Knit & Crochet Competition
Whether you're a knitter or crocheter, a newbie or a practiced hand, you're invited to enter your best work in the Great Lakes Fiber Show Competition!
Read the requirements carefully — don't miss key details!
THE ESSENTIALS
- All entries must be —
- Hand-knitted or crocheted, and completed after June 1 of last year
- Clean, odor-free and in new condition
- LIMITS: An entry will only be accepted in one category, with no more than two entries per category from one individual
- FEE: $3 per entry/item
- ENTRY FORM
- All entries must include a completed entry form. Multiple entries from an individual should be included on one entry form. If you'd like to complete your entry form in advance, click the button below to download the Knit & Crochet Competition Entry Form (PDF).
- An information sheet for each entry must be completed and submitted with the entry form.
- SUBMISSIONS & DEADLINE: Entries will be accepted at the show on Saturday from 9:00–11:00am — no late entries accepted
- JUDGING: Judging will take place Saturday following the closing of entries. Judging is closed to spectators.
- PRIZES
- Each category will feature First ($7), Second ($4) and Third ($3) Place prizes
- The Best of Show plaque is chosen from all First Place category winners in each division: knitting, crochet, and machine knitting divisions. Junior division Best of Show winners will receive a rosette for both knitting and crochet.
- PICKUP: Entries must be collected Sunday between 2–3:00pm — photo ID required
THE DIVISIONS & CATEGORIES
Divisions
K Knitting
C Crochet
MK Knitting Machine
Juniors: age 16 and under from June 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025
JK Junior Knitting
JC Junior Crochet
Categories (all divisions)
1 Sweaters and vests
2 Shawls, ponchos, ruanas
3 Accessories: hats, mittens, scarves, cowls, leggings, etc.
4 Socks and slippers
5 Garments for babies and children
6 Blankets and pillows
7 Stuffed toys (Amigurumis)
DISCLAIMER
Great Lakes Fiber Show will NOT be responsible for loss or damage. Entries will be secured during show hours and the building will be locked at night.
Our Knitting & Crochet Competition Judge: Collin Charity
This year’s judge Collin Charity taught herself to crochet at age 11 — starting with the usual scarf, afghan, etc, using only acrylic yarn, eventually making lace with cotton thread. She taught herself to knit in her 40s and this new addiction led her to trying to learn every knitting technique out there. Collin is knowledgeable in Fair Isle, lace, mosaic, sock and garment knitting, cables, steeking and finishing techniques. Learning to work with a variety of natural and man-made fibers and yarns has opened endless creative possibilities while learning other crafts (spinning, weaving, etc). Collin has earned many awards for her knitting, crochet and spinning over the years, and we're delighting she'll be lending her knowledge and talent to the 2024 Show!