Fiber Arts: Knitting & Crocheting
All entries must be pre-entered on a Clothing Form at the York County Extension Office by the first Friday of July. All Exhibits will be judged on the Friday prior to fair week in the Cornerstone Building. Entries must receive a Purple ribbon at county fair and be selected to advance to State Fair.
Criteria for judging knitting and crochet: Design and Color, Neatness, Knitting Mechanics or Crochet Mechanics, Trimmings, and Construction Finishes.
1. Entry Tags Every exhibit must be described on the appropriate entry tag accompanying it (for example: dark blue afghan, yellow sweater, crocheted gray elephant). Attach entry tag securely to the exhibit using straight pin or safety pin. (no paper clips)
2. 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 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 exhibit using safety pins or by basting. Not responsible for unlabeled items.
3. Preparation of Exhibits: Knitted and Crocheted exhibits should be entered in the most appropriate manner for the exhibit.
4. General: Garments as listed may be made for self or another person. Garments will be displayed by county. 4‑H’ers enrolled in clothing 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.