Fabric and Threads - Crochet

August 10, 2023

Crochet Participants Enter Creations to Win State Fair Honors

Skilled artists around Iowa competed in the Crochet division of the Fabric and Threads Competition judged before the start of the 2023 Iowa State Fair. Each piece is judged upon design, workmanship and finishing.

Erin Hodgson of Ames was awarded Best of Show and Keri Crowley of Indianola won the Sweepstakes award.

The Fabric and Threads exhibits are on display every day of the Fair from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building sponsored by Principal.

Complete results below:

CROCHET

Doily (less than 14 inches)

1) Sherry Murtle, Des Moines

2) Louise Whitlow, Johnston

3) Alice Grimm, Riverside

Honorable Mention) Keri Crowley, Indianola

Doily (2 or more colors)

1) Keri Crowley, Indianola

2) Christina Weldon, Norwalk

3) Alice Grimm, Riverside

Centerpiece (14-21 inches in diameter)

1) Erin Hodgson, Ames

2) Keri Crowley, Indianola

3) Christina Weldon, Norwalk

Centerpiece (22-30 inches in diameter)

1) Keri Crowley, Indianola

2) Alice Grimm, Riverside

Luncheon Cloth (30-54 inches in diameter)

1) Erin Hodgson, Ames

2) Alice Grimm, Riverside

Dresser Scarf or Runner

1) JoDee Anderson, Alta

2) Ashlee Howard, Melcher Dallas

3) Patricia Gilroy, Story City

Tablecloth (over 54 inches in diameter)

1) Alice Grimm, Riverside

Fillet Crochet (perimeter under 100 inches)

1) Keri Crowley, Indianola

Afghan (granny squares and variations)

1) Vanessa May, Des Moines

2) Deann Strange, New Virginia

3) JoDee Anderson, Alta

Honorable Mention) Sharon Payne, Mitchellville

Afghan (ripple pattern)

1) Erin Iske, Council Bluffs

2) Louise Whitlow, Johnston

3) Annie Lass, Altoona

Afghan (shell stitch)

Honorable Mention) JoDee Anderson, Alta

Afghan (stitch other than above)

1) JoDee Anderson, Alta

2) Marilyn Bacon, Brooklyn

3) Tammy Bullington, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Nikki Lokenvitz, Ankeny

Afghan (made from super bulky yarn)

1) Annie Lass, Altoona

2) Jordan Lehman, Windsor Heights

Baby Afghan

1) JoDee Anderson, Alta

2) Karina Stott, Waukee

3) Madonna Hughes, Grimes

Honorable Mention) Marissa Roghair Stroud, Ankeny

Baby Sweater or Jacket (aged 0-2)

1) Tammy Bullington, Des Moines

2) Mary Ann Nielsen, Des Moines

3) Elise Thorson, Des Moines

Childs Dress (aged 2-10)

2) Melissa Paulson, Des Moines

Childs Sweater (aged 2-10)

1) Nora Thomas, Newton

2) Melissa Paulson, Des Moines

3) Lindsay Delger, Ankeny

Shawl / Poncho

1) Marissa Roghair Stroud, Ankeny

2) Beth Carlson, Des Moines

3) Heather Boustead, Urbandale

Honorable Mention) Deann Strange, New Virginia

Adult Garment

1) Kathryn Downing, Urbandale

2) Danne Dzon, West Des Moines

3) Elena Gorney, Iowa City

Pullover Sweater

1) Keri Crowley, Indianola

2) Kathryn Downing, Urbandale

3) Kiah Allen, Ankeny

Cardigan Sweater

1) Tracy Feldmann, West Des Moines

2) Elise Thorson, Des Moines

3) Ava Vaughn, Ankeny

Scarf

1) Ava Vaughn, Ankeny

2) Lisa Oelke, Van Meter

3) Marissa Roghair Stroud, Ankeny

Honorable Mention) Erin Iske, Council Bluffs

Infinity Scarf

1) Nikki Lokenvitz, Ankeny

2) Dawn Mennear, Des Moines

3) Beth Dhooge, Des Moines

Hat

1) Courtney Palmer, Eldora

2) Lindsay Delger, Ankeny

3) Nikki Lokenvitz, Ankeny

Purse / Tote

1) Kathryn Downing, Urbandale

2) Winnifred Rye, Des Moines

3) Ava Vaughn, Ankeny

Jewelry

1) Shawna Meyer, Des Moines

2) Stephanie Masumura, Des Moines

Doll Garment

1) Ann Miller, Council Bluffs

2) Lindsay Delger, Ankeny

3) Connie Manny, Peru

Toy

1) Tracy Feldmann, West Des Moines

2) Sherry Murtle, Des Moines

3) Megan Brunia, Urbandale

Honorable Mention) Mary Woolsey-Totten, Dow City

Honorable Mention) Abbi Teel, Ankeny

Honorable Mention) Ava Vaughn, Ankeny

Ornaments or Holiday Decoration

1) Ashlee Howard, Melcher Dallas

2) Nora Thomas, Newton

3) Marilyn Bacon, Brooklyn

Honorable Mention) Emily Akker, Webster City

Felted Item

1) Janet Luing, Panora

Washcloth

1) Sherry Murtle, Des Moines

2) Nora Thomas, Newton

3) Ava Vaughn, Ankeny

Honorable Mention) Mary Ann Nielsen, Des Moines

Item Made From Yarn Handspun by Entrant

2) Sara Brown, Iowa City

Sweepstakes - Crochet

1) Keri Crowley, Indianola

Best of Show-  Crochet

1) Erin Hodgson, Ames