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August 13, 2022
Jean Scherr of West Des Moines claimed the Best of Show and Sweepstakes titles in the Hand Knitting division of the Fabric and Threads contest judged prior to the start of the 2022 Iowa State Fair.
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.
Additional results below:
HAND KNITTING
Afghan
1) Jill Sanders, Des Moines
2) Lisa Wilcox Case, Iowa City
3) Jessica Braunschweig-Norris, Altoona
Honorable Mention) Stephanie Masumura, Des Moines
Baby Afghan
1) Shannon Hofstadter, Ankeny
2) Stephanie Masumura, Des Moines
3) Janet Luing, Panora
Honorable Mention) Victoria Wickham, Norwalk
Infant Sweater or Dress (aged 0-2)
1) John Ward, Tipton
2) Anne Johnson, Emmetsburg
3) Sherry L Murtle, Des Moines
Childs Pullover Sweater (aged 2-10)
1) Casey Clarke, Des Moines
2) Victoria Wickham, Norwalk
Childs Cardigan Sweater / Jacket (aged 2-10)
1) Ellen Pirro, Des Moines
2) Jill Fishbaugh, Iowa City
3) Eleanor Verwers, Altoona
Adult Pullover Sweater (one yarn/color, finer than worsted)
1) Adah Leshem, Ames
2) Marlene Egleston, Marshalltown
3) Joellen Bierschenk, Van Horne
Adult Pullover Sweater (one yarn/color, worsted or heavier)
1) Jean Scherr, West Des Moines
2) Shauneen Linton, Des Moines
3) Victoria Wickham, Norwalk
Adult Pullover Sweater (multiple, finer than worsted)
1) Lisa Wilcox Case, Iowa City
1) Jean Scherr, West Des Moines
3) Jill Sanders, Des Moines
Honorable Mention) Ellen Pirro, Des Moines
Adult Pullover Sweater (multiple, worsted or heavier)
1) Karen Pavlik, Waukee
2) Shannon Hofstadter, Ankeny
3) Jean Scherr, West Des Moines
Honorable Mention) Katie Kenel, Des Moines
Adult Vest / Sleeveless Sweater
1) Lisa Wilcox Case, Iowa City
2) Amber Adamczyk, West Des Moines
3) Katelyn Mathews, Marshalltown
Honorable Mention) Christine Thomson, Cedar Rapids
Adult Cardigan Sweater (one yarn/color, finer than worsted)
1) Lisa Wilcox Case, Iowa City
2) Lisa Houchins, Des Moines
Adult Cardigan Sweater (one yarn/color, worsted or heavier)
1) Jean Scherr, West Des Moines
Adult Cardigan Sweater (multiple, finer than worsted)
1) Jean Scherr, West Des Moines
2) Amber Adamczyk, West Des Moines
Adult Cardigan Sweater (multiple, worsted or heavier)
1) Betty Whitson, Ottumwa
2) Kelly Bronsink, Des Moines
3) Jean Scherr, West Des Moines
Honorable Mention) Amber Adamczyk, West Des Moines
Honorable Mention) Shannon Hofstadter, Ankeny
Adult Jacket / Coat / Outerwear
1) Jean Scherr, West Des Moines
Adult Poncho
1) Amber Adamczyk, West Des Moines
2) Jill Fishbaugh, Iowa City
3) Jill Sanders, Des Moines
Honorable Mention) Shauneen Linton, Des Moines
Socks (one yarn/color)
1) Joellen Bierschenk, Van Horne
2) Katie Kenel, Des Moines
3) Sharon Somers, North Liberty
Honorable Mention) Emily Krugler, West Des Moines
Socks (multiple yarns/colors)
1) Joellen Bierschenk, Van Horne
2) Emily Krugler, West Des Moines
3) Lisa Houchins, Des Moines
Honorable Mention) Terry Jones, Iowa City
Socks (with contrasting heel and toe)
1) Emily Krugler, West Des Moines
2) Lisa Houchins, Des Moines
3) Joellen Bierschenk, Van Horne
Honorable Mention) Katie Kenel, Des Moines
Mittens / Gloves (one color)
1) Jean Scherr, West Des Moines
2) Lisa Houchins, Des Moines
3) Janet Luing, Panora
Honorable Mention) Lisa Wilcox Case, Iowa City
Mittens / Gloves (two or more colors)
1) Genevieve Heimer-Lang, Iowa City
2) Jill Sanders, Des Moines
3) Joellen Bierschenk, Van Horne
Honorable Mention) Cindy Westemeyer, Johnston
Honorable Mention) Ellen Pirro, Des Moines
Cap or Hat (one yarn/color)
1) Shauneen Linton, Des Moines
2) Ellen Pirro, Des Moines
3) Janet Luing, Panora
Honorable Mention) Heather Jacobus, Des Moines
Cap or Hat (multiple yarns/colors)
1) Victoria Wickham, Norwalk
2) Carly Calabrese, Ames
3) Shannon Hofstadter, Ankeny
Honorable Mention) Caroline Westort, Ames
Scarf (one yarn/color, other than lace)
1) Victoria Wickham, Norwalk
2) Jean Gross, Waukee
3) Jill Sanders, Des Moines
Scarf (multiple yarns/colors, other than lace)
1) Christine Thomson, Cedar Rapids
2) Christiana Bradshaw, Indianola
3) Stephanie Masumura, Des Moines
Scarf (lace stitch, finer than worsted)
1) Alyssa McNab, Des Moines
2) Diane Hayes, Des Moines
3) Heather Jacobus, Des Moines
Honorable Mention) Ellen Olson, Ames
Infinity Scarf
1) Bridget Pasker, Runnells
2) Adah Leshem, Ames
3) Tracy Bolander, Des Moines
Honorable Mention) Tiphany Phan, North Liberty
Cowl (yarn finer than worsted)
1) Adah Leshem, Ames
2) Shannon Hofstadter, Ankeny
3) Amber Adamczyk, West Des Moines
Honorable Mention) Katie Kenel, Des Moines
Cowl (yarn worsted weight or heavier)
1) Jill Sanders, Des Moines
2) Jean Gross, Waukee
3) Shannon Hofstadter, Ankeny
Honorable Mention) Lisa Houchins, Des Moines
Shawl/Wrap/Shrug (one yarn/color, other than lace)
1) Karen Pavlik, Waukee
2) Tracy Bolander, Des Moines
Shawl/Wrap/Shrug (multiple yarns/colors, other than lace)
1) Katie Kenel, Des Moines
2) Sharon Somers, North Liberty
3) Emma Ferguson, Des Moines
Honorable Mention) Amber Adamczyk, West Des Moines
Shawl/Wrap/Shrug (lace stitch, worsted or heavier)
1) Vanessa May, Des Moines
2) Sherry L Murtle, Des Moines
3) Amber Adamczyk, West Des Moines
Honorable Mention) Alyssa McNab, Des Moines
Shawl/Wrap/Shrug (lace stitch, finer than worsted)
1) Jean Gross, Waukee
2) Christine Thomson, Cedar Rapids
3) Marlene Egleston, Marshalltown
Honorable Mention) Diane Hayes, Des Moines
Knitted Lace
1) Christine Thomson, Cedar Rapids
2) Janet Luing, Panora
Holiday Decoration or Ornaments
1) Katherine Vance, Indianola
2) Stephanie Masumura, Des Moines
3) Christine Thomson, Cedar Rapids
Honorable Mention) Tracy Bolander, Des Moines
Toy
1) Jill Sanders, Des Moines
2) Tricia Lacey, Des Moines
3) Marianka Pille, Des Moines
Honorable Mention) Shauneen Linton, Des Moines
Bag or Tote
1) Jill Sanders, Des Moines
2) Tracy Bolander, Des Moines
3) Amber Adamczyk, West Des Moines
Honorable Mention) Tricia Lacey, Des Moines
Fashion Accessory
1) Shauneen Linton, Des Moines
2) Stephanie Masumura, Des Moines
3) Karen Pavlik, Waukee
Honorable Mention) Joellen Bierschenk, Van Horne
Handspun Garment / Fashion Accessory
1) Grace Tully, Iowa City
2) Emily Bollhoefer, Newton
3) Vicki Tardy, Iowa City
Honorable Mention) Emily Krugler, West Des Moines
Felted Knit Item
1) Linda Laurenzo, Clive
2) Janet Luing, Panora
3) Heather Jacobus, Des Moines