DEPARTMENT-K
KNITTING
SUPERINTENDENT:
Shirlee Martsch
Age categories:	
Seniors:  65 + years (Put SR. on entry tag)
Adults:  17- 64 years
Juniors:  16 and younger (Put JR. on entry tag)
Standards:
1-	Reflect the stretch and recovery characteristics of materials and methods used.
2-	Yarn, needle, techniques used, and design should be suitable to each other and to the obvious end.
3-	Cast-on and bound-off stitches, even and suitable tension.
4-	Decrease/increase stitches, neat and smooth.  No holes/appropriate method used.
5-	Gauges correct, tension uniform, stitches not twisted, not dropped, not split.
6-	Ribbing is even, seam finishes smooth, neat, and flexible.
7-	Hand and machine stitching even.
8-	Neck or collar finishing, sleeves and armholes, pockets all need to be neat.
9-	Carried yarns should be neat and not too tight.
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All items should be entered in a clear plastic bag and must be clean and pressed.

Blocking:  The garment has proper shaping and is smooth.
DIVISION 1:
Crochet Thread
DIVISION 2:
Baby / Sport Yarn
DIVISION 3:
Worsted Weight 4-Ply
DIVISION 4:
Heavy Weight Yarn
DIVISION 5:
Fun Yarns (Ribbon, Fuzzy, etc.)
Class Numbers for Divisions 1-5
1-	Two Piece Baby Set
2-	Baby Booties
3-	Baby Sweater
4-	Baby Blanket
5-	Pullover Sweater
6-	Shell Top
7-	Cardigan Sweater
8-	Slippers
9-	Afghan
10-	Doily (under 12”)
11-	Doily (over 12”)
12-	Gloves
13-	Mittens
14-	Doll Clothes
15-	Purse/Bag
16-	Poncho
17-	Dish Cloth
18-	Pattern Knitting
19-	Hats
20-	Vest
21-	Scarf
22-	Other Item
23-	Hot Pad