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Home » Section S: Needlework

Section S: Needlework

26 August, 2026 By Canowindra Phoenix Editor

Offering a massive 43 categories, there are plenty of ways to show your creativity in section S: Needlework, for the Cobley Pavilion at the 2026 Canowindra Show.

CATEGORIES

LOCAL Categories -within 2Skms radius of Post Office Categories (1-22)

1. Ladies or Gents hand knitted jumper or cardigan

2. Best serviceable hand knitted jumper or cardigan – 8ply, yarn label attached

3. Best veranda cushion or cushion cover

4. Hand knitted or crocheted tea cosy

5. Best hand knitted woollen or acrylic article

6. Best hand knitted article, any medium

7. Infant’s hand knitted set (coat, bonnet & bootees)

8. Child’s hand knitted or crocheted cardigan or pullover

9. One dress hanger

10. Best article wool or acrylic crochet

11. Any machine or handmade article made by person over 60yrs

12. Best article cotton or acrylic crocheted by person over 60yrs

13. Best knitted or crocheted article made by a person over 80yrs {trophy donated by Allison Allen)

14. Novelty article suitable for Christmas gift

15. Crocheted knee rug (no bigger than 127cmx 165cm)

16. Oven Mitt

17. Cuddle toy, any material

18. Any article of needlework not mentioned in section S

19. Attractive and practical article made from material scraps

20. Beanie, knitted or crocheted

21. Baby pram cover crochet (76cm x 91cm)

22. Shopping bag to replace plastic shopping bag – any medium 22a. Knitted or crocheted article or garment made by person under 18 years. 22b.Any sewn item made by person under 18 years

23. Best Ladies or Gents hand knitted jumper or cardigan

24. Bobbin lace or tatting piece

25. Best two dress hangers (distinct)

26. Prettiest cushion

27. Article made from 1 metre material

28. Crocheted rug, must be larger than (180cm x 228cm)

29. Any article featuring cross stitch, not framed

30. Best wool or acrylic article crocheted or knitted (trophy: Alice Robson Memorial prize)

31. Hand knitted or crocheted scarf

32. Handmade doll -knitted or fabric

33. One pair baby’s hand knitted booties

34. Any article not mentioned in section S 34a. Two crochet edged handkerchiefs (distinct)

35. Infants crochet or knitted set

36. Child knitted pullover or cardigan

37. Tea cosy (handmade)

38. Any article featuring hand smocking

39. Any rug made by person over 80yrs

40. Any machine or handmade garment made by person over 80yrs

41. Any article made by person over 80yrs

42. Best article crochet or knitting in pure wool -must have label attached. (trophy:

Mary Newman Memorial prize) Article suitable for Christmas gift

43. Knitted or crocheted Shawl or Stole

* TROPHY FOR BEST ENTRY IN CLASSES 39, 40, 41

** NOTE: ALL SEAMS IN KNITTING TO BE HAND SEWN

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

• Two points to be awarded for 1st place

• One point to be awarded for 2nd place

• Three points to be awarded for Champion

• Help yourself and the Show Society by forwarding your entries EARLY.

• All exhibits in this section must be the bona-fide work of the exhibitor and must be shown unwashed, and not previously exhibited at the Canowindra Show but completed since last Show

• Soiled articles will be rejected

• All hand knits to be completely hand knitted

Filed Under: Articles, General Interest

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