So. The torch will be passed on to Sochi at Vancouver tonight... and I've managed to finish my Olympic projects. This was looking very unlikely last weekend but I squared up to the challenge and have spent most of the weekend knitting away...
Exhibit 1: St Brigid.
The start date on this of January 05 was very approximate - I can't actually work out when I did start it... but anyway, she's finished. And I've been wearing her all day during the miserable, cold, rainy weather. I'm regretting lengthening the sleeves by half a repeat, but mainly because I've lost nearly 3 stone since I started her; I'm sure this was a sensible decision when I made the first sleeve! That was my Cambridge KTog project; and here's my medal!
And then tonight, right under the wire at 11pm, I finished the IKL project, a Clapotis for the UK Knit Camp Clap-o-Tea party in August...
Exhibit 2: the Summer Silk Garden Sock Clapotis...
The table is 165cm/5' 6" long, so it's going to be a nice length...
Phew. It's not been the greatest fortnight really in Actual Life; but it was nice to achieve something and clock up some serious knitting metreage...
Yay for you! That St Brigid is quite the accomplishment, as is losing 3 stone!
ReplyDeleteI'm giving up on the closing ceremonies, as it's getting late and it's been an exciting day! Having seen that super hockey game, William Shatner and Michael J Fox, my day is quite complete.
Wow, your efforts put me to shame. Both at knitting and at weight loss!
ReplyDeleteBrava, brava, brava!!!! Both projects are absolutely gorgeous...and kudos on the 3 stone, too!
ReplyDeleteHurrah for you!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the St. Brigid.
Wish I could lose 3 stone... In the meantime, I have completed one project with your lovely dyed wool and am now embarking on another.
Love and Luck
Liz
Yippee and hurrah; just one of those would've been a challenge for me. I think St Brigid looks fabulous just as she is, the sleeves look a good length for keeping warm in. I've not managed to shift 3lbs, let along 3 stone: you are amazing.
ReplyDeleteWow, they both look great!
ReplyDeleteSt Brigid is fab, as is the weight loss.
ReplyDeleteSt Brigid is fab, as is the weight loss.
ReplyDeleteRachel