DEPARTMENT 8 - KNITTING
2014 North Idaho Fair Exhibitor's Handbook DEPARTMENT 8 - KNITTING SUPERINTENDENT: SANDY PETERS, 777-8292 & SANDY McCAUSE, 623-6494 Sunday Monday AUGUST Wednesday Tuesday Thursday Friday Saturday 2 1 LAST DAY FOR ON-LINE ENTRY 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 LAST DAY TO DROP OFF ENTRY REGISTRATION FORM 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 BRING NON-PERISHABLE ENTRIES ENTRY TAGS FOR EXHIBITS REGISTERED BY AUGUST 8 CAN BE PICKED UP IN BUILDING 1 BETWEEN 3 & 8 PM 17 18 19 -----------------------FAIR OPEN 10 am to 10 pm--------------------- 24 FAIR OPEN 10 am to 6 pm 2 TO 6 PM OPEN CLASS PREMIUM PAYOUTS 31 26 25 2 TO 7 PM PICK-UP ENTRIES IN BUILDING THEY WERE DISPLAYED OPEN CLASS PREMIUM PAYOUTS 27 28 5 TO 8 PM OPEN CLASS PREMIUM PAYOUTS 2 TO 8 PM OPEN CLASS PREMIUM PAYOUTS 29 30 OPEN CLASS PREMIUM PAYOUTS AT THE FAIR OFFICE UNTIL 5 PM ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 SEPT 1 LIMIT ONE ENTRY PER CLASS PER EXHIBITOR GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS DEPARTMENT • Entries must be the work of the exhibitor, completed since September 2013, and not entered in previous North Idaho Fairs. • Where there is no competition, or entry has been incorrectly entered, judges may award first, second or third premiums or no premium, according to the merits of the entry. Judges shall not award premiums to any entry deemed unworthy; i.e., soiled or incomplete. • Quality or brand of yarn will not be judged. AWARDS 1st place: $5 & blue ribbon; 2nd place: $3 & red ribbon; 3rd place: $1 & white ribbon GRAND CHAMPION AWARDS $10 & a rosette ribbon will be awarded to the best entry in each division as determined by the judges. “Best” is defined as that which demonstrates the best technique and skill. SPECIAL PREMIUM AWARD $10 & a rosette ribbon and $5 & a rosette ribbon will be awarded to the first and second entries that the judges determine warrant special recognition. Overall Hand Knit Item - Knit-n-Crochet Overall Novice Knitter - Alpaca Direct SUPERINTENDENT’S AWARD A special rosette ribbon will be awarded to the entry that merits special recognition by the department superintendent. It does not need to be a placing entry. THERE ARE THREE WAYS TO ENTER YOUR EXHIBITS! - Register on-line before August 1st. Go to www.northidahofair.com and click on the link. - Complete an Entry Registration Form and get it in to us before August 8th. - Bring ALL your exhibits in on entry day. You can register the day of! Page 1 2014 North Idaho Fair Exhibitor's Handbook DEPARTMENT 8 - KNITTING THIS DEPARTMENT USES THESE DIVISION NUMBERS (age as of January 1) DIVISION 10 All Adult, 18+ 11 All Youth, 17 and under WHAT THE JUDGES LOOK FOR WITH KNITTING GENERAL APPEARANCE: Visual impact, presentation, clean, neat & well blocked SUITABILITY OF DESIGN, COLOR & YARN: Choice of yarn & trim type & color appropriate to pattern & function WORKMANSHIP: Stitches made correctly, uniform tension, correct gauge, no dropped stitches, blocked as needed, yarn ends joined & woven inconspicuously, construction details well executed, carried yarns neat and not too tight DIFFICULTY OF PROJECT HAND KNIT CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES, ADULTS CLASS 01 Hand knit cap or hat, plain or ribbed 02 Hand knit cap or hat, solid texture 03 Hand knit cap or hat, openwork texture 04 Hand knit cap or hat, color or intarsia pattern 05 Hand knit dress 06 Hand knit mittens, gloves or fingerless mitts, plain or ribbed 07 Hand knit mittens, gloves or fingerless mitts, solid texture 08 Hand knit mittens, gloves or fingerless mitts, openwork texture 09 Hand knit mittens, gloves or fingerless mitts, color or intarsia pattern 10 Hand knit neck scarf, plain or ribbed 11 Hand knit neck scarf, solid texture 12 Hand knit neck scarf, openwork texture 13 Hand knit neck scarf, color or intarsia pattern 14 Hand knit scarf & hat set, plain or ribbed 15 Hand knit scarf & hat set, solid texture 16 Hand knit scarf & hat set, openwork texture 17 Hand knit scarf & hat set, color or intarsia pattern 18 Hand knit shawl or shrug 19 Hand knit slippers 20 Hand knit socks, plain or ribbed 21 Hand knit socks, solid texture 22 Hand knit socks, open work texture 23 Hand knit socks, color or intarsia pattern 24 Hand knit cardigan sweater, plain or ribbed 25 Hand knit cardigan sweater, solid texture 26 Hand knit cardigan sweater, openwork texture 27 Hand knit cardigan sweater, color or intarsia pattern 28 Hand knit pullover sweater, plain or ribbed 29 Hand knit pullover sweater, solid texture 30 Hand knit pullover sweater, openwork texture 31 Hand knit pullover sweater, color or intarsia pattern 32 Hand knit sweater shell or vest, plain or ribbed 33 Hand knit sweater shell or vest, solid texture 34 Hand knit sweater shell or vest, openwork texture 35 Hand knit sweater shell or vest, color or intarsia pattern 36 Hand knit specialty (set or embellished clothing) 37 Hand knit bag or purse 38 Hand knit lapel pin or novelty item 39 Hand knit adult clothing & accessories, other than listed HAND KNIT CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES, INFANTS & CHILDREN CLASS 40 Hand knit infant bonnet or hat 41 Hand knit infant booties or slippers 42 Hand knit infant mittens 43 Hand knit infant dress 44 Hand knit infant cardigan sweater 45 Hand knit infant pullover sweater 46 Hand knit infant 2-piece sweater set 47 Hand knit infant layette outfit (3 or more different pieces) 48 Hand knit infant christening outfit 49 Hand knit infant specialty (set or embellished clothing) 50 Hand knit infant clothing & accessories, other than listed 51 Hand knit children's bonnet or hat 52 Hand knit children's booties or slippers 53 Hand knit children's mittens 54 Hand knit children's scarf 55 Hand knit children's dress 56 Hand knit children's cardigan sweater 57 Hand knit children's pullover sweater 58 Hand knit children's 2-piece sweater set 59 Hand knit children's specialty (set or embellished clothing) 60 Hand knit children’s clothing & accessories, other than listed HAND KNIT FELTED CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES USING COMMERCIAL YARN, ALL SIZES CLASS 61 Hand knit felted poncho/shawl 62 Hand knit felted sweater/jacket 63 Hand knit felted scarf 64 Hand knit felted mittens/gloves 65 Hand knit felted slippers 66 Hand knit felted socks 67 Hand knit felted hat 68 Hand knit felted bag/purse 69 Hand knit felted toy, single 70 Hand knit felted toy set, up to four pieces 71 Hand knit felted doll clothes, set of three pieces 72 Hand knit felted item, other than listed HAND KNIT LINENS (NOTE: Other household items not listed here may be found in “Miscellaneous Knit Items” section.) CLASS 73 Hand knit centerpiece or doily, under 6" 74 Hand knit centerpiece or doily, 6” to 18” 75 Hand knit centerpiece or doily, 18” to 24” 76 Hand knit centerpiece or doily, over 24” 77 Hand knit tablecloth, 36” to 42” 78 Hand knit tablecloth, 42” to 48” 79 Hand knit tablecloth, over 48” 80 Hand knit table runner 81 Hand knit linens, other than listed HAND KNIT AFGHANS - SMALL-SIZED (UP TO 45” WIDE X 50” LONG) CLASS 82 Hand knit baby style small-sized afghan 83 Hand knit small-sized afghan made in blocks or strips 84 Hand knit holiday design small-sized afghan 85 Hand knit solid texture small-sized afghan 86 Hand knit open work texture small-sized afghan THERE ARE THREE WAYS TO ENTER YOUR EXHIBITS! - Register on-line before August 1st. Go to www.northidahofair.com and click on the link. - Complete an Entry Registration Form and get it in to us before August 8th. - Bring ALL your exhibits in on entry day. You can register the day of! Page 2 2014 North Idaho Fair Exhibitor's Handbook DEPARTMENT 8 - KNITTING THIS DEPARTMENT USES THESE DIVISION NUMBERS (age as of January 1) DIVISION 10 All Adult, 18+ 11 All Youth, 17 and under 128 129 130 131 CLASS 87 Hand knit color pattern small-sized afghan 88 Hand knit embellished or cross stitched small-sized afghan 89 Hand knit small-sized afghan other than listed HAND KNIT PAMPERED PET ITEMS ALL ENTRIES MUST BE NEW, NEVER WORN OR USED AND FREE FROM ANY PET HAIR CLASS 132 Hand knit pet coat 133 Hand knit pet sweater 134 Hand knit pet hat 135 Hand knit pet toy 136 Hand knit pet bed 137 Hand knit pet pillow 138 Hand knit pet blanket 139 Hand knit pet item other than listed HAND KNIT AFGHANS - MEDIUM-SIZED (46-50” WIDE X 51-70” LONG) CLASS 90 Hand knit baby style medium-sized afghan 91 Hand knit medium-sized afghan made in blocks or strips 92 Hand knit holiday design medium-sized afghan 93 Hand knit solid texture medium-sized afghan 94 Hand knit open work texture medium-sized afghan 95 Hand knit color pattern medium-sized afghan 96 Hand knit embellished or cross stitched medium-sized afghan 97 Hand knit medium-sized afghan other than listed HAND KNIT AFGHANS - LARGE-SIZED (OVER 50” WIDE X 70” LONG) CLASS 98 Hand knit baby style large-sized afghan 99 Hand knit large-sized afghan made in blocks or strips 100 Hand knit holiday design large-sized afghan 101 Hand knit solid texture large-sized afghan 102 Hand knit open work texture large-sized afghan 103 Hand knit color pattern large-sized afghan 104 Hand knit embellished or cross stitched large-sized afghan 105 Hand knit large-sized afghan other than listed HAND KNIT DOLLS, DOLL ITEMS & TOYS CLASS 106 Hand knit Barbie outfit, with doll, beaded 107 Hand knit Barbie outfit, with doll, plain 108 Hand knit baby doll outfit, with doll, beaded 109 Hand knit baby doll outfit, with doll, plain 110 Hand knit Indian outfit, with doll, plain 111 Hand knit Indian outfit, with doll, beaded 112 Hand knit doll outfit, with doll, other than listed, beaded 113 Hand knit doll outfit, with doll, other than listed, plain 114 Hand knit doll accessory, beaded 115 Hand knit doll accessory, plain 116 Hand knit novelty doll, other than listed 117 Hand knit toy, single 118 Hand knit toy set, up to four pieces 119 Hand knit animal, single 120 Hand knit animal set, up to four pieces 121 Miscellaneous hand knit dolls, animal or toy, other than listed HAND KNIT HOLIDAY & SEASONAL ITEMS Classes for hand knit holiday design afghans are found in the sections according to the size of the afghan CLASS 122 Hand knit holiday or seasonal stocking 123 Hand knit holiday or seasonal ornament, single 124 Hand knit holiday or seasonal ornament set, up to four pieces 125 Hand knit holiday or seasonal tree skirt 126 Hand knit holiday or seasonal wall hanging 127 Hand knit holiday or seasonal table decoration Hand knit holiday or seasonal coasters, set of four Hand knit holiday or seasonal pot holders, set of two Hand knit holiday or seasonal pot holders, set of four Hand knit holiday or seasonal item other than listed MACHINE KNIT CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES, ADULTS CLASS 140 Machine knit cap or hat 141 Machine knit neck scarf 142 Machine knit hat & scarf set 143 Machine knit mittens 144 Machine knit shawl or shrug 145 Machine knit slippers 146 Machine knit socks 147 Machine knit sweater, cardigan 148 Machine knit sweater, pullover 149 Machine knit shell or vest 150 Machine knit 2-piece sweater set 151 Machine knit coordinated outfit (sweater & skirt) 152 Machine knit bag or purse 153 Machine knit clothing & accessories, other than listed MACHINE KNIT CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES, INFANTS & CHILDREN CLASS 154 Machine knit infant bonnet or hat 155 Machine knit infant booties or slippers 156 Machine knit infant mittens 157 Machine knit infant dress 158 Machine knit infant cardigan sweater 159 Machine knit infant pullover sweater 160 Machine knit infant 2-piece sweater set 161 Machine knit infant layette outfit (3 or more different pieces) 162 Machine knit infant christening outfit 163 Machine knit infant specialty (set or embellished clothing) 164 Machine knit infant clothing & accessories, other than listed 165 Machine knit children's hat 166 Machine knit children's slippers 167 Machine knit children's mittens 168 Machine knit children's scarf 169 Machine knit children's dress 170 Machine knit children's cardigan sweater 171 Machine knit children's pullover sweater 172 Machine knit children's 2-piece sweater set 173 Machine knit children's specialty (set or embellished clothing) 174 Machine knit children’s clothing & accessories, other than listed THERE ARE THREE WAYS TO ENTER YOUR EXHIBITS! - Register on-line before August 1st. Go to www.northidahofair.com and click on the link. - Complete an Entry Registration Form and get it in to us before August 8th. - Bring ALL your exhibits in on entry day. You can register the day of! Page 3 2014 North Idaho Fair Exhibitor's Handbook DEPARTMENT 8 - KNITTING THIS DEPARTMENT USES THESE DIVISION NUMBERS (age as of January 1) DIVISION 10 All Adult, 18+ 11 All Youth, 17 and under MACHINE KNIT FELTED CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES USING COMMERCIAL YARN, ALL SIZES CLASS 175 Machine knit felted poncho/shawl 176 Machine knit felted sweater/jacket 177 Machine knit felted scarf 178 Machine knit felted mittens/gloves 179 Machine knit felted slippers 180 Machine knit felted socks 181 Machine knit felted hat 182 Machine knit felted bag/purse 183 Machine knit felted toy, single 184 Machine knit felted toy set, up to four pieces 185 Machine knit felted doll clothes, set of three pieces MACHINE KNIT HOLIDAY & SEASONAL ITEMS CLASS 186 Machine knit holiday or seasonal stocking 187 Machine knit holiday or seasonal ornament, single 188 Machine knit holiday or seasonal ornament set, up to four pieces 189 Machine knit holiday or seasonal tree skirt 190 Machine knit holiday or seasonal wall hanging 191 Machine knit holiday or seasonal table decoration 192 Machine knit holiday or seasonal coasters, set of four 193 Machine knit holiday or seasonal pot holders, set of two 194 Machine knit holiday or seasonal pot holders, set of four 195 Machine knit holiday or seasonal item other than listed MACHINE KNIT PAMPERED PET ITEMS ALL ENTRIES MUST BE NEW, NEVER WORN OR USED AND FREE FROM ANY PET HAIR CLASS 196 Machine knit pet coat 197 Machine knit pet sweater 198 Machine knit pet hat 199 Machine knit pet toy 200 Machine knit pet bed 201 Machine knit pet pillow 202 Machine knit pet blanket 203 Machine knit pet item other than listed OTHER MACHINE KNIT ITEMS Other household items not listed here may be found in the Miscellaneous Knit Items section. Classes for machine knit items in holiday or seasonal designs are found in the Machine Knit Holiday & Seasonal Items section. CLASS 204 Machine knit linens 205 Machine knit dish cloth 206 Machine knit pot holder, other than holiday or seasonal, single 207 Machine knit pot holders, other than holiday or seasonal, set of two 208 Machine knit coasters, other than holiday or seasonal, set of four 209 Machine knit hanger cover 210 Machine knit small-sized afghan (up to 45” wide x 50” long) 211 Machine knit medium-sized afghan (46-50” wide x 51-70” long) 212 Machine knit large-sized afghan (over 50” wide x 70” long) 213 Machine knit item, other than listed LOOM KNIT ITEMS CLASS 214 Loom knit hat 215 Loom knit socks 216 Loom knit slippers 217 Loom knit scarf 218 Loom knit sweater 219 Loom knit shawl 220 Loom knit vest 221 Loom knit mittens 222 Loom knit blanket/throw, small-sized (up to 45” wide x 50” long) 223 Loom knit blanket/throw, medium-sized (46-50” wide x 51-70” long) 224 Loom knit blanket/throw, large-sized (over 50” wide x 70” long) 225 Loom knit bag/purse 226 Loom knit item other than listed KNIT BEADING CLASS 227 Knit beaded necklace 228 Other knit beaded item MISCELLANEOUS KNIT ITEMS Classes for knit items in holiday or seasonal designs are found in the Hand Knit or Machine Knit Holiday & Seasonal Items sections. CLASS 229 Knit bookmark 230 Knit wall hanging, other than holiday or seasonal 231 Knit towel holder 232 Knit wash cloth 233 Knit dish cloth 234 Knit pot scrubber 235 Knit pot holder, other than holiday or seasonal, single 236 Knit pot holders, other than holiday or seasonal, set of two 237 Knit coasters, other than holiday or seasonal, set of four 238 Knit hanger cover 239 Knit plastic bag holder 240 Knit pin cushion 241 Knit tissue box cover 242 Knit toilet paper cover 243 Miscellaneous knit household item, other than listed NOVICE KNITTER • “Novice” refers to anyone who is just starting out in knitting. • Exhibitor can enter in this or any other section in this department. • Anyone who has entered in prior Fairs in this or any other section is not considered a novice and should not enter in this section. • Any technique can be used. CLASS 244 Hand knit adult clothing or accessory by novice knitter 245 Hand knit infant or child clothing or accessory by novice knitter 246 Hand knit felted clothing or accessory using commercial yarn by novice knitter 247 Hand knit linens by novice knitter 248 Hand knit small-sized afghan by novice knitter 249 Hand knit medium-sized afghan by novice knitter 250 Hand knit large-sized afghan by novice knitter 251 Hand knit doll, doll clothes or toy by novice knitter THERE ARE THREE WAYS TO ENTER YOUR EXHIBITS! - Register on-line before August 1st. Go to www.northidahofair.com and click on the link. - Complete an Entry Registration Form and get it in to us before August 8th. - Bring ALL your exhibits in on entry day. You can register the day of! Page 4 2014 North Idaho Fair Exhibitor's Handbook DEPARTMENT 8 - KNITTING THIS DEPARTMENT USES THESE DIVISION NUMBERS (age as of January 1) DIVISION 10 All Adult, 18+ 11 All Youth, 17 and under CLASS 252 Hand knit holiday or seasonal item by novice knitter 253 Hand knit pet item by novice knitter 254 Machine knit adult clothing or accessory by novice knitter 255 Machine knit infant or child clothing or accessory by novice knitter 256 Machine knit felted clothing or accessory using commercial yarn by novice knitter 257 Machine knit holiday or seasonal item by novice knitter 258 Machine knit pampered pet items by novice knitter 259 Other machine knit item by novice knitter 260 Loom knit item by novice knitter 261 Knit beading by novice knitter 262 Miscellaneous knit item by novice knitter FROM OLD TO NEW This section illustrates what can be done with old or used material that might end up in the trash or otherwise discarded. LIMIT ONE ENTRY PER EXHIBITOR Entry can be any item that is described in this department but cannot be entered in any other class. Entry must be prepared according to the General Instructions listed at the beginning of this department as well as any other instructions contained within. Entry must have an index card (measuring no larger than 4" x 6") securely attached that explains in 100 words or less the material's previous life. Explanation must be typed or legibly printed. Do NOT put your name on this card. Placing entries in each division will receive a special green ribbon. CLASS 263 Knitted item created using recycled yarn THERE ARE THREE WAYS TO ENTER YOUR EXHIBITS! - Register on-line before August 1st. Go to www.northidahofair.com and click on the link. - Complete an Entry Registration Form and get it in to us before August 8th. - Bring ALL your exhibits in on entry day. You can register the day of! Page 5
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