Knit & Crochet Garment Competition
Whether you're a knitter or crocheter, a newbie or a practiced hand, you're invited to enter your best garments in the Great Lakes Fiber Show Garment 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
- At least 50% sheep's wool (except the Knitter’s Choice or Crocheter’s Choice)
- 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 the same form. If you'd like to complete your entry form in advance, click the button below to download the Garment Competition Entry Form (PDF).
- INFO SHEET: An information sheet for each entry must be completed and submitted with the entry form.
- SUBMISSIONS: 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.
- PRIZES: Each category will feature First ($7), Second ($4) and Third ($3) Place prizes, with a Best of Show plaque awarded to one entry chosen from all First Place winners in the knitting and crochet divisions.
- PICKUP: Entries must be collected Sunday between 2–3:00pm — photo ID required
THE CATEGORIES
Knitting
- K1 — Sweaters and vests
- K2 — Shawls, ponchos, ruanas
- K3 — Accessories: hats, mittens, scarves, cowls, leggings, etc.
- K4 — Socks and slippers
- K5 — Garments for babies and children
- K6 — Blankets, pillows
- K7 — Stuffed toys
Crochet
- C1 — Sweaters and vests
- C2 — Shawls, ponchos, ruanas
- C3 — Accessories: hats, mittens, scarves, cowls, leggings, etc.
- C4 — Socks and slippers
- C5 — Garments for babies and children
- C6 — Blankets, pillows
- C7 — Amigurumis and stuffed toys
Juniors — age 16 and under during 2024 (JK: Junior Knit; JC: Junior Crochet)
- JK1 or JC1 — Sweaters and vests
- JK2 or JC2 — Shawls, ponchos, ruanas
- JK3 or JC3 — Accessories: hats, mittens, scarves, cowls, leggings, etc.
- JK4 or JC4 — Socks and slippers
- JK5 or JC5 — Garments for babies and children
- JK6 ore JC6 — Blankets, pillows
- JK7 or JC7 — Amigurumis and stuffed toys
DISCLAIMER
Great Lakes Fiber Show will NOT be responsible for loss or damage. A responsible person will be attending the garments during show hours and the building will be locked at night.