So the Vancouver Olympics closing ceremonies are later today, the men’s hockey final is blaring away on the television downstairs (I like both teams, so I am simply rooting for whoever is down at that give moment. Haters to the left.) and I am knitting with Melissa, while her husband makes poutine and nachos (fine sporting foods of our gold medal competitors, of course).
My sweater? Is missing a collar, so it won’t medal:
But it looks pretty good as it stands, so as far as I’m concerned it finished the race.
All is not lost! I finished a knock-off Olympic hat, inspired by the beautiful colorwork numbers the American athletes wore during the Opening Ceremonies, and that medaled. I think I’ll give it its own post.
Sadly, Melissa did not have the same luck that I did. I present a little Olympic photoessay which I have entitled Faster, Stronger, Drunker:
First, the Rathlete warms up with a sports beverage:
She continues to stay hydrated, despite the rigors of a difficult course:
But finally, even she must recognize that she has been defeated:
There’s still three inches of border to knit on, and…only three inches of yarn. She’s going to have another, er, sports drink and see if she can’t get some mittens wrapped up before the torch goes out. I’m going to join her and start picking up the stitches for the collar on my sweater. Further updates as we get closer!
“Sports drink” – HA! I love it! 🙂
Finished or not, your sweater is GORGEOUS – can’t wait for the FO! 🙂
Kate is psychic and was really channeling me when she submitted her comments!
It just needs blocking now, finally! Amazing what happens when you are not drinking sports beverages. =D
I had some fun writing that up, so it pleases me you were all also amused.