Fabric and Threads: Hand Knitting

Hand Knitting Handiwork Wins at the Fair

Skilled artists around Iowa competed in the Hand Knitting of the Fabric and Threads Competition judged before the start of the 2024 Iowa State Fair. Each piece is judged upon design, workmanship and finishing.

Lisa Case of Iowa City was awarded Best of Show and Sweepstakes awards.

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:

Hand Knitting

Afghan

1) Shannon Hofstadter, Ankeny

2) Erica Lueder, Pleasant Hill

3) Jen Geigley, West Des Moines

HM Janell Ramsey, Gladbrook

Baby Afghan

1) Victoria Wickham, Des Moines

2) Stephanie Masumura, Des Moines

3) Joellen Bierschenk, Van Horne

Infant Sweater or Dress

1) Marilyn Kidd, Marshalltown

2) Casey Clarke, Des Moines

3) Janet Luing, Panora

Childs Dress

1) Lisa Houchins, Des Moines

Childs Pullover Sweater

1) Katherine Vance, Indianola

2) Molly Vriezelaar, Altoona

Childs Cardigan Sweater / Jacket

1) Genevieve Heimer-Lang, Iowa City

2) Jill Fishbaugh, Iowa City

3) Katie Kenel, Des Moines

Adult Pullover Sweater - one yarn/color

1) Lisa Case, Iowa City

2) Rachel Corron, Ankeny

3) Jean Scherr, West Des Moines

HM Pamela Poppe, Des Moines

HM Erica Carnes, Des Moines

HM Katherine Turnbull, Ames

Adult Pullover Sweater - multiple yarns/colors

1) Erica Carnes, Des Moines

2) Jean Scherr, West Des Moines

3) Joellen Bierschenk, Van Horne

HM Molly Vriezelaar, Altoona

HM Lisa Houchins, Des Moines

Adult Vest / Sleeveless Sweater

1) Shannon Hofstadter, Ankeny

2) Erica Carnes, Des Moines

Adult Cardigan Sweater - one yarn/color

1) Lisa Case, Iowa City

2) Will Hou, Des Moines

3) Deborah Cronin, Des Moines

HM Jean Scherr, West Des Moines

Adult Cardigan Sweater - multiple yarns/colors

1) Lisa Case, Iowa City

2) Genevieve Heimer-Lang, Iowa City

3) Nannette Stoakes, West Des Moines

Adult Poncho

1) Laura McNeely, Knoxville

2) Susan Moen Berenbeim, Johnston

Socks - one yarn/color

1) Emily Krugler, West Des Moines

2) Kris Stacy-Bates, Ames

3) Joellen Bierschenk, Van Horne

HM Jill Sanders, Des Moines

Socks - multiple yarns/colors

1) Emily Krugler, West Des Moines

2) Joellen Bierschenk, Van Horne

3) Jen Geigley, West Des Moines

HM Ellen Pirro, Des Moines

Socks - with contrasting heel and toe

1) Emily Krugler, West Des Moines

2) Lisa Houchins, Des Moines

3) Joellen Bierschenk, Van Horne

Mittens / Gloves - one color

1) Carrie Cavanaugh, Perry

2) Joellen Bierschenk, Van Horne

3) Lisa Houchins, Des Moines

HM Erica Lueder, Pleasant Hill

Mittens / Gloves - two or more colors

1) Erica Carnes, Des Moines

2) Genevieve Heimer-Lang, Iowa City

3) Lisa Case, Iowa City

HM Laura Juliano, Urbandale

Cap or Hat - one yarn/color

1) Ivy Sprague, Berwick

2) Molly Vriezelaar, Altoona

3) Stephanie Masumura, Des Moines

HM Lisa Case, Iowa City

HM Emily Krugler, West Des Moines

HM Beth Dhooge, Des Moines

Cap or Hat - multiple yarns/colors

1) Will Hou, Des Moines

2) Lisa Case, Iowa City

3) Genevieve Heimer-Lang, Iowa City

HM Ivy Sprague, Berwick

HM Adah Leshem, Ames

Scarf - one yarn/color, other than lace

1) Josephine Mowrer, Madrid

HM Shannon Hofstadter, Ankeny

Scarf - multiple yarns/colors, other than lace

1) Shannon Hofstadter, Ankeny

Scarf - lace stitch

1) Vanessa May, Des Moines

2) Karen Walters, Ankeny

3) Elizabeth Oxer, Des Moines

Infinity Scarf

1) Kris Stacy-Bates, Ames

2) Donita Lynch, Ankeny

3) Tracy Bolander, Des Moines

Cowl - yarn finer than worsted

1) Vanessa May, Des Moines

2) Genevieve Heimer-Lang, Iowa City

3) Molly Vriezelaar, Altoona

HM Hanna Howard, Des Moines

HM Erica Carnes, Des Moines

Cowl - yarn worsted weight or heavier

1) Molly Vriezelaar, Altoona

2) Vanessa May, Des Moines

3) Karen Pavlik, Waukee

HM Lisa Case, Iowa City

HM Katherine Turnbull, Ames

Shawl / Wrap / Shrug - one yarn/color, other than lace

1) Tracy Bolander, Des Moines

2) Marissa Roghair Stroud, Ankeny

3) Katherine Turnbull, Ames

Shawl / Wrap / Shrug - multiple yarns/colors, other than lace

1) Marlene Egleston, Marshalltown

2) Shannon Hofstadter, Ankeny

3) Heather Blatt, Iowa City

HM Genevieve Heimer-Lang, Iowa City

HM Elizabeth Oxer, Des Moines

Shawl / Wrap / Shrug - lace stitch

1) Katie Kenel, Des Moines

2) Marlene Egleston, Marshalltown

3) Beth Dhooge, Des Moines

4) Ivy Sprague, Berwick

HM Shauneen Linton, Des Moines

HM Jean Scherr, West Des Moines

Knitted Lace

1) Jean Scherr, West Des Moines

2) Heather Jacobus, Des Moines

3) Katherine Turnbull, Ames

Holiday Decoration or Ornaments

1) Ivy Sprague, Berwick

2) Katherine Vance, Indianola

3) Marissa Roghair Stroud, Ankeny

HM Erica Lueder, Pleasant Hill

Toy

1) Genevieve Heimer-Lang, Iowa City

2) Marianka Pille, Des Moines

3) Heather Jacobus, Des Moines

HM Karla Koudelka, Des Moines

Bag or Tote

1) Shannon Hofstadter, Ankeny

2) Angela Hidy, Ankeny

3) Jennifer Allen, Altoona

Fashion Accessory

1) Emily O'baker, Des Moines

2) Stephanie Masumura, Des Moines

3) Heather Jacobus, Des Moines

HM Molly Vriezelaar, Altoona

Handspun Garment / Fashion Accessory

1) Emily Bollhoefer, Newton

2) Katelyn Mathews, Marshalltown

3) Tara Murray, Wellman

HM Sherry Murtle, Des Moines

HM Terry Jones, Iowa City

Felted Knit Item

1) Nannette Stoakes, West Des Moines

2) Janet Luing, Panora

3) Lisa Case, Iowa City

HM Genevieve Heimer-Lang, Iowa City

Machine Knitted Socks

1) Shauneen Linton, Des Moines

Sweepstakes - Hand Knitting

1) Lisa Case, Iowa City

Best of Show - Hand Knitting

1) Lisa Case, Iowa City