Margene stayed home but my knitting needles came along for the trip.
These projects were inspired by the Ravellenic Games, a knitting challenge on ravelry held during the Olympic Games. To participate, you set a goal for yourself and cast on during opening ceremonies and cast off during the closing ceremonies. For the 2010 Games I did colorwork and weaving. This time I planned a barbie dress and a toddler vest. The toddler vest ended up big enough for a small child and then I made a second for a baby.
I was a couple of days late for cast off but that's okay. Isn't it amazing what a person can create with sticks, string and time? I also forget how relaxing knitting is. And then I pick it up and discover the joy all over again. Sometimes it helps to be so forgetful :)
Do you knit? Are you on ravelry? I'm quirkygranolagirl there, too. I'd be curious what knitting you are up to if you decide to share.
