Kim and I are ALWAYS standing at the entrance of the Creative Activities Building right at 9am for the opening of the doors. Not this year. It reminded me of the many times in recent years I have missed hubby finishing at the Birkie. 🙁 The bus gods were not with us. We got there shortly after the place opened, though we did take the time to scarf down a corn dog for breakfast! 😉
The first thing you see when you walk in is a big boat. It was one of the entries and did quite well!
The only thing was that it blocked the entrance to the building and created a bit of a bottleneck.
The hunt was on to find our entries. This was a strange year for me as far as knitting is concerned. My Dale of Norway was such a time eater I didn’t get as many things done this year. Loyal readers of the blog will recognize most of my entries.
I was very pleased this year. Roosevelt, Window to my Soul, Vogue Hat #5, and Dale of Norway won first place ribbons. My Elephant Hat and Scatness took second. The winners in those categories were amazing. The sweepstakes went to a circular lace shawl.
Kim’s entries were displayed very well and showcased her flawless knitting (elephant hat and submarine sweater).
The winner of this year’s Penelope Knitters Award for best gloves went to a fellow Camper – Lucy Norman. We saw the gloves at Camp and knew she would get this award. Just stunning!! Congratulations!!
So, a fun day! The weather was picture perfect and we left exhausted. I will probably go again next week with hubby!
PS – We tried the Macaroni and Cheese Cupcake at LuLu’s and definitely recommend it!! 🙂
Congratulations! Beautiful knitting. You’re an inspiration!
Comment by Sarah — August 28, 2015 @ 11:26 am
I want a mac and cheese cupcake . . .
Comment by Surly — August 28, 2015 @ 11:33 am
Congrats! Gorgeous knitting, as usual. Kim’s sub sweater is beyond adorable!
Comment by Samina — August 28, 2015 @ 12:28 pm
Congrats on your ribbons! I hope to see your work in person at the MKG meeting next month!
Is Kim’s sub sweater a commercially available pattern? Love it!!
Comment by Amy — August 28, 2015 @ 12:46 pm
Congratulations and hugs to you, Susan and Kim and Lucy! Those gloves really are Amazing. I always look forward to this yearly post.
Comment by Nancy — August 28, 2015 @ 2:36 pm
Hi Susan,
I am debating whether to take your invisible stranding class at the Yarnery so I can make the Zagtarsia blanket in Knitscene Accessories 2015 (same issue that contains pattern for Beacon shawl you made). Rather than make the blanket as suggested with intarsia (tried this, and with 9 balls, it was too much time spent untangling). Do you think your method could be applied to the Zagtarsia blanket?
A devoted blog reader and repeat student of yours,
Nancy
Comment by Nancy — August 28, 2015 @ 3:11 pm
Congrats! I saw your entries yesterday. Nice to see them on the blog, but much better in person!
Comment by Bonnie — August 28, 2015 @ 4:43 pm
You have the best State Fair! Congratulations to you all!
Comment by Penny — August 28, 2015 @ 8:05 pm
Wonderful to see your entries and ribbons! Congratulations! I so appreciate these photos as getting to the fair and walking around is too much for my arthritic knees. You took me to the fair! Thanks so much!
Comment by Vel Melrose — August 29, 2015 @ 10:13 am
Dale of Norway and Scatness are still my favorites from you. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing you work on them and make all the decisions that go with sweater making! Kim’s elephant hat and that adorable submarine sweater with your new technique are amazing! IMHO, judges just don’t see all the complexities that go into each project! But, then, never having been one, it’s just one opinion! Congrats to you both – each one an amazing knitter. I am so happy to know each of you and be close to see all the effort and skill that goes into your projects! Will be so exciting to see what develops for next year!
Comment by Kathy W. — August 29, 2015 @ 11:02 am
What a triumph!!! Thank you for posting them.
Comment by Ellen — August 29, 2015 @ 6:07 pm
Congratulations! I always look forward to your Fair report. I could go for one of those cupcakes!
Comment by Barbara — August 31, 2015 @ 8:07 am
What wonderful work – congratulations on all those blue ribbons.
Comment by Pippa Jones — August 31, 2015 @ 3:56 pm