The 2022 Readers’ Makes Round-Up

Well it’s safe to say that 2022 has been a great year for our Readers’ Makes competitions, with our lovely knitters submitting a whole host of amazing projects on our Facebook page. Each week we choose our three favourites, and at the end of the month we crown our winner for the month. Here’s our round-up of all our picks over the last year. Did one of your knits make the cut?

January

Honourable Mentions:

- Morag Peggie’s 1950s cardi
- Darlene Krystal’s Alaskan and Reynold toques
- Grace Jarvis’ Christmas blanket
- Jennifer Francis’ chunky hoodie
- Diane Hill’s cabled cushion cover
- Robyn Green’s fur-trim cardi
- Cara Burns’ flowery well
- Iris Fitzgibbon’s aran pullover
- Jan Mifsud’s fruit and flowers jumper
- Sylvia Barham’s pram suit
- Paula Farrow’s Wee Willie Winkie blanket

And the winner is…
Michelle Anne Mulcahy-Swart’s wordsearch blanket!

February

Honourable Mentions:

- Marion Lindsey’s cupcake cardi
- Diane Roscoe’s Queen Tea Cosy
- Daniela Anderson’s waffle stitch vest
- Janet Cuthbert’s ripple socks
- Liz Walton’s Safe at Home Blanket
- Violet Shuttlewood’s Valentine’s Make
- Claire MacCormack’s sea-themed cardi
- Julie Hancock’s llama jumper and bag
- Kim Williams’ bunny tea cosy
- Beverly Walker’s intricate jumper
- Gillian Shiels’ mosaic socks

And the winner is…
Diane Hill’s pastel tunic!

March

Honourable Mentions:

- Rachel Williamson’s short-sleeved cardi
- Susan Evans’ crafty kit
- Ingrid A Williamson’s fabulous colourwork
- Isabel Blythe Davidson’s Fair Isle mitts
- Louise Walton’s sheep cushion
- Joanne Wilson’s jubilee tea cosy
- Debs Sherry- Brennan’s flower cardi
- Angie Day’s textured blanket
- Susan Evan’s Easter wreath
- Kathy Paxton’s ladybird dress
- Caroline McGowan’s tank top

And the winner is…
Rosa Butler’s sampler scarf!

April

Honourable Mentions:

- Rhona Larkin’s wrist warmers
- Carol Harrison’s baby dress
- Tracy Halkyard’s cow cushion
- Jaci Cronin’s Tom Badger
- Vicky Norton’s musical gonk
- Louise Owen’s Queen Elizabeth II
- Emma Lay’s roll-neck
- Alison Pritchard’s pastel cardi
- Lisa Cundill Was Mitchell’s potted flower
- Shirley Turner’s textured cardi
- Elaine Williams’ stash-busting kit blanket

And the winner is…
Mandy Horton’s crown jewels!

May

Honourable Mentions:

- Gaynor Hall’s cushion cover
- Helen Date’s flowers
- Christine Stringer’s bobble hat
- Daniela Anderson’s colourful socks
- Shirley Martin’s Queens
- Joy Pace’s Spot the dog jumper
- Ann Arbuckle’s stash-busting socks
- Carol Hoare’s family of queens
- Adele Conn’s cabled tank top
- Linda Bowles’ coastal cushion
- Jo N Pauline Mills’ poppy doll
- Louise Walton’s jubilee mitts
- Debs Sherry-Brennan’s star-stitch cardi

And the winner is…
Linda Jefferies Slade’s mini jubilee party!

June

Honourable Mentions:

- Rosanna Rutherford’s watermelon bag
- Nicola Roe’s bee cardi
- Mary Psarra’s tiger toy
- Lynne Connorton’s tea time wreath
- Debs Sherry-Brennan’s chunky cardi
- Jane Murray’s owl tea cosy
- Jackie Carlton’s intricate smock
- Jan Smith’s cat organiser
- Beth Hancock’s Persian tiles blanket
- Gail Withers’ knit & sew dress
- Christine Courtney’s holidaying bear

And the winner is…
Wendy Sinclair’s Henry VIII!

July

Honourable Mentions:

- Brenda Knowles’ bowls set
- Susan Evans’ ‘I love knitting’ wreath
- Christina Gray’s dragon
- Aisling Boyhan’s Floral Frog
- Anita Kingsnorth’s Trio of Queens
- Diane Roscoe’s Fisherman Tea Cosy
- Carly Cameron’s Brite & Sprite Jumper
- Ann Arbuckle’s Owl Cushion
- Jacqueline Middlemas’ Lovely Lamb
- Yorkshire Grey Sheep’s Summer Cushion Covers
- Sue O’Brien’s Kangaroo Pocket Pullover

And the winner is…
Violet Shuttlewood’s Morris Dancers!

August

Honourable Mentions:

- Patricia Spencer’s Mr Men & Little Misses
- Julie Roberts’ Dinosaur Jumper
- Emma Fay Thomson’s Sleek Shawl
- Lauraine Wishart’s Lace Shawl
- Lynette Gardiner’s Mitred Square Blanket
- John Reynolds’ Laurel & Hardy Tea & Cafetiere Cosies
- Debs Sherry-Brennan’s Mr T-Cosy
- Angie Quinn’s Bart Simpson Jumper
- Georgina Murphy’s Cable Cardi
- Angela Bain’s Raindeer Chrismas Jumper
- Sharon Bryce’s Educational Jelly Babies
- Shirley MacNeillie’s Lined Baby Coat
- Christine Stringer’s Cabled Scarf
- Heather Edwards’ Halloween Hoodie

And the winner is…
Claire Derrick Hewer’s Red Panda Jumper!

(No Readers’ Makes finale in September due to two weeks of national mourning for The Queen)

October

Honourable Mentions:

- Marisa Bailey’s Cheshire Cat
- Ann Cooke’s Sailor Outfit
- Sandra Garden’s Frankenstein’s Monster
- Sandra Collins’ 53 Postbox Chocolate Orange Covers!
- Doxey Craft Group’s Remembrance Day Postbox Topper
- Victoria Palmer’s Smock Top
- Ann Arbuckle’s Christmas Jumper
- Susan Evans’ Gnome Pumpkin Garden Postbox Topper
- Beth Bee’s Patsy Pumpkin
- Suzy Cowper’s Nativity Chocolate Orange Covers
- Tammy Haigh’s Guardsman Teacosy
- Christine Long’s Chunky Jacket

And the winner is…
Debbie Driscoll’s Boxer Puppies!

November

Honourable Mentions:

- Janet Treanor’s highland cow chocolate orange cover
- Christine Stringer’s cabled hat
- Violet Shuttlewood’s knitted digestive system
- Angela Bain’s Colour Block Kids Jacket
- Mandi Elliott Wilson’s cuddly teddy
- kerry anne bloodworth’s festive wreath
- christine rome’s beautiful cushion
- karen biddulph’s sweet jumper set
- Caroline Overton’s Poinsettia Cushion
- Sara Burrow’s Cute Camel
- Angela Bain’s Kid’s Jumper
- Jenni Lin’s Star Wars Blanket
- Helene Buttifant’s Gingerbread House
- Suzanne Gilbraith’s Snowman and Snowballs

And the winner is…
Clare Johnson’s vintage vest!

December

Honourable Mentions:

- Yorkshire Grey Sheep’s Hat, Wristwarmers & Snood set
- Rosa Butler’s Fair Isle Scarf
- Laura Jane Price Amadour’s stripy jumper
- Donna Slingsby’s light-up wreath
- Sandra Anderson’s pet portrait
- Leanne Carr’s Special Memory Pup
- Anita Kingsnorth’s Aran Jumper
- Marion Lindsey’s Festive Dog Coat

And the winner is…
Olive Morrisneewaller’s Chunky Pink Dress!

And that’s a wrap! Thanks for all of your wonderful submissions throughout the year, and we can’t wait to see what you knit up in 2023!