We're not allowed to start our Knitting Olympics project until the beginning of the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Vancouver Games, but we are allowed to "train", as in knit up our tension swatches.
I was pleased to find I had enough of the DK yarn I wanted to use, Australian-made Carnival acrylic in a lovely Star Trekky teal colour. It's going to be a hoodie for my nephew, who is -unbelievably - one at the end of March, so acrylic is perfect, as it's hardwearing and machine-washable.
I'm knitting the cable and rib hoodie from Debbie Bliss's The Baby Book, that I just bought with my christmas gift card from Steve and Karen. It's cool to be able to using it so soon! This event has given me permission to start a new project that I might not have allowed myself otherwise.
I'm looking forward to seeing if I can get it finished in the allotted 17 days. I think I should, as it's not as complicated as I first thought, although the all-over cable pattern will slow things down a bit.
It should be fun!
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AAAAAAAARRRGHHHHHHH!!!!! I was just about to start this one!!! Now i will Hve to find a different pattern. Just as well you let me know. Mine would not have been as colourful as yours though. Let's see the finished article. Happy knitting Mum
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