Photos of the Yarnmarket/TKGA Contest Winning Designs

I am delighted to present to you our winning entries for the Yarnmarket/TKGA Knitting Design Contest. We were astounded by the level of creativity and talent of our entrants and are very proud to be able to offer these patterns for free to Yarnmarket customers once we have received them from the prize winners. Please be sure to check our site to download your copy of these patterns when they become available. And be sure to congratulate these creative and dedicated knitters who won our contest.

Grand Prize - $1000 Yarnmarket Gift Certificate








Design Name: Stefan's Dinosaur Cardigan
Description: Children's cardigan with a terrific variety of creative stitches and a dinosaur pattern that wraps around the back and sleeves.
Designer: Pat McDermott
Yarn: Tahki Cotton Classic

Women's Fashion Forward First Prize -- $300 Yarnmarket Gift Certificate

Design Name: Nexo Cardigan
Description: Women's cardigan with intricate geometric design. Nicely tailored with panels that give fashionable flare to sleeves and waistline.
Designer: Ann Kelly
Yarn: Ella Rae Classic

Women's Fashion Forward Second Prize -- $200 Yarnmarket Gift Certificate

Design Name: Cool Curves Summer Shell
Description: Women's shell in summery colors with a wavy pattern and accenting beads. A very new approach to the traditional shell.
Designer: Diane Dugal
Yarn: Ella Rae Silkience


Women's Fashion Forward Third Prize -- $100 Yarnmarket Gift Certificate

Design Name: Cardigan with Lace Border
Description: Gorgeous cardigan (or vest, if made without sleeves) with feminine lace border and flower pin accent closure.
Designer: Dana Matuskey
Yarn: Noro Silk Garden

Women's Classic First Prize -- $300 Yarnmarket Gift Certificate








Design Name: Diamond Delight Cardigan and Camisole
Description: Great for evenings out, this wonderful women's lace cardigan has a matching camisole that can be worn alone.
Designer: Betty Fryer
Yarn: Debbie Bliss Rialto

Women's Classic Second Prize -- $200 Yarnmarket Gift Certificate
Design Name: My Heart to Yours Pullover
Description: A comfortable, classic women's pullover with matching bag. Pretty heart design is created in contrasting yarn.
Designer: Tina Sherfield
Yarn: Berroco Comfort yarn

Women's Classic Third Prize -- $100 Yarnmarket Gift Certificate
Design Name: Northern Lights Pullover Sweater
Description: Warm and cozy for winter, this high neck sweater has inset panels of contrasting yarn in front and on sleeves.
Designer: Brit Raubenheimer
Yarn: Misti Alpaca Handpaint Chunky and Chunky Baby Alpaca


Accessories First Prize -- $300 Yarnmarket Gift Certificate








Design Name: Ladybugs for Lisa Shoulder Shawl
Description: An intricate lace pattern featuring ladybugs and hearts. It drapes beautifully from the shoulders.
Designer: Ann Smith
Yarn: Dragonfly Dragon Sock

Accessories Second Prize -- $200 Yarnmarket Gift Certificate

Design Name: Wicklow Hat
Description: Cables give this unisex hat interest and appeal. Perfect for gifts!
Designer: Nancy DaPonte
Yarn: Vermont Organic Fiber Co. O-Wool Classic


Accessories Third Prize -- $100 Yarnmarket Gift Certificate







Design Name: Wings and Cable Scarf
Description: This scarf has a pretty pattern and texture to make it a fabulous fashionable accessory for the upcoming autumn season.
Designer: Gale Ulvang
Yarn: Karabella Aurora 8

Babies' First Prize -- $300 Yarnmarket Gift Certificate
Design Name: Two in One-der Reversible Baby Cardigan
Description: Perfect for girls or boys, the cabled cardigan can be worn both ways.
Designer: Kathleen M. Eldredge
Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly DK

Babies' Second Prize -- $200 Yarnmarket Gift Certificate

Design Name: Spring Time Lace Bobble Jacket with Bobble Buttons
Description: Something new and different for girls, this infant's jacket has big bobble accents.
Designer: Jacqueline Mehring
Yarn: GGH Goa yarn


Babies' Third Prize -- $100 Yarnmarket Gift Certificate
Design Name: Baby's Flower Hat
Description: Fun and flowery, the pretty bonnet has flower petals along the brim and leaves at the end of the neck ties.
Designer: Diane Walins
Yarn: Berroco Comfort yarn

Children's First Prize -- $300 Yarnmarket Gift Certificate
Design Name: Embroidered Bolero Sweater
Description: Flower embroidery adds a special touch to this girl's bolero jacket.
Designer: Heidi Roe
Yarn: Tahki Cotton Classic


Children's Second Prize -- $200 Yarnmarket Gift Certificate
Design Name: Cable-Yoke Little Girls Dress
Description: Gorgeously soft and feminine little girls dress. A wonderful family heirloom.
Designer: Pat Rosenzweig
Yarn: Karabella SuperCashmere Fine

Children's Third Prize -- $100 Yarnmarket Gift Certificate
Design Name: Girls' A-Line Peasant Dress
Description: Striped summer dress with cord trim on neckline and sleeves. Perfect for special springtime events.
Designer: Kelly Klem
Yarn: Tahki New Tweed

Many thanks to all those who entered the contest!