Final Sprint and Awards Ceremony for the July Projects

UFO Week officially runs until tomorrow.
If anyone needs more time, Monday is still okay too.



Dear users, dear authors,
You know how this works. I need a few details from you for the awards ceremony. Please copy the section between the ***asterisks*** and fill
it in. You can leave out paragraphs that don’t apply. Thanks, and have lots of
fun. :- )

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UFO Queen/King in July
[ ] I have completed a UFO and have earned the title UFO Queen/King.
[ ] I have completed several UFOs and have truly earned the title UFO Queen/King.
Details about the UFO / UFOs:

Leftovers Best in July
[ ] I used up lots of colorful leftover yarn and have earned the title Leftovers Best.
Details about the leftover yarn projects:

Yarn Diet / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner-Slacker Conqueror
[ ] I didn’t buy any yarn in July and have earned the title Yarn Emperor/Empress.
[ ] I haven’t bought any yarn for quite some time. The
title Yarn Emperor/Empress definitely and deservedly belongs to me. I also made it to the
final round for world domination. But the diet is over now; I will buy yarn in August. Please state the full time period.
[ ] I would like the title Inner-Slacker Conqueror, because the final round for world domination wasn’t enough. = 1 whole year without
buying yarn. Please state the full time period.

Wallflower Rescuer in July
[ ] I have finally completed my oldest purchased / freely downloaded pattern // a pattern that had been untouched for a long time,
and am therefore a Wallflower Rescuer.
Details:
[ ] I have earned bonus points for feedback to the respective author / comments / reviews, etc.
Details:

Rescuer of Rebellious Yarn / Rebellious Material, formerly called Stepchild Yarn Rescuer // Stepchild Material Rescuer
[ ] I used old unloved yarn and am a Rescuer of Rebellious Yarn / Yarn Rescuer
Details:
[ ] I used old unloved material (paper, fabric, etc. ) and am a Rescuer of Rebellious Material / Material Rescuer,
Details:

Frogging Monster Conqueror in July
[ ] I partly or even
completely frogged a UFO / work in progress and then still completed it / made something
beautiful / new out of it. I am therefore a Frogging Monster Conqueror.
Details:

Learned Something New in July
[ ] I learned something new and am therefore a winner. :- )
Details:

Garden Projects / Vacation Projects in July
[ ] I worked on / completed one project / several projects in the garden / park / on vacation
and had fun doing it. :- )
Details:

all July projects
Number of projects completed in July:
Number of patterns completed / uploaded in July (for authors only ):
Details: Anything else you can think of can be written here.

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A W A R D S C E R E M O N Y July Projects


Arni is a winner and has won

Congratulations on the title UFO Queen for the sun music box. Extra points because it was a gift. It’s also great that you used lots of leftover yarn for the clothespin bag. Congratulations on the title Leftovers Best, and extra points because that was a gift too. I think it’s wonderful that you make handmade items for your friends.

Extra points also for making a baby blanket for your pregnant friend. With all the extra points I’m giving you here, I hope you don’t miss the title Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner-Slacker Conqueror too much, but, well, we’re now starting the final round for domination of this galaxy, and next year domination of the universe, so you can diet again then if you want.
Big praise for the yarn diet from early December to mid-July; that included many Yarn Emperors/Empresses and the final round for world domination, and lots of perseverance.

Congratulations also on the title Rescuer of Rebellious Yarn / formerly Stepchild Yarn Rescuer. If the yarn had been sitting with you for 3–4 years, then it really deserved to be used. :- )

It’s also nice that you learned something new / filet crochet. I created a project thread for filet crochet. As soon as it’s not so hot anymore, you’ll surely be able to contribute there wonderfully.

4 finished July projects and 2 started large projects are impressive. Keep it up. :- ) Extra points, of course, for the pretty photos.

ChristinaE is a winner and has won.

Congratulations on being UFO Queen in July, and for several UFOs at once:
washcloth and the shark oven mitt. Yes, you truly earned it. :- )
Congratulations also on the title Leftovers Best in July for using lots of leftover yarn to make a bookmark and 2 bag charms in the shape of a dolphin and cherries. Cute. :- )
For the bag charms, of course, there’s also the title Wallflower Rescuer. Congratulations. And for you there’s also the title  Frogging Monster Conqueror for the rebellious washcloth. But, well, you stuck with it and truly earned the title.

Nine projects in July are great. A granny bag is always a good idea. Cuddle dolls, baby sneakers, reinforced hiking socks, and the dolphin will hopefully continue to bring you lots of joy.

Extra points for your cute photos.

Haekeltrulla is a winner and has won

Congratulations on becoming Yarn Emperor/Empress for successfully completing the yarn diet in July, congratulations on the final round for world domination, and very special congratulations on the successful yarn diet since 1/1/2018. Keep going toward Inner-Slacker Conqueror. You can do it; I have no doubt. I think it’s great that you completed 8 projects despite the heat.

Mifas is a winner and has won

Three finished projects and brave crocheting even in the heat are certainly worth the title “Keep-Going-and-Carry-On-in-the-Heat.” :- )
Congratulations on the title. Extra points for the pretty pictures.

Mowi19 is a winner and has won
Congratulations on being UFO Queen in July for the neckerchief, the tunic, and the baby set. Also congratulations on the title Leftovers Best in July for the neckerchief, the hairbands, the shoes, and the little berry basket.

And of course congratulations on the title Wallflower Rescuer in July for the pattern with the little berry basket. Congratulations also on being Frogging Monster Conqueror in July for the tunic, the neckerchief, and various knitting projects.

It’s also great that you learned something new and earned this victory title for the crochet stitches / knot stitches / knitting techniques.
Nice that you were able to make almost all of your impressive nine July projects outdoors.

Nadeleule is a winner and has won

Congratulations on the title Leftovers Best in July. Your glass coasters made from leftover yarn are wonderfully colorful and beautiful. They turned out great.
It’s also nice that you immediately made a pattern from them and uploaded it. Compliments also for the pattern with the beauty cosmetics set for the color campaign.
It’s truly admirable that you start a wool blanket in this heat and even get it halfway finished. You really earned the title “Keep-Going-and-Carry-On-in-the-Heat.”
Your crochet grandma turned out very cute. :- )

Nancy Schmidt is a winner and has won

Congratulations on taking part in the July projects. Newcomers get extra points, of course. The fact that your UFO is still a UFO doesn’t matter; then you’ll still have a UFO to finish in August. :-)
Congratulations on learning the new technique / knooking. No one can take knowledge away from you. :-)
Congratulations also on becoming Yarn Emperor/Empress for one month of yarn diet, if I understood that correctly? Have fun continuing to crochet the triangular shawl. August will last a while yet, so you have plenty of time to “pimp” the shawl.
Nice that you’re part of it now too.

Wollefaden / Marion is a winner and has won

It’s nice that you were able to finish a UFO despite the heat. A sweater (possibly warming while others make it from the pattern ) gets extra points. Congratulations on being UFO Queen in July. Also congratulations on being Leftovers Best in July. It’s really great that you made all July projects from leftovers / diet yarn. Congratulations also on becoming Yarn Emperor/Empress in July, on the final round of world domination, and much success on the path to Inner-Slacker Conqueror. Mid-Dec. isn’t that far away. You can do it.
It’s also great that you newly learned the houndstooth pattern in Tunisian crochet in July. Congratulations :- ) Wonderful, too, that you were able to finish your July projects in the garden.
In this heat, a finished sweater, a Tunisian-crocheted potholder with a fish motif, a cosmetics set (extra points for test crocheting, very nice in this heat ) and for the massage band made from sponge yarn.
Your August will surely be just as successful.

WollwunderPetra is a winner and has won

Congratulations on being Frogging Monster Conqueror. I think it’s good that you didn’t give up on this gradient yarn cake and still knitted it into a shawl. Congratulations on your perseverance and on the creative solution.
Congratulations also on all your July projects: two shawls, a scarf, several individual grannies—that’s impressive. And there was also an uploaded pattern for a triangular shawl. Keep it up. :- ) Congratulations also on the title Leftovers Best, because you used leftover yarn for the scarf. Extra points for diligent crafting on vacation. Great that you can craft outdoors at the moment.

Hello,

here are my details:

Yarn Diet / Yarn Emperor / Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror
[ X ] I didn’t buy any yarn in July and have earned the title Yarn Emperor.
[ X ] I haven’t bought any yarn for quite some time. The
title Yarn Emperor is definitely and deservedly mine. I also made it to the
final round for world domination.
Haven’t bought any yarn since 01/01/2018
[ X ] I would like the title Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror, because the final round for world domination wasn’t enough. = 1 whole year without buying yarn.

all July projects
Number of projects completed in July: 8
 
Best, Heike

Heike, congratulations! That really is a great achievement! Aside from one little detour, I won’t be buying any more yarn from now on either. I have more than enough stash, and I can make a lot with it. :-)


Here are my July results:


UFO King/Queen in July
[ x] I finished several UFOs and have well and truly earned the title of UFO King/Queen.

• Finally, I finished knitting and embroidering the scarf I had started for my granddaughter.
  
• Then I finished knitting my tunic to match the color project.
• And I also finished knitting and crocheting the 3-piece baby set—the color project—in July.

Best of Leftovers in July
[ x] I used up lots of colorful leftover yarn and earned the Best of Leftovers title.

• The scarf was knitted from leftover yarn.
  
• 4 hairbands were knitted from leftover yarn
• The booties from the baby set were crocheted from leftover yarn too.
• The berry basket was also crocheted from leftovers.

Wallflower Rescuer in July ??
[ x] I finished a newly purchased / free downloaded pattern, so thankfully it didn’t become a wallflower.

• It is the pattern for the berry basket (detailed review will follow in August)

Frogging Monster Conqueror in July
[ x] I frogged all or part of a UFO / a work in progress and then still
completely finished it / made something
beautiful / new from it. That makes me a Frogging Monster Conqueror.
Details:

• I frogged the tunic at the beginning and also midway through because I wasn’t happy with the result.
• The scarf also had to be frogged several times before I finally liked it.
• I also tried out lots of new knitting stitch patterns and did some frogging for those as well.

Learned something new in July
[x ] I learned something new and am therefore a winner. :- )
Details:

• I learned 2 new crochet stitches, including the knot stitch.
• I also tried and learned some new knitting techniques that I didn’t know yet.

Garden projects / vacation projects in July
[ x] I worked on / finished several projects in the garden and on the patio, and I had fun doing it. :- )
Details:

• I made all the completed July projects outdoors—at least 90% of the work, anyway.

all July projects
Number of projects finished in July: 9 (Wow - I’m surprised myself)

I’ll add the photo of the scarf by tonight. I’ve already posted all the other projects in the July thread.

@mowi19:

Thank you very much ;-)
I’m amazed myself that I’m managing this. But it just goes to show once again that
you buy far too much without using up what you already have.

Kind regards, Heike

Here is my July report:

UFO King/Queen in July
[x ] I finished a UFO and earned the title UFO King/Queen.

• My colorful sweater finally got finished after I had tried out several patterns and nothing had worked.  (Picture in the gallery)
  

 
Best of Leftovers in July
[x ] I used up lots of colorful leftover yarn and earned the title Best of Leftovers.

• I made all the pieces from leftover diet yarn.
  

Yarn Diet / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner-Pig-Dog Tamer
[x ] I didn’t buy any yarn in July and earned the title Yarn Emperor/Empress.

[x ] I would like the title Inner-Pig-Dog Tamer, because the final round for world domination wasn’t enough. = 1 whole year without
buying yarn.

• Haven’t bought any new yarn since mid-Dec. 2017
  

Learned something new in July
[x ] I learned something new and am therefore a winner. :- )

• I learned the houndstooth pattern in Tunisian crochet.
  

Garden Projects
[ x] I finished several projects in the garden and had fun doing it.

• I worked on all the pieces partly in the garden, in the shade because of the heat.
  

all July projects
Number of projects finished in July:
I managed 4 pieces

• Potholders with fish motifs - Tunisian crochet
• Cosmetics set, test-crocheted for Mel
• Massage band, crocheted with sponge yarn

• Colorful sweater, knitted and crocheted, UFO

I have already started two new pieces, but they count for August.

Frogging Monster Tamer in July
[x ] I partially or even
completely frogged a UFO / a work in progress and then still completed it / made something
beautiful / new out of it. I am therefore a Frogging Monster Tamer.
Details:
I wanted to turn my first yarn cake into a crocheted shawl. I quickly found a pattern, and after it was over 1 m long I realized that it was going to be too narrow and that I had far too much yarn left over. I frogged everything and calculated how wide it could be so that I would make it to at least 1.80 m. At 1.50 m I noticed that it would be at least 2.30 m (if I recalculated it). So it sat in the corner for a while. Now, on vacation, I frogged everything again, and it has become a beautiful triangular shawl. I like it, but I think I'm done with knitting yarn cakes for now. I prefer gradient yarn. 

all July projects
Number of projects completed in July: 2 shawls and a scarf, several individual granny squares, 
Number of patterns completed / uploaded in July (authors only ): 1 pattern for a triangular shawl
Details: Anything else that comes to mind, you can write here
The shawls were both for the pattern; I also knitted up the yarn cake for that.
For the scarf, I used different colors, including some leftover yarn. 

Garden projects / vacation projects in July
[ ] I worked on / finished one project / several projects in the garden / park / on vacation
and had fun doing it. :- )
Details: My projects are currently mostly made in the garden/on the patio, when the heat allows it, so in the evenings. And on vacation I also knitted diligently and joined the conversations as a listener. 

So many busy little bees here—how lovely! And in this heat, too! I think we really can give ourselves a pat on the back for that! *pat pat* :-)

[X ] I finished a UFO and earned the title of UFO King/Queen. 
The sun music box was a UFO and has already arrived at my friend’s place.

Best of the Leftovers in July
[X ] I used up lots of colorful leftover yarn and earned the title Best of the Leftovers. 
Details about the leftover yarn projects:
A clothespin bag for a friend was made from leftovers.

Yarn diet / Yarn Emperor / Inner-Pig-Dog Tamer
I’m out. In mid-July I sinned, because my friend is pregnant and I started a baby blanket. 
I was on a diet from the beginning of December to mid-July.

Rescuer of unruly yarn / unruly material, formerly called Stepkid Yarn Rescuer // Stepkid Material Rescuer
[ ] I used old, unloved yarn and am a Rescuer of unruly yarn/ Yarn Rescuer
Details: 
I crocheted gloves from yarn that had been sitting at my place for 3–4 years.

Learned something new in July
[ ] I learned something new and am therefore a winner. :- )
Details: 
I started crocheting filet crochet, but haven’t finished a project yet.

All July projects
Number of projects finished in July:
4 finished projects and 2  large projects started.

UFO Queen in July

I finished several UFOs and have truly earned the title “UFO Queen.”
Details on the UFO(s):
Washcloth, Shark Oven Mitt (pictures to follow)

“ResteBeste” in July
I used up lots of leftover yarn and earned the title “ResteBeste.” 
Details on the leftover-yarn projects:
“Page Turner” bookmark; 2 bag charms: dolphin and cherries.


Wallflower Rescuer in July

The patterns for the two bag charms had been waiting a long time to finally be crocheted.
 

Unraveling Monster Slayer in July

I had to unravel the top part of the washcloth several times because I just couldn’t get the round transition right—but in the end, the piece did get finished.


All July Projects
Number of projects completed in July:

Nine projects were completed; aside from the bookmarks, bag charms, and the two UFOs already mentioned, these are:
1 granny bag (started in June)
1 cuddly doll
crocheted baby booties
reinforced hiking socks (started in June)
I also crocheted eleven squares for a new granny bag and started an amigurumi dolphin.

I don't qualify for a title for July. I just crocheted ;-)

All July projects
Number of projects completed in July: 3

One shawl, pattern from CP



And this shirt here, pattern also from CP



And number 3




At the end of July, I started another shirt, but it’s only half finished, so it’ll count toward my August projects.

@ Michaela

You’ve been really productive. Those are three great pieces.
A big compliment to you.

Yes, Michaela, I’d be happy to second that.
That’s fantastic what you’ve created there.

Leftover Yarn Champ in July
[x ] I used up lots of colorful leftover yarn and earned the title Leftover Yarn Champ. 
Details about the leftover yarn projects:
I crocheted 6 coasters from leftover yarn 



all July projects
Number of projects completed in July: 2
Number of patterns completed / uploaded in July (for authors only ): I completed and uploaded 2 patterns: Beauty Cosmetics Set for the color campaign and coasters 


Large project started: 
I started a wool blanket (almost 1/2 finished) and learned a new cable pattern in the process.

Oops, I forgot my crocheted granny! It’s also made from leftover yarn and is my third July project.
Here are my finished projects again in pictures :)

@nadeleule 

That crochet granny is really, really cute
. Is there a pattern for her?

Haekeltrulla, yes, but not from me ;)

Mel, the grandma is really cute. However... when I see those needles in her head like that, I don’t think I could bring myself to do it. ;-)

Here’s my finished scarf. I’m taking the second one with me into August as a UFO—it still needs a few more rows.

Oh, Monika, the pins are just in your hair! Hairpins don’t hurt! ;-))

Monika, I just had to laugh at your comment about the needles. I also have a turtle—actually meant for pins—but my daughter can’t stand the turtle being so covered in pins, so she took all the pins out and sorted them into a container.

By the way, your scarf is very cute 

Thanks, Mel! :-)

I totally understand your daughter—I used to have two turtles that I loved very much. When I moved, I had to leave them with my friend.

For some reason, I just couldn’t bring myself to stick needles into something that has eyes. Weird, right?
I’m just too compassionate for that…

But I could stick them into a hat, for example. I’d probably crochet a hat for Grandma. ;-)

Award ceremony on Monday.
If you haven’t added your entry yet, please do so. :-)

Josefa, I wish you a lovely, relaxing weekend and a great ride into the sunset. :-)

Thank you for supporting us so well here! :-)

OK, thanks
have a great weekend, everyone

Now all the coasters are finished. The top one is bigger—it’s for the red wine bottle :-)

Sandra, those look great. A fantastic idea when you have toddlers around the house. Nothing can get broken.

Sandra, your coasters are really pretty!

Thank you very much. My husband isn’t really convinced :-) but they’re approved because they’re practical. 

 

Here, at last, are the promised pictures of my two UFOs!

Oh ChristinaE., they’re both so cute!

I’m done with the awards for now.
Who’s missing? Where did I forget something?

I think it’s great that, despite the heat, so many of you finished or worked on such beautiful craft projects. That’s true dedication—a genuine love of crafting. :- )

Mifas also received a title.
No one who worked hard in July goes away empty-handed. :-)

And the honorary title goes to you, Josefa, because despite the heat, you manage to keep motivating us and always come up with great topics!

Thanks :-)

Yes, I’d like to thank you too, Josefa! Without you, this thread wouldn’t even exist—and neither would some of our finished projects.  That’s a huge motivator, even in this heat.

You’ve written our award ceremony announcement beautifully once again. We owe you our thanks for that, too!


Christina, your shark is absolutely amazing. And the hat is super cute! :-)

I wish you all happy sweating.... phew... drip...

Dear Josefa, thank you once again for the wonderful prize-giving! It’s really true: Without your thread, I would never have accomplished so much!
My first August mini-project is already dangling from my keychain—the little seal is eagerly balancing its ball.
The dolphin is still missing its swim ring…
Now I need to look again for a backpack-friendly project: small and simple. That’ll probably be a dishcloth.

With this heat, I’ll keep it short:

Thank you so much, Josefa, for your wonderful award ceremony.

Josefa: Thank you so much for all the extra points. :-)
But I also have lots of friends who really love handmade things (luckily, since my husband often complains :-))
Yes, and I’m back on the “Wool Diet” in full force. I’ve placed quite a few orders.

Christina: Is the shark a pot holder?
It looks really good.

Oh, thank you! I’m very happy about that!
And there are so many beautiful creations featured here—even despite the heat.

New things learned in July
[x] I learned something new, so I’m a winner. :- )

- I’ve caught the “knooking fever”—knitting with a crochet hook

[X ] I didn’t buy any yarn in July and earned the title “WollKaiserIn.”

- Even though I had a few opportunities, I stayed strong—even the best bargain wouldn’t have stood a chance. Best regards, Nancy 

Thanks for your kind words :-)

@Nancy Schmidt,
Exactly, you've already found your way around really well :-)
Congratulations, and keep it up.