Knitting and Crocheting
All static exhibits must have received a purple ribbon at the county fair to advance to the State Fair.
The purpose of this category is to establish basic to advanced crochet and knitting skills. In addition, projects in this category require 4-H'ers to select adequate yarn and make design decisions.
Rules:
- 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 garment is entered, and the number of years enrolled in the project exhibited. Wool entries must have the fiber content listed on the identification label. Attach a label on every component of the outfit 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’ers 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.
Scoresheets, forms, contest study materials, and additional resources can be found at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hknitting-crocheting.
State Fair Special Recognition:
Premier 4-H Science Award is available in this area. Please visit this site for more details https://4h.unl.edu/4-h-fairbook-nebraska-state-fair/contests/premier-science-award/.
All garments and accessories will be juried to be selected for the 4-H Design Gallery at the Nebraska State Fair.
All garments with at least 60% wool content are eligible for the “Make It With Wool” Award.
Knitting
Division 225
Criteria for judging knitting: Design and Color, Neatness, Knitting Mechanics, Trimmings, and Construction Finishes.
SF Classes only are State Fair. Scoresheet SF60 for all classes.
Any item may be entered for those enrolled in the knitting project. Exhibitor may exhibit in as many classes as they wish, but only one exhibit per class.
Each knitted exhibit must include the following information on the fiber arts data card with entry tag or exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing. A Fiber Arts knitting data card 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-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.
Knitting - Level 1
Class 11 Scarf
Class 12 Hat or Cap
Class 13 Ski Band
Class 14 Potholders
Class 15 Dish Cloth
Class 16 Toy
Class 17 Other Item (Using skills learned)
Knitting - Level 2 and 3
SFClass 1 Level 2 Knitted Clothing (Garment eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) - Knitted item or garment using pattern stitches such as diamond, block, twist 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
SFClass 2 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.
SFClass 3 Arm or Finger Knitted Item - (Clothing or Home Design & Restoration Item)
SFClass 4 Loom Knitted Item - (Clothing or Home Design & Restoration Item)
SFClass 5 Level 3 Knitted Clothing - (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 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.
SFClass 6 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.
SFClass 7 Level 3 Machine Knitting
Crochet
Division 226
Criteria for judging crochet: Design and Color, Neatness, Crochet Mechanics, Trimmings, and Construction Finishes.
SF Classes only are State Fair. Scoresheet SF60 for all classes.
Any item may be entered for those enrolled in the crocheting project. Exhibitor may exhibit in as many classes as they wish, but only one exhibit per class.
Each crocheted exhibit must include the following information on the fiber arts data card with entry tag or exhibit will be lowered one ribbon placing. A Fiber Arts crochet 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 stiches used
Crocheting - Level 1
Class 11 Shawl
Class 12 Headband
Class 13 Hat
Class 14 Slippers
Class 15 Scarf
Class 16 Potholders
Class 17 Dish Cloth
Class 18 Pillow Top
Class 19 Other Item-using skills learned
Crocheting Level 2 & 3
SFClass 1 Level 2 Crocheted Clothing (Garment eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) - Crochet garment using basic stitches [including: chain, single, double, half-double, treble] to form patterns.
SFClass 2 Level 2 Crocheted Home Design & Restoration Item - Crochet item using basic stitches [including: chain, single, double, half-double, treble] to form pattern.
SFClass 3 Level 3 Crocheted Clothing (Garment eligible for State Fair Fashion Show) - Crochet garment using stitches learned in Level 2 while advancing to use afghan stitch, broomstick lace, hairpin lace, design motifs, and multiple pattern stitches.
SFClass 4 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