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2014 Design Competition Winner List

Category: Fashion, sponsored by Interweave Crochet

Honorable Mention: “Seashell Dress”; designed by Linda Jefferies

Honorable Mention: “The Claudia Sweater”; designed by Susan Walsh

Third Prize $100: “Purple Majestic Vest”; designed by Maxine Pike

Second Prize $200: “Fantasy Skirt”; designed by Kathryn White

First Prize $300: “Peach Stack”; designed by Annette Hynes

Category: Accessories, sponsored by WEBS, Americas Yarn Store

Honorable Mention: “Reversible Rabbits”; designed by Hazel Furst

Honorable Mention: “Waterfall Collar Necklace”; designed by Jessie Rayot

Honorable Mention: “Riviera Shawlette”; designed by Kathryn White

Third Prize $100: “Pearls”; designed by Jean DeMouy

Second Prize $200: “Crimson Fiesta Shawl”; designed by Theresa Kehrer

First Prize $300: “Fall Leaves Wrap”; designed by Jessie Rayot

Category: Afghans and Home Decor, sponsored by Red Heart

Honorable Mention: “Summer Breeze”; designed by Rena Watson

Third Prize $100: “A Soldier’s Christmas”; designed by Deborah Bagley

Second Prize $200: “Around the World and Back”; designed by Annette Hynes

First Prize $300: “Star Bright Cot Blanket”; designed by Joan Peate

Category: Thread Crochet, sponsored by Boye and the Crochet Dude

Third Prize $100: “Flutter”; designed by Rose Ramirez

Second Prize $200: “Pretty Pathways Doily”; designed by Joyce Geisler

First Prize $300: “Secret Garden”; designed by Kathryn White

           

Category: Artistic Expression, sponsored by Tulip Company, makers of exceptional tools including Etimo cushion grip crochet hooks

Third Prize $100: “The Deadly Dragon”; designed by Rachel Schuster

Second Prize $200: “Steampunk Amigurumi Soiree”; designed by Donna Childs

First Prize $300: “Backyard Visitors”; designed by Sachiko Adams

           

Special Award for Technical Merit, sponsored by Designing Vashti, the online crochet pattern boutique. 

Technical Merit Award goes to Jennifer Ryan, designer of Celtic Coral Charm and Feileacan Shawl

Anniversary Award $100, sponsored by Gwen BLakley Kinsler

“Backyard Visitors”; Sachiko Adams

Peoples’ Choice Award $100, sponsored by Cari Clement (TBA)

$1000 Grand Prize, sponsored by Creative Yarn Source and Mainly Crochet

           

“Nicky’s Caribbean Adventure”; designed by Dot Drake