Yarn Harlot: The 2006 Knitting Olympics
Let the knitting begin! Ok, so I sort of cheated just a little bit, I used the cuff and one pattern repeate as my swatch for the sock. I've taken on the Gentlemen's Fancy Sock from Nancy Bush's Knitting Vintage Socks. Not only that but I'm knitting them for Donald. Which means that I have to knit them for a size 10 1/2 with large feet. But I've gotten quite a bit done.. I got 4 pattern repeats done during the recap of the opening ceremonies on the CBC. I love living so close to Canada, being able to get decent television, especially the Olympics coverage. There aren't nearly as many sob stories taking up all of the coverage time and so they actually show the competition. At this rate I won't have too much trouble meeting my challenge... Maybe I'll have to tack the other Fuzzyfeet to finish the pair for Donald. Here's progress around the middle of Opening Ceremonies.
I had a good week this week, first week at my new job was great! I really like everyone at the office, and the hour's aren't going to be horrible. One of the definate perks is an hour of un-interupted knitting time on the bus one way. I'm just really happy that everything is working out.
Anyways, I'll be at my parent's this weekend, hopefully I can talk my dad into a swift and a pair of sock blocking forms. Who know, I might get lucky...