The Massachusetts
Sheep and Woolcraft Fair
Spinning and
Knitting Contests
Spinning & Knitting
Contests Rules and Regulations
No entry fee or pre-registration
required
Spinning Contest #1
: Individual Spinning for Adults and Youth
1.
Each contestant must bring their own
wheel (no electric) or drop spindle.
2.
Youth will be provided with a set
weight of prepared roving.
3.
Adults will be provided with a set
weight of washed but uncarded wool.
4.
Youth will spin for 20 minutes,
adults will prep wool and spin for 20 minutes.
5.
After these times the yarn will be
skeined, measured and judged.
6.
For adult spinners, winner will
awarded based on the number of yards spun. Completion of spinning before
the time is up will add points (1 per minute) to the score. Breakages
will result in a subtraction (1 point per break) from the score.
7.
a trophy will be awarded to the
winner
Youth prizes will be awarded for:
1. Most even yarn
2. Fattest yarn
3. Lumpiest yarn
4. Thickest yarn
5. Skinnest yarn
6. Longest yarn
7. Most textured yarn
8. To be Determined
All youth will receive a ribbon and a prize.
Spinning Contest
#2: Mystery Spinning
1.
Each contestant should come prepared
for a surprise.
2.
Contest will last 15 minutes and
everyone will get a prize.
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