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Junior Spinning Contest
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Saturday, 2:30 pm - Pavilion
The Junior Spinning Contest is for anyone under the age of 18 who has attempted the art of spinning. Spinners will spin for 10 minutes. Their yarn will then be skeined and entered into one of the following classes. All skeins in both divisions will be measured for longest skein and judged for best overall skein.
2007 Jr. Spinning contest winners photo by Kate Perez
Division A: Spinning Wheel
Division B: Drop Spindle
Both Divisions will have the following classes:
- Class 1. Most Even Yarn
- Class 2. Fattest Yarn
- Class 3. Lumpiest Yarn
- Class 4. Skinniest Yarn
- Class 5. Longest Yarn
Premiums:
Premiums and ribbons will be awarded in both Divisions.
The premiums for each class are as follows:
- 1st - $10
- 2nd - $8
- 3rd - $6
- 4th - $4
- 5th - $2
Best overall skein in each Division will be awarded an extra $10.00
- Contestants may enter only one division.
- Contestants must bring their own spinning wheel or drop spindle.
- Carded wool will be provided.
- Contestants are also encouraged to bring a niddy-noddy for skeining finished yarn.