Department C, Division 226 – Crocheting
The purpose of this category is to establish basic to advanced crocheting 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 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 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.
General: Garments as listed may be made for self (4-H member) or another person. 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.
Scoresheets, forms, contest study materials, and additional resources can be found at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hknitting-crocheting.
Criteria for judging crocheting: Design and Color, Neatness, Crochet Mechanics, Trimmings, and Construction Finishes.
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: A Fiber Arts crocheting data form is available at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hclothing
- 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.
*C226927 - Level 1 Crocheted Clothing (Not eligible for State Fair fashion show) - including crocheted fashion scarves
*C226928 – Level 1 Crocheted Home Design & Restoration Item
C226001 - Level 2 Crocheted Clothing (Garment eligible for State Fair Fashion Shows) - Crocheted garment using basic stitches [including: chain, single, double, half-double, treble] to form patterns.
C226002 - Level 2 Crocheted Home Design & Restoration Item - Crocheted item using basic stitches [including: chain, single, double, half-double, treble] to form patterns.
C226003 - Level 3 Crocheted Clothing (Garment eligible for State Fair Fashion Shows) - Crocheted garment using stitches learned in Level 2 while advancing to use afghan stitch, broomstick lace, hairpin lace, design motifs, and multiple pattern stitches.
C226004 - Level 3 Crocheted Home Design & Restoration Item - Crocheted item using stitches learned in Level 2 while advancing to use afghan stitch, broomstick lace, hairpin lace, design motifs, and multiple pattern stitches.