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dazy · January 31, 2006

sorry you aren't feeling well. it's not like there is an immediate deadline on the techy stuff. feel better soon.

Ok, I'm giving up tonight. I think the head cold or the bridal stress is preventing me from seeing things clearly tonight - usually I'm pretty good at this kind of techy stuff (just not web design). I put the old Olympics page back up.

I'll most likely call in sick tomorrow, so I'll have a little more time to play with this.

Good night all.

redhead54 · January 31, 2006

Okay, I've got my project options narrowed down to three... Take a look and tell me what you think...

My vote is for the blue. It's beautiful and done in cotton would make a really nice spring blouse.

vernzap · January 31, 2006

I just signed up. I'm looking forward to watching the Olympics while working on my own challange.

flyinghooks · January 31, 2006

I decided to do this sweater from garnstudio. I love the look, and the color.... but I always do blue so I might try a different color.

http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/en/visoppskrift.php?d_nr=56&d_id=14〈=us

It will definitely be a challenge for me because I'm not used to a pattern without row by row instructions... there's just a chart AGH!!!!

Now I have to go to my LYS during their superbowl sale and hope they have what I want in the quantity I want....

Ginny

http://flyinghooks.blogspot.com

Kathleen R · January 31, 2006

Sign me up too! I think I will do a baby blanket for my girl friend who just found out she was pregnant. I am signed up for the knitting Olympics too! I will be switching back and forth!

Kathy Robbins

robbie0331@wowway.com :manyheart

vernzap · January 31, 2006

I just realized I never said what I'll be working on. :blush I'm going to make several scarves for Threads of Compassion. I'm a very slow crocheter, so I only signed up for five scarves, but if I can do more then I definately will.

Hilsgal · February 1, 2006

I just joined - I would like to join the Olympics - I will be making a poncho. :cheer :cheer :cheer

jingles96 · February 1, 2006

It's come to my attention that some of you may have had difficulty signing up for the Crochet Olympics because the signup post had the email address with a period at the end. I'd edited the post to remove the period. Note: the mail-to link worked okay, so if you used that, don't worry.

Just to be clear: the signup email is crochetolympics@jinglelady.us

I've received 4 more signups today - I just haven't updated the site. This cold is draining my energy. I'll update the site tomorrow morning. Oh, I also have done nothing with the blog install today. I'll work on it tomorrow.

Thanks for the wishes to get better and get over the bridal stress. :hug

kittin1982 · February 1, 2006

I just sent in an email...I'm going to try to make a summer top of some sort.....

BarbaraJean · February 1, 2006

I just signed up. I'm looking forward to watching the Olympics while working on my own challange.

That's a great idea!

fishbaby · February 1, 2006

Yay, I'm on the list! I've been reading over the pattern to make sure I know what everything means before I start :lol

motherofallneedles · February 1, 2006

Well the first part of my training is to get the yarn from skein to ball! Then the swatch, then find I have too little yarn... this training will tire me out before I start :lol

Alison

Kimberly · February 1, 2006

if there was a tatting olympics, you could do a triathalon.

Oh goodness!!! That would cause mental insanity! Doing the Knitting Olympics and the Crochet Olympics is MORE than enough for me! I think that I would have to call in sick to work for the whole entire time! :lol

Kimberly · February 1, 2006

I still have not picked out exactly which doily pattern I am going to do! I have several old doily books that I picked up on e-bay a while back that all look fairly difficult, but manageable! A lot of them call for size 40 thread though, and are listed as being 20-24 inches in diameter.....I cringe to think how big they would turn out with size 10 thread! :eek

jcrupps · February 1, 2006

Well I haven't picked a pattern, need to do that today. Also checking for yarn. More than likely either a poncho, shawl or shrug. I need to find an easy pattern for the shrug as I have had no luck in doing them. Glad I'm here.

Hugs,

jennifer:cheer

motherofallneedles · February 1, 2006

Well I haven't picked a pattern, need to do that today. Also checking for yarn. More than likely either a poncho, shawl or shrug. I need to find an easy pattern for the shrug as I have had no luck in doing them. Glad I'm here.
Hugs,

jennifer:cheer

Try the Mrs Who. It looks complicated but it's deceptively easy once you read through the instructions.

Ordered my Olympic Athlete Gear today. I opted for the "I'm a Hooker" baseball top in blue & white. It supports the village & makes me feel as if I have the right clothing...

Alison:hook

So, where are the sporty smilies?

Kimberly · February 1, 2006

So, where are the sporty smilies?

Well, I am sure that this little guy :bounce

is getting ready for the high jumps

And, well, this swimmer is celebrating his win :help

I am POSITIVE that shopping is an Olympic event :shop

And lookie this fine athlete doing some conditioning training :sheepjump

And of course, here is me getting ready for my dual events :knit .... :sleep ... :hook

motherofallneedles · February 1, 2006

You're right!!

Alison

viggie · February 1, 2006

OH me too! I want to try Mrs Who's shrug, it's already on my to-do list..but I've never done actual clothes so I'm scared to start it..lol. This'll be good motivation to!

jingles96 · February 1, 2006

Kimberly - you crack me up!

Ok, I updated the site with all the entries I received as of 11:30am today, with the exception of one entry from a participant in Norway - I'm waiting on confirmation of her name before posting it.

So - if you've sent me an email about joining and you don't see your name there, please send it again!

We're up to 48 participants! Woohoo! But I know we have a LOT more crocheter's out there. Come on, you know you want to challege yourselves....

Go Crocheteers!! :cheer :clap :hook

BarbaraJean · February 1, 2006

I did consider changing my project to this:

http://cache.lionbrand.com/patterns/cgs-bolero.html

but am sticking to the baby poncho because I need to use up some yarn before buying more. :lol But I love this bolero and definitely want to make it.

Kimberly, if shopping isn't an olympic event, let's make it one! :shop

Shaylen · February 1, 2006

Im in,sent my email..never done enything like this so it should be fun,now to decide what to make that will be a challage.

Im gearing up :woo

meadowlake23 · February 1, 2006

here is a picture of the :cowboy cowboy afghan that I have decided to make for the olympics. http://photobucket.com/albums/e176/meadowlake23/?action=view&current=P1010010.jpg my 5 year old is bouncing off the walls excited because I have been putting this off for months.... :tired this will be me when I finish I am sure... :lol

everyone elses projects are beautiful!! I can't wait to see the fO

sarah

Shaylen · February 1, 2006

Wow...that is very pretty Sarah,i wish i could find a pattern like that with starwars on it for my 10 year old.He would die of a heart attack for something like that.

BarbaraJean · February 1, 2006

here is a picture of the :cowboy cowboy afghan that I have decided to make for the olympics. http://photobucket.com/albums/e176/meadowlake23/?action=view&current=P1010010.jpg my 5 year old is bouncing off the walls excited because I have been putting this off for months.... this will be me when I finish I am sure...
everyone elses projects are beautiful!! I can't wait to see the fO

sarah

Wow! That will quite a challenge for 16 days! Best wishes! :cheer

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