Winner's Circle
Meet The Winner
Peggy Jueden
Peggy Jueden has taken a classic round ripple afghan and interpreted it with a Hanukkah twist. Traditional blue and white are enhanced by shiny six-pointed stars, making this piece a winner!
Peggy tells her story best in her own words:
"I live in Arizona with my family and work full time as an office manager at a university. I began my crochet life when my daughter, Joleen, was a baby. I chose a crocheted afghan, given to her by my friend, Geneve, as her security blanket. I couldn't afford to keep purchasing premade afghans so when Geneve visited from California, she taught me the art of crochet. She insisted I learn to read patterns, and I am extremely grateful she did as it opened a whole world of wonderful projects for me. My first project was a simple granny square afghan for my daughter, and from there my passion for crochet grew. I still marvel at the beautiful items one can create with fiber and hook. The gift of crochet is a priceless one and has given me many hours of enjoyment. I have crocheted numerous projects for both Joleen and Blake, my son. I was inspired to create this afghan when I picked up a copy of Crochet World while waiting for Blake in a large electronics store and read a letter from a subscriber lamenting the lack of good Hanukkah patterns. The director of our department is Jewish, so the idea took hold and I created this afghan and gave it to her last December. My daughter is still a huge fan of afghans and many of my projects are still for her."
We're glad Peggy shared her design with us and gave us this design to add a handmade touch to a favorite holiday.
We know many talented readers enjoy designing their own patterns, from tablecloths to toys. Why not let others enjoy your pattern and earn a little cash in the process? We'll pay top dollar for your original crochet patterns. From those submitted, we'll choose a Winner's Circle prizewinning design.
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