KNITTING & CROCHET CONTEST CATEGORY

The Knitting & Crochet category is for artists who demonstrate skill, craftsmanship, and creativity using knitting and/or crochet techniques only. Entries must be created entirely through looping methods (knitting or crochet) with no sewing construction involved in the finished piece.

This category celebrates stitch quality, fiber artistry, technique, detail, creativity, and overall presentation.

Knitting & Crochet Category

Includes only items made through looping techniques (knit or crochet)
Examples: knitted dolls, crocheted dolls, garments, blankets, fiber art
No plush fabric stuffed toys (no sewn or fabric-constructed plush)

Eligibility & Entry Requirements:

Entries must be created using knitting and/or crochet techniques only.
No sewing, stitched assembly, or sewn construction is permitted in finished entries.
Entries may include dolls, clothing, accessories, blankets, or fiber art made entirely through knitting or crochet.
Purchased embellishments (such as buttons, beads, or trims) may be used, but the structure and construction must remain fully knitted and/or crocheted.
Entries may be original designs or adapted patterns, as long as they are fully created using knitting and/or crochet techniques.
Contestants must provide their own display materials.
Entries must remain suitable for general viewing. Excessively graphic, inappropriate, or offensive themes are not permitted.

Presentation Rules:

All items must be fully completed using knitting and/or crochet techniques only.
No sewn construction or stitched assembly of parts is allowed.
Focus should remain on stitch quality, shaping through fiber techniques, creativity, and overall presentation.

Judging Criteria:

Quality and consistency of knitting and/or crochet stitches
Creativity and originality of design
Construction and shaping are achieved through looping techniques
Overall artistic presentation and visual appeal

Awards

1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place

Knitting & Crochet Contest Category

$45.00

Please provide your full name exactly as you would like it listed on the Contest Registration Form.

0/500

Please provide your nursery or business name exactly as it should appear on the registration form.

0/500

Quantity

Be sure to reserve your spot early before all contest slots are filled! Contestants must attend the Kansas Doll Show on both Saturday and Sunday. Winners will be announced during the Awards Banquet on Saturday.
All contest entries must remain completely anonymous. Entries will be identified by contestant number only—no names, studio names, or identifying information may be displayed.

Please have your entry fully covered before entering the contest staging area. Entries must be kept out of public view at all times before judging.

Dolls submitted for judging may not be photographed, shared, or published on social media or any public platform before submission.

Once your entry is displayed for judging, you are not allowed to touch your contest entry until judging is complete.

Contestants are not permitted to identify or imply which entry is theirs at any time while voting or judging is taking place.

You may be disqualified if you fail to follow the rules as mentioned.

You may be disqualified if you fail to follow the rules as mentioned.
All contest entries will be judged by a panel of qualified judges. Entries are identified by contestant number only to ensure fair and unbiased judging.

Judges will evaluate entries based on the criteria outlined for each specific contest category.

Judges will not know the identity of the artist associated with any entry. No doll names, artist names, studio names, or identifying information are permitted on or near the entry.

Contestants:

May not touch or adjust their contest entry once it is displayed for judging.

May not identify, discuss, or imply ownership of any entry while judging or voting is taking place.

May not photograph or publish their contest entry prior to submission and judging.

Judging comments and score sheets will not be discussed with contestants.

All judging decisions are final.

KDS does not participate in the judging.
Setting Up at the Show

Remember: All contest entries must remain anonymous at all times.
Have your entry fully covered or placed in a box when entering the contest staging area. Entries must not be visible to the public prior to judging.

You will pose and display your silicone contest entry on Saturday morning in the contest staging area. Once your entry is placed, you may not return to or touch it until judging has been completed.

Contest Setup Time

Setup begins at 7:30 AM CST.

All entries must be fully set up by 8:30 AM CST.

Late entries may be disqualified.

The Kansas Doll Show will provide white baskets for posing your contest entry. Please bring any small blankets needed for posing. The outer display blanket must be plain white.

Each contestant will have a basket in the contest staging area containing a form with their name and contestant number. Please locate your assigned basket and complete the form. Leave the completed form with the KDS staff working in the contest area.

Be sure to place your contestant number sticker on your entry’s display blanket. This step is very important to ensure proper identification during judging.

Contest Entry Pickup

Entries must be picked up on Saturday only.

Pickup time is 1:00–1:30 PM CST.

Please do not be late; unclaimed entries may be subject to forfeiture

When picking up your contest entry, you must:

Sign a release form

Present a valid photo ID
Contestants are not required to attend the Awards Banquet to receive their category awards or recognition.

Trophies for contestants who do not attend the Banquet must be picked up in person on Sunday at the Kansas Doll Show. KDS does not ship trophies.

While attendance is optional, we highly recommend that contestants join the Awards Banquet to celebrate their achievements, connect with fellow artists, and enjoy special recognition in person.

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Knitting & Crochet Contest Category

Spaces are minimal

Remain Anonymous

Judging

Refund Policy

Setting Up at the Show

Liability / Responsibility Clause

Disqualification Authority

Early Removal / Emergency Policy

Trophies & Awards Banquet