Fabric and Threads - Hand Knitting

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