Final Sprint and Awards Ceremony // August Edition 2020

Dear users, dear designers,
August is over. So it’s time for the awards ceremony.

You can read through the August projects again via the link.
August projects and July projects, Part 2: the Crazypatterns Handicrafts Group (No advertising)

Info about the final sprint / August awards ceremony:

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

When will the August awards ceremony take place?
Around August 3/4, 2020. All participants will be entered. None of you will go offline without a title.

I’m “just” a regular user here, not a designer with my own shop. Can I still join in?
All users and all designers can take part in the awards ceremony. Anyone who writes a relevant post here in the thread is automatically included in the awards ceremony.

August title awards: at least one honorary title per person
If someone has overcome many everyday challenges in August 2020, this can, at the request of the respective user / designer, be acknowledged with a suitable honorary title / extra bonus points. If necessary, I’ll come up with a fitting title.

Earn extra points / bonus points and improve your own karma: Here’s how it works.
- You’ll receive extra bonus karma points for your own uploaded photos / images. Please do not upload third-party images or photos that do not belong to you, or photos from somewhere on the internet. These will be deleted.

- Finished handmade projects that are given to dear people as gifts or donated will, of course, always earn you extra karma points / bonus points, to appropriately honor the time / effort / energy put into them.
--> Please provide the details for each case here in the thread.

- Feedback for Crazypatterns designers (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 and remain the Perseverance King/Queen
[ ] I am and will remain brave, meet the respective requirements (disinfecting, washing hands thoroughly, keeping social distance, staying home, wearing masks, etc.), do not lose courage, and hope for the best.

UFO King/Queen in August / WIP King/Queen in August
[ ] In August 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 of UFO King/Queen / WIP King/Queen in August.
Details about the respective UFO/WIP:

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

[ ] I have ended / finished all my UFOs or finally unraveled / disposed of them. That earns extra bonus points.
Details about the UFOs:

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

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

Alien King/Queen: UFOs are great.
[ ] I have a truly large number of UFOs / WIPs waiting to be finished, and I am therefore the August King/Queen of the friendly alien planet. :- ) Extra bonus points are awarded for a truly large number of UFOs. Your own photos are always a good idea here.
Details:

Disciplined Stick-With-It King/Queen: no UFOs here
[ ] I have no or hardly any UFOs because I always consistently and diligently stick with my current project instead of switching between unfinished craft projects.
Details:

Best of the Scraps in August: scraps are great
[ ] In August I used up lots of leftover yarn / fabric scraps / paper scraps and have therefore truly earned the title Best of the Scraps.
Details about the projects using scraps:

Yarn diet 2020 / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror in August 2020
[ ] I did not buy any yarn in August and am therefore deservedly the Yarn Emperor/Empress of the month of August.
[ ] 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 now over; I will buy yarn in September.
--> Please specify the total period of the yarn diet.
[ ] I would like to have the coveted honorary title Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror, because short yarn diets every now and then are simply not enough for me. My goal is to last a whole year or even longer without buying yarn.
Please specify the total period.
[ ] I am working toward the title Super Yarn-Mountain Conqueror = This is a very long and very detailed 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 on Yarn-Mountain Conqueror, but I am leaving this here as motivation for shorter yarn diets. :- )
[ ] I am taking part in the yarn diet starting January 1, 2020, and will
either diet for one month / a whole quarter / half a year or a whole year, thereby earning the title or titles Yarn Empress/Quarter Empress/Half-Year Empress/Yarn-Mountain Conqueror.
Details can be found in the link:
Yarn diet starting 1/1/2020: 1 year without buying yarn / conquering your inner pig-dog. Who is joining in? (No advertising)
--> You can also join or rejoin at a later date if you did not manage it from January 1, 2020, or if you had to interrupt the yarn diet.

Shopping Queen / King in August
This title is for everyone who enjoys buying yarn. Photos are always a good idea.
[ ] I bought only urgently needed yarn / urgently needed material / fabric in August, e.g., to finish a current August project.
Details:
[ ] I stocked up / significantly stocked up my supply of yarn or material / fabric / paper in August, and I really had a lot of fun doing it. :- )
Details:
[ ] I bought a new cake yarn / gradient yarn / effect yarn / gorgeous yarn / fabric 7 paper.
Details:

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

Saved-list / wish-list cleaner in August
[ ] In August I reduced or emptied my Crazypatterns saved list / Crazypatterns wish list for the patterns I would like / want to have / want to buy by buying or deleting the respective patterns.
Details:

Wish-list builder / saved-list builder
[ ] My wish list with all the patterns I would like / want to make has grown, because I enjoy clicking through the new items / bestsellers / authors’ shops, etc.
Details:

Sock Queen / Sock King in August
[ ] I worked on new socks in August 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 them using suitable patterns / videos or similar. Every step counts with socks. Please write the details here in the thread.

Busy little helper in August
[ ] I was able to complete / finish / get done many craft projects in August.
Details about this:
[ ] I was also very busy offline / in normal everyday life in August.
Write details here, if you would like to share something about it.

Forum King/Queen in August
[ ] I created at least one forum post in August. The more, the better.
[ ] I created threads (one or more) in the forum in August.
[ ] I participated in the birthday threads / congratulated users and authors.
[ ] I took part in the monthly Crazypatterns craft group and had fun with it. = The respective monthly project threads.
August projects and July projects, part 2: the Crazypatterns craft group (No advertising)
--> At least one check mark is needed. The more check marks, the nicer, of course :- )
Thank you for your many posts.

Pattern Optimization Champion and Hero of the Authors = author title in August
[ ] I finished and uploaded at least one new pattern in August.
--> Write details here. Link + image allowed.
[ ] In August I worked on the current seasonal topics (summer, vacation, etc.) and uploaded one new pattern, or even several new patterns, to match.
--> Write details here. Link + image allowed.
[ ] In August I uploaded or revised a new pattern on the always-current
evergreen topics such as colorful leftover yarn / inexpensive leftover yarn / scrap yarn, mini projects for on the go or in between, easy beginner-friendly or TV-friendly patterns / models, animals / cute amigurumi, decor, trendy animals, unicorns, owls, mermaid blankets, baby shoes, etc.
--> Write details here. Link + image allowed.
[ ] In August 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 August.
--> Write details here in the thread. The respective author alone decides whether development has taken place.
[ ] In August I used the advertising threads / additional advertising opportunities on Crazypatterns.
--> Write details here, if you would like to share that.

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

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

Frogging-Monster Conqueror in August
[ ] In August I unraveled an unfinished craft project / a project / a UFO, or even partially / completely (even more than once), and then successfully finished it after all. I am therefore a Frogging-Monster Conqueror.
Details:

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

Garden season 2020
[ ] 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 vacation / fall / Halloween / Advent / Christmas, etc.
Details:
[ ] I have already started crafting the decor / gifts / clothing for fall / Halloween / Advent / Christmas, etc.
Details:

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

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AWARDS CEREMONY
in alphabetical order

Akela is a winner and has won
I have these titles for you:
- Brave Perseverance Queen
- disciplined Keep-at-It Queen
- Renovation Queen
- Arthritis Conqueror
- Forum Queen / Thread Queen with extra points for the many photos and the handmade items you gave away
- hardworking little crafting helper
- Birthday Queen
I wish you an at least equally productive and successful September. Have fun.

Arni is a winner and has won
I have these titles for you:
- Brave Perseverance Queen
- disciplined Keep-at-It Queen
- Best with Leftovers in August
- Yarn Empress in August for the successful yarn diet
- Fruit Queen, Candy Queen, Baked Goods Queen, Fire Department Queen, Toy Queen,
- Giraffe Queen / Birthday Gift Queen
- hardworking little crafting helper
Extra points for the photos, the handmade items you gave away, and for the many finished + creative projects. Wow :- )
I wish you an at least equally productive September.

Bastelfan is a winner and has won
I have these titles for you:
- brave Perseverance Queen
- Yarn Empress in August, Quarterly Empress, Half-Year Empress,
- talented Photo Queen
- Forum Queen / Thread Queen
Extra points for your photos in the forum. I wish you a pleasant September.

Mowi is a winner and has won
I have these titles for you:
- Queen of the Long-Term Project / Sock Yarn Queen
- Yarn Empress in August, Quarterly Empress, Half-Year Empress
- Hardworking little crafting helper
- Sweater Queen, Christmas-Gifts-from-Grandma Queen,
- Shawl Queen
- Garden Queen, Raspberry Queen, Jam Queen, Apple Queen, Nectarine Queen
- Forum Queen
- Cozy Blanket Queen
Extra points for the photos and the handmade items you gave away.
I wish you a wonderful September.

RuthK is a winner and has won
I have these titles for you:
- brave Perseverance Queen + At-Risk-Group Conqueror
- disciplined Keep-at-It Queen
- Idea Queen
- Best with Leftovers
- hardworking little crafting helper
- hardworking crafting grandma
- Elsa Queen :- ) Bag-Charm Guardian-Angel Queen
- hardworking Forum Queen
- Pattern Optimization Champion and Heroine of the designers in August. It's great that you were able to upload two new patterns in August and cover the evergreen topics of toys + leftover yarn + egg cozies as well as the seasonal topics of back to school + fall. It's also great that you were able to revise patterns.
- Punch-and-Judy Theater Queen or Inspiration Queen. Your customer's story is truly impressive. It's lovely that you are sharing it with us. That also counts for your development as a designer.
It's also great that you were able to use the advertising threads and the newsletter.
- Queen of the crochet chart programs
- Cozy Blanket Queen
- Queen of sunny moments in the garden
- Pool Queen
That sounds like a productive August despite the summer heat. :- ) Extra points, of course, for the photos and the handmade items you gave away. I wish you much success with your Halloween patterns and a pleasant September.

Wollbaerli is a winner and has won
I have these titles for you:
- brave Perseverance Queen
- Queen of the Long-Term Project
- Yearlong CAL Shawl Queen
- extra-hardworking Shawl Queen, because there were several shawls
- Best with Leftovers, Giraffe Queen, Bookmark Queen, Queen of Decorative Hearts, Birthday Queen, Mask Case Queen
- Shopping Queen
- Crazypatterns Queen: Have fun with your new patterns
- Wish List / Saved List Booster
- Forum Queen
- Cozy Blanket Queen / Crafting-in-Front-of-the-TV Queen
- Queen of Christmas Gifts
Extra points for the handmade items you gave away or the handmade items that will still be given away.
I wish you a magical September.

Wollefaden is a winner and has won
Of course I have titles for you too:
- brave Perseverance Queen + Street Singer: I think it's great that you're sticking with it.
- Hand-Rest Conqueror, Saddle-Joint Conqueror, Bandage Queen
- Cowl Queen / Lace Pattern Queen + Best with Leftovers
- Queen of Patience / Learned Something New: You can do it. :-)
- Garden Queen and hopefully also Cozy Blanket Queen, Deck Chair Queen, Queen of the Shady Spot
- Yarn Empress for the successful yarn diet in August, Quarterly Empress, Half-Year Empress
- Forum Queen
I wish you a pleasant September with good rest.

Woll-zauberei-Steffi is a winner and has won
I have these titles for you:
- brave Perseverance Queen. I hope the forum is a small consolation for you as long as you can't go to the knitting meetup.
- Queen of the Long-Term Project
- Cardigan Queen
- Mitten Queen / Domino Queen: Would you like to start your own thread about this cardigan and explain the mittens again in more detail? I would love that.
- extra-hardworking Forum Queen :- )
Extra points, of course, for the photos. I wish you a wonderful September.

Staying brave even during the COVID-19 pandemic: Become and remain the “King/Queen of Perseverance” [ X] I am and will remain brave, meet the relevant requirements (disinfecting, washing hands thoroughly, maintaining social distance, staying home, wearing masks, etc.), won’t lose my courage, and hope for the best.UFO King/Queen in August / WIP King/Queen in August – Disciplined “Stick-with-It” King/Queen: No UFOs here [ X] I have no or hardly any UFOs because I always consistently and with discipline stick with my current project instead of switching between unfinished crafts. Details: I’ve finished all my projects. Scrap Master of August: Leftovers are great [X] I used up a lot of leftover yarn, fabric scraps, and paper scraps in August, so I’ve truly earned the title of Scrap Master. Details on the projects made with scraps:

A shopping net, cherry tomatoes, plums, cherries, candies, 2 croissants, 1 loaf of bread, 1 slice of melon, and 1 small fire extinguisher were made from leftovers. Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Empress / Conqueror of My Inner Slacker in August 2020[X ] I didn’t buy any yarn in August and am therefore the well-deserved Yarn Empress of August.
Hardworking Little Helper in August[X ] I was able to tackle / finish / complete many craft projects in August. Details:
In addition to the leftover projects, I also made 2 firefighter helmets:


I also had to get really creative with Anton to make Grandma’s birthday present—a giraffe


And I also made a fire.

Im August bin ich nicht zu so viel Häkelarbeiten gekommen wie gewöhnlich. Allerdings spuken mir eine Menge neuer Ideen im Kopf herum,
die ich in den nächsten Wochen verwirklichen möchte. Jetzt wird das
Wetter ja auch herbstlicher, da komme ich sicher wieder mehr zum Handarbeiten.


Tapfer bleiben auch während der Corona-Pandemie: Durchhalte-KönigIn werden und bleiben
[x ] Ich bin und bleibe tapfer, erfülle die jeweiligen Anforderungen (
Desinfizieren, gründliches Händewaschen, sozial auf Distanz bleiben,
daheim bleiben, Masken tragen etc. ), verliere meinen Mut nicht und
hoffe das Beste.

Ein wenig Bammel habe ich schon vor der kalten Jahreszeit, die Ansteckungszahlen steigen ja wieder an und da ich in mehrfacher Hinsicht zur Risikogruppe gehöre, schränke ich Zusammenkünfte mit Menschen außerhalb der Familie stark ein. Ich hoffe , dass es doch bald einmal eine Impfung geben wird.


disziplinierte(-r ) Dranbleiben-KönigIn: hier gibts keine Ufos
[x ] Ich habe keine bzw. kaum Ufos, weil ich immer konsequent und
diszipliniert an meinem aktuellen Projekt dranbleibe, anstatt zwischen
unfertigen Handarbeiten zu wechseln.
Details:
Im Moment fällt mir das zwar ziemlich schwer, wil ich so viele neue Ideen habe. aber eins nach dem anderen! Momentan schreibe ich an Anleitungen. Wenn die fertig sind, wird was Neues angefangen.

Reste-Beste im August: Reste sind super
[x ] Ich habe im Monat August viele Wollreste / Stoffreste / Papierreste
verarbeitet und habe mir damit den Titel Reste-Beste redlich verdient.

Details zu den Projekten mit Resten:
Meine beiden Anleitungen sind aus Wollresten entstanden.

Fleißiges Heinzelmännchen im August
[x ] Ich habe im August viele Handarbeiten erledigen / beenden / fertigstellen können.
Details dazu:

Für meine zwei Enkelinnen, die beide im September eingeschult werden habe ich diese Taschenbaumler-Schutzengelchen für Schulanfänger gehäkelt. Da eine von ihnen absoluter Elsa-Fan ist, musste ein Engelchen natürlich in "Elsa-Blau" gehäkelt werden.

Foren-KönigIn im Monat August
[x ] Ich habe im August mindestens einen Foren-Beitrag erstellt. Je mehr, desto besser.
[ ] Ich habe im August Threads (einen oder auch mehrere ) im Forum erstellt.
[x ] Ich habe bei den Geburtstagsthreads mitgemacht / Nutzern und Autoren gratuliert.
[x ] Ich war bei der monatlichen Crazypatterns-Handarbeitsgruppe dabei
und hatte Spaß daran. = Die jeweiligen Monats-Projekt-Threads.
August-Projekte und Juli-Projekte, Teil 2: die Crazypatterns Handarbeitsgruppe (Keine Werbung)
--> Ein Kreuzchen wird mindestens gebraucht. Je mehr Kreuzchen, desto schöner ist das natürlich :- )
Danke für Eure zahlreichen Beiträge.

Anleitungs-Optimierungs-Champion und HeldIn der Autoren = Autoren-Titel im August
[x ] Ich habe im August mindestens eine neue Anleitung fertiggestellt und hochgeladen.
--> Details hier aufschreiben. Link + Bild erlaubt.
2 neue Anleitungen sind ferttig geworden und hochgeladen:

Stifte Topper Lehrerin und Schulkinder
Die Stifte-Topper sind für die Schultüen meiner Enkelinnen. Dazu konnte ich kleinste mengen von Wollresten verbrauchen.

 Eierwärmer Hrbstblätter
Passend zum Hebstanfang Eierwärmer mit bunten Herbstblättern. Auch dazu konnte ich Wollreste verhäkeln.

[x ] Ich habe im August die jeweiligen aktuellen Themen der Saison (Sommer, Urlaub etc.pp. ) bearbeitet und habe dazu passend eine neue
Anleitung oder auch mehrere neue Ankleitungen hochgeladen.

--> Details hier aufschreiben. Link + Bild erlaubt.
Schulanfang und Herbst sind die Saisonthemen für August.

[x ] Ich habe im Monat August eine neue Anleitung zu den immer aktuellen
Dauerbrenner-Themen wie z.B. bunte Wollreste / günstige Garnreste /
Restwolle, Mini-Projekte für unterwegs oder auch für zwischendurch,
einfache anfängertaugliche bzw. fernsehtaugliche Muster / Modelle, Tiere
/ niedliche Amigurumi, Deko, Trendtiere, Einhörner, Eulen, 
Meerjungfrauendecken,  Babyschuhe etc. pp. hochgeladen oder auch
überarbeitet.

--> Details hier aufschreiben. Link + Bild erlaubt.
Beide Anleitungen sind für Wollreste geeignet.

[x ] Ich habe im August die Produkt-Bilder meiner Anleitungen / meine Produkt-Texte / meinen Shop überarbeitet und verbessert.
--> Details hier aufschreiben. Link + Bild erlaubt.
Kastanienkind
Bei der Anleitung vom Kastanienkind habe ich eine Ungenauigkeit entdeckt, die ich ausgebessert habe. Gleichzeitig habe ich den Produkttext dem (inzwischen nicht mehr ganz neuen) Schema angepasst.
Außerdem habe ich für meine
Obstkiste
ein zusätzliches Produktfoto hochgeladen.

[x ] Ich habe mich im August als Autor weiterentwickelt.

--> Details hier im Thread aufschreiben. Der jeweilige Autor / die jeweilige Autorin allein entscheidet, ob eine Weiterentwicklung
stattgefunden hat.
Eigentlich ist das ja eine Weiterentwicklung einer Kundin, aber das muss ich euch erzählen:
Sie hat meine Anleitungen für Kasperlfiguren entdeckt und (obwohl sie erst Anfängerin ist) ein ganzes Ensemble von Kasperlfiguren (erst nach meiner Anleitung und dann mit immer mehr eigenen Ideen) gehäkelt. Dann hat sie für die Kinder im Haus auf ihrem Balkon eine Theateraufführung gemacht. Das kam sogar in die Lokalzeitung und dann hat der Rotary-Club bei ihr angefragt, ob sie nicht ein Kasperlstück zum Umweltschutz machen möchte. Und inzwischen lädt sie wunderschöne Videos mit den gehäkelten Figuren bei YouTube hoch.Es freut mich einfach, dass ich sie so inspirieren konnte und ich finde, das trägt auch zu meiner Weiterentwicklung bei.

[x ] Ich habe im Monat August die Werbethreads / weitere Werbemöglichkeiten auf Crazypatterns genutzt.

--> Details hier aufschreiben, sofern Ihr das erzählen möchtet.
Ich schreibe fleißig bei Josefas Webethreads mit und schalte ein bis zweimal im Monat Werbung im Newslettter. Das lohnt sich auf jeden Fall.



Neues gelernt im August
[ x] Ich habe im Monat August etwas Neues (z.B. eine Technik /
eine Maschenart / eine Handarbeitsart etc.) gelernt und bin deswegen ein Sieger. :- )

Details:
Ich habe endlich eine Möglichkeit gefunden, für mich befriedigende Häkelschriften zu erstellen. Nachdem ich mit Crochet Charts nicht zurecht kam habe ich ein Uralt Graphikprogramm, dass ich auf meinem alten Rechner gefunden habe (der läuft noch unter Windows XP) wieder hervorgekramt und damit geht es wunderbar! Leider gibt es kein vergleichbares Programm für Windows10. Aber so lange es der alte rechner noch tut...

Garten-Saison 2020
[x ] Ich hatte angenehme Kuscheldecken-Abende / hatte viel Spaß beim Handarbeiten vor dem TV.
Details:
[x ] Ich habe sonnige Momente genutzt und hatte viel Spaß im Garten / auf dem Balkon etc.

Mein Sohn hat sich in diesem Sommer einen Pool angeschafft, in den in an heißen Tagen hüpfen und mich abkühlen konnte.


[x ] Ich habe bereits mit dem Handarbeiten der Deko / der Geschenke / der Bekleidung für Herbst / Halloween / Advent / Weihnachten etc. 
begonnen.
Details:
Ich bin gerade dabei 2 Anleitungen für Halloween zu entwickeln.

despite renovating, I found time to sew one thing or another, even by hand if I had to :-)
The box was an experiment to see what was possible, because I have severe arthritis in my right hand, so some things just aren’t possible anymore, or only to a limited extent.

But Corona is still keeping me cooped up, and so I don’t go completely crazy, I’m trying to compensate for it all with crafting.
I don’t have any UFOs, because that’s a leftover from my training: what gets started today also gets finished today. Okay, with sewing projects that’s easier than with knitting or crocheting. :-)
I also tried again in August to start one thread or another, which I think I managed to do-

I’m not thinking about Christmas gifts yet, because before then I still have my husband’s birthday and mine, as well as my sister’s. I’ve already finished the birthday gifts for my godmother too; she turns 84 this month.

I’m not taking part here as an author, but just as a completely normal forum member-

I haven’t really gotten much done, but I can already check off a few things.
Staying brave even during the coronavirus pandemic: becoming and remaining the Perseverance King/Queen
[x ] I am and will remain brave, meet the respective requirements (
disinfecting, washing hands thoroughly, social distancing,
staying home, wearing masks, etc. ), will not lose my courage, and
hope for the best.
Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror in August 2020
[x ] I didn’t buy any yarn in August and am therefore deservedly Yarn Empress of the month of August.
[x ] I haven’t 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 September.
I’ve been doing the yarn diet since January 2020 and am bravely sticking with it; it’s going smoothly.
x] I’ve been doing the yarn diet since January 1, 2020, and will
either keep to the diet 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
.

have a pleasant week, everyone.

Stay brave even during the coronavirus pandemic: become a Perseverance King/Queen and stay one
[x ] I am and will stay brave, meet the current requirements (wearing masks, etc.), don't lose heart and
hope for the best.

We still sing with the neighbors every weekend (18 people) out in the street.


Leftover Champion in August: Leftovers are great
[x ] In August I used leftover yarn
and have honestly earned the title Leftover Champion.
Details about the projects using leftovers:

This month it ended up being just one item, the colorful loop scarf.



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

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

Forum King/Queen in August

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


Learned something new in August
[x ] I learned something new in August. Ha, HA

Details:
Being patient. It's hard for me, but it has to be.


Garden Season 2020

[x ] I made use of sunny moments and had lots of fun in the garden
Details:
In the heat, I rested in the shade on the lounge chair.

I need to correct myself, I’m buying no yarn in September. The cross was wrong—sorry. :-)

Staying brave even during the coronavirus pandemic: become and remain the King/Queen of Perseverance
[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
At the moment I’m not even going to knitting coffee... We (about 15 knitters) usually meet every Thursday. I really miss that, but now that we have to sit inside again, it feels too “unsafe” to me... 

King/Queen of the long-term project
[ X] I am working on a larger / extensive long-term project and am sticking with it.
Details about the long-term project: I’ve been knitting a cardigan since May 8.... The body is finished and the first sleeve is almost done too...
The whole thing is knitted in “Mittern,” like domino knitting, just different sizes / stitch counts....
The sleeve is still missing 4 Mitter, and stitches will still be picked up along the side....

Forum King/Queen in the month of August
[X ] I created at least one forum post in August. The more, the better.
[ x] I created threads (one or more) in the forum in August.

Staying brave even during the COVID-19 pandemic: Become and remain the “King/Queen of Perseverance”[x] I am and will remain brave, meet the relevant requirements (disinfecting, washing my hands thoroughly, maintaining 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’m working on a larger/extensive long-term project and am sticking with it.Details on the long-term project:In August, I crocheted several rows of Part 6 and Parts 7 and 8 of the annual CAL shawl.Scrap Master in August: Scraps are great[x] I used up a lot of leftover yarn, fabric scraps, and paper scraps in August, so I’ve truly earned the title “Scrap Master.”Details on the projects made from scraps:A giraffe bookmark and two decorative hearts—also birthday gifts—were crocheted from scraps. The mask case was made from fabric scraps.Shopping Queen / King in AugustThis title is for everyone who loves to buy yarn. Photos are always a good idea.[x] In August, I only bought yarn, materials, or fabric that I absolutely needed, for example to finish a current August project.Details:Once again, I was missing the right colors or was one skein short. Buying Patterns in August: Become a Crazypatterns King/Queen[x] I bought more than 5 patterns in August.Details:Craft patterns (packaging) and crochet shawls and decorative pieces.Thanks to everyone who buys patterns here.Wish List Additions / Watch List Additions[x] My wish list of all the patterns I’d like to have or make has grown, because I enjoy browsing through new releases, bestsellers, the authors’ shops, etc.Hard-Working Little Helper in August[ ] I was able to work on / finish / complete many craft projects in August.Details:In addition to the gifts I already mentioned (hearts, bookmarks), I crocheted the “Blumenstern” shawl (picture shown) and have almost finished a “Sheep” cuddle blanket.Forum Queen for the Month of August[x] I posted at least one forum thread in August. The more, the better.[x] I participated in the birthday threads / congratulated users and authors.[x] I joined the monthly Crazypatterns craft group and had fun doing so. = The respective monthly project threads.August Projects and July Projects, Part 2: the Crazypatterns craft group (No advertising)Thank you for your numerous posts.Garden Season 2020[x] I enjoyed cozy evenings under a blanket / had a lot of fun doing crafts in front of the TV.Details:[x] I’ve already started working on decorations / gifts / clothing for fall / Halloween / Advent / Christmas, etc. Details:The “Blumenstern” shawl will be a Christmas gift for my sister.

A little late—but still here. ;-)

I didn’t get to do as much crafting in August (and I wasn’t as active here as usual either), but I was busy in the garden and processing fruit.

King/Queen of the Long-Term Project
[x ] I’m working on a larger / extensive long-term project and sticking with it.
I don’t know yet what I’ll call it; it’s a larger project made from sock yarn for myself.

Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner Slob Conqueror in August 2020
[x ] I’d like to have the coveted honorary title of Inner Slob Conqueror, because short yarn diets now and then just aren’t enough for me. My goal is to make it a whole year or longer without buying yarn.
I haven’t bought any yarn since December 2019 and I’m still holding out.

Hardworking Brownie in August

• I finished knitting the first Christmas gift—the sweater for my granddaughter. (See photo below)
• I also finished knitting a shawl. Here’s the photo.

[ x] I was especially busy with regular everyday life in August.
I picked and processed between 500 and 1000 g of raspberries every day. I also made a lot of jam and processed apples. And harvested and processed 3 kg of my own nectarines.
Here are photos of that:



Forum King/Queen in August
[x ] I created at least one forum post in August. The more, the better.
[x ] I took part 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.
August Projects and July Projects, Part 2: the Crazypatterns Crafting Group (No Advertising)

Garden Season 2020
[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 decorations / gifts for Christmas / clothing for fall / .
The first Christmas gift is finished—the sweater for my 4-year-old granddaughter.

Here are a few small glimpses of the garden harvest:

The photo of the sweater for my granddaughter is still missing:

I’ve gone through everything once.
I’ve posted updates for the users who’ve added more details. Everyone here in the thread is listed.
Who’s still missing?
Fun-Design?
Nadeleule?
bergli?

Where are titles or details still missing?

Josefa, thank you so much for your titles and the wonderful awards ceremony.


“The Street Singer” and “The Queen of Patience” are, once again, super funny titles.
I wish you a great September, too, and hope you continue to have fun with us.

Dear Josefa, Thank you very much for the—as always—amusing awards ceremony. The “Queen of Inspiration” title makes me especially proud. 

Josefa, I’m so touched… sooo many titles! I especially loved “Queen of Grandma’s Sweaters.” You always come up with something new. Thank you for the belated awards ceremony! :)