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Expanding Skills Level 6 320 101 610 Garment made from medium weight &/or bulky &/or stretchy woven fabric; show at least 3 new skills for this level 320 101 620 Garment made from fine or light weight woven fabric; show at least 3 new skills for this level 320 101 630 Garment made from woven fabrics which require more care in handling or pattern selection (satin, dupion, crepe de chine, taffeta, velour, tulle, and net); show at least 3 new skills for this level 320 101 640 Garment made from knit fabric which may be bulky or have any amount of stretch; show at least 3 new skills for this level 320 101 650 Garment from polar fleece or comparable fabric which may have any amount of stretch; show at least 3 new skills for this level 320 101 660 Outfit (2 or more pieces) each piece of the outfit may use one or more of the following fabrics: woven fabrics and/or knit fabrics, and/or polar fleece; all fabrics may have bulk &/or any amount of stretch. Show at least 3 new skills for this level. 320 101 670 Personal accessory or item for the home from woven fabrics and/or knit fabrics, and/or polar fleece; all fabrics may have bulk &/or any amount of stretch. Show at least 3 new skills for this level. 320 101 680 Non-garment item for use in sports, picnics, camping, or with animals; woven fabrics and/or knit fabrics, and/or polar fleece; all fabrics may have bulk &/or any amount of stretch. Show at least 3 new skills for this level. 320 301 600 Creativity - Item or garment which has been enhanced through embellishment, fabric manipulation, or fabric creation; recycled items are included and may retain some seams/design of the original item as appropriate; exhibit must have been made by the exhibitor and use fabrics and skills appropriate to skill level 6. 320 401 600 Hands for Larger Service – items or garments to be donated to someone in need; use fabrics and skills appropriate to skill level 6. Advanced Skills Levels 7/8/9 (All three levels exhibit together in class determined by description) 320 101 710 Garment or outfit made from medium or heavy weight woven fabric (no tailoring techniques) 320 101 720 Garment or outfit made from woven fabric using traditional tailoring methods, interfacing fusible and non-fusible methods to create a tailored look 320 101 730 Garment or outfit made from fine or light weight woven fabric 320 101 740 Garment or outfit made from woven fabrics which require more care in handling or pattern selection (satin, dupion, crepe de chine, taffeta, velour, tulle, net, beaded or sequined fabrics, velvet, hand woven, double cloth, lamé, leather, lace, etc. 320 101 750 Garment or outfit made from knit fabric which may be bulky or have any amount of stretch 320 101 760 Garment or outfit made from polar fleece or comparable fabric which may have any amount of stretch; 320 101 770 Garment or outfit made from fabric specifically designed for outerwear such as rip stop nylon, coated or uncoated outdoor fabrics 320 101 780 Garment or Outfit combining two or more of the above fabrics. 320 101 790 Personal accessory, item for the home or for use in sports, picnics, camping, or with animals made from any fabric; all fabrics may have bulk &/or any amount of stretch. 320 301 700 Creativity - Item or garment which has been enhanced through embellishment, fabric manipulation, or fabric creation; recycled items are included and may retain some seams/design of the original item as appropriate; exhibit must have been made by the exhibitor and use fabrics and skills appropriate to skill level. 320 401 700 Hands for Larger Service – items or garments to be donated to someone in need; use fabrics and skills appropriate to skill levels. CROCHETING Members may enter up to three classes (all in the same phase) based on the phase in which they are enrolled and one class in Felted Crochet. To qualify for judging, a 4-H Crocheting Exhibit Explanation card must be securely attached to the exhibit. The card requests information about the exhibited item and skills learned in in construction. Members must mark skills on the level in which they are enrolled. If they show skills beyond their level, they will not receive extra consideration. Forms are available at county Extension offices and on the State 4-H web- site, http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/fair-exhibit-and-con- test-materials. Refer to the “4-H Crocheting Project Member’s Guide “(4-H 962) for detailed information on specific skills to be learned in each phase. A pair of gloves, slippers, etc., is considered one article. Swatches are not acceptable. Judging criteria are outlined 56 2019 Baker County Fair Official Premium Book on the 4-H Crocheting Check Sheet (40-508), available from the county Extension office. Each garment or article must be labeled with the member’s name, county and project phase. This label should be typed or printed in indelible ink on a piece of white fabric and sewn in or written with indelible ink on painters tape and placed where it can do the least amount of damage. This label is in addition to the 4-H exhibit tag. To qualify for the wool award listed below, attach an “all wool” manufacturer’s label or a statement from the merchant or spinner indicating that the yarn is 100% wool or a minimum of 60% wool and no more than 40% other fiber. Note: Fill in blank in class number (__) with corresponding number for age level: 1 – Junior 2 – Intermediate 3 – Senior Basic Skills (Phase 1): one article showing one of more of the following stitches: chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet, or slipstitch. 370 100 11(_) Wearable - garment or personal accessory (hat, purse, belt, gloves, etc.) 370 100 12(_) Non-wearable - toys or items for the home (coasters, doilies, pillows, holiday decor, etc.) Expanding Skills (Phases 2, 3, 4 & 5): one article showing one or more of the following stitches: treble crochet, double treble, v stitch, open or filet mesh open or filet mesh, block or solid mesh, long single stitch, shell stitch, shell stitch variation, waffle (or rib) stitch, picot (Irish crochet), cluster, popcorn, star, puff stitch, Tunisian crochet, afghan stitch, hairpin lace, broomstick lace, other stitches made over a space hold tool. Stitches may be used in combination with stitches learned in a previous level. 370 100 31(_) Wearable - garment or personal accessory (hat, purse, belt, gloves, etc.) 370 100 32(_) Non-wearable - toys or items for the home (coasters, doilies, pillows, holiday decor, etc.) Advanced Skills (Phase 6: for intermediates and senior level members): One article showing skills learned. Select from the following options: Crocheting combined with fabric or leather, Item made from member’s original design (include written instructions with exhibit), Item using difficult yarns, or is a large or advanced project. 370 100 61(_) Wearable - garment or personal accessory. 370 100 62(_) Non-wearable - toys or items for the home. Hands for Larger Service (all levels) This class is for members to share their learning and skills with others-- primarily with someone in need. 370 300 10(_) Hands for Larger Service FELTED CROCHET Felting may be done by hand or washing machine (wet methods) and/or needle felting (dry) techniques. 360 300 110 Beginning - items made with beginning crochet skills and single strands of yarn. 360 300 120 Expanding – items made with more expanded crocheting skills including use of multiple strands of yarn, inclusion of non-felting yarns, changing colors, attaching simple handles or tabs, or adding flat designs with needle felting, etc. 360 300 130 Advanced – items made incorporating more advanced crocheting techniques including more difficult crochet patterns, maintaining holes in crocheted and felted item, or attaching three dimensional design pieces, etc. KNITTING Knitting has three divisions of exhibit classes based on the techniques used: Knitting with needles; Knitting with looms, boards, and machines; and Felted Knitting. Members may enter up to a total of four classes based on the phase or level in which they are enrolled. The classes may be any combination of divisions but within each division the classes must be in a single phase or level. To qualify for judging, a 4-H Knitting Exhibit Explanation card must be securely attached to the exhibit. The card requests information about the ex- hibited item and skills learned in construction. Members must mark skills on the level in which they are enrolled. If they show skills beyond their level, they will not receive extra consideration. Forms are available at county Extension offices or on the State 4-H website, http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/ fair-exhibit-and-contest-materials. Judging criteria for non-felted items are outlined on the 4-H Knitting Check Sheet (360-02). Judging criteria for knitting, which has been felted, are outlined in the 4-H Felting Score Sheet (261-03). Both are available from the county Extension office. A pair of mittens, slippers, socks, etc., is considered one article. The two pieces of the pair should be temporarily but 2019 Baker County Fair Official Premium Book 57

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