Ok, I’m all set and ready to post about the Lake County Fair this year! Here it goes!
The fair was hopping again this year. I could not believe how many people were present on exhibitor’s night! It felt like more than usual as we all packed into the Arts building to see if we had won. I was literally shoulder to shoulder with other participants for most of the evening.
As always, there were so many wonderful crafts on display. Quilts and afghans lined all of the walls, and every display case was packed.
I had seven entries in the fair this year, and I ribboned in four. My Radiating Star Blanket, my On The Road Shawl, and my Linen Stitch Scarf did not place.
There were SO MANY knit shawl entries this year, and they were all so great! Go knitters! Clearly, I need to amp up my game for next year if I plan to enter a shawl.

So many knit shawls! This is only a sampling of the competition. I wish they were displayed open so that all of the detail could be appreciated.
I did well in hats this year.

Both my crochet and knit hats can be seen in the case behind me: crochet hat on the stand to the left and knit hat in the front right.
I earned a first place (blue) ribbon in a rather large category of knit hats.
My only crochet entry this year was this Tapestry Crochet Heart Hat, and it took second place in another rather large category. I was pleased!
I earned a third place ribbon in socks. I entered my Broken Seed Stitch Socks that I knit in cotton/bamboo.
My Fisherman’s mittens took second place (red ribbon) to a pair of white, lace gloves.

My entry can be seen on the right of the photo. The white gloves that took first place also won the Sweepstakes Rosette for the whole knitting division (seen on the left of the photo).
As always, I had a great time this year. Stay tuned for yet another post about more great crafts on exhibit at the fair. There were so many wonderful things!
~Happy crafting!