Any other Olympic fans out there? I love the Olympics…especially in the Winter! The outdoor events are a knitters dream! A huge sea of people in hats & scarves…no better people (or knitwear) watching than that!
And of course, it’s not just watching. The athletic games have inspired many knock-off competitions (and many cease and desist orders!) Never fear…the IOC may have taken the original name but the re-branded, Ravellenic Games are set and ready for cast on!
If you don’t know about the Ravellenic Games, you can find the group with all the details HERE! The idea is simple, pick your event (anything from cowl curling to scarf skating), cast on during the opening ceremony, aiming to finish by the closing ceremony. Complete your goal and you get a medal!
I’m a highly decorated knitter! Here’s a sampling of my medals…
The medal is a jpg blog badge. Unlike the real Olympics, there’s no drug testing here and it’s easy to cheat. Obviously, winning isn’t the point of these games. The Ravellenic Games are really about fostering community and challenging yourself.
Knitting groups – virtual and in real life – form teams to support and cheer each other on (and often award prizes! If you don’t have a team and you’re interested, check out your favorite indie dyer…those groups get the best prizes!)
After giving it deep thought, I’ve decided to enter the Hat Halfpipe, thirteen times. I had a minor hat binge back in December but it didn’t come even close to scratching my hat knitting itch. The games span 19 days, certainly enough time to knit several hats. In the interest of setting a stretch goal, a baker’s dozen it is!
I’ve certainly got the yarn for it. Now to come up with that many patterns. I could easily bang out 13 striped hats from the oddment bin. That might be too easy though.
I think I should create some guidelines for example, at least 5 hats should be fingering weight, 3 hats should have bills, 2 hats should have cables, 4 hats should have non-stripe colorwork, 3 hats should be from Wooly Wormhead patterns, etc. I need to think on it a bit before I make decisions!
I’m open to suggestions…got a favorite pattern or some other crazy idea? Lay it on me! I’m ready for a big showing in the Hat Halfpipe! Who else is participating? I’d love to hear your goals!
