Final Sprint and Awards Ceremony for the September Projects

Dear users, dear authors,
September is over. It was lovely.
Now it’s time for the final sprint and the awards ceremony.

The awards ceremony starts tomorrow = Monday evening. If anyone needs more time, please write it down. No one will be excluded or left behind. Even small steps count.
--> Newcomers / beginners / forum users who have been silent so far are also welcome to join in. As always, this activity is not only for authors / regular users.

Please copy the section between the asterisks and fill it in accordingly. You can leave out anything that doesn’t apply.
Have fun.

There are always bonus points / extra points for photos and handmade items that are given as gifts. The more of those you have, the better for your karma. :- )

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

Best with Leftovers in September
[ ] In September I used up lots of colorful leftover yarn / emptied my leftovers basket and earned the title Best with Leftovers.
Details about the leftover yarn projects:

Yarn Diet / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner-Pig-Dog Tamer in September
[ ] I did not buy any yarn in September and 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 was also in the
final round for world domination. But the diet is over now; I will buy yarn in October. Please state the total time period.
[ ] I want to rule this galaxy / Milky Way and therefore will not buy yarn from August through the end of October.
[ ] I want the title Inner-Pig-Dog Tamer, because the final round for world domination / rule over this galaxy / Milky Way was / is not enough. = 1 whole year without buying yarn. Please state the total time period.

New: Shopping Queen / King:
This title is for everyone who likes buying yarn and (at the moment ) does not want to
go on a yarn diet. Photos are always a good idea.
[ ] I bought only urgently needed yarn in September.
Details:
[ ] I significantly expanded my stash and had fun doing it. :- )
Details:

New: busy Christmas elves
[ ] I worked on Christmas gifts in September.
Details:
[ ] I handmade decorations for Advent / Christmas or also Advent wreaths / Advent calendars in September.
Details:
[ ] As an author, I have already uploaded and sold (first ) patterns for Advent and Christmas.
Details:

New: Concrete Casting Specialist
[ ] During the summer months or also in September, I created a beautiful concrete casting project.
Details:
Info: Concrete casting: a popular hobby with many possibilities

Wallflower Rescuer in September
[ ] I finally finished my oldest purchased / free downloaded pattern // a pattern that had been left untouched for quite a while, and am therefore a Wallflower Rescuer.
Details:
[ ] I earned bonus points for feedback to the respective author / comments / reviews, etc.
Details:

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

Frogging Monster Tamer in September
[ ] In September I partially or completely frogged a UFO / a work in progress and then still finished it completely / made something beautiful / new from it. I am therefore a Frogging Monster Tamer.
Details:

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

End-of-Summer Updates / the last garden projects / vacation projects in September / preserves / homemade jam, etc. pp. + new: cozy-blanket evenings
[ ] I worked on / finished one project / several projects in the garden / park / on vacation / with homemade cake / with homemade jam, and I had fun doing it. :- )
Details:
[ ] I wrapped myself in a cozy blanket for crafting or otherwise kept warm, but I had lots of fun doing it.
Details:

all September projects
Number of projects finished in September:
Number of patterns finished / uploaded in September (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 September Projects
in alphabetical order

Arni is a winner and has won

Congratulations on the title Shopping Queen.
The stuffed animal for Anton, for which you bought yarn, is sure to please him.

Warm congratulations also on the title busy Christmas elf and on finishing your Christmas gifts / photo books with photos from Anton’s 1st year really early. I invented this new title because of you. Of course that earns extra karma points for you, and for Anton too, of course.
As always, you were very busy in September. I can’t award titles for projects that aren’t finished yet, but certainly at the end of October.
You also receive extra karma points for sharing your recipes in the forum. I think that’s great.

ChristinaE. is a winner and has won

Congratulations on the title Best with Leftovers for the baby shoes, the guardian angels, and the tissue pouches. Congratulations also on finishing the bathrobe.

There are extra points for giving away your handmade items, as well as for the guardian angel that is going on the trip with you and hopefully bringing you safely back. Have fun. :- )

Fadenstrang is a winner and has won

Congratulations on the title Shopping Queen for your pretty purchases, and congratulations on the title Lucky One because the yarn wasn’t lost, despite the rain. That earns extra karma points, and the photo earns even more.
Shopping Queen: Bought yarn today? (No advertising )

Fun-Design is a winner and has won

It’s great that you’re joining in now too. :- ) That earns extra karma points. Congratulations on the title Shopping Queen for significantly expanding your stash. A great remnant sale like that is always a wonderful thing.
Of course there are extra karma points for your photos.

Warm congratulations also on the title Concrete Casting Specialist: reworking the fountain, adding extra planting hollows, and the effort with the molds for the little houses are impressive.

It’s wonderful that, in addition to the fountain, you also finished the toilet-roll hat with a gift certificate. Of course gifts also earn extra karma points.
Keep having fun. :- )

Haekeltrulla is a winner and has won

Congratulations, your vest looks great. Extra points for the photo. Congratulations also on being Yarn Empress. :-)
And soon I’ll be able to congratulate you on being an Inner-Pig-Dog Tamer.
You can do it. That will bring you lots of karma points.

Iglinz is a winner and has won

At the moment she doesn’t write here very often, but for bravery in everyday life I am of course awarding her a title and lots of extra karma points as well, so the sun will shine again soon.

Krea_Tina is a winner and has won

Congratulations on the title Best with Leftovers for the new hats made from leftover yarn. Congratulations on the title Shopping Queen for the merino yarn and the pom-pom.

Congratulations also on the title busy Christmas elf for starting the very first Christmas amigurumi. That will certainly earn lots of extra karma points.

Congratulations also on the title Yarn Rescuer, since you made a hat from the formerly not-so-popular yarn, and extra karma points because you’re happy with the hat.

And congratulations on a total of five finished projects, two of which are newly uploaded patterns.

Mifas is a winner and has won

Congratulations on the title Shopping Queen, which you truly earned by expanding your yarn stash. There are also extra karma points for the photo with the pretty Bobbels.

MonsZa-Design is a winner and has won

It’s great that you’re joining in now too; that earns extra karma points.
Congratulations on the title Shopping Queen for the cuddly yarn that will become a cowl. Congratulations also on the title Yarn Emperor/Empress / on the successful yarn diet, since apparently you hadn’t bought anything for months before that. That is enough for the title.

Congratulations also on the title busy Christmas elf, since you finished lots of decorations for Advent and Christmas in September.

Warm congratulations also on the title Rescuer of Stubborn Yarn, or rather the title Yarn Whisperer (I just invented that for you ), since you got the yarn for the cowl to talk and worked it up. That earns good karma.

Congratulations on expanding your photography skills at Photokina. I think that’s great.

Wonderful that you preserved and processed so much fruit and vegetables in September. Extra points, of course, for thinking of your friends.

It’s also nice that you treated yourself to an evening break in front of the TV with a cozy blanket.

Mowi19 is a winner and has won

Congratulations on the title UFO Queen for three finished UFOs at once, and of course extra karma points for the hooded hat with knitted-on cowl that was given to your granddaughter, for the baby set of sweater and hat, which also earns extra points since it will be a gift for your second grandchild, and for the pretty headband.

Congratulations also on the title Shopping Queen for the yarn you bought to replace what you needed, and extra karma points for the gifted yarn.

Congratulations also on the title busy Christmas elf, although this really only applies to finished projects, but working on Christmas gifts early is always a good idea.

I can’t award the title Frogging Monster Tamer in September, because the vest isn’t finished but is being frogged again.

Congratulations on learning new knitting patterns and the new cable pattern.

It’s great that you were able to work on many projects in the garden, on the balcony, and at the campsite. Also wonderful that you preserved or processed lots of fruit.

Nadeleule is a winner and has won

Congratulations on finishing your marathon project, the cozy blanket, which had to be paused several times because of the heat. Finished is finished, and it turned out beautifully.

It’s great that the blanket also qualified for the title Best with Leftovers, because you knitted up lots of leftovers for it, among other things. The effort with the blanket was definitely worth it, so in addition to the two titles I am of course giving you extra karma points.

Congratulations also on the title Shopping Queen for buying yarn / Bobbels for a few new projects, as well as merino and alpaca yarn for the blanket.

Sensationally, the blanket is also enough for a third title, the title of busy Christmas elf, and for even more karma points. :- )

And the blanket is also enough for the title "Rescuer of Unloved Yarn" plus extra karma points.
No one can say you didn’t get the maximum out of your blanket. :- )

The blanket is also enough for the title Frogging Monster Tamer in September and extra karma points.
I have to stop giving you extra karma points now before your karma goes through the roof. Pun intended. :- )

Congratulations also on learning to work from crochet charts. That is always a good thing, and you’ll benefit from it for a long time.

And while crocheting the blanket, you were able to cover yourself with that very blanket at the same time. I hereby award your blanket the title "Miracle Blanket of the Month" and hope it finds many enthusiastic buyers who get just as much fun from it.

Sofis-Welt is a winner and has won

Congratulations on the title UFO Queen for the summer pants and the summer tunic. Extra points for keeping the summer sunshine in your heart. :- )
Congratulations also on the title Shopping Queen for the yarn that will become the two soul warmers or was used for the last summer projects.

Congratulations also on the title Concrete Casting Specialist for the 4 concrete slabs as coasters for a macramé hanging planter, and of course also congratulations on learning the fisherman’s rib pattern.

It’s great that you were able to use the time on the balcony for your projects and also relax in the evenings wrapped in a blanket.

I’m sure you’ll soon successfully upload new patterns. Of course there will be extra karma points for that.

RuthK is a winner and has won

Even if you aren’t a UFO Queen this month, you’re sure to win that title again soon. :- ) And of course you get extra karma points for getting back into it after a longer break. Have fun with it.
Congratulations on the title Best with Leftovers for your nativity-figure patterns. It’s great that you used up lots of leftover yarn. I assume that buyers of these patterns will also be able to use up lots of leftover yarn. So they’re basically all Best with Leftovers too. That worked out well. :- )

Warm congratulations on being Shopping Queen.
That’s just the problem with leftovers: something is always missing. But it’s nice that you were able to stock up without any fuss. With the leftovers you still have, you’re sure to make many more enchanting projects.

Congratulations also on the title "busy Christmas elf." It’s commendable that you were already working in September on decorations for Advent / Christmas or on corresponding patterns for the nativity figures. That gives these patterns enough time to sell well before Christmas and make many people happy in the process. Extra karma points for you. :- )

If you love your yarn / certain skeins so much that you don’t want to use them up, for example to win the title Stepchild Yarn Rescuer or Rescuer of Unloved Yarn, that still earns karma points, because apparently you’re having fun with it. That’s what counts.

It’s also wonderful that you wrapped yourself comfortably in a cozy blanket for crafting. Relaxing in the evening is good for body and soul.

Four projects / uploaded patterns in September are great and get your karma points moving. :- )

Wollefaden is a winner and has won

Congratulations on the title UFO Queen for finishing a fidget blanket that had been unfinished for quite a while.
There are extra karma points because the blanket is being donated and will hopefully give the recipient pleasant hours.

Warm congratulations also on the title Best with Leftovers, since you made all September projects with leftover yarn. That is impressive.

Congratulations on being Yarn Empress for the successful yarn diet in September. At the end of October I’ll congratulate you on ruling this galaxy / Milky Way, and in mid-December I’ll congratulate you on being an Inner-Pig-Dog Tamer.
I have no doubt about your staying power.

Congratulations also on the title Wallflower Rescuer in September for beautifying the blanket, to which flowers and loops, each made from a separate pattern, were attached.

Congratulations also on learning two new patterns / Tunisian crochet.
I am also awarding your blanket the title Miracle Blanket. :- )

It’s great that you were able to work on your September projects in the garden and had fun doing it.

As always, you were very busy in September and accomplished a lot. I’ll just copy that in here. Well done.
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2 roses, 1 massage band, 1 Christmas tree, 1 four-leaf clover, 1 autumn figure (Else ), 4 autumn leaves, 1 flower, 4 loops (wallflowers ), 1
comfort cloth, 1 fidget blanket (UFO )
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UFO King/Queen in September
[ ] I finished a UFO and earned the title UFO King/Queen.
[ ] I finished several UFOs in September and truly earned the title UFO King/Queen.
Details about the UFO / UFOs:

Leftover Best in September
[ ] I used up lots of colorful leftover yarn in September / emptied my leftovers basket and earned the title Leftover Best.
Details about the leftover-yarn projects:

Yarn diet / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror in September
[ ] I didn’t buy any yarn in September and 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 was also in the
final round for world domination. But the diet is over now; I’m going to buy yarn in October. Please specify the total time period.
[ ] I want dominion over this galaxy / Milky Way and am therefore giving up yarn purchases from August through the end of October.
[ ] I want the title Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror, because the final round for world domination / dominion over this galaxy / Milky Way was / is not enough. = 1 whole year without buying yarn. Please specify the total time period.

New: Shopping Queen / King:
This title is for everyone who likes buying yarn and (currently ) does not want to
go on a yarn diet. Photos are always a good idea.
[ ] I only bought urgently needed yarn in September.
Details:
[ X ] I significantly stocked up my stash and had fun doing it. :- )
Details:

I stumbled across a clearance sale and couldn’t resist....  some of it (28 balls) has already been used; it’s going to be a birthday gift. 



New: busy Christmas elves
[ ] I worked on Christmas gifts in September.
Details: 
[ ] I handcrafted decorations for Advent / Christmas, or Advent wreaths / Advent calendars, in September.
Details:
[ ] As a designer, I have already uploaded and sold (first ) patterns for Advent and Christmas. 
Details:

New: Concrete Casting Specialist
[ X ] During the summer months or in September, I created a lovely concrete-casting project. 
Details:
Info: Concrete casting: a popular hobby with many possibilities 

I reworked my fountain from last year, enlarged the planting hollows, and sealed them.
I also made silicone molds of my modeled houses and cast them. They still need a little paint, then I’ll decorate a planting bowl with them.



Wallflower Rescuer in September
[ ] I finally finished my oldest purchased / free downloaded pattern // a pattern that had been left untouched for a long time, and so I am a Wallflower Rescuer.
Details:
[ ] I earned bonus points for feedback to the respective designer / comments / reviews, etc.
Details:

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

Frogging Monster Conqueror in September
[ ] In September I partially or completely frogged a UFO / a work in progress and then still completely finished it / made something beautiful / new from it. Therefore I am a Frogging Monster Conqueror.
Details:

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

End-of-summer updates / the last garden projects / vacation projects in September / home-canned goods / homemade jam, etc., etc. + new: cozy-blanket evenings
[ ] I worked on / finished one project / several projects in the garden / park / on vacation / with homemade cake / with homemade jam, and I had fun doing it. :- )
Details:
[ ] I wrapped myself in a cozy blanket while crafting or kept warm some other way, and I had lots of fun doing it. 
Details:

all September projects
Number of projects finished in September: 2
Number of patterns finished / uploaded in September (for designers only ):
Details: Anything else you can think of, you can write here.


My two finished projects are the concrete fountain and a birthday gift for a friend, namely this toilet-roll hat. I hid a gift certificate in it....

UFO King/Queen in September
I didn’t finish any UFOs, but I did start one—a sweater for myself. Since the Christmas patterns took priority, it’s now become a UFO, and I’m afraid it’ll stay that way for a while because I still have so many other things to do :-(

ResteBeste in September
[x ] In September, I used up a lot of colorful leftover yarn / emptied my
leftover-yarn basket, earning myself the title “ResteBeste.”
Details on the leftover yarn projects:
I crocheted nativity figures for a Christmas nativity scene (see photo). That used up a lot of colorful leftover yarn. Unfortunately, at least three times as much is still left :-(





New: Shopping Queen / King:
This title is for everyone who loves buying yarn and (for now ) doesn’t want to go on a yarn diet
. Photos are always a good idea.
[x ] In September, I only bought yarn that I urgently needed.
Details:
I didn’t have enough leftover yarn in a skin tone for the nativity figures. Of course, I had to buy some!

New: Hardworking Christmas Elves

[x ] In September, I handmade decorations for Advent / Christmas, as well as Advent wreaths / Advent calendars.
Details: Nativity figures—see above
[ ] As an author, I’ve already uploaded (my first ) patterns for Advent and Christmas.
Details: Nativity figures—see above, 3 patterns


Rescuer of unruly yarn / unruly material—formerly known as “Stepchild Yarn Rescuer” //
“Stepchild Material Rescuer”
I don’t have any unloved yarn! I love every ball of yarn! (Some so much that I don’t even want to use them!)

New: Cozy Blanket Evenings

[X ] I wrapped myself in a cozy blanket while crafting or kept
myself warm in other ways, but I had a lot of fun doing it.
Details: I do this almost every evening!

All September Projects
Number of projects completed in September: 4
Number of patterns completed / uploaded in September (for authors only ): 4

You two are amazing—and you’re already done. Great!

I still need until tomorrow evening to get everything put together and finished.

For me, it’s easy too.

New: Shopping Queen / King:
This title is for everyone who likes buying yarn and (at the moment ) doesn’t want to go on a yarn diet.
Photos are always a good idea.
[× ] I only bought urgently needed yarn in September.
Details: for a stuffed animal for Anton, I needed yellow and brown.


New: busy Christmas elves
[X ] I worked on Christmas gifts in September.
Details:  I created and ordered photo books of Anton’s first year  for my husband, my parents, and my mother-in-law. They’ll probably arrive tomorrow


I worked on a bride and groom in September. All the individual pieces are finished crocheted. But I didn’t sew them together because we didn’t need the bride and groom after all.  

I also worked on a baby blanket, a door wreath, and a stuffed animal (both for Anton).  But none of it is finished yet

Short and sweet:
I significantly stocked up my stash and had fun doing it. :-)

I’ll finish my report tomorrow, too.

Good night.



UFO King/Queen in September
[x ] I finished a UFO and earned the title UFO King/Queen.
[ ] I finished several UFOs in September and truly earned the title UFO King/Queen.
Details about the UFO / UFOs:
My knitted blanket! It was more of a long-term project than a UFO, but it had to be paused several times (because of the heat)
Best of the Leftovers in September
[ x] I used up lots of colorful leftover yarn in September / emptied my leftovers basket, and earned the title Best of the Leftovers.
Details about the leftover yarn projects:
Also for the knitted blanket. In addition to the regular purple yarn, I also used stripes from pink, purple, rust-mottled Bobbel yarn (about 100 g)
30 g cotton for an autumn leaf
Merino wool leftovers for 4 grannies, about 80 g
Yarn Diet / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner-Pig-Dog Tamer in September
[ ] I did not buy any yarn in September and earned the title Yarn Emperor/Empress.
[ ] I have not bought any yarn for quite some time. The
title Yarn Emperor/Empress definitely and deservedly belongs to me. I was also in the
final round for world domination. But the diet is over now; I will buy yarn in October. Please state the total time period.
[ ] I want dominion over this galaxy / Milky Way and therefore will not buy yarn from August through the end of October.
[ ] I want the title Inner-Pig-Dog Tamer, because the final round for world domination / dominion over this galaxy / Milky Way was / is not enough. = 1 full year without buying yarn. Please state the total time period.

New: Shopping Queen / King:
This title is for everyone who enjoys buying yarn and does not (currently ) want to be on a yarn diet.
Photos are always a good idea.
[x ] I bought only urgently needed yarn in September.
Details: I bought one Bobbel for my next project and 6 individual skeins of Merino and alpaca yarn for the leftover blanket, because I didn’t have any matching leftovers left. (Photo below)
[ ] I significantly restocked my stash and had fun doing it. :- )
Details:

New: busy Christmas elves
[ ] I worked on Christmas gifts in September.
Details: 
[ ] I handmade decorations for Advent / Christmas or Advent wreaths / Advent calendars in September.
Details:
[x ] As a designer, I have already uploaded and sold (first ) patterns for Advent and Christmas. 
Details: A knitted blanket! If you start now and are diligent, you can still finish it in time for Christmas ;)

New: Concrete Casting Specialist
[ ] I created a lovely concrete-casting project during the summer months or in September. 
Details:
Info: Concrete casting: a popular hobby with many possibilities 

Wallflower Rescuer in September
[ ] I finally finished my oldest purchased / free downloaded pattern // a pattern that had been left untouched for quite some time, and am therefore a Wallflower Rescuer.
Details:
[ ] I earned bonus points for feedback to the respective designer / comments / reviews, etc.
Details:

Rescuer of unruly yarn / unruly material, formerly called Neglected-Yarn Rescuer // Neglected-Material Rescuer
[x ] I used up old, unloved yarn in September and am a rescuer of unruly yarn / Yarn Rescuer
Details: 5x cake yarn, acrylic (200 g each) for the knitted blanket
[ ] I used up old, unloved material (paper, fabric, etc. ) in September and am a rescuer of unruly material / Material Rescuer,
Details:

Frogging Monster Tamer in September
[ x] In September I partially or completely frogged a UFO / a work in progress and then still completely finished it / made something beautiful / new from it. That makes me a Frogging Monster Tamer.
Details: also on the blanket, because after a longer break I lost my place in the pattern

Learned Something New in September
[x ] I learned something new in September, and that makes me a winner. :- )
Details: working from a crochet chart!

End-of-Summer Updates / the last garden projects / vacation projects in September / canned goods / homemade jam, etc. etc. + new: cozy blanket evenings
[ ] I worked on / finished one project / several projects in the garden / park / on vacation / with homemade cake / with homemade jam, and I had fun doing it. :- )
Details:
[x ] I wrapped myself in a cozy blanket while crafting or kept warm some other way, and I had a lot of fun doing it. 
Details: while I was knitting the blanket, I could cover myself with it at the same time :)

all September projects
Number of projects finished in September:
Number of patterns finished / uploaded in September (for designers only ): 1. On 09/30, the knitted blanket 
Details: Anything else you can think of can be written here.

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

My fidget blanket had been lying around started since July. This month I managed to finish it. It will be donated again.

Best of Leftovers in September
[x ] In September I used up lots of colorful leftover yarn and earned the title Best of Leftovers.
All the pieces I made in September are from leftover yarn.

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

[x ] I want to rule this galaxy / Milky Way and
therefore I’m giving up yarn purchases from August to the end of October.

[x ] I want the title Inner-Pig-Dog Tamer = 1 whole year without buying yarn.

I haven’t bought any yarn since mid-Dec. 2017.


Wallflower Rescuer in September
[x ] I finally finished free downloaded patterns that had been untouched for quite a while
and am therefore a Wallflower Rescuer.

For my fidget blanket, I finally rescued 2 Wallflower patterns at once.
I crocheted 4 small loops and a lovely flower and then sewed them on.

Learned Something New in September
[x ] I learned something new in September and am a winner because of it. :- )

For the fidget blanket I tried out two new Tunisian crochet patterns. It worked wonderfully.

End-of-Summer Updates / the last garden projects / vacation projects in September / preserves / homemade jam
etc. etc. + new: cozy-blanket evenings
[x ] I finished several projects in the garden and had fun doing it. :- )
I worked on the blanket partly in the garden, and the roses were crocheted in the garden too.

all September projects
Number of projects finished in September:
2 roses, 1 massage band, 1 Christmas tree, 1 four-leaf clover , 1 autumn figure (Else), 4 autumn leaves, 1 flower, 4 loops (Wallflowers), 1 comfort cloth, 1 fidget blanket (UFO) 

A total of 17 pieces
This month went really well.

Now I’ve finished and photographed my UFO sweater.

UFO King/Queen in September
[x ] I finished three UFOs in September and have truly earned the title UFO King/Queen.

This hooded hat with a knitted-on loop is finished, and I gave it to my granddaughter:



This baby set made up of a sweater and hat was completed today. My 2nd grandchild, who is currently still in the planning stage, will get it later.



And then there’s the headband for me, which I started in August—that’s finished now too:





New: Shopping Queen / King:
(x) I bought some more yarn that I was missing in order to finish my projects. I also received 700 g of merino yarn as a gift, and about another 500 g of cotton. Of course I was very happy about that. Here is a photo of the wonderful gifts (not everything fit in the photo):




New: busy Christmas elves
[ x] I worked on Christmas gifts in September.
I started crocheting the little winter bear, and with that I also started rescuing a wallflower. It’s still in progress and is going into October as a UFO.


Taming the Frogging Monster in September
[ x] In September I frogged a large part of a work in progress three times now—the vest for my husband. Yesterday I discovered that a mistake had crept into the upper left front piece—so I frogged it again. Since I design a lot of things as I knit, that happens to me sometimes. But that’s okay. This way the vest will be truly perfect in the end.

Also, with the yarn I was given, there was an entire front piece of a sweater that had been started. I frogged that too.


Learned something new in September
[ x] I learned something new in September and am therefore a winner. :- )
I tried out new knitting patterns again and learned more, including cable patterns.

I also got to know new vegan recipes, for example vegan herring salad (thanks, Inna).



End-of-summer updates / the last garden projects / vacation projects in September / preserves / homemade jam, etc., etc. + new: cozy-blanket evenings
[ x] I worked on several projects in the garden, on the balcony, and on vacation at the campsite. I also processed a lot of fruit into jam, purée, and cake. Of course I had a lot of fun doing it. :- )
The last UFO—the baby sweater—was finished on the balcony on September 30.


all September projects
Number of projects finished in September: 3
I started 2 projects that will go into October as UFOs. They’re still flying around my ears.

At this point, another thank-you from me for this thread. If it didn’t exist, my UFOs would still be circling for a long time... ;-)

It’s really fun to motivate each other here and to post the current status now and then. Thanks also to everyone who takes part here. :-) 


I wish you all an inspiring week and am looking forward to everything new in October.

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

Best of the Leftovers in September
[ ] In September I used up lots of colorful leftover yarn / emptied my
leftover basket and thereby earned the title Best of the Leftovers.
Details about the leftover-yarn projects:

Yarn diet / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner Couch Potato Tamer in September
[ ] I didn’t buy any yarn in September and 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 was also in the final round for world domination. But the diet is over now; I’m going to buy yarn in October. Please state the total time period.
[ ] I want to rule this galaxy / the Milky Way and am therefore giving up yarn purchases from August through the end of October.
[ ] I want the title Inner Couch Potato Tamer, because the final round  for world domination / rule over this galaxy / the Milky Way wasn’t / isn’t enough. = 1 whole year without buying yarn. Please state the total time period.

New: Shopping Queen / King:
This title is for everyone who likes buying yarn and doesn’t want to go on a yarn diet (at the moment). Photos are always a good idea.
[X] In September I bought only urgently needed yarn.
Details:
2 skeins of cozy yarn for a loop scarf — I just couldn’t resist... the first yarn purchase in months
[ ] I significantly stocked up my stash and had fun doing it. :- )
Details:

New: busy Christmas elves
[ ] I worked on Christmas gifts in September.
Details:
[X] In September I handcrafted decorations for Advent / Christmas or Advent wreaths / Advent calendars.
Details: Winter/Christmas decorations — I’m not revealing any more yet ;-)
[ ] As a designer, I have already uploaded and sold (first ) patterns for Advent and Christmas.
Details:

New: Concrete Casting Specialist
[ ] During the summer months or in September, I created a beautiful concrete-casting project.
Details:
Info: Concrete casting: a popular hobby with many possibilities

Wallflower Rescuer in September
[ ] I finally finished my oldest purchased / free downloaded pattern // a pattern that had been left untouched for quite some time, and am therefore a Wallflower Rescuer.
Details:
[ ] I earned bonus points for feedback to the respective designer / comments / reviews, etc.
Details:

Rescuer of the stubborn yarn / stubborn material, formerly called Stepchild Yarn Rescuer //
Stepchild Material Rescuer
[X] In September I used up old, unloved yarn and am a rescuer of stubborn yarn / Yarn Rescuer
Details: it wasn’t actually unloved, but until now it just hadn’t wanted to speak to tell me what it wanted to become — now it has become a cozy loop scarf
[ ] In September I used up old, unloved material (paper, fabric, etc. ) and am a rescuer of stubborn material / Material Rescuer,
Details:

Frogging Monster Tamer in September
[ ] In September I partially or completely frogged a UFO / a work in progress and then still finished it completely / made something beautiful / new out of it. Therefore I am a Frogging Monster Tamer.
Details:

Learned something new in September
[ ] I learned something new in September and am a winner because of it. :- )
Details:
In the field of image editing — I was at Photokina on Saturday and watched several interesting talks.

End-of-summer updates / the last garden projects / vacation projects in September / Preserves / homemade jam
etc. etc. + new: cozy-blanket evenings
[ ] I worked on / finished one project / several projects in the garden / park / on vacation / with homemade cake / with homemade jam, and I had fun doing it. :-)
Details:
In September the apple and pear harvest continued — I cooked plenty of applesauce and pear sauce, made apple/pear jelly, and dried apple rings. There were also several apple cakes, as well as a plum cake and some plum compote — the plum tree is (fortunately) not as big as the two apple trees yet. I also harvested around 30 ornamental gourds and have already given most of them to friends.
[X] I wrapped myself in a cozy blanket for crafting or kept myself
warm some other way, but I had a whole lot of fun doing it.
Details: in the evenings in front of the TV — when I sit still, I get cold quickly

all September projects
Number of projects finished in September: 2 scarves, 1 loop scarf
Number of patterns finished / uploaded in September (for designers only): 1 scarf
Details: Anything else you can think of, you can write here.

How’s it going for you all?
Who’s still missing?
--> If you need more time, you can still be honored as a winner.

I’m already looking forward to the awards ceremony. Josefa, you can add anyone who joins later, what do you think?

UFO King/Queen in September
[X] I finished a UFO and earned the title UFO King/Queen.
 Details about the UFO / UFOs:
A yellow pair of summer pants, a rose-colored summer tunic; the summer pants had been lying around since July, the tunic since June.

New: Shopping Queen / King:
This title is for everyone who likes buying yarn and (at the moment ) doesn’t want to go on a yarn diet
. Photos are always a good idea.
[X ] In September I bought only urgently needed yarn.
Details: yarn for my soul warmer, yarn for a scarf, 2 balls of yarn for a second soul warmer, yarn for a summer tunic
 
New: Concrete Casting Specialist
[x ] During the summer months or in September, I created a lovely concrete casting project.
Details: 4 concrete slabs as coasters for macramé hanging planters
Info: Concrete casting: a popular hobby with many possibilities

Learned something new in September
[ ] I learned something new in September and am a winner because of it. :- )
Details: brioche stitch pattern

End-of-summer updates / the last garden projects / vacation projects in September / canned goods / homemade jam etc., etc. + new: cozy blanket evenings
[X] I worked on / finished one project / several projects in the garden / park / on vacation / with homemade cake / with homemade jam, and I had fun doing it. :- )
Details: the summer pants and tunic were partly made on the lawn in front of the house or on the balcony...
[x ] I wrapped myself in a cozy blanket while crafting or otherwise kept warm, and I had lots of fun doing it.
Details:... wrapped up in a thick blanket

all September projects
Number of projects finished in September: 3 (summer pants, summer tunic, soul warmer)
Number of patterns finished / uploaded in September (for authors only ): sadly 0
Details: Anything else that comes to mind can be written here.

Oops, I totally missed this. I'll add my info now :)


Leftover-Best in September
[x] I used up lots of colorful leftover yarn in September / emptied my leftovers basket and earned the title Leftover-Best with that.
Details about the leftover yarn projects:
I had bought yarn for hats and made another one from the leftovers right away. It's not that much, but at least I didn't create any leftovers.


New: Shopping Queen / King:
[x] In September I only bought urgently needed yarn.
Details: I bought one skein of merino yarn and a pom-pom for it. 

New: busy Christmas elves
[x] In September I made decorations for Advent / Christmas, or Advent wreaths / Advent calendars, by hand.
Details: At least on 09/30 I started the first Christmas amigurumi. I've made a start :)


Rescuer of the stubborn yarn / the stubborn material, formerly called neglected-yarn rescuer // neglected-material rescuer
[x] In September I used up old unloved yarn and am a rescuer of the stubborn yarn / yarn rescuer
Details: I made a hat with unloved yarn... I actually wanted to donate it, but I like the finished hat so much and it fits me so well that I'm keeping it for myself. 



all September projects
Number of projects completed in September: 5 hats, so I guess it was my hat month :)
Number of patterns completed / uploaded in September (authors only): 2

Thank you so much for the titles and the extra karma points :-))))
I love your award ceremonies, and all your activities make crocheting so much more fun.

Thanks, Arni. :- )

I’ve gone through everything once now. Who’s missing?
I’ll still get ChristinaE.’s info from the September projects thread.
Fadenstrang is still missing, right?

OK, I’ve got Fadenstrang and ChristinaE. too.

I’ve earned myself a cup of tea now after all that prize-giving. :-)

Is Haekeltrulla still missing?

Josefa, thank you! You really did a fantastic job writing the winners’ announcement for everyone.

Quite honestly, this has now become a real highlight for me at the end of each month, something I’d really hate to miss and always look forward to. That’s why I’m very happy to keep taking part.

Above all, it’s an incentive not to let UFOs lie around for too long, but to finish them.

By the way, the gifted yarn comes from my granddaughter’s great-grandmother’s estate (her mother’s grandmother). And now I’ve decided to knit something from it for my granddaughter. Gray and white combine really well with red or blue. The yarn should be enough for a sweater, hat, leggings, and socks. Her great-grandmother would surely be very happy that the yarn is being put to such good use. If there’s any left over, I’ll make something from it for her future little sibling.

Josefa, thank you so much for another very entertaining award ceremony. You always put so much effort into this—I think that’s great!
I’ll set out a nice pot of tea for you; put your feet up for a bit and enjoy the moment—you’ve earned it. 

Dear Josefa,
thank you so much for your kind words! That’s incredibly motivating. I think I’ll join in more often now!

@Ruth
Was this your first time participating?
I’ve lost track a bit at the moment.
If so, you’ll of course get extra karma points for that, too.

No, I’ve participated in the UFO Queen challenge before, but that was almost a year ago.

Okay, thanks for refreshing my memory.
I’ll give you extra karma points anyway for getting back into it.

THANK YOU!

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

You get better every month—this time it was especially long.
It’s great that so many people participated this month; that makes it even more fun.

Yes, I think it’s great when so many people participate. It’s incredibly motivating. :-)

Thank you for your kind words about my award ceremony posts. :-)

I’d also like to thank you for the lovely awards ceremony, even though I didn’t actually participate. Not that you should think you’ve gotten rid of me—it’s just that everything is very depressing right now. My father passed away, and at the moment I’m spending my days at the hospital with my husband, who is seriously ill, and I’m very worried. I can’t knit right now—I just can’t bring myself to do it.
But congratulations to all the winners! And a special thank you to Josefa for knocking on my shell.

(It’s such a bummer—I bought new yarn last week, and I just can’t bring myself to do anything with it.)

My condolences on the passing of your father and best wishes to your husband.

I just noticed that you haven’t been as active lately.
You’re really part of the community here.

I’ve been bumping up a bunch of forum game threads today.
Maybe that would be something for you if you’d like a little distraction now and then? It doesn’t require as much concentration as knitting.

Dear Ida,

You have my deepest sympathy. I can totally understand that you’re sad and have lost your enthusiasm for crafting. I’d feel the same way if my husband weren’t doing well.

But Josefa is right. It doesn’t help anyone—not even your husband—if your thoughts are always stuck in a dark place. You can only encourage him if you lift your own spirits. For example, playing a forum game can help pull you out of that endless cycle of thoughts.

In any case, it’s great to have you back here and active again. You were really missed.

A warm hug, if you’d like. And remember, the sun is always shining, even when there’s a thick layer of clouds in the way.

Warm regards, Monika

Dear Ida

My deepest condolences on the passing of your father.

I wish you much strength in the days ahead and hope your husband gets well soon so he can feel better again.

Best regards, Marion

Can I still join?

We were on vacation for a few days and I couldn’t check in beforehand.

I’ve actually managed not to buy any yarn so far.

That’s why I’m still in the running for the “Conqueror of My Inner Slacker” title.

Maybe you can still count me in, dear Josefa.

Thanks.

Best regards, Heike

@Haekeltrulla,
I’ve added you to the list too. No one gets left behind.
Congratulations :-)
Just let me know as soon as you’ve managed the Schweinehundbezwinger = 1 year without buying yarn, so I can award you lots of karma points.

Dear Ida,
I, too, wish you lots of strength for the coming days, even if you don’t feel like writing much right now—or aren’t able to. I think a lot of people here are thinking of you. Sending you a big hug.
And the new yarn isn’t going anywhere, either. :-)

Oh, Ida,

I’m so sorry to hear about your father. And of course about your husband—hopefully he’ll feel better soon!