Final Stretch and Awards Ceremony for the November Projects

Dear users, dear authors,
it’s time for the final stretch and the awards ceremony.
To do this, please copy the section between the asterisks into your text field and fill it out accordingly. Of course, you can leave out anything that doesn’t apply.

The awards ceremony starts on December 3. But I will still add you later, too.

Nobody goes home without a title. You have all worked hard, in every respect, so every participant will be honored. If necessary, I’ll invent a suitable title. Even small steps count. Everyone (user / author) can join in.
Good luck.

Earn extra points / bonus points and improve your karma:
- There are always extra points for (your own uploaded) photos.
- Handcrafted items that are given as gifts also earn extra points.
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UFO King/Queen in November
[ ] I finished a UFO in November and have earned the title UFO King/Queen.
[ ] I finished several UFOs in November and have truly earned the title UFO King/Queen.
Details about the UFO / UFOs:

Leftover Yarn Champion in November
[ ] In November I used up lots of pretty +  colorful leftover yarn / emptied my leftovers basket and have earned the title Leftover Yarn Champion.
Details about the leftover yarn projects:

Yarn Diet / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner Temptation Conqueror in November
[ ] I did not buy any yarn in November and have earned the title Yarn Emperor/Empress for a month without buying yarn.
[ ] I haven’t bought any yarn for quite some time. The
title Yarn Emperor/Empress definitely and deservedly belongs to me. But the diet is over now; I will buy yarn in December. Please provide the total time period.
[ ] I would like the title Inner Temptation Conqueror, because the final round for world domination / dominion over this galaxy / Milky Way was / is not enough for me. = 1 whole year without buying yarn. Please provide the total time period.
--> Marion / Wollefaden and Haekeltrulla, please let me know when your year is over. Who else is aiming for Inner Temptation Conqueror?

Shopping Queen / King:
This title is for everyone who likes buying yarn / materials and (currently) does not want to stick to a yarn diet. Photos are always a good idea.
[ ] I bought only urgently needed yarn in November.
Details:
[ ] I significantly stocked up my supplies for Christmas, etc. and had fun doing it. :- )
Details:

Busy Christmas Elves
[ ] I worked on Christmas gifts in November.
Details:
[ ] In November I handmade decorations for Advent / Christmas, or Advent wreaths / Advent calendars.
Details:
[ ] As an author, I uploaded and sold patterns for Advent and Christmas.
Details:

Concrete Casting Specialist
[ ] In November I created a beautiful concrete casting project.
Details:
Info: Concrete casting: a popular hobby with many possibilities

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

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

Unraveling Monster Conqueror in November
[ ] In November I partially or completely unraveled a UFO / a work in progress and then still finished it completely / made something beautiful / new out of it. Therefore, I am an Unraveling Monster Conqueror.
Details:

Learned Something New in November
[ ] In November I learned something new (e.g. a new technique / stitches, etc. etc.) and am therefore a winner. :- )
Details:

Autumn updates / the very last garden projects / vacation projects in November / 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:
[ ] I wrapped myself in a cozy blanket for crafting or otherwise kept warm, and I had lots of fun doing it.
Details:

all November projects
Number of projects finished in November:
Number of patterns finished / uploaded in November (for authors only):
Details: You can write down anything else you can think of here.

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A W A R D S C E R E M O N Y
in alphabetical order

Arni is a winner and has won

Congratulations on the title UFO Queen for the baby blanket that had been sitting since August. Congratulations on the title Yarn Emperor/Empress for the yarn diet since October. It’s wonderful that you were able to finish two projects in November, even though you’re working again now. Of course, there are extra karma points for the gifted giraffe, and the baby blanket with the shell-pattern border looks very nice in the photo. Of course, I’m also giving you extra points for the photo.

Haekeltrulla is a winner and has won

Congratulations on the title Yarn Empress for the yarn diet in November, and of course much success on your way to becoming an Inner Temptation Conqueror. It’s not that long until 1/1/2019 now. It’s admirable that you’ll keep going even after that. My compliments on so much perseverance.

Congratulations also on the title Busy Christmas Elf for the baby doll Emmi, which will surely be a big hit as a Christmas gift, as well as the six Advent calendars made of paper. Of course, there are extra points because the handcrafted item is being given as a gift.

Congratulations also on the Unraveling Monster Conqueror title for the handmade item that couldn’t score points as a sweater, but is wonderful as a cardigan. Six finished projects in November is impressive, and all of that with diet yarn. Well done.

Iglinz is a winner and has won



Krea_Tina is a winner and has won

Congratulations on the many extra karma points for the gifted handmade items and for the pictures. Congratulations also on the title Shopping Queen for buying urgently needed yarn, and extra points for buying faux fur and singeing it to make sure it really is faux fur. I like that.

Congratulations also on the title Unraveling Monster Conqueror for the dragon tail. You unraveled it and now it’s finished, so that definitely fits.
It’s wonderful that you had fun crocheting in the cozy blanket with tea alongside. Three finished November projects and a pattern for one of them coming soon—that’s great.

Mifas is a winner and has won

Congratulations on numerous extra karma points for the many photos. I think that’s great. Of course, there are many more karma points for the shawl that is being given as a gift. :-) Congratulations on the title Shopping Queen for the pretty gradient yarn cakes and the sock yarn. Have fun with them. The photos look promising.

There are also extra karma points because you always give authors feedback. Congratulations also on the title Rescuer of the Unworked Yarn, which became a table runner. Super.
It’s wonderful that you can now knit socks without a pattern, too. Your projects all look wonderful. The tunic with the mismatched gradient sleeves will surely turn out well in December.

Mowi19 is a winner and has won

Congratulations on the title UFO Queen for finishing two UFOs at once in November. Since the sleeping bag for the grandchild was a gift, there are of course extra karma points for it. There are also extra karma points for the granny Christmas gift and for the related pictures. Congratulations also on the title Leftover Yarn Champion for the many leftover yarns that were used for the two grannies.

Congratulations also on the title Yarn Emperor/Empress for the yarn diet since October, and also congratulations on the title Busy Christmas Elf for the two Christmas gifts. Congratulations on successfully completing the training to become a drinking water consultant. It’s wonderful that you could wrap yourself in a cozy blanket for crafting. Three finished November projects and one uploaded pattern are super.

Nadeleule is a winner and has won

You have truly earned extra points for the photos and the gifted handmade items. Congratulations on the title Leftover Yarn Champion for using about 100 g of cotton yarn and about 60 g of tweed yarn for a mug cozy.
Congratulations on the title Shopping Queen for buying urgently needed yarn. Have fun with it. :-) Congratulations on the title Busy Christmas Elf for the Christmas projects and Christmas patterns, even if the details are still secret.

Congratulations on the title Concrete Casting Specialist. I really thought your concrete candle holder with the pretty decoration was wonderful. Well done.
Congratulations also on the title Rescuer of the Unruly Yarn for the mug cozy, which will surely bring a lot of joy as a gift.
Congratulations on learning to work from a knitting chart. That will surely bring you many advantages.

It’s wonderful that you could snuggle into a cuddly blanket for crafting. Five finished November projects and two finished patterns are a great success. Super job.
I think your hot water bottle cover is magnificent.

RuthK is a winner and has won

Of course there are extra points for the pretty photos.

Congratulations on the title Leftover Yarn Champion and lots of extra karma points for your numerous leftover yarn projects:
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I crocheted the “Moose” door wreath, the lucky pig egg cozies  and the star gnomes from leftover yarn. I also crocheted
finger puppets (Pettersson and Findus, a wizard, 2 Christmas owls)
from leftover yarn.
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Congratulations on the title Shopping Queen for the yarn needed for the color project and for the Catania yarn. Have fun with it :-) Congratulations also on the title Busy Christmas Elf for the door wreath with moose and the star gnomes. Since there is also a pattern for the star gnomes, I’m giving you extra karma points for that.

Congratulations on the title Unraveling Monster Conqueror for the Children’s Railway Cardigan. I hope the title is a little compensation for the effort of unraveling shortly before the end. It’s wonderful that you found time to bake. There are extra karma points for that, too, because you treated your loved ones with it. I hope there will still be a few cookies left for you and for Christmas. It’s also great that you could wrap yourself in a cozy blanket.

Six finished November projects, five of them also available as patterns, are wonderful. Super job. :-)

SofisWelt is a winner and has a birthday

Congratulations on the title UFO Queen for the scarf that had to wait for the yarn. Congratulations on the title Shopping Queen for the shopping spree in the yarn shop. :-) Sometimes that just has to be. Congratulations also on the title Busy Christmas Elf for the grandparents-couple egg cozies for your parents for Christmas. There are extra karma points for that too, because they are being given as gifts.

Congratulations also on the Unraveling Monster Conqueror for the doily that became a bonnet. Great upcycling. :-) Super that you learned so many new things in November: Frankfurt knot, reading knitting charts, knitting cables—that was worth it. It’s also wonderful that you found time to bake Christmas cookies and dog biscuits. Five finished November projects are fantastic. Of course, there are lots of extra points for the photos.

Wollbaerli / ChristinaE is a winner and has won

Congratulations on numerous karma points for the photos of your finished projects and for giving away your handmade items. :-) Congratulations on the title Leftover Yarn Champion in November for gift tags made from leftover yarn and the cup holders made from leftover yarn that you knitted for the “Knitting Against Forgetting” campaign. That earns lots of extra karma points.

Congratulations on the title “Shopping Queen Who Shines Through Modesty When Shopping.” I invented this title especially for you now, since buying four balls, two of which were returned because they were extra, is something special. :-)

Congratulations on the title Busy Christmas Elf for the six finished Christmas gifts
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3 scarves and three dishcloths.
As tags I crocheted a mini Santa hat (for Nicolas), a
little Christmas tree and a little Advent wreath, as well as six small
stars and a star with a tail (from a pattern by Elke Eder).
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It’s wonderful that you could bundle up warm on the sofa with the blanket. Eleven November projects are super. You really are a busy little helper, too. :-)

Wollefaden is a winner and has won

Lots of extra points for the many photos and the appliqués on blankets that you gave to the retirement home. I find that admirable.

Congratulations on the title UFO Queen for the sweater that is now a cardigan. For that, of course, you also get the title Unraveling Monster Conqueror right away. That was definitely worth it. :-) Congratulations on the title Leftover Yarn Champion, since all November projects were handmade with leftover yarn.

Congratulations on the title Yarn Emperor/Empress for the successful yarn diet in November. It’s wonderful that you’re still bravely working toward Inner Temptation Conqueror. :-)
That earns many, many, many extra karma points for lots of perseverance. Congratulations on the title Busy Christmas Elf for the big Santa and the little Christmas bear.

19 finished handmade items in November are sensational. Congratulations on that. As always, you are a busy little helper. :-)

Hello,

Yarn diet / Yarn Empress / Conqueror of the Inner Slacker in November
[ ] I didn’t buy any yarn in November and earned the title Yarn Empress for a month without buying yarn.
[ ] I haven’t bought any yarn for quite some time. The
title Yarn Empress definitely and deservedly belongs to me. But the diet is over now; I will buy yarn in December. Please state the total time period.
[ X  ] I would like the title Conqueror of the Inner Slacker, because the final round for world domination / dominion over this galaxy / Milky Way was / is not enough for me. = 1 whole year without buying yarn. Please state the total time period.
I haven’t bought any yarn since 01/01/2018.
I’m still aiming for the Conqueror of the Inner Slacker. It’s only one more month, then I will have
managed at least 1 year without buying yarn.
But I will keep going until I really HAVE to buy yarn because otherwise I can’t
get anything done anymore.

Busy Christmas Elves
[ X ] I worked on Christmas gifts in November.
Details: 1 baby doll Emmi
[ X ] I made decorations for Advent / Christmas or Advent wreaths / Advent calendars by hand in November.
Details: 6 Advent calendars made of paper => photos to follow
[ ] As a designer, I uploaded and sold patterns for Advent and Christmas.
Details:

Conqueror of the Unraveling Monster in November
[ X ] In November I partially or completely unraveled a UFO / a work in progress and then finished it completely after all / made something beautiful / new out of it. That makes me a Conqueror of the Unraveling Monster.
Details: It was supposed to become a sweater, but I crocheted it with too small a hook and only the sleeves were missing; then it sat in the box for months. I completely unraveled it and crocheted a warm cardigan from it.

all November projects
Number of projects completed in November: 6

Best, Heike
 

My November:

UFO Queen in November
[ x] I finished two UFOs in November and have truly earned the title of UFO Queen.
Details about the UFO(s):
I finished knitting the sleeping bag for my next grandchild. The baby’s mom will get it for Christmas.
I also finally finished crocheting a large granny square with a border over 40 cm. My granddaughter will get it for Christmas for her dolls. I also finished a smaller one. I posted pictures of them in the November Projects thread.

Leftover Yarn Champion in November
[ x] In November, I used up lots of pretty and colorful leftover yarn—I emptied my scrap basket—and earned the title “Leftover Yarn Champion.”
I crocheted many of the scraps into a large and a small granny square.

Yarn Diet / Yarn Empress / Willpower Champion in November
[x ] I haven’t bought any yarn since October. The title “Yarn Empress” definitely and rightfully belongs to me.

Hardworking Christmas Elves
[ x] I worked on Christmas gifts in November.
Details:
Both UFOs are Christmas gifts.

New Things Learned in November
[ x] I learned something new in November, though it was unrelated to my hobbies of knitting and crocheting.
Details: I took a training course to become a drinking water consultant—it was very interesting and helps me stay healthy so I can keep crafting for a long time to come. - )

[x ] I wrapped myself in a cozy blanket while crafting or kept warm in other ways, but I had a lot of fun doing it.
Details: In the evenings on the couch, wrapped in a blanket, it was great fun to knit the sleeping bag.

All November Projects
Number of projects completed in November: 3
Number of patterns completed/uploaded in November (for authors only): 1

Best of the Leftovers in November
[x ] I used up lots of pretty + colorful leftover yarn in November
and have earned the title Best of the Leftovers
with that.
Details about the leftover yarn projects:
I crocheted the “Moose” door wreath, the lucky piggy egg cozies, and the star gnomes from leftover yarn. I also crocheted finger puppets (Pettersson and Findus, a wizard, 2 Christmas owls) from leftover yarn.



Shopping Queen / King:
This title is for everyone who likes to buy yarn / materials and
(currently) doesn’t want to stick to a yarn diet. Photos are always a good
idea.


[x ] I significantly stocked up my supplies for Christmas, etc., and had fun doing it. :- )
Details:
I ordered yarn for the color project and also ordered a few supplies of Catania (I always need that) along with it, so it would be worth it .-)

Busy Christmas Elves

[x ] In November I handmade decorations for Advent / Christmas, or Advent wreaths / Advent calendars.
Details:
The star gnomes and the “Moose” door wreath are already hanging as Christmas decorations!
[x ] As a designer, I uploaded and sold patterns for Advent and Christmas.
Details:
Star gnomes



Details:

Conqueror of the Unraveling Monster in November
[ ] In November I partially unraveled a work in progress and then still completely
finished it. That makes me a
Conqueror of the Unraveling Monster.
Details:
On the children’s railroad jacket, I had left out 10 rows and only noticed it shortly before the end .-(



Fall Updates / the very last garden projects / vacation projects in November / preserves / homemade jam
etc. pp. + new: cozy blanket evenings
[x ] I baked cookies for the family (I usually don’t get much of them myself) and had fun doing it. :- )
Details:
[x ] I wrapped myself in a cozy blanket for crafting and kept myself
warm in other ways, but I had lots of fun doing it.
Details: As always, I do that with a warm grain pillow behind my back

all November projects
Number of projects finished in November:6
Number of patterns finished / uploaded in November (for designers only):5


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Earn extra points / bonus points and boost your karma:
- You always get extra points for (your own uploaded) photos.
- Handmade items that are given away also earn extra points.
I posted all the pictures. My appliqués will be donated to the retirement home; I sewed them onto blankets. i

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

Details about the UFO
I unraveled an older UFO (sweater) and crocheted a completely new cardigan from it.


Best of Leftovers in November
[x ] I used up lots of pretty + colorful leftover yarn in November and earned the title Best of Leftovers
with it.
Details about the leftover-yarn projects:

I made all the pieces with leftover/diet yarn.


Yarn diet / Yarn Emperor/Empress / Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror in November
x ] I bought no yarn in November and earned the title Yarn Emperor/Empress for one month without buying yarn.

[x ] I would like the title Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror, because the final round
for world domination is not enough for me. = 1 whole year without buying yarn. Please
state the total time period.

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

--> Marion / Wollefaden please let me know when your year is over. Who else is aiming for the
Inner-Pig-Dog Conqueror title?

Exact date: Last yarn purchase on Dec. 14, 2017



Busy Christmas Elves

[x ] I handmade decorations for Christmas in November.
Details:
I crocheted a big Santa Claus and a little Christmas bear for myself.



Unraveling-Monster Conqueror in November
[x ] I completely unraveled a UFO in November and then still made something completely new from it. Therefore I am an
Unraveling-Monster Conqueror.
Details:

I completely unraveled my UFO sweater and then crocheted a beautiful cardigan from it.


all November projects
Number of projects finished in November:

19 crocheted pieces:
12 appliqués for fidget blankets, 3 pairs of baby shoes for a friend, 1 large Santa,
1 cardigan, 1 little Christmas bear, and 1 piece for test crocheting

Best of the Leftovers in November
[x ] In November I used up lots of pretty +  colorful leftover yarn / emptied my leftover basket, and earned myself the title Best of the Leftovers.
Details about the leftover-yarn projects:
For the new pattern I used approx. 100g of cotton yarn
60g of tweed yarn for a mug cozy (photo) as a birthday gift for my friend 
Yarn Diet / Yarn Empress/Emperor / Inner-Pig-Dog Tamer in November
[ ] I didn’t buy any yarn in November and earned myself the title Yarn Empress/Emperor for a month without buying yarn.
[ ] I haven’t bought any yarn for quite some time. The
title Yarn Empress/Emperor definitely and deservedly belongs to me. But the diet is over now; I will buy yarn in December. Please specify the total time period.
[ ] I would like to have the title Inner-Pig-Dog Tamer, because the final round for world domination / dominion over this galaxy / Milky Way was / is not enough for me. = 1 whole year without buying yarn. Please specify the total time period.
--> Marion / Wollefaden and Haekeltrulla, please let me know when your year is over. Who else is aiming for the Inner-Pig-Dog Tamer?

Shopping Queen / King:
This title is for everyone who likes buying yarn / materials and doesn’t (currently) want to stick to a yarn diet. Photos are always a good idea.
[x ] In November I bought only urgently needed yarn.
Details:
[ ] I significantly stocked up my supplies for Christmas etc. and had fun doing it. :- )
Details:

Busy Christmas Elves
[ ] I worked on Christmas gifts in November.
Details:
[x ] In November I handmade decorations for Advent / Christmas, or also Advent wreaths / Advent calendars.
Details: can’t be revealed yet ;)
[ ] As a designer, I uploaded and sold patterns for Advent and Christmas.
Details: in the next few days...

Concrete-Casting Specialist
[x ] I created a lovely concrete-casting project in November.
Details: an Advent candle holder made of concrete (photo)
Info: Concrete casting: a popular hobby with many possibilities 

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

Rescuer of Rebellious Yarn / Rebellious Material, formerly called Foster-Child Yarn Rescuer //
Foster-Child Material Rescuer
[ x] In November I used old unloved yarn and am a Rescuer of Rebellious Yarn / Yarn Rescuer
Details: mug cozy made from unloved yarn
[ ] In November I used old unloved material (paper, fabric etc.  ) and am a Rescuer of Rebellious Material / Material Rescuer.
Details:

Ribbelmonster Tamer in November
[ ] In November I partially or completely unraveled a UFO / a work in progress and then still finished it completely / made something beautiful / new from it. That makes me a Ribbelmonster Tamer.
Details:

Learned Something New in November
[ x] In November I learned something new (e.g., a new technique / stitches etc.) and am therefore a winner. :- )
Details: working from a knitting chart

Autumn Updates / the very last garden projects / vacation projects in November / canned goods / homemade jam
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 for crafting, or kept myself warm some other way, but I had lots of fun doing it.
Details:

all November projects
Number of projects finished in November: 5
Number of patterns finished / uploaded in November (for designers only):
Details: 2 simple loops made from Springwolle yarn, an Advent candle holder made of concrete, a mug cozy made from leftover yarn, crocheted a “thing” and wrote a pattern for it but haven’t uploaded it yet 
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Here are the pictures:

Earn extra points / bonus points and boost your karma:
- You always get extra points for (your own uploaded) photos.
- Handmade items that are given as gifts also earn extra points.
--> please provide details. 

One hat will be given to my grandma, and I’m giving a dragon tail scarf to a girl I don’t know personally at all. I hope she’ll be happy about it anyway :)
Pictures may follow right away.


Shopping Queen / King:
This title is for everyone who likes buying yarn / materials and doesn’t want to stick to a yarn diet (at the moment). Photos are always a good idea.
[x] In November I only bought urgently needed yarn.
Details: I crocheted the hat for myself, so I bought the yarn and the faux-fur pom-pom for it (it really is faux fur; I singed a little piece to test it ;)).


Frogging Monster Tamer in November
[ ] In November I partially or completely unraveled a UFO / a work in progress and then still finished it completely / made something beautiful / new out of it. That makes me a Frogging Monster Tamer.
Details: Well, this doesn’t really fit... But while working on the dragon tail scarf, I accidentally crocheted the wrong pattern in a trance for an entire evening.... Of course, it had to be unraveled and fixed :)


Fall updates / the very last garden projects / vacation projects in November / preserves / homemade jam
etc. pp. + new: cozy blanket evenings
[x] I wrapped myself in a cozy blanket for crafting or otherwise kept myself warm, but I had a lot of fun doing it.
Details: Of course, I actually always do that :) Cozy blanket + tea simply go with crocheting!

all November projects
Number of projects completed in November: 3
Number of patterns completed / uploaded in November (authors only): 0 (coming in the next few days :))
Details: You can write anything else you can think of here. 
-In November I only made 2 hats and the dragon tail scarf.
One hat and the dragon tail scarf will become patterns in the next few days

Here’s my hat :)
There aren’t any pictures of the other items—they’ll be coming soon as patterns :) 

Last-minute update! ;)
I just came across my child’s hot water bottle, which is over 40 years old...
Now it has a pretty little cover made from 100g of cozy, soft, hand-spun merino wool. Used up another skein!
It’s not cold at all today, but I still want to cuddle it... just because...

UFO Queen in November
[XXX ] I finished a UFO in November and earned the title UFO Queen.
[ ] I finished several UFOs in November and truly earned the title UFO Queen.
Details about the UFO / UFOs:
I finished a scarf because I had to wait for the yarn I ordered.

Shopping Queen / King:
This title is for everyone who likes buying yarn / materials and doesn’t want to stick to a yarn diet (at the moment). Photos are always a good idea.
[ ] I only bought urgently needed yarn in November.
Details:
[XXX ] I significantly stocked up for Christmas, etc., and had fun doing it. :- )
Details:
I went on a bit of a shopping spree and treated myself to some yarn, because my local craft shop around the corner had several special offers.



Busy Christmas elves
[ ] I worked on Christmas gifts in November.
Details: Grandparents-pair egg cozies for my parents for Christmas
[ ] I handmade decorations for Advent / Christmas or Advent wreaths / Advent calendars in November.
Details:
Unraveling Monster Tamer in November
[ ] In November I partially or completely unraveled a UFO / a work in progress and then still finished it completely / made something beautiful / new out of it. That makes me an Unraveling Monster Tamer.
Details: It was supposed to become a doily; now it has become a hat for my mother’s birthday.

Learned something new in November
[ ] I learned something new in November (e.g., a new technique / stitches, etc.) and am therefore a winner. :- )
Details: Frankfurt knot, reading a knitting chart, knitting cables

Fall updates / the very last garden projects / vacation projects in November / preserves / homemade jam
etc. + new: cozy-blanket evenings
[ ] I worked on / finished one or more projects in the garden / park / on vacation / with homemade cake / with homemade jam, and I had fun doing it. :- )
Details: Christmas cookies for people, as well as dog biscuits for my four-legged darling
[ ] I wrapped myself in a cozy blanket for crafting or kept myself warm in some other way, and I had lots of fun doing it.
Details:

all November projects
Number of projects finished in November: 5
Hat, scarf, 2 pairs of socks, grandparents-pair egg cozies
Number of patterns finished / uploaded in November (for authors only):
Details: Anything else you can think of, you can write here



UFO Queen in November
[X] I finished one UFO in November and earned the title of UFO Queen.
I’ve been dragging that baby blanket around with me since August or so, and it’s finally done.
[ ] I finished several UFOs in November and have truly earned the title of UFO Queen.
Details about the UFO(s):


Yarn Diet / Yarn Monarch / Overcomer of Procrastination in November
[x] I didn’t buy any yarn in November and earned the title of Yarn Monarch for going a month without buying yarn.
My yarn diet has been going on since October and is still ongoing.


All November projects
Number of projects completed in November: 2


I finished a giraffe (for a friend of Anton’s).

And my baby blanket now has a border. It ended up being just a simple shell stitch pattern after all. But I liked it best that way. 

So, first my pictures ....

My haul: Unfortunately I don’t have a picture of the sock yarn. It’s only 6 skeins *cough*




1 pair of socks for me, without a pattern—I can do that now!


A shawl, pattern from a group


Another shawl, pattern from a Facebook group


Then a table runner, pattern from here. Unfortunately not blocked yet; it was finished on 11/30 shortly before midnight, and yesterday I didn’t feel like doing menial tasks like washing ...



Earn extra points / bonus points and improve your karma:
- You always get extra points for (your own uploaded) photos.
- Handmade items that are given as gifts also earn extra points.


==> Everything has pictures. The triangular shawl in fall colors is a gift for my mom


Shopping Queen / King:
This title is for everyone who likes buying yarn / materials and (at the moment )
doesn’t want to stick to a yarn diet. Photos are always a good idea.
[ ] In November I bought only urgently needed yarn.
Details:
[x] I significantly stocked up my supply for Christmas etc. and had
fun doing it. :- )
==> Yes, I’m in for this one! Bobbels and sock yarn!


Wallflower Rescuer in November
[ ] I finally finished my oldest purchased / free downloaded pattern // a
pattern that had been sitting untouched for quite a while and
am therefore a Wallflower Rescuer.
Details:
[x] I earned bonus points for feedback to the respective designer / comments
/ reviews etc.
==> Even if I didn’t rescue anything, I always leave feedback!

Rescuer of the unruly yarn / the unruly material, formerly called Stepchild Yarn Rescuer //
Stepchild Material Rescuer
[x] In November I used up old unloved yarn and am a rescuer
of the unruly yarn / Yarn Rescuer
==>It wasn’t unloved and wasn’t unruly either, but it had been lying around here for a year and I thought
I would never make anything with it, then it fell into my hands and became
a table runner!



all November projects
Number of projects finished in November: 4
Number of patterns finished / uploaded in November (for
designers only):
==> Then I also crocheted 2 sleeves of a tunic from here. And unraveled them again already because I didn’t like the
different color gradient on both sides (or rather my
inner Monk didn’t like it). Now I’m looking for different ones for it and
the 2 test Bobbels will be used for something else.

Earn extra points / bonus points and improve your karma: I posted photos of my scarves in the forum and in the gallery.
All the projects I finished in November will be given away.

UFO Queen/King in November

This month I didn’t have time for UFOs.

Leftover Yarn Champion in November

For “Knitting Against Forgetting,” I knitted two cup holders from leftover yarn.
The gift tags are crocheted from leftover cotton yarn.


Shopping Queen / King:

In November, I bought just four skeins to complement my scarves, two of which I returned because I had bought too many.

Hard-Working Christmas Elves

In November, I made six Christmas gifts: 3 scarves and three dishcloths.
As tags, I crocheted a mini Santa hat (for Nicolas), a little Christmas tree, and a tiny Advent wreath, as well as six little stars and a star with a tail (following Elke Eder’s pattern)

etc. + new: Cozy Blanket Evenings

At home, I settled comfortably on the sofa to knit or crochet, keeping warm with a cozy blanket.

All November Projects

Total: 11 projects:
3 scarves
1 baby triangular shawl (plus one and a half booties! but that doesn’t count, since they’re not finished yet)
3 dishcloths (photo to follow)
2 cup holders (well, those were only made today...)
3 Christmas motifs as tags (count as one project)
7 crocheted stars (same)

I've gone through it once.
Who am I missing?
What did I forget?

@Iglinz,
You're already on the list, but the details are still missing.
Did you finish a scarf?

Thank you so much, Josefa—your award ceremony post is wonderful to read once again! It’s fun to be motivated like this.
By the way, the big pattern secret has been revealed!

Thank you so much, dear Josefa.

You deserve huge praise from me for your wonderful award ceremony.
It’s true—this thread is really motivating, as you can see from everyone’s beautiful results.

Thank you so much for your wonderful award ceremony! It’s always fun and motivating!

Dear Josefa,
thank you so very much for the wonderful award ceremony. It’s incredibly motivating and brings cheer on a gloomy day like today (it’s warm here, but it’s raining—not Christmassy at all—where on earth has the snow gone?).

Thank you for your kind words. I’m glad you enjoyed the awards ceremony.
Thank you for participating.
I wish you all a wonderful Advent season.

Oh my goodness, another month has flown by, and I didn’t take any photos! I think I showed you the scarf, but I also finished a pair of socks as a Christmas gift and an infinity scarf. Actually, that’s not quite right—the infinity scarf is still missing its buttons. But I did knit a shawl. Photos will be posted tomorrow!
As for the various “Wool Emperor” titles, I can’t claim any of those. I bought a tiny bit of yarn, but not enough to really brag about—though, of course, that means my yarn diet is out the window. And other than that, I can’t think of any title I might qualify for.
In any case, congratulations to all the winners!

@Iglinz,
as soon as your photos are online, I can award you extra karma points for photos and handmade items you've given away. That's also enough for the title of "Hardworking Christmas Elf." :-) You bought yarn, and that's enough for the title of "Shopping Queen."
If the scarf was a UFO, then that's also enough for the title of UFO Queen.

So hurry up with those photos, and I'll polish up your karma. :-)

Dear Josefa,

thank you for the wonderful awards ceremony. You’ve put all of this together so lovingly for each of us. It’s truly a joy for me to participate here—even when time is tight, like it is right now. And you play a big part in that. Of course, everyone else who posts here as well. You’ve all really grown on me.

I really have to say again—I’m so glad I ended up here. :)

Wishing you all a wonderful Advent season!

Best wishes from Monika

Oh, by the way, is there a UFO thread for December too? I haven’t found it yet....
Maybe I’ll finally manage to get that little bear finished...

There won’t be a UFO week in December because the Christmas elves here are very busy. In January, we’ll get going again in full swing with all the title highlights and a spring-fresh yarn diet.

Of course there is a December projects thread:
December: Christmas Elf Thread with Photos

Thanks, Josefa, then I’ll join in with the Christmas elves, that’s great too. :)

Thanks, Josefa—the awards ceremony is wonderful as always!

I’ll show you the promised pictures now:

  The gift tags 

 The cup holders and the comet, made from leftovers.

Very nice items, Wollbärli—they look great!