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August 10, 2023
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 2023 Iowa State Fair. Each piece is judged upon design, workmanship and finishing.
Emily Krugler of Des Moines was awarded Best of Show and Jean Scherr of West Des Moines 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:
HAND KNITTING
Afghan
1) Paula Happel, Vinton
2) Lisa Houchins, Des Moines
3) Beth Webb, West Des Moines
Honorable Mention) Jenna Ehler, West Des Moines
Baby Afghan
1) Jessica Braunschweig-Norris, Altoona
2) Shannon Hofstadter, Ankeny
3) Bill Turner, Muscatine
Infant Sweater or Dress (aged 0-2)
1) Lisa Houchins, Des Moines
2) Heather Jacobus, Des Moines
3) Karla Koudelka, Des Moines
Childs Dress (aged 2-10)
2) Lisa Houchins, Des Moines
Childs Pullover Sweater (aged 2-10)
1) Casey Clarke, Des Moines
Childs Cardigan Sweater / Jacket (aged 2-10)
1) Paula Happel, Vinton
Adult Pullover Sweater (one yarn/color)
1) Shannon Hofstadter, Ankeny
2) Jean Scherr, West Des Moines
3) Katie Kenel, Des Moines
Honorable Mention) Kellie Murtle, West Des Moines
Adult Pullover Sweater (multiple yarns/colors)
1) Jean Scherr, West Des Moines
2) Katie Kenel, Des Moines
3) Sarah Bradbury, West Des Moines
Honorable Mention) Brenda Mataya, Van Meter
Adult Vest / Sleeveless Sweater
1) Jean Scherr, West Des Moines
2) Diane Leigh, Urbandale
3) Lisa Wilcox Case, Iowa City
Adult Cardigan Sweater (one yarn/color)
1) Jean Scherr, West Des Moines
2) Karla Koudelka, Des Moines
3) Sarah Bradbury, West Des Moines
Honorable Mention) Joellen Bierschenk, Van Horne
Adult Cardigan Sweater (multiple yarns/colors)
1) Lisa Wilcox Case, Iowa City
2) Margaret Van Houten, West Des Moines
3) Katie Geiken, Iowa City
Honorable Mention) Kellie Murtle, West Des Moines
Adult Jacket / Coat / Outerwear
2) Lisa Wilcox Case, Iowa City
Adult Dress / Skirt
1) Jean Scherr, West Des Moines
2) Marlene Egleston, Marshalltown
Socks (one yarn/color)
1) Tiphany Phan, North Liberty
2) Katherine Vance, Indianola
3) Katie Kenel, Des Moines
Honorable Mention) Beth Webb, West Des Moines
Socks (multiple yarns/colors)
1) Joellen Bierschenk, Van Horne
2) Katie Kenel, Des Moines
3) Katherine Vance, Indianola
Honorable Mention) Emily Krugler, West Des Moines
Socks (with contrasting heel and toe)
1) Tiphany Phan, North Liberty
2) Katie Kenel, Des Moines
3) Sharon Somers, North Liberty
Mittens / Gloves (one color)
1) Katie Kenel, Des Moines
2) Diane Leigh, Urbandale
3) Heather Jacobus, Des Moines
Mittens / Gloves (two or more colors)
1) Katherine Vance, Indianola
2) Michelle Henderson, Ankeny
3) Lisa Wilcox Case, Iowa City
Cap or Hat (one yarn/color)
1) Lisa Houchins, Des Moines
2) Sherry Murtle, Des Moines
3) Brenda Mataya, Van Meter
Honorable Mention) Heather Jacobus, Des Moines
Cap or Hat (multiple yarns/colors)
1) Grace Tully, Iowa City
2) Karen Pavlik, Waukee
3) Heather Jacobus, Des Moines
Honorable Mention) Joellen Bierschenk, Van Horne
Scarf (one yarn/color, other than lace)
1) Karla Koudelka, Des Moines
2) Shannon Hofstadter, Ankeny
3) Ami Bradwell, Des Moines
Scarf (multiple yarns/colors, other than lace)
1) Amy Pilcher, Waverly
2) Christine Thomson, Cedar Rapids
3) Serena Linn, Des Moines
Honorable Mention) Stephanie Masumura, Des Moines
Scarf (lace stitch)
1) Christine Thomson, Cedar Rapids
2) Paula Happel, Vinton
Infinity Scarf
1) Beth Dhooge, Des Moines
2) Stephanie Masumura, Des Moines
3) Diane Leigh, Urbandale
Honorable Mention) Marianka Pille, Des Moines
Cowl (yarn finer than worsted)
1) Beth Dhooge, Des Moines
2) Karla Koudelka, Des Moines
3) Shauneen Linton, Des Moines
Honorable Mention) Debra Rodgers, Indianola
Cowl (yarn worsted weight or heavier)
1) Karen Pavlik, Waukee
2) Dean Grannes, Des Moines
3) Marissa Roghair Stroud, Ankeny
Honorable Mention) Kaitlyn Simcox, Urbandale
Shawl/Wrap/Shrug (one yarn/color, other than lace)
1) Marissa Roghair Stroud, Ankeny
2) Karla Koudelka, Des Moines
3) Anastasia Geffe, Des Moines
Shawl/Wrap/Shrug (multiple yarns/colors, other than lace)
1) Gwen Berlin, West Des Moines
2) Karla Koudelka, Des Moines
3) Karen Pavlik, Waukee
Honorable Mention) Emily O'Baker, Des Moines
Shawl/Wrap/Shrug (lace stitch)
1) Vanessa May, Des Moines
1) Emily Krugler, West Des Moines
3) Shauneen Linton, Des Moines
Knitted Lace
1) Bill Turner, Muscatine
Holiday Decoration or Ornaments
1) Katherine Vance, Indianola
2) Bill Turner, Muscatine
3) Tracy Bolander, Des Moines
Toy
1) Sarah Rubach, West Des Moines
2) Nannette Stoakes, West Des Moines
3) Heather Jacobus, Des Moines
Honorable Mention) Terri Stahl, Marshalltown
Bag or Tote
1) Marlene Egleston, Marshalltown
2) Tracy Bolander, Des Moines
3) Bill Turner, Muscatine
Honorable Mention) Ami Bradwell, Des Moines
Fashion Accessory
1) Tracy Bolander, Des Moines
2) Heather Jacobus, Des Moines
3) Emily O'Baker, Des Moines
Handspun Garment / Fashion Accessory
1) Emily Krugler, West Des Moines
2) Katherine Vance, Indianola
3) Vicki Tardy, Iowa City
Honorable Mention) Tara Murray, Wellman
Felted Knit Item
1) Sherry Murtle, Des Moines
2) Nannette Stoakes, West Des Moines
3) Lisa Wilcox Case, Iowa City
Machine Knitted Sweater
1) Emily Krugler, West Des Moines
Sweepstakes - Hand Knitting
1) Jean Scherr, West Des Moines
Best of Show - Hand Knitting
1) Emily Krugler, West Des Moines