Final Stretch and Awards Ceremony // February Edition 2020

Dear users, dear authors,
and here we go with the final stretch and the awards ceremony for 2020.

If you’d like to read through the February projects again, you can do so via this link.

A little information about the final stretch and the awards ceremony:

Who can join in and how do you do it?
Copy the section in the post below between the asterisks into your text field / the reply field, then fill it out accordingly or
delete anything that doesn’t apply.

When will the awards ceremony take place?
Around March 4/5, 2020. All participants will be entered.

I’m “only” a user, not an author—can I still join in?
All users and all authors can participate. Simply write a post in the final-stretch thread and you’re in. Just join in.

Awarding titles: Everyone receives at least one honorary title. No one goes offline without a title or without extra bonus points
If someone had a lot of offline / everyday-life challenges in February, that can also be recognized, if desired, with a fitting honorary title or with extra karma points / bonus points. If necessary, I’ll invent a new honorary title.

Earn extra points / bonus points and improve your own karma:
- As always, there are extra
bonus karma 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 dear people as gifts or donated always earn extra karma points / bonus points, to appropriately
recognize the time / effort / energy required for 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 February / WIP King/Queen
[ ] In the month of February, I finished a UFO (= an unfinished object = a
handmade project that may have been waiting to be completed for quite a while) or one of my WIPs (work in progress = a handmade project in the making), and have therefore earned the title UFO King/Queen / WIP King/Queen in February.
Details about the respective UFO/WIP:

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

Alien King/Queen: more UFOs are always better
[ ] I have numerous UFOs / WIPs waiting to be finished, and
am therefore February 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 consistently and
disciplinedly stick with projects instead of switching between different
handmade projects.
Details:

Leftover Champion in February: using leftover yarn is always a good idea
[ ] In February I used up lots of colorful leftover yarn, and have truly earned the title Leftover Champion in February.
Details about the leftover-yarn projects in February:

Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror in February
[ ] I did not buy any yarn in the month of February and am therefore Yarn Emperor/Empress in February.
[ ] I haven’t bought any yarn for quite some time and am
therefore a well-deserved Yarn Empress. But the diet is over now; I will
buy yarn in the month of March.
--> Please state the total time period.
[ ] I would like to have the honorary title Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror, because short yarn diets simply aren’t enough. My goal is to make it through an entire year without buying yarn.
Please state the total time period.
[ ] I am working toward 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 toward Yarn-Mountain Conqueror, but I’ll leave it here as motivation for the yarn diet. :- )
[ ] I am joining the yarn diet starting January 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.
--> You can also join later or rejoin if you didn’t manage it starting January 1, 2020.

Shopping Queen / King in February
This honorary title is for everyone who likes buying yarn. Your own photos of the yarn are always great.
[ ] In the month of February I bought only yarn / materials that were truly urgently needed.
Details:
[ ] I significantly increased my stash of yarn or materials in February, and I had lots of fun doing it. :- )
Details:
[ ] I bought a new cake / gradient yarn / effect yarn / tempting yarn.
Details:

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

Crazypatterns staying loyal as a user and author
[ ] I enjoy buying a lot on Crazypatterns (for years) / like
downloading free patterns, and am therefore Loyalty King/Queen.
--> Would you like to write down the total number of patterns you have purchased / downloaded for free? If not, that’s okay too. Anyone who checks the box will definitely be honored, even without giving a quantity. Users who only or mostly download free patterns can also become Loyalty Queen.
If you like, you can write down how you found Crazypatterns, what you like or don’t like.
[ ] I have remained loyal to Crazypatterns as an author and have been part of it since ... .
-->Please state how long you have been part of it. If you like, you can write down details about it.

Bookmark List / Wish List Cleaner
[ ] In the month of February I reduced or emptied my bookmark list / wish list for the
patterns I would like to have by either buying or deleting the
patterns.
Details:

Wish List Expander / Bookmark List Expander
[ ] My wish list of patterns I would like to have has grown (possibly
significantly), because I really enjoy clicking through the new
patterns / bestsellers / the authors’ shops, etc.
Details:

Sock Queen / Sock King in February
[ ] In the month of February 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 this with the help of suitable patterns or similar. Every step counts.
Please write details here in the thread.

Busy Little Helper in February
[ ] I was able to complete / finish / wrap up many handmade projects in February.
Details about this:
[ ] I was also very busy offline / in normal everyday life in February.
Write details here if you would like to share:

Forum King/Queen in the month of February
[ ] In the month of February I created (many) posts in the Crazypatterns forum or at least created one post.
[ ] In the month of February I created threads (one or more) in the forum of Crazypatterns.
[ ] I participated in the birthday threads / congratulated people.
[ ] I took part in the Crazypatterns handmade group and enjoyed 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 February
[ ] I completed at least one new pattern in February and uploaded it to Crazypatterns.
--> Write details here. Link and image allowed.
[ ] In February I worked on the current seasonal topics (Valentine’s Day, Easter, spring, etc.) and uploaded one pattern or even several for them.
--> Write details here. Link and image allowed.
[ ] In February I uploaded or revised a pattern on always-current
evergreen topics such as leftover yarn / yarn scraps / scrap yarn,
mini projects for on the go, simple / TV-friendly patterns,
beginner models, animals / amigurumi, great decorations, unicorns, owls,
mermaids, baby shoes, etc.
--> Write details here. Link and image allowed.
[ ] In February I revised or improved my product images / product texts / my shop.
--> Write details here. Link and image allowed.
[ ] I developed further as an author in the month of February.
--> Write details here. The author decides whether development has taken place.
[ ] In the month of February I used the advertising threads / other CP advertising options.
--> Write details here if you would like to share.

Wallflower Rescuer in February
[ ] I finally completed my currently oldest (purchased or also free
downloaded) pattern, or a pattern that had been untouched for a long time, and am therefore a well-deserved Wallflower Rescuer.
Details:

Rescuer of the Stubborn Yarn / of the Stubborn Material
(it used to be called Stepchild Yarn Rescuer // Stepchild Material Rescuer)
[ ] I processed old or difficult yarn in the month of February
and am therefore a Yarn Rescuer
Details:
[ ] I processed old or difficult material (paper or
fabric, etc.) in February and am therefore a Material Rescuer /
Fabric Rescuer.
Details:

Frogging Monster Conqueror in the month of February
[ ] In the month of February I partially or even completely unraveled an unfinished handmade project / an unfinished project, or one or several UFOs, and then finished it/them after all. I am therefore a Frogging Monster Conqueror.
Details:

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

Garden season / Start of the 2020 garden season
[ ] I had pleasant cozy-blanket evenings.
Details:
[ ] I made use of sunny moments (if there were any) and had lots of fun in the garden / in the park / on the balcony, etc.
Details:
[ ] I had / have also made preparations beyond handicrafts for spring / Easter / vacation, etc.
Details:
[ ] I have already started making the decorations / gifts / clothing for spring / Easter / vacation.



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

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Awards ceremony for the February projects
sorted alphabetically:

Arni is a winner and has won
For you, of course, there are February titles too:
- UFO Queen,
- Runner Queen, Christmas Queen, Reindeer Queen
- Best of the Leftovers, Birthday Cake Queen
- Wool Empress
I wish you a relaxed March.

bergli is a winner and has won
I have these February titles for you:
- Newbie Queen: Nice to have you joining in too.
- Alpaca Queen / Queen of washing, carding, and spinning wool. Wow :- )
- UFO Queen / Jacket Queen
I hope you have lots of fun in March, and it would be lovely if you join in again.

CreatOwl is a winner and has won
I have these February titles for you:
- Wool Empress for the wool diet
- Loyalty Queen / loyal designer: Nice that you’ve been with us for years.
- Sock Queen
- hardworking everyday brownie
- Shelf Queen
- Chick Queen / Zoo Queen
Extra points for the photos.
I wish you a wonderful March.

Fun-Design is a winner and has won
I have these February titles for you:
- Best of the Leftovers, Felted Wool Queen, Wildlife Care Queen
- Shopping Queen
- hardworking craft brownie
- Sewing Machine Queen
- hardworking everyday brownie, Canning Queen
Nice that you were able to upload a new pattern, improve your patterns, and use the advertising threads.
- Frog Monster Queen: it will work out yet
- Snuggly Blanket Queen
- Zoo Queen
Extra points for photos and animal help / free pattern.
I wish you a successful March.

Haekeltrulla is a winner and has won
Of course I have titles for you too:
- Wool Empress in February. Good luck with the rest of your wool diet.
- Crazypatterns Queen
- Loyalty Queen / loyal user and diligent buyer + diligent pattern maker :-)
- hardworking craft brownie
- Forum Queen
- Frog Monster Conqueror
I wish you a magical March.

Mowi19 is a winner and has won
I have these titles for you:
- UFO Queen for the sweater
- Best of the Leftovers
- Doll Skirt Queen, Matching Outfit Queen
- Wool Empress for the wool diet in February
- Loyalty Queen / loyal designer. Nice that you’ve been here for years and have been able to celebrate your shop anniversary several times.
- Hardworking Craft Brownie for numerous crafts in February
- hardworking Forum Queen
- It’s not quite enough for the designer title, but it’s great that you were able to upload a pattern, cover the evergreen topics, and join in the advertising threads.
- Wool Rescuer
- Snuggly Blanket Queen
- Balcony Queen
Extra points for the photos and the crafts you gave away.
I wish you a pleasant March.

RuthK is a winner and has won
I have these titles for you:
- Keep-at-it Queen for the embroidery picture. It looks really good.
- Best of the Leftovers in February
- Loyalty Queen / loyal designer: Nice that you’ve been part of this for years and have established yourself here.
- extra hardworking Forum Queen
- It’s not quite enough for the Heroine of the Designers title this month, but next month it will be again. It’s great that you were able to upload several patterns for leftover yarn, covering seasonal topics and evergreen topics, and that you used the advertising threads.
- Snuggly Blanket Queen
It’s also great that you’ve already started with seasonal decorations for Easter / spring, etc. Extra points for the photos, of course.
I wish you a pleasant March.

Wollbaerli is a winner and has won
I have these February titles for you:
- Rainbow Queen
- UFO Queen
- Best of the Leftovers
- Wool Empress
If you have to interrupt your wool diet in March, you can still start over again anytime.
- Crazypatterns Queen
- Watchlist and Wish List Cleaner
- Wish List Booster / Watchlist Booster
- hardworking craft brownie
- Forum Queen
- Lazy Daisy Stitch Queen: Nice that you were able to learn something new in February.
- Snuggly Blanket Queen
- Decoration Queen: Great that you’re already working on the Easter decorations.
Extra points, of course, for the photos and for the crafts you gave away.
I wish you a stress-free March.

Wollefaden is a winner and has won
I have these titles for you:
- Best of the Leftovers for numerous leftover-yarn crafts
- Wool Empress for the wool diet
- Loyalty Queen
- Hardworking Craft Brownie
- Forum Queen
- Wallflower Rescuer
- I-cord Queen: Nice that you were able to learn something new in February.
- Easter Bunny Queen: Great that you were already able to start on the Easter decorations.
Extra points, of course, for the photos and the crafts you gave away.

Then I'll get started:
My embroidery picture is growing slowly but steadily.

disciplined Stick-With-It King/Queen: no UFOs here
[x ] I have no or hardly any UFOs, because I always stick with projects consistently and
in a disciplined way instead of switching between different
handmade projects.


Best at Leftovers in February: using leftover yarn is always a good idea
[x ] In February I used up lots of colorful leftover yarn and have well and truly earned the title Best at Leftovers in February.
Details about the leftover-yarn projects in February:
All 3 patterns that I uploaded in February were made from leftover yarn


Crazypatterns staying loyal as a user and author
[ ] I like buying (for years ) on Crazypatterns and a lot / like downloading
free patterns, and am therefore a Loyalty King/Queen
--> Would you like to write down the total number of patterns you have bought / downloaded for free? If not, that's
okay too. Anyone who checks a box will definitely be honored, even without
a quantity. Users who only or mostly download free patterns
can also become Loyalty Queen.
If you like, you can write down how you found Crazypatterns, what you like or don't like.
[x ] I have remained loyal to Crazypatterns as an author and have been part of it since 2015... .
-->Please state how long you have been part of it. If you like, you can write down details about it.
I uploaded my first pattern in October 2015, but I only really got started a year later, in September 2016.



Forum King/Queen in the month of February
[x ] In the month of February I created (many ) posts in the Crazypatterns forum or at least one post.
[x ] In the month of February I created threads (one or more ) in the Crazypatterns forum.
[x ] I participated in / posted congratulations in the birthday threads.
[x ] I took part in the Crazypatterns handicraft 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 February
[x ] In February I completed at least one new pattern and uploaded it to Crazypatterns.
--> Write down details here. Link and image allowed.
I uploaded 3 patterns in February:

The “Peacock Princess” evening dress for dress-up dolls

Small “Easter Nest” door wreath

And on the last day of February:Easter decoration “Heartfelt Little Chickens”

[x ] In February I worked on the current seasonal themes (Valentine's Day, Easter, spring, etc. ) and uploaded a pattern
or even several for them.
--> Write down details here. Link and image allowed
The door wreath and the little chickens are Easter patterns

[x ] In February I uploaded or also revised a pattern on always-current
perennial topics such as leftover yarn / yarn scraps / scrap yarn,
mini projects for on the go, simple / TV-friendly patterns,
beginner models, animals / amigurumi, great decorations, unicorns, owls,
mermaids, baby shoes, etc. pp.
--> Write down details here. Link and image allowed.
see above
[ ] In February I revised or improved my product images / product texts / my shop.
--> Write down details here. Link and image allowed.
[ ] In the month of February I developed further as an author.
--> Write down details here. The author decides whether development has taken place.
[x ] In the month of February I used the advertising threads / other CP advertising opportunities.
--> Write down details here, if you would like to share.
I take part in the advertising threads almost every day and love them!



Gardening season / start of the 2020 gardening season
[ x] I had pleasant cozy-blanket evenings.

[ x] I have already started crafting the decorations / gifts / clothing for spring / Easter / vacation.

I’ll go next then.

UFO King/Queen in February/
In February, I finally finished knitting my sweater (a long-standing UFO). Photo below.

Leftover Star in February:
In February, I knitted up some colorful leftover yarn:

• a little skirt for my granddaughter and a doll skirt in a matching look
  

Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Emperor/Empress /
I haven’t bought any yarn since mid-December, so I am Yarn Emperor/Empress in February.

I would like the honorary title Inner Slacker Conqueror, because short yarn diets simply aren’t enough. My goal is to make it through a whole year without buying yarn—from December 2019 to December 2020.

Crazypatterns loyalty as a user and author
I enjoy buying and selling on Crazypatterns (for over 3 years), and on March 1 I’m celebrating my 3-year shop anniversary here, now with over 80 patterns.


Busy Little Helper in February
In February, I was able to get done / finish / complete lots of handmade projects.

• The cowl for my husband
• My sweater
  
  
• Collar scarf made from sock yarn for my friend’s birthday
  
  
• Little skirt for my granddaughter’s birthday
  
  
• Little skirt for her doll in a matching look
  
  

Forum King/Queen in the month of February
In February, I created (many) posts in the Crazypatterns forum.
In February, I created threads (one or more) in the forum on Crazypatterns.
I joined in / offered congratulations in the birthday threads.
I took part in the Crazypatterns crafting group and enjoyed it. = The monthly project threads.
= I was part of everything.

Author title
In February, I completed at least one new pattern and uploaded it to Crazypatterns.
The adjustable scarf + collar - link to the pattern


In February, I uploaded a pattern for evergreen topics that are always popular, such as leftover yarn / yarn scraps / leftover wool,
mini projects for on the go, simple / TV-friendly patterns, beginner-friendly designs, uploaded
The scarf collar fits all of these topics.

In February, I used the advertising threads and other CP advertising opportunities.


Rescuer of Stubborn Yarn / Stubborn Material
In February, I worked with old or difficult yarn
and am therefore a yarn rescuer
The cowl for my husband was such stash yarn, and so was my sweater. It has finally found a use.


Garden Season / Start of the 2020 Garden Season
I had pleasant cozy-blanket evenings with my knitting needles.

I made use of sunny moments (when there were any) and had lots of fun on my neighbor’s balcony—with my knitting needles.

I have already started handmaking the gifts / the clothing for my granddaughter.
For her birthday she is getting a colorful little skirt, and her doll is getting one too—in a matching look.

Best of the Leftovers in February: Using leftover yarn is always a good idea
[x ] I used up lots of colorful leftover yarn in February, and with that I truly earned the title Best of the Leftovers in February.

I knitted and crocheted collars, a cowl and matching wrist warmers, a little devil (birthday gift), and Easter decorations.

Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner Slacker Conqueror in February
[x ] I did not buy any yarn in February and am therefore Yarn Emperor/Empress in February.

[x ] I have been taking part in the yarn diet since January 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.



Staying loyal to Crazypatterns as a user
[x ] I enjoy buying a lot on Crazypatterns (and have for years) / like
downloading free patterns and am therefore Loyalty King/Queen



Busy Little Helper in February
[x ] I was able to complete many craft projects in February.

1 collar for my husband, 2 collars for me, a cowl and wrist warmers, a little devil as a birthday gift, 1 colorful bunny for Easter, and several baby shoes


Forum King/Queen in the month of February
[x ] I took part in the Crazypatterns craft group and had fun with it. = The monthly project threads.



Wallflower Rescuer in February
[x ] I finally finished a pattern that had been left
unworked for quite a while and am therefore a well-deserved
Wallflower Rescuer.

I had had the pattern for my Easter decorations for 2 years, but never had the time. Now it finally worked out. 



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

For my husband's collar, I knitted an I-cord edge for the first time.
I am totally thrilled with it because it looks great.
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[x ] I have already started making the decorations for Easter.

I crocheted the Easter bunny as a decoration for myself.



My collar

Here are some more pictures. 


Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner Sloth Conqueror in February
[x] I didn’t buy any yarn in the month of February, so I am the Yarn Emperor/Empress in February.

Crazypatterns loyalty as a user and author
x] I have stayed loyal to Crazypatterns as an author and have been a member since 02/21/2017.
-->Please state how long you have been a member. If you like, you can write down details about it.

Sock Queen / Sock King in February
[x] I worked on new socks in the month of February and, if applicable, also finished at least one pair.


Busy Brownie in February
[x] I was also very busy offline / in everyday life in February.
Write details here, if you’d like to share them:

My kitchen got two small Kallax shelves.
I also took lots of photos of the marabou chick at Frankfurt Zoo—one of them:

UFO King/Queen in February / WIP King/Queen

I knitted a jacket using my own alpaca wool (which I washed, carded, and spun myself)—it keeps me very warm in the evenings; so nice and cozy and warm.
I started at the beginning of winter (where was and is winter?) and now it’s finally finished. I’m so happy.

Best of Leftovers in February: using leftover yarn is always a good idea
[ x ] In February, I used up lots of colorful leftover yarn and truly earned the title Best of Leftovers in February.

Details about the leftover yarn projects in February:
Using leftover felting wool, I crocheted a den for wildlife care.

Shopping Queen / King in February
[ x ] I bought a new cake yarn / gradient yarn / effect yarn / tempting yarn.
Details:
I just couldn’t ignore this wonderful thing... 




Busy Little Brownie in February
[ x ] I was able to get done / finish / complete lots of handmade projects in February.
Details about that:
A pair of pot holders for my mother-in-law pushed the sewing machine to its limits; I had to sew the edging by hand. For the last seam, they were simply too thick...


[ x ] I was also very busy offline / in normal everyday life in February.
Write the details here if you’d like to share them:

My mother-in-law was raving about preserved goose meat from the “good old days”... so I made her a few jars.

Pattern Optimization Champion + Authors’ Hero = author title in February
[ x ] In February, I completed at least one new pattern and uploaded it to Crazypatterns.
--> Write details here. Link and image allowed.

For wildlife care, I posted this free pattern for felted crochet 

The link to the pattern: https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/58988/filzhoehle-fuer-den-tierschutz-kostenlose-anleitung-zum-haekelfilzen



[ x ] In February, I revised or improved my product images / product texts / my shop.

--> Write details here. Link and image allowed.
I updated the texts for a few patterns—though that’s only the beginning.

[ x ] In the month of February, I used the promotional threads / other CP promotional opportunities.
--> Write details here if you’d like to share them.
I like using the threads here.

Frog Monster Tamer in the month of February
[ ] In the month of February, I unraveled an unfinished handmade item / an unfinished project, or one UFO or even several, partially or completely, and then finished it after all. So I am a Frog Monster Tamer.
Details:

I think I was the Frog Monster Queen—but without achieving any result... I didn’t tame anything there.

Gardening Season / Start of Gardening Season 2020
[ x ] I had cozy blanket evenings.
Details:
The weather drove me under the cozy blanket on quite a few evenings...

[ x  ] I made use of sunny moments (where available) and had lots of fun in the garden / in the park / on the balcony, etc.
Details:

After a long time, we went to the zoo again, in perfect weather. 
It was really lovely. 

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

After Christmas is, thankfully, before Christmas:

I didn’t finish the table runner last year.


Scrap Queen in February: Using up leftover yarn is always a good idea
[X ] I used up lots of colorful leftover yarn in February and have thus truly earned the title of Scrap Queen in February.
Details on the leftover yarn projects in February:
The mini birthday cake was made entirely from leftovers:


Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Empress / Conqueror of My Inner Slacker in February
[X ] I didn’t buy any yarn in February, so I’m the “Yarn Empress” for February.

I haven’t bought any yarn since December 15 

Hello,

Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner-Enemy Conqueror in February
[ X ] I did not buy any yarn in February and am therefore Yarn Empress in February.

[ X ] I would like to have the honorary title Inner-Enemy Conqueror, because short yarn diets are simply not enough. My goal is to make it through a whole year without buying yarn.
since 01/01/2020
[ X  ] I am working toward the title Super Yarn Mountain Conqueror = This is a really long + extensive yarn diet that continues after the title
Inner-Enemy Conqueror ( one year without buying yarn ) has been achieved.
--> As far as I know, no one is currently working toward 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 January 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 February: become Crazypatterns King/Queen

[ X ] I bought more than 5 patterns in February.
Details:

Crazypatterns Staying loyal as a user and author
[ X ] I like buying on Crazypatterns (for years) and buy a lot / like downloading
free patterns, and am therefore Loyalty King/Queen
over 200 purchased patterns

Hardworking Brownie in February
[ X ] I was able to finish / complete / wrap up a lot of handmade projects in February.
Details:
1 angel wing keychain
1 llama
1 pig bag charm
1 sweater

Forum King/Queen in the month of February
[ X ] I created at least one post in February.

Frog Monster Conqueror in the month of February
[ X ] In February I partially or completely unraveled an unfinished handmade item / an unfinished project, or one UFO or even several, and then finished it after all. I am therefore a Frog Monster Conqueror.
Details: I frogged one UFO and used some of the yarn in my sweater.

Best, Heike

UFO Queen/King in February / WIP Queen/King
My WIP, the Rainbow shawl, was finished in February.

Best of Leftovers in February: using leftover yarn is always a good idea
I used leftover yarn for the mini baskets and little hearts, and also for the “Kitten” doily

Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror in February
Since January 15, I haven’t bought any more yarn.
Unfortunately, in March I have to buy 50g of crochet thread as an emergency for the Mystery CAL, because the colors I have just don’t match.


Buying patterns in February: become Crazypatterns Queen/King
[x] I bought more than 5 patterns in February, mainly for decorations, but also for the headband.

Crazypatterns staying loyal as a user and author
[x] I like buying (since 2016) on Crazypatterns and very/too much / I like downloading
free patterns and am therefore Loyalty Queen/King

Watchlist / Wishlist Cleaner
[x] In February I reduced my watchlist / wishlist for the
patterns I would like to have, but there are still far too many.

Wishlist Filler / Watchlist Filler
[x] My wishlist of patterns I would like to have has grown a little
  because I really enjoy clicking through the new
patterns / bestsellers / the authors’ shops, etc.

Hardworking Brownie in February
[x] I was able to take care of / finish / complete many handmade projects in February.
Details:
- crocheted and gifted a mini “Kitten” doily
- crocheted and gifted 2 little hearts
- 6 mini baskets, one of them already gifted
- 1 crochet net as a gift for a friend abroad
- finished knitting the “Rainbow” shawl as a WIP
- set made of alpaca yarn: wrist warmers and headband (photo shown)

Forum Queen/King in the month of February
[x] In February I created posts in the Crazypatterns forum, or at least one post.

[x] I took part in the Crazypatterns crafting group and had fun. = The monthly project threads.

Learned something new in February
[x] I learned something new in February (e.g., a new technique /
a new type of stitch / a new kind of craft, etc.) and am therefore a winner. :-) To decorate the baskets, I needed the daisy stitch and had to look it up again.

Gardening Season / Start of the 2020 Gardening Season
[x] I had cozy blanket evenings.

[x] I have already started crafting the decorations and gifts for Easter.






It didn’t exactly turn out to be a “rainbow”…

I’ve finished the awards ceremony.
You can find the awards ceremony here in this thread in the third post from the top.

Congratulations to all of you for your hard work in February and your imaginative projects. :- )

Who’s still missing, or did I forget anything?

Your titles are at least as imaginative as our projects, Josefa! Thank you so much!

Thank you so much for the great titles, dear Josefa :)

I like “Chick Queen” best.

And once again: The awards ceremony is so heartwarming—thank you so, so much! Such encouragement is especially helpful and motivating right now, during the COVID-19 pandemic! (Fortunately, it has nothing to do with viruses!)

Thank you so much, Josefa—that sounds very motivating again. It’s always nice to be here. :) It makes up for the craft group I unfortunately don’t have locally. “Matching Outfit Queen”—that made me smile.

Dear Josefa, thank you for your comforting words about Ribblemonster-Queen.
It was a lot of fun again.

Thanks for all the titles—I was really happy about them 😀
It’s nice when you share a hobby and then get titles (Newbie Queen, Alpaca Queen, Jacket Queen) on top of that.
Thank you so much.

I really hope I’ll be able to join in again next month.

 

Glad you enjoyed it. :-)

Click here to continue:
March Projects + February Projects Part 2: The Crazypatterns crafting group. (No advertising)