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Section 6033
4-H NEEDLEWORK

Items must be “handmade” by the 4-H Member. Items knit with a knitting machine or loom are
not permitted. If the pattern/instructions are not from the Kentucky 4-H Needlework Notebook, a
copy of the pattern must be submitted with the exhibit. Patterns will be returned to county.
Member may enter three classes per category.

No. Class 1st 2nd 3rd
CROCHET: $4.00 $3.00 $2.00
813 Small Crochet Item(s) made of medium (4) weight yarn: must include rows of single,
half double crochet and/or double stitches. Such as: scarf (at least 24” long), purse, belt,
hat, pillow, two wash cloths (made from cotton yarn), or pair of slippers.
814 Large Crochet Item(s) made of medium (4) weight yarn: Must include rows of single,
half double and/or double crochet stitches. Such as: afghan, shawl, or vest.
815 Crochet Item made entirely with novelty yarn: Novelty yarn is any yarn other than medium
(4) worsted weight yarn. Do not use standard medium weight yarn. Must include rows of
single, half double, and/or double crochet stitches. Such as: scarf (must be at least 24” long),
purse, belt, hat, pillow, pair of slippers, afghan, shawl, or vest.
816 Crochet Item made using the Granny Squares technique. May use any weight yarn, may
use a single or multiple colors of yarn. Such as: purse, shawl, afghan or hat.
817 Crochet Item(s) made using intermediate skills/pattern crochet stitches. Such as: hat,
belt, scarf (at least 24” long), pair of mittens, pillow, sweater, vest, shawl or baby
blanket, doily (made from bedspread weight thread) or set of 5 different ornaments
(made from bedspread weight thread using intermediate skills/stitches) Include one or
more pattern stitches– shell, arch, diamond, boble, snapdragon, popcorn, cross, puff, cluster or
seed/granite. Can include one or more colors.
818 Crochet Item made using intermediate skills for shaping and fitting multiple pieces
together, such as stuffed toys or pairs of slippers. Items must include increase and decrease.
819 Item or pair of items that include one or more advanced skills: beadwork, filet crochet
creating plaids, geometric designs or checks; making novelty crochet articles.
820 Item or pair of items using advanced crochet skills to create your own design. Original
designs must include a copy of directions, notes and diagrams used to create the item(s).
Suggested items include: multi-colored hat, purse, collar (made with bedspread-weight
cotton thread), sweater, jacket, afghan or coat.

No. Class 1st 2nd 3rd
HAND EMBROIDERY $4.00 $3.00 $2.00
All embroidery projects are to be “finished” item (for example: the stitchery is framed or made
into an item such as a pillow, wall hanging, pot holder, eye glass holder, etc.) The embroidery
design or slow stitched design can be created on a purchased item, such as a pillowcase,
clothing, tote bag, purse, bib, or towel. Items may be made from purchased kits. The sizes
mentioned below (such as 5" x 7") relate to the amount of stitching—the embroidered area,
not the size of the fabric, frame, or finished item.

One Type of Embroidery Stitch:
821 Redwork: item made with a single color of floss using red floss. Must use the stem stitch
with an embroidered area equivalent to 3"x3" or larger.
822 Stamped Cross Stitch: Cross stitched design stamped (printed/drawn) on plain woven
fabric with an embroidered area equivalent to 3"x3" or 2"x16" border or larger.
Multiple Types of Embroidery Stitches:
(All classes must have an embroidered area equivalent to 3"x3" or larger.)
823 Stamped Embroidery: Embroidery design printed/drawn on plain woven fabric or felt.
Must include three or more different stitches. May use more than one color of floss.
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