Tumut Show Society Inc

​Attention all knitters and crocheters! The Tumut Show is celebrating its 150th anniversary in March 2025, and we are calling on all talented crafters to showcase their beautiful handmade creations. This milestone event promises to be a grand celebration of our community's rich agricultural heritage, and your exquisite knitted and crocheted pieces can be a part of it.

Showcase Your Craft

Whether you’re a seasoned artisan or a passionate beginner, this is your chance to shine. 

The following is an extract from the show schedule which is also available on the Tumut Show website: 

SECTION “N”- KNITTING & CROCHET.

HEAD STEWARD: Margaret Williams

There are some very good prizes on offer such as:

Champion Exhibit Ribbon, plus $50 BWM voucher

The article judged as champion in the knitting and crocheting category will earn the prestigious opportunity to compete at the zone final. If successful at the zone level, your piece will then be eligible for entry into the illustrious Royal Easter Show in 2026.

The most successful exhibitor ribbon is a $25 BWM voucher.

Best Junior Exhibitor $20.00 gift voucher from The Cotton Merchants

Bendigo Woollen Mills (BWM ), owned by Aus Yarns Pty Ltd, have donated 7 prizes of wool vouchers, to a total value of $200.00.

A & L Moffat donation of 2, $25.00 Spotlight Vouchers

The Cotton Merchants $20.00 Gift Voucher for Best Junior Exhibit.

ANY yarn or wool may be used in ANY class unless stated to be knitted in 100% Animal Fibre. Attach commercial labels to these specific exhibits.

For entries in the Handspun section please attach a sample of the spun yarn and a tag with the composition of the yarn.

All work to be completed, clean, not worn or used, and bona fide work of the exhibitor.

Entries to have been completed in the past 2 years and not have won a prize at a previous Tumut Show.

There is a limit of 3 items in each class per exhibitor except classes 21 to 24, which are limited to 1 entry per exhibitor.

Small Rugs not to exceed 100cm x 100 cm 

Large Rugs may be any size greater than 100cm x 100cm

Exhibitors, please note: Garment is an item that can be worn. An article is an item that cannot be worn.

All entry forms and Indemnity Waiver to be in by 5.30pm Thursday.

All exhibits must be in the hands of the stewards no later than 9am Friday.

Exhibits may not be collected until after 4.30 pm on Show Day and must be marked off before taken.

HANDKNITTING

1.Baby Set, Matinee Jacket, Bonnet, and Bootees.

2.Baby Matinee Jacket 

3.Daintiest Baby Dress

4.Baby Bonnet, Hat, Beanie, Bootees, or Shoettes (may be individual item or a set)

5.Any other Baby Item not mentioned above

6.Adult Jumper or Cardigan, using 100% Animal Fibre. Commercial Label must be attached. 

7.Childs Jumper or Cardigan, using 100% Animal Fibre. Commercial Label must be attached.

8.Adult Jumper or Cardigan using any Fibre

9.Childs Jumper or Cardigan using any Fibre

10.Knitted Wearable Accessory- hat, beanie, glove, sock, scarf etc.

HOMESPUN.

11.Hand knitted garment in Homespun (can be any combination of natural or synthetic fibres. Include a sample of yarn and include fibres used.)

MACHINE KNITTING.

12.Any Garment, any carriage

13.Any Article, any carriage.

CROCHET.

14. Baby Set, Matinee Jacket, Bonnet and Bootees. 

15.Daintiest Baby Dress

16.Baby Matinee Jacket

17.Baby Bootees, Shoettes, Bonnet, Hat or Beanie (may be individual or a set)

18.Adult top

19.Childs top

20.Crochet Wearable Accessory- hat, beanie, scarf, gloves sock etc

COMBINED KNITTING AND/OR CROCHET .

(Items may be knitted or crocheted only or can use a combination of both)

21.Small Rug or Shawl using 100% wool (Please attach commercial label). 

22.Large Rug, using 100% wool (Please attach commercial label). 

23.Small Rug or Shawl using any fibre.

24.Large Rug using any fibre

25.Article not mentioned in schedule

JUNIOR, SENIOR AND DISABILITY

May be any knitted or crochet garment or article

26. Junior 

A 5-8 year olds

B 9-12 year olds

C 12-17 year olds

 

27. Senior – any entrant over 70 years

28. Disability – exhibitor with a Disability or Aged Care

 

SPECIAL INTERST GROUPS

This group is for senior groups, aged care, community groups and handicraft groups;

30. Any knitted or crochet item 

 

Please check the website for details 

How to Enter

1. Prepare Your Entry: Finish your knitted or crocheted article and ensure it meets the submission criteria.

2. Complete the Entry Form: Visit the Tumut show’s website to download and fill out the entry form.

3. Submit Your Entry: Deliver your completed entry form and article to the designated submission point by the deadline.

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Join the Celebration

The 150th Tumut Agricultural Show is more than just a competition; it's a celebration of community, creativity, and tradition. By participating, you’ll be contributing to the vibrant tapestry of our local heritage and inspiring future generations of knitters and crocheters.

So, pick up your needles and hooks, let your creativity flow, and start working on your masterpiece today. We can’t wait to see the incredible talent that our community has to offer!

For more information, visit Tumut Show website or contact Margaret Williams

Happy knitting and crocheting, and see you at the show!