Knitting & Crocheting

General Rules

GENERAL RULES

Southern Plains Extension Unit County Fairs

ALL DEADLINES WILL BE ENFORCED.

The shows and events of the Nuckolls & Thayer County Fairs will be under the direction of the designated Extension staff and superintendents. The Extension staff and superintendents will make all on-the-spot decisions necessary for the operation of the shows. In case of a complaint or a disagreement with the show, the exhibitor should discuss it with the Extension staff and the superintendent within one hour after the show. If an agreement cannot be reached, then the exhibitor and/or the Extension staff and superintendent should request a grievance committee meeting. Grievance must be submitted in writing. The grievance committee will consist of two 4‑H Council members, two Fairboard members and one neutral superintendent. The decision reached by this committee is final.

Rules:

1. Eligibility Requirements- Competition in the county 4‑H Fair is open to youth who are enrolled in Nuckolls or Thayer County 4‑H projects in which he/she is exhibiting. The youth must be 8 years old on January 1 of the current calendar year and under the age of 19 years of age on January 1 of the current calendar year. CloverKid members are 5-7 years old on January 1 of the current calendar year.

2. Pre-Entry- Pre-entries are required for ALL fair exhibits.

PRE-ENTRY DEADLINES:

Nuckolls – Paper Entries Only – July 11^th - 4:00 PM

Thayer – Online Entries Only- July 17^th ^–Midnight

Absolutely NO late entries accepted!

*Subject to the 4‑H Council policy committee.

3. Number of Entries Allowed.

Nuckolls County ONLY- Unlimited entries per class numbermay be made per exhibitor with the exception of a limit of two entries per class in Horticulture.

Thayer County ONLY- Limit of two entries per class.

See General Animal Rules for livestock entries.

4. Entry Tags- Exhibits other than livestock contest must have entry tags attached to the exhibit at the time of entry. Tags are printed through your local Extension office.

5. Exhibits Released-See fair schedule. All fair exhibits are expected to be at the fair during scheduled times. Premium and support/booster payments will be forfeited for early removal of show animals with the exception of animals released for the animal’s welfare by written approval from a veterinarian or for legitimate reason with written approval from the species’ superintendent and a representative of the 4‑H council livestock committee. In case of emergencies, contact the office staff. The Extension staff is not responsible for items left at the fairgrounds after scheduled times.

6. Exhibit Space- Space will be assigned by the department superintendent(s). All possible care will be used to prevent loss or injury to articles or animals exhibited, but fair management will in no way be responsible should loss or injury occur.

7. Disclaimer of Responsibility- All persons participating in the Thayer or Nuckolls County Fairs, either as exhibitors or as spectators, agree to make no claim against said Thayer or Nuckolls County Fair Association/Board, its officers, employees, volunteers, or any other exhibitors for any loss or damage to persons or property in connection with the activities of the Thayer or Nuckolls County Fair and said participants agree to hold said Association and persons harmless from any such claims. Individuals will be held personally responsible for his or her actions and the Fair Association will not be accountable or responsible for any injury. Exhibitors are responsible for the health of their animals.

8. Ribbons & Premiums Awarded- All exhibits will be divided into groups according to merit.

Purple…………… Excellent Blue……………………...…Good

Red……………….Fair White………Needs Improvement Rainbow……..Non-Competition

Equal exhibits will be given ribbons of the same color in each class. Only worthy exhibits will be awarded ribbons and/or premium money. Trophies/banners/medals will only be awarded to purple & blue-ribbon exhibits. NO red or white ribbon entries will earn trophies. Unused trophies will be recycled. In case there are insufficient funds to pay premiums in full, they will be prorated and paid accordingly.

9. State Fair Eligibility-An exhibitor must be a 4‑H member enrolled in the county which she/he represents and must be 8 years old by January 1, with the exception of program specific age requirements for Shooting Sports and First Lego League.

10. State Fair Exhibits- The Extension staff deliver many exhibits to the State Fair as a courtesy to exhibitors. However, exhibitors may be asked to arrange transportation of some articles that are large or heavy.

11. State Fair Rules will apply when County Fair Rules are not adequate. In case the general rules conflict with department rules, the department rules govern.

12. Interview Judging- Clothing Judging- See interview information involving Clothing and Fashion included with the Clothing & Fashion show rules. Static Exhibit-Interview judging is encouraged but not required for all other static exhibits. 4‑Hers can interview once per project for a total of 5 interviews. Sign up for interview judging will occur at exhibit check in, in each of the project areas. Interviews will be scheduled according to the project and class. If the 4‑Her can’t make a certain time, we will try to work with them, but we cannot guarantee that they will get to interview with all the projects they want.

13. Exhibits entered by 4‑H members with special needs will be marked for the judge’s information only. Families will provide this information.

14. Identification- In addition to entry tag, a label with the exhibitor’s name, item’s department, division, and class should be attached to each separate piece of the exhibit.

15. Scoresheets- Scoresheets used for classes in divisions are listed by the corresponding division or class. PLEASE NOTE: County Fair scoresheets are denoted with CF numbers whereas State Fair scoresheets are denoted with SF numbers. Many county classes will use state fair scoresheets. For example: Heritage scoresheets begin with letters SF therefore will be found on the scoresheet website listed above. If any entire division uses the same scoresheet, the scoresheet number will be listed under the division title.

16.* Classes- All classes with a star (*) after the class number are not eligible for state fair competition.

Knitting & Crocheting Rules

KNITTING & CROCHETING

Unlimited entries per class number may be made per exhibitor.

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.

Rules:

Entry tags: Every exhibit must be described on the appropriate entry tag accompanying (for example: Blue Afghan, or yellow sweater, crocheted gray elephant). Attach the entry tag securely to the exhibit using safety pins. No paper clips allowed.
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 the 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.
Garments as listed may be made for self or another person.
Once the exhibitor has exhibited in a more advanced level, the member is not eligible to exhibit in a less advanced level. Ex: Once you exhibit in Knitting Level 3, you are not eligible to exhibit in Knitting Level 2.
All wearable 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.

Knitting

KNITTING
Scoresheet: SF60
Learn about types of yarn and yarn weights. Develop basic to advanced knitting skills. Combine knitting with garment making. Knit with double-pointed needles.

See General Clothing, Division 243, for additional classes.
Knitting Information Sheet- Each knitted item must include the following information with the entry tag or exhibit will be lowered one ribbon.
1.    Why did you choose to create this exhibit?
2    What steps did you take as you created this exhibit?
3.    What were the most important things you learned?
4    Gauge-Number of rows per inch; number of stitches per inch.
5.    Size of needles, finger knitted, arm knitted, loom or machine knitted.
6.    Kind of yarn - weight and fiber content.
7.    Names of stitches used.

Knitting- Level 1
Dept. C Division 225
Classes
10*    Hat
11*    Ski Band
12*    Purse
13*    Teddy Bear Sweater
14*    Covered Hangers
15*    Dish Cloth
16*    Holiday Ornament
17*    Loom Knitted- Clothing or Home Environment
18*    Other Comparable Article
Knitting– Level 2
Dept. C Division 225
Classes
1    Knitted Clothing– 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 pattern.
2    Knitted Home Design 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 pattern.
3    Arm or Finger Knitted- Clothing or Home Design item. Clothing may be modeled
4    Loom Knitted- Clothing or Home Design item. Clothing may be modeled.
Knitting- Level 3
Dept. C Division 225
Classes
5    Knitted Clothing- 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.
6    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.
7    Machine Knitted Garment/Item- Garment may be modeled.

Crochet

CROCHET
Scoresheet SF60
See General Clothing, Division 243, for additional classes.
Learn basic to advanced crochet stitches. Select yarn/thread for crocheting. Learn about blocking and changing colors. Design a new stitch or pattern. Work with other media such as leather, wood, and beads.

Crocheting Information Sheet - Each crocheted item must include the following information with the following information on the fiber arts data card with the entry tag or exhibit will be lowered one ribbon.
1. Why did you choose to create this exhibit?
2. What steps did you take as you created your exhibit?
3. What were the most important things you learned?
4. Gauge and size of hook or type of crocheting tool.
5. Kind of yarn- weight and fiber content or other material used.
6. Names of stitches used.

Crochet- Level 1
Dept. C Division 226
Classes
10*    Cap/Scarf/Mittens
11*    Crocheted Bag
12*    Hot Pad
13*    Place Mat
14    Pillow
15*    Other Comparable Article
Crochet- Level 2
Dept. C Division 226
1    Crocheted Garment- Crochet garment using basic stitches (including chain, single, double, half-double, treble) to form patterns.
2    Crocheted Home Design & Restoration Item- Crochet item using basic stitches (including chain, single, double, half-double, treble) to form patterns.
Crochet- Level 3
Dept. C Division 226
Classes
3    Crocheted Garment- Crochet garment using stitches learned in Level 2 while advancing to use afghan stitch, broomstick lace, hairpin lace, design motifs, and multiple pattern stitches.
4    Crocheted Home Design 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.

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