DEPARTMENT KNITTING & CROCHET
PREMIUMS: Purple-$4.00; Blue-$3.50; Red-$3.00; White-$2.00
- Criteria for judging Knitting and Crochet: Design and Color, Neatness, Knitting Mechanics or Crochet Mechanics, Trimmings, and Construction Finishes
Scoresheets, forms, contest study materials, and additional resources can be found at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hknitting-crocheting.
An explanation of projects and curriculum resources can be found at https://4h.unl.edu/resources/projects/.
- 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 crocheting 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 respective level. Wool entries must have 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 Shows.
- 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 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.
INFORMATION SHEET FOR KNITTING: Each knitted exhibit must include the following information with the entry tag or exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing:
- What was your goal(s) in making this exhibit? (Example: Learn how to block a garment or learn how to use two different yarn(s)?
- What steps did you take as you worked toward your goal(s)?
- 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.
- Copy of directions.
DIVISION 224 - LEVEL 1 KNITTING & CROCHET
C224001. LEVEL 1 SLIPPERS (SF60) - Knitted items using simple pattern stitches such as knit & pearl.
C224002. LEVEL 1 HEAD COVERING (SF60) - Bands, Scarf, Hat - Knitted items using simple pattern stitches such as knit & pearl.
C224003. LEVEL 1 MITTENS (SF60) - Knitted items using simple pattern stitches such as knit & pearl.
C224004. LEVEL 1 SIMPLE PILLOW (SF60) - Knitted items using simple pattern stitches such as knit & pearl.
C224005. LEVEL 1 DISH CLOTH/TOWEL (SF60) - Knitted items using simple pattern stitches such as knit & pearl.
C224006. LEVEL 1 ARM/FINGER KNITTED ITEM (SF60) - Knitted items using simple pattern stitches such as knit & pearl.
C224007. LEVEL 1 LOOM KNITTED ITEM (SF60) - Knitted items using simple pattern stitches such as knit & pearl.
C224008. LEVEL 1 SLIPPERS (SF61) - Crocheted items using simple pattern stitches such as single, double or triple crochet.
C224009. LEVEL 1 HEAD COVERING (SF61) - Crocheted items using simple pattern stitches such as single, double or triple crochet.
C224010. LEVEL 1 SIMPLE PILLOW (SF61) - Crocheted items using simple pattern stitches such as single, double or triple crochet.
C224011. LEVEL 1 DISH CLOTH/TOWEL (SF61) - Crocheted items using simple pattern stitches such as single, double or triple crochet.
DIVISION 225 - LEVEL 2 & 3 KNITTING
C225001.* LEVEL 2 KNITTED CLOTHING ITEM (Garment eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) (SF60) - Knitted garment using BASIC STITCHES [INCLUDING: Knit (K), Pur (P), Slip Knit Pass Over (SKPO), Knit Two Together (K2tog), Yarn Over (yo)] to form patterns.
C225002.* LEVEL 2 HOME DESIGN & RESTORATION ITEM (SF60) - Knitted item using basic stitches [including: Knit (K), Pur (P), Slip Knit Pass Over (SKPO), Knit Two Together (K2tog), Yarn Over (yo)] to form patterns.
C225003.* LEVEL 2 ARM/FINGER KNITTED ITEM (SF60) - (Clothing or Home Environment Item)
C225004.* LEVEL 2 LOOM KNITTED ITEM (SF60) - (Clothing or Home Environment Item)
C225005.* LEVEL 3 KNITTED CLOTHING ITEM (Garment eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) (SF60) - Knitted garment 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.
C225006.* LEVEL 3 HOME DESIGN & RESTORATION ITEM (SF60) - 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.
C225007.* LEVEL 3 MACHINE KNITTING - (SF60)
INFORMATION SHEET FOR CROCHET - Each knitted exhibit must include the following information with the entry tag or exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing:
- What was your goal(s) in making this exhibit? (Example: Learn how to block a garment or learn how to use two different yarn(s)
- What steps did you take as you worked toward your goal(s)?
- What were the most important things you learned as you worked toward your goal(s)?
- 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
- Copy of directions
DIVISION 226 - CROCHET
C226001.* LEVEL 2 CROCHETED CLOTHING ITEM (Garment eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) (SF60) Crocheted garment using basic stitches [including: chain, single, double, half-double, treble] to form patterns.
C226002.* LEVEL 2 CROCHETED HOME DESIGN & RESTORATION ITEM (SF60) - Crocheted item using basic stitches [including: chain, single, double, half-double, treble] to form patterns.
C226003.* LEVEL 3 CROCHETED CLOTHING ITEM (Garment eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) (SF60) - Crochet garment using stitches learned in Level 2 while advancing to use afghan stitch, broomstick lace, hairpin lace, design motifs, and multiple pattern stitches.
INFORMATION SHEET FOR WEAVING - Each weaving exhibit must include the following information with the entry tag or exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing:
- What was your goal(s) in making this exhibit? (Example: Learn how to block a garment or learn how to use two different yarn(s)
- What steps did you take as you worked toward your goal(s)?
- What were the most important things you learned as you worked toward your goal(s)?
- Type of Loom
- Kind of yarn - weight and fiber content or other material used
- Names of weave structures used
- Copy of directions
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.