I’m talking about the first ever Ravelympics. Ravelry is an online community for knitters and crocheters that I joined a few months ago (sorry, you can only see the page if you’re a member) and they’re hosting their first ever Ravelympics. Basically, when the Olympic games in Beijing begin (on August 8), all participants are allowed to cast on their chosen project. We then have 17 days — the duration of the Olympic games — to finish our project.
Yes, it’s nerdy, but I’ve never done any kind of knitalong before so this sounded like fun. Now my problem is finding something to knit before the entry deadline (August 7). I wanted something challenging(ish) but still quick to knit since the Ravelympics runs into our vacation in Australia next month. The thought of me rushing through the Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb to get back to the hotel to finish knitting doesn’t sound very smart (and trust me, I’m dumb enough to do this too). So this is the part where you come in. I’ve narrowed down my potential projects to the following three contenders:
| Gigi | Coachella | Intolerable Cruelty |
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So what do you think? Also, I rarely knit for myself, so if anyone wants to call dibs on any of these projects, just let me know.
well, gigi’s link was broken so i couldn’t see it but i LOVE intolerable cruelty. and yes, you’re a nerd but even in your nerdiness, you’re a uber competitive nerd. figures, eh???
oh, never mind. gigi came up. i still leave my vote where it is.
The skirt has my vote.
And, yeah, this is so nerdy it’s cool.
BTW, I wish your blog would “assign” me some other avatar.
LOL! Sorry Annita! I think the avatars are generated based on your email address. Maybe if you typed in a different one?
I’m digging the cardigan. I’d totally wear something like that (in black, of course – heh heh).
I love all of them!
I was going to do the Gigi for me — but not for the Ravelympics! I’m busy knitting this (http://www.figheadh.com/2239_detail.html) for Rich and I think it will take me a while!
I voted for the Coachella because you have such a beautiful frame I think this would look great on you!
I voted for Coachella just because it’s a little different and it looks pretty cute…you should make it for you! It would look great on you.
Oh, but my point was…I couldn’t decide between Gigi OR Coachella and only picked one because I had to…I like them both!
I like the skirt personally, but I have a thing for corsets. Although the name makes me wonder if it’s a good idea to tackle before a vacation.
That skirt is the ugliest thing I have ever seen! So you should totally make it! Seriously, I voted for the cardigan.
I voted for Coachella because I think it would look great on you… and I think I could manage to squeeze into it so if you don’t want it you could send it to me.
It’s exciting that you’re taking on the challenge. Since you will be on vacation during that time and you have a deadline, I think the Coachella will be a faster knit. Plus you’ll wear it well.