Fair Results: a little controversy

Mini~Dee was right, we had a lot of fun yesterday at the Bridgewater Fair.   The weather was beautiful as we checked out the animals, did some shopping, ate, enjoyed some of the rides, and (for me) was inspired while checking out all the needlecrafts entered into this year's competition.

How did I do?  Out of six items submitted, I won six Blue Ribbons!

* The "Model 13" cardigan
* The "Pushmi Pullyu" scarf
* The "Hot Cinnamon" mobius
* The Pineapple Swinging Skirt
* The felted purse (from the book "Pursenalities")
* The "Crochet Your Knit" vest

(all of the above items, except the vest, can be viewed in my "Projects" on Ravelry, under the name CrochetWithDee.)

Yes, all of my entries earned Blue Ribbons -- setting a new record for mother & daughter (seven Blue Ribbons total), but best of all, as it was reported to me by the coordinator, people were talking about my entries, especially my vest, crocheted to look like knit, which caused a bit of controversy! 

The coordinator said the vest seemed to upset some spectators who thought the vest was entered in the wrong category, stating it should have been entered as a knitted item rather than a crocheted item.  And they should know because as they reportedly stated to the coordinator, "... they are knitters."

The coordinator said she explained to them that the vest was indeed crocheted, and asked if it weren't, why would there be a crochet pin on it?  The knitters were not satisfied with any answers the coordinator could offer them until she finally brought the piece over and showed them the "telltale" signs that the vest was indeed crocheted.

When the coordinator told me this story I couldn't help but giggle.  She said she did not need to explain the piece to the judges -- "they knewit was crocheted!" she exclaimed while sharing a giggle with me.  :)

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I also want to mention that two of our Chapter Founders also submitted items in the crochet category: Congratulations Hilda and Kay for your Ribbons!