / bonus points, too, to honor the time / effort / energy spent on them.
--> Please provide the details here in the thread each time.
- Feedback for our designers ( e.g. reviews, comments, etc. ) is also always rewarded with extra points.

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Heading into the final sprint with summer // lazy or hardworking in the heat:
The August titles
[ ] I was hardworking, overcame my summer/vacation/heat-induced lack of motivation, and thereby earned the title King/Queen of Overcoming Lack of Motivation.
[ ] I didn’t feel like crafting and am therefore a Crafting-Break King/Queen.
[ ] I didn’t let the August heat throw me off and am therefore a Perseverance King/Queen and Heat King/Queen.
[ ] I was on vacation and had tons of fun. I am therefore a Vacation King/Queen
[ ] I wasn’t on vacation and still had fun. I am therefore a Stayed-at-Home King/Queen

UFO King/Queen in August / WIP King/Queen
[ ] In August I finished a UFO (= an unfinished object = a handmade item that had already been waiting, in part for quite some time, to be completed ) or a WIP ( work in progress ) and therefore earned the title UFO King/Queen / WIP King/Queen in August.
Details about the UFO/WIP:
[ ] I was very hardworking in August, finished several UFOs, and truly earned the title UFO King/Queen/WIP King/Queen.
Details about the UFOs in August:
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[ ] I have lots of UFOs / WIPs waiting to be finished and am therefore King/Queen of the Alien Planet. :- )
Details:
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[ ] I’m interested in a UFO adoption exchange: I’d like to give away / swap my UFO / my UFOs.
Details:
[ ] I have already given away my UFO or found someone to finish it for me.
Please write the details here. :- )

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disciplined King/Queen of Sticking With It
[ ]I have no UFOs, or hardly any, because I always stick with things consistently and with discipline instead of switching between projects.

Best with Leftovers in August: diligence in using up leftover yarn
[ ] In August I used up lots of my colorful leftover yarn / emptied my leftovers basket and thereby truly earned the title Best with Leftovers.
--> However, anyone who bought more yarn to finish the respective leftover-yarn projects may have to come up with something to convince me. Good arguments are, of course, always an advantage. :- )
Details about the leftover-yarn projects in August:

Yarn diet / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror in August
[ ] I didn’t buy any yarn in August and therefore earned the title Yarn Emperor/Empress in August.
[ ] I haven’t bought any wool / yarn for quite some time. The honorary title Yarn Emperor/Empress therefore absolutely belongs to me. But the diet is over now; I will buy yarn in the month of August.
--> Please state the total time period.
[ ] I want the title Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror, because the final round for world domination / rule over our galaxy / the Milky Way / Quarterly Empress (for 3 months without buying yarn ) /Half-Year Empress / Three-Quarter-Year Empress was and is not enough for me. = 1 whole year without buying yarn is the goal.
Please state the total time period.

--> Which of you is currently (still ) working on the Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror?

[ ] I’m working on the honorary title Super Yarn-Mountain Conqueror = This is a very long + detailed yarn diet that continues after the title Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror ( one year without buying yarn ).

How is it going for you? Wollefaden is still at it?

Shopping Queen / King in August:
This honorary title is for everyone who enjoys buying yarn and materials and doesn’t (currently ) want to follow a yarn diet / material diet / fabric diet. Photos are always great.
[ ] I bought only urgently needed yarn in August.
Details:
[ ] I significantly stocked up my supply of yarn / materials and had tons of fun doing it. :- )
Details:
[ ] I bought a new cake yarn / super gradient yarn / enchanting novelty yarn / great yarn and that was wonderful.
Details:
[ ] I bought magical materials, e.g. colorful photo cardstock or soft fabric, etc.
Details:

Buying patterns: giving in to the shopping frenzy :- )
Become a Crazypatterns King/Queen
--> If you don’t want to talk about this in the forum, you can of course delete this section too.
[ ] In August I didn’t buy any pattern, or only downloaded free patterns.
Details:
[ ] I bought 1–5 patterns in August.
Details:
[ ] I bought more than 5 patterns in August.
Details:

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Saved-List / Wish-List Cleaner
[ ] In the month of August I reduced or emptied my saved list / wish list here on Crazypatterns by either buying the patterns or deleting them from the list.
Details:

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Wish-List Stocker-Upper / Saved-List Stocker-Upper
[ ] My wish list has grown because I like browsing through the patterns.
Details:

Sock Queen / Sock King in August
[ ] I worked on new socks in August and, if applicable, also finished at least one pair.
--> For this title, however, it’s 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 Helper in August
[ ] I was able to complete / finish many handmade projects in August.
Details about that:
[ ] I was also very hardworking in normal everyday life in the month of August.
Write the details here if you’d like to share them:

Pattern-Optimization Champion + Designers’ Hero = Designer title in August
[ ] I completed and uploaded at least one new pattern in August.
Write the details here. Link and picture allowed.
[ ] In August I worked on the current seasonal themes (summer, vacation, back to school, fall, winter, Halloween, Advent, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, etc. ) and uploaded one pattern or even several for them, or will still do so.
Write the details here. Link and picture allowed.
[ ] In August I uploaded or also revised a pattern on evergreen, always-current and important topics, such as leftover yarn / yarn remnants, mini projects on the go, TV-friendly patterns, beginner models, animals / amigurumi, decor, unicorns, owls, mermaids, etc.
Write the details here. Link and picture allowed.
[ ] In August I revised and improved my pictures / texts / my shop.
Write the details here. Link and picture allowed.
[ ] I developed further as a designer in the month of August.
Write the details here.

Specialist in Tunisian Crochet
[ ] I crocheted Tunisian in August and it was great.
Details:
Learning Tunisian Crochet, Part 4. (No advertising )

Wallflower Rescuer in August
[ ] I finally successfully finished my oldest (purchased or also downloaded for free ) pattern, or a pattern that had been left untouched for quite some time, and am therefore a Wallflower Rescuer.
Details:

Rescuer of Stubborn Yarn / Stubborn Material
(formerly Rescuer of Stepchild Yarn // Rescuer of Stepchild Material in August )
[ ] In the month of August I used up old or unloved yarn and am therefore a Rescuer of Stubborn Yarn / Yarn Rescuer.
Details:
[ ] In August I used old or unloved materials (paper or also fabric, etc.  ) and am therefore a Material Rescuer / Fabric Rescuer.
Details:

Frogging-Monster Conqueror in the month of August
[ ] In the month of August I partially frogged an unfinished handmade project or a UFO, or completely frogged several, and then finished it/them after all. I am therefore a Frogging-Monster Conqueror.
Details:

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

Summer and garden season in the final sprint // Start into fall, preparations for Halloween, Advent, Christmas
[ ] Who had cool evenings? On cool days / evenings I wrapped myself in a cozy blanket for crafting, or in a great shawl (maybe even handmade ), or kept warm some other way, and I had tons of fun doing it.
Details:
[ ] I used the sunny + hot days and had fun in the garden / in the park / on the balcony, etc.
Details:
[ ] I had / have already made preparations for vacation / fall / Christmas, etc., beyond crafting too.
Details:
[ ] I have already started handcrafting the decor / the gifts / the clothing for Halloween, fall, Advent, and Christmas.
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
Of course I have titles for you too:
- King/Queen of Overcoming Lack of Motivation
- Perseverance King/Queen and Heat King/Queen
- Stayed-at-Home King/Queen
- Best with Leftovers
- Advent Calendar Secret-Santa Queen + Early Christmas Starter Queen
- Children’s Birthday Decoration Queen, with extra points of course
- Yarn Empress in August
- Quarterly Empress for more than three months of yarn diet
- Crazypatterns King/Queen
- Busy Handicraft Helper
- Busy Everyday-Life Helper
- Herb-Witch Queen: Everything you made there sounds delicious.

CreatOwl is a winner and has won
I have titles for you too:
- King/Queen of Overcoming Lack of Motivation
- Perseverance King/Queen and Heat King/Queen
- Stayed-at-Home King/Queen
- Shopping Queen
- Sock Queen
- Busy Handicraft Helper
- Busy Everyday-Life Helper
It’s great that you were able to finish and upload three patterns. But I can only award the title Designers’ Hero if all five criteria are met.
- Double-Stitch Queen: Great that you learned a new technique.
It’s also nice that you had fun on the sunny days.
- Palm Garden Queen / Citrus Queen
Of course there are extra points for the photos.

Fun-Design is a winner and has won
For you I have:
- Perseverance King/Queen and Heat King/Queen
- Vacation Queen + Heather Queen :- )
- Disciplined King/Queen of Sticking With It
- Best with Leftovers
- Shopping Queen
- Ocean-Decor Queen
- Busy Little Helper in August
- Matchbox Upcycling Queen
It’s great that you were able to upload a new counting-fish pattern for back to school and thereby cover this current theme. But I can only award the title Designers’ Hero if all five criteria are met.
- Lantern Queen and Wood-Glue Queen: Great that you learned something new.
- Lavender Queen: It’s nice that you had pleasant times in the garden.
Of course there are extra points for the photos and the handmade items you gave away, and of course for honoring family heirlooms or actually still using them and having fun with them.

Hexenfleiss is a winner and has won
It’s great that you’re joining in too. I have these titles for you:
- Perseverance King/Queen and Heat King/Queen
- Vacation King/Queen + Bohemian Forest Queen + dear dog mom
- UFO Queen
- Counting-Chain Queen
- Doily Queen: That is truly wow and very impressive
- Frogging-Monster Conqueror: That sounds much better than frogging Perfectionism Queen ; )
- Queen of the Alien Planet
- Shopping Queen / Catania Queen
- Tool Queen
- Crazypatterns Queen
- Saved-List / Wish-List Cleaner
- Wish-List Stocker-Upper / Saved-List Stocker-Upper
- Pattern-Optimization Champion + Designers’ Hero: It’s great that you were able to upload three patterns, cover current / seasonal themes as well as evergreen themes, revise product images / texts, and develop further as a designer. And you were active in the forum too. So August was definitely worth it. :- )
- Rescuer of Stubborn Yarn
- Queen of Crossed Single Crochets: Great too that you learned a new technique.
- Fall-Decor Queen: Wonderful that you were able to start on fall decor already
Of course there are extra points for the photos.

Mowi19 is a winner and has won
I have these titles for you:
- King/Queen of Overcoming Lack of Motivation
- Perseverance King/Queen and Heat King/Queen
- Stayed-at-Home King/Queen
- UFO Queen for the leggings
- King/Queen of the Alien Planet for the other UFOs
- Best with Leftovers in August
- Yarn Empress for one month without buying yarn
- Quarterly Empress for three months without buying yarn
- Half-Year Empress for six months without buying yarn
- Three-Quarter-Year Empress for nine months without buying yarn
I can only award the title Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror after one year without buying yarn.
- Sock Queen
- Busy Handicraft Helper
- Busy Everyday-Life Helper
It’s great that you uploaded a pattern in August, were able to cover current themes, and developed further as a designer, but I can only award the title Designers’ Hero if all five criteria are met.
- Wallflower Rescuer in August
- Rescuer of Stubborn Yarn
It’s great that you had fun in the garden and with vacation preparations.
Of course there are extra bonus points for the photos and for handmade items you gave away.

Nadeleule is a winner and has won
I have August titles for you too:
- King/Queen of Overcoming Lack of Motivation
- Stayed-at-Home King/Queen
- disciplined King/Queen of Sticking With It
- Best with Leftovers / Mystery-CAL Queen
- Shopping Queen / Exchange Queen
- Saved-List / Wish-List Cleaner
- Frogging-Monster Conqueror / Sweater Queen
Of course there are extra points for the photos.

RuthK is a winner and has won
I have titles for you too:
- King/Queen of Overcoming Lack of Motivation
- Perseverance King/Queen and Heat King/Queen
- Stayed-at-Home King/Queen
- disciplined King/Queen of Sticking With It
- Best with Leftovers
- Shopping Queen for the color project and the impressive embroidery picture
- Crazypatterns King/Queen
- Busy Handicraft Helper
- Busy Everyday-Life Helper with lots of granddaughter time + unquestioning painting, crafting, and playing queen. That of course brings lots of extra bonus points.
- Designers’ Hero: The designer title goes to you, since you uploaded three patterns with which you were able to cover seasonal themes and evergreen themes. In addition, you also revised product texts and product images. Overall, that is also enough for development as a designer, so the designer title Pattern-Optimization Champion belongs to you too.
It’s great that you had fun in the garden and in the swimming pool and were also able to start preparing for fall / Halloween / winter / Advent / Christmas already.
Of course there are extra points for the photos too.

Wollbaerli is a winner and has won
Of course I have titles for you too:
- Bag Queen with extra points for giving them away
- Single-Sock Queen :- )
- Heart Queen with extra bonus/karma points for giving them away
- Children’s-Jacket Queen with extra points for giving them away
It’s great that you learned something new while handcrafting the jacket.
- Shopping Queen for the Christmas-project yarn purchase
I wish you a successful September.
Of course there are extra points for the sweet pictures.

Wollefaden is a winner and has won
I have titles for you too:
- Perseverance King/Queen and Heat King/Queen
- Stayed-at-Home King/Queen
- UFO Queen + extra bonus/karma points for giving it away
- Queen of the Alien Planet
- Best with Leftovers
- Yarn Empress
- Quarterly Empress
- Half-Year Empress
- Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror (for one year without buying yarn ). I’d find it a shame if, after such a long time of well over a year, you stop the yarn diet, but I could certainly understand it. With your perseverance, you have definitely earned lots of extra karma and bonus points.
- Crazypatterns Queen
- Saved-List Cleaner
- Busy Handicraft Helper
- Busy Everyday-Life Helper
- Specialist in concrete casting. Birdbath Queen / Flower-Trough Queen.
Good that you wrote that down. I actually wanted to delete this title completely. Extra points for the creative use of leaves.
- Birthday-Cake Queen / Baking Queen
Congratulations on a successful August. Extra points for the photos, of course.

Wollwunder-Petra is a winner and has won

- King/Queen of Overcoming Lack of Motivation
- Perseverance King/Queen and Heat King/Queen
- Stayed-at-Home King/Queen
- King/Queen of the Alien Planet
- Yarn Emperor/Empress in August
- Crazypatterns King/Queen
- Busy Little Helper in August
- Treasure-Chest Queen: wow :- ) - Children’s-Theater Queen, Baking, Crafting, and Playing Queen
- Cell-Phone-Case Queen
- Garden-Bench Queen
- Granny Queen: deservedly
It’s great that you were able to upload two patterns in August and cover the evergreen topics of leftover yarn and scarf / shawl, but I can only award the title Designers’ Hero if all five criteria are met.
- Frogging-Monster Conqueror
It’s also great that you were able to enjoy time in the garden.
Of course there are extra points for the photos and the handmade items you gave away, and of course for granddaughter time.

Since there are hardly any or no candidates for the titles
- Concrete Casting Specialist
- Specialist in Tunisian crochet
I’ll probably leave out these titles in future.
Unless someone would like to be honored?

I may also remove more titles. New titles keep being added, so some of the old ones may have to make way.

[ x] I was productive, overcame my summer/vacation/heat-related lack of motivation, and have therefore earned the title Queen/King of Overcoming Lack of Motivation.

[ x] I didn’t let the August heat throw me off and am therefore a Queen/King of Perseverance and Queen/King of Heat.

[x ] I wasn’t on vacation and still had fun. I am therefore a Queen/King of Staying Home

UFO Queen/King in August / WIP Queen/King
[x ] In August I finished a UFO (= an unfinished object = a handmade project that had been waiting to be completed, in some cases for quite a while) or a WIP (work in progress) and have therefore earned the title UFO Queen/King / WIP Queen/King in August.
The leggings for my granddaughter are finally finished.

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[ x] I have many UFOs / WIPs waiting to be finished, and am therefore Queen/King of the Alien Planet. :- )
A doorstop and a doll blanket are waiting to be finished. Plus a piece for the color campaign.

Best of the Leftovers in August: diligence in using up leftover yarn
[x ] In August I used up small bits of leftover yarn for the doll socks.
I also rescued a ball of yarn that had been lying around for a long time and turned it into a loop scarf.

Yarn Diet: Inner Slacker Tamer in August
[x ] I would like the title Inner Slacker Tamer, because the final round for world domination / domination of our galaxy / the Milky Way / Quarterly Empress (for 9 months without buying yarn ) / Three-Quarter-Year Empress was and is not enough for me. = 1 whole year without buying yarn is the goal.
Please state the total time period.
I haven’t bought any yarn since November of last year and want to make it through 1 year.

Sock Queen / Sock King in August
[x ] In August I worked on new socks and, if applicable, also finished at least one pair.
--> For this title, it is also enough if you made an effort to improve your own sock technique or to learn it using patterns or similar resources.
I knitted little doll socks .

Busy Little Helper in August
[ x] In August I was able to get a lot of handmade projects done / finished.
I knitted two pairs of leggings for my granddaughters. The photo of the blue leggings is further down.


Also little socks for the doll

and a loop scarf for my husband (see the photo further down)


[x ] In the month of August I was also very productive in normal everyday life.
I harvested and processed lots of raspberries and also blackberries every day.

Pattern Optimization Champion + Hero of the Authors = Author Title in August
[x ] I finished and uploaded at least one new pattern in August.
The leggings for my granddaughter (3 1/2 years old) made from sock yarn


[x ] In August I worked on the current seasonal themes (summer, vacation, back to school, fall, winter, Halloween, Advent, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, etc.) and uploaded one pattern or even several for them, or will still do so.
See the leggings above

[x ] I developed further as an author in August.
I created a new knitting pattern and learned here in the forum what a stitch holder is.

Wallflower Rescuer in August
[x ] I finally successfully finished my oldest (purchased) pattern, which had been untouched for quite a while, and am therefore a Wallflower Rescuer.
It’s the loop scarf for my husband. (See photo above)


Rescuer of the Stubborn Yarn / the Stubborn Material
(formerly Unloved Yarn Rescuer // Unloved Material Rescuer in August)
[x ] In August I used old or unloved yarn and am therefore a Rescuer of the Stubborn Yarn / Yarn Rescuer.
Details: For this loop scarf for my husband, I used up unloved yarn that had been lying around for a long time.


[x ] I made use of the sunny + hot days and had fun in the garden
Details: On the hot days I knitted a lot in the garden.

[ x] I also made preparations for vacation beyond my handmade projects.
The vacation crafting list is written and everything is packed.

Heading into the final stretch with summer // lazy or busy in the heat:
[ x ] I didn’t let the August heat throw me off, so I’m a Perseverance Queen and Heat Queen.
I can still crochet smaller things that don’t lie so warmly on my lap even in summer.

[ x ] I was on vacation and had lots of fun. So I’m a Vacation Queen

We spent a few days in Celle and the southern heath - Celle is a great town, and I thought the blooming heathlands were magnificent. We’ll definitely come back...







Disciplined Keep-At-It Queen
[ x ] I have no or hardly any UFOs because I always keep at it consistently and with discipline instead of switching between projects.

I don’t like UFOs... of course there are a few projects, like my sofa blanket in waffle stitch, that take longer to finish (it was simply too warm to work on it much...) - or I need some time to decide whether to frog a piece or finish it. But I usually keep these things lying around me in plain sight until I decide how to proceed. That way I don’t put them off indefinitely in the first place

Best of Leftovers in August: Diligence in using up leftover yarn
[ x ] I used up lots of my colorful leftover yarn in August / emptied my leftovers basket and have honestly earned the title Best of Leftovers.

I used leftovers for my jellyfish and corals.

I also had enough leftovers for the counting fish.

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

I had a project in C2C technique floating around in my head, so I went shopping for that.

Busy Little Helper in August
[ x ] I was able to do / finish lots of handicrafts in August.
My sofa blanket hasn’t really grown much, but a few rows have been added.



I crocheted a few jellyfish and corals for my sea-themed decor.





My C2C project is growing...



I also made a little gift for my sweetheart from an empty matchbox, some colorful paper, washi tape, and modeling clay.



I also made an award for an acquaintance who has often spoiled us with his grilling skills




Pattern Optimization Champion + Hero of the Authors = Author Title in August[ x ] In August I worked on the current seasonal themes (summer, vacation, back to school, fall, winter, Halloween, Advent, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, etc.) and uploaded one pattern or even several for them, or will still do so.

I posted a new pattern on the topic of starting school, namely Theo the Counting Fish - the link -> https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/52898/rechenkette-fisch-theo-haekelanleitung

I’m going to crochet an Advent calendar from it too; surely a few little treats would fit quite well in the big mouth... we’ll see. It should look pretty as a mobile.



Learned something new in August
[ x ] I learned something new in August (e.g. a new handicraft technique / type of stitch, etc.), and that makes me a winner. :- )

I learned the hard way that eyes don’t get better with age :) - when crocheting with hook size 1, I now need my reading glasses.

I stiffened the lantern that resulted with waterproof wood glue that dries clear, and learned in the process that the glue becomes much harder and more stable than the fabric stiffener intended for that purpose.



Summer and garden season in the final stretch
[ x ] I made use of the sunny + hot days and had fun in the garden / in the park / on the balcony, etc.

Unfortunately the main bloom of our lavender is already over, but the blossoms still smell so wonderful that I brought them into the apartment as a little bouquet. They can stay like that for a few more weeks.



We were out and about a lot and enjoyed the wonderful days... for example at the Cranger Kirmes fair



At the 3-day Waltrop Park Festival we listened to great bands... for example Tony Hadley from Spandau Ballet, or John Diva & the Rockets of Love





On walks in the local parks



Or simply on our balcony, grilling and enjoying ourselves.



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


We had guests over for dinner, and I remembered the ancient waffle iron from my parents’ estate. It still works, and I baked us a few waffle bowls for dessert. Not especially pretty, but really delicious. I coated the bowls with couverture chocolate and filled them with Herrencreme and fruit.

Went into the final stretch with summer // lazy or busy in the heat:
The August titles
[x ] I was busy, overcame my summer/vacation/heat-related lack of motivation, and have therefore earned the title Overcoming-Lack-of-Motivation Queen/King.

[x ] I didn’t let the August heat throw me off, so I am a Perseverance Queen/King and Heat Queen/King.

[ x] I wasn’t on vacation and still had fun. So I am a Stay-at-Home Queen/King


[ x] I have lots of UFOs / WIPs waiting to be finished, so I am Queen/King of the Alien Planet. :- )
Details:
A baby blanket, a scarf, a large shawl, a little basket, a window decoration, a pair of children’s socks, an embroidered picture, a poncho, a cowl, a scarf collar


Yarn diet / Yarn Empress/Emperor / Inner-Pig-Dog Tamer in August
[x ] I didn’t buy any yarn in August and have therefore earned the title Yarn Empress/Emperor in August.


Buying patterns: giving in to the shopping frenzy :-)
Become a Crazypatterns Queen/King
--> If you don’t want to talk about this in the forum, you can of course delete this section too.
[x ] In August I didn’t buy any patterns, or only downloaded free patterns.


Busy Little Brownie in August
[x ] I was able to complete / finish many handmade projects in August.

Treasure chest for my grandson



Crocheted a long-promised gift. a phone case




My garden bench is finally finished being painted.


Pattern Optimization Champion + Authors’ Hero = author title in August
[x ] I completed and uploaded at least one new pattern in August.

A new scarf with an eyelet pattern



And a new granny was added to my series. Here is the collection



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[x ] In August I uploaded or revised a pattern on always-current and important evergreen topics such as leftover yarn / yarn scraps, mini projects for on the go, TV-friendly patterns, beginner models, animals / amigurumi, decorations, unicorns, owls, mermaids, etc. pp.

It looks good in a single color too. You can make this granny nicely with leftover yarn






Frogging-Monster Tamer in the month of August
[ x] In August I partially unraveled an unfinished handmade project, or a UFO, or completely unraveled several and then finished them after all. So I am a Frogging-Monster Tamer.

An started scarf, 3 started grannies, a started blanket


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

We went to the children’s theater with our grandson







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

I spent a lot of time with our grandson. We crafted with modeling clay


Were at the playground a lot, at Legoland, and baked. Thanks to the chocolate glaze, he even liked the zucchini cake.

Heading into the home stretch with summer // lazy or busy in the heat: 
The August titles
[x] I was busy, overcame my summer/vacation/heat-related lack of motivation, and have therefore earned the title Lack-of-Motivation-Overcoming Queen/King.
[x] I didn’t let the August heat throw me off and am therefore a Perseverance Queen/King and Heat Queen/King.
[x] I wasn’t on vacation and still had fun. I am therefore a Stayed-at-Home Queen/King

Shopping Queen / King in August:
This honorary title is for everyone who enjoys buying yarn and materials and does not want to stick to a yarn diet / material diet / fabric diet (at the moment). Photos are always great.
[x] In August I bought only urgently needed yarn.
Details: bought yarn for the fall campaign

Sock Queen / Sock King in August
[x] In August I worked on new socks and possibly also finished at least one pair.
--> For this title, it’s also enough if you made an effort to improve your own sock technique or to learn it using patterns or similar.
Please write down details. Knitted one pair of baby spiral socks and started spiral socks using the double-face technique.

Busy Little Helper in August
[x] In August I was able to do / finish many handicrafts.
Details: finished = crochet basket, spiral socks and knitted hat, started = baby cardigan, double-face spiral sock, project for the fall campaign
[x] I was also very busy in everyday life during the month of August.
Write details here, if you’d like to share:

Pattern Optimization Champion + Hero of the Authors = author title in August
[x] In August I completed and uploaded at least one new pattern.
Write details here. Link and image allowed.



Knitted Hat Bou

Basket

Basket Kago


Spiral Socks Kajou

Learned something new in August
[x] I learned something new in August (e.g. a new handicraft technique / type of stitch, etc.) and am therefore a winner. :- )
Details: I learned the crocheted double stitch.

Summer and garden season in the home stretch // Start of fall, preparations for Halloween, Advent, Christmas
[ ] Who had cool evenings? On cool days / evenings, I wrapped myself in a cozy blanket for crafting, or in a lovely shawl (maybe even handmade), or otherwise kept myself warm, and I had lots of fun doing it.
Details:
[x] I made use of the sunny + hot days and had fun in the garden / in the park / on the balcony, etc.
Details:
Citrus fruit exhibition in the Palm Garden

Went into the final stretch with summer // lazy or busy in the heat:
The August titles
[x ] I was busy, overcame my summer/vacation/heat-related lack of motivation
and have therefore earned the title
Queen/King of Overcoming Lack of Motivation.

[x ] I didn’t let the August heat throw me off and am therefore a Perseverance Queen/King and Heat Queen/King.

[x ] I wasn’t on vacation and still had fun. I am therefore a Stay-at-Home Queen/King



new:
disciplined Staying-on-Track Queen/King
[ x]I have no or hardly any UFOs, because I always stay on track consistently and in a disciplined way instead of switching between projects.
However, I do currently have several projects going at the same time, which is rather unusual for me. There is our author color project, which is supposed to be finished by the beginning of October, a decoration for Halloween that is almost done, and then I’ve also started an embroidery picture that will definitely take a long time, because there are 74,700 crosses to stitch. But I’m not calling it a UFO, because I’m sticking with it! You just have to do something different in between now and then, otherwise it quickly gets boring.

Best with Leftovers in August: busy using up leftover yarn
[x ] In August I used up lots of my colorful leftover yarn / emptied my
leftovers basket and have therefore truly
earned the title Best with Leftovers.
--> However, anyone who bought more yarn to finish the respective
leftover-yarn projects may have to come up with something to
convince me. Good arguments are of course always an
advantage. :- )
Details about the leftover-yarn projects in August:
All 3 of my patterns that were created this month are leftover-yarn projects.


Shopping Queen / King in August:
This honorary title is for everyone who enjoys buying yarn and materials
and does not want to stick to a yarn diet / material diet / fabric diet
(at the moment ). Photos are always great.

[ x] I stocked up on my yarn / material stash and had a lot of fun doing it. :- )
Details:
For the color project I bought the yarn I needed, plus a few extra skeins ;-)
(I need the yarn marked in orange for the color project)


[x ] I bought lovely materials, e.g. colorful photo cardstock or soft fabric, etc.
Details:
I bought an embroidery kit (embroidery picture 62 x 53 cm). It will take a lot of time, but I’m looking forward to it!




Buying patterns: giving in to the shopping spree :-)
Become a Crazypatterns Queen/King
--> If you don’t want to talk about this in the forum, you can of course delete this section too.
[x ] In August I did not buy any pattern



Busy Little Helper in August
[x ] I was able to complete / finish many handmade projects in August.
Details about that:
After all, 3 patterns were finished.

[x ] I was also very busy in normal everyday life in August.
Detail
Since the kindergarten was closed in August, I spent a lot of time with my granddaughter and painted, crafted, and played with her. (In me she has a playmate who doesn’t contradict her—that’s something she really likes!)


Pattern Optimization Champion + Authors’ Hero = author title in August
[ x] I completed and uploaded at least one new pattern in August.
Write details here. Link and image allowed.
I uploaded 3 patterns in August:
Rainbow Dress for Barbie
Vegetable Basket for a Play Kitchen
Little Hedgehog Ingo

[x ] In August I worked on the current seasonal themes (summer, vacation, back to school, fall, winter, Halloween, Advent, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, etc. ) and uploaded one pattern or even several for them, or will still do so.
Write details here. Link and image allowed.
The vegetable basket and the hedgehog are fall decorations. I’m also currently working on a Halloween decoration, but it isn’t finished yet.
[x ] In August I uploaded or revised a pattern on topics that are always current and important
evergreen themes, such as leftover yarn / yarn scraps, mini projects
for on the go, patterns suitable for watching TV, beginner models, animals /
amigurumi, decor, unicorns, owls, mermaids, etc.

Write details here. Link and image allowed.
All 3 patterns fit into this category
[x ] In August I revised and improved my images / texts / my shop.
Write details here. Link and image allowed.
I was able to revise two product texts and images again:
Cat Potholder
Wasti Pencil Case

[x ] I developed further as an author in August.
Write details here.??



Summer and garden season in the final stretch // Start into fall, preparations for Halloween, Advent, Christmas

[x ] I made use of the sunny + hot days and had fun in the garden / in the park / on the balcony, etc.
Details:
At my daughter’s garden I was able to cool off in the swimming pool.


[x ] I have already started crafting the decorations / gifts /
clothing for Halloween, fall, Advent, and Christmas.
Details:
A Halloween pattern is close to being finished. Ideas for Christmas and Advent are already haunting my head and waiting to be carried out—but one thing at a time—first the color project!

Went into the final stretch with summer // lazy or busy in the heat: 
The August Titles
[ X] I was busy, overcame my summer/vacation/heat-related lack of motivation, and have therefore earned the title Queen/King of Overcoming Lack of Motivation.
[ X] I didn’t let the August heat throw me off and am therefore a Queen/King of Perseverance and Queen/King of Heat.
[ X] I was not on vacation and still had fun. I am therefore a Queen/King of Staying Home

Best of the Leftovers in August: Diligence in using up leftover yarn
[ X] I used up lots of my colorful leftover yarn in August / emptied my leftovers basket and have therefore truly earned the title Best of the Leftovers.
--> However, anyone who bought more yarn to finish the respective leftover-yarn projects may have to come up with something to convince me. Good arguments are, of course, always an advantage. :- )
Details about the leftover-yarn projects in August:
17 Advent calendar elves were made from leftover yarn

And the decoration for Anton’s birthday, a 2 as a giraffe

Yarn diet / Yarn Empress/Emperor / Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror in August
[X ] I didn’t buy any yarn in August and have therefore earned the title Yarn Empress/Emperor in August.
[ X] I haven’t bought any wool/yarn for quite some time. The honorary title Yarn Empress/Emperor therefore absolutely belongs to me. But the diet is over now; I will buy yarn in August.
I haven’t bought any skeins since mid-April. But I can’t keep up the diet much longer. Oh, I hardly have any yarn left. 
Let’s see how much longer it lasts.

Buying patterns: giving in to the shopping frenzy :-) 
Becoming a Crazypatterns Queen/King
--> If you don’t want to talk about this in the forum, you can of course delete this section too. 

[ X] I bought 1-5 patterns in August.
Details: 1 cowl
The 2
Nativity figures
Advent calendar elves

Busy Little Brownie in August
[ X] I was able to complete/finish many handicrafts in August.
Details about that:
17 Advent calendar elves 
Decoration 2

[X ] I was also very busy in everyday life during the month of August.
Write details here, if you would like to share:

I harvested many herbs and chilis and made the following from them.

Basil syrup
Lemon mint syrup
Sage pesto
Basil pesto
Herb oil with chili
Chili pickled with garlic and onions.

Went into the final stretch with summer // lazy or busy in the heat: 
The August Titles
[X] I didn’t let the August heat throw me off, so I am a Perseverance Queen/King and Heat Queen/King.
[X] I was on vacation and had lots of fun. So I am a Vacation Queen/King
We took a short vacation in the Bohemian Forest, and our king of the human and animal kingdom (at least he thinks he is one :-D ) really liked it there too:

UFO Queen/King in August / WIP Queen/King
[X] I was very busy in August, finished several UFOs, and have truly earned the title UFO Queen/King/WIP Queen/King.
Details about the UFOs in August:
I finished a counting chain (my idea) and wrote a pattern for it:


And using Evgenia Tychenko’s pattern for the April rug, I finally finished such a beautiful little table doily (by using filet crochet thread instead of acrylic yarn, it turned out to be about 30 cm):


On top of that, I worked diligently on the UFO bag. But since my perfectionism was on the rise again and I couldn’t fight it, I had to completely unravel both handles 5 times because of a correctly crocheted, but not quite perfectly done stitch in a spot that would be invisible anyway. So the bag still isn’t finished. And that makes me a crazy Perfectionism Queen.

new 
[X] I have lots of UFOs / WIPs waiting to be finished, so I am Queen/King of the Alien Planet. :- )
Details:
- a fluffy monkey
- another monkey
- a panda
- a shawl
- 3 sets of coasters with doilies
- 2 bags
- a bunny
- a snowman
- a bird
- a potholder
- a bookmark
- a heart
- a Christmas tree
- a keychain
- a unicorn
- a hedgehog (I don’t know if it will turn into anything. The yarn I wanted to recommend is no longer available)
- a sweater (I don’t feel like it anymore. I completely miscalculated right at the beginning and only discovered it now while finishing it. So it has to be unraveled completely)
- a huge embroidery project that I haven’t worked on for more than a year
_________________
= 21 pieces, my planet is pretty densely populated.
 


Shopping Queen / King in August:
This honorary title is for everyone who enjoys buying yarn and materials and doesn’t want to stick to a yarn diet / materials diet / fabric diet (at the moment). Photos are always great.

[X] I significantly increased my stash of yarn/materials and had lots of fun doing it. :- )
Details:
I think I now have all the solid colors of Catania :-)
[X] I bought a new bobbel / great gradient yarn / gorgeous effect yarn / wonderful yarn, and it was fantastic.
Details:
I now have beautiful colorful cotton in fall colors from 2 different manufacturers, plus ribbon yarn and chunky yarn, and I love them!

I also ordered a lot of tools and am looking forward to them! Not everything has arrived yet; the shop seems to have some delays. But anticipation is the greatest joy :-)

Buying patterns: giving in to the shopping spree :-) 
Become a Crazypatterns Queen/King

[X] I bought more than 5 patterns in August.
Details:
hehe, I let loose a bit and bought twelve, if I’m not mistaken.

new:
Bookmark List / Wish List Cleaner-Upper
[X] In August I reduced or emptied my bookmark list / wish list here on Crazypatterns by either buying the patterns or deleting them from the list. 
Details:
I bought quite a few and also removed about 30 items.

new
Wish List Stocker-Upper / Bookmark List Stocker-Upper
[X] My wish list has grown, because I like browsing through the patterns.
Details: 
My list didn’t really get much shorter, though, because I also bookmarked some new things :-D


Pattern Optimization Champion + Authors’ Hero = Author Title in August
[X] I completed and uploaded at least one new pattern in August.
Write details here. Link and image allowed.
I uploaded 3 items: 2 new ones, the counting chains, and one bargain set:
Bargain set “Best Friends”


[X] In August I worked on the current seasonal themes (summer, vacation, back to school, fall, winter, Halloween, Advent, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, etc.) and uploaded one or even several patterns for them, or will still do so.
Write details here. Link and image allowed.
The counting chains mentioned above:
First The Clever Fox: Counting Chain with Case


and also Counting Chain “Favorite Class”


[X] In August I uploaded or revised a pattern for evergreen, always relevant and important topics such as leftover yarn / yarn scraps, mini projects for on the go, TV-friendly patterns, beginner models, animals / amigurumi, decorations, unicorns, owls, mermaids, etc.
Write details here. Link and image allowed.
The counting chains and the bargain set are also beginner models, leftover-yarn models, mini projects, and the set is also amigurumi.

[X] In August I revised and improved my images / texts / shop.
Write details here. Link and image allowed.
I improved the descriptions of 2 of my patterns.

[X] I developed further as an author in August.
Write details here.
- I started learning how to work with masks in my image-editing program
- I’m active on Pinterest again and link my patterns there to Crazypatterns
- I’m still working on my German. More and more often, several pages of my patterns need no corrections and come back after proofreading without any red marks. That makes me insanely happy!

Plus, I diligently posted here in the forum (almost) every day ))) 


Rescuer of the Stubborn Yarn / Stubborn Material
(formerly Rescuer of Stepchild Yarn // Rescuer of Stepchild Material in August )
[X] In August I used up old or unloved yarn, so I am a Rescuer of the Stubborn Yarn / Yarn Rescuer.
Details:
I had some old acrylic yarn of rather poor quality, and I used it while searching for the pattern for the bag. The swatches go in the trash anyway.


Learned something new in August
[X] I learned something new in August (e.g. a new craft technique / type of stitch, etc.) and am therefore a winner. :- )
Details:
crossed single crochet

Summer and garden season in the final stretch // Start into fall, preparations for Halloween, Advent, Christmas

[X] I have already started making the decorations / gifts / clothing for Halloween, fall, Advent, and Christmas. 
Details:
I collected acorn caps and plan to crochet colorful acorns for them


yoo-hoo, done! It took a long time to write all that down!

Going into the final stretch with summer // lazy or busy in the heat: 
The August titles
[ x] I was busy, overcame my summer/vacation/heat-related lack of motivation, and earned myself the title Queen/King of Overcoming Lack of Motivation.
[ ] I didn’t feel like doing crafts and am therefore a Crafting-Break Queen/King.
[ ] I didn’t let the August heat throw me off and am therefore a Perseverance Queen/King and Heat Queen/King.
[ ] I was on vacation and had tons of fun. I am therefore a Vacation Queen/King
[x ] I was not on vacation and still had fun. I am therefore a Stayed-at-Home Queen/King

UFO Queen/King in August / WIP Queen/King
[ ] In August I completed a UFO (= an unfinished object = a handmade project that had been waiting to be finished, in some cases for quite a while) or a WIP (work in progress) and therefore earned myself the title UFO Queen/King / WIP Queen/King in August.
Details about the UFO/WIP:
[ ] I was very busy in August, finished several UFOs, and truly earned myself the title UFO Queen/King/WIP Queen/King.
Details about the UFOs in August:
new 
[ ] I have many UFOs / WIPs waiting to be finished and am therefore Queen/King of the Alien Planet. :- )
Details:
new
[ ] I am interested in a UFO adoption exchange: I would like to give away / swap my UFO / my UFOs. 
Details:
[ ] I have already given away my UFO or found someone who will finish it for me.
Please write the details here. :- )

new:
disciplined Keep-at-It Queen/King
[x ]I have no or hardly any UFOs because I always stick with things consistently and with discipline instead of switching between projects.
I only have one project on the needles and always work on just one thing after another.

Best with Leftovers in August: Busy using up leftover yarn
[ x] In August I used up many of my colorful leftover yarns / emptied my leftovers basket and therefore truly earned myself the title Best with Leftovers.
--> However, anyone who bought more yarn to finish the respective leftover-yarn projects may have to come up with something to convince me. Good arguments are always an advantage, of course. :- )
Details about the leftover-yarn projects in August:
I took part in a mystery project and ended up with a pretty beach bag made from 400 g of leftover cotton yarn!

Yarn diet / Yarn Empress/Emperor / Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror in August
[ ] I did not buy any yarn in August and therefore earned myself the title Yarn Empress/Emperor in August.
[ ] I haven’t bought any wool / yarn for quite some time. So the honorary title Yarn Empress/Emperor absolutely belongs to me. But the diet is over now; I will buy yarn in August.
--> Please state the total time period.
[ ] I would like the title Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror, because the final round for world domination / rule over our galaxy / the Milky Way / Quarterly Empress (for 3 months without buying yarn) / Half-Year Empress / Three-Quarter-Year Empress was and is not enough for me. = The goal is 1 whole year without buying yarn.
Please state the total time period.

--> Which of you is currently (still) working on becoming an Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror?

[ ] I am working on the honorary title Super Yarn-Mountain Conqueror = This is a very long + extensive yarn diet that continues after the title Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror (one year without buying yarn).

How is it going for you? Is Wollefaden still at it? 

Shopping Queen / King in August:
This honorary title is for everyone who enjoys buying yarn and materials and does not (currently) want to follow a yarn diet / materials diet / fabric diet. Photos are always great.
[ x] In August I only bought urgently needed yarn.
Details: Since I wasn’t sure whether the yarn would be enough for my sweater, I bought 4 skeins of contrast yarn. But I will return them, since I don’t need them after all.
[ ] I significantly stocked up on yarn / materials and had tons of fun doing it. :- )
Details:
[ ] I bought a new cake / great gradient yarn / gorgeous effect yarn / wonderful yarn, and it was great.
Details:
[ ] I bought magical materials, e.g. colorful photo cardstock or soft fabric, etc.
Details:

Buying patterns: giving in to the shopping craze :-) 
Becoming a Crazypatterns Queen/King
--> If you don’t want to talk about this in the forum, you can of course also delete this section. 
[ ] In August I did not buy any patterns, or only downloaded free patterns.
Details:
[ ] I bought 1-5 patterns in August.
Details:
[ ] I bought more than 5 patterns in August.
Details:

new:
Bookmark List / Wish List Cleaner-Upper
[x ] In August I reduced or emptied my bookmark list / wish list here on Crazypatterns by either buying the patterns or deleting them from the list. 
Details: I tidied up and made room for new ideas. Currently there is still one pattern on the wish list 

new
Wish List Stocker-Upper / Bookmark List Stocker-Upper
[ ] My wish list has grown because I like browsing through the patterns.
Details: 

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

Busy Little Helper in August
[ ] I was able to get done / finish many handmade projects in August.
Details about that:
[ I was also very busy in normal everyday life in August.
Write details here, if you would like to share them: 

Pattern Optimization Champion + Authors’ Hero = author title in August
[ ] I completed and uploaded at least one new pattern in August.
Write details here. Link and image allowed.
[ ] In August I worked on the current seasonal topics (summer, vacation, back to school, fall, winter, Halloween, Advent, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, etc.) and uploaded one pattern or even several for them, or will still do so.
Write details here. Link and image allowed.
[ ] In August I uploaded or revised a pattern on evergreen topics that are always current and important, such as leftover yarn / yarn scraps, mini projects for on the go, TV-friendly patterns, beginner models, animals / amigurumi, decorations, unicorns, owls, mermaids, etc.
Write details here. Link and image allowed.
[ ] In August I revised and improved my images / texts / my shop.
Write details here. Link and image allowed.
[ ] I developed further as an author in August.
Write details here.

Specialist in Tunisian Crochet
[ ] I did Tunisian crochet in August and it was great.
Details:
Learn Tunisian crochet, Part 4. (No advertising)

Wallflower Rescuer in August
[ ] I finally successfully finished my oldest pattern (purchased or also downloaded for free) or a pattern that had been sitting untouched for quite some time, and am therefore a Wallflower Rescuer.
Details:

Rescuer of Stubborn Yarn / Stubborn Material
(formerly Neglected-Yarn Rescuer // Neglected-Material Rescuer in August)
[ ] In August I used old or unloved yarn and am therefore a Rescuer of Stubborn Yarn / Yarn Rescuer.
Details:
[ ] In August I used old or unloved material (paper or fabric, etc. ) and am therefore a Material Rescuer / Fabric Rescuer.
Details:

Frogging-Monster Conqueror in August
[ x] In August I partially unraveled an unfinished handmade project or a UFO, or completely unraveled several, and then finished it after all. I am therefore a Frogging-Monster Conqueror.
Details: I completely frogged a sweater, rewound the yarn, and am knitting a new sweater from it (one sleeve is still missing)

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

Summer and garden season in the final stretch // start of fall, preparations for Halloween, Advent, Christmas
[ ] Who had cool evenings? 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 tons of fun doing it.
Details:
[ ] I made use of the sunny + hot days and had fun in the garden / in the park / on the balcony, etc.
Details:
[ ] I have also made preparations beyond crafting for vacation / fall / Christmas, etc.
Details:
[ ] I have already started making the decorations / gifts / clothing for Halloween, fall, Advent, and Christmas. 
Details:

I’m all done with the awards ceremony (I included that at the very top of the first post).
Who’s still missing?

Haekeltrulla?
Wollefaden?

 
[x ] I didn't let the August heat throw me off and am therefore a(-n ) Perseverance Queen/King and Heat Queen/King.

[x ] I wasn't on vacation and still had fun. I am therefore a(-n ) Stayed-at-Home Queen/King

UFO Queen/King in August
[x ] In August I finished a UFO (= an unfinished object = a
craft project that had already been waiting quite a while to be finished
) and therefore earned the
title UFO Queen/King in August.
Details about the UFO/WIP: I finished the jacket for my daughter in August; she will get it as a birthday present. . It had been sitting in the basket since the beginning of the year.


[x ] I have many UFOs / WIPs waiting to be finished, and am therefore Queen/King of the Alien Planet. :- )
Details:
I found 12 UFOs.
5 sweaters, 2 tops, 1 bag, 2 tunics, 1 shawl and 1 vest.
Will they ever get finished?


Best of Leftovers in August: Hard work using up leftover yarn
[x ] In August I worked only with my leftover yarn  and have therefore truly
earned the title Best of Leftovers.

Details about the leftover-yarn projects in August:
All pieces are crocheted from leftover yarn.

Yarn diet / Yarn Empress/Emperor / Inner-Couch-Potato Conqueror in August
[x ] I didn't buy any yarn in August and have therefore earned the title Yarn Empress/Emperor in August.

[ x] I am working toward the honorary title Super Yarn-Mountain Conqueror = This is a very long + extensive yarn diet that continues after the title
Inner-Couch-Potato Conqueror ( one year without buying yarn ).
I'm still at it, but I don't think for much longer.

Buying patterns: giving in to the shopping spree :- )
Becoming a Crazypatterns Queen/King

Details:
[x ] I bought 1 pattern in August.
Details: I bought a pattern for a great  crochet sweater.

Wishlist Cleaner-Upper
[x ] In August I reduced or emptied my favorites list / wishlist here on Crazypatterns by either buying the patterns or deleting them from the list.
Details:
I deleted some patterns; now there are only 3 left.


Busy Little Helper in August
[x ] I was able to get done / finish many craft projects in August.
Details about that:
I crocheted three pieces.

• a shopping bag
• 1 pair of baby shoes
• 1 jacket
  

[x ] I was also very busy in everyday life in August.
Write the details here,

I baked several birthday cakes.
At the end of August I worked with concrete for the first time. The result was three beautiful  birdbaths and planters.

Here are the pictures of my August creations



Josefa: Thank you so much for another fantastic awards ceremony.

I think the Herb Witch Queen title is great :-)

Thanks, Josefa, for the award ceremony—which was, as always, a great success! :)

Unfortunately, I didn’t get much done in August:

1 Kurt the bag is finished; the second one still needs handles (gifts)
1 sock, the second one cast on
1 mini decorative heart as a birthday gift
The children’s jacket is finished knitting; it still needs a few appliqués

Learned something new (again): Italian bind off for the neckband of the jacket

Unfortunately, I bought quite a few skeins of yarn for Christmas gifts.

Pictures will follow as soon as the jacket is completely finished.

Once again, a heartfelt thank you from me for your creative award ceremony, dear Josefa.
The “Heath Queen” in particular made me smile this time.

Thank you so much for the great awards ceremony, Josefa!

Thank you for another wonderful awards ceremony, dear Josefa :)

I’d also like to say thank you for the great awards ceremony!

Josefa, thank you so much for the great awards ceremony! It’s always a blast!

Without the awards ceremony, something is really missing! It seems my scant details came in too late.

No, it’s not too late.
My computer was acting up, and then the internet was acting up.
Of course, there will be an awards ceremony for everyone this afternoon.

I’ve also included Wollefaden and Woolbaerli.
Extra points for both of you because you had to wait due to my internet and computer issues, but of course I didn’t forget about you. I think it’s great that the monthly awards ceremony and the monthly projects have become a regular thing. No one goes home without a title—there’s always something worth honoring and recognizing.

I wish you all a successful September.
I’m glad you enjoyed the awards ceremony.

Josefa,
it was definitely worth the wait. Your award ceremony is fantastic once again.

Thank you so much, Josefa, for the great titles! Now I’m twice as motivated: Early this morning, I finally finished the jacket—sewing on the appliqués took longer than I expected—but I’m so happy that Nicolas was able to try on the finished piece! I was actually planning to finish everything that’s lying around, but now I have to prioritize an urgent baby gift for America, followed by two more baby gifts, before I can get started on the Christmas projects.

   

The little one absolutely refused to stand still for a picture! 

I'm so glad that both of you liked it.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend. :- )

@Wollbaerli,
of course there are extra points for the cute pictures.

I wish you the same, Josefa.

Thanks :-)

Christina, that’s such a beautiful jacket. I really like it!
A pair of knitted leggings would go really well with it. ;-)

I haven’t had a chance to knit at all while on vacation... we’ve been out and about a lot.

Thanks, Monika. I don’t really see knitted leggings as something for a boy, though. By the way, it was pure coincidence that he was wearing a light green shirt and green-striped little pants yesterday—the jacket went perfectly with them!