Final Sprint and Awards Ceremony // June 2020 Edition

Dear users, dear authors,
June is over. It’s time for the awards ceremony.

You can read up on the June projects again via the link.
June Projects 2020: The Crazypatterns Craft Group (No Advertising )

Info about the final sprint / June awards ceremony:

How is it done?
Copy the section  between the asterisks in the post below into your text field / reply field, fill it out, or delete what doesn’t apply to you.

When will the June awards ceremony take place?
Around July 2/3, 2020. All participants will be entered. No one will go offline without a title.

I’m “only” a user here, not an author on Crazypatterns. Can I still take part in the awards ceremony?
All users and all authors can join in. Everyone who writes a post here in the thread will be included in the awards ceremony.

June title awards: Everyone receives at least one honorary title.
If any of you had many offline / everyday-life challenges in June 2020, this can be recognized, at the request of the respective user / author, with a fitting honorary title / 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 your own uploaded photos / images, there are of course extra bonus karma points as always. Please do not upload third-party images / images+photos that do not belong to you / images+photos 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 appropriately 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 the Endurance King/Queen
[ ] I am and will stay brave, meet the relevant requirements (disinfecting, washing hands thoroughly, keeping social distance, staying home, wearing masks, etc.), will not lose courage, and hope for the best.

UFO King/Queen in June / WIP King/Queen in June
[ ] In June, I finished one of my UFOs (= an unfinished object = an unfinished 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 progress, a project that was worked on for a longer time), and therefore I truly earned the title UFO King/Queen / WIP King/Queen in June.
Details about the respective UFO/WIP:

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

[ ] I ended / finished all my UFOs or unraveled / disposed of them for good.
Details about the UFOs.

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

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

Alien King/Queen: the more UFOs, the better the contact with the aliens
[ ] I have many UFOs / WIPs waiting to be finished, and therefore I am the June King/Queen of the friendly alien planet. :- ) Extra bonus points are awarded for a really large number of UFOs. Photos are always a good idea.
Details:

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

Best of the Leftovers in June: leftover yarn is great
[ ] In June, I used up a lot of leftover yarn, and with that I truly earned the title Best of the Leftovers.
Details about the leftover yarn projects:

Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner Slacker Tamer in June 2020
[ ] I did not buy any yarn in June and therefore deservedly am the Yarn Emperor/Empress of the month of June.
[ ] I have not bought any yarn for quite some time and am
therefore the Yarn Empress of the month / quarter, etc. But the yarn diet is over now; I will buy yarn in July.
--> Please state the total time period of the yarn diet.
[ ] I would like the coveted honorary title Inner Slacker Tamer, because short yarn diets now and then are simply not enough. My goal is to last a whole year, or even longer, without buying yarn.
Please state the total time period.
[ ] I am working toward the title Super Yarn Mountain Tamer = This is a very long and very thorough yarn diet that continues after the honorary title
Inner Slacker Tamer (= a whole year without buying yarn).
--> As far as I know, no one is currently working toward Yarn Mountain Tamer, but I’m leaving this here as motivation for shorter yarn diets. :- )
[ ] I am taking part in the yarn diet starting January 1, 2020 and will
diet for either 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 Tamer.
Details are here in the thread.
--> You can also join, or rejoin, at a later point if you didn’t manage it starting January 1, 2020, or if you had to interrupt your yarn diet.

Shopping Queen / King in June
This title is for everyone who likes to buy yarn. Photos would be great.
[ ] I bought only urgently needed yarn / urgently needed material in June, e.g., to finish a current June project.
Details:
[ ] I stocked up / significantly stocked up my supply of yarn or material in June, and I actually had a whole lot of fun doing it. :- )
Details:
[ ] I bought a new gradient cake / great gradient yarn / novelty yarn / gorgeous yarn.
Details:

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

Watchlist / Wish List Cleaner in June
[ ] In June, I reduced or emptied my Crazypatterns watchlist / Crazypatterns wish list for the patterns I would like / would like to have / would like to buy by buying or deleting the respective patterns.
Details:

Wish List Stocker / Watchlist Stocker
[ ] My wish list with patterns I would like to have / would like to make has grown, because I enjoy clicking through the new arrivals / bestsellers / authors’ shops, etc.
Details:

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

Busy Brownie in June
[ ] In June, I was able to complete / end / finish many handmade projects.
Details about this:
[ ] I was also very busy offline / in normal everyday life in June.
Write details here if you would like to tell us about it:

Forum King/Queen in June
[ ] I created at least one forum post in June. The more, the better.
[ ] I created threads (one or more) in the forum in June.
[ ] I took part in the birthday threads / congratulated users and authors.
[ ] I took part in the monthly Crazypatterns handmade group and enjoyed it. = The respective monthly project threads.
June Projects 2020: The Crazypatterns Handmade Group (No Advertising)
--> At least one checkmark is needed. The more checkmarks, the nicer, of course :- )
Thank you for your many contributions.

Pattern Optimization Champion and Authors’ Hero = author title in June
[ ] I completed and uploaded at least one new pattern in June.
--> Write details here. Link + image allowed.
[ ] In June, I worked on the current seasonal topics (summer, vacation, etc., etc.) and uploaded one new pattern or even several new patterns to match them.
--> Write details here. Link + image allowed.
[ ] In June, I uploaded or also revised a new pattern for the always-current
evergreen topics such as leftover yarn / yarn scraps / remnant yarn, mini projects for on the go or in between, simple beginner-friendly or TV-friendly patterns / models, animals / cute amigurumi, decor, trendy animals, unicorns, owls, mermaid blankets, baby shoes, etc., etc.
--> Write details here. Link + image allowed.
[ ] In June, 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 an author in June.
--> Write details here in the thread. The individual author alone decides whether development has taken place.
[ ] In June, I used the advertising threads / other advertising opportunities on Crazypatterns.
--> Write details here if you would like to tell us about it.

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

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

Frog Monster Tamer in June
[ ] In June, I unraveled an unfinished handmade project / a project / a UFO, or even partially / completely (even multiple times), and then successfully finished it after all. I am a Frog Monster Tamer.
Details:

Learned something new in June
[ ] In June, 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 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 made / have also made preparations beyond crafting for summer / vacation / fall, etc.
Details:
[ ] I have already started crafting the decor / gifts / clothing for summer / fall / Christmas.
Details:

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 June titles for you:
- Best with Leftovers in June
- Queen of Halloween Decor / Picture Frame Queen
- Early Starter Queen for Halloween and Christmas
- Shopping Queen
- Table Runner Queen
- Scrubby Yarn Queen / Queen of Crocheted Decorative Scrubbies
- Crazypatterns Queen
- Busy Crafting Helper Elf in June
- Amigurumi / Crochet Animals Queen
- Learned-Something-New Queen: Learning how to work with scrubby yarn was definitely worth it.
- Garden Queen / Paddling Pool Queen
Extra points for the photos and the gifted handmade items.
I wish you a pleasant July with lots of time for crafting.

Bastelfan is a winner and has won
Of course I also have June titles for you:
- brave Perseverance Queen
- Yarn Empress, Quarterly Empress, Half-Year Empress for your successful yarn diet since the beginning of the year
It’s great that you’re back with us. :-)
I wish you a wonderful July with good health and lots of success.

bergli is a winner and has won
Of course I also have June titles for you:
- Busy Crafting Helper Elf in June
- Queen of Bath Towels
- Queen of Designing and Digitizing Embroidery Motifs
- Baby Bib Queen
- Cloth Upcycling Queen
- Learned-Something-New Queen / Raglan Queen
- Pants-Sewing Queen
- brave Conqueror of Tendon Sheath Inflammation: get well soon
Extra points, of course, for the photos and the gifted handmade items.
I wish you a healthy and successful July.

Fun-Design is a winner and has won
Here are your June titles:
- brave Perseverance Queen
- Shopping Queen
Extra points because you’re making a handmade item for someone you like, even though you don’t think the motif is that great. True Friend Queen :-)
- Busy Crafting Helper Elf
- Textile Yarn Queen
- Plant Basket Queen
- Brooch Queen
- Crate Shelf Queen / Maxi Display Box Queen: The new compartment turned out nicely.
- Dining Table Sanding Queen
- Queen of Waxing Cover Plates for the Sideboard
It’s great that you were able to upload a new pattern and cover both evergreen topics (women’s tops / summer tops) and seasonal topics (summer). Wonderful that you took part in the advertising threads.
- Material Saver / Cement/Concrete Saver with a creative twist
Extra points, of course, not only for the gifted handmade items, but also for the photos.
June was worth it. I wish you a successful and healthy July.

Mowi19 is a winner and has won
I have these June titles for you:
- Best with Leftovers in June-
- Queen of Wildlife Nests
- Yarn Empress / Quarterly Empress / Half-Year Empress for your successful yarn diet since December
- Busy Crafting Helper Elf
- Summer Sweater Queen
- Doll Outfit Queen
- busy Everyday Helper Elf
- Queen of Redcurrants / Jam Queen
- Queen of Pruning Shrubs
- Forum Queen
It’s great that you were able to upload a new pattern and use the advertising threads.
- Yarn Saver
- Queen of Cozy Blanket Evenings and Crafting in Front of the TV
It’s also great that you were able to enjoy sunny moments in the garden and make preparations for summer / fall.
Extra points for the photos and the gifted handmade items. I wish you a successful and healthy July.

ruthk is a winner and has won
Of course I also have June titles for you:
- brave Perseverance Queen
- Queen of the Long-Term Project / Embroidered Picture Queen
Don’t give up, it looks fantastic. :-)
- Best with Leftovers in June, extra points because all patterns were made with leftover yarn and no additional purchases were needed.
- busy Crafting Helper Elf
- Mom of the Month
- Forum Queen
It’s great that you were able to upload three new patterns in June, also fulfilled customer requests, worked on evergreen topics, and used the advertising threads.
- Queen of Cozy Blankets and Crafting in Front of the TV
It’s also great that you were able to enjoy the sunny moments and are already working on a shawl for fall.
Extra points for the photos and the gifted handmade items. I wish you a pleasant and healthy July.

Wollbaerli is a winner and has won
I have these June titles for you:
- brave Perseverance Queen
- Alien Queen
- Best with Leftovers
- Wallet Queen
- Bookmark Queen
- Scrubby Yarn Queen / Heart-Shaped Scrubby Queen
- Shopping Queen
- Crazypatterns Queen
- Wishlist Booster
- well-deserved Sock Queen / Hiking Sock Queen / Queen of Sock Month
- busy Crafting Helper Elf
- Granny Bag Queen
- Scrubby Yarn Cat Queen
- Watermelon Scrubby Queen
- Garden Queen
- Forum Queen
- Frogging Monster Conqueror
- Queen of Toe-Up Socks / Learned-Something-New Queen
- Queen of Cozy Blankets and Crafting in Front of the TV
Extra points, of course, for the photos and the gifted handmade items. I wish you a successful and healthy July with lots of time for crafting.

Wollefaden is a winner and has won
Of course I also have June titles for you:
- brave Perseverance Queen
- Best with Leftovers
- Queen of Crocheting a Sweater from Four Different Leftover Yarns
- Summer Top Queen
- Yarn Empress in June / Quarterly Empress / Half-Year Empress for your successful yarn diet since December
- Crazypatterns Queen
- busy Crafting Helper Elf
- Baby Shoe Queen
- Cherry Queen, Baker Queen
- Queen of Painters + busy Everyday Helper Elf
- Forum Queen
- Frogging Monster Conqueror: extra points for sticking with it and finishing
And of course there are also extra points for photos and gifted handmade items. I wish you a restful and healthy July.

Busy little helper in June
I was pretty productive in June:
- Embroidered two bath towels as gifts, made and digitized the embroidery motifs myself
- embroidered a baby bib and sewed in the neckline, made from a small cloth
New things learned in June
The raglan on the baby sweater.
It turned out very well, so I knitted two right away. It’s also a beautiful pattern, and I sewed pants to go with them

Unfortunately I can’t spin at the moment (tendonitis in my foot), and I don’t have any spun wool left, otherwise an alpaca baby blanket would also be finished, or almost finished.


Best of the Leftovers in June: leftover yarn is great
[ X] I used up lots of leftover yarn in June, and I have truly earned the title Best of the Leftovers.
Details about the leftover yarn projects:
The Halloween picture frame was made from leftover yarn:


I wanted to crochet a Christmas gift for my mother from leftover yarn... unfortunately, I did have to buy more for the last 11 golden rows after all.




Shopping Queen / King in June
This title is for everyone who likes to buy yarn. Photos would be great.

[ X] I stocked up / significantly stocked up my stash of yarn or materials in June, and I actually had a lot of fun doing it. :- )
Details: I only needed yarn for the runner, but just one skein doesn’t make sense, so I also ordered sponge yarn.


Buying patterns in June: become Crazypatterns royalty

[ X] I bought more than 5 patterns in June.
Details: spider, ghosts, table runner, owl, penguin, elephant, butterfly, flamingo

Busy Little Elf in June
[ X] I was able to get done / finish / complete lots of handmade projects in June.
Details:
Runner, Halloween picture frame, and lots of sponges:
3 flamingos, 2 owls, penguin, duck,  elephant, butterfly



Learned something new in June
[ X] I learned something new in June (e.g., a technique /
a type of stitch / a type of craft, etc.) and am therefore a winner. :- )
Details: I worked with sponge yarn for the first time

Gardening season / start of the 2020 gardening season

[ X] I made use of sunny moments and had lots of fun in the garden / on the balcony, etc.
Details: we set up a small paddling pool for Anton in the garden and had lots of fun splashing around 

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 thoroughly, maintaining social distance,
staying home, wearing masks, etc. ), do not lose my courage and
hope for the best.


Best with Leftovers in June: leftover yarn is great
[x ] I used up lots of leftover yarn in June and have well and truly earned the title Best with Leftovers.
Details about the leftover-yarn projects:

For my sweater, I used 4 different leftover yarns and I still have some left. 


Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner Slacker Conqueror in June 2020
[x ] I did not buy any yarn in June and therefore deservedly am the Yarn Emperor/Empress for the month of June.

[x ] I have been taking part in the yarn diet since January 1, 2020 and will
either diet for 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
.




Buying patterns in June: become a Crazypatterns king/queen
--> If you don’t want to say anything about this, you can of course delete this paragraph too.

[x ] I bought 1-5 patterns in June.
Details:
I couldn’t resist once again.

Thank you to everyone who buys patterns here.



Busy little elf in June
[x ] I was able to finish many handmade projects in June.
Details about that:

I was able to crochet two pairs of baby shoes and knit a sweater.

[x ] I was also very busy in normal everyday life in June.
Write details here if you would like to tell something about it:

The cherries were early.  I froze them and baked cakes.
My husband and I spent several days repainting the house windows.

Forum King/Queen in the month of June

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

June Projects 2020: The Crazypatterns Craft Group (No Advertising)





Frogging Monster Conqueror in June
[x ] In June, I unraveled a project / completely (even several times )
and then successfully finished it after all. I am a
Frogging Monster Conqueror.
Details:

• 1st attempt - crocheted sweater, frogged again after 20 cm in height; I didn’t like it.
• 2nd attempt - crocheted sweater:  already used 150 g of yarn, didn’t like it again, frogged it.
• 3rd attempt - knitted a lace pattern - the sweater has turned out perfectly now.

Best of Leftovers in June: Leftover yarn is great
[x ] I used up lots of leftover yarn in June, and I truly earned the title Best of Leftovers.
I crocheted 10 nests for wild animals from leftover yarn. 

Yarn Diet 2020 /  Inner Couch Potato Conqueror in June 2020
I’ve been on a yarn diet since December 2019 and want to stick with it at least until the end of 2020.

Busy Little Elf in June
[ x] I was able to do / finish / complete lots of handmade projects in June.
Details:

• 10 nests for wild animals
  
  
  
• 1 summer sweater / top for my friend
  
  
  
• Doll outfit
  
  
  

[ x] I was also very busy offline / in normal everyday life in June.
I picked 1.5 kilos of red currants and made them into jam.
I helped my husband trim the shrubs.

Forum King/Queen in June
[x ] I created at least one forum post in June. The more, the better.
[x ] I created threads (one or more) in the forum in June.
[ x] I participated in the birthday threads / congratulated users and authors.
[ x] I joined the monthly Crazypatterns crafting group and had fun with it. = The respective monthly project threads.

Author Title in June
[ ] I completed and uploaded at least one new pattern in June.
Cardigan made from gradient yarn for toddlers from 1 year old


[x ] I used the advertising threads / other advertising opportunities on Crazypatterns in June.
Everywhere it fit

Rescuer of Stubborn Yarn / Stubborn Material
[x ] I used old or difficult yarn in June
and am an honorable yarn rescuer
For the nests, I used up a lot of unloved yarn.

Gardening Season / Start of the 2020 Gardening Season
[ x] I had pleasant cozy-blanket evenings / had lots of fun crafting in front of the TV.
Details:
[x ] I made use of sunny moments and had lots of fun in the garden / on the balcony, etc.
Details:
[ x] I also made preparations beyond crafting for summer / vacation / fall, etc.
Berry harvest - shrub trimming - planting flowers

One picture of 6 nests is still missing

Staying brave during the coronavirus pandemic too: become the Perseverance King/Queen
[x ] I am and will stay brave, meet the respective requirements ( disinfecting, thorough handwashing, keeping social distance, staying home, wearing masks, etc. ), don't lose my courage, and hope for the best.




Alien King/Queen: the more UFOs, the better the contact with the aliens

There are still a few UFOs buzzing around in space, but this month there was no time to set them free.


Leftover Bestie in June: leftover yarn is great
[x ] I used up lots of leftover yarn in June, and with that I have honestly earned the title Leftover Bestie.
Details about the leftover-yarn projects:
- a double, triangular coin purse
- a small bookmark
- a heart-shaped scrubby-yarn wash pad
- a small spiral sponge made from scrubby yarn

Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner Slacker Conqueror in June 2020
[ ] I did not buy any yarn in June and therefore am deservedly the Yarn Emperor/Empress for the month of June.
[ ] I have not bought any yarn for quite some time and am
therefore Yarn Empress of the month / quarter, etc. But the yarn diet is over now; I will buy yarn in July.
--> Please state the total period of the yarn diet.
[ ] I would like the coveted honorary title Inner Slacker Conqueror, because short yarn diets now and then simply 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 and very detailed yarn diet that is continued after the honorary title
Inner Slacker Conqueror ( = a whole year without buying yarn ).
Shopping Queen / -King in June
This title is for everyone who likes buying yarn. Photos would be great.
[ ] I bought only urgently needed yarn / urgently needed material in June, e.g., to finish a current June project.
Details:
Since unfortunately I didn't have the right material for new projects, I had to buy a few skeins - with a guilty conscience!

Buying patterns in June: become a Crazypatterns King/Queen

[x ] I bought more than 5 patterns in June.
Details: patterns for dishcloths, decor, a sun hat, scrubby-yarn items…

Thank you to everyone who buys patterns here.


Wishlist Booster / Favorites List Booster
[x] My wishlist of patterns that I would like to have / want to make has grown, because I enjoy clicking through the new items / bestsellers / authors' shops, etc.
Details:
One pattern or another has newly landed on my wishlist.

Socks Queen / Socks King in June
[x] I worked on new socks in June and, if applicable, also completed at least one pair of socks.

June was my sock month: two pairs are finished; of the third pair, reinforced hiking socks, the first sock is finished (UFO), and the second has been knitted almost to the heel.
I have already posted a picture.

Busy Little House Elf in June
[x] I was able to do / finish / complete lots of handmade projects in June.
Details about that:
In addition to the things already mentioned (made from leftover yarn), alongside the socks I made:
- a bath sponge heart
- a granny bag
- a cat made from scrubby yarn (the story about that is further down)

[x] I was also very busy offline / in normal everyday life in June.
In June there was again lots of weeding to do and a few new things to plant.

Forum King/Queen in the month of June
[x] I created at least one forum post in June. The more, the better.

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

Thank you for your many posts

Frogging Monster Conqueror in June
[x] In June I unraveled an unfinished handmade item / a project / a UFO, or even frogged it partially / completely (even multiple times), and then still successfully finished it. I am a Frogging Monster Conqueror.
Details:
Unfortunately my scrubby-yarn cat didn't look quite like the model, and since I didn't like it that way, I promptly frogged it!

Learned something new in June
[x] In June I learned something new (e.g., a technique /
a type of stitch / a type of craft, etc.) and am therefore a winner. :- )
Details:
In June I learned to knit toe-up socks, plus a new heel.

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

Staying brave even during the coronavirus pandemic: Become the Perseverance King/Queen
[x ] I am and will stay brave, meet the respective requirements (
disinfecting, thorough handwashing, keeping social distance,
staying home, wearing masks, etc. ), I won’t lose heart 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 diligently working on it.
Details about the long-term project:
My embroidery picture looks like this now. I’m gradually starting to lose interest a little, but I’m sticking with it!



Best of Leftovers in June: leftover yarn is great
[x ] I used up lots of leftover yarn in the month of June, and I have truly earned the title Best of Leftovers.
Details about the leftover yarn projects:
My three patterns from this month were once again made entirely from leftover yarn. I didn’t have to buy anything extra.


Busy Little Helper in June

[ x] I was also very busy offline / in normal everyday life in the month of June.
Write details here if you would like to share something about it:
I made a panel for my son for his Bayern cellar and covered it with fabric.

Forum King/Queen in the Month of June
[x ] I created at least one forum post in June. The more, the better.
[ ] I created threads (one or more) in the forum in June.
[x ] I took part in the birthday threads / congratulated users and authors.
[ x] I took part in the monthly Crazypatterns handicraft group
and enjoyed it. = The respective monthly project threads.
June Projects 2020: The Crazypatterns Handicraft Group (No Advertising)
--> At least one check mark is needed. The more check marks, the nicer it is, of course :- )
Thank you for your many posts.

Pattern Optimization Champion and Hero/Heroine of the Authors = Author Title in June
[x ] I completed and uploaded at least one new pattern in June.
--> Write details here. Link + image allowed.
There were 3 new patterns in June:
Crochet Appliqués Baby
Crochet Bracelet with Beads

Warming Monkey
(By the way, the pattern for the warming monkey was created at a customer’s request.)

[x ] In the month of June, I uploaded or also
revised a new pattern on the always popular topics
such as leftover yarn / yarn scraps / leftover wool,
mini projects for on the go or in between, simple
beginner-friendly or TV-friendly patterns / models, animals /
cute amigurumi, décor, trendy animals, unicorns, owls,
mermaid blankets, baby shoes, etc., etc.
--> Write details here. Link + image allowed.


[x ] In the month of June, I used the advertising threads / other advertising opportunities on Crazypatterns.
--> Write details here if you would like to share that.




Garden Season / Start of the 2020 Garden Season
[ x] I had pleasant cozy-blanket evenings / had lots of fun crafting in front of the TV.
Details:
[x ] I made use of sunny moments and had lots of fun in the garden / on the balcony, etc.
Details:

[x ] I have already started crafting the décor / gifts / clothing for summer / fall / Christmas.
Details: I’m currently working on a shawl for the fall.







My daughter asked for a summery color for her daughter.
The pink socks will be a birthday gift for the second daughter, and my sister will get the watermelon sponge.
The bookmark has already been given away, as has the sponge yarn heart (pictured).

Of course, it should read: a summer color for her bag…

[x ] I didn’t buy any yarn in June and therefore rightfully earned the title of Yarn Emperor/Empress for June.
[x ] I’ve been taking part in the yarn diet since January 1, 2020, and will
either diet for one month, a full quarter, half a year, or
a full year, thereby earning the title or titles
Yarn Empress/Quarter Empress/Half-Year Empress/Wool Mountain Conqueror
for myself.
[ x] I am and will remain brave, meet the respective requirements ( disinfecting, washing my hands thoroughly, keeping social distance,
staying home, wearing masks, etc. ), won’t lose heart, and
hope for the best.

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 thoroughly, keeping social distance, staying home, wearing masks, etc.), do not lose my courage, and hope for the best.

Shopping Queen in June
[ x ] In June, I only bought urgently needed yarn. Details:

I bought yarn for a birthday wish for a soccer fan in team colors - it’s not really a favorite project for me, but what won’t you do for people you like... 

Busy Little Helper in June
[ x ] I was able to finish many craft projects in June. Details:

I crocheted a plant basket from textile yarn and made pins from the leftovers.




I also designed another compartment of my crate shelf (or maxi display case...) 




Our old dining table has been sanded down and freshly oiled, and a sideboard got new top panels, which I waxed.



Pattern Optimization Champion and Hero of the Authors = Author Title in June
[ x ] I completed and uploaded at least one new pattern in June.

I posted the pattern for the Stella short-sleeved sweater.
The link to the crochet pattern:  https://www.crazypatterns.net/de/items/62499/kurzarm-pullover-stella-haekelanleitung-fuer-kleidergroessen-36-56



[ x ] In June, I used the advertising threads / other advertising opportunities on Crazypatterns.

Rescuer of Stubborn Materials
[ x ] In June, I used up old or difficult material and am an honorable and deserving material rescuer.  Details:

I still had some old cement and grit/sand, so I shaped a few insect drinking stations from it. For the rest of the cement, I didn’t have enough regular sand left, so I mixed together and used colorful leftover decorative granules. I really like the result.

I’ve gone through everything once.
Who’s still missing?
What did I forget to mention for whom and where?

Thank you so much, Josefa! Your monthly honors are always a hit.
I especially liked the “Queen of Currants” and “Queen of Wild Animal Nests.” ;-)

Thank you so much, Josefa—I’m truly honored by all these titles! I probably won’t have much time for crafting in July, since we’ve planned a hiking vacation in the mountains. But I’ll definitely be bringing my yarn and needles along!

Josefa, I love your awards ceremony! When you write everything down, you really see just how much you’ve accomplished in a month. And the reward is your awesome titles!

Josefa, your list of titles is actually longer than mine!
It’s always fun to read your title creations.
Thanks for your creative efforts—wishing you a great July, too.

Sali Josefa
Thank you so, so much for the lovely “Queen” titles 😘.
I’m absolutely thrilled, and yes, as I wrote above, it’s only when you write down everything you’ve done that you realize you’re not “just” sitting there doing something. Something always gets accomplished—and what kinds of things!

Unfortunately, I’m still a long way from conquering the title “Brave Conqueror of Tendonitis.” The inflammation is still there and, from the looks of it, will be all summer long. I hope I’ll conquer it eventually, but not just yet. So, I’ll keep my feet still and elevate them...... 🤨

I’m always amazed by everything you all do. I also congratulate all of you on your “Queen” titles 😊
Wishing you all a wonderful July
Best wishes
Bergli

Hi Josefa,

thank you—you did a great job with the awards ceremony again. 👏👏👏

I wish you a wonderful July too, and I have something else for you—
you’ve deserved it for a long time. 🏆

Thank you for taking part, for your kind words, and of course heartfelt thanks for the trophy. I’ve always wanted one of those. :-)

I wish you all a happy and healthy July with plenty of time for crafting.

The July projects continue here in this thread:
July projects and June projects 2020: The Crazypatterns handicraft group

Josefa really deserves the trophy! Her award ceremonies are always such a treat and so incredibly imaginative!

Thanks :-)