Final Sprint and Awards Ceremony // January Edition 2020

Dear users, dear authors,
after the Christmas break, we’re back with another awards ceremony here.

You can find the January projects here
January Projects: The Crazypatterns Handicrafts Group 2020
and
here
February Projects + January Projects Part 2: The Crazypatterns Handicrafts Group.

Taking part in the final sprint and awards ceremony: How does it work?
Copy the section between the asterisks in the post below into your text field / reply field, then fill it out accordingly or delete anything that does not apply.

When will the awards ceremony take place?
Approx. February 4./.%. Everyone will be entered.

I’m a user, not an author. Can I still join in?
All users + all authors can join in. Simply write a post in the final sprint thread and you’re in.

Everyone receives at least one honorary title. Nobody goes offline without a title or without extra bonus points
If someone had many everyday challenges in January, that can also be recognized with an honorary title or extra karma points / bonus points upon request. If necessary, I’ll invent a new honorary title.

Earn extra points / bonus points and improve your karma:
- As always, there are extra points for photos / images (only your own uploaded ones). Please do not upload third-party images / images that do not belong to you (e.g. from somewhere on the internet). These will be deleted.
- Finished handmade items that are given to loved ones or donated always also earn extra karma points / bonus points, to appropriately recognize the time / effort / energy spent on them.
--> Please provide the relevant details here in the thread.
- Feedback for the Crazypatterns authors (e.g. reviews, comments, etc.) is also always rewarded with extra points.
--> Please write down details if applicable.

Template to copy in the post directly below.

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UFO King/Queen in January / WIP King/Queen
[ ] In January I finished a UFO (= an unfinished object = a handmade project that may have been waiting to be finished for quite some time) or a WIP (work in progress = a handmade project in the making), and therefore earned the title UFO King/Queen / WIP King/Queen in January.
Details about the UFO/WIP:

[ ] I was really very busy in January, finished several UFOs, and truly earned the title UFO King/Queen / WIP King/Queen.
Details about the UFOs in January:

Alien King/Queen: more UFOs are always better
[ ] I have lots of UFOs / WIPs waiting to be finished and am therefore the January King/Queen of the friendly alien planet. :- )
Details:

Disciplined Stick-with-it King/Queen: no UFOs here
[ ] I have no or hardly any UFOs because I always stick with things consistently and with discipline instead of switching between different projects.

Best with Leftovers in January: using leftover yarn is great
[ ] In January I used up lots of colorful leftover yarn and truly earned the title Best with Leftovers.
Details about the leftover yarn projects in January:

Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner-Weakness Conqueror in January
[ ] I did not buy any yarn in January and therefore earned the title Yarn Emperor/Empress in January.
[ ] I haven’t bought any yarn for quite some time. The honorary title Yarn Emperor/Empress therefore absolutely and deservedly belongs to me. But the diet is over now; I will buy yarn in February.
--> Please state the total time period.
[ ] I would like the honorary title Inner-Weakness Conqueror, because short yarn diets simply are not enough. = 1 whole year without buying yarn is the goal.
Please state the total time period.
[ ] I am working toward the title Super Yarn-Stash Conqueror = This is a really long and extensive yarn diet that continues after the title Inner-Weakness Conqueror (one year without buying yarn).
--> As far as I know, no one is currently working toward Yarn-Stash Conqueror, but I’ll leave it here as motivation for the yarn diet. :- )
[ ] I am joining the yarn diet starting 1/1/2020 and will then diet for either one month / one quarter / half a year or a whole year, thereby earning the title Yarn Empress / Quarterly Empress / Half-Year Empress / Yarn-Stash Conqueror.
Details are available here in the thread.

Shopping Queen / King in January:
This honorary title is for everyone who likes to buy yarn. Photos of it are always great.
[ ] In January I bought only urgently needed yarn / urgently needed material.
Details:
[ ] In January I significantly added to my stash of yarn / material and had a lot of fun doing it. :- )
Details:
[ ] I bought a new yarn cake / gradient yarn / novelty yarn / tempting yarn.
Details:

Buying patterns in January: become a Crazypatterns King/Queen
--> If you don’t want to share this, you can of course delete this part too.
[ ] In January I did not buy any new pattern, or only downloaded free patterns.
Details:
[ ] I bought 1–5 patterns in January.
Details:
[ ] I bought more than 5 patterns in January.
Details:

Watchlist / Wishlist Cleaner-Upper
[ ] In January I reduced or emptied my watchlist / wishlist here on Crazypatterns for the patterns I would like by either buying or deleting the patterns.
Details:

Wishlist Stocker-Upper / Watchlist Stocker-Upper
[ ] My wishlist of patterns I would like has grown (possibly significantly), because I really enjoy clicking through the new patterns / bestsellers, etc.

Sock Queen / Sock King in January
[ ] In January I worked on new socks and possibly also finished at least one pair.
--> For this title, however, it is also enough if you made an effort to work on socks / new sock techniques or to learn them with suitable patterns or similar resources.
Please write the details here in the thread.

Busy Little Helper in January
[ ] In January I was able to do / finish / complete many handmade projects.
Details about this:
[ ] I was also very busy offline / in everyday life in January.
Write the details here if you would like to share them:

Forum King/Queen in January
[ ] In January I created (many) posts in the Crazypatterns forum, or at least one post.
[ ] In January I created threads (one or more) in the Crazypatterns forum.
[ ] I participated in / posted congratulations in the birthday threads.
[ ] I was part of the Crazypatterns handmade group and had fun with it. = The monthly project threads.
At least one checkmark is needed; that is enough for the title Forum King/Queen. :- )

Pattern Optimization Champion + Hero of the Authors = Author Title in January
[ ] In January I completed and uploaded at least one new pattern.
Write details here. Link and image allowed.
[ ] In January I worked on the current seasonal topics (Valentine’s Day, Easter, spring, etc.) and uploaded one or more patterns for them.
Write details here. Link and image allowed.
[ ] In January I uploaded or revised a pattern on evergreen topics such as leftover yarn / yarn scraps, mini projects for on the go, easy / TV-friendly patterns, beginner designs, animals / amigurumi, great decor, unicorns, owls, mermaids, baby shoes, etc.
Write details here. Link and image allowed.
[ ] In January I revised and improved my product images / product texts / my shop.
Write details here. Link and image allowed.
[ ] In January I developed further as an author.
Write details here.

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

Rescuer of Stubborn Yarn / Stubborn Material
(formerly called Neglected Yarn Rescuer // Neglected Material Rescuer)
[ ] In January I used old or difficult yarn
and therefore I am a Rescuer of Stubborn Yarn / Yarn Rescuer.
Details:
[ ] In January I used old or difficult material (paper or
also fabric, etc.  ) and am therefore a Material Rescuer /
Fabric Rescuer.
Details:

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

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

Gardening Season / Start of the 2020 Gardening Season
[ ] I had pleasant cozy-blanket evenings.
Details:
[ ] I made use of sunny moments (if there were any) and had fun in the garden / park / on the balcony, etc.
Details:
[ ] I had / have also made preparations beyond handcrafting for spring / Easter / Valentine’s Day, etc.
Details:
[ ] I have already started handcrafting the decor / gifts / clothing for spring / Easter / Valentine’s Day.
Details:

Anything else that comes to mind can also be written here.

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Awards ceremony for the January projects
sorted alphabetically:

Arni is a winner and has won
Of course I have titles for you too:
- Vacation Queen
- Yarn Empress
- Dog Queen
- Guardian Angel Queen
- Pirate Queen
- Sewing Queen / Carnival Queen
Of course there are extra points for the photo and gifted handmade items.

CreatOwl is a winner and has won
I have titles for you too:
- Yarn Empress in January
- busy everyday brownie
- kitchen fairy
- Zoo Queen
- Marabou Watching Queen
It’s great that you were able to upload a new pattern.
Of course there are extra points for the photos.
I wish you a wonderful February.

Fun-Design is a winner and has won
I have these titles for you:
- UFO Queen
- Sofa Blanket Queen with extra points for sticking with it + Snuggle-Up Queen
- Best of the Leftovers
- Nest-and-Blanket Queen with extra points for donating
- Door Decor Queen, Decor Heart Queen
- Yarn Empress in January
- Forum Queen in January
Extra points for the photos.
I wish you a successful February.

Haekeltrulla is a winner and has won
I have titles for you too:
- Yarn Empress in January
- Crazypatterns Queen
- Favorites / Wish List Queen
- Busy Brownie in January
I wish you a successful February.

Mowi19 is a winner and has won
I have these titles for you:
- UFO Queen
- Hat Queen / Cowl Queen with extra points for gifting
- Best of the Leftovers
- Yarn Rescuer
- Nest Queen with extra points for donating
- Yarn Empress
- Baby Shoe Queen with extra points for gifting
- Little Socks Queen with extra points for gifting
- Collar Scarf Queen
It’s great that you were able to upload two patterns in January. Of course there are extra points for the photos too.
I wish you a successful February.

Nadeleule is a winner and has won
Congratulations on these titles:
- disciplined Keep-Going Queen, UFOs don’t stand a chance
- Best of the Leftovers in January
- Yarn Empress for the yarn diet in January
- Scarf-and-Hat Queen with extra points because they were gifts.
- Nest Queen with extra points because they were donated handmade items.
- Queen of Gifts for Births and Birthdays, with extra points for gifted handmade items.
- Voucher/Piglet Queen for the cute little pig
It’s great that you were able to finish a sweater for yourself.
There are extra points for the photos.
I wish you an enjoyable and successful February.

RuthK is a winner and has won
Congratulations on these titles:
- disciplined Keep-Going Queen: no chance for the UFOs
- Long-Term Project Queen / Embroidery Picture Queen
- Best of the Leftovers for yarn
- Best of the Leftovers for fabric scraps with extra points for gifted handmade items
- Shopping Queen / Cotton Yarn Queen
- Crazypatterns Queen
- busy Forum Queen
- Pattern Optimization Champion + Hero of the Designers
It’s great that you were able to upload five new patterns in January and cover evergreen topics such as animals and leftover yarn as well as seasonal topics such as Valentine’s Day and Carnival. Wonderful that you uploaded the Animal of the Year / the mole as a pattern and were able to keep growing as a designer.
- Queen of the Creative Use of a Bookmark as a Circus Invitation
- Imprint Queen
- Snuggle Blanket Queen
- Warmth Bear Queen
There are extra points for the colorful photos.
I wish you an at least equally busy and successful February.

Wollbaerli is a winner and has won
Congratulations on these titles:
- UFO Queen in January for the finished table runner and shopping nets
- Alien Queen: more UFOs are always better
- CAL Queen / Long-Term Project Queen
- Best of the Leftovers
- Shopping Queen / Bobble Queen
- Crazypatterns Queen
- Favorites / Wish List Queen for shortening the list
- Favorites / Wish List Restocking Queen for filling the list :- )
- Busy Handicraft Brownie for numerous finished handmade items
- Busy Everyday Brownie, Queen of Decluttering
- Forum Queen
- Yarn Rescuer
- Snuggle Blanket Queen and Läubli Queen :- )
I wish you a wonderful and productive February.
Of course there are extra points for the photo.

Wollefaden is a winner and has won
I have titles for you too:
- Best of the Leftovers
- Queen of Tunisian Crochet
- Pillow Queen, extra points for the crocheted front and the knitted back. Wow. :- )
- Yarn Empress in January
- Crazypatterns Queen
- Forum Queen
Of course there are extra points for the photo.

WollwunderPetra is a winner and has won

Congratulations on these titles:
- UFO Queen / Sun Sail Queen / Sewing Queen. Of course sewing projects count too. There are extra points for gifted handmade items.
- Alien Queen with a large selection :- )
- Best of the Leftovers
- Nest Queen with extra points for donated handmade items
- Yarn Empress in January for the yarn diet since December
- Busy Brownie
- Upcycling Queen for the placemat snuggle blanket
- Queen of Closet Sorting
- busy Forum Queen in January
- Shawl Collar Queen
It’s great that you were able to upload a new pattern and revise another pattern.
- Yarn Rescuer with extra points for how long the yarn had been lying around and for gifting the finished project
- Tink Monster Vanquisher: Even though the project wasn’t finished, a lot of time and effort went into it, and that is worth a title.
Of course there are extra points for the photos too.
I wish you an at least equally successful February.

I'll just get started—my projects in January:

• 2 different pairs of baby shoes for Juna, my granddaughter
  
  
• Nests for the poor baby animals in Australia
  
  
• Little socks for Juna
  
  
• Two different neck warmers for me
   
  
• A hat and an infinity scarf for my husband
   
  

I also uploaded two patterns in January:

An infinity scarf with a pretty lace pattern



A baby jacket with a hood

Then I’ll continue and have the following to announce:

UFO King/Queen in January / WIP King/Queen
[X ] In January, I finished a UFO (= an unfinished object = a handmade project that may have been waiting to be completed for quite some time) or a WIP (work in progress = a handmade project in progress), and have therefore earned the title of UFO King/Queen / WIP King/Queen in January.

Does a sewing project count too? I finally sewed my daughter’s sun sail and replaced all the torn-out loops. 

Alien King/Queen: more UFOs are always better
[X ] I have many UFOs / WIPs waiting to be finished, and am therefore the January King/Queen of the friendly alien planet. :- )

Details: This applies to me. A new shawl was added to my many UFOs, and it is now also lying in the box. There are already 1 pair of socks, 3 cowl scarves, 1 cape, 1 granny blanket, 1 hat, 1 pair of baby shoes, 1 embroidery picture

Best of Leftovers in January: using leftover yarn is great
[X ] In January, I used up lots of colorful leftover yarn and thereby truly earned the title Best of Leftovers.

Details about the leftover yarn projects in January: I used well-aged yarn for little nests




Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner Slacker Conqueror in January
[X ] I didn’t buy any yarn in January and have therefore earned the title Yarn Emperor/Empress in January.

[X ] I haven’t bought any yarn for quite some time. The honorary title Yarn Emperor/Empress therefore absolutely and deservedly belongs to me. But the diet is over now; I’m going to buy yarn in February.
--> Please state the total time period. Embarrassing—my last purchase (just a small one) was in December

Busy Little Brownie in January
[X ] I was able to get done / finish / complete lots of handmade projects in January.
Details about that: I finally turned my placemats into something. All of them together made a wonderful cozy blanket for me



[X ] I was also very busy offline / in everyday life in January.
Write details here if you’d like to share: Finally started sorting out my closet

Forum King/Queen in the month of January
[X ] In January, I created (many) posts in the Crazypatterns forum, or at least one post.
[X ] In January, I created threads (one or more) in the Crazypatterns forum.
[X ] I took part in / congratulated people in the birthday threads.
[ X] I was part of the Crazypatterns handmade group and had fun with it. = The monthly project threads.
At least one checkmark is needed; that’s enough for the title Forum King/Queen. :- )

Pattern Optimization Champion + Hero/Heroine of the Authors = author title in January
[X ] I completed and uploaded at least one new pattern in January.
A lovely warm collar that I absolutely love. It keeps you wonderfully warm and is quick to put on and take off.
Here’s the pattern



[X ] In January, I revised and improved my product images / product texts / my shop.
I revised my pattern for my shawl. It now has a really great knitting chart, and there are no more abbreviations in the pattern. Knitting pattern for a large shawl



Rescuer of Recalcitrant Yarn / Recalcitrant Material
(this used to be called Stepchild Yarn Rescuer // Stepchild Material Rescuer)
[X ] In January, I used old or difficult yarn
and am therefore a rescuer of recalcitrant yarn / yarn rescuer.
This yarn had been lying in the box since 2014. Now it is on its way to Australia for the wild animals. It was great to work with, but the colors just really didn’t suit me, and I don’t think the little animals will mind. 



Frogging Monster Conqueror in the month of January
[ ] In January, I partly or completely unraveled an unfinished handmade project, or one or more UFOs, and then finished it after all. I am therefore a Frogging Monster Conqueror.
I tried out a new collar. The first attempt turned out super nice and has since been given to my friend. Then I knitted it with two other yarns, but it just wasn’t meant to be. I completely frogged both of them again. :-(  There will be no publication



Anything else you can think of, you can also write here.

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Disciplined “Stick-with-It” King/Queen: No UFOs here
[x ] I have no or hardly any UFOs because I always stay on track consistently and with discipline instead of switching between different projects.

Best with Scraps in January: Using leftover yarn is great
[ x] I used up lots of colorful leftover yarn in January and have truly earned the title “Best with Scraps.”
Details on the leftover yarn projects in January:
All pieces are made from leftover yarn (see photos below)

Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Empress / Inner Slacker Conqueror in January
[ ] I didn’t buy any yarn in January and have therefore earned the title “Yarn Empress” in January.
[ ] I haven’t bought any yarn in quite some time. The honorary title “Yarn Empress” therefore rightfully and deservedly belongs to me. But the diet is over now; I’ll be buying yarn in February.
--> Please specify the total duration.
[ ] I’d like to have the honorary title “Inner Slacker Conqueror,” because short yarn diets just aren’t enough. = The goal is one full year without buying yarn.
Please specify the total duration.
[ ] I’m working toward the title “Super Yarn Mountain Conqueror” = This is a really long and extensive yarn diet that continues after the “Inner Slacker Conqueror” title (one year without buying yarn).
--> As far as I know, no one is currently working toward the “Yarn Mountain Conqueror” title, but I’ll leave this here as motivation for the yarn diet. :- )
[x ] I’m joining the yarn diet starting January 1, 2020, and will then diet for either one month / one quarter / half a year or a full year, thereby earning the title “Yarn Empress” / “Quarter Empress” / “Half-Year Empress” / “Yarn Mountain Conqueror.”
Details are available here in this thread.


Hat and scarf for my husband


Lots of colorful bird nests

Gifts for a birth


a birthday gift 

a sweater for me


A voucher pig, or “Gutsch(w)ein” for short

Hello,

Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Empress / Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror in January
[ x ] I did not buy any yarn in January and have therefore earned the title Yarn Empress in January.
 
[ x ] I would like to have the honorary title Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror, because short yarn diets are simply not enough. = 1 whole year without buying yarn is the goal.
Since 01/01/2020

 [ x ] I am working on the title Super Yarn-Mountain Conqueror = This is a really long + extensive yarn diet that continues after the title Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror ( one year without buying yarn ).
--> As far as I know, no one is currently working on Yarn-Mountain Conqueror, but I’ll leave it here as motivation for the yarn diet. :- )

[ x ] I’m taking part in the yarn diet starting 1/1/2020 and will then diet for either one month / one quarter / half a year or a whole year and thereby earn the title Yarn Empress / Quarterly Empress / Half-Year Empress / Yarn-Mountain Conqueror.



Buying patterns in January: become Crazypatterns King/Queen
--> If you don’t want to share this, you can of course delete this part too.
 
[ x ] I bought 1-5 patterns in January.

 Wishlist Stocker-Upper / Watchlist Stocker-Upper

[ x ] My wishlist of patterns that I would like to have has grown (possibly considerably ), because I really enjoy clicking through the new patterns / bestsellers etc.


Busy Little Brownie in January

[ x ] I was able to get done / finish / complete many handmade projects in January.
Details: a highlighter bag, 1 Glitter Glotzi, 1 cuddly duck

Best wishes, Heike
 

disziplinierte(-r ) Dranbleiben-KönigIn: hier gibts keine Ufos
[ x] Ich habe keine bzw. kaum Ufos, weil ich immer konsequent und
diszipliniert dranbleibe, anstatt zwischen verschiedenen Projekten zu
wechseln.

Mein einziges "UFO" ist mein Stickbild, das ich aber als Langzeitprojekt betrachte. Es wird vor Ablauf dieses Jahres wahrscheinlich nicht fertig werden, da es wirklich viel Arbeit ist. Im Dezember bin ich damit wegen der Weihnachtsvorbereitungen nicht viel weitergekommen, aber jetzt im Januar habe ich mich wieder daran gemacht.Da das licht jetz tagsüber auch wieder heller ist, hoffe ich wieder besser voranzukommen. so sieht das Bild jetzt aus:


Reste-Beste im Januar: Wollreste verwenden ist super
[ x] Ich habe im Januar viele bunte Wollreste verarbeitet und habe mir damit den Titel Reste-Beste redlich verdient.
Details zu den Wollrest-Projekten im Januar:
Drei meiner fünf hochgeladenen Anleitungen (Maulwurf, Valentinsherz, Lesezeichen)sind aus Wollresten entstanden.
Außerdem habe ich viele Stoffreste verbrauchen können, weil ich Puppenkleidung für meine Enkelin genäht habe:




Shopping-Queen / -King im Januar:
Dieser Ehren-Titel ist für alle, die gerne Wolle kaufen. Fotos der sind immer super.
[x ] Ich habe im Januar nur dringend benötigte Wolle / dringend nötiges Material gekauft.
Wolldiät gibt´s bei mir nicht. Ich kaufe Wolle, wann immer ich sie benötige, aber ich bin diszipliniert und kaufe eigentlich nur projektbezogen. Allerdings bleibt da immer wieder Wolle übrig, so dass der Wollberg stetig in wenig wächst... Im Januar habe ich mit ein Paket Baumwollgarn in verschiedenen Farben gegönnt.(Geschenkgutschein zu Weihnachten) Die Projekte dazu spuken schon eine Zeit lang in meinem Kopf herum.

Anleitungen kaufen im Januar: Crazypatterns-KönigIn werden

Details:
[x ] Ich habe im Januar 1-5 Anleitungen gekauft.
Eine puppenkleid-Anleitung für die Puppenkleider meiner Enkelin.


Fleißiges Heinzelmännchen im Januar
[x ] Ich habe im Januar viele Handarbeiten erledigen / beenden / fertigstellen können.
Puppenkleidung für meine Enkelin und 5 Anleitungen.

Foren-KönigIn im Monat Januar
[x ] Ich habe im Monat Januar (viele ) Beiträge im Forum von Crazypatterns erstellt bzw. mindestens einen Beitrag erstellt.
[ ] Ich habe im Monat Januar Threads (einen oder mehrere ) im Forum von Crazypatterns erstellt.
[x ] Ich habe bei den Geburtstagsthreads mitgemacht / gratuliert.
[x ] Ich war bei der Crazypatterns-Handarbeitsgruppe dabei und hatte Spaß daran. = Die Monats-Projekt-Threads.
Es ist immer wieder schön zu sehen, was die anderen alles so erschaffen.
Mindestens ein Kreuzchen wird gebraucht, das reicht dann für den Titel ForenkönigIn. :- )

Anleitungs-Optimierungs-Champion + HeldIn der Autoren = Autoren-Titel im Januar
[x ] Ich habe im Januar mindestens eine neue Anleitung fertiggestellt und hochgeladen.
Details hier aufschreiben. Link und Bild erlaubt.
Ich konnte 5 Anleitungen hochladen:
Maulwurf Poldi (Tier des Jahres 2020)
Valentinsherz "Herz im Herz"
Pfau Percy
Lesezeichen Clown
Teddy (Bezug für Körnerkissen)
Das Lesezeichen habe ich als Einladung für einen Zirkusbesuch verwendet.

[ x] Ich habe im Januar die aktuellen saisonalen Themen (Valentinstag,
Ostern, Frühjahr etc.pp. ) bearbeitet und habe dazu eine Anleitung oder
auch mehrere hochgeladen.
Maulwurf = Tier des Jahres, Valentinsherz, Clown,
[x ] Ich habe im Januar eine Anleitung zu immer aktuellen
Dauerbrenner-Themen wie z.B. Wollreste / Garnreste, Mini-Projekte für
unterwegs, einfache / fernsehtaugliche Muster, Anfänger-Modelle, Tiere /
Amigurumi, tolle Deko, Einhörner, Eulen, Meerjungfrauen, Babyschuhe
etc. pp. hochgeladen oder auch überarbeitet.

[x ] Ich habe im Januar meine Produkt-Bilder / Produkt-Texte / meinen Shop überarbeitet und verbessert.
Ich bin gerade dabei, meine Anleitungen mit einem gültigen Impressum zu versehen.
[x ] Ich habe mich im Monat Januar als Autor weiterentwickelt.
Details hier aufschreiben.


Garten-Saison / Start in die Garten-Saison 2020
[ x] Ich hatte angenehme Kuscheldecken-Abende.
Details:
Das ist für mich das Schönste am Winter. jetzt habe ich ja auch noch einen Wärmebär, wenn mir kalt ist ;-)

[x ] Ich habe bereits mit dem Handarbeiten der Deko / der Geschenke / der
Bekleidung für Frühjahr / Ostern / Valentinstag begonnen.
siehe oben

Addendum from me:

• I’ve crocheted lots of leftover yarn (including some I didn’t like) for the nests.
• The hat was a UFO that’s now been finished.
• The yarn diet continues—I started in mid-December and haven’t reordered or bought anything since.

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UFO Queen in January / WIP Queen
[ ] In the month of January, I finished a UFO (= an unfinished object = a handmade project that may have been waiting to be finished for quite some time) or a WIP (work in progress = a handmade project in the making) and have therefore earned the title UFO Queen / WIP Queen in January.
Details about the respective UFO/WIP:

[ x] I was really very busy in January, finished several UFOs, and have truly earned the title UFO Queen/WIP Queen.
Details about the UFOs in January: The table runner had been missing a bit more than half since the fall; the shopping nets had been put on ice for a few weeks because of the Christmas gifts.

Alien Queen: more UFOs are always better
[ x] I have many UFOs / WIPs waiting to be finished, and am therefore January Queen of the friendly alien planet. :- )
Details: the two CALs and the knitted shawl are still in progress; one shawl will only move forward a little bit each month until the end of the year. There are still several unfinished things in the basket waiting to be completed.

Best of the Leftovers in January: using leftover yarn is great
[x ] I used up lots of colorful leftover yarn in January and have truly earned the title Best of the Leftovers.
Details about the leftover yarn projects in January: The snowflakes, an ice flower, a pair of wrist warmers, and the snowman were made from leftovers.

Shopping Queen / King in January:
This honorary title is for everyone who likes to buy yarn. Photos of it are always great.
[ x] In January I bought only urgently needed yarn / urgently needed materials.
Details:

[x ] I bought a new gradient yarn cake / gradient yarn / effect yarn / tempting yarn.
Details: I need the 2000 m gradient yarn cake for the CAL.

Buying patterns in January: become a Crazypatterns Queen

[ x] I bought more than 5 patterns in January.
Details: Patterns for shawls (CAL) and small things for Easter, hats, cowls, amigurumi.


Saved List / Wish List Cleaner
[x ] In the month of January, I reduced or emptied my saved list / wish list here on Crazypatterns for the patterns I would like by either buying or deleting the patterns.
Details: I bought several patterns from my saved list.

Wish List Builder / Saved List Builder
[ x] My wish list of patterns I would like has grown (possibly considerably), because I really enjoy clicking through the new patterns / bestsellers, etc.


Busy Little Brownie in January
[ x] I was able to take care of / finish / complete many handmade projects in January.
Details:
- finished crocheting the table runner (picture in the gallery)
- finished crocheting 2 shopping nets
- knitted 3 pairs of wrist warmers
- crocheted 14 small snowflakes and three larger ice flowers from Creative Bubble
- crocheted a little snowman with a hat and scarf (picture in the gallery)
[ x] I was also very busy offline / in normal everyday life in January.
Write details here, if you would like to share them:
I started decluttering my office and my craft room.


Forum Queen in the month of January
[x ] In the month of January, I wrote (many) posts in the Crazypatterns forum, or at least one post.
[ ] In the month of January, I created threads (one or more) in the Crazypatterns forum.
[ ] I took part in the birthday threads / offered congratulations.
[ x] I joined the Crazypatterns crafting group and had fun with it. = The monthly project threads.
At least one check mark is needed; that is enough for the title Forum Queen. :- )
Write details here.

Rescuer of Unruly Yarn / Unruly Materials
(this used to be called Stepchild Yarn Rescuer // Stepchild Material Rescuer)
[x ] I used old or difficult yarn in the month of January
and am therefore a rescuer of unruly yarn / yarn rescuer.
Details: The table runner was made from cotton that came from a colleague’s leftover stock and that I hadn’t known what to do with for a long time.

Garden Season / Start of the 2020 Garden Season
[x ] I had pleasant cozy-blanket evenings
Details:  on the sofa in front of the TV, of course always with a crochet or knitting project. For now I’m only using the balcony (where we live: the Läubli) to dry laundry.

You can also write down anything else that comes to mind here.

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Leftover Best in January: Using leftover yarn is great
[x ] I used lots of colorful leftover yarn in January and have truly earned the title Leftover Best.
Details:
My cushion was made from leftovers. The front is Tunisian crochet, and I knitted the back. 







Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Empress / Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror in January
[x ] I didn’t buy any yarn in January and therefore earned the title Yarn Empress in January.

[x ] I’m taking part in the yarn diet starting 1/1/2020 and will then diet for either one month / one quarter / half a year or a whole year
and thereby earn the title Yarn Empress / Quarterly Empress /
Half-Year Empress / Yarn-Mountain Conqueror.
You can find the details here in the thread.



Buying patterns in January: Become a Crazypatterns King/Queen

[x ] I bought 1–5 patterns in January.
Details:
Easter decorations

Forum King/Queen in the month of January

[x ] I congratulated people in the birthday threads.
[x ] I joined the Crazypatterns craft group and enjoyed it. = The monthly project threads.
At least one check mark is needed; that’s enough for the title Forum King/Queen. :- )

UFO King/Queen in January / WIP King/Queen
[ x ] In January, I finished a UFO (= an unfinished object = a craft project that may have been waiting to be completed for quite some time) or a WIP (work in progress = a craft project currently in progress) and have therefore earned the title of UFO King/Queen or WIP King/Queen for January.
Details on the respective UFO/WIP:

My sofa blanket is finally finished...



Scrap Master in January: Using up leftover yarn is great
[ x ] In January, I used up lots of colorful leftover yarn, which means I’ve truly earned the title of Scrap Master.
Details on the leftover yarn projects in January:

I crocheted nests and pouches for Australian Animal Rescue. Since color wasn’t a priority for this project, I was able to combine smaller scraps very well and significantly reduce my stash.



I also felt like making a new door decoration, and I had plenty of leftover yarn in stock for that, too.




Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Empress / Conqueror of My Inner Slacker in January
[ x ] I didn’t buy any yarn in January and have therefore earned the title “Yarn Empress” for January.

Forum Queen in January
[ x ] I joined the Crazypatterns craft group and had fun there. = The monthly project threads.
At least one check mark is needed; that’s enough to earn the title “Forum Queen.” :- )

Gardening Season / Start of the 2020 Gardening Season
[ x ] I had some cozy evenings under a blanket.
Details:

I tested my blanket extensively in the mostly gray weather and found it to be good

I’ve gone through everything once. Congratulations to everyone on a successful January. It’s great that you’ve all worked so hard crafting and donating to help animals. I think that’s fantastic, and it earns you lots of extra karma points.

Who’s still missing from the awards ceremony?

Thanks, Josefa! The awards ceremony is once again heartwarming and really motivating to keep going.

Thank you so much, Josefa, for all the titles. :)
It’s really fun to participate here, and it motivates me to keep at it.

Thank you so much for your wonderful awards ceremony, Josefa. You’re always coming up with new titles.

Josefa, thanks for the awards ceremony
I’m going to enjoy being the “Cuddle Queen” for a little while longer :-)
I really like your title creations.



Here, a little late, is a picture of the remaining January projects or those that haven’t been given away yet! 

Thank you so much for the great awards ceremony!

Dear Josefa,
Thank you so much for the wonderful awards ceremony, as always, and for your many creative titles! It’s always fun to read what you come up with.

I'm a little late this time :)

Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner Couch Potato Conqueror in January
[x] I didn't buy any yarn in January, so I've earned the title Yarn Emperor/Empress in January.

Busy little helper in January
[ ] I was able to get done / finish / complete lots of handicrafts in January.
Details about that:
[x] I was also very busy offline / in normal everyday life in January.
Write the details here, if you'd like to share them:

I started redesigning my kitchen.
There were also lots of zoo visits. 
The visits were mainly for a pair of marabous that have an egg in the nest for the first time and are busily incubating it:



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

Ganzan Crochet Poncho

@Wollbaerli,
I’ve added extra points for you for the photo.

@CreatOwl,
you’ve also received titles.

Thank you all for the kind words.

Oh, thanks, Josefa, for the extra points!

Thank you so much, dear Josefa :)

I really like “Zoo Queen.”

It was fun, as always.

I’m a little late... we’re already on vacation again :-))))

I’ve been on a yarn diet since December 15. In January, I crocheted the following from leftover yarn:
Snoopy,
2 guardian angels (2 attempts, and the prettier one will be a gift)
1 pirate sword
1 shopping net
I also sewed a pirate costume from fabric scraps. (The sword is being held by the Playmobil pirate in the photo :-)


And then there was also a hat for Anton.

If it’s too late, it’s no big deal

Titles for Arni are also ready.
It’s great that you’re all participating and having fun.
Who’s still missing?

Thank you so much, Josefa, for the great prizes. I like “Nestchen Queen.”

And I had to laugh so much at the title “Gutsch(w)ein Queen.” What a great title!

Thank you so much for the great titles.... “Vacation Queen” is lovely. :-)

Thank you both for the kind words.

Here we continue with the February projects:
February Projects + January Projects Part 2: The Crazypatterns Handicraft Group. (No advertising)