Contests and Awards
NY STATE FAIR 2023
GUILD AWARDS: Each year Twisted Stitches of CNY awards two prizes, one in the Knitted Division (all knitted items) and one in the Senior Knitters category. Winners are chosen blindly by the judge of the fair for that year. This year's prizes are for $25 and an annual membership to the Guild. Winners for 2023 are Alicia Henn (our own Guild member!) and Audrey Cobb.
Stones and Bones sweater by Alicia Henn which won a first prize in the "Cardigan" category, as well as Best of Division for all knitted items. Alicia's sweater was self designed for her TKGA Master Hand Knitter's certification. Congratulations Alicia!
Striped sweater entered in the Senior category and knitted by Audrey Cobb of Syracuse. Congratulations Audrey!
UPCOMING COMPETITIONS
Knitted Stranded Mittens Online Competition 2024
This competition is being sponsored by Twisted Stitches of CNY Knitting Guild and The Woolly Thistle (www.woollythistle.com)
REGISTRATION - opens Mar 1, 2024 closes Nov 1, 2024
SUBMISSIONS - due by Dec 1, 2024
NY State Fair 2024
NY State Fair entries are due by July 29th.
Knitting (Division B) includes the following classes:
1. Layette or Christening Gown
2. Child's garment (hat, mittens, or sweater)
3. Accessories (shawl, vest, poncho or sleeveless sweater)
4. Accessories (hat, socks, mittens, or gloves)
5. Adult cardigan sweater or dress
6. Adult pullover sweater, solid or fleck
7. Adult pullover sweater with color design of one or more colors
8. Accessories for home - decorative or functional
9. Afghan - any size
10. Hand-knitted toy, doll, or doll clothes
11. Knitted Lace, any article (MUST use lace-weight yarn)
Senior Division (Division ZS) also has a Class 3 for knitting.
Go to https://nysfair.ny.gov/competitions/how-to-enter/ and scroll down to "Art and Home Center" to enter!