Ravelmpics: Closing Ceremony

I am happy to report I finished three of my four events. Obviously, my eyes (and eagerness) were bigger than my evaluation of the time I had available.

All in all it was a great way to participate in and watch all the Olympic hopefuls do their very best in their chosen events.

Now I will be working on the project for my fourth event, the Scallop Edge Beaded Scarf because it is being used as a demonstration in a class coming up in March.

I hope everyone found fun ways to enjoy the 21st Winter Olympics~!

Let the Frosting Begin

The Cupcake Mitts are complete and ready for frosting. I am looking forward to spreading out my various threads, beads and fun buttons to make these a very unique pair of handwarmers.

I was so excited about them that I knit another similar pair from the leftover yarn of my Ravelympic Beret so I can frost them as well.

These will make the nicest gifts to knit because they knit up fast. Then the decoration can be personalized.

I will probably be knitting these at Loopy Ewe Spring Fling because they are ultimately portable and easy to memorize. And they can be knit on acrylic dpns so they are TSA friendly. It doesn't get any better than that.

I hope everyone has found their next favorite thing~!

First Blank Canvas

Here is the first of the Cupcake Mitts, now waiting for the "frosting" as Karendipity's pattern calls for.

These are a really fun knit. I am halfway throught the second one and can hardly wait to start decorating them.

My Olympic knitting has slowed with unforseen events this week. I am still on track to finish the third event with no trouble.

The fourth one might become a WIP. I can say that I have done my best and will continue to do so. I hope everyone is having a great early Spring with fun pursuits~!

Good Day to Knit

With this on the outside and Olympics on the inside, it was a great day to stay indoors and knit.

I started on my third event, Mitten Moguls, that can be anything in the handwarming category.

I am working on the very exciting Cupcake Mitts by Karendipity. They are lots of fun and the pattern in super easy.

So far I am already thinking about other color combos for more mitts.

I hope everyone had a fun, warm, excitement-filled weekend~!

Phat Tuesday and LOST

Tonight is a bye night from Ravelympic knitting and Olympic watching because LOST is on. I will be finishing Dad's second mitten and starting on my mittens that will match my Hat Halfpipe beret. Those are the most mindless projects I can manage during LOST and even then I have to put the needles down between commercials for fear I will miss something.

And today was Phat Tuesday, so I wore my beads and very party scarf to work. It added a little fun to the day. I hope everyone is having a great week so far~!

Last Day for Training

One, two, three, four....repeat for speed, stretch, breathe, apply muscle salve for sore spots and get a good night's sleep. Thank's, Coach, for the training tips. I am psyched up and ready to participate in Ravelympics Vancouver 2010.

Tonight I will be watching Cool Runnings in preparation for the big event. It is my favorite of the sport-themed movies that I own.


The mass Cast On is scheduled for the opening of the games tomorrow. I have all my events prepped, all my tools gathered and I am starting off with the Single Skein Speed Skate event. My goal is to complete the project during opening ceremonies starting at 7 p.m. tomorrow night in my time zone.

Good luck to all the athletes and let's make the USA proud of our endeavors~!

February? When Did This Happen?

My, how the year is flying. It is already February and I have done 7 classes, learned how to knit mittens through trial and error, prepped at least 4 projects for Olympic events and have begun making preparations for the Loopy Spring Fling in April.

I think that is a lot done for one month. Sometimes I have to sit down and evaluate it like that or I believe that I have not been as productive as I would like to be. Anyone else have that problem?

The weather here has been mild for winter so I expect some great spring snows with any luck at all. We really need the moisture.

And I am beginning the month on a positive note: Lots to knit during the Olympics, more fun classes, and lots of progress on some shop sample projects. All in all, a great way to spend the shortest month of the year. Best get to it. Happy projecting to all~!