Meet the Fall into Christmas 2016 Contestants - Names A-C!

Submissions for the Fall into Christmas 2016 crochet contest are now over, but before the voting begins tomorrow, let's meet the contestants with names starting with A-C. Get to know them, see what inspired their project entries and if there are patterns available for them too!

THIS POST IS FOR CONTESTANTS WITH NAMES STARTING WITH A-C.

See more project entires by checking out:
​Meet the Fall into Christmas 2016 Contestants - PART 2 (Names D-K)!
​Meet the Fall into Christmas 2016 Contestants - PART 3 (Names L-N)!
​Meet the Fall into Christmas 2016 Contestants - PART 4 (Names P-W)!

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These contestants will ALL be in the running to win incredible prize packages from 25 crochet businesses, including three FIRST (50 patterns), SECOND (26 patterns) & THIRD (15 patterns) places in each of the three voting categories!

Additionally, select contestants (depends on their country) will be in the running to win crochet stitch markers and / or an amazing $50 - yarn pack from Red Heart.

You can help them win by casting 5 votes in each category DAILY from December 5th - 19th, 2016. So, check back each day of the voting to cast your votes again!

VOTE HERE!

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Let's Meet The 2016 Contestants with A-C Names!

Some projects have free patterns, some have premium patterns, some may have patterns in future and others have no available patterns. Projects with patterns will link to where the pattern may be found.

TREASURED - means the contestant used one of Rebeckah's Treasures' crochet patterns.
INSPIRED - means the contestant used a crochet pattern for her project entry.
UNIQUE - means contestant used her imagination or drastically modified a pattern for her entry.

TOY, STYLE and REST refer to the voting category, where the entry belongs.

"Italic text" - means I am quoting the contestant's words.

Are you ready to see these outstanding entries?
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Scroll through post to see a specific contestant (*Contestants are listed alphabetically):

1. ​Amber Frey
2. Amy Warner
3. Anna Andres
4. Anna M. Smith
5. Audrey Odom
6. Berta Cohen
7. Beth King
8. Beverly Cutsinger
9. Brandi Aldrich
10. Britta
11. Brittany English
12. Calena Welch
13. Cassandra Bibler
14. Cathy Padgett
15. Catrina Eyre
16. Catriona MacAuslan
17. Cheryl Chandler Jacobo
18. Chris Ellis
19. Christine Mendis
20. Christine Nault
21. Cille
22. Cindy Schaffer
23. Crystal P.

​Amber Frey's project entry is:

• Beautiful Mermaid - "I crochet these for gifts for the little girls in my life." NO PATTERN.

Amber has been crocheting less than a year. She started knitting about 4 years ago and then just taught herself crocheting through YouTube videos.

She says, "I love crochet because it's faster and there is so much freedom to made whatever shape you need with the stitches."

Vote for Amber's entry - VOTE TOY!

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Amy Warner's project entries are: 

• Silly Sheep - Crocheted from a Chanteuse Crochet sheep pattern and modified slightly.
• Amy Doll - Crocheted from a Red Heart doll pattern.
• Ashlee's Horse - Special request made for a little girl with spina bifida. No crochet pattern as it was made from bits and pieces of various crochet patterns.

Vote for Amy's entries - VOTE TOY!

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Anna Andres' project entries are:

• Passion of Love - "This is the fabulous Power Of Love Afghan designed by Margaret MacInnes made in Deramores Special DK yarn. It was made to test the pattern in various sizes using the DK yarn. It holds a special place on the back of a couch for now."
• Puffed Wheat Afghan -  "I used Red Heart Super Saver to make this project. It was made during testing of the pattern for the designer - the talented Margaret MacInnes. It's one of the few afghans that I get to keep for myself - it's on the smallish side and works for me and not my taller DH!"
• Halcyon Hydrangea Mandala - "Made in Red Heart Super Saver while testing a super secret project for Melinda Miller - my mandala is slightly different than the final pattern released."

Anna has been crocheting for 41 years - she learned to crochet in high school Home Ec. 

She says, "Crocheting is a great stress reliever. I also love it when my DH asks, 'Is that for me?' - he is my biggest fan!"

Vote for Anna's entries - VOTE REST and VOTE STYLE!

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Anna M. Smith's project entry is:

• Angel Baby Blanket - "I crocheted and used Caron Simply Soft yarn which made it perfect for a baby. It was made for my grandson. He loves it." See the crochet pattern on Annie's Attic.

Anna has been crocheting for 36 years, since she was taught at 9t.

She says, "I LOVE CROCHETING, it really is rewarding and it relieves stress. I'm in my own little world."

Vote for Anna's entry - VOTE REST!

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Audrey Odom's project entries are:

• Ring Around the Rosie Sweater - "I used Caron Cakes in Funfetti, color was chosen by my 2 year old daughter." She used two crochet patterns by The Lavender Chair, here and here.
• Queen Sized Dust Ruffle - "I used Loops and Threads Snuggly Wuggly, This was made for an order from a friend." NO PATTERN.

Audrey learned to crochet about 8 years ago, when she was 23.

She says, "I love being able to turn yarn into beautiful things, and being able to give those things to people who also love them. It is also a great way to relax."

Vote for Audrey's entries - VOTE REST and VOTE STYLE!

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Berta Cohen's project entries are:

• Magical Thread Treasures Tinkerbell - See the crochet pattern by Deanna Albon.
• Magical Thread Treasures Snow White - See the crochet pattern by Deanna Albon.
• Magical Thread Treasures Winifred Sanderson - This is a GREYBRIAR HOLLOW (prize sponsor) crochet pattern!!!

Berta says, "For all three projects,  I used Artiste #10 thread, a 1.75 mm Clover Amour hook (with the exception of Winifred in which I also used a 1.25mm Clover Amour hook, and homespun yarn for her hair), safety eyes,  polyfil,  embroidery floss, and jewelry wire to create an armature for the Ami which made it poseable."

"I made all three because the characters were and still are 3 of my favorites of all time. I was very lucky to test 3 fabulous patterns."

"Currently they are part of my Ami collection. I can't wait to add more to it!"

She has 37 years experience crocheting. She was a wee 7 year old when her Aunt taught herhow to make doilies.

She also states, "I love seeing how something that is pure imagination can come to life! I am always in awe of the multitude of interpretations that one pattern can produce, all of which hold the unique character of the designer and the unique style of the person crocheting it."

Vote for Berta's entries - VOTE TOY!

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Beth King's project entries are:

• Sweet as Candy - NO PATTERN.
• Baby Boy Joy - NO PATTERN.

Beth says, "I designed these blankets to celebrate the birth of two precious babies. I used Bernat baby yarn with a "Q" crochet hook. The pattern is very simple, I started with a chain foundation row of 40 (depending of preferred size of blanket) and then the second row was single crochet. I repeated the second row until it reached approximately 40 inches long (depending of preferred size)."

She learned how to crochet appoximately 3 years ago, when she was 22.

She also tells us, "I love to crochet because I enjoy making handmade gifts for people. Most of my projects are gifts for people especially for a new baby."

Vote for Beth's entries - VOTE REST!

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Beverly Cutsinger's project entries are:

• Warm Footsies - "I used Red Heart SuperSaver for easy care.  Made for some friends to keep their toes nice & warm." See the crochet pattern in an Annie's Attic book.
• Miss Dolla - "This is Miss Snappy ready for the day. She wanted to show you all her clothes. She enjoys sitting on the afghan my Aunt Jan made for me while I was on high school." This is a SNAPPY TOTS (prize sponsor) crochet pattern!
• Birthday Horse - "This was a birthday present for my niece's daughter." See the crochet pattern by Heidi Bears.

Beverly learned how to crochet when she was 9 with a carved wooden hook and bread sacks cut into strips making rugs.

She says she loves crochet because, "It's calming & brings back many memories of mom & grandma.  As well as I am doing something that others can enjoy also."

Vote for 's entries - VOTE STYLE and VOTE TOY!

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Brandi Aldrich's project entries are:

• Ocean Breeze - "I used Snuggly Wuggly Dip Dye purple haze and love the way the color changes came thru, reminds me of ocean breezes and waves." This is a DIVINE DEBRIS (prize sponsor) crochet pattern!
• July Garden Flag - "Beautiful 4th of July garden flag I made mine with Lily Sugar 'n Cream cotton." This is a SNAPPY TOTS (prize sponsor) crochet pattern!
• Mountain Lace Infinity Scarf - This scarf is a crochet pattern by Crafting Friends Designs.

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Brandi has been crocheting for over 20 years. When she was 13, her granny taught her.

She says, "I love to crochet for several reasons, the fact that it is calming, and the best is that when I am done making something, I have something beautiful that I made with my own two hands to give to someone I love."
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Vote for Brandi's entries - VOTE REST and VOTE STYLE!

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Britta's project entries are:

• Blanket for My Sister - "The blanket was made as a present for my sister." It is a crochet pattern by Crystals and Crochet.
• Doll "Resi" - "Resi, the doll, was the first doll ever I made. I love it as it reminds me at my childhood-days in the south of Germany." It is a crochet pattern by Miss Hook Crochet.
• Sweets-Pillow - "The pillow with sweets I´ve done as I love sweets really much." It is a crochet pattern by Sewrella.

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Britta started crocheting in school, and had not done any crochet for about 25 years until she started again 3 years ago and has no plans stop crocheting again.

When asked why she loves to crochet, Britta said, "It gives me so much opportunities of being creative and helps me to relax :-)."

Vote for Britta's entries - VOTE REST and VOTE TOY!

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Brittany English's project entries are:

• Gold Sparkle Tutu Dress ​ - "I used Buttercream Mohair Metallic Yarn in Cream Gold." It's a crochet pattern by The Lavender Chair.
• Cozy Cocoon  - "I used Bernat Baby Bundle Yarn." She used two patterns - one for the hat and one for the cocoon.
• Whale Lovey - "I used Mostly Caron Simply Soft." She used two patterns - one for the whale and one for the lovely.

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She says, "None of my projects were made for anyone in particular just things I wanted to make."

Brittany has 2 and a half years experience in crocheting, and started when she was 22.  

She also tells us, "There are many reasons why I love to crochet, the main one being how happy it makes my kids when I make them something."

Vote for Brittany's entries - VOTE REST and VOTE STYLE!

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Calena Welch's project entries are:

• A Mother's Love - "This was a ton of fun to make, I used acrylic size 4 yarn and it turned out better than I could imagine. Have to make another one for my mother because I want to keep this one for myself! Haha..." See the crochet pattern by Kandi Patterns.
• Cecil the Dragon - "I made this for fun. I'm on maternity leave and love spending my time crocheting. It's for when my daughter grows bigger." This is a MADE BY MARY (prize sponsor) crochet pattern!
• Monkeying Around - "I made this monkey hat for my daughters Halloween costume. It's made with red heart soft yarn :) " NO PATTERN, but if there is lots of interest, Calena will make one!

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Calena started crocheting when she was 14. Her sister taught her, but she stopped after a while because she couldn't get the hang of it, but she says, "Something clicked when I found out I was pregnant with my first child." 

She also tells us, "I love crocheting because it's a way to escape without having to leave your child. The amount of things you can make amazes me. I see everyone's beautiful creations and it truly inspires me. Why not but a skein of yarn and turn it into a beautiful piece of art? "
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Vote for Calena's entries - VOTE REST, VOTE STYLE and VOTE TOY!

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Cassandra Bibler's project entry is:

• Cat Hat for Cats - "Basically, I wanted to make my cat wear a hat and Dr. Suess inspiration sounds the best." See her crochet pattern here!

Cassandra started crocheting when she was 8 years old or so, but really got into it more around 12 years old, when she figured out how to read basic patterns. She's been going ever since!

She says, "I like finishing projects. There's a certain accomplishment and feeling that's just great. Also, it keeps my hands busy, which I like."

Vote for Cassandra's entry - VOTE STYLE!

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Cathy Padgett's project entries are:

• 3 Little Piggies and Big Bad Wolf Pillow - "I made the Three Little Pigs pillow for my daughter because that is her favorite story. We read the story every night and she  cuddles with her pillow." This is a RED HEART (prize sponsor) crochet pattern by Michele Wilcox.
• Americana Poncho - "I absolutely love ponchos and am very patriotic so made the poncho to represent who I am. Bonus that it is sooo snuggly and warm." See the crochet pattern by Simone Francis.
• Scarecrow Delight Wallhanging  - "The scarcrow was made because my favorite season is fall and I love to decorate for the season." See the crochet pattern by Crochet Village.

Cathy has been crocheting for two years. 

She says, "I love crocheting because it is extremely relaxing." ​

Vote for Cathy's entries - VOTE REST and VOTE STYLE!

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Catrina Eyre's project entries are:

• Cozy Cabled Cowl - "The cowl was created for my daughter's special education aid. This is my daughter's first year in public school, and her aid has been an amazing support for her. They are great friends! The colors were left over from the baby waves dress." See the crochet pattern by The Hookeraholic Crochet.
• Wavy Baby Dress - See the crochet pattern by Amanda Chapman.
• Point Shoes - See the crochet pattern by Mon Petit Violon.

Catrina says, "The baby waves dress and the point shoes, I made for my newborn for her blessing/dedication at church. She is my third girl, and I made a dress for each of my girls when they were blessed. This will happen on the first Sunday in December, and I am so excited!"

​Catrina has been crocheting since she was about six, so around twenty-one years!

When asked why she loves to crochet, she had this to say, "Several reasons. I love to create, it is relaxing, and I am pretty darn good at it!"
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Vote for Catrina's entries - VOTE STYLE!

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Catriona MacAuslan's project entries are:

• Coffee Pot Rose Cosy - "A friend at work request a "tea Cosy" and then presented me with a coffee pot. Inspired by the shape I decided to try and make a rose shape. 4 petals around the body and a cone worked into the BLO for the top then worked "petals" into the front loops.. This wasn't big enough so had to add extra and make 2 extra petals." NO PATTERN.
• Esther Sitting Pretty - "A present for a friend's beach house. Decided to make her so she could sit on the shelf so had to make knees for her. Not easy for me! Then weighted her bottom but over stuffed her so wove thread through her costume to cover the gaps. Decided on a little skirt for the costume, a flower for the hat and a few escaping strands of hair." She used a crochet pattern by Amour Fou as a base for this project.

Catriona has been crochet around 3 years. She learned as a child and restarted again after finding knitting made her shoulders ache.

She says, "I love to crochet and tweak things a little bit here and there. Plus it keeps my hands busy and I eat and drink less. Bonus!"

Vote for Catriona's entries - VOTE STYLE and VOTE TOY!

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Cheryl Chandler Jacobo's project entries are:

• Troll - This is a MADE BY MARY (prize sponsor) crochet pattern!
• Dragon - This is also a Made by Mary crochet pattern.
• Pumpkin, Oh My! - This is a FIBER DOODLES BY K4TT (prize sponsor) crochet pattern!

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Cheryl says, "Fell in love with these patterns, I used Red Heart Super Saver."

She has been crocheting for about 40 years.

Cheryl's response when asked why she loves to crochet, "Love creating, peaceful, keeps me busy between taking care of the grandsons!"

Vote for Cheryl's entries - VOTE TOY!

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Chris Ellis' project entries are:

• Gingerbread Boy & Girl - "I fell in love with both these lil cutie patooties as soon as I saw them and just knew I had to make a 'couple'." These are two FIBER DOODLES BY K4TT (prize sponsor) crochet patterns - BOY - GIRL.
• Miz Mouse - "Made this for my 40-something year old daughter who has been called Miz Mouse since the day she was born!" This is also a Fiber Doodles by K4TT crochet pattern!
• Aubry the Autism Awareness Bear - "I love that this bear's color has specific meaning: He stands tall on optimism {orange} and inquisitiveness {yellow} while remaining down to earth and trustworthy {brown}. At his core balance, harmony and stability that can endure {green}. He reaches for this world with imagination in his quest for the future {purple} and adds a richness and warmth to all he touches {gold}. His innocence {white} looks on from a humble and trusting perch {blue}. All the while, hidden deep within a barrier from the outside world {black} and neatly tied together with courageous determination {red}." This is a Fiber Doodles by K4TT crochet pattern too.

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Chris has been crocheting on/ off for well over 50 yrs ;)

She says, "I enjoy making all sorts of projects, but tend never to use anything I make with the intention of it being made for me! I usually end up giving it away or selling it at the craft fairs around the holidays! But I do enjoy working on many projects at any given time, keeps me from being bored while husband is working LOL."

Vote for Chris' entries - VOTE TOY!

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Christine Mendis's project entries are:

• Happiness - "I used Crochette thread. I followed a pattern from a filet Crochette book. I made it for my daughters." NO PATTERN.
• Soft Toys - "I used wool, hobby fill and thread. I made them as gifts." NO PATTERN.

Christine first started crocheting when she was ten years and has been doing it for 40 years.

She says, "Crochet gives me immense pleasure to see it after I finished it. Also gives lots of happiness when others like and comment on it."

Vote for Christine's entries - VOTE STYLE and VOTE TOY!

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Christine Nault's project entry is:

• Stop the 22 a Day - "This was made for a non-profit founded by my son-in-law. it is their logo crocheted in an afghan to auction off to raise money." NO PATTERN.

Christine has over 30 years crochet experience.

She says, "I am a thread crocheter at heart."

Vote for Christine's entry - VOTE REST!

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Cille's project entries are:

• Garden Path - "This is a Cylinda Matthews pattern that I tested for her.  I used Aunt Lydia's size 10 crochet thread and a 7 steel hook it's 31." This is a CROCHET MEMORIES (prize sponsor) crochet pattern!
• Superstar - "I used size 30 Cebelia crochet thread and a size 10 steel hook.  It's 39 inches." This is a crochet pattern found in "Magic Crochet issue #33".
• Tablecloth 7644 - "I used size 20 crochet thread and an 8 hook.  It took 200 motifs and I designed the fill-in motif for it.  It's 58" x 88"." NO PATTERN.

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 Cille has 55 years experience crocheting.

When asked why she loves to crochet, she responded thus, "What else is there?"  

Vote for Cille's entries - VOTE STYLE!

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Cindy Schaffer's project entry is:

• Foxy - "Made this for a customer's new grandson. I Used Red Heart yarn." See the crochet pattern by Croby Patterns.

Cindy has been crocheting for 31 years. She says, "It's relaxing for me."

Vote for Cindy's entry - VOTE STYLE!

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Crystal P.'s project entry is:

• Water Color Blanket - "I used a combination of Scheepjes Color Crafter yarn and Sidar Snuggly yarn and a 5.5mm crochet hook. I used two yarns that blended well together and used DC through out the whole blanket. I love mixing yarns and blending them. My first hobby is painting, so I always try to incorporate that into all of my crochet projects." NO PATTERN, but Crystal says, "I just made the blanket as wide I wanted and used a DC through out the whole project. You can do this with any kind of yarn and any kind of hook size and any kind of stitch you want. I went with DC because I wanted longer looking stitches in the blanket."

Crystals tells us, "I been crocheting for about three years now, I think? I don't keep track. I just picked up a hook and a some yarn one day from the craft store and started to crochet."

She also states, "Like the quote on a tote bag I have 'I crochet so I don't kill people' LOL It's my stress reliever. It helps me focus on something and not on the chronic pain of migraines I get."

Vote for Crystal's entry - VOTE REST!

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What do you think? Aren't these entries outstanding?

Personally, I am really impressed by all of these fantastic projects and I just want to wish each contestant the very best in advance. Your work is so inspiring to see and I am truly honoured that you chose to participate in my second Fall into Christmas Crochet Contest with me this year.

Do you have a crochet story? Share with us below!

REMEMBER to check in every day from December 5th-19th, 2016 to CAST YOUR VOTES!!!

AND, be sure to checkout MORE contestants, who submitted projects this year here:
PART 2 (Names D-K)     |     PART 3 (Names L-N)     |     PART 4 (Names P-W)

Help your favourite contestants have a very Merry Christmas this year...

VOTE for your FAVES!