Yes, competition in our state fair is pretty intense. My Alice Starmore Roscalie vest only placed fifth. Trendy mosaic knitting captured the top awards. At least the dressers liked it - it was prominently displayed. (I noticed they hung an unplaced aran cardigan prominently, too - the competition was particularly fierce in the cabled categories).
Katie "Sonith" placed first with her leaf lace shawl - go Katie! (Entry forms are handwritten by the people who take the entries, and then interpreted by someone else again - it is interesting to see how the names of the winners morph from year to year.)
The sea-foam scarf pattern was a free Wednesday clinic at Borealis Yarns - first Wednesday of the month from 6-8pm, if you were wondering. One of them snagged a place in the lightweight scarf category:
And, apparently sock-monkey knitting is all the rage this year, at least in machine knitting! This post would not be complete without at least one of the dresses. The boobie sock monkey dress hasn't been getting as much love, so here 'tis:
Apparently a sock monkey bikini is in the works too. These are really love 'em or hate 'em - personally, I love them. If I have to wear a dress, let it be one of these.
Katie "Sonith" placed first with her leaf lace shawl - go Katie! (Entry forms are handwritten by the people who take the entries, and then interpreted by someone else again - it is interesting to see how the names of the winners morph from year to year.)
The sea-foam scarf pattern was a free Wednesday clinic at Borealis Yarns - first Wednesday of the month from 6-8pm, if you were wondering. One of them snagged a place in the lightweight scarf category:
And, apparently sock-monkey knitting is all the rage this year, at least in machine knitting! This post would not be complete without at least one of the dresses. The boobie sock monkey dress hasn't been getting as much love, so here 'tis:
Apparently a sock monkey bikini is in the works too. These are really love 'em or hate 'em - personally, I love them. If I have to wear a dress, let it be one of these.
That dress is a bit over the top, in my opinion.
Sorry your vest didn't place higher. I think it deserved First Place!
Posted by: Elizabeth M. | September 02, 2006 at 08:39 PM
Fifth place for your Alice Starmore? Remind me to never enter the Minnesota State Fair! I think your vest gorgeous. :)
Posted by: Amanda | September 03, 2006 at 10:43 AM
Where do the judges get their qualifications? Well, I love your Roscalie. Gorgeous!
Posted by: Marina | September 03, 2006 at 06:32 PM
wohooooo congrats on placing!
Hugs!
Spin
Posted by: spin | September 06, 2006 at 12:08 PM
Congrats on placing in the contest, but you should have placed higher. Hmmmph!
While I like the visual wave of the Sea Foam scarf, it's wearability (likeliness to snag), would've influenced my decision not to give it a ribbon.
I can see why folks wouldn't like the dress. You need to have a sense of erotic whimsy.
It's art wear.
Posted by: sahara | September 07, 2006 at 11:02 AM
this is adorable AND so unique! I really like this piece! great work!
Posted by: meg | January 16, 2007 at 08:20 PM