Et cetera : Iowa State Fair Local Award Winners in Fabric and Threads: Hand Knitting

Marlene Egleston of Marshalltown claimed the Best of Show title in the Hand Knitting division of the Fabric and Threads contest judged prior to the start of the 2021 Iowa State Fair.

Lisa Wilcox Case of Iowa City took home the Sweepstakes award this year.

The Fabric and Threads exhibits are on display every day of the Fair from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building sponsored by Principal.

Honorable Mention) Kathy Betterton, Indianola

Adult Pullover Sweater (one yarn/color, worsted or heavier)

1) Victoria Wickham, Norwalk

2) Jean Scherr, West Des Moines

3) Joellen Bierschenk, Van Horne

Honorable Mention) Bill Turner, Muscatine

Adult Vest / Sleeveless Sweater

1) Lisa Wilcox Case, Iowa City

2) Bill Turner, Muscatine

3) Jessica Bottenfield-Biehn, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Joellen Bierschenk, Van Horne

Adult Jacket / Coat / Outerwear

1) Joellen Bierschenk, Van Horne

2) Jean Scherr, West Des Moines

3) Bridget Pasker, Runnells

Socks (with contrasting heel and toe)

1) Jessica Bottenfield-Biehn, Des Moines

2) Sharon Somers, North Liberty

3) Joellen Bierschenk, Van Horne

Mittens / Gloves (two or more colors)

1) Lisa Wilcox Case, Iowa City

2) Shannon Hofstadter, Ankeny

3) Joellen Bierschenk, Van Horne

Cap or Hat (multiple yarns/colors)

1) Joellen Bierschenk, Van Horne

2) Ami Bradwell, Des Moines

3) Sharla Glick, Huxley

Honorable Mention) Rebecca Roush, Cedar Rapids

Felted Knit Item

1) Lisa Wilcox Case, Iowa City

2) Shauneen Linton, Des Moines

3) Ann Wiegers, Ames

(Honorable Mention) Joellen Bierschenk, Van Horne