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February 11, 2006
Opening ceremonies
I was cooking dinner during the opening ceremonies. I finally cast on before it was over but realized that it would never fit over my head. So I ripped and started again this morning. I'm winging it. I'm making a top down raglan with my morehouse merino. It's going to have a kind of tall turtleneck. I'm hoping it will be a little floppy, but this yarn isn't looking like it wants to flop. Oh well. I'll make it tall and then if I hate it, I'll cut out the cast on and rip and re-bind off. I was thinking of making a little cable down the raglans. I'm still thinking about it. Maybe I should. It's not too late. Hmmm.
Anyone see the knit scarves of the Belarus women last night? I'm not the only one who closely examines the outfits, I assume.
Posted by kate at February 11, 2006 11:27 AM
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Posted by: penis enlargement at February 19, 2006 12:21 AM
Don't feel bad about noticing the scarves - I embarassed myself at one point by noticing, from across the room, that no, they don't sell scarves in my university's colours, that's a hand knit one.
Posted by: Christine at February 16, 2006 02:38 PM
Come by the Fiber Olympics Flickr page if you get a chance. http://www.flickr.com/groups/knittingolympics
Post your pics of progress too if you would like. :)
Posted by: Eva at February 13, 2006 12:17 PM
I missed the scarves, but have been keeping an eye out for hats on the skiers and snowboarders.
Loved Tadpole's photo shoot!!
Posted by: Knittymama at February 13, 2006 12:07 PM
I missed the scarves but have been keeping an eye out for hats on the skiers and snowboarders, they sometimes have some interesting ones.
Loved Tadpole's photo shoot!
Posted by: Knittymama at February 13, 2006 12:04 PM
Hi Kate - I found more info on those Belarus scarves, namely that it's the same pattern as on their flag, which makes it easier to find a copy of the pattern. :) If you're curious I put up a couple links at http://dewarewolfe.blogspot.com .
Posted by: Alex at February 13, 2006 12:03 AM
Hey, Kate, just wanted to say I love your Sunrise Circle Jacket in the new IK! If I hadn't gotten gauge for my Olympic Sweater, I was going to do that instead. But as soon as I can, I'll cast on for it! Then I'll have my own KG KAL going - I've got Clapotis and the Pearl Buck Swing Jacket on the needles already.
Posted by: Lynn at February 12, 2006 12:57 PM
Yup, when the Belarus team came out, I exclaimed "LOOK AT THOSE SCARVES!!!". I think my husband now worries about me even more! Do you think they would send us the pattern - LOL!!
Posted by: Karen at February 12, 2006 09:28 AM
We knitters just see things differently, esp when it comes to the wearing of the wool. There were several notable hat and scarf sets among the atheletes.
Posted by: julia fc at February 12, 2006 09:19 AM
Yes yes! I did the same, I examined all the hats and scarfs! So glad I'm not the only nuthead!
Posted by: cynthia at February 12, 2006 03:02 AM
At exactly 5:15am this morning I was Goggling Belarus Opening Ceremonies to see those damn scarves! I also wanted to find good picture of those Austrian hats because they were way too Chai pet for me! lol
Posted by: Scout at February 12, 2006 01:08 AM
I did stop and look at the scarves, but noticed aslo they didn't match the hats...
Posted by: Alison at February 11, 2006 09:09 PM
Hi Kate - The Knitting Olympics - how very ambitious of you. I was thinking about it (I have a Clapotis that's just over half done), but then I couldn't put myself on a time line. How is Tadpole? I can't wait for Tadpole and Nutella to meet!
Posted by: Anne-Caroline at February 11, 2006 09:02 PM
I loved their scarves too! Crazy the way our minds work!
Posted by: Jenn at February 11, 2006 08:55 PM
I was watching all the scarves and hats too! It's good to know I'm not alone in my oddities. I got my new IK this afternoon I love the Sunrise Circle Jacket. Now I have two of your jackets on my to-knit list!
Posted by: MommyknitsJen at February 11, 2006 07:39 PM
I missed the scarves on the Belarus team but I loved Great Britain's scarves, I couldn't tell if they were double-knit or intarsa either way they were beautiful.
Posted by: Kristin at February 11, 2006 05:22 PM
Wow, reading your last post... i was like whoa..Kate knows where Belarus is =)
I come from this country! And it's such a shame i didn't see the opimpics coz i have tv but no television!!
You are a great designer!
Posted by: Olga at February 11, 2006 04:19 PM
What about the Fun Fur on the Austrian hats?!?
Posted by: Kat at February 11, 2006 02:36 PM
I liked those scarves too, and just found a pic:
http://www.nbcolympics.com/2006/0210/5098463_640X480.jpg
Also the Brits had some gorgeous green/black intarsia scarves, I think. I'll go looking for more scarf pix and link them on my blog!
Posted by: Alex at February 11, 2006 02:21 PM
I noticed the scarves! I pointed them out to my husband, who just nodded. He's no fun.
Posted by: Abigail van Roode at February 11, 2006 01:48 PM
I was closely aware of two things - knitwear and the really bizarre selection of music that played during the parade of nations. I saw some scarves I loved and some really nice fair isle too!
By the way, have I told you lately how adorable the tadpole is?
xoxo
Posted by: Sheila at February 11, 2006 12:41 PM
