Final Stretch and Awards Ceremony // May 2020 Edition

Dear users, dear authors,
here we go with the final stretch, and after that comes the awards ceremony.

You can reread the May projects in the link.

June Projects + May Projects: The Crazypatterns Handicrafts Group (No Advertising)
Info about the final stretch / May awards ceremony:

how does it work?
Simply copy the section in the post directly below between the asterisks into your text field / the reply field, fill it in accordingly, or delete what doesn’t apply to you.

When will the May awards ceremony take place?
Approx. June 4/5, 2020. All participants will be entered. No one goes offline without a title.

I’m “only” a user here, not an author on Crazypatterns; can I still join in?
All users + all authors can join in. Just write a post here in the final-stretch thread, and you’ll become part of the May awards ceremony.

May title awards: Everyone receives at least one honorary title.
If someone had many challenges offline / in everyday life during the month of May, this can, at the request of the respective user / author, be recognized with a suitable honorary title or with extra bonus points. If necessary, I’ll come up with a suitable 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 other people’s images / images that don’t belong to you / images from 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 honor 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 the Perseverance Queen/King
[ ] I am + will stay brave, meet the respective requirements ( disinfecting, washing my hands more often, keeping social distance, staying home, wearing masks, etc. ), don’t lose my courage, and hope for the best.

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

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

[ ] I have ended / finished all my UFOs or finally unraveled / disposed of them.

Queen/King of the long-term project
[ ] I am working on a larger / extensive long-term project and keep making good progress on it.
Details about the long-term project:

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

Alien Queen/King: the more UFOs, the better the contact  with the aliens
[ ] I really have a lot of UFOs / WIPs still waiting to be finished, and I am therefore the May Queen/King of the friendly alien planet. :- ) Extra bonus points for a really large number of UFOs.
Details:

disciplined Staying-with-it Queen/King: no chance for the UFOs
[ ] I have no or hardly any UFOs because I always stick consistently and with discipline to my current projects instead of switching between unfinished craft projects.
Details:

Best of the Leftovers in May: using up leftover yarn is always a good idea
[ ] In May I used up lots of colorful leftover yarn and have therefore truly earned the title Best of the Leftovers in May.
Leftover-yarn project details:

Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner Slob Conqueror in May 2020
[ ] In May I did not buy any yarn and am therefore the deserving Yarn Emperor/Empress of the month of May.
[ ] I haven’t bought any yarn for quite some time and am
therefore deservedly Yarn Empress. But the diet is over now; I will buy yarn in June.
--> Please state the total period of the yarn diet.
[ ] I would like to have the honorary title Inner Slob Conqueror, because occasional yarn diets just aren’t enough. My goal is to make it through a whole year or even longer without buying yarn.
Please state the total period.
[ ] I am working toward the title Super Yarn Mountain Conqueror = This is a very long + very detailed yarn diet that continues after the honorary title
Inner Slob 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 taking part in the yarn diet from January 1, 2020, and will
diet either for one month / 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 in, or join again, at a later time if you didn’t manage it from January 1, 2020, or if you had to interrupt the yarn diet.

Shopping Queen / King in May
This title is for everyone who likes to buy yarn. Your own photos of your yarn purchases are always great.
[ ] In May I bought only urgently needed yarn / urgently needed materials, e.g. to finish a current project.
Details:
[ ] I stocked up / significantly stocked up my supply of yarn or materials in May and had a lot of fun doing it. :- )
Details:
[ ] I bought a colorful new cake yarn / great gradient yarn / novelty yarn / gorgeous yarn.
Details:

Buying patterns in May: become a Crazypatterns Queen/King
--> If you don’t want to share anything about this, of course you can also delete this paragraph.
[ ] In May I did not buy any new pattern, or only downloaded free patterns.
Details:
[ ] I bought 1-5 patterns in May.
Details:
[ ] I bought more than 5 patterns in May.
Details:
Thank you to everyone who buys patterns here.

Watchlist / Wishlist Cleaner in May
[ ] In May I reduced or emptied my Crazypatterns watchlist / Crazypatterns wishlist for the patterns I would like / want to have / want to buy by buying or deleting the respective patterns.
Details:

Wishlist Stocker-Upper / Watchlist Stocker-Upper
[ ] My wishlist with patterns I would like to have / want to make has grown, because I enjoy clicking through the new patterns / great bestsellers / the designers’ shops, etc.
Details:

Sock Queen / Sock King in May
[ ] In May I worked on new socks and possibly also finished at least one pair of socks.
--> For this title, it is enough if you worked on new socks / new sock techniques or practiced this using suitable patterns / videos or similar. Every step counts with socks.
Please write the details here in the thread.

Busy Little Elf in May
[ ] In May I was able to complete / end / finish lots of craft projects.
Details about this:
[ ] I was also very busy offline / in everyday life in May.
Write details here if you would like to share them:

Forum Queen/King in May
[ ] In May I created forum posts (possibly even many) or at least one post.
[ ] In May I created threads (one or more) in the forum.
[ ] I took part in the current birthday threads / congratulated users and designers.
[ ] I took part in the monthly Crazypatterns craft group and had fun with it. = The respective monthly project threads.
--> At least one check mark in this section is needed; that is enough for the title Forum Queen/King. :- ) The more check marks, the nicer, of course :- )
Thank you for your many contributions.

Pattern Optimization Champion and Hero of the Designers = designer title in May
[ ] I finished and uploaded at least one new pattern in May.
--> Write details here. Link + image allowed.
[ ] In May I worked on the respective current seasonal topics (spring, summer, Pentecost, etc.) and uploaded one new pattern or several new patterns to match them.
--> Write details here. Link + image allowed.
[ ] In May I uploaded or revised a new pattern on the always-current
evergreen topics such as using up leftover yarn / yarn scraps / remnants, small projects for on the go or in between, simple beginner-friendly or TV-friendly patterns / models, sweet animals / cute amigurumi, pretty decor, current trending animals, unicorns, owls,  mermaid blankets, cute baby shoes, etc.
--> Write details here. Link + image allowed.
[ ] In May I revised and improved the product images for my patterns / my product texts / my shop.
--> Write details here. Link + image allowed.
[ ] I developed further as a designer in May.
--> Write details here in the thread. The respective designer alone decides whether actual development has taken place.
[ ] In May I used the advertising threads / other advertising opportunities on Crazypatterns.
--> Write details here if you would like to share them.

Wallflower Rescuer in May
[ ] I made / finished my oldest (purchased / free
downloaded) pattern and am therefore a deserving rescuer of wallflowers.
Details:

Rescuer of the unruly yarn / the unruly material
(previously called Stepchild Yarn Rescuer // Stepchild Material Rescuer)
[ ] In May I used old or difficult yarn
and am an honorable yarn rescuer
Details:
[ ] In May I used old or difficult materials (paper, photo cardstock, fabric, etc.  ) and am an honorable and deserving material rescuer / fabric rescuer.
Details:

Frogging Monster Conqueror in May
[ ] In May I unraveled an unfinished craft project / a project / a UFO, or even partially / completely (several times), and then successfully finished it after all. I am a deserving Frogging Monster Conqueror.
Details:

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

Gardening season / Start of the 2020 gardening season
[ ] I had very pleasant cozy-blanket evenings / had lots of fun crafting in front of the TV.
Details:
[ ] I made use of sunny moments and had lots of fun in the garden / on the balcony, etc.
Details:
[ ] I also made preparations beyond crafting for spring, Pentecost / summer / vacation / fall, etc.
Details:
[ ] I have already started crafting decorations / gifts / clothing for spring / summer / Pentecost.

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

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AWARDS CEREMONY
in alphabetical order

Arni is a winner and has won
I have these May titles for you:
- Brave Perseverance Queen in May
- Mask Queen
- Going-Out Queen and having fun :-)
- UFO Queen for the long-term nativity figures project. It turned out very beautiful.
- Christmas Preparation Queen
- Best of Leftovers
- Fruit Queen
- Toy Queen
- Amigurumi Queen / Animal Queen
- Cactus Queen :-)
- Placemats and Lantern Queen
- Yarn Empress, Quarterly Empress, and Five-Month Empress
It was definitely worth interrupting the yarn diet for the kings.
- Shopping Queen
- Effect Yarn Queen
- Diligent Crafting Helper: definitely honestly earned.
Extra points for the photos and the gifted handmade items.
Get well soon, and keep feeling better. I wish you a successful + healthy June.

Bergli is a winner and has won
Of course I have titles for you too:
- Tink Monster Tamer: extra points for sticking with it and not giving up.
- Baby Blanket Queen
- Alpaca Queen
- Chira Queen: wow. I didn’t know that existed.
Extra points for the photo.
I wish you a pleasant + healthy June.

Fun-Design is a winner and has won
Of course I have titles for you too:
- brave Perseverance Queen
- Yarn Empress in May
- diligent Crafting Helper
- Renovation Queen
- Decoration Queen
- Maxi Display Case Queen
- CD Holder Queen
- diligent Everyday Helper
- Cooking and Baking Queen
- Queen of the Tidy Closets
- Yarn Rescuer
- Fuzzy Yarn Queen / Feather Boa Queen
- Voodoo Queen ;-)
- Tink Monster Tamer / Shirt Queen / Queen of Sock Yarn / Heart Motif Queen
Nice that you had so much fun on the balcony.
Of course there are extra points for the pictures and for handmade items for your husband.
I wish you a pleasant June and, of course, happiness and health.

Mowi19 is a winner and has won
Of course I have titles for you too:
- UFO Queen in May
- Long-Term UFO Queen
- Doll Sleeping Bag Queen
- Best of Leftovers
- Yarn Rescuer
- Nest and Drey Queen
- Yarn Empress, Quarterly Empress, and Five-Month Empress
- Diligent Helper
- Forum Queen in May
- Nice that you were able to upload a pattern in May and used the advertising threads.
- Snuggle Blanket Queen
- Garden Queen: Nice that you were able to enjoy it.
Extra points for the gifted handmade items and for the photos. I wish you a successful and healthy June.

RuthK is a winner and has won
Of course there are titles for you too:
- brave Perseverance Queen
- Queen of Grandmothers: Nice that you were able to meet your grandchildren. :-)
- Queen of the Long-Term Project / Embroidery Picture Queen
The progress from May is impressive, and you’ll manage the rest too. :-)
- Best of Leftovers
- Fruit Queen
- Sponge Queen / Queen of the Cleaning Devils
- Appliqué Queen / Baby Motif Queen
- Diligent Crafting Helper
- Diligent Everyday Helper
- Balcony Queen
- Queen of Mending Work: It’s impressive that you go to all that effort.
- Forum Queen: honestly earned.
- Guardian Angel Queen
- Pattern Optimization Champion and Heroine of the Designers = Designer Title in May: also honestly earned.
Nice that you were able to upload three new patterns. Fruit fits the summer, so you covered the seasonal aspect. With the aspects of decoration, cute animals/amigurumi, and leftover yarn, you also covered the evergreen topics. But fruit can also count as a toy, so that’s another evergreen topic. I think it’s great that you were able to revise the guardian angel patterns. Even if you no longer have all the handmade items and therefore can’t take new photos in some cases, it’s still a good thing that you constantly revise your patterns. It’s also nice that you consistently use the advertising options on Crazypatterns for yourself as well.
You really earned your designer title in May / Heroine of the Designers. :-)
Extra points for the photos and the gifted handmade items. Mending work counts as a gift too and therefore also earns extra points.
I wish you at least as successful a June, and of course good health.

Wollefaden is a winner and has won
Of course I have titles for you too:
- brave Perseverance Queen
- Best of Leftovers
- Bird’s Nest Queen / Animal Queen
- Yarn Empress, Quarterly Empress, and Five-Month Empress
- Crazypatterns Queen
- Diligent Crafting Helper
- Test Knitting Queen
- Doll Clothing Queen
- Mask Queen
- Forum Queen
- Garden Queen: nice that you had fun in the garden.
Of course there are extra points for the gifted bird nests.
I wish you a wonderful June and, of course, good health.

Wollbaerli is a winner and has won
Of course I have titles for you too:
- brave Perseverance Queen
- Queen of the Long-Term Project / the Yearly CAL Shawl
- Best of Leftovers
- Guardian Angel Queen
- Dishcloth Queen
- Bottle Cover Queen
- Sock Yarn Queen
- Shopping Queen
- Granny Bag Queen
- Crazypatterns Queen
- Wishlist / Favorites List Queen
- Wash Mitt Queen
- Garden Mouse Queen
- Elderflower Queen
- Paper Collection Queen
- Forum Queen
- Snuggle Blanket Queen
- Queen of Crafting in Front of the TV
- diligent Garden Helper
Extra points for the photos and the many gifted handmade items.
I wish you at least as successful a June, and of course lots of happiness and health.

Staying brave even during the COVID-19 pandemic: become King/Queen of Perseverance
[X ] I am and will remain brave, meet the relevant requirements (disinfecting, washing my hands more often, maintaining social distance, staying home, wearing masks, etc.), won’t lose my courage, and hope for the best.
I’ve sewn a few more masks, but we’ve also taken advantage of the new freedoms and finally went out to eat again 😀

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

I’ve been working on these figures since last fall, and yesterday I finished the last king.

Leftover Yarn Champion in May: Using up leftover yarn is always a good idea
[ X] I used up a lot of colorful leftover yarn in May, and I’ve truly earned the title Leftover Yarn Champion in May.
Leftover yarn project details:
The kiwis, pineapple, pear, Snoopy, Gruffalo, and cactus were made from leftover yarn.

The placemats and the lantern were made from a large amount of blue leftover yarn.

Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner-Slacker Conqueror in May 2020

From Dec. 15 to May 15, I stuck with it, and then my kings had nothing to wear. But now I’m starting again.

Shopping Queen / King in May
This title is for everyone who loves buying yarn. Including your own photos of your yarn purchases is always great.
[ X] In May, I only bought yarn / materials that were absolutely necessary, e.g. to finish a current project.
Details: my kings needed something to wear
[ ] I restocked / significantly restocked my supply of yarn and materials in May, and I had a lot of fun doing it. :- )
Details:
[ X] I bought a colorful new yarn cake / great gradient yarn / novelty yarn / gorgeous yarn.
Details: and for that, I also needed some beautiful novelty yarn.

Hard-working little helper in May
[X ] I was able to complete / finish / wrap up a lot of craft projects in May.
Details:

For the nativity scene, the Three Wise Men,
a cactus for a friend, Snoopy for a coworker, and for Anton kiwis, a pear, a pineapple, and the Gruffalo

Conqueror of the unravel monster in May
After unraveling it x times, I finally did it: the 80 x 80 cm
baby blanket made from my own alpaca wool (chira = young alpaca) is very soft, ideal for snuggling up in.

UFO Queen
I finally finished a long-term UFO this month - finally!
The doll sleeping bag is finally finished crocheted.

Leftover Yarn Is Best - and Rescuing Stubborn Yarn:
I knitted and crocheted lots of leftover yarn and a whole lot of unloved yarn into 7 nests and 2 dreys. I’m currently sending them to animal rearing and rescue centers. They will become a new home for rescued little squirrels and birds.

Yarn Diet - Yarn Empress 2020
I haven’t bought any more yarn since December 2019, so by now almost half a year. 
I’m working toward keeping it up for at least 1 year, so until December 2020.

Busy Little Brownie in May
In May I was busy and got a lot done:

• 7 nests for baby animals
• 2 dreys for little squirrels
• 1 cardigan for myself
  
• 1 sleeping bag for dolls

Here are the photos:






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


Author Title in May

• I uploaded the following pattern in May:
  Clothing Set for Girl Dolls
  
  

• In May I used the advertising threads on Crazypatterns whenever my patterns fit them.

Gardening Season / Start of the 2020 Gardening Season
x[ ] I had very pleasant cozy-blanket evenings / had lots of fun crafting
[x ] I enjoyed sunny moments and had lots of fun in the garden / on the balcony, etc.

Stay brave even during the coronavirus pandemic: become a perseverance king/queen
[x ] I am + will stay brave, meet the respective requirements (disinfecting, washing hands more often, keeping a social distance, staying at home
staying, wearing masks, etc.), won't lose my courage, and hope for the
best.


Best of the leftovers in May: using up leftover yarn is always a good idea
[x ] I used up lots of colorful leftover yarn in May, and with that I truly earned the title Best of the Leftovers in May.
Leftover yarn project details:

I was able to use up lots of old leftover yarn for the bird nests.


Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner-Pig-Dog Tamer in May 2020
x ] I did not buy any yarn in May and am therefore the well-deserved Yarn Empress of the month of May.


[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, thereby earning the title or titles
Yarn Empress/Quarterly Empress/Half-Year Empress/Yarn Mountain Conqueror
.


Buying patterns in May: become a Crazypatterns king/queen

[x ] I bought 1-5 patterns in May.


Thank you to everyone who buys patterns here.


Hardworking Brownie in May
[x ] I was able to get lots of handicrafts done in May.
Details:

I got to test-knit doll clothes. 
I crocheted a mask for myself, and for animals I crocheted four nests that will be donated.



Forum King/Queen in May

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


Garden season / start of the 2020 garden season

[x ] I made use of sunny moments and had lots of fun in the garden
Details:

In the nice weather, I crocheted in the garden.

Staying brave even during the coronavirus pandemic: becoming the Queen/King of Perseverance
[x ] I am and will stay brave, meet the respective requirements (
disinfecting, washing hands more often, keeping social distance, staying
at home, wearing masks, etc. ), I don’t lose heart and hope for the
best.
At least by now I was able to meet my grandchildren again (outdoors). That was lovely!


Queen/King of the long-term project
[ x] I’m working on a larger / extensive long-term project and keep diligently working on it.
Details about the long-term project:
The embroidered picture is growing slowly but steadily:
End of April
End of May
It doesn’t look like that much is left anymore, but there are still many individual little cross stitches that haven’t been embroidered yet and that you can’t really see in the photo, but they shouldn’t be underestimated. That will definitely still take quite a while...


Best with Leftovers in May: using up leftover yarn is always a good idea
[x ] In the month of May I used up lots of colorful leftover yarn and I have
truly earned the title Best with Leftovers in May.
Leftover yarn project details:
The fruit crate, the cleaning sponge, and the baby crochet appliqués were all made from leftover yarn.


Hardworking Brownie in May
[ x] In the month of May I was able to get done / finish / complete many handmade projects.
Details about that:
I was able to upload 3 patterns, and finish another one (crochet appliqués), which I only uploaded on June 1.
[ x] I was also very busy offline / in normal everyday life in May.
Write the details here, if you would like to share:
After the Ice Saints were over, I planted my balcony. I also had quite a few mending jobs to do. (Sewing on buttons, darning socks, redoing a seam on leggings, putting patches on my granddaughter’s jeans, redoing seams on my other granddaughter’s mermaid blanket...).
Forum Queen/King in May
[x ] In May I created (possibly even many) forum posts, or at least created one post.

[ x] I participated in the current birthday threads / congratulated users and authors.
[x ] I took part in the monthly Crazypatterns handmade group
and had fun with it. = The respective monthly project threads.
--> At least one checkmark in this section is needed; that
is enough for the title Forum Queen/King. :- ) Of course, the more checkmarks, the
nicer it is :- )
Thank you for your many contributions.

Pattern Optimization Champion and Hero of the Authors = author title in May
[x ] In the month of May I completed and uploaded at least one new pattern.
--> Write the details here. Link + image allowed.
I uploaded 3 new patterns in May:
Herzibär, my mascot
Cleaning Sponge Little Cleaning Devil
Colorful Fruit Crate

[x ] In the month of May I worked on the respective current seasonal themes
(spring, summer, Pentecost, etc. ) and uploaded a matching
new pattern, or even several new patterns.
--> Write the details here. Link + image allowed.
Fruit does fit with summer, right?
[x ] In May I uploaded or revised a new pattern on the ever-popular
perennial themes such as using up leftover yarn / yarn scraps /
leftover wool, small projects for on the go or in between, simple
beginner-friendly or TV-friendly patterns / models, cute animals /
cute amigurumi, lovely decorations, current trending animals, unicorns,
owls,  mermaid blankets, cute baby shoes, etc.
or also revised one.
--> Write the details here. Link + image allowed.
Herzibär clearly belongs to the cute animals, and Putzteufelchen and the fruit crate are patterns for using up leftover yarn.
[x ] In May I revised and improved the product images for my patterns / my product texts / my shop.
--> Write the details here. Link + image allowed.
In my patterns for the guardian angels for children starting school, I discovered and corrected a few inaccuracies and at the same time revised the product text for them,
Guardian Angel for School Beginners (Girl)

Guardian Angel for School Beginners (Boy)

[x ] I developed further as an author in the month of May.
--> Write the details here in the thread. The respective author alone decides whether actual
development has taken place.
I keep going through old patterns and trying to improve them. Unfortunately, new photos don’t work out so well because I no longer have many of the items and can’t find the time to crochet them all over again.
[ x] In the month of May I used the advertising threads / other advertising opportunities on Crazypatterns.
--> Write the details here, if you would like to share.
 I take part in Josefa’s advertising threads almost every time! I’m glad this free opportunity exists here.
I also try to book paid advertising in the newsletter 1–2 times a month.


Garden season / Start of the 2020 garden season
[x ] I had very pleasant cozy-blanket evenings / had lots of fun crafting in front of the TV.

[x ] I made use of sunny moments and had lots of fun in the garden / on the balcony, etc.

[x ] I also made preparations beyond crafting
for spring, Pentecost / summer / vacation / fall, etc.
Details: planted the balcony

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


Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner-Pig-Dog Tamer in May 2020
[ x ] I did not buy any yarn in the month of May and am therefore the well-deserved Yarn Empress of the month of May.


Busy Little Helper in May
[ x ] I was able to get done / finish / complete lots of handmade projects in the month of May. Details:

After renovating the living room, I felt like having new decor and am gradually working on our maxi display shelf (a wall shelf made of wooden crates).








I also had some CD holders, and we built frames for them.





[ x ] I was also very busy offline / in normal everyday life in May. Write details here, if you would like to share:

Since my husband has been working from home and therefore has significantly more free time (no commute...), he needs something to keep him busy. We are cooking and baking much more and in much more elaborate ways than usual, and the cabinets are also much tidier... 








Rescuer of the Stubborn Yarn
[ x ] I used up old or difficult yarn in May and am a yarn rescuer. Details:

A skein of fuzzy yarn that had been lying around here forever has found its purpose—I crocheted a feather boa from it for my voodoo doll (a vacation souvenir from New Orleans...). She has also moved into a compartment in the maxi display shelf.




Frogging Monster Tamer in May
[ x ] In the month of May, I unraveled an unfinished handmade project several times and then still successfully finished it. I am a well-deserved Frogging Monster Tamer. Details:

On the third try, I crocheted this sock yarn into a shirt that I am very happy with now.







Gardening Season / Start of the 2020 Gardening Season
[ x ] I made use of sunny moments and had lots of fun on the balcony, etc. Details:

We are really enjoying our summer room, using our fresh herbs from the balcony for cooking, love to grill, and spend a lot of time sitting outside. A lovely place to crochet in a relaxed way.

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


King/Queen of the long-term project
[x ] I am working on a larger / extensive long-term project and keep working diligently on it.
Details about the long-term project:
My year-long CAL shawl grows by a new pattern every month.

Best with Leftovers in May: Using up leftover yarn is always a good idea
[ ] I used up lots of colorful leftover yarn in May, and I have truly earned the title Best with Leftovers in May.
Leftover yarn project details:
4 little guardian angels, three of them as an order, given away
3 dishcloths, will be a gift
Bottle cover made from sock yarn, has already had its first use

Shopping Queen / King in May
This title is for everyone who likes to buy yarn. Your own photos of yarn purchases are always great, too.
[ x] In May I only bought urgently needed yarn / urgently needed material, e.g. to finish a current project.
Details:
Since my daughter also wanted a granny bag, I had to buy the matching yarn.

Buying patterns in May: Become a Crazypatterns King/Queen

[ x] I bought more than 5 patterns in May.
Details: My new patterns are a colorful mix, from curtains to amigurumis and decorations to shawls and socks.

Thank you to everyone who buys patterns here.

Wishlist Booster / Favorites List Booster
[x ] My wishlist of patterns I’d like to have / make has grown, because I enjoy clicking through the new patterns / great bestsellers / the authors’ shops, etc.
Details:
There are just always so many great patterns… Some of them have only made it onto my favorites list so far.

Hardworking Brownie in May
[x ] I was able to do / finish / complete lots of handmade projects in May.
Details about that:
In addition to the finished projects already mentioned (little guardian angels, dishcloths, shawl and bottle cover)
2 wash mitts were made (one is in use, the other will be a birthday gift) and Magnus Garden Mouse as a gift for a little girl.

[x ] I was also very busy offline / in normal everyday life in May.
Write details here, if you’d like to share:
I made elderflower syrup and jelly and sent many old magazines to paper recycling.

Forum King/Queen in May
[x ] I created forum posts in May (possibly even many) or at least created one post.

[x ] I took part in the monthly Crazypatterns craft group and had fun with it. = The respective monthly project threads.
--> At least one check mark in this section is needed; that’s enough for the title Forum King/Queen. :- ) The more check marks, the nicer, of course :- ) 
Thank you for your many posts.


Gardening season / Start of the 2020 gardening season
[x ] I had very pleasant cozy-blanket evenings / had lots of fun crafting in front of the TV.
Details:
Most of my handmade projects were made during TV evenings.

In the garden, I diligently weeded, sowed beans, and planted my new raised bed with zucchini, kohlrabi, and beets.

 







I’ve gone through everything once.
The awards ceremony is in the third post at the top of this thread.
Who’s still missing? What did I forget?

Dear Josefa,

the Bird’s Nest Queen would like to express her heartfelt thanks for the wonderful awards ceremony.

Marion

Hi Josefa,

Thank you so much for the (once again) fantastic awards ceremony. It’s great to see what you always come up with.

“Queen of Christmas Preparations” is awesome 😂

Thanks, Josefa, for all the wonderful titles. I especially like “Queen of the Cleaning Fiends,” especially since, even though I crocheted a cleaning fiend 😈, I’m actually pretty good at turning a blind eye to the mess at home (especially when I have something to craft 😉)

The Garden Mouse and Elderflower Queen extend their heartfelt thanks! (By the way, this was already my third Garden Mouse.) I really like the patterns by the two Norwegian designers, Arne and Carlos.
For June, I have (far too) many plans again; I’ve started with toe-up socks—something new for me—and I’m letting myself be surprised. I’ve also discovered lots of tempting patterns on CP again, and there’s still plenty to do in the garden and around the house. So I definitely won’t be bored!

Wow, Josefa, you really pulled a lot of titles out of my text...

This time I’m torn between two favorite titles:
the Feather Boa Queen and the Voodoo Queen.
I’m going to dance around a campfire in my mind with a feather boa and poke my little doll with needles 🤣🤣🤣

Thanks for the smile you gave me with that.

Thanks, Josefa, for all the titles!

Thank you so much for the wonderful “Queen” titles.
This makes crafting so much more fun.
I’m sending you this card and saying thank you again. 

@bergli,
that’s nice of you to send me a card. :-)
Would you be so kind as to let me know if you own the rights to this image?
The image was also published on a Swiss website, and I’m not sure if they’d be okay with it appearing here in the forum.
I’ll just have to delete it if there’s any doubt.

I made that myself 😋
On the website (farm women ...), where this map is, I manage it and have already posted this map there 😊

wow :- )
Website Creation/Support Queen :- )

😊😁 Thanks a lot!😃
Kind regards
Bergli

Thank you for your kind words. :-)
I’m glad you like it.

I wish you all a good and successful June, and of course excellent health. Have fun crafting.

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