Final Sprint and Awards Ceremony // April Edition 2020

Dear users, dear authors,
it’s time for the final sprint and awards ceremony.

You can read up on the April projects again in the link.
May projects and April projects Part 2: The Crazypatterns Handicrafts Group (No advertising)

Info about the final sprint / awards ceremony:

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

When will the awards ceremony take place?
Around May 6/7, 2020. All participants will be entered. Nobody goes offline without a title.

I’m “only” a user here, not a Crazypatterns author; can I still join in?
All users and all authors can join in. Just write a post here in the final sprint thread, and you’ll be part of the April awards ceremony.

April title awards: Everyone receives at least one honorary title.
If someone had many challenges offline / in everyday life in April, that can also be recognized, at the request of the respective user / author, with a suitable honorary title or even with extra bonus points. If necessary, I’ll invent a title.

Earn extra points / bonus points and improve your own karma: Here’s how it’s done.
- For uploaded photos / pictures (only your own), there are extra
bonus karma points as always. Please do not upload third-party images / images that don’t belong to you / images from somewhere on the internet. These will be deleted.
- Finished handmade items that are given to dear people as gifts or donated will, of course, always earn you extra karma points / bonus points, to properly recognize the time / effort / energy required for them.
--> Please provide the relevant details here in this thread.
- Feedback for the Crazypatterns authors (e.g., in the form of reviews, comments, etc.) is always rewarded with extra points.
--> Please write down details if applicable.

Template to copy in the post directly below.

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Stay brave even during the coronavirus pandemic: Become a Perseverance King/Queen
[ ] I am and will stay brave, meet the current requirements (disinfecting, washing hands, keeping my distance, staying home, wearing masks, etc. ), do not lose courage, and hope for the best.

UFO King/Queen in April / WIP King/Queen
[ ] In April I finished one of my UFOs (= an unfinished object = an
unfinished handmade project that may have been waiting to be finished for quite a while ) or one of my WIPs (work in progress = a handmade project in progress, a project that had been worked on for a longer time ), and therefore earned the title UFO King/Queen / WIP King/Queen in April.
Details about the respective UFO/WIP:

[ ] I was very diligent in April, finished several of my UFOs, and have therefore truly earned the title UFO King/Queen/WIP King/Queen.
Details about the finished UFOs in April:

King/Queen of the long-term project: still in progress or already finished
[ ] I have been working for some time on a larger / extensive long-term project and keep diligently working on it.
Details about the long-term project:

[ ] I was able to finish a long-term project.
Details about the finished long-term project:

Alien King/Queen: more UFOs are better.
[ ] I have many UFOs / WIPs still waiting to be finished, and
therefore I am April King/Queen of the friendly alien planet. :- )
There are bonus points for a truly large number of UFOs.
Details:

Disciplined Staying-on-Track King/Queen: no UFOs here.
[ ] I actually have no, or hardly any, UFOs because I always stick consistently and with discipline to my current projects instead of switching between several different handmade projects.
Details:

Best with Leftovers in April: affordable and colorful is great
[ ] In the month of April I used up lots of colorful leftover yarn and have truly earned the title Best with Leftovers in April.
Leftover yarn project details:

Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror in April 2020
[ ] I did not buy any yarn in April and am therefore Yarn Emperor/Empress of the month of April.
[ ] I have not bought any yarn for quite some time and am
therefore deservedly Yarn Empress. But the diet is over now; I will buy yarn in the month of April.
--> Please state the total period of the yarn diet.
[ ] I would like to have the truly desirable honorary title Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror, because short/quick yarn diets now and then simply are not enough. My goal is to hold out for (at least ) a whole year without buying yarn.
Please state the total period.
[ ] I am working toward the title Super Yarn-Mountain Conqueror = This is a long + very thorough yarn diet that continues after the honorary title
Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror ( = a whole year without buying yarn ).
--> As far as I know, no one is currently working toward Yarn-Mountain Conqueror, but I’ll leave this here as motivation for shorter yarn diets. :- )
[ ] I am joining the yarn diet starting January 1, 2020, and will
either diet for one month at a time / a whole quarter / half a year or a whole year and thereby earn the title or titles Yarn Empress/Quarterly Empress/Half-Year Empress/Yarn-Mountain Conqueror.
Details are here in the thread.
--> You can also join, or rejoin, later if you did not manage it starting January 1, 2020.

Shopping Queen / King in April
This title is for everyone who likes buying yarn. Your own photos of the yarn are always great, too.
[ ] I bought only truly urgently needed yarn / urgently needed material in April, e.g., to finish a current project.
Details:
[ ] I (significantly ) restocked my supply of yarn or materials in the month of April, and I had a lot of fun doing it. :- )
Details:
[ ] I bought a delightful new bobbel / beautiful gradient yarn / novelty yarn / tempting yarn.
Details:

Buying patterns in April: Become a Crazypatterns King/Queen
--> If you do not want to share this, you can of course delete this part too.
[ ] In the month of April I did not buy any new pattern, or only downloaded free patterns.
Details:
[ ] I bought 1-5 patterns in the month of April.
Details:
[ ] I bought more than 5 patterns in the month of April.
Details:
Thank you to everyone who buys patterns here.

Watchlist / Wish List Cleaner-Upper
[ ] In the month of April I reduced or emptied my watchlist / wish list for the
patterns I would like / would like to have / would like to buy by either buying or deleting these patterns.
Details:

Wish List Builder / Watchlist Builder
[ ] My wish list of patterns that I would like to have / would like to make has grown, because I have a lot of fun clicking through the new
patterns / bestsellers / the authors’ shops, etc.
Details:

Sock Queen / Sock King in April
[ ] I worked on new socks in April and, if applicable, also finished at least one pair.
--> For this title, it is enough if you made an effort to work on new socks / new sock techniques or to learn this using suitable patterns / videos or similar. Every little step counts with socks.
Please write details here in the thread.

Hardworking Brownie in April
[ ] In April I was able to take care of / finish / complete many of my handmade projects.
Details about that:
[ ] I was also very diligent offline / in everyday life in the month of April.
Write details here if you would like to share them:

Forum King/Queen in the month of April
[ ] In April I created (possibly even many ) posts in the Crazypatterns forum, or created at least one post.
[ ] In April I created threads (one or several ) in the forum of Crazypatterns.
[ ] I joined in the birthday threads / congratulated users and authors.
[ ] I took part in the Crazypatterns Handmade Group and had fun with it. = The respective monthly project threads.
--> At least one checkmark is needed; that is enough for the title Forum King/Queen. :- ) The more checkmarks, the nicer, of course :- )

Pattern Optimization Champion and Hero/Heroine of the Authors = Author Title in April
[ ] I completed and uploaded at least one new pattern in April.
--> Write details here. Link and image allowed.
[ ] In April I worked on the current seasonal topics (Easter, spring, summer, Pentecost, etc. ) and uploaded one new pattern or several for them.
--> Write details here. Link and image allowed.
[ ] In the month of April I uploaded or revised a new pattern on the always-current
evergreen topics such as leftover yarn / yarn scraps / remnant yarn,
mini projects for on the go/in between, simple beginner-friendly / TV-friendly patterns / models, cute animals / adorable amigurumi, great decor, trendy animals, unicorns, owls, trendy mermaid blankets, delightful baby shoes, etc.
--> Write details here. Link and image allowed.
[ ] In the month of April I revised or improved the product images for my patterns / product texts / my shop.
--> Write details here. Link and image allowed.
[ ] I developed further as an author in April.
--> Write details here in the thread. The respective author decides whether development has taken place.
[ ] In April I used the advertising threads / other CP advertising options.
--> Write details here if you would like to share this.

Wallflower Rescuer in April
[ ] I finally made / finished my oldest (purchased or also free
downloaded ) pattern and am therefore a deserving Wallflower Rescuer.
Details:

Rescuer of the Stubborn Yarn / of the Stubborn Material
(formerly called Stepchild Yarn Rescuer // Stepchild Material Rescuer )
[ ] I worked up old or difficult yarn in April
and am therefore a deserving Yarn Rescuer
Details:
[ ] In the month of April I used old / difficult material (paper, photo cardstock, or fabric, etc.  ) and am therefore a deserving Material Rescuer / Fabric Rescuer.
Details:

Frogging Monster Conqueror in April
[ ] In April I partially or even completely (several times ) unraveled an unfinished handmade project / a project or one or several UFOs and then still successfully finished it. I am therefore a Frogging Monster Conqueror.
Details:

Learned something new in April
[ ] In the month of April I learned something new (e.g., a new technique /
a new type of stitch / a new type of handcraft or similar ) and am therefore a winner. :- )
Details:

Gardening season / Start of the 2020 gardening season
[ ] I had pleasant cozy-blanket evenings / had fun crafting in front of the TV.
Details:
[ ] I used sunny moments (if there were any ) and had lots of fun in the garden / on the balcony, etc.
Details:
[ ] I had / have also made preparations beyond crafting for spring / Pentecost / summer, etc.
Details:
[ ] I have already started crafting the decor / gifts / clothing for spring / summer / Pentecost.

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

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Awards ceremony for the March projects
sorted alphabetically:

Arni is a winner and has won
I have these April titles for you:
- Brave Queen of Perseverance
- hardworking mask seamstress
- Fabric Queen / Sewing Queen
- Long-Term Project Queen / Nativity Figures Queen
- Best of the Leftovers in April
- Children’s Kitchen Queen / Fruit Queen / Pizza Queen / Teddy Queen / Unicorn Queen
- Clock Queen
Of course, there are extra points for pictures and gifted handmade items
- Wool Empress for successfully sticking to the wool diet in April
- Quarterly Empress for three months of wool diet
I wish you at least as successful a May.

Bergli is a winner and has won
I have titles for you too:
- brave Queen of Perseverance
- Spinning Queen
- Alpaca Queen
- Queen of the Long-Term Project
As soon as you’re done unraveling and knitting, I’ll crown you Taming-the-Frogging-Monster Champion.
I wish you a pleasant May.

CreatOwl is a winner and has won
I have these titles for you:
- brave Queen of Perseverance
- UFO Queen, Tablecloth Queen, Queen of the Long-Term Project
- Wool Empress in April
- Quarterly Empress for three months of wool diet
- Hardworking Crafting Brownie
- Hardworking Everyday Brownie
- Forum Queen in April
It’s great that you were able to upload new patterns in April while covering seasonal topics as well as evergreen topics, and that you used the promotional threads.
- Balcony Queen
- Snuggle Blanket Queen
- Potato Plant Queen
There are extra points for the photos.
I wish you a wonderful May.

Fun-Design is a winner and has won
I have titles for you too:
- brave Queen of Perseverance
- Shopping Queen for online yarn shopping
- Glitter Bobbel Queen
- Hardworking Crafting Brownie
- Keyhole Scarf Queen
- Hardworking Everyday Brownie
- Shampoo Bar Queen
- Queen of Living Room Renovation
- Queen of Pretty Photos, always looks fantastic
There are extra points for photos and gifted handmade items
- Forum Queen
- Garden Queen, Flower Queen, Plant Queen, Queen of Cuttings in the Sunroom
I wish you a wonderful May.

Mowi19 is a winner and has won
I have titles for you too:
- brave Queen of Perseverance
- UFO Queen
- Doll Queen
- Best of the Leftovers
- Sock Queen, Hat Queen
- Taming-the-Frogging-Monster Champion
There are extra points for photos and gifted handmade items
- Wool Empress in April
- Quarterly Empress for three months of wool diet
- Hardworking Crafting Brownie
- Hardworking Everyday Brownie
- Strawberry Queen, Lettuce Queen, Balcony Queen. Wild Garlic Queen
- Forum Queen
- Queen of Designing New Knitting Patterns / Crochet Patterns + Learning New Techniques
It’s great that you were able to grow as a designer and use the promotional threads.
- Wallflower Rescuer
- Top Queen
- Wool Rescuer
- Snuggle Blanket Queen
- Garden Queen
I wish you at least as successful a May.

Nadeleule is a winner and has won
There are titles for you too:
- hardworking brownie
- extra brave Queen of Perseverance
- Mouthguard Queen
- Doll Queen / Amigurumi Queen / Décor Queen
- Shawl Queen / Lace Pattern Queen / Color Gradient Queen
Of course, there are extra points for the photos.
I wish you all the best for May.

RuthK is a winner and has won
Of course, I have titles for you too:
- brave Queen of Perseverance
- hardworking + caring mask seamstress
Extra points for photos and for gifted handmade items.
- Fabric Scraps Queen, Elastic Band Queen
- Embroidery Picture Queen, Long-Term Project Queen
- disciplined Keep-At-It Queen
- Yarn Scraps Queen
- Yarn Scraps Shop Queen: I think it’s great that this is your shop motto.
- Wool Empress in April
- Hardworking Crafting Brownie
- Hardworking Everyday Brownie
- brave Easter Queen, hardworking Easter Baker
- Forum Queen
- Designer Queen / Pattern Optimization Champion, Heroine of Designers + Pencil Topper Queen + Alpaca Queen + Doll Clothing Queen
It’s great that you were so busy in April and were able to upload many new patterns, cover the seasonal topics as well as the evergreen topics, revise your shop, grow as a designer, and take part in the promotional threads and the newsletter. Well done.
- Wool Rescuer / Yarn Scraps Rescuer
- Snuggle Blanket Queen, Heating-Cost-Savings Queen
- Outdoor Crafting Queen
I wish you at least as successful a May.

Wollbaerli is a winner and has won
I have these titles for you:
- brave Keep-At-It Queen
- UFO Queen
- Table Runner Queen
- Long-Term Project Queen / Queen of the Year-Long CAL Shawl,
Extra points for your patience, which is enough for a year-long CAL shawl. :- )
- Best of the Leftovers
- Easter Queen
- Little Animal Queen
- Guardian Angel Queen
- Wool Empress
- Crazypatterns Queen
- Watchlist / Wishlist Cleaner-Upper
- Sock Queen / Queen of Summer Socks
- Hardworking Crafting Brownie
- Forum Queen
- Snuggle Blanket Queen
- Garden Queen / Weed Queen
Extra points for photos and gifted handmade items.
I wish you a pleasant May.

Wollefaden is a winner and has won
Of course, there are titles for you too:
- brave Queen of Perseverance + Queen of neighborhood gatherings at a distance with singing. That sounds wonderful. :- )
- Alien Queen with an extra-large number of UFOs
- Best of the Leftovers
- Teddy Queen with a design prize for the successful use of colorful yarn scraps
- Wool Empress in April for the successful wool diet
- Quarterly Empress for the successful wool diet since the beginning of the year
- Hardworking Crafting Brownie
- Hardworking Everyday Brownie
- Baby Shoe Queen
- Sloth Queen
Extra points for photos and gifted handmade items.
- Sewing Queen, Mask Queen, Curtain Queen
- Forum Queen
I wish you a relaxed May.

Stay brave even during the coronavirus pandemic: become the Perseverance King/Queen
[x] I am and will stay brave, meet the current requirements ( disinfecting, washing hands, keeping my distance, staying home, wearing masks, etc. ), do not lose heart, and hope for the best.

UFO King/Queen in April / WIP King/Queen
[x] In April I finished one of my UFOs (= an unfinished object = an
unfinished craft project that may have been waiting to be completed for quite a while ) or one of my WIPs ( work in progress = a craft project in progress, a project that has been worked on for a longer time ) and have therefore earned the title UFO King/Queen / WIP King/Queen in April.
Details about the respective UFO/WIP:

My Mureki tablecloth has made its landing.

King/Queen of the long-term project: still in progress or already finished
[ ] I have been working for some time on a larger / extensive long-term project and keep making diligent progress on it.
Details about the long-term project:

[x] I was able to finish a long-term project.
Mureki tablecloth

Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner Temptation Conqueror in April 2020
[x] I did not buy any yarn in April and am therefore Yarn Emperor/Empress of the month of April.
[  ] I have not bought any yarn for quite some time now and am
therefore deservedly a Yarn Empress. The diet is over now, though; I will buy yarn in April.
--> Please state the total period of the yarn diet.
[x] I would like to have the truly desirable honorary title Inner Temptation Conqueror, because short/quick yarn diets now and then just aren't enough. My goal is to manage (at least ) a whole year without buying yarn.
On a yarn diet since December 2019.



Busy Little Helper in April
[x] In April I was able to take care of / complete / finish many of my craft projects.
Mureki tablecloth, Niwatori chick, and Hana vase:
[x] I was also very busy offline / in everyday life in April.

Forum King/Queen in the month of April
[ ] I wrote posts in the Crazypatterns forum in April (possibly even many ) or at least wrote one post.
[ ] I started threads (one or even several ) in the Crazypatterns forum.
[ ] I participated in the birthday threads / congratulated users and authors.
[x] I joined the Crazypatterns crafting group and enjoyed it. = The respective monthly project threads.
--> At least one checkmark is needed; that is enough for the title Forum King/Queen. :- ) The more checkmarks, the nicer it is, of course :- )

Pattern Optimization Champion and Hero/Heroine of the Authors = author title in April
[x] I finished and uploaded at least one new pattern in April.
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[x] In April I worked on the current seasonal themes (Easter, spring, summer, Pentecost, etc., etc. ) and uploaded one or more new patterns for them.

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[x] I uploaded or revised patterns for evergreen topics such as leftover yarn / yarn scraps / yarn remnants,
mini projects for on the go/in between, simple beginner-friendly / TV-friendly patterns / designs, cute animals / adorable amigurumi, great decor, trending animals, unicorns, owls, trendy mermaid blankets, charming baby shoes, etc., etc.
see above

[x] I used the promotional threads / other CP promotional opportunities in April.
--> Write details here if you would like to share them.



Gardening season / Start of the 2020 gardening season
[x] I had pleasant cozy-blanket evenings / had fun crafting in front of the TV.
Put a potato plant on the balcony
[x] I made use of the sunny moments (if there were any ) and had lots of fun in the garden / on the balcony, etc.
Started the knitting / crochet season on the balcony
[ ] I had / have also already made preparations beyond crafting for spring / Pentecost / summer, etc.
Details:
[ ] I have already started making the decorations / gifts / clothing for spring / summer / Pentecost.

Staying brave even during the coronavirus pandemic: become the Perseverance King/Queen
[x ] I am and will stay brave, meet the current requirements (
disinfecting, washing hands, keeping my distance, staying home,
wearing masks, etc. ), won’t lose my courage, and hope for the best.

For the past 3 weeks, we’ve been meeting with our neighbors on the street in the evenings on weekends. We sing together there, of course keeping enough distance.


Alien King/Queen: more UFOs are better.
[x ] I have many UFOs that are still waiting to be finished, and am therefore April King/Queen of the friendly alien planet. :- )

Bonus points for a really large number of UFOs.

Details:  I definitely still have 10 started sweaters lying around that would like to be finished someday. Unfortunately, they still have to be patient.

Best of the Leftovers in April: inexpensive and colorful is great
[x ] In April I used up lots of colorful leftover yarn and have
therefore honestly earned the title Best of the Leftovers in April.
Leftover yarn project details:
The teddy is crocheted from colorful leftovers.





Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner Slacker Conqueror in April 2020
[x ] I didn’t buy any yarn in April and am therefore Yarn Empress of the month of April.

[x ] I have been taking part in the yarn diet since January 1, 2020 and will
diet for either one month / a whole quarter / half a year or
a whole year, earning myself the title or titles
Yarn Empress/Quarterly Empress/Half-Year Empress/Yarn Mountain Conqueror
in the process.


Busy Little Helper in April
[x ] I was able to finish many of my handmade projects in April.
Details about that:
The teddy ( picture above ) and the baby shoes will be given as gifts in May.










I crocheted 2 sloths for myself.


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

I sewed many masks and gave some away.
I really enjoyed the sewing; I’m more of a beginner at it.
Now I’ve actually sewn a curtain.


 




Forum King/Queen in April

[x ] I took part in the Crazypatterns handicrafts group and had fun with it. = The respective monthly project threads.

Staying brave even during the coronavirus pandemic: become the Perseverance King/Queen
[x ] I am and will stay brave, meet the current requirements (
disinfecting, washing hands, keeping my distance, staying home,
wearing masks, etc. ), I’m not losing courage and I’m hoping for the best.

I diligently sewed masks for the family. At the same time, my fabric scraps and elastic stash shrank :-)


King/Queen of the long-term project: still in progress or already finished
[x ] I’ve been working on a larger / extensive long-term project for some time and keep at it diligently.
Details about the long-term project:
Thanks to the restrictions on going out, I had enough time (and thanks to the nice weather in April, enough light too) to make good progress on my embroidery picture. This is what it looks like now:



Disciplined Staying-on-Track King/Queen: no UFOs here.
[x] I actually have no, or hardly any, UFOs because I always keep working consistently
and with discipline on my current projects instead of
switching between several different handmade projects.
Details:
I have lots of new ideas in my head, but they have to wait until I have time for them
.
Best with Leftovers in April: affordable and colorful is great
[ x] In April I used up lots of colorful leftover yarn and have
truly earned the title Best with Leftovers in April.
Leftover yarn project details:
All of my patterns uploaded in April were made from leftover yarn I had at home. I didn’t have to buy anything new for them. (After all, my shop’s motto is: "leftover yarn")
Some fabric scraps were used up too (see "masks" above)

Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner Procrastinator Tamer in April 2020
[x ] I didn’t buy any yarn in April and am therefore the Yarn Emperor/Empress for the month of April.


Busy little helper in April
[x ] I was able to get done / finish / complete many of my handmade projects in April.
Details about that:
(5 patterns uploaded in April, see below)
[x ] I was also very busy offline / in everyday life during the month of April.
Write details here if you’d like to share them:
Since I couldn’t see my family at Easter, I baked Easter flatbreads, Easter lamb cakes, and cookies for everyone.

Forum King/Queen in the month of April
[x ] In April I created posts (possibly even many ) in the Crazypatterns forum, or created at least one post.

[x ] I took part in the birthday threads / congratulated users and authors.
[x ] I was part of the Crazypatterns handmade group and enjoyed it. = The respective monthly project threads.
--> At least one check mark is needed; that’s enough for the Forum King/Queen title. :- ) The more check marks, the nicer it is,
of course :- )

Pattern Optimization Champion and Hero/Heroine of the Authors = author title in April
[x ] I completed and uploaded at least one new pattern in April.
--> Write details here. Link and image allowed.
I uploaded 5 patterns in April, although one of them is a bundle:
Easter Pencil Toppers

 Angel Hand Puppet

Devil Hand Puppet

 Bundle Angel + Devil

Shirt and pants for male fashion dolls

[x ] In April I worked on the current seasonal themes (Easter, spring,
summer, Pentecost, etc. ) and uploaded a new
pattern or even several for them.
--> Write details here. Link and image allowed.
The pencil toppers are Easter animals, and the clothing for the dolls is meant for summer.
[x ] In April I uploaded or revised a new pattern for the ever-popular
perennial topics, such as leftover yarn / yarn scraps / leftover wool,
mini projects for on the go/in between, simple beginner-friendly /
TV-friendly patterns / models, sweet animals / cute amigurumi,
great decorations, trendy animals, unicorns, owls, trendy mermaid blankets,
delightful baby shoes, etc.
--> Write details here. Link and image allowed.
[x ] In April I revised or improved my product images for my patterns / product texts / my shop.
--> Write details here. Link and image allowed.
Some product texts were adapted to the (by now not quite so new) format, e.g. the pattern for
Alpaca Pamina

[x ] I developed further as an author in April.
--> Write details here in the thread. The respective author decides whether further development has taken place.
I keep learning new things and let my fellow authors here encourage and inspire me.
[x ] I used the advertising threads / other CP advertising opportunities in April.
--> Write details here if you’d like to share them.
I take part in Josefa’s advertising threads almost every day. I also placed advertising in the newsletter .


Rescuer of unruly yarn / unruly material
(it used to be called unloved yarn rescuer // unloved material rescuer )
[x ] In April I used old or difficult yarn
and am therefore a deserving yarn rescuer
For the pants for the fashion dolls, I used thin leftover yarn that had been given to me.
Details:


Garden season / Start of the 2020 garden season
[x ] I had pleasant cozy-blanket evenings / had fun doing crafts in front of the TV.
Details: In the evenings, when it gets chilly, I snuggle into a blanket while crafting, saving on heating costs while still being cozy and warm
[x ] I made use of sunny moments (if there were any ) and had lots of fun  / on the balcony, etc.
Details:
April was ideal for sitting outside and crafting.

Staying brave even during the coronavirus pandemic: Become the Perseverance King/Queen[X ] I am and will remain brave, meet the current requirements (disinfecting, washing hands, keeping my distance, staying home, wearing masks, etc.), don’t lose my courage, and hope for the best.I have also been busy sewing masks and shrinking my fabric stash.

King/Queen of the long-term project: still in progress or already finished[X ] I have been working on a larger / extensive long-term project for some time and keep diligently working on it.Details about the long-term project:Since October I have been working on nativity figures. Finished are Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, 2 shepherds, cow, 1 sheep. In April the following were finished: star, donkey, and another sheep.

Best of Leftovers in April: affordable and colorful is great[ X] In April I used up lots of colorful leftover yarn and have truly earned the title Best of Leftovers in April.Leftover yarn project details:
All my projects were made from leftovers. 

Wristwatch for Anton 
Pizza with toppings
Raspberry cream cake 
2 bananasGrapes
Teddy bear
Unicorn




Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner-Couch-Potato Conqueror in April 2020[ X] I didn’t buy any yarn in April and am therefore the Yarn Emperor/Empress of the month of April.I’ve been on a diet since 12/14/19. I don’t know yet whether it will be a whole year.

Stay brave 
[ x] I’m not losing courage and am hoping for the best.

UFO King/Queen in April 
[x ] In April, I finished one of my UFOs (= an unfinished object = an
unfinished handmade project that may have been waiting to be completed for quite some time), and therefore earned the title UFO King/Queen / WIP King/Queen in April.
The doll’s sleeping bag was finally finished crocheting.




Leftover Best in April: inexpensive and colorful is great
[ x] In April, I used up lots of colorful leftover yarn and have truly earned the title Leftover Best in April.
I knitted two pairs of socks from leftover yarn.
Also, a hat was made from the leftovers from the children’s jacket, and it will be given as a gift too.




Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner Sloth Conqueror in April 2020
[ x] I would like to have the truly desirable honorary title Inner Sloth Conqueror, because short/quick yarn diets in between are simply not enough. My goal is to make it through (at least) a whole year without buying yarn.
I haven’t bought any yarn since December 2019

Sock Queen / Sock King in April
[ x] In April, I worked on new socks and possibly also finished at least one pair.
I knitted two pairs of socks for myself—from leftover yarn (photos see above)

Busy Little Helper in April
[x ] In April, I was able to get done / finish / complete many of my handmade projects.

• Hat for my little granddaughter
• 2 pairs of socks for myself
• 1 top for myself
• 1 bunny for my granddaughter
• 1 crocheted sleeping bag for the doll

[ x] I was also very busy offline / in everyday life in April.
I planted strawberries and lettuce on the balcony and also made many jars of wild garlic pesto.



Forum King/Queen in April
[ x] In April, I created (possibly even many) posts in the Crazypatterns forum, or created at least one post.
[x ] I participated in the birthday threads / congratulated users and authors.
[ x] I took part in the Crazypatterns handmade group and had fun with it. = The respective monthly project threads.

[x ] I developed further as an author in April.
I designed new crochet and knitting patterns for current and later projects.

[x ] In April, I used the advertising threads / other CP advertising options.
--> Write down details here if you would like to share them.

Wallflower Rescuer in April
[x ] I finally made / finished my oldest pattern (purchased or also downloaded
for free) and am therefore a deserving Wallflower Rescuer.
That’s how the bunny for my granddaughter came about.



Rescuer of the unruly yarn / unruly material
(this used to be called Stepchild Yarn Rescuer // Stepchild Material Rescuer)
[ x] In April, I used up old or difficult yarn
and am therefore a deserving Yarn Rescuer
I knitted my summer top from older bouclé yarn that I don’t really love.



Frog Monster Conqueror in April
[x ] In April, I partially or even completely (several times) unraveled an unfinished handmade project / a project, or a UFO or even several, and then successfully finished it after all. I am therefore a Frog Monster Conqueror.
I frogged a large section of the crocheted sleeping bag because I didn’t like the pattern anymore and designed a new one.

Learned something new in April
[ x] In April, I learned something new (e.g., a new technique /
a new type of stitch / a new type of craft, or similar) and am therefore a winner. :- )
Designed new patterns and discovered a new technique for joining seams invisibly. That surprised me, too; it happened by chance.

Gardening Season / Start of the 2020 Gardening Season
[x ] I had pleasant cozy-blanket evenings / had fun crafting in front of the TV.
Details:
x[ ] I used sunny moments (where available) and had lots of fun in the garden / on the balcony, etc.
Details:

Staying brave even during the COVID-19 pandemic: Become the King/Queen of Perseverance
[ X ] I am and will remain brave, follow the current guidelines (disinfecting, washing hands, keeping my distance, staying home, wearing masks, etc.), won’t lose courage, and hope for the best.

Shopping Queen / King in April
This title is for everyone who enjoys buying yarn. Your own photos of the yarn are always great too.
[ X ] In April, I only bought yarn / materials that I really urgently needed, e.g. to finish a current project.
Details:

I actually bought yarn online for the first time - but from the same place where I normally shop “in person” too. This yarn cake with a glitter thread moved in with me and has already been used up.



Hard-Working Little Helper in April
[ X ] In April, I managed to get / finish / complete many of my handmade projects.
Details:

My sister fell in love with my keyhole scarf - and of course she’s getting one of her own from me now. It was made from the new yarn cake, by the way.



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

I’ve been working on DIY cosmetics and experimenting with shampoo bars. During hay fever season, I’m especially sensitive to irritants and therefore want to avoid everything I can. It’s a really exciting topic for me right now.


Außerdem have also renovated our living room (almost completely...) - and we’re still waiting for a few rolls of wallpaper for the last wall. At the DIY store, they told us delivery would take 3 days; that was 2 weeks ago now. 





Forum King/Queen in April
[ X ] I took part in the Crazypatterns craft group and enjoyed it. = The respective monthly project threads.

This month, I actually wasn’t all that active here very often.

Gardening Season / Start of the 2020 Gardening Season
[ x ] I made the most of sunny moments (if there were any) and had lots of fun on the balcony etc.
Details:
A lot of plants made it through the last winter here, and some are already blooming. I didn’t have to buy a single new plant, and I even grew a few cuttings to give away.
We’ve already made plenty of use of this extra “summer room.”

King or Queen of the Long-Term Project:
I have been at it for a long time and will be for a long time yet: spinning my alpaca wool,
Conqueror of the Unraveling Monster in April
(not quite a conqueror yet, I’m still unraveling 😋)
Started knitting the baby blanket and unraveled it again, knitted a few rows, unraveled it again, knitted a bit and unraveled it again—eventually it will work out until everything fits me

Staying brave during the coronavirus pandemic, too: Become a Staying-Strong King/Queen
[x ] I am and will stay brave, meet the current requirements (disinfecting, washing hands, keeping my distance, staying home, wearing masks, etc.), won’t lose my courage, and hope for the best.

UFO King/Queen in April / WIP King/Queen
The table runner for my friend’s vacation home was finished (unfortunately no picture, since it has already been given away)

King/Queen of the long-term project: still in progress or already finished
Details about the long-term project:
The year-long CAL shawl grows a little bit every month.

Best of the Leftovers in April: affordable and colorful is great
[x ] In the month of April I used up lots of colorful leftover yarn and truly earned the title Best of the Leftovers in April.
Leftover yarn project details:
For Easter, I turned lots of yarn scraps into colorful little chickens, little birds, little guardian angels, and a ladybug, and gave them all away.

Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror in April 2020
[x ] I didn’t buy any yarn in April and am therefore Yarn Emperor/Empress of the month of April. 

Buying patterns in April: Become a Crazypatterns King/Queen
[x] I bought more than 5 patterns in the month of April.
Details:
Patterns for little guardian angels and Easter decorations.
Thank you to everyone who buys patterns here.

Watchlist / Wishlist Cleaner-Upper
[x ] In the month of April I reduced or emptied my watchlist / wishlist for the
patterns I would like / want to have / want to buy by either buying or deleting these patterns.
Details:
I deleted or bought a few patterns.

Wishlist Expander / Watchlist Expander
[x ] My wishlist of patterns I would like to have / want to make has grown, because I really enjoy clicking through the new
patterns / bestsellers / the authors’ shops, etc.
Details:
Patterns for table runners and potholders.

Sock Queen / Sock King in April
[ x] I worked on new socks in April and, if applicable, also finished at least one pair.
Please write details here in the thread.
The new summer socks have been started, but then had to take a back seat to more urgent projects. (At the moment there’s no opportunity to knit on the train!)

Busy Little Brownie in April
[ x] I was able to get done / finish / complete many of my handmade projects in April.
Details about that:
In April I made: 1 table runner, 4 little guardian angels, 1 pair of baby sneakers, 2 dishcloths, 1 little ladybug, 8 little chickens and birds, 2 little jute bunnies, 1 little sheep, and 1 little bunny for a door wreath.

Forum King/Queen in the month of April
[ x] In April I created (possibly even many) posts in the Crazypatterns forum, or at least created one post.
[ x] I took part in the Crazypatterns crafting group and had fun with it. = The respective monthly project threads.

Gardening Season / Start of the 2020 Gardening Season
[x ] I had pleasant cozy-blanket evenings / had fun crafting in front of the TV.
[x ] I had / have also made preparations beyond crafting for spring / Pentecost / summer, etc.
Details:
In April, it was mainly weeding time (unfortunately the weeds had free rein and multiplied splendidly!)




   

I’ve gone through the list once.
Who’s still missing?

Congratulations to everyone here in the thread on your honorary titles and for persevering so bravely, even during these difficult times. I wish you all an at least equally successful May and, of course, good health at all times.

Thanks, Josefa. That was super motivating once again.
I think “Strawberry, Lettuce, and Wild Garlic Queen” is funny. :) :) :)

Once again, absolutely fantastic, Josefa! I’m always amazed by your creative neologisms!

Thank you so much, Josefa! I especially like the “Weed Queen”!
I look forward to the awards ceremony every month. It’s a great motivation to keep at it, and I admire all the imaginative titles!

Thank you so much, dear Josefa, for including me 🥰 Once again, you’ve organized the awards ceremony in a very creative way! Here are a few more pictures of my April creations

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

It was a lot of fun once again.

Thank you so much for the lovely “Queen” titles 😊
This makes crafting even more fun. I’m still unraveling and knitting...
I’m looking forward to the “Ribbelmonster Conqueror” title 😋
Thanks 

Thanks, Josefa—you did a great job again.

“Queen of Distanced Neighborhood Gatherings with Singing” is especially original.

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@Nadeleule,
I’ve added to your titles again based on your photos.

@everyone:
Thank you for your kind words. :-)
I’m glad you enjoyed it.
The May projects continue here in this thread:
May Projects and April Projects Part 2: The Crazypatterns Handicrafts Group
The next awards ceremony will be in early June.
Finished UFOs are always a good idea.
Anyone who manages to clear out all UFOs by early June or stay UFO-free will receive extra bonus points.