Crochet Contest Planned for Bates County Fair

Plan now to participate in the Crochet Contest at the Bates County Fair on Monday, July 9 at 3:15 p.m. in the Youth Building. There will be four age categories: 10 and under, 11-13, 14-18, and those 19 and over. All participants must bring an H size crochet hook and cotton yarn (example: Sugar & Cream). Prizes will be awarded to the first place finishers in each age category. Ribbons will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each category. Participants will be doing a half double crochet, timed for 3 minutes. The one with the most completed rows will win. Upon a tie, stitches will be counted. If this results in a tie, a "crochet-off" will follow. The task: Chain15, skip one chain, half double in all following chains. Turn. Repeat. Stop when time is called. Judges will be Mary Limpus and Beverly Sullins.

-our thanks to Alan Mundey