I Took a Pledge...

...of the knitterly sort last night, specifically the Knitting Olympics Athletes' Pledge:

I, a knitter of able hands and quick wits, do hereby swear that over the course of these Olympics I will uphold the highest standard of knitterly excellence.

I will be deft of hand and sure of pattern, I will overcome troubles of yarn overs and misplaced decreases. I will use the gifts of intelligence and persistence (as well as caffeine and chocolate) and I will execute my art to the highest form, carrying with me the hope for excellence known to every knitter.

I strive to win, to do my best, and to approach the needles with my own best effort in mind, without comparing myself to my fellow knitters, for they have challenges unique to them.

While I engage in this pursuit of excellence and my own personal, individual best, I also swear that I will continue to engage with my family in conversation, care for my pets, speak kindly with those who would ask me to do something other than knit, and above all, above every stitch thrown or picked, above every cable, every heel stitch, every change of colour, I swear this: that I will remember that this is not the real Olympics, that I'm supposed to be having fun and that my happiness and self-worth ride not on my success....
but on my trying.

What this all means for your's truly, is that I have cast-on for this, and that I will finish it in 17 days, which, for me, is H-U-G-E. Can I do it? Why, yes...I do believe I'm up for a challenge right now, so yes, I think I can!

Let the games begin!

Comments

[Adrienne]

I hear the theme to Rocky playing in the background ... you can do it!

[Paula]

Go for the Gold! I saw that pattern the other day when the new issue of Knitty came out and loved it. Can't wait to see your progress~

[Jodi]

Good luck....May you win a medal (preferably gold). Personally, I would be happy just placing. Can't wait to see your finished project.

[Natalie]

I am right there with you sister. Working on a WIP...a sleeve for a sweater to be exact. Gosh I hope I can finish the sweater in time. And now I want to make the Moose Olympic hat. Is there enough time to knit all the lovelies in the world? I wish.

Love the Rooibos sweater.
Good luck!

[jessica]

You can do it!!! I can't wait to see it all done! I'm a few days late, but I need to head to the yarn shop today for help. Love sitting down, sipping tea and learning!

[Holli]

How exciting! I should have taken the pledge - since I knit a sweater over the weekend (a baby cardigan it was...but a sweater still).

Good Luck with your event :)

[Heather]

Good luck, and looking forward to seeing all that you accomplish

[knittymama]

Can't wait to see your progress. Im coming along pretty good so far!

[Heather]

I love seeing your knitting in progress, and the bed time chart sounds like a great idea.