Section “N” – Knitting & Crochet
Head Steward:
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Nikki Flynn
Awards:
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Champion Exhibit Ribbon.
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Most Successful Exhibitor Ribbon.
Fees:
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$1 per entry, capped at a maximum of $10. Additional entries beyond 10 are free of charge.
Conditions:
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ANY yarn or wool may be used in ANY class unless otherwise stated.
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All work to be completed, clean, not worn or used, and bona fide work of the exhibitor.
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All works must have been completed in the last 2 years and not have been previously exhibited at the Tumut Show
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Limit of 3 items per class per exhibitor, except for rugs & blankets, which are limited to 1 per exhibitor.
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Rugs & Blankets are not to exceed 1.8m square.
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All entry forms and Indemnity Waivers are to be in by 5.30 pm Thursday.
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All exhibits must be in the hands of the stewards no later than 9 am Friday.
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Exhibits may not be collected until after 4.30 pm on Show Day and must be marked off by the steward
before removal.
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HANDKNITTING
1. Baby Set - Matinee Jacket, Bonnet, Booties
2. Any Knitted Garment
3. Any Knitted Garment - 100% wool - commercial label to be attached
4. Knitted Rug or Blanket
5. Knitted Rug or Blanket - 100% wool - commercial label to be attached
6. Creative Knitting - Any Technique, including sculptural or 3d works. Inclusion of some other media permitted (ie patchwork, embroidery, crochet)
HOMESPUN
7. Knitted item in Homespun Fibre - Include a sample of yarn & fibres used - Natural or Synthetic permitted
MACHINE KNITTING
8. Any Article, Any Carriage
CROCHET
9. Baby Set - Matinee Jacket, Bonnet, Booties
10. Article of Fine Crochet - doily or any other item
11. Crochet wearable garment
12. Crochet Rug or Blanket
13. Amigurumi - Any toy under 30cm in height. May include safety eyes & embellishments.
14. Creative Crochet - Any Technique, including sculptural, freeform or 3D. Inclusion of some other media permitted (ie patchwork, embroidery, crochet).
COMBINED KNITTING & CROCHET
15. Toy or Doll - Knitted and/or Crochet - must be playable, no safety eyes, ribbons, beads or shanked buttons permitted
16. Any Garment or Item using BOTH Knitting & Crochet
17. Any single baby item (Booties, shoettes, bonnet, jacket, etc) knitted and/or crocheted
18. Baby shawl or pram cover Knitted and/or Crochet
19. Wearable accessory (Hat, Beanie, Gloves, Mittens, etc) Knitted and/or Crocheted
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JUNIOR
20. Any Item Knitted and/or Crochet
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SENIOR OVER 80YRS
21. Any Item Knitted and/or Crocheted
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EXHIBITOR WITH A DISABILITY
22. Any Item Knitted and/or Crochet
23. Any Item Knitted and/or Crochet not mentioned elsewhere