KNITTING & CROCHET
The purpose of this category is to establish basic to advanced crochet and knitting skills. In addition, projects in this category require 4-H members to select adequate yarn and make design decisions.
Entry Tags: Every exhibit must be described on the appropriate entry tag accompanying it (for example: blue afghan, yellow sweater, crocheted gray elephant). Attach the entry tag securely to the exhibit using straight pin or safety pins (no paper clips).
Identification Labels: Each item entered as a knitting or crochet exhibit must have a label attached stating: County, 4-H member’s name and age, project name and class in which exhibit is entered, and the number of years the 4-H member has exhibited in the respective level. Wool entries must have the fiber content listed on the identification label. Attach a label on every component of the exhibit using safety pins or by basting. Not responsible for unlabeled items.
Preparation of Exhibits: Knitted and Crocheted exhibits should be entered in the most appropriate manner for the exhibit.
Removal of Entries: Entries may not be removed for use in any other State Fair activity including State Fair Fashion Show.
General: Garments as listed may be made for self (4-H member) or another person. All knitted and crocheted items will be displayed together or by county. 4-H members enrolled in knitted and crocheted projects should continue their skill development. Once you have exhibited in a higher level, you are not eligible to exhibit in a lower level. Ex: Once you exhibit in Knitting Level 3, you are not eligible to exhibit in Knitting Level 2.
PREMIUMS: Purple-$3.00; Blue-$2.00; Red-$1.50; White-$1.00
All knitted items will be displayed in the clothing area.
Criteria for judging Knitting and Crochet: Design and Color, Neatness, Knitting Mechanics or Crochet Mechanics, Trimmings, and Construction Finishes.
INFORMATION SHEET FOR KNITTING - Each knitted exhibit must include the following information on the fiber arts data card with the entry tag or exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing:
Why did you choose to create this exhibit?
What steps did you take as you created this exhibit?
What were the most important things you learned?
Gauge - Number of rows per inch; number of stitches per inch.
Size of needles, finger knitted, arm knitted, loom or machine knitted.
Kind of yarn - weight and fiber content.
Names of stitches used.
Scoresheets, forms, contest study materials, and fiber arts data card can be found at: https://go.unl.edu/ne4hknitting-crocheting
Premier 4-H Science Award is available in this area. For info, go to http://go.unl.edu/ne4hpremierscienceaward
4-H Design Gallery: All garments and accessories will be juried to be selected for the 4-H Design Gallery at the Nebraska State Fair.
Make It With Wool Award: All garments with at least 60% wool content are eligible for this award.
DIVISION 224 - LEVEL 1 KNITTING
C224001 LEVEL 1 SLIPPERS - Knitted items using simple pattern stitches such as knit & purl. (SF60)
C224002 LEVEL 1 HEAD COVERING - Bands, Scarf, Hat - Knitted items using simple pattern stitches such as knit & purl. (SF60)
C224003 LEVEL 1 MITTENS - Knitted items using simple pattern stitches such as knit & purl. (SF60)
C224004 LEVEL 1 SIMPLE PILLOW - Knitted items using simple pattern stitches such as knit & purl. (SF60)
C224005 LEVEL 1 DISH CLOTH/TOWEL - Knitted items using simple pattern stitches such as knit & purl. (SF60)
C224006 LEVEL 1 ARM/FINGER KNITTED ITEM - Knitted items using simple pattern stitches such as knit & purl. (SF60)
C224007 LEVEL 1 LOOM KNITTED ITEM - Knitted items using simple pattern stitches such as knit & purl. (SF60)
DIVISION 225 - LEVEL 2 & 3 KNITTING
C225001* LEVEL 2 KNITTED CLOTHING ITEM (Garment eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) - Knitted garment using pattern stitches such as diamond, block, twists or seed/moss stitches. BASIC STITCHES INCLUDING: Knit (K), Purl (P), Slip Knit Pass Over (SKPO), Knit Two Together (K2tog), Yarn Over (yo), to form patterns. (SF60)
C225002* LEVEL 2 KNITTED HOME DESIGN & RESTORATION ITEM - Knitted item using basic stitches including: Knit (K), Purl (P), Slip Knit Pass Over (SKPO), Knit Two Together (K2tog), Yarn Over (yo), to form patterns. (SF60)
C225003* LEVEL 2 ARM or FINGER KNITTED ITEM - (Clothing or Home Design & Restoration Item) (SF60)
C225004* LEVEL 2 LOOM KNITTED ITEM - (Clothing or Home Design & Restoration Item) (SF60)
C225005* LEVEL 3 KNITTED CLOTHING ITEM (Garment eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) - Knitted item or garment made from advanced knitting stitches such as pass slip stitch over, double pointed needle knitting, cable, Turkish, tamerna, plait, germaine, feather and fan or knitting with one or more patterns such as Aran or Fair Isle. Made using stitches learned in Level 2 while advancing to circular knitting, double pointed needle knitting, knitting with multiple pattern stitches, and changing colors throughout the garment such as argyle knitting and chart knitting. (SF60)
C225006* LEVEL 3 KNITTED HOME DESIGN & RESTORATION ITEM - Knitted item made by using stitches learned in Level 2 while advancing to circular knitting, double pointed needle knitting, knitting with multiple pattern stitches, and changing colors throughout the garment such as argyle knitting and chart knitting. (SF60)
C225007* LEVEL 3 MACHINE KNITTING - (SF60)
INFORMATION SHEET FOR CROCHET - Each crocheted exhibit must include the following information on the fiber arts data card with the entry tag or exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing:
Why did you choose to create this exhibit?
What steps did you take as you created your exhibit?
What were the most important things you learned?
Gauge and size of hook or type of crocheting tool.
Kind of yarn - weight and fiber content or other material used
Names of stitches used
DIVISION 224 - LEVEL 1 CROCHET
C224008 LEVEL 1 SLIPPERS - Crocheted items using simple pattern stitches such as single, double or triple crochet. (SF60)
C224009 LEVEL 1 HEAD COVERING - Crocheted items using simple pattern stitches such as single, double or triple crochet. (SF60)
C224010 LEVEL 1 SIMPLE PILLOW - Crocheted items using simple pattern stitches such as single, double or triple crochet. (SF60)
C224011 LEVEL 1 DISH CLOTH/TOWEL - Crocheted items using simple pattern stitches such as single, double or triple crochet. (SF60)
C224012 LEVEL 1 OTHER ITEM - Crocheted items using simple pattern stitches such as single, double or triple crochet. (SF60)
DIVISION 226 - LEVEL 2 & 3 CROCHET
C226001* LEVEL 2 CROCHETED CLOTHING ITEM (Garment eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) - Crocheted garment using basic stitches [including: chain, single, double, half-double, treble] to form patterns. (SF60)
C226002* LEVEL 2 CROCHETED HOME DESIGN & RESTORATION ITEM - Crocheted item using basic stitches [including: chain, single, double, half-double, treble] to form patterns. (SF60)
C226003* LEVEL 3 CROCHETED CLOTHING ITEM (Garment eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) - Crocheted
garment using stitches learned in Level 2 while advancing to use afghan stitch, broomstick lace, hairpin lace, design motifs, and multiple pattern stitches. (SF60)
C226004* LEVEL 3 CROCHETED HOME DESIGN & RESTORATION ITEM - Crochet item using stitches learned in Level 2 while advancing to use afghan stitch, broomstick lace, hairpin lace, design motifs, and multiple pattern stitches. (SF60)
INFORMATION SHEET FOR WEAVING - Each weaving exhibit must include the following information on the fiber arts data card with the entry tag or exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing:
Why did you choose to create this exhibit?
What steps did you take as you created your exhibit?
What were the most important things you learned?
Type of Loom
Kind of yarn - weight and fiber content or other material used
Names of weave structures used
DIVISION 227 - WEAVING
C227001 LEVEL 1 WOVEN GARMENT - Woven garment with a plain or balanced weave using a rigid heddle loom. Such as: Scarf, Shawl, Belt.
C227002 LEVEL 2 WOVEN GARMENT - Woven garment using basic weaving techniques and threading patterns
with a four harness loom.
C227003 LEVEL 3 WOVEN GARMENT - Woven garment using advanced weaving techniques and threading patterns with any loom. Such as lace, overshot, tapestry.
C227004 WOVEN ACCESSORY