20 August 2008

Ravelympics!

I've crossed the finish line! My Garter Stitch Baby Matinee Jacket is complete! I almost fell at the final hurdle when I ran out of wool..... the pattern said 3 balls so 3 balls is what I had, then 8 rows before the end I ran out of wool. I had to undo 2 rows on each part to have enough to finish and then luckily I found enough leftover wool from a previous project to sew it together!

I am pleased with the finished results and I think that I should always knit in competition - it certainly makes sure that I finish something.....

I posted my completed project over at Ravelry and am awaiting the presentation of my medal!!

Pattern: Garter Stitch Matinee Jacket
Wool: Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino, 3 balls
Needles: 3.75mm
Size: 3 to 6 months
Cast On: Friday 8th August during Olympic Opening Ceremony
Cast Off: Tuesday 19th August at 1830 GMT
Sewn together: Tuesday 19th August at 2230 GMT
Event: Baby Dressage
Team: Scots Can do it To!


13 comments:

ingrid said...

Congratulations on finishing, Di! The sweater is adorable!

montague said...

WOOHOOO! well done! it looks sooo cute! just love it!
GO SCOTLAND!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations, I'm very impressed!! Grab a foil blanket and a bottle of sports drink and head on down to the team spa to recover :)

KR said...

it looks great!! :) What a sweet little sweater! Isn't it amazing what a little competition can do to light that fire and get a project done? :)

Kristin
Reclaiming The Home

Karen S, Lykkefanten said...

Wohooo!! Way to go! It is very adorable, and even more so for the tantalizing close finish!
There really is something about knitting during competitions, isn't there? I also seem to get more things done ;)

Manoute said...

Congratulations!!! Well done!!! It looks so cute!

nmj said...

This wee jacket is exquisite! I love the colour too.

Bethany said...

This sweater is so gorgeouw!! You are a fabulous knitter! Definitely medal worthy!

Anonymous said...

Oh, such a sweet jacket!

Anonymous said...

Well done on finishing this cute jacket in record time .... roll on 2012!!

(I enjoyed clicking on your links to the other Ravelympic-ers(?!), cos I'm nosey like that ....)

;)

Anonymous said...

Well done on finishing this cute jacket in record time .... roll on 2012!!

(I enjoyed clicking on your links to the other Ravelympic-ers(?!), cos I'm nosey like that ....)

;)

Anonymous said...

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Heidi said...

Congratulations! Your "hardship" story would make a great TV profile for the awards ceremony! Very cute sweater.