Join the Crochet Olympics

[queen_mo]

Its at 2PM Eastern Time!

 

Holding my breath unfortunately not making the time go faster!

[vernzap]

Is anyone else going to have a few little filler projects to work on every now and then to jazz things up? Or am I the only one who has issues working on the same thing?

 

I'm always switching projects. For the Olympics I'm making several scarves, so I'll be moving from one "event" to another. If I get to bored doing that then I'll pick up one of my other projects. Staying sane is important... even during the Olympics!

[kazily]

Are you guys going to join the Flickr photo thing? If crocheters are welcome I think it's a cool thing to share. Bringing knitters & crocheters together for a cool yarn event!

 

I am so excited about starting my project ...the time is ticking by slowly lol! Almost 4 hrs left to go here in EST.

 

Good Luck to everyone! And remember like katchkan said...pace yourself! Have fun!

[thread_zealot]

I want to join but dont know what i should crochet. any suggestions?

[jingles96]

I am sooo anxious about this I cannot wait!

 

So are the opening ceremonies at 2pm EST or some other 2pm time? I have my hook, my yarn, my pattern and an energy drink! I'm READY!

 

 

Hey Donnalynn - the Olympics Opening Ceremony officially starts at 8pm Central European Time (CET), which is 2pm Eastern Standard Time (EST). So, 2pm EST.

[Katchkan]

I signed up for the flicker photo. It's supposed to be for both the knitting and crochet.

I feel ready for this.

Didn't crochet one thing yesterday so I am itching to get a hook in my hand......

Have a few chores and errands this morning then it's CROCHET Time......

To all fellow competitors. I wish you a smooth hook and no tangles. We are a TEAM Pace yourself and crochet your best.........GO Team GO ..............

[jingles96]

I had a wacky thought on the drive in this morning - I was thinking about bumber stickers & how I never put one on my car. So what WOULD I put on my car? Then it popped in my head -

 

I'm an Olympic Hooker!

 

 

I cracked myself UP! LOL

[queen_mo]

I had a wacky thought on the drive in this morning - I was thinking about bumber stickers & how I never put one on my car. So what WOULD I put on my car? Then it popped in my head -

 

I'm an Olympic Hooker!

 

 

I cracked myself UP! LOL

Count me in for one of those!!!! That's GREAT!

[jingles96]

I want to join but dont know what i should crochet. any suggestions?

 

Well, this is just a guess from your nick, but you like thread right? How about one of the more challenging doilies that you've put off making? Not that I know you've put off making one, but come on - it's human nature right?

[barbn77]

I had a wacky thought on the drive in this morning - I was thinking about bumber stickers & how I never put one on my car. So what WOULD I put on my car? Then it popped in my head -

 

I'm an Olympic Hooker!

 

 

I cracked myself UP! LOL

 

 

 

 

 

LMBO:)

[vernzap]

I had a wacky thought on the drive in this morning - I was thinking about bumber stickers & how I never put one on my car. So what WOULD I put on my car? Then it popped in my head -

 

I'm an Olympic Hooker!

 

 

I cracked myself UP! LOL

 

That's one of the best bumper sticker ideas I've ever heard!

[KinkyLilBlackDress]

So I'm at work until 4pmEST....so I brought my crochet bag to work with me. Maybe I'll be able to squeeze a few rows inbetween teaching classes!

[kazily]

OLYMPIC HOOKER

 

Anna, that's great!

 

Can I borrow that? I want to make a button or blinkie for it lol

[Jimmie Lu]

I am ready but sadly the 2 TV chanels I get are not carrying the Olympics. Boohoo!! I hope I am not disqualified. Actually the only"sports" I get is basketball sat and smackdown wresling on Fri nights. Oh well I will still work those sq for charity until the end of the olympics!!!!

[eurolyons]

I had a wacky thought on the drive in this morning - I was thinking about bumber stickers & how I never put one on my car. So what WOULD I put on my car? Then it popped in my head -

 

I'm an Olympic Hooker!

 

 

I cracked myself UP! LOL

 

Anna, you're so bad...love it...

[barbn77]

Kazily -- if you make that Olympic Hooker button or blinkie can i have it for my blog?? that's too funny LOL

 

 

My bag of yarn is staring at me and driving me nuts!! lol i'm excited to start this, 2pm est is 12 pm here....right now it is 8:14 am....counting the minutes

[thread_zealot]

well am thinking of joining and doing this

http://www.crochetaustralia.com.au/prod71.htm

 

what else do i need?

[jingles96]

OLYMPIC HOOKER

 

Anna, that's great!

 

Can I borrow that? I want to make a button or blinkie for it lol

 

 

Kazily - go for it. I was hoping one of you button makers would grab the idea and run with it.

 

I'll definitely but THAT button on my blog too. LOL

[jingles96]

well am thinking of joining and doing this

http://www.crochetaustralia.com.au/prod71.htm

 

what else do i need?

 

 

Those are lovely doilies. That's it. A pattern, some thread, a hook, and then shoot me an email and I'll add your entry to Team Doily.

[eurolyons]

OMG! I forgot to print out one of the buttons for a shirt...it will have to wait...

[jingles96]

The Knitting Olympics have an article about them in the Portland Oregonian: here

 

I will be vain enough to admit I hope a newspaper report contacts me/us. But I'm not getting my hopes up. This is all fun and it's the challenge of the project & encouraging our fellow Yarn-letes on that make this so much fun.

[eurolyons]

Great article and another reason for my husband and I to visit Portland more often...beer, books and yarn...

[eurolyons]

Okay I joined Flickr...

[lazyT]

I HAVE BEEN READING THIS THREAD SINCE IT STARTED. LOL THE WHOLE TIME. I AM TO NEW TO CROCHET TO FEEL COMFORTABLE TAKING PART IN THIS . MAYBE I WILL BE READY FOR THE SUMMER GAMES IN TWO YEARS. BUT I WILL BE :cheer AND AND WITH ALL OF YOU.

 

 

GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!!!!

 

It has been fun reading about everyone's excitement regarding this. I'm glad I'm not alone. My family thinks I'm weird for sure!

 

Mayberry Girl.....join us, please. Just pick something you think you'd like to try and go for it. Surely you've got some yarn stashed somewhere hehehe.

[vhanna26]

It came,it came..:cheer I allmost hugged the fedex guy,now i can start on time.

 

My daughter-in-law looked in the box and said AHH..the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. i looked in the box and thought WHAT WAS I THINKING My dear hubby just shook his head and went to get a cup of coffee,So i did the only normal thing a woman could do I STUCK MY TOUGE OUT AT THEM,and then called my sister (sissie44)for moral support,Made me even more determend to reach for the gold.

 

 

 

Senso thread is wonderful. I made a bag out of it, and I love it.