Final Stretch and Awards Ceremony // October Edition 2020

Dear users, dear authors,
here in this thread you’ll find the awards ceremony for the October projects.

In the link, you can read through the October projects again.
November Projects + October Projects Part 2: the Crazypatterns Handicraft Group (No advertising)

Info about the final stretch / awards ceremony:

How can I take part?
If you’d like to take part in the awards ceremony, copy the section of text between the asterisks in the post just below into your own text field / reply field, cross out everything that doesn’t apply to you, and fill in only what you’d like to write down.

When will the October awards ceremony take place?
Around November 4/5/6, 2020. Every participant will be included. Nobody goes offline without a title.

But I’m “only” a regular user here, not an author with my own shop on Crazypatterns. Can I still take part in the awards ceremony?
All users and all authors can take part in the Crazypatterns awards ceremony. Anyone who writes a corresponding post here in the final-stretch thread is then automatically included in the awards ceremony. Newcomers may take part too. If you don’t have an account yet, register for free and simply join in.

October title awards: every participant receives at least one title
If someone dealt with many challenges in everyday life / offline / in “normal” life without the internet in October 2020, this can, at the request of the respective user / author, be recognized with an
appropriate honorary title / with extra bonus points. If necessary, I will come up with a fitting 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 extra
bonus karma points. Please do not upload third-party images or photos from the internet / internet photos for which you do not have the rights / photos that do not belong to you. These must be deleted.

- Finished handmade items that are given to dear people or also
donated will always earn you extra karma points or bonus points, to properly recognize the time, effort + energy spent on them.
--> Please provide the details here in the thread, if you would like to.

- Feedback to the Crazypatterns authors (e.g. in the form of reviews, comments, etc. ) is also always rewarded with extra points.
--> Please write down any details if applicable, if you would like to.

Template to copy in the post just below.

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Bravely keeping at it during the COVID pandemic: become and remain a Corona Perseverance King/Queen
[ ] I am and will continue to be brave, meet the respective requirements (disinfecting, washing hands thoroughly, staying socially distant, staying home, wearing masks etc.), do not lose courage, and hope for the best.

UFO King/Queen in October / WIP King/Queen in October
[ ] In October, 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 October WIPs (= work in progress = a craft project in progress, a project that was worked on for a longer time) and have therefore truly earned the title UFO King/Queen / WIP King/Queen in October.
Details about the respective UFO/WIP:

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

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

King/Queen of the time-consuming long-term project
[ ] I am working on a larger/extensive long-term project and am still keeping at it.
Details about the long-term project:

[ ] I was finally able to complete my extensive long-term project. Please upload photos.
Details about the finished long-term project:

Alien King/Queen: More UFOs are always better
[ ] I have many UFOs/WIPs that want to be finished, and I am therefore the October King/Queen of the friendly alien planet. :- ) Extra bonus points for a really large number of UFOs. Photos are a good idea.
Details:

Disciplined Keep-at-It King/Queen: no chance for the UFOs
[ ] I have no UFOs, or hardly any, because I always stay consistently and disciplinedly focused on my current project instead of switching between several unfinished craft projects.
Details:

Leftovers Champ in October: leftovers are great
[ ] In October I used up a lot of leftover yarn / fabric scraps / paper scraps / cardstock scraps and have therefore truly earned the title Leftovers Champ.
Details about the leftover projects:

Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner Slacker Conqueror in October 2020
[ ] I did not buy any yarn in October and am therefore deservedly Yarn Emperor/Empress in October.
[ ] I have not bought any yarn for quite some time and am
therefore Yarn Emperor/Empress of the month / quarter etc. But the yarn diet is over now; I will buy yarn in October / for Christmas.
--> Please state the total period of the yarn diet.
[ ] I would like the honorable title of brave Inner Slacker Conqueror, because short yarn diets / occasional yarn diets are simply not 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 extensive yarn diet that continues after the honorary title
Inner Slacker Conqueror (= a whole year without buying yarn).
--> As far as I know, no one is currently working toward Yarn Mountain Conqueror, but I am leaving this here as motivation for shorter / short yarn diets. :- )
[ ] I am taking part in the yarn diet starting January 1, 2020 and will
 stick to the diet for one month / a whole quarter / half a year or a whole year, thereby earning the title or titles Yarn Emperor/Empress/Quarterly Emperor/Empress/Half-Year Emperor/Empress/Yarn Mountain Conqueror.
Details are in the link:
Yarn diet starting 1/1/2020: 1 year without buying yarn / conquering your inner slacker. Who's in? (No advertising)
--> You can still 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 October
This title is for everyone who really enjoys buying yarn and does not want to give it up. Photos are always great.
[ ] In October I bought only urgently needed yarn / urgently needed material / fabric, e.g. to finish a current October project.
Details:
[ ] I stocked up, or even stocked up considerably, on yarn or material / fabric / paper / photo cardstock in October, and I actually had lots of fun doing it. :- )
Details:
[ ] I bought a new yarn cake / gradient yarn / novelty yarn / gorgeous yarn / fabric / paper / photo cardstock.
Details:

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

Favorites List / Wishlist Cleaner
[ ] In October I reduced or emptied my Crazypatterns favorites list / Crazypatterns wishlist for the patterns I would like to have / buy by buying or deleting the respective patterns.
Details:

Wishlist Booster / Favorites List Booster
[ ] My wishlist with all the patterns I would like / want to have / want to make has grown, because I enjoy clicking through the new items / bestsellers / highlights / authors' shops etc.
Details:

Sock Queen / Sock King in October
[ ] In October I worked on new socks and, if applicable, 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 the details here in the thread.

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

Forum King/Queen in October
[ ] I created at least one post in the forum in October. The more, the better.
[ ] I created forum threads (one or more) / new discussion threads in the forum in October.
[ ] I took part in the birthday threads or congratulated users and authors.
[ ] I took part in the monthly Crazypatterns craft group and enjoyed it. = The respective monthly project threads.
November Projects + October Projects Part 2: the Crazypatterns craft group (No advertising)
--> At least one check mark is needed. The more check marks, the better, of course :- )
Thank you for your many lovely posts.

Pattern Optimization Champion and Authors' Hero = authors' title in October
[ ] I completed and uploaded at least one new pattern in October.
--> Write details here. Link + image allowed.
[ ] In October I worked on the respective current seasonal topics (fall, Halloween, Advent, winter, Christmas, New Year's Eve etc.) and uploaded a new pattern, or even several new patterns, to match.
--> Write details here. Link + image allowed.
[ ] In October I uploaded or revised a new pattern on always-current
evergreen topics such as leftover yarn / yarn remnants / leftover wool / fabric scraps / cardstock scraps / paper scraps, mini projects for on the go and for in between, simple beginner-friendly / TV-friendly stitch patterns / models, animals / amigurumi, decorations, current trending animals, unicorns, owls, mermaids,  baby items etc.
--> Write details here. Link + image allowed.
[ ] In October I revised and improved the product images for my patterns / my product descriptions / my shop.
--> Write details here. Link + image allowed.
[ ] I developed further as an author in October.
--> Write details here in the thread. The respective author decides whether any development has taken place.
[ ] In October I used the promotional threads / other advertising opportunities on Crazypatterns.
--> Write details here if you would like to share this.

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

Rescuer of the stubborn yarn or Fabric Rescuer / Material Rescuer
[ ] In October I used old or difficult yarn
and am an honorable Yarn Rescuer
Details about the yarn or the project:
[ ] In October I used old or difficult material (paper, photo cardstock, fabric etc.  ) and am therefore an honorable and deserving Material Rescuer / Fabric Rescuer.
Details:

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

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

Fall in the garden / Gardening season 2020 / TV evenings
[ ] I had pleasant cozy-blanket evenings / 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 had / have also made preparations beyond crafting for fall / Halloween / Advent / Christmas / winter / New Year's Eve etc.
Details:
[ ] I have already started crafting the decorations / gifts / clothing for fall / Halloween / Advent / Christmas / winter / New Year's Eve / spring etc.
Details:

Anything else you can think of, you can also write here.

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AWARDS CEREMONY
in alphabetical order

Akela is a winner and has won
Of course you’re included too.
- extra-hardworking handicraft helper elf
- queen of Christmas decorations and embroidered pictures
- forum queen
I wish you an entertaining November.

Bastelfan is a winner and has won
I have these titles for you:
- brave queen of perseverance
- best of the leftovers
- queen of stepchild yarn / yarn rescuer
- queen of cushion covers / C2C queen. It’s great that you learned this technique.
- granny queen / granny blanket queen
- yarn empress for the successful yarn diet in October / quarterly empress / half-year empress / three-quarter-year empress
- forum queen
- queen of the great photos
I wish you a relaxing November. Have fun.

bergli is a winner and has won
I have titles for you too. Of course we can make that happen. Nobody goes offline without a title:
- hardworking handicraft helper elf
- hardworking everyday helper elf
- extra-hardworking knitter for the grandchildren
Of course there are extra points for giving away the handmade items.
- baby cloth queen / queen of handmade items for newborns
- nature photo queen
- queen of mending clothes
- forum queen for nice forum posts
- queen of crafting in front of the TV.
See, there were quite a few titles possible for you after all.
I wish you a healthy and successful November.

Mowi19 is a winner and has won
I have these titles for you:
- queen of the time-intensive long-term project / sweater queen
- yarn empress in October, quarterly empress, half-year empress, three-quarter-year empress
- hardworking handicraft helper elf
- queen of handmade items for the grandchildren
Extra points for the handmade gifts and for the photos.
- hardworking everyday helper elf, queen of the winter-ready garden and hedgehog queen
- forum queen
It’s great that you were able to upload four patterns in October, cover seasonal themes such as Halloween and evergreen topics such as leftover yarn, doll clothing, and women’s clothing, and also use the advertising threads.
Wonderful that you were also able to enjoy cozy blanket evenings.
I wish you a wonderful November.

ruthk is a winner and has won
I have these titles for you:
- brave queen of perseverance despite a dip in motivation and missing your grandchildren. You’re doing great.
Using up leftover yarn as a shop/sales niche is a great idea. Best of the leftovers + leftover yarn queen
- shopping queen, basket-with-wooden-base queen, napkin queen, ribbon yarn queen
- hardworking handicraft helper elf: the basket in the photo turned out really great.
Of course there are extra points for the photos and for the gifted models.
- keychain queen, reindeer queen
- counting mouse queen, granddaughter-training queen, handicraft teacher : ) I think it’s great that your granddaughter is having so much fun with it.
- forum queen
- pattern optimization champion and heroine of the designers
It’s great that you were able to upload four patterns in October and cover seasonal themes (e.g. Halloween ) and evergreen topics (e.g. animals, decor, leftover yarn, etc. ).
- potholder queen, door wreath queen, Halloween queen / bat queen, “comforting grandma” queen :- )
Wonderful that you were able to revise the photos and product text for your Halloween lantern, develop your skills in the process, and also use the advertising opportunities on Crazypatterns.
Learned something new / crocheting around a wooden base: Would you like to open a thread about it? We haven’t had this topic in the forum yet, and I think it would be a great addition to the forum. It’s great that you learned that.
- Also wonderful that you get cozy in the evenings to read or craft, and that you had fun on your balcony and in your children’s garden. I think it’s great that you’ve already started on Christmas gifts and handmade items for Advent, winter, Christmas, etc.
October really paid off. I wish you a pleasant November with lots of family contact.

Schnuckelina is a winner and has won
Of course I have titles for you too:
- UFO queen in October
For your first crochet project after your wrist fracture, I award you the Crazypatterns Medal of Bravery. You’ve earned it.
- queen of thick yarn and large needles
- doorstop queen
- protector of grandchildren’s fingers :- )
- hardworking handicraft helper elf
- queen of felted slippers / moccasins / one-step felt booties / children’s ballet flats
- forum queen in October
- pattern optimization champion and heroine of the designers: You actually didn’t check all the criteria, but to me it looks as if you fulfilled them all. So of course you get the designer title for October too.
It’s great that you were able to upload a new pattern and cover seasonal topics (revised slipper/felted-shoe patterns ) and evergreen topics (leftover yarn, decor, etc. ). Also wonderful that you were able to improve your shop, which is part of “developing yourself as a designer,” and use the advertising threads.
- garden queen / winter garden queen / queen of walks
October was definitely worth it. Have fun in November.

Wollbaerli is a winner and has won
I have these titles for you:
- brave queen of perseverance
- king/queen of the time-intensive long-term project
- CAL queen
- best of the leftovers, queen of maple leaves, bookmarks, hacky sacks, cup cozies, and the double-face technique
- shopping queen: Have fun with the new yarn
- Crazypatterns queen, tapestry queen, zodiac wrist warmer queen, Christmas decoration queen,
- wish list/favorites list booster
- sock queen, grandchildren’s sock-knitting queen, there are extra points for gifted handmade items and for photos
- hardworking handicraft helper elf
- hardworking everyday helper elf
- forum queen
It’s great that you were able to learn tapestry and double face.
- potholder queen
Wonderful that you’ve already started on the Christmas gifts.
I wish you an at least equally successful + pleasant November.

Wollefaden is a winner and has won
Of course I have titles for you too:
- queen of the time-intensive long-term project
- blanket queen
- brave queen of going without knitting
- best of the leftovers
- doll queen, mushroom queen, vest queen
- yarn empress in October, quarterly empress, half-year empress, three-quarter-year empress,
- Crazypatterns queen
- forum queen
- test-knitting queen
- hardworking handicraft helper elf
- brave everyday helper elf
There are extra points for the photos and the gifted patterns.
- queen of wooden gnome upcycling: nicely done + fall decor queen
- shadow knitting queen / learning queen
I wish your hands a speedy recovery and you a pleasant November.

King/Queen of the Time-Intensive Long-Term Project
[x ] I’m working on a larger / extensive long-term project and I’m still sticking with it.
It’s a sweater for myself that will be a bit longer. It should be finished in November if possible.

Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner Slob Conqueror in October 2020
[ x] I would like to have the honorable title of Brave Inner Slob Conqueror, because short yarn diets / yarn diets now and then are simply not enough. My goal is to make it through a whole year, or even longer, without buying yarn.
I haven’t bought any yarn since December 2019. I’d like to keep going for quite a while yet. Therefore:

[x ] I’m working toward the title Super Yarn-Mountain Conqueror = This is a very long and very thorough yarn diet that continues after the honorary title
Inner Slob Conqueror ( = a whole year without buying yarn ) .

Busy Little Helper with Crafts and Everyday Life
[x ] In October, I was able to take care of / finish / complete many craft projects.

• A pair of pants with suspenders for my granddaughter Juna (1.5 years old)
  
  
  
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  A sweater made from sock yarn for my granddaughter Linja (4 years old)
  
  
  
  

[ x] I was also very busy offline / in normal everyday life in October.
Got the garden ready for winter, built winter quarters for the hedgehog

Forum King/Queen in October
[x ] I created at least one post in the forum in October. The more, the better.
[x ] I created forum threads (one or more) / new discussion threads in the forum in October.
[x ] I joined in the birthday threads and 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 Titles in October
[x ] I completed and uploaded at least one new pattern in October.

Cute Little Ghosts to Take Along - Keychain



Sweet Suit for Dolls and Newborns



Poncho Made from Sock Yarn in One Size with Fringe



Knitted Pants for Toddlers with Suspenders and Cables



[x ] In October, I worked on the current seasonal topics (fall, Halloween, Advent, winter, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, etc.) and uploaded a new pattern, or even several new patterns, to go with them.

• The little ghosts 
• The knitted pants for toddlers
• The poncho

See photos and links above


[ x] In October, I used the advertising threads / other advertising opportunities on Crazypatterns.
--> Write details here if you’d like to share them.

Fall in the Garden / Garden Season 2020 / TV Evenings
[x ] I had pleasant cozy-blanket evenings / lots of fun crafting in front of the TV.
Details:

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

Two weeks ago I started a blanket. It was supposed to be a Christmas gift. Since I’m not allowed to knit at the moment, it will probably be finished by Easter.


Best of Leftovers in October: leftovers are great
[x ] I used up a lot of leftover yarn in October and have truly earned the title Best of Leftovers
fair and square.
Details about the leftover projects:

I finished a doll outfit, a mushroom, and a vest. I crocheted a hat and a scarf for my wooden gnome. All made from leftover yarn.

Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner Couch Potato Conqueror in October 2020
[x ] I didn’t buy any yarn in October and therefore deservedly am Yarn Emperor/Empress in October.

[x ] I have been taking part in the yarn diet since January 1, 2020 and will stay on the diet for a whole year
and thereby earn the title or titles
Yarn Empress/Quarterly Empress/Half-Year Empress/Yarn Mountain Conqueror
.


Pattern purchase in October: become Crazypatterns King/Queen

[x ] In October I didn’t buy any pattern, or only downloaded free patterns.


Busy little helper with crafts and everyday life
[x ] I was able to get a lot of crafts done in October.
Details:
see above


I was allowed to test-knit the outfit.


From a pattern by Andrea - Bastelfan.



This wooden gnome used to be a flower, but unfortunately it broke. The face remained; the rest is new .





Forum King/Queen in October

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

Learned something new in October
[x ] I learned something new in October (e.g. a technique, and that makes me a winner. :- )
Details:
For my blanket, I am learning shadow knitting.

[x ] I have already started making the decorations for fall.

Details:

My wooden gnome is now standing in front of the front door.

Busy little helper with crafts and everyday life
knitted two grandchild cardigans, almost finished..... just missing buttons and a little time.
Can that count for something? Please, I’d be so happy to get a title 😊

- I embroidered a baby cloth for a newborn 

Schon wieder ein Monat um! Dann schauen wir mal, was ich im Oktober alles geschafft habe:

Tapfer dranbleiben auch während der Corona-Pandemie: Corona-Durchhalte-KönigIn werden und bleiben
[x ] Ich bin und bleibe weiterhin 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.
Langsam wird man es schon leid, alle Regeln einzuhalten,da das Ende der Pandemie nicht abzusehen ist. Vieles hat man ja inzwischen verinnerlicht, aber wenn die Enkel da sind ( und ganz möchte man darauf ja auch nicht verzichten), fällt das Abstand halten schon schwer.



Reste-Beste im Oktober: Reste sind super
[x ] Ich habe im Oktober sehr viele Wollreste / Stoffreste / Papierreste /
Kartonreste verarbeitet und habe mir damit den Titel Reste-Beste
redlich verdient.
Details zu den Reste-Projekten:
Da mein Shop unter dem Motto "Wollreste" steht, verarbeite ich eigentlich immer irgenwelche Reste, auch wenn ich dann ab und zu etwas dazu kaufen muss, da ich mich in meinen Farb- und Qualitätsvorstellungen bei einer Anleitung, die ich im Kopf habe, nicht einschränken möchte.


Shopping-Queen / -King im Oktober
Dieser Titel ist für alle, die wirklich gerne Wolle kaufen und nicht darauf verzichten möchten. Fotos sind immer super.
[x ] Ich habe im Oktober nur dringend nötige Wolle / dringend nötiges
Material / Stoff gekauft, z.B. um ein aktuelles Oktober-Projekt zu
beenden.
Details:
Ich habe zwei Körbchen mit Holzboden gehäkelt, in denen ich meine Papierservietten aufbewahren möchte. dafür habe ich Bändchengarn und die Holzböden gekauft.


Fleißiges Heinzelmännchen beim Handarbeiten und im Alltag
[x ] Ich habe im Monat Oktober viele Handarbeiten erledigen / beenden / fertigstellen können.
Details dazu:
Hier ein Bild von einem der Körbchen für die Servietten:

Außerdem konnte ich im Oktober 4 Anleitungen hochladen.
Für die Kinder meiner Putzfrau habe ich 2 Schlüsselanhänger gehäkelt, die sie an weihnachten bekommen:


Und meine Enkelin (1. Klasse)hat sich eine Rechenmaus gewünscht, die ich mit ihr genäht habe. Da durfte sie sich den Stoff aussuchen, und die Perlen hat sie selber aufgefädelt. Leider gibt´s davon kein Bild, weil sie die gleich mitgenommen hat. Sie war ganz stolz. Zitat: "Meine Freundin hat auch eine, aber die ist gekauft. Eine selbstgemachte ist doch viel schöner!"


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

Anleitungs-Optimierungs-Champion und HeldIn der Autoren = Autoren-Titel im Oktober
[x ] Ich habe im Monat Oktober mindestens eine neue Anleitung fertiggestellt und hochgeladen.
--> Details hier aufschreiben. Link + Bild erlaubt.
4 Anleitungen habe ich im Oktober fertiggestellt und hochgeladen:
Topflappen Kürbis

Topflappen Fledermaus

 Fledermäuse Gerdi und Ferdi

Mini-Türkranz Herbst
Die Topflappen hängen nun in meiner Küche, der kleine Türkranz an meiner Wohnungstür, und die Fledermäuse haben meine beiden anderen  Enkel (die Kinder meiner Tochter)bekommen, die absolute Halloween-Fans sind, als Trost, weil Halloween heuer ausfallen musste.

[x ] Ich habe im Monat Oktober die jeweiligen aktuellen Themen der Saison (Herbst, Halloween, Advent, Winter, Weihnachten, Silvester etc.pp. )
bearbeitet und habe dazu passend eine neue Anleitung oder sogar mehrere
neue Anleitungen hochgeladen.
--> Details hier aufschreiben. Link + Bild erlaubt.
siehe alle 4 Anleitungen oben
[x ] Ich habe im Oktober eine neue Anleitung zu den immer aktuellen
Dauerbrenner-Themen wie z.B. Wollreste / Garnreste / Restwolle /
Stoffreste / Kartonreste / Papierreste, Mini-Projekte für unterwegs und
für zwischendurch, einfache anfängertaugliche / fernsehtaugliche Muster /
Modelle, Tiere / Amigurumi, Deko, aktuelle Trendtiere, Einhörner,
Eulen, Meerjungfrauen,  Babyartikel etc. pp. hochgeladen oder auch
überarbeitet.
--> Details hier aufschreiben. Link + Bild erlaubt.
ebenfalls alle 4 Anleitungen

[x ] Ich habe im Monat Oktober die Produkt-Bilder meiner Anleitungen /
meine Produkt-Texte / meinen Shop überarbeitet und verbessert.
--> Details hier aufschreiben. Link + Bild erlaubt.
Die Anleitung für meine Halloween-Laterne habe ich noch einmal überarbeitet, da mich eine Kundin auf einen Fehler aufmerksam gemacht
hat.Dabei habe ich dann auch gleich den Produkttext überarbeitet.
Bonbonglas Halloween-Laterne

[x ] Ich habe mich im Monat Oktober als Autor weiterentwickelt.
--> Details hier im Thread aufschreiben. Der jeweilige Autor / die jeweilige Autorin entscheidet, ob eine Weiterentwicklung
stattgefunden hat.
Durch regelmäßiges Überarbeiten von Anleitungen entwickelt man sich automatisch weiter.
[x ] Ich habe im Oktober die Werbethreads / weitere Werbemöglichkeiten auf Crazypatterns genutzt.
--> Details hier aufschreiben, sofern Ihr das erzählen möchtet.
Ich beteilige mich regelmäßig an den Werbethreads und habe im Oktober eine Werbung im Newsletter geschaltet.


Neues gelernt im Oktober
[ x] Ich habe im Oktober etwas Neues (z.B. eine Technik /
Maschenart / Handarbeitsart etc. ) gelernt und bin deswegen ein Sieger. :- )
Details:Ich habe gelernt, wie man so an Holzböden anhäkelt, dass die Körbe schön am rand abschließen.

Herbst im Garten / Garten-Saison 2020 / TV-Abende
[x ] Ich hatte angenehme Kuscheldecken-Abende / viel Spaß beim Handarbeiten vor dem TV.
Details:
Gerade jetzt, wenn es früh dunkel wird, mache ich kerzen an und genieße es ine ine decke gehüllt zu häkeln oder ein Buch zu lesen.
[x ] Ich habe sonnige Momente genutzt und hatte viel Spaß im Garten / auf dem Balkon etc.
Details:
Viele waren es nicht im Oktober, aber ein paar nachmittage konnte ich auf dem balkon bzw. im garten bei meinen Kindern verbringen.
[x ] Ich hatte / habe auch jenseits vom Handarbeiten Vorbereitungen
getroffen für Herbst / Halloween / Advent / Weihnachten / Winter /
Silvester etc.
Details:
Ein paar Weihnachtsgeschenke sind schon besorgt!
[x ] Ich habe bereits mit dem Handarbeiten der Deko / der Geschenke / der
Bekleidung für Herbst / Halloween / Advent / Weihnachten / Winter /
Silvester / Frühjahr etc. begonnen.
Details: folgen im Dezember

Bravely keeping at it even during the coronavirus pandemic: become and remain the Coronavirus Perseverance King/Queen[x] I am and will continue to be brave, meet the respective requirements (disinfecting, thorough handwashing, keeping social distance, staying home, wearing masks, etc.), do not lose my courage, and hope for the best.

King/Queen of the time-intensive long-term project
[x] I am working on a larger / extensive long-term project and will keep at it.
Details about the long-term project:
My CAL shawl grew by a few more rows again in October.

Leftovers Best in October: leftovers are great
[ ] I processed a lot of leftover yarn / fabric scraps / paper scraps / cardboard scraps in October and have honestly earned the title Leftovers Best.
Details about the leftover projects:
Many small items were made from smaller and larger leftover yarn: 6 maple leaves, a bookmark, 3 hacky sacks, and a mug cozy (knitted in double-face)
Shopping Queen / King in October
[x] I stocked up on my supply of yarn or material / fabric / paper / photo cardstock in October, or even stocked up considerably, and I actually had a lot of fun doing it. :- )
Details:
Unfortunately, I had to expand my yarn stash by (too) many new colors, and also had to buy yarn for the zodiac wrist warmers and yarn for the potholders.

Pattern purchases in October: become a Crazypatterns King/Queen
[x] I bought more than 5 patterns in October.
Details:The most important pattern was the course for tapestry crochet. In addition, there were several patterns for the zodiac wrist warmers and several Christmas decorations.
Thank you to everyone who buys patterns here.

Wishlist Stocker-Upper / Watchlist Stocker-Upper
[x] My wishlist with all the patterns I would like / would like to have / would like to make has grown, because I enjoy clicking through the new items / bestsellers / highlights / the designers’ shops, etc.
Details:
I often put things on the watchlist that I like but that I know I won’t be able to make in the near future, usually due to lack of time: crafts, decorations, sometimes socks or gloves…
Sock Queen / Sock King in October
[x] I worked on new socks in October and, if applicable, 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 details about it here in the thread. 
I knitted socks from leftover yarn for my second grandchild.
Busy little helper with crafts and in everyday life
[ ] I was able to complete / finish / get done many crafts in October.
Details:
[ ] I was also very busy offline / in normal everyday life in October.
Write details here if you would like to tell something about it.

Forum King/Queen in October
[x] I created at least one post in the forum in October. The more, the better.
[x] I participated in the birthday threads or congratulated users and designers.
[x] I was part of the monthly Crazypatterns craft group and had fun with it. = The respective monthly project threads.
November Projects + October Projects Part 2: the Crazypatterns Craft Group (No advertising)
--> At least one check mark is needed. The more check marks, the better, of course :- )
Thank you for your many lovely posts.

Learned something new in October
[x] I learned something new in October (e.g. a technique /
type of stitch / type of craft, etc.) and am therefore a winner. :- )
Details:
In double-face knitting, I learned a new edge, and I discovered tapestry crochet.
Autumn in the garden / 2020 gardening season / TV evenings
[ ] I had pleasant cozy-blanket evenings / lots of fun crafting in front of the TV.
Details:Most of my crafts are made during cozy-blanket TV evenings, so I couldn’t do without them.
[x] I have already started crafting the decorations / gifts / clothing for autumn / Halloween / Advent / Christmas / winter / New Year’s Eve / spring, etc.
Details:
The first gifts (wrist warmers, potholders, both knitted in double-face) are already finished, as is a third potholder, and the gift for the little grandchildren is on the needles. The mug cozy and the hacky sacks are an order for Christmas gifts.



The Grandkids’ Socks (he likes green and blue; the green was a scrap)

The other photos will be posted later.

Thanks, Josefa, for your kind wishes—I’ll do my best. 😊😊😊 Of course, I’m also happy about all the titles. I wish you a wonderful November, too.

Best regards, Marion

Glad you like it, Marion. :-)

I’ve gone through everything once now.
What did I forget?
Who else would like to be added?

Thank you so much, Josefa 😍, so many titles..... I’m absolutely thrilled 
I’ve had a tough month, an emotionally draining month, things can only get easier and now it’s starting so beautifully.
Thank you again from the bottom of my heart 😀
Wishing everyone, especially you, Josefa, a wonderful (sunny) November 

It’s great to have you here with us. :-)
I’m keeping my fingers crossed that things will get better for you soon.

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

This started project had been lying around at my place for a few months. Now in November I tackled it and finished it together with the pattern. It was my first crochet project after my wrist fracture. With thick hooks and thick yarn, it then moved forward round by round. That’s why I’m really proud of it. It is a 4 kg doorstop for my doors, since we often have drafts in the house (patio door open, hallway door open, front door open). So I needed protection for my grandchildren’s little fingers.



Busy Little Helper with Crafts and Everyday Life
[ x] In October, I was able to take care of / finish / complete many handmade projects.
Details about this:

Like every year in fall, I knitted lots of felted shoes in all kinds of styles and colors. Here they are gathered together again for you to look at:

Moccasins:









One-Step Felted Booties







And then also Ballet flats for children:









Forum Queen in October
[x ] I took part in the birthday threads and/or congratulated users and authors.
[x ] I took part in the monthly Crazypatterns craft group
and enjoyed it. = The
respective monthly project threads.
November Projects + October Projects Part 2: the Crazypatterns Craft Group (No Advertising )

Pattern Optimization Champion and Authors’ Hero = Author Title in October
[x ] In October, I finished and uploaded at least one new pattern.
--> Write details here. Link + image allowed.

Doorstop “Sandbag” - crochet pattern, also for crochet beginners, made from just one thick skein of yarn or leftovers



[x] In October, I revised and improved the product images for my patterns / my product texts / my shop.
--> Write details here. Link + image allowed.

Whenever I make things from my own patterns, I notice tiny little details that I can still improve. And while I was at it, I also added the pictures of the new models. They are always nice suggestions for what a product can look like when you make it from this pattern. This month it was about the felted shoe patterns for the Moccasins and the One-Step Felted Booties.

[x ] In October, I used the advertising threads / other advertising opportunities on Crazypatterns.
--> Write details here, if you’d like to share them.

I like the many different advertising threads on CP. I can show my products and also look at other authors’ recommendations on the various topics. You can show new things and bring old ones back to mind; it’s like a little bit of window shopping. It’s fun and makes you want to do some DIY.

Fall in the Garden / Gardening Season 2020 / TV Evenings
[x] I had pleasant cozy-blanket evenings / 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:

There are so many beautiful things to admire everywhere in fall. When I walk through my garden, I see all this splendor. You can always discover something new on walks, too. But when the weather is bad, I also really enjoy making myself comfortable in my sunroom with my craft project.


That’s it for the little look back at my crafting October. I wish all readers of this thread lots of fun and a wonderful November. Just enjoy whatever you can!

Warm regards from Ina

Thanks, Josefa, for all the great titles! I like “Hedgehog Queen” and “Sweater Queen” the best.

I wish you a wonderful and healthy November, too.
It’s great that you’re with us month after month, keeping us motivated.

Best regards
Monika

@Ina,
You're in too. :-)

Who else is missing?

Thank you so much for all the beautiful and original titles, Josefa! As always, it was a lot of fun.

As for the topic of “crocheting a wooden floor,” I’m not quite sure how to fit it into a thread. The description is pretty extensive. Maybe I’ll write a pattern on it sometime.

This topic seems to be “trending” right now.

Bravely keeping at it even during the coronavirus pandemic: become and remain a Corona Perseverance King/Queen
[x ] I am and will continue to be brave, meet the respective
requirements (disinfecting, thorough handwashing, social
distancing, staying home, wearing masks, etc.), won’t lose my
courage, and hope for the best.Leftovers-Best in October: leftovers are great
[x ] In October I used up lots of leftover yarn / fabric scraps / paper scraps /
cardboard scraps and have honestly earned myself the title Leftovers-Best
.
I used old “stepchild yarn” (pillow cover in c2c technique, squares for a granny blanket)
Details about the leftovers projects:Yarn Diet 2020 / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner Slob Conqueror in October 2020
[x ] I didn’t buy any yarn in October and therefore deservedly am Yarn Empress in October.
[ x] I haven’t bought any yarn for quite a while and am
therefore Yarn Empress of the month / quarter, etc. But the yarn diet is
over now; I will buy yarn in October / for Christmas.
--> I have been taking part in the yarn diet since January 2020
[ x] I would like to have the honorable title of brave Inner Slob Conqueror
because short yarn diets / yarn diets in between are simply
not enough. My goal is to make it through a whole year or even longer without
buying yarn.
Please state the total time period.
[x ] I am working toward the title Super Yarn Mountain Conqueror = This is a very
long and very extensive 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’m leaving this here as motivational help for shorter /
short yarn diets. :- )
[x ] I am taking part in the yarn diet starting January 1, 2020, and will
 diet for one month / a whole quarter / half a year or a whole year
and thereby earn myself the title or titles
Yarn Empress/Quarterly Empress/Half-Year Empress/Yarn Mountain Conqueror
.Forum King/Queen in October
[ x] I created at least one post in the forum in October. The more, the better.
[ x] I created forum threads (one or more) / new discussion threads in the forum in October. (story threads 3 words)
[x ] I participated in the birthday threads and/or congratulated users and authors.Rescuer of Stubborn Yarn, or Fabric Rescuer / Material Rescuer
[x ] In the month of October, I used up old or difficult yarn
and am an honorable Yarn Rescuer.Learned Something New in October
[ x] I learned something new in October (e.g., a technique /
type of stitch / type of craft, etc.) and am therefore a winner. :- )
Details: learned the corner-to-corner crochet technique

Bastelfan is in too. :-)