Turns out, changing my Olympic Knitting project after that first day was a damned fine idea. The Child’s First Sock from Knitting Vintage Socks by Nancy Bush was demanding and challenging for me. It was also, however, project I could complete in the alloted time without injuring myself.
I finished the socks with a few days to spare. Time enough for the socks to visit the Olympic Village. While there they spent some time being worn by a few of the athletes competing in the games.
See?
On the luge track.
Doing a belly flop.
At the women’s figure skating short program.
Scoring at the hockey game.
Me with my Olympic Gold medal. This feels great!
pallie Said,
You crack me up.
Kathy Said,
Congratulations! All of that training resulted in victory. And so multi-talented
PumpkinMama Said,
Brilliant. I’ve never seen a skater with better footgear. Congrats.
Rachel H Said,
GREAT photo work! Almost sad how significantly more exciting your sock’s life is than mine however…
Jackie Said,
That was a much needed mid-day laugh – thanks! Congratulations on winning the Gold!
Kate Said,
Oh how I love the wonders of photoshop. That was great!!
Martha Said,
You are so clever.
margene Said,
You da GRRL!!
hillary Said,
I’m laughing so hard. I just don’t know how I missed those wonderful socks on TV last night. Surely I would’ve noticed that. Hmmmm….
Angelia Said,
LOL! Boy, your socks got around! Great job with your Olympic knitting.
Jess Said,
Congrats on finishing!! And, nice job with the photoshop ;o)
christine Said,
Boy, you win the “almost made Christine wet her pants” prize……….too funny! And the picture of you with your medal? Priceless……
Jan Said,
Carole, you are TOO funny!
mamacate Said,
Girl, you slay me.
Congratulations, you Olympian you!
Leah Said,
This is just hilarious!
Congrats on the gold!
AuntyNin Said,
Marvelous! Thanks so much for the lovely giggle. And congratulations on finishing the socks – they look great.
Now if I could only convince my boss that knitting IS part of my job description…
Beth S. Said,
Those socks sure do get around!
Do we get a close-up? I wanna see the pattern up close and personal-like.
ann Said,
hey I came over here to tell you I heard you talking trash about me at Cara’s ….. but see, this is exactly why I shouldn’t bet on Cara – here you are with a finished project!
Dave Daniels Said,
That was a great laugh! I *LOVE* the medal. You’re so funny!
Hannah Said,
Those socks would give me a reason to actually watch the olympics!
claudia Said,
Lucia Said,
If you didn’t make me laugh I would hate you. Finishing with a few days to spare, indeed.
Lolly Said,
Love it! That is brilliant – all of those athletes are so well-outfitted with your socks (no wonder the Russian team is doing so well in hockey! you should have made the socks for the US and Canada!)
Love you with the medal! So cute!
Chris Said,
Woo-hoo! Congrats, Carole!!! I finished today, too, but my announcement is NOWHERE near as funny as yours.
--Deb Said,
Good gracious, how many socks did you make?? (grin) They look great, and you look so happy with your medal!
Scout Said,
You are so funny! And you’re so damn cute too!
heather Said,
You should get an extra medal for excellent Photoshop skills.
Great job on your knitting too! Woo hoo!
Vicki Said,
Apparently I skim pictures, too… I didn’t get it right away, and I’m thinking, “Geez Louise, those are the ugliest, clunkiest skates — what is she wearing on her — OMG, those are Carole’s socks! They’re ALL wearing Carole’s socks!!!”
Hilarious. Pass that bottle of whatever you’re drinkin’ over here, will ya?
Chris Said,
As the agony of potential defeat sticks it’s tongue out at me, I thoroughly enjoy the great big giggle I got out of your socks!
Miriam Said,
hehe Congrats on finishing! Go you!
Cheryl Said,
You finished! Yay! And great post!
Kathleen Said,
very clever pics! Love ‘em! Congrats.
molly Said,
Way to go, Carole!
jenifleur Said,
Woo hoo! Go you! I’m finished, too. Let’s go drinking and trash our hotel rooms in Olympic Village. We can play loud music and keep the other athletes awake!
Norma Said,
Ab-Fab! You’re so funny. Totally LOVE the photos.
maryse Said,
ha! excellent!
teyani Said,
OMG – I was laughing til the tears rolled down my cheeks… you rock girl!… and wouldn’t they all be pleased if they REALLY had pairs of your socks!!
Great socks BTW..
michelle Said,
gold medal and mad photoshop skills to boot – now that’s talent.
Great socks!! I knew you would do it:-)
Marcia Said,
What a hoot! And congratulations.
I always wonder if those luge guys feel a little, well, vulnerable in that position. Going ree ree fast. Down a hill.
Annie Said,
Too funny! You get the gold just for that post!
Karen Said,
Funny! I probably shouldn’t admit this but it took me a bit to get it too. haha I blame it on it being early and only one cup of coffee so far.
blogless sharon Said,
yahoo, i’ll being looking for you in the closing ceremonies. you go girl
Snow Said,
It’s not only fabulous, but you seem to have survived it without any major knitting injuries. Hoooray!
Kestrel Said,
Hurray for your gold!
Those figure skaters sure are flexible huh?
Judy Said,
Congradulations!! You won!! I can’t believe what you did with photoshop, guess I need a lesson. Too fun. The shawl.. garter and eyelet, maybe beaded.
Laura Said,
That is so funny and totally rules! How very clever of you and nice metal, too.
Debi Said,
Such athletic prowess, those socks!
How could such a mutlifaceted sock NOT get a gold?
Well done Carole!
lynne s of oz Said,
Golly, I wish I had thought of putting my socks on the olympic athletes! That looks fab! Those socks certainly got around! LOL congrats on the gold and also the wheel
Amy Said,
Congrats! What a great way to celebrate finishing the socks!
Diane E. Said,
I don’t think these photos can be topped! Great socks alive!
susan Said,
Oh, my, this post is just too funny. But where’s the photo of Bode Miller with the sock in his mouth?
Allison Said,
Your post is hilarious! And he socks are GREAT!