Ladies and gentlemen, I am proud to present the following 4034 athletes as competitors in the 2010 Knitting Olympics!

.Anne Stauffer -- Seaside Shawlette by Wendy Johnson. First lace project in years and years. Koigu on 5.0 mm needles. I'm not a fast knitter. Gulp. Thanks for the challenge. P.S. Here on the west coast (US), the Opening Ceremonies are tape-delayed, so I am casting on during the broadcast. I hope that counts!!
 5elementknitr -- I'm doing the Owls sweater. I'm using Malbrigo Worsted and did a bunch of gauge conversion things for the stitch counts. (Diego.... I hope we win!)
 A Hole In One -- While deciding which project to do, I looked down and noticed a hole in one of my socks which led to my choice: a pair of socks in Shadow Box pattern from "Knit Socks!".
A Knitter with Narcolepsy -- I am knitting "Grove" - Mittens from "Made in Brooklyn" by Jared Flood. Knit with Supreme Possum Merino 8-ply, which is smaller than gauge and perfect for my little hands. My goal is to ENJOY the process of pulling yarn through a loop with a stick and FINISH.

aalfalfacats -- I intend to start and FINISH a vest. Of which FINISH is the Olympic goal.
Aarlene Campion -- Sleepy Hollow Socks, size 9, KnitPicks Palette Pimento. challenge: acute SSS
Aaron Hottinger -- Man's cable cardigan, pattern #17 from Vogue knitting winter 09/10. I will be using 12 balls of cascade 220 in some brown instead of the 23 skeins of rowan it recommends.
Abbey Hamilton -- Being as I have approximately a gazillion crocheted squares (Stash Busting!) my goal for the 17 days is to assemble them into actual afghans during that time period. I love working on the squares and really hate assembly (like many of us ) so this will be a true challenge! Barring a major arthritic flare, I ought to be able to manage about 4 hours each day at this. Marathon work, surely? Equ
Abby -- Cookie A's Kai-Mei socks in as yet to be determined yarn (I shoud probably get on that). Although I knit a lot of socks I have major second sock syndrome so my challenge will be not bailing halfway through.

Abby -- Shirtwaist pullover by Teva Durham from Knitscene Winter/Spring 2010. Knit in Elsbeth Lavold Cotton Patine. The sweater itself will not be a challenge, but the focus required to finish it in the allotted time will be.
Abby -- Fair Isle Owl Mittens from ravelry.com
 Abby C. -- I'll be knitting the Lett-Lopi yoked vest by Védís Jónsdóttir. It will be my first full-scale colorwork project, but to make it truly an Olympic challenge, I'm adding sleeves to make it a full length pullover, rather than a sleeveless vest.
Abby Oakley -- To knit the Aeolian shawl from Knitty. I actually will be attempting this in 13 days because I need to have it blocked and ready for wear on Friday the 26th for a friend's wedding!
Abi Fernall -- Fingering weight un-dyed Blue-faced Leicester. Knit cable and lace. At least two pairs of fancy socks and a pair of fingerless mitts.

Abigail Allen -- Branching Out Scarf in silk yarn (first charted pattern)
 Abigail G -- Rocky Butte socks for the LnV Challenge. Not so much the pattern as the time constraints, I'm without very much knitting time right now but I really want to get these done.
Ada Lee Cook -- I have long admired EZ's Surprise Baby Jacket so I hope I can finish one and the Jaywalker socks I'm working on now. I don't have a blog, but this sounds like fun. Love your blog.
 Adam Kaczynski -- I will be attempting the Diagonal Cross-Rib Socks from "Favorite Socks" in my first ever knitting olympics.
 Adele -- The Roman Holiday Shrug from "Knitting On Top Of The World" by Nicky Epstein, in the long-defunct Eaton's brand Lady Fair "Cherie" Acrylic/wool/mohair. Resizing the bobbles and flowers by knitting them with a smaller needle.

Adina -- Tea Leaves Cardigan in Dream in Color Classy.
Adriana -- Print O' the Wave Shawl for my mom to wear at my wedding.
Adriana -- Big Bobby and Scamp fr the Scottish Scarecrow Family. Bear and Doggie. Challenge because I've never made 3D objects before except for booties. http://www.jeangreenhowe.com/macscarecrow3.html
Adrianna K -- OpArt blanket, size small. Knitting for my good friend who will be having her first baby in early summer!
Adrienne -- I'm aiming small this year due to incessant morning sickness and fatique. I'm going to finish the Radiating Star Blanket. As soon as my yarn gets here.

Adrienne B -- Pomatomus socks by Cookie A. in Casbah by Hand Maiden. Socks are for my husband, Marco, who wants them in red and is calling them "dragon feet".
Adrienne Chandler -- I'm going to adapt a pattern for an aran tabard top into DK (because I really want to use the yarn) and work it in lovely grey, pink and blue stripes! It's only my second garment and I've never adapted a pattern before so I hope it's ok!
 Adrienne Cruise -- Monkey socks by Cookie A.
Adrienne Edwards -- Skew Sock! in Sheep Feet - Spring.
Adrienne Ellis -- Starsky Sweater- I have been knitting for 4 years and still yet to finish a seamed sweater.

Agnès Menting -- Okay, this will be a double challenge. I'm finally going to write down my first sockpattern and knit it too (duh)!
Agnes -- Sweater I am a sock knitter and need to expand myself
Aija-Leena -- Clasica coat by Deborah Newton from Knits fall 2009- This will be a challenge I might be completely bonkers to think it is possible to finish this while maintaining normal life( 3kids, work full time, housework etc.)
Aileen -- Finish that Minimalist cardigan that's been haunting me for the last six months!
 Aileen Arrieta -- My first lace project: a scarf using qiviut yarn and the Meandering Vines stitch pattern that I got from a free pattern on Ravelry. I've been trying to get gauge and I feel like I am knitting with furry dental floss. I am using this project for the olympics because otherwise I'm afraid I'd never take the plunge with lace (and chart-reading, too!)

ailikate -- Moderne Baby Blanket
Aimee -- The Simple Sampler Scarf - my very first knitting project ever!!
Aimee -- Fountain Pen Shawl, Interweave Knits Spring 2009. Using Knitpicks Alpaca Cloud in Moss.
Ainsley -- One knee sock. The other is ready to be cast off tonight before the opening ceremonies. And then I'll cast on for the second. I know this is a challenge for me -- but I'm not sure about the realistic part of it.
AisforAmy -- I'm going to be knitting a pair of patterned, lace socks. It takes me 6 months to finish one stockinette sock so this will be a biiig challenge for me. Not from intricacy but from the stick-to-it-iveness part.

aislin -- Ysolda Teague's Snow White sweater, 44-inch bust, in BMFA's Woobu, colourway My Blue Heaven.
Aislynn Thompson -- I'm knitting the Oatmeal Pullover, it's a top down. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/oatmeal-pullover I'm knitting it in a dark red colour.
 AK -- I'll be knitting Kate Gilbert's Wisteria for my sister. I've had the pattern *and* the yarn for about a year and it's time to finally get it done!
aksunflour -- i will be knitting an ear flap hat double lined with a wave motif. (there are no patterns available that i could find). using organic cotton Lion brand.
ALadyByTheSea -- A newborn matinee jacket for my first grandchild. Pretty in Pink.

Alda -- Stjernespekksjal (Starstruck Shawl) from the wonderful Norwegian website www.pickles.no. Looks like a very, very complicated knitting method:) Trying not to look at the pattern today.
 Aleta -- Endpaper Mitts
Aleta W -- I will be making a hat following "The Republic" pattern. I am a beginning knitter, and my previous projects have been done with my daughter holding my hand. The challenge here is to complete this on my own!
Alex -- A sweater vest thing created by my yarn Goddess my lys in a pinky grey color!
Alex -- I'm knitting Tuscany by Amy R. Singer!

 Alex -- A pair of colorwork socks like the big honkin' one on the cover of "Sensational Knitted Socks"
Alex Blakemore -- purple, red and cream cardigan for my youngest daughter - LOPI pattern 120 size 34 inches.
Alex S. -- I'm going to be making The Basic Sweater by Jacqueline Fee for a 42" chest, 180lb man.
Alexa -- Ashley Ribbed Socks.
Alexandra Hook -- Jacket from The Best of Knitter's Jackets for Work and Play (cover picture -- "Beautiful Basket Stitchery") in Queensland Collection Rustic Wool DK, teal.

Alexandra Martin -- Serpentina, it's a simple lace-ish scarf from the Half Assed Knit Blog. It eats up four skeins of yarn and ends up being reeeeeaaaaaaally long. I have a short attention span. Knitting a neckwarmer is difficult for me. A whole scarf that's a zillion feet long is a daunting task. I'm pretty excited. :)
Alexandra N. -- I'll knit an Ishbel shawl in Dream in Color Baby. I've never knit with laceweight yarn before.
Alexia -- Chicknits Eyelet Cardigan http://chicknits.com/catalog/eyeletcardi.html The project itself is simple, but getting this finished before the flame goes out will be a challenge for me!
Alexis -- Wisteria by kate gilbert :)
Alexis -- My first ever sweater! That is, if the kit gets here in time because of the blizzard. If not, a beaded lace shawl.

Alexis -- Tree of light shawl (http://freenet-homepage.de/haramis17/Charts/tree_of_light_pattern.pdf) in Knit Picks Alpaca Cloud
Ali -- I am going to complete the oscillating owlets designed by Mochimochiland!
Ali -- My Olympic challenge is to knit two pairs of socks before the end of the games. This is a quite a challenge for me because I always get second sock-itis and never manage to finish a pair! I'm casting on for the first pair right now, as the opening ceremony is already underway.
 Ali Flear -- i will be doing the "A little something" i am a newbie knitter and only have a couple of months under my belt (started in September)
Ali Flear -- I will attempt to do "a little something" knitted cardi pattern found on rav. if by chance i fail miserably then my back-up plan is socks (which take me at least 10 days to finish. I am a newbie knitter having only started in September 2009

Ali G. -- primary goal is to turn some coned Aran wool into Francis Revisited, secondary goal is to come out of this with a "clean slate" getting all finishing tasks on languishing WIPs done (seaming&buttons on one cardi, adding a zipper on another, finishing the current pair of socks)
Alice -- shawl from Vogue. rated easy, but hey, sometimes it takes me months/years to finish a project.
 Alice in Boulder -- Muir lace stole (beadless) by Rosemary Hill, Knitty 2007 using Ivy Brambles Romantical Merino Lace yarn, colorway Zinnia. I have a dozen unfinished lace shawls/stoles, so this is a challenge for me to actually complete one!
Alice in the Heartland -- Team USA 2002 Dale of Norway Sweater. Just so everyone knows I'll consider myself over the finish line if not a winner if I can get it cast on and the bottom section of colorwork done.
Alice in the Heartland2 -- Cancel the Dale of Norway. Couldn't get the yarn in time. Am now working on a Trekking Magic Color Pullover. Much more realistic goal than the Dale ever was. I may still attempt to get the Dale cast on before the flag comes down and the flame goes out.

Alice Moisen -- GEO Jacket from Knit One, Crochet Two Yarn: USDK 100% wool Needles: US 5 (3.75 MM) All garter stitch- unique construction
 Alicia -- The Somewhat Cowl, by Wendy Bernard. The challenge is finishing this while still making progress on my thesis :)
Alicia -- Valiant, from Kim Hargreaves' Heartfelt book. The likelyhood of me actually finishing this on time is slim to none, but I thought I'd give it a go anyhow. Luckily the recipient is very small, so I get to knit it in XS.
Alicia Grimaldi -- Aurelia Socks Nightsong shawl
Alicia H. -- Part 1: I am knitting the very popular Citron in Crystal Palace yarns Kid Merino. It's a purple-gray sort of color, and I think it will be a lovely neutral kind of thing. Part 2: Finish my Cosima sweater which currently has the back and one half of the left front complete.

Alicia_A -- first, a "Piggle" hat for my friends daughter that I promised for Christmas, then a "Hey Teach" cardi for myself. First attempt at lacework, hear's hoping (for my success, and the Candian team's) I BELIEVE!!! Oh, & also, update my ravelry page with photos ...
Alisha C -- A baby sweater, complete with intarsia and button holes along with a matching hat and booties as a prototype for donations to the local hospital. The real challenge is that I hate the yarn, but needed to use it because it's the cheapest available, it wears like iron, and the hospital approves of it.
Alison Hyde -- An intricate lace design that's been in my head for years, tentatively named Chincoteague Island. To get all the swatching and writing and finagling down, at last.
 Alison Lathrop -- A Norwegian ski-sweater for my smallish granddaughter, of my design. Placket mbroidery included. The challenge is to complete this as well my Rav project.
AlisoninOz -- Safire from Ravelry in size Gernerous - Challenges? - First topdown, first seamless, garment is for me therefore is quite large, and most of all knitting with wool in the summer heat of Australia with no air-con (Forecast is for mid 30s Celsius)

Alissa -- I'm trying Knitty's Frost Diamonds Shawl - in DK (staying from stash!). Challenging because I've never done a shawl or more than very basic lace.
Alix in SJ -- Diamond Rain by Sandi Luck, knit longer than the pattern calls for on a pretty big torso.
Alli -- Ten Stitch Blanket by Frankie Brown, using up ALL of my sock yarn scraps
 Alli -- I'll be casting on for the Ishbel Beret. I know it's a hat, but in my defence, a) I'm a really pokey knitter, b) I'm not proficient with lace AT ALL, and c) I have a toddler and a job that's crazy right now, so finding time to knit at all will be as much of a challenge as the actual knitting. If I DO manage to finish, I'll also try to finish Ishbel, which I only have 15 rows done right now (and di
Allicat236 -- Two projects (twice the madness): The Multnomah shawl and the Baby Yours sweater.

 Allie -- Flip-top mittens in an edited version of the Cigar pattern on Knitty. Knit from Rowan Felted Tweed.
Allison -- Razor cami in Wollmeise
Allison -- I'm going to complete a UFO that I began exactly one year ago: the Swallowtail Shawl. It was my first lace project and it kicked my arse. I decided it needed to be finished, rather than to start a new lace project for the Olympics. The yarn was a gift from a dear friend and they both deserve a finished shawl.
allison -- February Pullover in Cascade 220. First adult sweater.
Allison Dale -- Litla Dimun Shawl worked in Sirritogv single ply on 4mm needles. A Faroese shawl knit with Faroe yarn. Guess I'm knitting for Denmark! :^)

Allison E. -- Freestyle Cardigan Knitting - I will knit a cardigan, roughly based on Laura Chau's basic top-down raglan. I may add shaping, vary the borders, or use some kind of alternate closure like toggles or ties. I might even add crocheted edging. Who knows? It's an adventure.
 Allison KD -- I will be knitting a pair of boot socks, the Eesti Trail Hiking Socks by Nancy Bush from Favorite Socks. I've never knit a pair of socks with fair-isle... plus they have a snowflake, very wintry, and I'm making them out of Canadian Alpaca. :)
Allison Lane -- As before but I didn't type my site in correctly and it didn't link :-P Not a good start!
Allison Lane -- Scroll Lace Scarf by Ysolda Teague. This is a challenge for me and I will be really going for it as I actually need to finish it in 13 days not 17 as it's for my friend as a birthday present onthe 25th. I may be biting off more than I can knit!
 Allison M-J -- Normally, this project wouldn't be a challenge but my family will be in town on vacation for most of this time, so I think it counts! Whilst not sightseeing, I will be knitting up a cabled newsboy cap. I made this once for a friend of a friend and want one for myself!

 Allison S -- I'm going to knit a custom designed Christmas stocking.
 Allison Togstad -- The Palmer Hat by Laura Todd, Spindrift Designs. It is a cabled hat with ear flaps desired by my daughter. I thought it would be good to complete it before the heat of Summer!
AllyChew -- I'm going to be knitting little stuffed bunnies to give to children in need. I'm not a very good knitter, so this will be a challenge for me! I'm using Bernat Baby Jacquard on size 4 needles.
Allyson D -- Lion Brand's Portland Cardigan - besides having never done button holes or collars, the pattern isn't all that difficult. Actually finishing will be the challenge.
Allyson Donahoe -- Fair Isle socks

Allyson Reid -- I am knitting the Grrlfriend Market Tote from Ravelry! I have decided to use plarn, so I am going to have to make that before I begin knitting!
ALM -- I will attempt the Renaissance Sweater from the Fall 2009 issue of Knitty, in Cascade 220 Superwash, Color 879 (a nice wine color). I've done many socks but never knit a sweater for myself. (We don't talk about the sweater I crocheted. Not good for anyone with curves. Or a chest.)
AlpacaEnvy -- Cottage Vest pattern by Kim Smith. Using Misti Alpaca Worsted 4ply.
Alvine -- lace neck scarf
Aly -- Geodesic Cardigan by Connie Chang Chinchio working with Knit Picks Palette in Garnet Heather :D First sweater! Eeee!

Alycia Grieco -- A putty colored cashmere lace cowl. I'm scared to death!
 Alynxia -- Maple Leaf Forever Socks Pattern: Regent Man's Socks No. 2065 (from Hand Knit Socks by Regent, Vol. No. 20) Yarn: Cables & Lace Lizard Toes, Beltane; Sandnes Garn Lanett, Black; Patons Scotch 3-ply, White Needles: 2.25mm Maple Leaf will be intarsia'd in white and outlined with black embroidery against the Red/White Handdyed yarn.
alyse -- I am making the Paper Dolls sweater designed by Kate Davies. I am using Koigu KPM Merino yarn. I do not plan on taking the gold on this, however I hope to not be disqualified for incompletion. This is a very lofty goal for me in such a short time b/s i tend to opt for perfection over speed.
Alyson Hobbs -- Childrens sweater made with a rolled colar and seamless, top-down pattern (modified from sweaters for everyone by Mary Rich Goodwin)using Hacho Merino Wool.
Alyssa -- I'm going to knit a T-Rex doll. I've wanted to make one and design it, so, here I go! The perfect excuse.

 Alyssa G. -- I have been working on a checkered baby blanket since August (it was my second project ever, and I got in way over my head). So, my goal is to finally finish it.
Amanda -- Le Massif from Dale book #8501
Amanda -- the Charade socks in Classic Elite Alpaca Sox. I seem incapable of finishing a pair of sox and I love this yarn, so i'm hoping this gets me really motivated!
amanda -- Aeolian in Briar Rose Angel Face, largest size
 Amanda -- Baby layette

Amanda -- Make my second ever sock.
Amanda Barnett -- Project: #29 Wrap with Belt from Vogue Winter 09/10 Yarn: Malabrigo Worsted in Ibiza
amanda black -- Afghan knitted in Oregon with some lovely mohair hand dyed in Canada and Manos del Uruguay silk/merino blend, for a properly international Olympic spirit.
Amanda Davis -- To finish all UFO's while keeping up with homework. This includes the girls' sweaters, and the Chirstmas socks for Austin, Kevin and Mike. Also included are the beaded bags for Brooke and the girls.
Amanda Doherty -- My first sweater!!! A "Guinness" sweater, top down roll neck for my hubby... cause he's waited five years. It's a porter brown merino/alpaca body with a creamy white collar and cuffs.

Amanda H. -- Dragonfly Socks - it usually takes me at least a month to complete a pair of socks.
Amanda Murray -- I am very new to colorwork and it has resulted in a whole lot of ripping back and frustration. I've finally started to get the hang of it, so I'm going to challenge myself with Bea Ellis's, The Skier Hat. Let the games begin! And, Thanks Stephanie!
Amanda Pollard -- Baby Bear from Itty Bitty Toys in Noro Kureyon
 Amanda Weir -- The Onerva Shawl. I have tried (at least three times) to knit this, it has always beaten me. This will be the time that I win.
Amber -- Ingenue by Wendy Bernard - Ultra Alpaca

 amber -- francie socks. while i have knit basic socks before i'm excited by this pattern with new-to-me shaping. also- they will be a present for my mom since she loved "a tree grows in brooklyn" and she needs some knit love.
 Amber Diel -- Team Principessa: Anne Hanson's Trevi shawl, as large as I can make it with 1200 yards of Mountain Colors laceweight.
Ameleh -- I wasn't going to do this because I am in the middle of much baby knitting but I got knitty today and MUST knit Skew for the olympics. Will be STR since I have a whole closet of it but don't know what color yet.
Amelia Sternitzky -- I am an intermediate knitter who is in need of some new socks. I have up to this point only ever completed one pair successfully and it has been over 6 months since that happened. During the course of these Knitting Olympics I plan to cast on and complete my second pair. Wish me luck!
amotae -- I made a baby elf-hat :))

Amy -- The Lelah top, with some modifications for shaping, and either wide straps, or short sleeves.
 Amy -- I'm making the Marsan Watchcap, an emergency knit for my boyfriend who requested a new hat before going skiing this weekend.
Amy -- Sock Yarn Sock Monkey from "Itty Bitty Toys" by Susan B. Anderson Yarn: Lovesticks Merino/Tencel fingering weight (Monkey Shines colorway)
Amy -- I'll be knitting up my next design: Tentative name "Diana's V-Neck", but maybe something snappier will occur to me?
 Amy -- Gail (aka Nightsongs)

Amy -- I am going to finish a garter stitch double stranded afghan for my husband which has been on the needles for at least four years. It is a challenge to even contemplate completion of this uber boring, laborious, heavy blankie. Onward!
Amy Toft -- Arnhild's eight pointed star mittens and hat--properly alpine
Amy Abbott -- Owls, a sweater by Kate Davies. Off to train... er, swatch!
 Amy Artisan -- Attempting sweater #3: The Tea Leaves Cardigan in green...aka Green Tea
Amy Carlson -- Knitted Bunny, done with dpns.

 Amy Cordero -- "Shaped Denim Jacket" from Debbie Bliss' "Celtic Knits".
 Amy Crockett -- Dale of Norway Vancouver 2010. I'm working the shawl collar version, written for Daletta; but in Falk. A simple design, as far as olympic sweaters go--made knitting olympics worthy by the fact that I run a yarn shop; therefore having no time to knit!
 Amy Davis -- Raspberry Layers by StolenStitches. Sweater in 17 days, never done crochet cast on or wrap and turns. This is going to be a challenge! Knit on!
Amy Fratto -- Sumptuously soft scarf from odd ball knitting.
Amy Green -- 2 dog sweaters, both knit with Imagination Yarn from Knit Picks, one in Frog Prince and the other in Mermaid :)

Amy H. -- Feminine Flair
Amy Heinen -- Touch of Lace Fingerless Gloves (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/a-touch-of-lace-fingerless-gloves), my first attempt at a) using DPNs, b) doing any knitting in the round, c) lacework.
Amy in San Diego -- Monkey socks (knitty.com) with Malabrigo sock yarn
 Amy J -- "Feather Duster" by Susan Lawrence. My goal is to complete the pattern as written during the Olympics (total rows/sts). Any adjustments (larger/longer) will be after the Olympics.
Amy Jo M. -- February Lady Sweater in Araucania Nature Wool. If I cross the finish line in time, this will be (by far) my fastest time knitting a sweater.

Amy Kilian -- I am spinning some natural dark brown yak fiber into a two ply sock yarn and knitting a pair of plain-vanilla socks. I have (admittedly) already spun up a little to see what the WPI would be both as a single and plied, and knit a mini swatch to be sure I'm satisfied with the fabric. I was pretty happy with the result, so, it's a go!
Amy LeBeau -- First time knitting a PAIR of socks with 2 circulars needles. Have only knitted several socks before (we won't talk about pairs of socks). Using Tofutsies and #1 needles.
Amy Lu -- I am going to knit a lacy baktus out of mini mochi. Not a complicated pattern at all, but it is a garter stitch shawl made on size 1 needles. Oh, and I'll be volunteering at an orphanage in Mexico for 8 of the 17 days (packing and traveling the other 9). My main challenge will be time.
Amy Metzendorf -- Valley Yarns F-9 Fountain Lace Scarf Pattern: http://www.yarn.com/product/webs-knitting-patterns-valley-yarns-f-9-fountain-lace-scarf/
 Amy Reimann -- http://www.fibertrends.com/product/203886/AC59/_/AC59_Swirls_Hat_by_Carolyn_Doe Yarn: Alberta-spun worsted bought on Calgary vacation in deep purple and white, accent color Ultra Alpaca gray

Amy S. -- WIP wrassling. A pentathlon of projects, all of which have stalled at various stages. 1. Night Cap 2. Margaret Tudor 3. Scarf Cocktail Necklace 4. The Miles and Miles of Bloody Ribbing Sweater (the marathon portion) 5. Unravelling Tubey
Amy Stanton -- Whisper Cardigan
Amy Stender -- Trying to start and complete as many projects as I can. My goal is: Quinn Cabled Bag, Wintergreen Stranded Mittens, a sweater for my cat.
Amy Stephenson -- Lace and Cable Socks from "Socks From the Toe Up," a challenge since I've never completed a toe-up sock. Also a challenge because I have a simultaneous summerweight cardigan under way.
Amy Watson -- http://carissaknits.blogspot.com/2008/10/heelhead-scarf.html The healhead hooded scarf. It will be a challenge for me as it will be my first cable project.

 Amy Zahorian -- Blue Moon Fibers Sock that Rock Sock club January 2010 sock. I have never knit two socks in 17 days before.
 amyKnitty -- due to my own stupidity, RSI is preventing me from knitting [unless I want never to knit or work on the computer again]. therefore, I am going to handspindle 3 oz of tussah that's been waiting for me to pay attention to it. and see a doctor about the hand thing. this is my pledge.
amysue -- Amaryllis Mittens. I purchased the kit for these back when you were deciding which mittens to make. The additional challenge will be we have a weeks vacation in the middle here somewhere. Yikes!
Ana -- A queen sized blanket knit in two colors of worsted weight wool, 9 squares making a Sierpinski Carpet design.
 Ana Clerc -- Finish Little Bubbles baby sweater, and design and finish a heavily cabled cowl that I will call "Wine Dark Sea." All while caring for a terribly teething baby who wants to nurse all the time, and homeschooling a 6-year old. Glutton for punishment.

Ana Gioupi -- 116-6 Mittens with pattern in ”Karisma” by DROPS design.
Anakalia -- Rav ID: Anakalia I WILL knit the Honeybee Cardigan. After knitting all 2 " of the body, I realized I used the wrong needle size and ripped it out. I will cast on again Friday night.
Anamarie R. Kolden -- A baby surprise sweater. This is intimidating to me because I am planning on using Koigu which started its knitted life as a baby blanket - which a moth ate a hole in before I could give it to the new mother. Baby was born Dec. 1, and I HAVE to knit something to replace that blanket!!I first have to de-Ramen the Koigu (it's all curly from being knit previously).
Anastasia -- Wintergreen (mittens) by Kate Gilbert
Anastasia Cenczyk -- Wool Leaves by Jared Flood

Andi -- Fisherman's Rib Jacket by by Lori Versaci in a beautiful Blue Katia Danubio. Now let's see if I can finish this!
Andi -- The Kalahari Tote from Interweave Knits Summer 2009. It's going to be a challenge for me because of all of the colors, and the unique construction!
Andrea -- Two-toned, knee-high bed socks designed on the fly.
Andrea -- My project is finishing an eteeernal blanket for my son. It's mostly knitted (by my mother), but I need to assemble it (it's made up of different-sized rectangles), make an 80km round trip to get more of the same yarn to sew it and make a border, then sew it together and actually knit the border... It may not sound like much, but since these weeks I'll also be working about 14 hours a day Monday t
andrea -- my first PAIR of socks. Pattern: Sunday Swing pattern by Kristel Nyberg. Yarn: Claudia Hand Painted Yarns fingering weight in Mudslide (greens and browns). For my mom. the plan was to try to knit them before I see her in March anyway, so this will put a(n olympic) fire under me.

Andrea -- Whistler. Dale of Norway. My children won't eat for 16 days.
Andrea @ Let Me Knit! -- I have a lace christening shawl to knit and a log-cabin quilt to make in the next two weeks, but the second I saw the Skew sock pattern on Knitty I had to sign up!
Andrea Andrachuk -- Green raglan sweater in cuzco for myself. farily plain with cabeled bottom.
Andrea Desjarlais -- French Press Felted Slippers. I've never done a washing machine felting project before--the challenge here is not so much the time involved, but mastering a new technique and actually completing the project successfully before the Olympics are over. Also, since I'm leaving the country on Feb. 26 I really need to be done by then, which decreases my available time.
Andrea Ludwig -- Liesl for my daughter, done in Wollmeise Molly colour Neptun

Andrea Murray -- A lace scarf in vibrant green, my challenge is to FINISH it rather than start anther five projects at the same time !
AndreaM -- Mandarin Petit Colorful Knit Heart Sweater for my 4 year old daughter. I love all the colourwork and think it will make my project just the right level of challenge.
andsewtoknit -- Roo size 28"
Andy Lawson -- Slanting Gretel Tee
 Anelabean -- A scarf patter I found on Ravelry: Falling Water I believe it's called. It's not all that complicated, but as I've been doing nothing but crochet baby blankets for a year, a relatively simple, yet interesting, knit scarf seems like the way to get back into knitting.

Anette Hennerström -- I'm making two baby sweaters for two sets of friends expecting babies in April. Garter stitch in beige with crocheted edge in yellow or red.
 Angela -- My own cardigan but based on the saddle shoulder from The Knitter Handy Book of Sweater Patterns. Cascade 220, size 8 needles. About a Large size.
 Angela -- Fiber Trends Felted Clogs
 Angela -- I am knitting size 16 mens' argyle socks for my hubby. Because of a nightmare of a computer crash THE DAY BEFORE THE TORCH WAS LIT, I am just now enlisting (if I can).
 Angela -- Knitting Personal Footprint socks with my handspun yarn :)

Angela -- Laminaria Shawl--I hope it doesn't kick my butt.
 Angela Archer -- I'm going to make a sweater...my first wool sweater. I'm either making the Allegan Cardigan from "Knitter's Book of Wool" or the Placed Cable Aran from Interweave Knits.
 Angela Brinkman -- Punta Yarns Cardigan with merisof handpaint in a varigated purple. My first garment with full sleeves!
Angela Hockabout -- I've got a newborn baby. I need a new project like a need a hole in the head. I'll be happy if I could finish a simple cable scarf that I was going to make for a friend for Christmas. That and a sock (note, not pair of socks) that I started last fall. If I finish the scarf, that would be a miracle.
 Angela Irwin -- The Clock Sweater Vest from the Folk Vests book.

Angela Litzinger -- I know it seems small, but in my life, it's big! I am making "Chevron Love" mittens. With all my life and all it's crazy, keeping the 9 balls of yarn tamed will be a challenge, especially with my lap usually so full of a first grader. ;o) An added challenge is that they are actually for ME, and it will be FINISHED with ALL the tails woven in. I hate to weave in ends, but love color work.
Angela Steed -- to finish 4 wips. A fan and feather scarf, a market bag, a knit one below scarf and a shrug.
Angela Williams -- Pullover sweater in Noro Taiyo. Pattern will be customized from one of the pullovers in Jane Ellison's "Knitting Noro".
angelabryan -- I propose to knit boyfriend socks, this will be a challenge as he has huge, hobbit size in proportion to body, feet but is lovely otherwise. Plus there are lots of other projects I'm dying to knit at the moment, so will take discipline and perceverance.
Angelia -- Norwegian Lusekofte in red from KnitPicks.

Angelia Batson -- I will knit a Clapotis to replace the one I gave my step-mother when my father died suddenly last September. The first one took me 3 months to knit.
angelibs -- I'll be making the wood hollow vest. I might also make a couple of other things, but I think it will be a challenge for me to finish just the vest.
angi -- I'm choosing to revise a pattern i've designed--a capelet that involves short rows and lots of shaping: a designer's challenge!
Angie Fetters -- Spring Forward Sock Pattern by Linda Welch Melody Superwash Fingering - Blue-green colorway
 Anisa -- I recently acquired a tapestry loom and I don't know how to weave... my project is: weave something. Ok, so it's not knitting, but it will be a challenge!

Anita -- Alpaca Sox Lace Legwarmers - in RED! http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/alpaca-sox-legwarmers
 Anita -- "pretty thing" neck cowl done in Manos silk and wool
Anita Reynolds -- Rosy Fingered Dawn Blackberry ridge by Hazel Carter: http://www.blackberry-ridge.com/rosyshwl.htm
 Anita Salmon -- Digitessa socks - a design by Yarnissima that is so complex looking it makes me think of a black diamond ski run
 AnitaMayKnit -- Chic Knits Eyelet Cardi, some mods.

Anj and Sue -- Anj is knitting Dale of Norway's Ingeborg. Sue is knitting a sweater vest from the Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns. It will be rough.. as we also need to move before 4/1.
Anja -- I'm going to knit an Icelandic Lopi circular yoke sweater. If I can find the pattern. It's somewhere in the house.
Ann -- Debbie Bliss "Win" from the Debbie Bliss Luxury Collection. Using Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweed in color #9 (demin blue). Started during the Opening Ceremonies! Trying to get this project completed and still go to work every day!
Ann Bain -- Deidre from Rowan book using Rowan felted tweed in dusty rose
Ann Bel. -- Time for this lady to join the fun. I'll be attempting Anne Hanson's Trevi shawl, using my own merino/tencel handspun. Haven't made a full-sized shawl in lace before.

 Ann Collins -- Crest of the Waves scarf. Pattern downloaded from Ball and Spindle web site. Using Blue Moon yarn in Ravenscroft.
Ann Demeranville -- Cashmere lace scarf
Ann French -- Shalom - because I think I can and I have the yarn and the challenge will be to make it fit!!
Ann Gaspari -- Either Cropped Cardi or a pair of sox, can't decide. Either will be a challenge to finish in 17 days!
Ann Hefenieder -- Kimono wrap sweater

ann Leiboh -- The Waltz by Sarah Dupuis- lace scarf I have had my first ball of cashmere, lace weight, for more than a month. I have searched for a pattern that I like and that I could add beads to and that wouldnt' be totally overwhelming. I think this will work and being in "the knitting olympics" should give me the incentive I need to not let it become a UFO. I can do this, I will do this, I am going for
 Ann M-D -- A cloche hat for my daughter: a challenge for me as I need to adapt/rewrite the pattern.
Ann McDonald -- East Meets West Satchel. Colorwork, Intarsia, size 1 needles...oh my!
Ann McNitt -- Socks for my son. I'm still learning, and we have 5 special needs kids at home, so this is definitely a challenge!
ann schoss -- Wallaby sweater for a child.

Ann Seely -- I am knitting my first garment - sleeveless wrap top. YAY!
Ann Skoe -- Those "Skew" socks look interesting on the Knitty site. http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter09/PATTskew.php Besides, the name is pretty close to my name (pronounced "sko-e"). I'm gonna make some Skewy Skoe Socks.
 Ann T -- Either a knitted/fulled bag or a pair of fingerless mitts - the thumbs have always caused me issues.
Ann Wood -- Icebreaker Hat. Designed by Eric Robinson in the book 99 Yarns and Counting More Designs from the Green Mountain Spinnery.
 Ann-Marie MacKay -- I am Knitting Amy King's "Oatmeal Sweater" as seen in the Winter 2009 Spin Off

Anna -- Ishbel beret by Ysolda. This is take 5 so hopefully it will succeed!
Anna -- I am going to knit a rug, based on the pattern "Handspun Spiral Rug" from the book "Knitted Rugs", using strips of wool rags.
Anna Ault -- I want to be an Olympic Finisher! I have three large UFO's that I want to finish during the games. A lace scarf, a lace shawl with pearls, and a afghan.
Anna D'Andrea -- Owls sweater by Kate Davis http://needled.wordpress.com/designs/
Anna D. -- 2nd sock of toe-up cable socks. I did the first half of sock 1 in a week, but it's taken 3 months to do the leg. I'd like to finish sock 2 in less than 3 weeks, which will be a challenge. I'm slow.

Anna E. -- pair of socks
Anna H. -- Haruni shawl
Anna Jane -- My very first intarsia project! Yipes! It's the very beautiful Blooming Cotton Scarf, from Interweave Knits (Spring 2009) by Eunny Jang. 400 stitches to cast on, and I can't wait to get started. Good luck to every one else! Citius, Altius Fortius!
Anna Karras -- I am a beginning knitter. My project is going to be Flower Basket Lace Shawl by Evelyn A. Clark. I am making it as a wedding present for a friend getting married in April.
Anna Kristín Jónsdóttir -- A sweater for my son. Loosely based upon the Snowflake sweater in Knitting for him by Martin Storey. Intend to do the knitting in the round and steeking. Still thinking about how to work decraeses for the neckline. Working with purple yarn from stash and will try to find some grey that I know I have somewhere for the pattern. Wish all participant luck and happy knitting

Anna L -- The Manly Sweater by Kate Wisson from Stitch n' Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook by Debbie Stoller.
anna mac -- To finish half my UFO pile. This includes knitting, spinning and felting. I pair of mittens, 2 hats, 4 oz of silk/baby camel to spin so I can finish knitting a wrap, 8 oz of silk/merino to finish spinning a yarn, felting a pair of yak/shetland wool ski booties . Love and peace :)
Anna Piranha -- A baktus inspired scarf of worsted weight wool, with a ruffle or other decorative element picked up and knitted after the body.
Anna Santomero -- Plum Frost Pullover
Anna Strom -- My project will be a Travelling Woman Shawl, from the pattern found on Ravelry. It will be my first lace project, and one I hope to wear later this year when I will be doing some traveling for training as a Dharma Teacher for my Buddhist church.

 Anna Wukich -- Ulmus shawl
Anna-Lisa Kanick -- I will be knitting the Sleepy Hollow socks (making them knee high so I can wear them with my short cowboy boots. Bluemoon, Socks That Rock, Rare Gem
 Anna-Liza Armfield -- 2 pairs of worsted weight socks. I've never finished even one pair in under a month!
Annalea -- Paton's Easy Hoodie in Rowan Plaid for my 10-year-old son (who is very nearly the same age as Hank :o). Yes, it's chunky yarn . . . but I've got five home-schooled children ten and under, and finishing this will be Olympian. ;o)
Annastasia -- Shipwreck Shawl from Knitty.com

AnnBan -- Patons Bohemian, done in Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick. My 1st attempt at a garment with shaping (armholes, neckline). Debating whether to up the difficulty by picking instead of throwing.
AnnDS -- I will be making the Bird in Hand mittens by Kate Gilbert (in honor of the host country.
Anne -- I'm going to knit a fairly easy afghan, but it is huge and will take many skeins of yarn. Let the games begin.
Anne -- A self designed vest in worsted weight wool. I let myself swatch in advance because I'm designing and knitting it in the appointed 17 days and I do have to work occasionally. Should be interesting, ready set go!
anne -- five socks to go with five singles that need mates and a hat for my husband

Anne -- Fernfrost, from Knitspot!
Anne B -- I am doing a UFO relay. Finishing on project after another. 3 pairs on socke, a top down pullover, a Alice Starmore Oregon vest, Noras Sweater, etc. I'll see how far I get.
 Anne Berk -- Decathalon: 10 projects during the Olympics. 1 sweater (Helleborus) 2 hats (both "Quincy" pattern), 2 argyle socks, 1 moebius scarf, and 4 argyle coffee cup sleeves.
Anne Berman-Waldorf -- Modern Quilt Wrap
 Anne Corbin -- Lion brand Extra Easy, Extra Fabulous Sweater (my first sweater after several baby sweater failures...)

 Anne D -- Citron, from Knitty Winter 09, in Hand Maiden Mini Maiden bought on holiday in Canada last year.
Anne D -- Dragon Melody Shawl
Anne Farrell -- http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring08/PATTlaceribbon.html Started during the opening ceremonys using Knitpicks Gloss Lace and size 4 needles. I'll be knitting while watching and during my play rehearsal. Heres to hoping I have the attention span to not totally botch the lace.
Anne Heinle -- intarsia scarf "Snowflake" by Eunny Jang
 Anne K -- Vintage Velvet - Scarf Styles, knit with Muench Touch Me red yarn I unraveled from a sweater I bought at a thrift store. Been meaning to do this project for a very very long time.

 Anne Knight -- Zimmerman's Baby Surprise Jacket. My first sweater!
 Anne Littlebird -- An Aphrodite Shawl by Sivia Harding for my best friend. WIth my schedule the next two weeks I might just be crazy. But I'll do it for Stephanie!
Anne O'Nymous -- I am an obsessive, although not very daring knitter. I am taking on http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/garden-of-alla-shawl by Suzy Crancer in Curious Creek Fiber's Wasonga yarn in the Emerald City colorway. Oh, my.
Anne Robinson -- Willow Herb Mittens Langat Ja Onjeet Lapasiin
Anne S -- http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter09/PATTpyroclastic.php Never done anything other than plain heel flap... this should be interesting! The green Fiberspates I got at Knit 1 in Edinburgh should be just about right for this.

Anne Ulanov -- FabuKnits cardigan
Anne Wuethrich -- afghan for my son who won't turn up his thermostat past 62
Anne-Marie L. -- Dipped Infinity Scarf, by Laura Chau, using the Tanis Fiber Arts kit
Annee -- I'll be finishing up 5 UFO's, including a sweater for my husband, a pair of felted slippers, an Armando hat, an Oat Couture vest and a sock.
Annette -- Vilai Socks by Cookie A. This is a challeng for me because I've only knit one pair of socks so far and they took me six months because I didn't knit them exclusively.

Annette -- Baktus in Interlacements Tiny Toes - Color 207: Turkish Carpet.
Annette K-J -- As many pairs of socks that I can make using only stash yarn.
Annick Willemans -- Lace Shawl
Annie -- Smokin' jacket, in Bartlett Yarns 3-ply. Why is it an Olympian project for me? Mostly because I've yet to knit something for my husband of 10+ years that we're both really happy with. I hope this will break the pattern!
Annie -- To complete as many Nordic style stranded knitting projects as I can!

annie -- EZ's rib warmer in unspun Icelandic. It may be just garter, but for me this has knitting and time challenges...not to mention being intimidated by this gorgeous fiber that I have just looked at in my stash for over a year. I don't want to do anything bad with it. I am so excited...let the games begin!
 Annie -- Veronik Avery's Ski Jacket from Knitting Classic Style, in Imperial Stock Ranch's beautiful Lopi yarn.
Annie C -- A pair of child sized socks for my high-school roommate's daughter. Who will become a big sister soon.
Annie Chastain -- Urbanite sweater for Hubby - I won the pattern and yarn from the Twist site and haven't dared to try it yet!
Annie Kang -- Haruni by Emily Ross (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/haruni) A triangular lace shawl. I always liked it, but was too wussy to try it. This seems like a good time!

 Annie Schneider -- I will be attempting to complete the V-Neck Neckdown Cardigan for Women #994 by Knitting Pure & Simple in an Ella Rae worsted weight yarn. Since I do work full-time outside the home, this will be an undertaking of Olympic magnitude.
Annie Schneider -- So, I planned to knit a sweater and in the midst of casting on during the opening ceremonies, it became abundantly clear to me that my team needs me elsewhere. ALL the visitors to my house professed a profound need for handknitted hats like the Americans were wearing. So, I'm taking one for the team changing events to knit 6 hats. Off to buy yarn-- I LOVE to be needed.
Annie Tarbox -- I'll be doing the Paton's "Must-Have Cardigan." I'm a little late to the party, but I had a lot of socks to knit first...
 AnnieBeeKnits -- A Multnomah shawl, made with my very own handspun. I'm a total newb at spinning, so this is my first project made with my own yarn, and only my second actual batch of yarn ever.
 Annika Barranti -- I will design and knit a baby sweater. The actual project is not much of a challenge for me (especially since I intend for the sweater to be quite simple) but getting it done while caring for the baby (and her older brother) ratchets it up to Nearly Impossible.

annypurls -- Modified Sesame (from neoknits)sweater for myself and a mini version for my daughter.
Anotheryarn -- Gilmore Vest - adpated for fit and gauge
 Anthea Benson -- Forest Canopy Shawl using Impulse of Delight (from Whistler, B.C.) merino-silk in Blues Rock colourway. Let the games begin!!
 Antonia -- Aeolian Shawl from Knitty with beautiful merino/silk laceweight from Squoosh fiberarts.
antonia -- Finishing 7 pairs of socks. Any pattern, wearable by an adult, and finished in PAIRS - no Dobby socks. I'm tired of having a ridiculously large sock stash and severe second sock syndrome.

 Aporanee Schauer -- I am knitting "Gathering Intentions" by Fiona Ellis" with some mods. I am cardiganizing with a zipper and adding ribbing. In Have You Any Wool Lux Worsted colorway Lone Star. Team Yarnsnobs in the Ravelympics
April -- Shalom in Ecological Wool. Haven't knit since the baby was born eight months ago, time to get my act together!
April -- Oh Canada by Anne Hanson.
April Edwards -- knitted horsie doll for my new neice.
April King -- February lady's sweater - I've been dying to make this sweater!

 April Lombardi -- Nicky Epstein's Tree of Life Afghan
Ara Welch -- 1. Quant http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter07/PATTquant.html 2. Montnomah http://helloknitty.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/multnomah.pdf 3. finishing frenzy: if I finish the first two I hurry to finish as many wips as possible
 Aranknitwit (aka Linda) -- I plan to cast on and knit Ann Hanson's Cluaranach lace stole. It will be a challenge for me to complete in 17 days, but I'll give it my best and go for the gold!
Arden -- Two-at-a-time toe-up socks (pattern: Azure)
Ardis -- I've never knit anything for hubby, so the challenge for me is to blow through a ton of stockinette for him at a gauge of 28 x 40 on my Addi laceweights for a vest he requested. Happy Valentine's Day, honey!

ari -- a pi shawl, from knitter's review, in knitpicks laceweight, sky blue. I've swatched, and made mistakes on every single row. So, my Olympic goal is going to be like one of those skiing things- where precision counts as much as speed.
Ariana Howland -- Owlet sweater. Pattern by Kate Davies. Making the baby owlet in size 5. Why it's an olympic challenge: I have a very active almost 2 year old and I'm trying to sell my house. I haven't finished anything in forever! I will finish this!
Ariel -- Just Enough Ruffles. Just enough of a challenge for a slow knitter.
Arlene -- My challenge is to complete an Argus Shawlette by Wendy Johnson.
 Arlene Jacobson -- Knitty (current issue) Citroen Shawl, knit in Ballerina by Fiesta yarn with a size 4 needle

 Arlene Tomnuk -- hmmm, my new sock pattern from BMFA. I will choose the pattern that challenges me the most Cascadia by Sivia Harding.
 Arlin Chondro -- Guinan hat by Yarn Abuse using two colors specially dyed by Sharon of threeirishgirls.com for Team Sheepnuts. Design a fingerless mittens.
Artmom -- Socks. The time pressure is the real challenge for me.
 Ashlee -- The "Smokin'" jacket from The Son of Stitch'n bitch for my father, in a lovely grey eco wool. I am not sure that it will be quite as challenging as it should be, but I decided that poor Dad was really neglected. The last time I made him something it was for the last winter olympics! Everyone seems get things but him. This one is for him!
Ashley -- Re-creating a pair of selbuvotter mittens, based on a single remaining mitten made by relatives in Norway in the aftermath of WWII as a thank-you gift for the clothing/supplies sent by American relatives.

Ashley -- The Seascape Stole in Malabrigo Laceweight that I meant to make for my grandma's 75th birthday - which was, um, a year and a half ago. I've done lots of lace, but this will be my first lace project done in actual laceweight. Combine that with my crazy work schedule, and I've got myself quite the challenge!
Ashley Bissonnette -- "Enchanting Scarf" A scarf that challenged me to do SSK O.o With delicious chained yarn! ^o^ b
Ashley Black -- A beaded evening bag. Intended for my sis-in-law to be for her wedding on June 5th, 2010.
Ashley Lang -- Chevron scarf with handspun yarn.
ashpags -- I'm going to start and finish a scarf. This will require being monogamous, and not getting bored halfway through, as I am very prone to do...

Astri -- Multonomah scarf/shawl, and other UFOs.
Audrey Barr -- I am a fairly new knitter, 2 scarves and three hats, so I'm going to do Sweetgeorgia Yarn's ballard slouch hat. It involves new techniques for me that I've been learning here and there.
audrey murray -- a pair of men.s socks(and maybe a couple of unfinished pairs of socks as well I have them all lined up on the couch beside me and my black lab, Rocky)
Audrey Paquin -- I am knitting the Kerrera hoodie by Gudrun Johnston using Briggs & Little Tuffy in Greystone colorway.
Audrey R. -- Coraline by Ysolda Teague

AuntieJen -- Ingenue
auntiemichal -- Since I have always suffered from Startitis and had difficulty completing projects, my challenge is to finish everything that's on needles now: two pair of socks, two vests, and a pair of clogs. And whatever else turns up! I think there's a dishcloth or two...
AuntyNin -- "Socks for Bigfoot" (socks for a dear friend with size 13WW feet)
 AuntyTink -- I am knitting gloves.
Austin Val -- A sweater for my almost 4 year old Goddaughter.

Avedaggio -- Going to spin 3 ply sock yarn from fiber I got at SOAR 2009, and then knit it into knee-high socks. Pattern yet to be decided; I may just pick something pretty from Barbara Walker's stitch book.
Awfulknitter -- A pair of mittens - my first proper colorwork project! They will have Frankenmitten-style stars on the front, a Sanquahar pattern on the palm, and ravens on the thumb (if they'll fit).
Ayron -- Blue and black striped pillow covers for my couch. I think it will be a challenge to finish them in 17 days since I tend to start a lot of projects and forget about them :)
Ayse -- A pair of toe-up socks with a cabled heart pattern and the structure of Chevrolace, in Artyarns Ultramerino 4 (color 115).
Åsa Tricosa -- 1. Design and knit a 4ply scarf with a nice,squishy texture. 2. Design and knit one glove. That should be a little more than enough...

Baa -- I'm doing a kit: Humbug fingerless gloves (flat knit) from The Wool Sanctuary (UK). Halfway through I'm going to a Knitting in the Round workshop at baa ram ewe in Leeds, so hope I don't get DISTRACTED!
 bachtosocks -- Star Crossed Slouchy Beret (my 2nd cabling project!)
Baraka -- I'm attempting my first lace shawl. In honor of our hostess, that will be the Snowdrop shawl, made up in Lulu's Yarns "Marinella" - 60% Sea Cell, 40% silk. I have no idea of the colorway, but it's a luscious shimmery green. Confession - I tried to start this in July during a trip to Europe, but so much was happening that I couldn't concentrate on it. The hard cider at London Knits didn't hel
 Barb -- Planning to cast on and complete a long wide black scarf - 'complete' being the hard part! the olympics being the incentive I need to finish a project.
 Barb Cooper -- I am undertaking my first attempt at lace knitting. Still picking out my pattern because...well...I'm scared and it seems a little overwhelming. But, in my typical fashion, I have bought some Malabrigio Lace yarn with no designated purpose. Think of me like the Jamaican bobsledders --anything is possible!!

 Barb ER -- The Percy Shawl (from A Bit of Knit) in hand-dyed and handspun Blue-Face Leicester
barb g -- Knit a Baby Surprise Jacket for baby K. Last one took me over a month, so it's a challenge for me!
Barb Hopkins -- Socks - a whole pair. Not challenging, I know. But add in the 70 hr a week job babysitting people testing software 2,000 miles from where I live? I hope to watch at least one hockey game. I'd love to actually see countries I care about play, but I'd settle for any hockey.....
 Barb L -- Alhambra by Anne Hanson ::gulp::
 Barb Moff -- Scarf of handspun milk protein,silk,wool. Pattern, Wave stitch. Not hard, but need a long scarf.

Barb S. -- Not 100% sure but will probably be knitting for charity - a group I work with is making 8"x8" squares for a blanket for the homeless.
 Barb Wilk -- The "Just Enough Ruffles" scarf. probably in a soft green silk blend. I know it doesn't sound all that challenging, but I work 50 hours from M-F and go to school on S-S from 9AM to 5PM, sooooooooo if I limit my sleep, housework, cooking and interaction with my friends and family to 4 hours a day, I should be able to do it!
 Barbara -- I will be winning the gold by knitting two pair of socks, one for me and one for my daughter.
Barbara -- A basketweave shawl. I started one months ago and pulled it apart because the pattern was to difficult to follow. Starting over with an easier pattern. Nevertheless the finished shawl is 66" by 19" and it will probably takes me years!
Barbara -- A lovely roll brim hat with little sewn-on sparkleys for my daughter. This should be do-able and I'd never get the sparkleys on without this challenge. AND THEN ... I'm sitting down to get as close to finished as possible on the Moderne Log Cabin. Feeling a bit like a bobsled team from Jamaica; happy just to be here!

 Barbara -- Stranded mittens with birds in trees knit on them, Yarn: Baby Dale
Barbara -- Knit one complete sock. Given my current sock pace and my attention level, this, sadly enough, will be a challenge. (By the way, my sister, Kathy Gifford, put me up to this. She not only made me aware of the Knitting Olympics, but has been kind enough to remind me seven times to sign up.)
Barbara -- Traveler's Jacket pattern by Debbie O'Neill in WoolEase blue This may be asking too much (to do a project designed to be worn by me), but I will try my best :)
 Barbara @ the Jersey Shore -- I'd like to make a pair of 'Fetching'. I know its not a big project, but with working and family, they should be a challenge to finish in 17 days for me!
Barbara B -- The Horseshoe Cable sweater form Green Mountain Spinnery. The only projects I have ever managed to complete in under three weeks are hats and simple scarves, so this is huge challenge for me.

Barbara Chappelle -- I am knitting the Dots and Diagonals Fair Isle pillow by Sandy Cushman.And if this beginner knitter manages that, she may try and do the second pillow that came with the pattern: Circles. I just learned how to throw and pick - Wow! So cool!
 Barbara Cooper Robb -- Frozen Leaves Shawl by Anusla, using laceweight yarn. I have never completed a shawl with laceweight yarn. This will be full-size, something like 70" across when blocked.
Barbara from Nova Scotia -- I'll be knitting Lotus from Dalegarn No.121. Gauge for this cardigan is 28sts = 4" on 3mm.
barbara harzstark -- i will knit the Pretty Little Thing. This will be a challenge as I work full time and will be away a great deal of this time also. I will be knitting it in Dream in Color Smooshy or a multi-red tones sock yarn i picked up from a local dyer in San Mateo at Nine Rubies. It could also be a scarf called Gust in the same yarns.
Barbara Hernandez -- An entire pair of socks. I've only completed one pair in my life and it took more than a year. I think this will really be a challange!! Rock on with our Socks on!! Woot!!

 Barbara M, Springfield, MA -- "Little Star Sweater" by Zoe Mellor. From "Adorable Knits for Tots" (provided the yarn I've ordered arrives in time for the opening ceremonies). The sweater is for my little grandson Sam.
Barbara Malcolm -- I'm knitting for speed here. Neck-down V Neck Shaped Cardigan in luscious Orchid Yarns with Cashmere.
Barbara Malcolm -- Neck-down V Neck Shaped Cardigan in luscious Orchid Yarns with Cashmere.
Barbara Meyers -- A Shetland lace shawl, kit purchased at Rhinebeck 2009, which has had me cowering for months. I'm ready to challenge myself!
 Barbara Moon -- Knitting Pure and Simple #221 Summer cardigan knit out of Creative Focus Silk with Jennie the Potter buttons just waiting to be sewn on before the flame goes out. While this is an easy sweater, it will be a challenge as I have never knit a sweater in less than a month.

Barbara Murray -- Striped Receiving Blanket designed by Linda Daniels from "Knit Baby Blankets".Using 3 colors of Rowan handknit dk cotton for the shifting paired stipes.
barbara parker -- An easy summer top. The challenge for me is to finish one garment out of the eight UFO'S Ihave started in the last 3years.
Barbara Poplin -- Cobweb lace shawl from Victorian Lace
 Barbara Stern -- Argus Shawlette by Wendy Johnson. I'm making this out of Knit Picks Essential Sock Yarn, color Auburn Kettle Hand Dye
BarbaraP -- I cast on a baby blanket Friday night to make for the new baby in the family, my grand neice. This is to challenge myself to get it done in a reasonable amount of time even with all the other (non knitting) stuff I need done by a very inflexible deadline. I am ashamed to admit how long I knew this baby was to be a girl and never got around to starting a project to welcome her!

bea -- I've opted to challeng myself in the category of "output". I am a woman of a certain age--that being the age where those around suddenly begin to procreate like bunnies. As such, there are 3 pending babies in my immediate circle. All three babies require immediate sweater/hat action. The challenge in short: BSJ+hat times 3 in 22 days.
Bea Demarce -- Honeycomb, textured vest from Knitty. Knit in Arequipa. Bring on the challenge! I can do it!
beadslut -- 6680 • Kurzmantel mit Lochmuster Pictured here: http://wolle-aktuell.de/.media/332900470714.png
beanz -- I'm going to knit Spillerjane's Sea Mineral Mittens, colour work eek!
bec -- satchel http://knitty.com/ISSUEsummer05/PATTsatchel.html

Becca Roy -- I will be trying to finish my first lace-weight shawl ever. I have chosen to do the Lace Shawl (#19) by Shirley Paden from Vogue Knitting Fall 2005. I live in Scotland so I won't be casting on at the same time but will adjust for time differences if that's okay. I am nervous and excited for my first Knitting Olympics!
Beccaie -- Design and knit a hat in fingering weight yarn that matches the picture in my (non-knitting) sister's brain. The challenge is pinning down the picture and translating it (if possible) into knitting. Otherwise, a hat is pretty small. It must also fit to her non-symmetrical specifications while having no seams.
 Becky -- Heather hoodie vest from Knitscene Fall 2009 First substantial cable project! Made in a cotton blend bc it's Orlando and all...
Becky -- My first ever socks, using the Brainless pattern (sorry, don't remember where I downloaded it from).
 Becky -- A pair of socks!

Becky -- Haley's Roses socks (my original design) knit for Ms. Nina in Alabama
 Becky -- Skew socks (from Knitty) in Socks that Rock Ilanaaq (the Knitting Olympics colorway)
Becky in VT -- I hope to complete A Little Something out of handspun. This will be something of a biathalon-style even since I haven't spun the fiber yet...
Becky Miller -- I'm daring to start my first pair of socks! I'm going to do a sock knit along from The Art Of Knitting 2 DVD. I can't wait!
 Becky Westgarth -- The classic Elizabeth Zimmerman February Baby sweater, knit in Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk DK. It's my first knitting Olympics (I started knitting in June 2006), and my baby daughter will be the recipient of the finished product!

 BeckyD -- Colonnade Shawl by Stephen West
BekahD -- Petal skirt from Twist Collective, size Large. Using recommended yarn (because for once it was inexpensive!) elann Sonata in a coral color and size 6-ish circs. We'll see about that after I swatch. Will require sewing up, including little fabric circles and buttons, to qualify.
 bekala -- Vine Yoke Cardigan by Ysolda Teague, in Cascade Venezia Worsted.
 Bekky Vrabel -- Saxon Double Braided Scarf on Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/saxon-double-braided-scarf I heart cables but I've never attempted one so complex so this will be a challenge and exciting!
BELLA BUCCA -- CENTRAL PARK HOODIE

 bellatulips -- Baby Cables and Big Ones Too, knit with Reynold's Soft Sea Wool. Wanted to do something lacy, but circumstances led to cables winning out this year! Go, Olympians!
bellygrace -- hat stashbusting - The Purl Beret, An Unoriginal Hat, and the Cables and Bobbles Beret. Warm heads and happy knitting for all!
Bertie -- I will try Dale Team USA 2002 sweater for my husband who has grown a little the last few months and to encourage him to loose that weight.
 bes-coates -- A chunky pullover modeled on the "Fairly Simple Fair Isle" pattern in S&B nation, but without fair isle and not a cardigan, using Knit Picks WotAB in Wine.
Beth -- Clapotis (finally!) with Knit Picks Shimmer Hand-dyed laceweight yarn

Beth -- Climbing Vines Pullover from Interweave Knits Winter 2008 issue. Knit in Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted in Whisper.
Beth -- All the UFO's in my house! Too many to list.
 Beth -- February Lady Sweater in Debbie Bliss Merino Aran
Beth -- Mr. Greenjeans cardigan
 Beth -- Hats: Koolhaas by Jared Flood Foliage (worsted weight version)by Emilee Mooney Star Crossed Slouchy Beret by Natalie Larson More TBA if time permits

Beth -- The Wrap Dress from Knit So Fine. I'm not insane, I'm borrowing a friend's knitting machine. Sure, she's not 100% on using it yet, but we'll figure it out. That machine will doe the main body panels and the tie will be handknit. There will also be some Ph.D. thesis action at the same time.
Beth B -- Diamond Fantasy Shawl using some Handmaiden Lace Silk I've been saving for something that was "good enough". This is it.
Beth Bachuss -- Shedir
Beth Butler -- Complete a pair of Janel Laidman's Atlantis socks in Opal Wasserspiele.
Beth Callahan -- Beaded Clapotis, using green Handmaiden Camelspin that I got in Canada :) on size 4 needles. Each end will have a lace edging.

 Beth Casey -- Amy Swenson's Karen Shawl. Made from Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock. Color TBD.
 Beth Collins -- Spin on a drop spindle the yarn to make a pair of socks and knit the pair of socks, all in 17 days. I'm using the Ancient Oaks socks pattern from A Fine Fleece to make the socks.
Beth Drolette -- Okmin Park's Every Way Wrap, Interweave, Fall '09, Knit Picks Wool of the Andes
Beth F. -- Mermaid Jacket by Hanne Falkenberg. Especially challenging since I have to use sz 0 needles to get gauge.
 Beth Graham -- Plain Vanilla Socks in Opal sock yarn, on 2.5 mm dpns. My goal is to see if I can actually make a pair of socks, from start to finish, in 2 weeks.

Beth H -- The Leonard of Quirm Shawl by MMario. This is my first large lace project, and first time knitting with lace weight!
Beth Krause -- Modern quilt wrap
Beth Oberdick -- Lace Kid Merino Cowl. This project will be my first one using mohair fiber. The cowl is a lace pattern, I love the delicate look of the cowl.
Beth Olson -- 2 sets of potholders, one crocheted and one knitted. The knitted set is to be the same as the crocheted set pattern. Have yet to figure out how that is going to work.
Beth R. -- I'll be knitting Mr. Greenjeans.. along with a hat, booties and a sweater or two for a baby shower I am attending on the 28th. I might be crazy, but the baby stuff didn't seem Olympic worthy on it's own.

Beth Roddy -- I think I will try a longish version of Liesl. I need some business casual attire for a new job and I think that could be a great piece to have. I might switch to ysolda's vine yoke if I get time to swatch tomorrow before the opening ceremonies.
Beth Sparkes-Dawe -- Dragonscale wrist warmers
Beth Stewart -- A wool cabled hat.
Beth Strickland -- I am knitting a Wonderful Wallaby hoodie for a young man graduating from an orphanage in Akkol. I'm using Lamb's Pride, a heathery green.
Beth Vincelette -- Due to a quilting project due on 2/23 for a friend's birthday which will take up most of my time, I have selected the "Skew" socks from the Knitty Surprises. I'm using Madeleintosh Tosh Sock in Rhubarb. My first Knitting Olympics--Hooray!!

 Beth W. -- Knitter's Tool Bag Kit from Knit picks. I am going to learn how to do three pocket types, welts, and how to line the bag. Knitting and finishing work will be completed!
Beth1313 -- Cedar Leaf Shawlette
bethany scrannage -- entrelac noro scarf
BethInStitches -- Wisp scarf from Cheryl Niamath (via Knitty), 2 balls of Jacques Cartier Qiviut (50/50 musk ox and silk) in cranberry. The challenge is to actually use this yarn after owning it for 3 years. And to try my hand at lace.
Betsy -- The Rosamunde Cardigan Vest knit in Malabrigo Worsted [color = pearl]. Top down, reversible cables.

Betsy L -- Latvian mittens - with a pattern that is vague at best!
Betsy Lemon -- A pair of hand dyed wool men's size 12 toe up socks from a pattern by Traci Bunkers at Bonkersfiber.com
 Betsy Watts -- Selbu Modern hat
Bettina Hall -- I'll be knitting a shawl, do not yet know which, am swatching today. I am thinking of knitting either Magic Carpet Ride or the Oriental Impressions Triangle. We'll see!
Betty -- cabled cardigan for toddler

 Betty F. -- A pair of socks - Nutkin pattern but with ribbing instead of the cuff.
 Bev Haring -- hooded baby sweater
Bev Hertle -- Reversible cable scarf
Bev KING -- Spring Leaves Hat and Scarf from Accent Mission Falls on front cover
Bev Reed -- Flaming Cascadia (RSC January 2010 sock): have only complete fairly simple socks, and I am very slow and stumbling at it! This will push my comfort zone in terms of both pattern, needle size, and time constraints.

Beverly -- short-sleeved cotton sweater named "Bob" from Knitty. First actual sweater so it is a challenge for me.
Beverly -- I am going to make the Honeycomb vest by Sarah Castor from the Spring '08 Knitty using Elsbeth Lavold Silky Wool. A vest may not seem like much of a challenge, but I am a very busy teacher and haven't finished any major projects in a long time! This will definitely be a challenge for me!
Beverly -- Prayer Shawl (first at a project this large)
Beverly Bortner -- Coup d' etat Cardigan from Peace Fleece. I am using Peace Fleece yarn in Baba's Sienna.
Bex Oliger -- Every time I do this, I wind up writing my own pattern. This time around, it will be a 2-color brioche cabled scarf to match the hat pattern I wrote during the summer games. During the '06 games I wrote the pattern for Bex's Olympic Diamond Bag.

Billi-Jean -- This should maybe be a separate event... I'm not knitting. Instead, I'm packing up my family of four, packing a 10 foot container for shipping and putting everything else we own into storage, then travelling for 26 hours with a sulky teenager and whacked out toddler to move to India for two years. My Project: Pack all my yarn, needles, books and notions - deciding what to take and what to store <
Biscuit Brain -- 5 Hour Baby Sweater that will take me well over 5 hours to knit ;)
BJ -- Aestlight (first Shetland construction shawl)
 Blair B -- A fair-isle, shawl-collared baby sweater, designed by me.
Blendy -- I am going to knit two socks at the same time on the same circular needles! It's a pattern for my upcoming sock book. Handicap: Two small boys who prevent much knitting being done while they are awake.

Bliss O'Bryhim -- Design (a first) and knit a lace (another first) scarf or shawl. And finish wedding thank-you notes.
BlondiKnits -- Embroidered Fair Isle Cardigan, from "Kristin Knits," by Kristin Nicholas, in "Julia" from Nashua Handknits.
Blythe Adams -- I'm doing the Dogwood Blossom Wrap by Catherine Devine
 Bobbi -- A World Lit Only By Fire scarf knit in Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock Yarn. The challenge isn't so much the pattern as the time limit.
Bobbi -- The Fog Sweater by Tiennie...had hoped to compete with another Dale of Norwary ski sweater. Unfortunately, my calendar is so full this time around that it warrants switching to a slightly less demanding "event" to compete in...though a full sized sweater will still present a sizeable time commitment.

Bobbie Harris -- An Elizabeth Zimmerman Seamless Yoke Sweater with some colorwork in the yoke.
 Bobbie Wallace -- My Olympic challenge is to design and write a pattern. I'd tell you more except then I'd have to kill you. And the person who's publishing the book said pattern will appear in would kill me.
BobbyCB -- Repeat of my Woven Cable Hat because I didn't write down the pattern when I made it and several people have asked for one. So, in addition to knitting a second hat, I vow to also have a pattern to post on Ravelry before the end of the olympics.
Bobi Wall -- Butternut scarf. Picked up the pattern and yarn at Sock Summit and have been waiting for a good occasion to cast it on. Just seems like the right time.
Bonne Marie Burns -- I'll be working on a new sweater design that is gotta be done!

Bonnie -- my first ever adult sweater! good luck all!
 Bonnie -- Lily of the Valley Scarf by Nancy Bush in Jojoland Cashmere. Nupps and lace, new to me.
 Bonnie E. Craig -- I will complete the 2009 Rockin' Sock Club by knitting the July yarn into Leyburn socks. (This also required me to finish the November Cookie A socks, but I started those before Feb. 12 so they don't count.)
 Bonnie G -- I was going to do Sleeves in my Pi, but you pointed out that we shouldn't make ourselves cry, therefore, I commit to Biological Clock toe up socks. They rather frighten me, especially after looking at the errata on Ravelry, but onward and upward.
Bonnie Lewis-Watts -- I have 3 shawl patterns waiting to be knit and I have 2 hours and 45 minutes to decide which one I will begin as the torch is lit. Will let you know which one I choose later, but I'm IN for sure! Bonnie

 Bonnie W -- I cast on the Central Park Hoodie when the Olympics started. It will definitely be a challenge to complete. It's my first big cable project. I can't wait to finish it and wear it.
bonniecand -- I'm knitting the Bohus Green Mist Jacket. More than two colours in a row will be a huge challenge, not to mention the purl stitches in the pattern. From a kit from Solvig.
Booa -- I am going to knit the Goddess shawl from the second Mason-Dixon knitting book. It will take me knitting about twice as much a day as I can usually do, plus stringing beads. I'm pretty sure I've lost my mind.
 bookboxer -- Flowers in Lace cashmere scarf by Springtide Farm, purchased at the Maine Organic Farmers fair summer 2009.
Bookwoman09 aka Guitarlady -- Knitted afghan, probably a cable one and as many hats as I can manage.

Brandee Fondren -- Test knitting the Kaitlyn Sweater by Christine Bugagiar. It is so pretty, and I'm really excited about this being my challenge!
 braveharlot -- http://www.knitpicks.com/kits/Norwegian_Lusekofte_Kit-Blue__D40139.html
Bre Holt -- owls sweater by Kate Davies
Breanna -- Fair Isle Yoke/Sleeve sweater loosely based on EZ's pattern. First time doing this much fair isle, first time making a sweater on US3's.
 Breanna Sackrey -- I am making matching mother daughter hats using stranded knitting that I have never attempted before. newtons knitting snowflake hat

breckalew -- Baltic Sea Stole for my sister to wear at her wedding in June. So that I don't go insane my goal is to knit through half of my allotted yarn. This is my first lace knitting that is double sided -ack!
Bree Gordon -- I've been looking at the dishcloth patterns on KrisKnits blog. I shall download the Fourth of July set and complete all 7 patterns. Oh boy. I'm nervous just thinking about it!!
 Bren -- I'm making the Cedar Leaf Shawlette from Alana Dakos of Never Not Knitting. I've never done this type of piece and I look forward to learning the leaf pattern trim. I just bought my yarn, some Malabrigo that she recommended on her podcast. I looked for the Handmaiden Lady Godiva, but I can't find it online or at my lys. Either way, this should be a beautiful piece and I can't wait to begin.
Brenda -- Fair Isle mittens
Brenda C -- Celestine baby toy, Foliage Hat, Christmas Lace scarf.

Brenda Cunningham -- I am going to try to knit "Sonnet". I have knit a child's sweater by Kristi Porter and really enjoyed her pattern. Good luck to all of us!
Brenda Montoya -- Nordic Mittens by Beth Brown-Reinsel. It will be a challenge for me as I've never made mittens nor have I done any type of multi-color work. It's scary, but I think I can do it!
Brenda Patipa -- First Leaf shawl in Aziza, 100% tencel by Just Our Yarn
Brendaskt -- Stained Glass vest - a Black Purl pattern. Using Lambs Pride and Noro Kureyon. Bought the pattern and yarn 3 years ago, time to get it done! Thanks to the Knitting Olympics I hope to finish it in 17 days!
 BrennaH -- Lace scarf, have narrowed down to three patterns. Creamy white, Mulberry Silk & Merino Wool by Plymouth Yarn Co. Between work & family that will probably be my limit, but if I get it done will finish up a pair of baby sweaters for my brothers twins & my current pair of socks! Woohoo!!!! I am jazzed

Brian Kohler -- I am going to finish the 14 socks on one needle project!
Brianne -- Shetland Triangle
Brianne Laverdure -- A pair of socks from "The Knitter's handy book of patterns" My first pair of socks :)
Brigette -- St. Patrick's Day Scarf Big Cables and Small Ones too
Brigitte -- The Linden Wrap

Brinn -- EZ's Icelandic Yoke Sweater, complete with steeked and zippered front.
broadwde -- Sweater
Bronwen -- I will challenge myself to get 3 sets of hand warmers done to be put up on etsy ;o) AND to finish the socks for daughter #2 - I've been working on since Christmas...
Bronwyn -- Feather and Fan Shawl from Gathering of Lace
 Bronwyn Drew -- Hooded pullover for Dave, my hubby. This is a mindless project, perfect for watching TV. And there's so much stockinette in the round, I'll never finish it without a deadline. Pattern is Knitting Pure and Simple and the yarn is Peace Fleece worsted in Baikal Superior Green.

Brooke -- baby beanie - a kit i got from Jimmy Beans Wool...self striping - adorable.
Brooke Johnson -- Diminishing Rib Cardigan - Interweave Spring 2009
buffalogal94 -- Rooibos cardigan. This will not be a technically challenging project for me, it's the time limit that will be the real test. My knitting time is really constrained by work and other obligations.
BunnyQueen -- I will be spinning in an attempt to actually finish spinning the fiber I bought last May so that I can go to this May's fiber festival and not feel guilty. I haven't weighed the fiber recently, but I believe there is about 2 pounds there. I am aiming for a fingering to sport weight finished yarn, which is a new fineness for me and should definitely be a challenge to keep consistent.
butterflymom -- A simple pi shawl. With thanks to EZ's "Knitter's Almanac" and YH's "Knitting Rules!" for the encouragement!

Buzzy Bee -- Brigitta by Julie Wiesenburger. (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/brigitta) I started this after Christmas but had to rip it back as I worked out I didn't have enough yarn for the XL size. Its been lingering since then and I've lost about 10lbs since then so am going for the large instead. I have enough yarn for that!
C C Miller -- As a newbie, I will attempt a cat bookmarker, knitted flat that includes increases, decreases, stripes and finishing
Cait Sherman -- I'll be knitting the Peaks Island Hood by Ysolda Teague.
Caitlin -- I'm knitting the Drops "socks with star pattern". In order to make it slightly more challenging I have decided to convert them to toe up on the fly.
Caitlin Sargent -- Kerouac by Jenn Jarvis, from Twist Collective.

Caitlin Shepherd -- I will be knitting a pair of Norwegian Pigeon mittens for my father. These were supposed to be a christmas gift, but I couldn't figure out the gauge in time (it is an old pattern). I think I almost have it, AND I have the yarn, AND he is coming to visit on the 24th, so this sounds like the perfect event!
CalicoCarly -- Giselle
Callie -- Socks!
 Cally Monster -- Favorite Cardigan by Wendy Bernard I'm using Misti Cotton in red and it will be my secong sweater
Camilla Olsson -- I'll be knitting the Ufserud Hat by Bea Ellis Knitwear.

 Camilla Powell -- Bountiful Bohus by Chrissy Gardiner Eek! A Steek!
Camille Harper -- Errant socks (cables, toe-up, knit on two circs, so all new to me) from _Mason-Dixon Knitting: Outside the Lines_
Cammy -- Knitty's cables & bits dog sweater and/OR multiple pairs of fingerless gloves.. annd finish the scarf I've been procrastinating on for a couple months. Phew. I hope I can do it all... I sure procrastinate a lot. *crosses fingers*
candace -- My project is Pretty Thing to be done up in some long marinating Doucet et Soie (sp?) I have waited a long time to find the perfect project for this yarn.
Candice -- Cabled Shrug from Interweave Knits, Fall 2005.

Candy Taft -- My first pair of mittens. Using Bella's Mittens pattern and both on a magic loop at the same time.
Caora Dhubh -- Socks for Christy by Linda Fisher using Fleece Artist Sea Wool in Dragonfly, cast on with the Torch ;-)
Captain -- My project? I don't know. There's still plenty of time for me to decide, right? The Olympic Games don't start until tomorrow, and I wouldn't want to rush things.
Cara -- Cookie A's Monkey socks in Malabrigo sock yarn. (Haven't decided which color yet.)
Cara -- Well, this week I just started two new projects using new techniques for me. I am not too far along, so I may just rip it out and start over. Ok, I am crazy, but not stupid. I will make a flap hat. Yes that is what it will be. I'm from Missouri so "show me" the gold!

CaraCara -- Toe Up Knee-Socks in Kroy Sock Yarn (pink tones). I love knee socks but have yet to get my act together to do them. May the Force be with us.
 Caralyn -- One Slanting Gretel Tee, size 37ish, made with Happy Feet DK in the aptly named Color 58.
 Carey -- Sidelines Top by Lou Schiela, in Knit Picks City Tweed DK.
Carie -- I am knitting the comfy sweater from the Knitter's Book of Wool. It will be a challenge for me to finish it in 17 days when I also have men's XXL gansey in the works that must be finished by the first week of March.
Carie -- Two pairs of Cookie A socks; one boy sized!

Carin -- Icarus designed by Miriam Felton. Yarn is a fingerling weight 70% Wool/15% Silk/15% Bamboo, Hand dyed (not my hand)colour purple. I will be using #6 (4.0mm) Addi Turbo Lace circular needles. The challenge for me is knitting faster... hopefully with no frogging.
Carin -- Ishbel by Ysolda Teague Large size Using Handmaiden Seasilk 150gm in Amethyst
Carissa Chamberlain -- Berry and Bramble Cardigan - Interweave Knits Fall 2009 - Rejuvaknits reconditioned wool from Puffy Mondaes
Carissa-Tissa -- To start and finish the last four panels in the blanket I am knitting. :D
Carla -- Lopi Sweater - my first one.

Carla -- Tudora (neckwarmer from Knitty)
Carla Calvi -- Whisper Cardigan, in Sundara sock yarn Autumn Rose
Carla Faker -- Central Park Hoodie, size 52" Red Heart buff fleck
Carlie K -- Hooded shawl collar pullover w/sweatshirt pocket in Noro Silk Garden #245.
 Carma -- A PAIR of adult-sized (well, my size) socks.

 Carmel Creager -- I have been thinking about a project to knit for my brothers fiance. She's lovely and extremely artistic so I want to appeal to that side of her personality. I've chosen the Citron Shawl from Knitty.com and I am using knitpicks Gloss in Sterling. I'm not great at lace knitting and I have never actually completed a 1/2 circle shawl.
Carmel Roach -- The Cancan gloves from Ravelry. Since it is only my second pair of gloves, it is a bit of a challenge ... but since there is a fair bit of just stockinette, it may go faster than I think. If so, I will switch to the Lizard Ridge hat. http://zephknits.wordpress.com/patterns/lizard-ridge-hat/
Carmen -- These may not sound crazy, but, I do have a newborn and a toddler, so I consider myself handicapped during these Olympics ;) I am currently signed up under Team Canada and will be finishing up a shawl for a friend, will be knitting my first amirugumi toy (a delightful snail), and, am patiently (ok not so patiently) waiting for a test knit to arrive (Harmonia's Ring). All three added together
Carmen -- My first ever fair-isle project. Euny Jang's Endpaper mitts. 2 pairs in inversed colors. Yarn:KnitPicks Palette colourways: Ash and Edamame
Carmen Wren -- If it's not too late to join I'm going to be doing the Heart Yoke Cardigan which appeared in the holiday issue of Vogue Knitting 2009. For this I'll be using some Universal Yarn Classic Worsted. Cheers!

 Carmin Austin -- The Swallowtail shawl. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/swallowtail-shawl
caro -- Knitting one of Snowden Becker's forthcoming patterns.
Caro -- Socks. I have always taken days to do the first then weeks, sometimes months to do the second. This time I'm determined my interest will stick with it and I'll have a pair in a fortnight!! First time for everything :)
Carol -- I'm going to make EZ's Green Sweater, though mine will be blue. And in honor of Elizabeth and the Olympics, I have charted out Citius, Altius, Fortius Vancouver 2010 for the hem facing. I'll be casting on at Madrona.
Carol -- Basic Knit Sock Monkey from the patons Pattern Book # 500875

 Carol -- Baby blanket with intarsia sheep
carol -- Clapotis, or finish up 5 socks - I am great at knitting cuffs and turning heels, picking up stitches, not so much. I will decide which way I am going as i watch the opening ceremonies.
 Carol -- A hat: Dulcie by Woolly Wormhead. It is knit sideways, with lots of w&t, which are new techniques for me. Plus I'm starting my own (not knit related) business soon, so am crazy busy with research, financials, equipment and software... this hat will be a challenge for me to complete. And so it should be. Can't wait for the torch to be lit!
 Carol -- Doll Bag by Berrocco Design Team My first excursion into Colourwork.
Carol -- Doing a winter triathalon: Give a Hoot Mittens, Flora Hat and Coraline Gloves.

Carol A. Harrison -- Sunrise circle jacket by Kate Gilbert. In Patons classic wool. Either gray heather or blue. I will have this decided before Friday night.
Carol Bradford-Roe -- Geodesic cardigan from Knitscene.
Carol Burch -- Drops Design 92-12 cardigan (sans the ugly bobbles and pom-poms) in Rowan silky tweed (conifer 751). Its definitely a challenge for me!
 Carol Cousins-Tyler -- I am making a Binary Ass Hat, but instead of Ass it will say Iampissdrunk. This is to honor my favorite Ravelry group Simply Nonsense For the Sake of Fun, Which is Team PISSDRUNK on Ravelry. This is my first hat. If it is not allowed to participate in the knitting Olympics with the same project as the Ravelympics, please let me know, and I will withdraw, with no hard feelings. Carol
Carol D. -- To finish 3 WIPs: 2 pairs of socks (1 sock each!) leftover from the Christmas list (plain vanilla pattern), and 1 pair of mittens (the fair-isle ones from Vogue Fall 2008 - a birthday present for my daughter), 1 1/2 mittens to go! The mittens will be the real challenge, as they require some degree of concentration.

Carol Desmond-Donohue -- 7 pairs of socks for me so I can have a pair a day..............I never have a pair for me - my 16 year old son abscoms with them......Even though he has plenty of his own. I'm going to make them really girlie so he won't be tempted (yellow has not put him off / maybe a lacy pattern will) Sorry to do this but GO USA HOCKEY!
Carol Dowell -- Lion Brand's Radiant Sweater Pattern Number 60581AD Using Wool-Ease in 102 Ranch Red
 carol kumpf -- I'm making the Calluna cardigan from KnitPicks. I'm using Peace Fleece from my stash. This is a big challenge for me to finish a sweater in 17 days!!!!
Carol Macke -- A teen sized hoodie pullover
 Carol Mellors -- An Elizabeth Zimmerman Pi Shawl from Knitter's Almanac

 Carol Pelletier -- Fleece Artist mittens
 Carol Phillips -- Sleeveless Shell in Broken Rib. A free pattern from Crystal Palace yarns done in Crystal Palace Creme.
Carol Rollins -- A pair of adult socks on 2 circulars this will be speed knitting for me. I am also going to learn how to do 2 socks at a time. I am doing baby socks so there is less to rip out when I make a mistake.
Carol Seitz -- Winter Lace Afghan by Lion Brand Yarn
 Carol T. Jennings -- Fingerless Gloves with Petite Cables. It's the Petite that got me, and I will never knit them without this challenge.

Carol U. -- Ribby Cardi in Cascade 220 dusty blue.
Carole Burkhardt -- Every Way Wrap IK by Okmin Park fall 09 I'm frogging an aran poncho that was started a couple of years back that there's not enough yarn for. This will be a HUGE challenge for me during working and writing arrangements, playing mom etc.. but I want this done so it WILL happen... Bring on the gold!
Carole Burkhardt -- Every way wrap Interweave Knits fall 2009 by Okmin Park Used handspun 'crudo' aran wool my MIL gave me in 2005 from Argentina (it was started as a poncho but there wasn't enough yarn to finish) Buttons are wooden round from the stash. Details on my blog CO during opening ceremonies BO 6:05 PM Friday Feb 26, 2010 YAY!
Carole Dempsey -- A prayer shawl. I have been stuck in Remedial Knitting for years, doing the same hat & scarf over & over, some of them taking me months to finish. Will attempt to finish a 60" shawl in the next 17 days. Thanks for the challenge! Good luck, everyone!
Carole Foster -- Rambling Rows Afghan...I will be making the Lap Robe size of this afghan by Cottage Creations. It will be a challenge for me to finish this much knitting while continuing to work on a few other projects (plus its lambing season on the farm). If I complete this project I will deserve the medal!!

Carole H -- BHB--Big Honkin' Blanket--based on Kathy Zimmerman's Cashmere Crossings, but not out of $1000 worth of cashmere.
Carole Rinear Chesser -- One pair of knitted slippers. I am the slowest knitter on the planet. Seriously.
Caroline -- Decathalon - ten baby hats. Two down, eight to go...
 Caroline -- One pair of fair isle mittens and a pair of socks.
caroline -- Corrie fair isle vest. This is a fair isle vest with 9 different colors and a size 42in and is knit on 2.75mm.

 Caroline -- One February lady sweater made out of a lovely purple Therapi (South West Trading Company). Swatching now, pre-Olympics. A challenge for me to knit that much in the time period AND to actually finish it!
caroline -- leftovers vest by alison hansel, this pattern has called to me since first published in knitty in 2004. very limited knitting time and desire to complete project in a finite time will be my challenge.
Caroline in Edmonton -- My version of red mittens with a maple leaf. Training is a pair for my mom which I should finish so she can wear them at the Olympic events we are attending. Training extended to Thursday Feb. 18. Mine have since started and have maple leaves on both back and front. Hopefully I will finish before the last event I will attend at the Olympics. May finish one mitt so I can wear it to an event.
 Caroline Laudig -- Peacock Feathers Shawl by Dorothy Siemens/Fiddlesticks Knitting, with beads
Carolyn -- Using odds and ends to replicate that super cute hat with the moose (reindeer?) worn by Team USA. Competing in 2 events: teaching myself crochet and making the Babette Blanket. But I'll never finish that in two weeks. Hat seemed manageable.

Carolyn -- A scarf, knit and purled continentally...out of laceweight. I'm a "thrower" so the continental is the challenge.
 Carolyn -- I am going to attempt to start & finish the DROPS jacket with SWTC Gianna. While working on this I also want to finsh at least 2 of the WIPs laying around!
 Carolyn Bryant -- I will be knitting the "Veil of Isis" Lace shawl. This is my first lace project. Wish me luck! http://badcatdesigns.blogspot.com/search/label/The%20Veil%20of%20Isis
Carolyn Cardenas -- Murray wedding blanket My own design 50" x60" stockinette with upper and lower vine large "M" in the middle with rope pattern in oval around it. Have not yet purchased yarn planning on using 13"circular
Carolyn Ell -- Vine Bolero cardigan by Emily Johnson Ravelry link: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vine-bolero I'm using Malabrigo Silky Merino in Cape Cod Gray

 Carolyn F -- Short Sleeve Cardigan. The pattern is simple; the challenge is TIME - and boy do I need some time for ME. Now I've committed. yea!
 Carolyn M Gill -- I am going to attempt to knit the pattern by Beautia Dew Quadrat. Knit from cuff to cuff with a cabled pattern across the top and stockinet on the bottom. I have never knit from charts before so this will be a challenge for me! Made from 100% wool worsted Yarn Treehouse on sizes 7 & 8 circular needles. I have a skirt pattern to make to match later.
Carolyn Waite -- Shawl-collar jacket from the latest KnitSimple. Let's see if I can actually finish a sweater this time...
Carolyn Woodard -- Fountain Pen Shawl by Susan Pierce Lawrence in spring 2009 Interweave Knits, in a light blue stash yarn - however much I have is how big the shawl will be. I've been putting off making it because lace patterns are hard when you are overseeing two toddlers, so that is the challenge. And I have never completed anything bigger than a baby hat within 17 days, so that is a challenge too.
Carrie -- Cowl with bamboo yarn

 Carrie -- I shall finish my Oregon Vest ! yes! I shall! It's only a little done above the ribbing. Gorgeous! Why ever did I put it down?
Carrie -- Finishing the B-side cardigan that has been in timeout since before Christmas.
 Carrie -- February Lady Sweater in heathered blue.
 Carrie -- Spin and knit pair of funky delicious legwarmers formyself; from batt to FO during the Olympics.
Carrie H. -- Multnomah by Kate Flagg. It's my first shawl. The challenge for me is to start and finish it in such a short period of time, since chasing my 16 mos. old son seriously limits my knitting time :)

Carrie M. -- French Press Felted Slippers. School keeps me very busy, plus I've never felted or even seamed before.
 Carrie Miller -- I will be knitting "Leslie," a doily from Gloria Penning's Knitted Heirloom Lace III. The pattern is snowflake-esque (albeit without six-fold symmetry) so it seems appropriate for a winter project.
Carrie/YarnMagnet -- Autumn Rose by Eunny Jang
Carry Tveit -- Plaited Points socks Also, I'm going to try to finish Elijah and Henley Perfected.
 Casey -- Meida's Mittens by Nancy Bush, in two colours only, because the recipient is lame like that.

Casey -- I have chosen Aeolian. I have never made a shawl with multiple lace patterns, or lace with beads. But since I have two(!) other projects that have to be finished around the same time (but they don't count, since they're mid-project, right?), I have opted for the shawlette size.
Casey Clark -- I'll be knitting Cookie A.'s clandestine socks in Cookie's Deep Dark Secret colorway from Lorna's Laces. I've lost my sock mojo recently and hope that the challenge of the olympics will help me get it back.
Casi -- Totally Autumn from Knitty Fall '07, knit in Malabrigo Worsted Velvet Grapes. With a side of a shawl made out of Dream in Color Smooshy's Black Parade (pattern not chosen yet).
Cassie Hale -- Child's Playtime Top. I'm a beginner and have only been knitting for just over a year. I plan to use a combination of garter, stockinette, and seed stitch. I will use 3 different bright colors and alternate for bottom section, with a solid color for top and tie straps. Oh, boy!!! This should be very fun!
Cat -- February Baby sweater

Cat -- I will (a) learn to knit and (b) specifically learn to knit socks. I'm a spinner, but I want knee-high striped socks someday from my own hand-spun. So I will learn to knit socks!
 Cat -- A single sock, likely interrupted by much schoolwork, to finish a pair, to finally finish -something-, to make way for spring craziness.
 Cat. A. -- Rosamund Cardigan, IK Fall 2009, in Knitpicks Forest Heather.
 CatBookMom -- The Beagle sweater from Norah Gaughan, in Cascade Lana D'Oro deep heathery green, from 2005 stash. Swatched during the opening ceremonies. As of 2/22, halfway through the yoke section of the body.
Cate -- Perfect Pie Shawl from Weekend Knitting

Cate de Long -- Cookie A.'s Monkey Socks. I've been wanting to make these socks for many moons now and am more then ready. My training is almost perfect, my weight up and needles ready. Will be using Farmhouse Yarn: Chocolate Covered Cherries!
CateinBC -- Finishing the sweater that I started about a year ago, and which I am truly in love with. Sweater = Tussie Mussie http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEfall07/PATTtussiemussie.html Yarn = the amazing tupa (wool/silk) from mirasolperu. http://www.mirasolperu.com/tupayarn.htm
 Cath -- A pair of socks. Cable and Bar pattern from Patons "Socks by Beehive" in the shorter version. I will use Berrocco Ultra Alpaca Fine bought at Lettuce Knits. Shade is a deep burgundy. Not a huge project, but with work, and other things, should be a challenge in the time frame. Hoping to have these done for a friend who was recently praising another pair of hand knit socks I had made for her
Cath -- fish tail scarf by Lucy Neatby: Canadian designer for Canadian hosted games
 Catharine -- I will be attempting a remake of the Moebius Cowl by Cat Bordhi since I wanted it to have a closer fit. Since I originally made it during the summer 2008 Olympics I thought it would be an appropriate project.

 Catherine -- Estes Vest from Interweave Knits Fall 2008 http://www.interweavestore.com/knitting/patterns/estes-vest.html
Catherine -- Sleepy Hollow Socks (Stephanie has me curious about the sexy heels)
Catherine A. McIntosh -- My project is the completion of three pairs of socks, one pair with commercial yarn and the other two pairs of socks made with my handspun.
Catherine Wynne -- Swallowtail Shawl
Cathi -- knitted felt purse.

Cathryn -- I am doing the Aquitaine Pullover, from Interweave Knits Winter 2010. This will be my first: lace, seamless sweater, and, hopefully, sweater that fits!
Cathy -- origami cardi. I'm not sure what makes me think I can knit a cardigan in 17 days. I must be getting carried away by the Olympic spirit.
Cathy -- 51 1/2" Cobblestone
Cathy -- would like to design and knit a pair of mitts for my daughter and also attempt to knit a scarf to go with it for her. I know it may not seem like much of a challenge, but with my schedule and physical limitations it will be a feat for me to accomplish!
 Cathy -- Baby Layette - DS and DDIL are waiting to adopt and the wee bairn will need knitted things. Hat, sweater, booties and blanket -- it can be done!!

Cathy -- Since I work Friday night, I thought I would miss the opening ceremonies. However, it is supposed to snow here in the Sunny South, so with the predicted half inch, the library will probably close early! I'm on a quest to use up stash by specific yarn. My project will be the Guideposts sweater, using Caron's Simply Soft. It I strike gold by finishing one, I may attempt another.
 Cathy (BalletMommy) Johnston -- Oh jeesh...I'm going to attempt Stephanie Japel's "Back to School Vest" with some lovely Chasing Rainbows yarn I've had for about 5 years. Wish me luck.
Cathy Cooney -- I have a pattern for a Daffodil stitch tea cosy (from about 1937). I found a wonderful shade of yellow yarn and I will complete this project before the Olympic flame is out!
cathy furia -- Weekend Warrior from Yarn Girls' Guide to Simple Knits. I'll be using Rowan Biggy Print. This will be my first sweater. Wish me luck.
Cathy Goldman -- Still pondering but I think I will knit Jared's baby afghan in an adult size. It's enough for me to accomplish through the olympics.... and good luck to all

 Cathy L -- The USA Olympic team hat, that I saw in the opening ceremonies.
Cathy Leedy -- Skew socks - Knitty Winter 2009 - Patons Stretch Socks 31475 - Pink & Gray
Cathy Lennebacker -- Make baby sweater, bonnet and sockiepoos with white merino sock yarn from Paradise Fibers for Vergie's baby girl. Then, finish the three pairs of socks currently on the needles. Finish and block chocolate silk sweater. Knit one hat start to finish for the Uganda girl's school. Make significant progress on Dedie's green Malabrigo lace scarf.
Cathy McIntyre -- Raven Swirl Socks, November 2009 pattern for the Rockin Sock Club from Blue Moon Fiber Arts.
 Cathy Poppino -- I will knit the Rainbow Yoke sweater, from the winter 2008/spring 2009 issue of Knitscene. I am using Misti Alpaca for the body and Crystal Palace Taos for the yoke. While I have knit for many years, I have been wary of sweaters because of lack of confidence about fit. Time to overcome that!

 Cathy Stephens -- Finish four charity projects
Cathy-Cate -- Simple Knitted Bodice, for my daughter. The last sweater I knit took me a year and a half, and then I had to reknit part of it. I am just not a sweater knitter. But I promised my daughter this sweater, um, two years ago. Did I mention that it's solid black? In a cotton blend?
Catrina Lyttle -- Bella Mittens (Never used the Magic Loop techniques before!)
Catriona M. -- socks
 catsanddoglover -- Beautiful long scarf knit sideways from the stash. Finish the 2 UFO's. Start and Finish new fingerless gloves (frog the first one).

 Caulyne Barron -- Sleepy Hollow Socks
 ccr in MA -- Abrazo. I know, it's super bulky yarn, it should be fast. But! My challenge is making fitted items, so I'm going for step one in the quest to be good/experienced enough to knit Zarabel. Which may be for the 2014 Games!
Cdn Sock Junkie -- Fiddlehead Mittens
Cece -- It's finishing up 3 things: A Mondo Cable pullover, a lace shawl and a pair of plain socks. I know you are supposed to 'cast on' something, but I have a 10 week old and a one year old - actually finishing something is quite the challenge - finishing THREE!? We shall see.
cecelia -- Two 'Daisy' children's sweaters - for two pregnant women. Might go for three if I can.

Cecelia Griffiths -- I'm an experienced knitter, but I've got a full time job and a two hours each way commute that the Olympics may double, so I need a modest but interesting project. I've settled on long lace socks in DGs lilac Confetti sock yarn. Good luck to all my fellow knitters from Mission, BC, Canada!
cecile -- a textured shawl !!!
Cecile Traut -- I am going to try the seamless slippers from Knit Circus-not too challenging but finishing anything in 17 days will be a challenge for me right now!
cecilia -- Pretty thing and a shawl for train knitting. cd
Cecilia N -- As I actually have no time for knitting, my studies says, I will do some humble knitting. There will be an afghan created in my town, knitted by several people. I will contribute with one or two squares.

Cecilia Sörensson -- I will make my first pair of socks on double pointed needles. The pattern I have choosen is Mojo Socks, which I have found on Ravelry.
Cela -- February Lady Sweater AND actually knitting a swatch and washing it. It helps that I can't cast on until tomorrow ;o)
Celeste -- Shawl Collared Cardigan from Luxe Knits, and to finish Habu Kit (can't remember #) Wide-Ribbed Pullover
Celeste Martinez -- I'm going to knit my first ever afghan. I'm a pretty experienced knitter, been knitting for about 4-5 years now. WISH ME LUCK! :D
 Celtic Queen -- The Bees' Knees from The New Stranded Colorwork. Done in Knit Picks Stroll Kettle Dyed Gold and Soot, Solid Grass, and Bare.

Chandra Bradley -- Lengthwise knit scarf made from three skeins of baby alpaca that I received for my 40th birthday from my best friend and knitting mentor, Super Janet, the fantastic!! It's going to be really long, and I work full-time and have kids, so it will definitely be a challenge for me to finish! Yay Knitting Olympics, go Team go!!!
Chani West-Foyle -- An amalgamation of the Arwen Cardigan by Kate Gilbert, the Farmer's Market Cardigan by Connie Chang Chinchio, and Luminen by Mari Muinonen.
Chantal -- The swallowtail shawl though I'm already late in starting!!!
Charissa -- Maire Riding Jacket in Tess' Superwash Merino in a delightful royal blue.
Charlene Oaks -- Therapi Braided wrap in Flamingo

Charli -- I will be knitting a baby bathrobe in turquoise and green from Debbie Bliss 'The Baby Knits Book'. Although this project is not super-hard, the time restraint will make it more then a challenge.
Charlie -- I'm going to try a project that, before the intended recipient arrived, would have been easy to complete. Now however, I knit in 3 stitch bursts in between wiping snotty noses, building towers, and trying to extract sticky fists from the cat's fur, again. So, for Alfie, the Child's Placket-Neck Pullover by Joelle Hoverson (from Last-minute knitted gifts, which makes me feel hopeful!)
Charlotte Van Houten -- Pretty thing by Yarn Harlot
Cheesehead With Sticks -- After a long angry hiatus with knitting, I shall jump back into the sport by attempting to reach my greatest goals yet. I will be knitting the Shipwreck shawl. I guess this means I better dust the blog off too.
Chelle -- I've challenged myself to knit a sweater for the Knitting Olympics (it's also my Ravelympics challenge, wow two birds with one stone). This is a beautiful cardigan with lace details. I've managed to knit a sweater in a month, but never in 17 days! I'm using Rowan Calmer in the garnet colourway. Wish me luck this is going to be a big challenge for me and I hope I'm able to finish it as well as

Chelle Koenig -- My little 6 month old puppy Bernadette broke her hip last weekend and had surgery on Tuesday. They had to shave her from the waist down and all the way to the ankle on one leg and even part of her tail. Not only does she get cold not, but she looks a bit silly. My knitting Olympics project is a little 4-legged doggy sweater for her to wear this winter while her hair grows back. It is of my own des
Chelsea Bearfoot -- I'm knitting Frankie Brown's Ten Stitch Twist blanket with some Louet Gems I hand-dyed last year. I don't know if knitting up 850+ yards of sock yarn is a reasonable goal for seventeen days, but I'm about to find out!
Chelsea McCormack -- Peacock Tail and Leaf scarf from Knitted Lace of Estonia by Nancy Bush
Chelsea the Yarngeek -- My husband's cardigan. Worsted weight eco wool: boring, repeating pattern, sleeves a mile long. If I don't have a deadline, I will never knit it.
Cherie -- The second of an entrelac baby blanket for my twin nephews who are due in March.

CherrySprinkle -- I am doing flying camel with a handfull of rovings/batts, and WIP dancing with my UFO Imbolc Shawl & Noro Scarf.
 Cherye-Monique Edgar -- The January Hat by Jennifer Adams and Snowfall Mittens by Nicole Tavares
Cheryl -- I will make the Minimalist Cardi...in grey Galway.
Cheryl -- Gabriel's Wings Shawl
Cheryl -- Orange cable knit Blue Sky Alpaca Hoodie, lavender Kidsilk Haze katie Sweater from Classic Knits, Retro Rib Socks in Trekking Pro Natura, and BFF Socks in Red Heart Heart and Sole. All of these are UFO's, and I will complete them all during these Olympics.

Cheryl -- I will spin up the bag of shetland roving I bought at the Woodstock fleece festival and knit it into a hat! (Having just recently learned how to spin on a wheel) Game On!
Cheryl -- A pair of socks designed by Cookie A from Sock Innovation. Something that goes beyond what I've done before and is beyond what I think I can do. Can't wait!
 Cheryl Bengtson -- Harmonia's Rings Cowl is my project for the Knitting Olympics. In normal times, not a challenging project for me but these aren't normal times because I'm dealing with a very recent personal loss. This project will be my refuge from grief; a no grief zone whenever I'm working on it.
Cheryl C -- Kangaroo Pocket Cable & Rib Turtleneck FC Easy Knitting/Winter 2001
Cheryl Casorso -- My project will finish three ufo's. 1)To finish a second slipper and felt the pair. 2)To finish a knitted bowl and felt it. 3)To finish a pair of hiking socks. Some of these have been hanging around to long, so I am off and running.CC

 Cheryl Fodera -- I am racing to spin up some luscious BFL and knit a shawl for my aunt in Sicily. I made one for my mother-in-law, now all her sisters want one!
Cheryl H -- my very first pair of adult sized socks, for my big-arsed size 10 feet, using Happy Feet yarn by Plymouth
Cheryl Jaremba -- My entry into the 2010 Knitting Olympics is the Weekend Retreat Cardi (free pattern from Lion Brand Yarns).
Cheryl Kemp -- Nothing like deciding to do this at the last minute (6:39 EST 2/12/10)! Since I will be out of town for much of this Olympics I have set my goal as a pair of socks (still browsing Ravelry for a pattern) and to finish Vivan, already on the needles.
 Cheryl M -- The colourwork yoked "Freyja Sweater" from Interweave Knits Fall 2009. It's my first colourwork sweater, and my first in fingering weight yarn.

Cheryl M. -- Cedar Leaf Shawlette by Alana Dakos using manos silk blend
Cheryl Rogalsky -- To begin and complete Paton's Must Have Cardigan. This knit has been on my list for a long time. I'm a slow knitter, lack experience with cables, work 2 part-time jobs. Finishing this will definitely be a challenge for me.
Cherylann Schmidt -- Broken Rib Cardigan from Debbie Bliss Knitting Magazine Fall/Winter 2009 size 44 Knit for Bill Knit during the proposal writing phase of my doctoral dissertation, which is Olympic in and of itself. Knit using Como in Hunter Green
Chicago Cathy -- I'm knitting Tubey, a sweet little sweater from the 2005(!) Winter Issue of Knitty.com I've had the yarn for years and never got around to it. Thanks for the motivation--what a fabulous idea!!
 CHOC CRESSEY SCHAFER -- I will knit a Charlotte's Web Shawl.

chris -- Herringbone socks, a bit challenging for me but could be done in the time frame.
Chris -- Traditional Turkish socks from Knitting Traditions magazine.
Chris -- The sweater "Fylingdales" from the book "A Fine Fleece"....made in Briar Rose Abundance on size 8 needles.
Chris aka buttercup -- Ribbed Henley sweater from custom Knits by Wendy Barnard Using Briar Rose 4th of July
Chris Cook -- The Kiki Mariko felted, steeked, fair isle rug from MASON-DIXON OUTSIDE THE LINES>

 Chris Fransen -- Traveling Woman lace scarf by Liz Abinante. I'll be using Malabrigo sock in Archangel and this will be my first lace shawl project.
Chris P -- Tweed Baby Blanket by Jared Flood. On steroids. I bought twice the yarn. Let's see how big I can make it. The challenge is ALL that garter in the middle. Can I knit that much garter without being bored for 2 weeks??
 Chris Pokorny -- A man's comfort afghan for the Crafty Angels to give to a man suffering a serious illness or death in his family.
Chris Ritch -- My first pair of socks! I have knitted for quite some time but have an inexplicable fear of socks and dpns. Here goes nothing!
Chris Savory -- Aventine Scarf (from Creative Knitting I think, Christmas issue???) First large(ish) lace project with sock yarn on 4mm needles. Work every day and meetings every evening over the next 2 weeks will make this a challenge for me. Chocolate and a little Scotch should get me through. Go Olympians!

Chris Wojdak -- February Lady Sweater in Cascade Sierra #57. My first adult sweater. Next year I'll try something crazier. :)
Chrissie Day -- I am going to do a new Clapotis for myself in some lovely Posh yarn,just had a shoulder op so must take it steady but think I can do this,it will get me ready for knitting on the Baltic cruise with http://www.Craftcruises.com be nice to see some of you there. Chrisie
chrissy -- I am going to make a pair of socks for every member of my family, i.e. myself, my husband and our 3 children. The olympic sized challenge is going to be that I will do this without spending any money by only using what I have in my stash, that and hubby's sized 12 feet...
Chrissy -- The Han-Bag by Pipp's purses. Bought with proceeds going to "help-for-haiti."
Chrissy -- I am going to go for my first pair of socks. Nothing fancy because it will be a great challenge to me to knit 2 of them. I guess I'm what you'd call an advanced beginner or lazy intermediate. I've been knitting a couple of years, but get frustrated if I try to work on anything that requires much brain power. I hope that all changes with the Olympics!

 ChrissyJ -- Vine Yoke Cardigan by Ysolda Teague, using DiC Classy in Purple Rain. If I finish, this will be my first completed sweater, and it will be mine, all mine!
 Christa Giles -- The hat design that has been half-forming in my head for the last six months, which will challenge me to learn more shaping and edging techniques to make it work as smoothly as it looks in my dreams!
Christer -- I'll be joining the sport of Finishing. 3 projects. One sweater (EZ's adult surprise), one 48 modular sqares cotton blanket, one cabled sweater-bag.
Christi Jensen -- Woodland Mittens and hat by Kristina Kapur I have never knitted mittens before
Christina -- I'm trying to knit the "Wood Hollow Vest" designed by Kirsten Kapur (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wood-hollow-vest). Wish me luck! Cheers from Munich, Germany, Christina

Christina -- I will be making tri-colour stranded mittens, mashing together a couple patterns and my own colour graph.
 Christina -- conifer shawl by kate gagnon osborn from winter/spring 2010 knitscene
 Christina Gordon -- Cascadia by Sivia Harding
 Christina in NO KY -- I will be knitting my first pair of socks, and they are for my DH. I am using Lion Brand Fishermans wool and a pattern called Traditional Boot Socks that I picked up at a yarn shop on Cape Cod last summer. Swatching now, can't wait til tomorrow!
Christina Rhebergen -- Whistler (decided long before YH decided on it) in DON Falk, XS.

Christina Shearer -- I'm knitting the Knit Picks Candle Flame Shawl because the yarn has been glaring at me from my desk. Time to face the fear and do it anyway.
Christina Tarr -- Central Park hoody in green Takhi Donegal tweed for my daughter.
Christine -- Sardines Socks! Pattern from knitpicks. I've just learned the basics of color work and this will be the ultimate test...
Christine -- "Saroyan", a pattern by Liz Abinante. I have not chosen a difficult pattern. I has a little lace; I love pretty things for my shoulders and neck. I am going to use a fingering weight yarn, 50/50, from Knitabulous. The challenge for me is to manage a part-time job, part-time school, a full-time family and STILL complete a project.
 Christine -- I'm planning to knit the Argus Shawl. I am not a huge lace knitter and while I've started various lace projects, I never seem to finish them. So, my goal is to start and finish a lace shawl. Maybe having a deadline will be the key to my success!

Christine -- Two year old sized Norwegian stranded sweater in Lanett yarn. Def. a challenge to do in 17 days!
Christine -- I will be making the Owls sweater for myself.
 Christine -- A new sweater with a heart in cables, designed by the Danish designer Bitten Frølund. Made in Cascade 220 Heather. Hopefully to be finished in time. I have some other stuff to finish first...
 Christine A -- I am knitting the Bitterroot Shawl from Knitty in my own handspun.
Christine B -- Toe-up socks, mens 11 for my dad. (Second pair ever, first time with toe up and for giant man feet) If I finish those with time to spare, socks for my husband--Earl Grey for a mens 13. All this while completing one repeat a day of River lacy wrap as a (much belated) engagement gift. (Yarn? Check. Patterns? Check. Crazy? Check!!)

 christine d -- Liz Abinante's Traveling Woman Shawl as displayed by Allison (and O) of Kitschy Stitch. I've not done lace before; my daughter brought the most beautiful sea blue & green fingering weight home for me from New Zealand last year! I've been waiting for the spirit of the yarn to come to me & it did...while skiing with my family because we haven't had school for over a week because of all the snow th
christine d -- Christine here again; changing events. Is this even allowed? Managing lace with no prior experience, no swatching & a ski trip with my 11 y/o daughter on the horizon was like ski jumping having never jumped at all; pure insanity. New event->toe up socks for which I have trained; made Stephanie's sock recipe one & 1/2 times. Vancouver colorway in Claudia's hand-dyed. For my 11 y/o. In 17 days
Christine D-P -- February Lady Sweater - my first sweater EVER.
christine m -- I will be working on Citron. At this late time of day....anything is a challenge
Christine Millett -- The Greek Pullover from the winter 2005 interweave knits!

 Christine Neese -- Collette Pullover by Veronik Avery I'm insane I tell you. Insane.
Christine Olea -- Cardigan for Arwen by Kate Gilbert. Bring it on.
Christine Porter -- Baby Blanket
 Christine Riley -- Bees' Knees by Mary Scott Huff in The New Stranded Colorwork. Done in 100% fingering weight alpaca.
Christine Tremoulet -- The Oragami Sweater - miles and miles of k1p1 rib,but it will be so gorgeous when it is done! Second event, in case I get disqualified in the first, is the Mondo Vest by Chicknits.

Christy -- Bird in Hand mittens by Kate Gilbert.
Christy D. -- "Sirdal" sweater by Dale of Norway, in my size (women's XL); I'm using size 5 needles and Brown Sheep Nature Spun Sport.
 Christy Fisher -- I'm going to make a pair of latvian mittens. Got the book a year ago Christmas. So far have just looked through drooling over the pictures. I've done colorwork, just not quite this elaborate. Most worried about loopy cuff (first row) and braid (second row) - so if I make it through prelims, I ought to be great in finals!!
Christy Nelson -- Knitted DROPS wrap-round jacket with short sleeves using Artful Yarns Flora.
Chryse -- The Origami Cardi by Norah Gaughan. Since I have yet to finish the two sweaters I started - last year - this should be a spicy challenge.

 Cin -- Geodesic Cardigan by Connie Chang Chinchio from Winter/Spring 2010 Knitscene, Malabrigo Lace, size 38". The challenge is less in the knitting than in the finishing. My knitted objects wait *years* for seaming. :-)
Cindi Scruggs -- Absinthe socks knit in Rio de la Plata sock yarn.
Cindy -- toe up socks - Magic loop. Second pair ever.
Cindy Bohm -- I will be knitting a sweater. I've had the yarn and pattern in a bag for years; better go dig it out. My daughter, age 11, has decided to do this too. She will try a headband--her first in-the-round project.
Cindy Cottage -- Princess Center Cable Pullover featured in Curvy Knits Cambridge by Jillian Moreno. Made of Plymouth Yarn Galway in pink.

Cindy Holben -- 2 pairs of wristers. One pair will use a cable stitch and the other will be shorter and beaded. My challenges: using beads, doing cables, and following a more complex pattern while trying to watch the Olympics.
 Cindy K -- I will be knitting the Hemlock Throw in Steadfast Fibers worsted wool; color Blueberry Ice.
Cindy Miller -- Pi Cloth by NightlyKnitter http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pi-cloth
Cindy Shimizu -- my first pair of socks! (Thanks to DS!)
Cindy W -- EZ's Tomten Sweater--with the Brooklyn Tweed's variation.

CindyCindy -- Mittens. Van Gogh mittens by Tonks. Wish me luck. This will be my first REAL colorwork. All others before have been pretend colorwork and lame.
Ciorstaidh -- Mountain View Cardigan by Connie Chang Chinchio in Rowan Scottish Tweed 4-ply (teal)
CityMinx -- Flu Fighter Hot Water Bottle Cover by Terri Knight. Never tried Fair Isle before!
CJ Barry -- Lacey socks with wrap heel. I have to figure out what sock yarn can withstand multiple, multiple do-overs. Not sure if 17 days is enough time:)
 Clair Currey -- I am going to finish my husband's sweater. I've got the back finished and one sleeve about 2/3 finished. (It is Gridlock by Katherine Hunt.)

Claire -- Lace fingerless mitts, using Whither by Oceanwinds. I've knitted a couple of pairs of mitts, using dpns. My challenge is to learn to use Magic Lopp and work both mittens at the same time.
 claire -- to knit every single one of those days, and finish one wip. I set the bar high during med school. :)
Claire -- My project is Lotus Leaf Mittens by Elli Stubenrauch. It will be challenging because I have never attempted to do colorwork before!
Claire -- my project is as many mice as possible. i am going to knit as many mice as possible from the litle experience knit it mice kit.
Claire -- Sylvi, by Mari Muionen, with Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky. Never done a coat (or even a sweater) before so this should be interesting

Claire Burns -- Hat heel socks. I'm v slow at socks so this is somewhat of a challenge (maybe it should be one sock?)
Claire McCarthy -- 'Hydrangea' socks by Janel Laidman, slightly modified with a longer leg. Yarn is Jojoland Melody Superwash, color #MS18, needles are Knitpicks Harmony in size 1.
Claire McDougall -- My goal for the Knitting Olympics is to start and finish the lace portion of Ysolda's Ishbel.
Claire N -- finish the Squirrel Sampler Mittens I have as a WIP. Knit at least one more pair of mittens. :)
Claire Wudowsky -- Gretel by Ysolda -- beautiful cabled hat. Ysolda donated 1/2 the sale of this pattern to Haiti relief!

Clara -- Tilia by Posh Yarn
 Clara Parkes -- Jared Flood's Porom in Bijou Basin 50/50 Yak Cormo
Clare -- To knit a pair of socks on my new New Zealand Auto Knitter. So far I haven't got it to work and I have had it for 6 months.
Clare Vickers -- the Citrus Slice Shawl from Winter 2009-2010 Knitty in Malabrigo Lace, color Saphire Green.
Clare ZK -- I am working on the Barbara G Walker Learn to Knit Afghan. I endeavor to finish 3 squares while working full time and redoing my bedroom, not to mention watching the Olympics!

Clarise...Seattle -- A collection of 7 baby booties and shoes for my 4 month old. I cant't stand him wearing store-bought. The # of items is the challenge here. Can't wait to participate in my 2nd Knitting Olympics w/ the Harlot! Go Whistler Sweater!!!
Clark -- I plan to knit Hollyhock by Jairlyn Mason from the book, Knitting in the Sun. The yarn is Odyssey by Reynolds. Size Large. Finishing a sweater in 17 days will be quite a challenge! But I'm going to give it all I got!
Claudia -- Tea Leaves Cardigan in Madeline Tosh SOCK yarn (oh boy, I hope the math of converting to a lighter yarn and the miles of stockinette won't kill me), in "Turner" Let the Games begin!!
Claudia -- complete WIPs -Dianna's hat -Rococo shawl -Gansey -Seam and felt French Press Slippers x3 -cast on and complete (only after above are done) Leaf l Lace scarf
Claudia -- I'm going to knit the January Socks That Rock Club and am going to finish this pair! Really need to finish what I start and the Knitting Olympics will be my inspiration!

Claudia Comay -- A sideways sweater from stash that includes yarn that has been marinating since I purchased it in Vancouver in summer 2008.
Claudia M -- Autumn Rose: I'm debating whether to kill myself by knitting the 41" (my size), or just make myself mildly crazy by knitting the 35" and giving the sweater away. On the one hand, I'd like to have a memento of the Olympiad; on the other, I'm pretty damn slow and really, really want that gold medal...
 Claudia Tang -- I'm finally finishing the other Owl mitten that I started in NZ, from repurposed wool. I WILL finish it, hope that it looks something like the original- lost the heavy modifications to the pattern- AND I will mail them out to my friend.
 Claudine -- Echo Flower Shawl
 Clestial -- Plain & Simple Pullover. If I finish that I'll also rip the yoke of and finish my Tangled Yoke Cardigan.

 cls -- Ring of Lace from hand dyed yarn. I hope it won't be mud colored....
Clunk -- My challenge is to pick up and persist to the finish! Life changes have conspired to turn me into a knitter interruptus. This marathon just might help me get going again. (Thanks, Stephanie...saw you at Title Wave in Anchorage a couple years ago!) I've chosen to knit the Morgan Ivy Cap from Knitty because (a) I love hats, (b) I have stash, (c) I want a success.
cme -- Mojo socks by Donyale Grant in a spring green Sea Wool from Fleece Artist. It took me nearly a year to finish my first socks so the goal here is something not too patterned that I can FINISH.
CodeCrafter -- Owls pullover for me!!!
Colby -- I'm going to finish a top down cardigan sweater that has been a UFO for WAY too long. It was put in a bag when I got stuck at the shoulder to sleeves transition. I am the world's slowest knitter so this will be a HUGE challenge for me.

 Colette Wilson -- I know I'm way behind the curve on this one but will knit the February Lady Sweater. I haven't chosen yarn yet, I'll do that tomorrow before the cast on.
 Colin -- Sunrise circle jacket
Coll -- a hoodie
Colleen -- Lotus Blossom Shawl by Debbie O'Neill as a 40th Birthday (March 30th) blessing gift for my baby sister.
Colleen Brooks -- All the swatches and the project for TKGA Level I Master Knitter. Knit, blocked, labeled, ready to ship off. (And finishing the socks currently on the needles - 'cause why should it be sane or really doable...?)

 Colleen Cotelessa -- 2 socks at a time on one very long circular needle.
Colleen Isaac -- I will make an "8 Hour Baby Blanket" - which will probably take me 17 days to make - with solid purple and purple vaigated Encore yarn. (Sorry - I've learned to not expect too much of myself in knitting!) It will be good to have one if the need arises for a new little baby girl. It really does knit up nicely and is machine washable for the new mom!
 Connie -- Knitting Pure and Simple neck down summer cardigan (221), knit with Webs Springfield in color 10
Connie -- I will knit a pair of socks I will, I will, I will. I have one sock finished to about 4 pairs of socks. My project will be to knit a pair of socks that includes two socks.
Connie -- A pair of fingerless mitts in Boku, try to finish a sweater that I started 3 months ago in Cascade and a Baby surprise sweater. Maybe do a couple of hats for our local yarn charity group.

Connie B. in OH -- Second Show-Off Stranded sock (aka Mermaid sock)
Connie M. -- Nefertiti Wrap by Miriam Felton, yarn is 800 yards of Cashsilk Lace from Sweet Georgia Yarns.
Cora -- I am going to enter the 2010 Knitting Olympics with a Wonderful Wallaby sweater. It will be completed (trying to remain confident here!!) before the torch is extinguished. I keep reminding myself that while an accountant by trade during the busiest time of the year.....this is possible! I can do it!!! Sending positive vibes to everyone else challenging themselves...We can do it!
Cordelia Strandskov -- I plan to make the Cables and Lace Kimono Wrap Sweater from Sweaterbabe.com in Touch Yarns Possum Merino. I have never completed a sweater in less than a month, let alone one in a finer gauge with lace and cables, so this will be a challenge!
Coreen -- The lace armwarmers that I promised my friend Mika last year.

Cori in Kansas -- 2010 Celebration Scarf, in specially dyed Lorna's Laces Sock, "Olympic Colours." Lacy scarf in 2-3 skeins, but i also have to do test-knits and baby presents...
Corie -- Melusine (http://www.theanticraft.com/archive/imbolc09/melusine.htm). The lace shouldn't be a problem, but the dye-painting afterwards should be interesting, especially since this is Winnipeg in winter, I'll have to do something other than leave it in a hot car to set.
Corie McKibben -- Cascadia in STR. January kit from BMFA. I have never done toe up socks.
Corina -- A Sweater for my Dad
corinne -- Butterfly in Sundara silk yarn. Modified to knit in the round.

Corythebunnylady -- A pair of socks, TOE UP. I'm still perusing patterns for color or traveling stitch ideas; the toe up feature will be my challenge.
Courtney -- I am going to do a Halter Dress from Vogue Knitting Magazine Holiday 2006. I have been sitting on this dress for quite some time there is a lot of knitting to do but a realitively easy pattern so I should be able to finish.
 Courtney -- Swallowtail Shawl in the new Noro Sekku laceweight
Courtney -- I need to knit four hats based on the Adults-Only Devil Hat by Kitty Schmidt. I will embellish the hats with flowers and buttons instead of devil horns. This is a project I have been putting off for two years, so taking part in the Knitting Olympics will motivate me to get it done. I promised these hats to students two years ago, so enough already! I work particularly well under deadlines, and I h
Courtney in Crete -- Baby Poonam (size nine months), a cabled baby sweater.

Courtney Landau -- Wood Hollow Vest by Kirsten Kapur
 crafteine -- OpArt blanket by Melissa Dominguez. I'm a fairly experienced knitter, but this will be a challenge in two ways: 1)I've attempted a striped baby blanket in concentric squares in the past with hideous results, and 2) I will be attempting this project using only STASH YARN!
Craftistic -- My first sweater will be the Mason-Dixon Perfect Sweater, knit in Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted in sage green.
CraftNinja -- Knit 4 pairs of socks.
CraftyLaDonna -- Heelhead scarf by Carissa Browning

Craolyn (Coco) Ewen -- Lace Socks for my wonderful daughter Hannah
Crazyhorse -- Nimbus Cardigan by Berroco Yarn: Debbie Bliss Donegal Chuncky Tweed Colour 292110 (Blue/Black)
CreeksideKnitter -- Garter-Cable Throw; DB cashmerino aran; Color: Kingfisher
Cricket Cooper -- WIP Wrestling (one cowl, one laceweight shawlette) Spinning (4 oz red/purple merino, 4 oz purple/silver merino/silk blend, 4 oz coffee merino)
 Cristin J Miller -- 2 baby blankets to be used as props for a new Broadway show!

Cristina -- I am going to knit the Ishbel Shawl. Until now I have only knitted a very simple shawl. Isbel will be my seconf. The yarn I'm going to use is Posh Yarn Martha (80% superwash merino / 10% cashmere / 10% nylon) from Posh Yarns.
 Cristina P -- Cardigan using the yarn that my mother in law gave me for Christmas!
Cro-Knitting -- Steggie Sweater from Knitty For: Ethan Yarn: Caron Simply Soft, comfy and washable!
cstrez -- I will be creating a Lopi sweater during the Olympics with a sleeved-poncho shaping, open collar and slanted pouch pocket. It is a combination of two Lopi patterns: shaping from Astrid, yoke and collar from Sigidur. The slanted pouch pocket will be my own addition to the pattern.
CurliSu -- My first (of many?) Baby Surprise Jackets.

 CurlyMarie -- A pair of plain socks. I've never made socks before. I'll consider it a success if I finish just one sock, but for the gold, it's A PAIR of socks. In Patons Kroy Socks Stripes (in honor of the Canadian Olympics); color Cyan Stripes.
CursingMama -- One Scaruffle in that cool red/orange yarn from Knitpicks I purchased about 4 years ago.
Cydnie -- Fiery Ruche Scarf - looking forward to trying to complete this on time in my first Knitting Olympics!
 cyndi buckey -- A pair of socks for a friend.
 Cyndy Wright -- Arrowhead fingerless gloves with worsted weight yarn - a time challenge as well for me because I work 2 jobs - one full-time!

Cynthia -- A pair of socks in a new-to-me pattern. I've never used a chart, and this pattern has one. It will be a challenge for me!
Cynthia -- A cabled stole knit out of my handspun merino. While I wouldn't normally consider this a challenge, I am going to be driving from Northern New York to Salt Lake City, Utah during the Olympics. I feel that this makes knitting the stole more of a challenge. Also, committing myself to knitting something for myself is also a major challenge since I generally knit for my girls, and my husband.
Cynthia -- A scarf of my own design
Cynthia -- I am going to finish an afghan for a friend.
Cynthia B -- I finished my Wildflower scarf and am moving on to complete my Pretty Thing Cowl that has sat unfinished for a few months.

 Cynthia B -- Wildflower scarf by Evelyn Clark using Handmaiden Seawool that was half a sock for awhile (two years).
 Cynthia Brant -- A matching hat and mittens for the Clever Ewe ArtPrize project that will be donated after the contest is over. I have never knit mittens. GOing to cast them on in magic loop.
Cynthia Harris -- Norwegian Selbuvotter gloves from Terri Shea's book. Several patterns cobbled together, and instead of a moose, my own design of a horse as main motif (no, not the obscenely large RL logo on team USA clothing!)Challenging because after I cast on, must put them aside for 6 days to finish another project by a deadline! Go team!!
Cynthia Spann -- Lace Luge - Myrtle Cardigan WIPS wrangling
Cynthia Spencer -- Multiple stuff, as shown in blog: Finish scarf; finish pink sweater; join armholes and body in blue sweater; finish lace and fair isle on wimple; either start spring sweater or finish blue sweater, depending on mood.

Cynthia Swanson -- Socks using the Lifestle Toe-Up pattern/method.
D2 -- A sock. Any sock. Ok. Two socks. A pair of socks.
Dael -- Top-down men's Leyburn socks while working two fulltime jobs!
dalaimama -- Twinings Due to an unprecendented foot of snow (sure, laugh, but it beat the record for most snow in a WINTER here, nevermind in a day) resulting in a five day loss of electricity, my event has been pushed back to start tomorrow (2/16)...
 Damara White -- I work for an oncology company, and some co-workers and I will be knitting chemo caps for our company's charity to donate directly to our cancer patients. My goal is to start and finish 8 caps during the Olympic period. We're getting as many as possible from our company involved... Thanks, Stephanie! :)

 Dana -- I'm making the Hemlock Ring Blanket out of KnitPicks Swish Superwash in Copper, for my parents' 30th anniversary present. I'm also planning on spinning up 8oz of roving in my stash that I need to give as birthday gifts to my favorite knitters this spring. Go team!!!
Dana Schweitzer -- The Snooty snood. This is a challenge for me because I have never worked with cables before and I will be workign through this on my own.
Dances In Garden -- Angst, a pattern from abiknits. It is a swatchless top pattern. Why is this a challenge for me? 1. I have trouble finishing clothing for myself because I get BORED and stop part way. Eventually the project dies and sits on the needles until I "kill" it and unravel it to start something else. 2. It uses yarn I have had in my stash waiting for a project for a long time, and I promise
 Dances-with-wools -- My goal is to complete AND get into the mail 6 Israeli Defence Forces hats by the end of the games! They're not difficult but they're a lot of work. Also, I'm going to spin and dye 1lb of silk.
Dani C. -- I'm making Nine-to-Five socks by Nicole Hindes & also hope to finish a WIP Log-Cabin blanket.

 Dani Lowry -- Ishbel by Ysolda Teague (smaller version), knit in Malabrigo Lace in Hummingbird.
Daniela -- Designing and knitting a comfy black sweater. My challenge is the time frame. I easily get distracted, cast on for other things and generally I'm not really committed to one project. As winter is short in the South of France, I don't have a lot of time left to actually wear what I will be knitting, so that is another reason to hurry.
daniele -- Palimpsest by Anne Hanson with Old Maiden Aunt lace yarn, colour Rose Rose Red
Danielle -- Ambleside, the cabled pullover in Rowan's Purelife Winter Collection magazine, using Rowan Cocoon and US 10 needles!
Danielle -- Joelle Hoverson's Hourglass Sweater from Last Minute Knitted Gifts. Here goes nothin'

Danielle Bryers -- A cobbled together simple, stripped down raglan cardigan for my mother-in-law, who was supposed to get a non-cobbled together cardigan for christmas only it wouldn't go over her shoulders. The olympics ensures that this gets finished NOW and she gets a christmas present before spring!
Danielle Fox -- A colorful and soft scarf for my grandma made with Poof yarn purchased from the Yellow Sweater in Buda, TX
Danielle Stevenson -Hanns -- one evening stocking for a young lady by nancy bush, just the one as I cant stop writing my diss no matter how much I want to
Danni -- Complete writing my sock pattern and three pairs of test socks.
Danyelle Frakes-Lewis -- I am doing the Chevron Lace Cardigan by milobo. The pattern is free on Ravelry. I will be using Manos Del Uruguay Silk Blend in Moss.

Daphne Hathaway -- "Shawl That Jazz" by Samantha Roshak in Pylmouth Happy Feet DK
Darcey McLaughlin -- First Lace Socks
 Darlene Bell -- French Press Felted Slippers
 Darlene Hollingsworth -- I am doing Elizabeth Zimmermann's Baby Suprise Jacket.
Daron -- I plan a triple challenge: knitting socks from the toe up, with a cable stitch while reading a chart. My object of challenge is Serpentine Socks from "Socks from the Toe up"Let the Games begin!

daune frankenfield -- I am going to knit my first piece of clothing ...a shrug for my daughter
David -- Jon Anderson kilt hose!
David Anthony -- Haruni by Emily Ross
 Dawn -- Tangled Yoke cardigan
Dawn -- I'll be trying to finish a project that has haunted me, dogged me, and laughed at me. I'm picking this because it bothers me that I let it go for so long. I'm in the Ravelympics but chickened out of entering this project as a WIp. I shall try to challenge myself as best I can. (Franklin RULES! I want one of his buttons!!!) :O) Thanks Yarn Harlot for doing this!

Dawn -- Velo Cycling Sweater. Three colour sweater design from Knitalong - Larissa/Martin John Brown
Dawn Dura -- I am doing my first shawl, Citron from current Knitty. Usually all I knit is socks, so this will be an enjoyable challenge for me. Yoo Hoo!
Dawn Dura -- I am doing my first shawl, Citron from current Knitty. Usually all I knit is socks, so this will be an enjoyable challenge for me. Yoo Hoo!
dawn f -- I am going to try to start and finish the Leftovers vest by Alison Hansel.
Dawn Poulson -- First pair of toe up socks. Pattern pending.

Dawn Prickett -- shawl
Dawn Sansonetti -- Felted Tote
Dawn Torkelson -- I will be casting on Vintage. My challenge is actually getting a whole pair done in the time alloted.
Dawna English -- Diamond Fantasy Shawl by Sivia Harding - Louet Gems Fingering Weight -Pink Panther - 3.75 mm needles
 Dawnmaire -- The Maeve hat and mittens kit from Knitpicks a few months back. First mittens, first Fair Isle. Definitely a stretch. Yay!

DawnV -- My challenge is to knit a Lenore sock and complete the one I have started, thus creating a PAIR of socks. Think Pairs Figure Skating, Ice Dance, 2 person Bobsleigh etc.
Deanna -- Binks by Frances Otero in South West Trading Company Bamboo
Dearbhaile Curran -- I'm going to try my hand at lace for the first time. I'll be making the Fountain Pen Shawl from Interweave Knits, Spring 2009. I'm using Lacey Lamb in shade 601 (Oyster). Wish me luck!
Deb -- To design and knit a scarf based on the 4-Color Windowpane stitch as described in The Essential Guide to Color Knitting. Colorwork with no stranding!
Deb A -- Cardigan for Arwen

Deb Accuardi -- I will be (fractal) spinning 4 oz of dyed Polwarth roving and knitting a "broccowli" cowl (designed by Amy Singer).
 Deb Keller -- finish my husband's sweater: 2 sleeves and yolk complete a cabled felted bag
Deb Leary -- Yikes! It's tonight! No time to plan, so I'll be grabbing something from the stash and casting on a lace scarf while on the way to pick up the grandkids.
 Deb McEwan -- February Lady Sweater by Pamela Wynne
Deb Shryock -- Will finish Nimbus then get back to UFO mittens that have aged.

Deb Waggoner -- Cross-Cultural Pullover by Norah Gaughan I'm knitting it out of Cascade ecowool in olive and Borocco Peruvia in aqua. Subtle but cool.
Deb Weissman -- The February Lady Sweater --- it IS February after all. Resizing it and subbing yarn will be the challenge, as will completing it before the end of the challenge.
deb y -- garter yoke cardigan by Melissa LaBarre
 Debbie -- Cable Net socks, by Ariel Barton. I'm a remarkably slow sock knitter (2d sock syndrome), so here's hoping the Olympics will keep me on my toes.
 Debbie -- I'm going to make Andrea's Shawl, from Knitpicks. Challenge - two colors, lace, actually finishing. Getting the yarn today.

Debbie -- Sweater Coat, pattern tbd but the yarn will either be Wyoming Wool Moorit or Carodan Farms worsted.
Debbie -- Candle flame cowl. I haven't done s project like this before. Mostly just dish cloths.
 Debbie = Wiggleknits -- I am taking on the Whirligig Shrug - by Stephanie japel. This is a challenge in many ways for me, not least of which is the ability to knit something completely before casting on a new project, has a neat variety of stitches, and I still have to adequately care for my 2 girls while completing it and watching those Olympic heroes. Here's to a fun knit :-)
Debbie Bourque -- The Hemlock Blanket
Debbie C. -- The Swirl Shawl. I truely feel sorry for my family the next 17 days.

 Debbie Everets -- I'm making the "O Canada" wrap by Anne Hanson made from Louet "mooi" in "natural" colourway. Go Canada!!!!
Debbie H. -- I'm going to try a pair of red socks with cables down the sides.
Debbie Healy -- With two kids and two jobs I decided to do the Shetland Triangle Shawl.
Debbie Kenyon -- Finishing all WIP's otherwise known as UFO's.
Debbie Mc -- Siverlake shirt- A simple sweater pattern in 17 !?! days, a definate challenge for me.

Debbie Messimer -- I'm knitting two-color mittens.
Debbie Mucciolo -- Leg warmers, it's a challenge because of all that I have going on the next 17 days, many exams, three research papers, and I still have to make it to classes. I will do my best! Thanks for doing this again!
 Debbie Palmer -- 2 buttonhole bags & 1 shawl
 Debbie Pyle Verhoeven -- "Oh Canada" earflap hat.
Debbie Q -- I will be casting on for my first sweater in honor of my Grandmother Elizabeth Julia Mortenson Amsler who went home to the Lord 2/10/2010. She taught me to knit and I think of her every day when I pick up my pointy sticks.

Debbie R. Barnett -- Twilight Lace Scarf by Laura Wallins from Interweave Knits, Winter 99/00
Debbie Rotondo -- I'm knitting the Rocky Butte socks by Ellie Metz (a/k/a Miss Violet of Lime&Violet), dyeing up 2 pounds of fiber batts in multiple colors, and spinning 12 ounces of BFL from Spunky Eclectic in the colorway "Thin Ice".
Debbie Ruzicka -- a wrap around sweater. I have never completed a sweater before, and I have all the yarn I need for it.
Debbie Seale-Kubena -- Spring leaves lace shawl. This is a UFO, started approximately 6 weeks ago and I'm not even halfway done with it. It's made from Pagewood Farms lace weight in a gold colorway (similar to the picture in the pattern) and my goal is to have it done and blocked by the end of the Olympics.
debbie truex -- I am making the seaside shawl. Iam making it out of malabrigo lace and using a size 4 needle. After that I am making the Argus shawl. I am making that out of HPKY sock yarn and I am using a size 6 needle. I can't finish a shawl for at least a month so to make 2 in 17 days is really a challange.

Debbie Tyber -- Janet Szabo's Mountain Brook pattern. Size S (but my gauge will make it a little bit bigger). I'll use size 2 Addi Turbos and Elsebeth Lavold's Silky Wool in the denim colorway. Or I could frog the whole thing and give up. Who knows?
Debbie Waters -- Cassidy. I know I am late signing up but I was up in Canada for the start of the Olympics and I didn't have access to a computer! Go Canada! Alex started the trend, keep those gold medals coming.
 Debbie Wilson -- Autumn Rose from Simply Shetland (#4, I think). I must be out of my mind! But you never said sanity was a prerequisite.
debbiejo -- Best Friend Cardigan. First time doing cables and first time knitting adult cardigan. And I'm an awfully slow knitter.
 DebbieS -- Knitting Hanne Falkenberg's Mermaid jacket, which has been languishing at my house for four years uncaredfor! It's going to be near impossible to finish all that garter stitch in 17 days but I'm planning to try!

debbih -- Knit it Down sweater. I am psyched to try to finish a sweater in 17 days and not having any sewing to end with is a bonus!
Debby -- A shawl. 10 skeins. Size 10 needles.
 Debby -- I am making the Lepidoptera Mitts, although I may actually close in the fingers if I have enough yarn.
Debby Bryant -- Moonlight Sonata from Vogue Holiday 2008, knit from Blue Moon BFL sport, maroon
Debby Carlson -- I'm knitting Cookie A.'s "Monkey" sock pattern published in the Winter 2006 Knitty. I love the way the pattern works with variegated yarn. I have never knitted a pair of socks in such a short period of time. This will be a real challenge for me!

 DebetEsse -- Tomten, my first sweater
Debi Kay -- I'm finishing this $^*#ing sock! Knitpicks Felici, last sock in my first pair ever. :)
Debie Paterson -- I am attempting a pair of socks. 17 days is going to be a challenge with a hectic schedule, but I am in!
 debolsillo -- To design and knit a sideways cardigan, without seams, in garther stitch, using short rows to mate the yoke form and the sleeves.
Debora -- Monkey Socks in BMFA yarn.

Debora Oese-Lloyd -- I am knitting the Tree of Life socks from "the Enchanted Sole" by Janet Laidman. I have my Black and Indecita Malabrigo Sock yarn and my circulars at the ready.
Deborah B. -- Going to tackle my third pair of socks, and my first toe-up - trying to learn a new technique with each pair! Malabrigo Sock in Aguas. Will be happy to finish one, and ecstatic if I get both done.
 Deborah Douglas -- I am going to make a Gretel hat. I have been trying to learn the cast on and I hope to have it by Opening Ceremonies.
Deborah Green -- I am going to start my first pair of socks that would fit an adult human. I have done miniature stockings as Christmas ornaments but that is it as far as socks go.
Deborah Lapp -- gentleman's plain winter sock with dutch heel from Knitting Vintage Socks by Nancy Bush for me the challenge will be finishing these in 17 days!

Deborah Miller -- Brandywine Shawl by Rosemary Hill using either Sundara Sock or STR for the first time (which is hardly a hardship). I expect this to be more of a time management and focus challenge than a challenge for my knitting skills, but we shall see...
 Deborah Nelson -- Cabled Clock Tam: KnitPicks kit First tam, First time working flat circle from outside to center. (Just did the first flat circle from center on a lace shawl last month.)
Deborah Ratzloff -- Nantucket Jacket, designed by Norah Gaughan, published in Interweave Knits, Winter 2006.
Deborah Swift -- 1) Top-quality swatches for Level III of TKGA's Master Hand Knitter program. 2) A cabled hat. 3)(If time remains after #2) A Bavarian Twisted Stitch hat, with crown-shaping in-pattern. These all focus on quality technique, vs quantity of fabric, 'cus that's the challenge I want just now.
Deborah Thompsen -- The Percy Shawl, large size, using Claudia's Handpaint silk in Jill's Pink and size 8 beads

 Deborah Wade -- The scarf pattern that came with the Anny Blatt mohair and silk, dyed to match yarns that I just purchased. Please note that while this is a simple project, my knitting speed is really slow and I have major projects due at work and for the Kennel Club which will be coming due during the Olympics. I am a realist! And the scarf will be beautiful!
 debra -- I will be attempting Bee Balm by Nashua Handknits in ivory Creative Focus Cotton. The pattern has lots of lace, half cables and full cables. Certainly an Olympic Challenge for me.
Debra Anderson -- I cast on the Aestlight Shawl. A Shetland design that I will make in Shetland wool. It will be an extreme challenge to finish as this is an extremely hectic two weeks in my life.(and I never finish anything I start. ever) Starting and Finishing will be a personnal best for me. Thanks for the opportunity to challenge myself!
 Debra Cain -- This: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/drapert/devils-heat-hat I've never done double knitting before, and I've sort of tweaked the pattern a bit, so it'll be interesting to see what happens!
 Debra Stafford -- I am going to knit the Norwegian Mittens from Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitter's Almanac. This will be my 1st pair of mittens and first try at fair isle. Plus, it will be my 1st attempt at deciphering the instructions in this book. I have been knitting about 18 months since I taught myself using books and the internet.

 Debra Thorpe -- Alpine knit scarf with double rose leaf center pattern and diamond border from "Victorian Lace Today." The problem is that I already have two scarves on needles. I may just have to buy another pair.
 DebS -- Men's Ribby Slippers
Deby Goldsmith -- Sculptured lace scarf - Interweave Knits Spring' 09- in Hand Maiden 4 ply cashmere- awesome spring greens. First time to knit cashmere in a pattern that had defied me before! Scarf will be for ME! Bonus - get first ever sweater zipper into Debbie Bliss cardigan for Lily.
DeDe -- Loop-D-Loop Ballet T Shirt and! Designing my own baby hat and baby cocoon
 Dee -- 1) Shawl - Clothilde - challenging but doable 2) Scarf - Raha (long shot)

Dee -- Tidal Wave Socks made in the worst ball of TOFUtsies yarn EVER! Breaks, splits, knots...this skein has it all. However, I CAN'T waste yarn, so I'm making socks out of it anyway.
Dee -- Pentagon Aran Pullover in jo sharp silk road aran tweed in wintergreen. I have been wanting to get to this sweater for myself since Knitting Nature book came out. 17 days, huh? ladies, start your engines.....
Dee -- I'm going to make socks. I will have to decide the project.
 Dee -- Designing and knitting a colourwork Norwegian mitten. I've never designed before, and never done colourwork before. And there will be a braided cast on. Eek! I plan to make referee stripes since i ref girls hockey and hope to ref in the Olympics some day! :-D Thanks!
Dee Ann in Juneau -- The Nashua Hoodie Vest.

Dee Baker -- I am going to attempt my first sweater. I have chosen the Flamenca Ruffled Cardigan from Knitwits and am going to need some luck and prayers to get this thing completed, much less for the Olympics!
Dee diSomma -- I have to change everything. Time, sanity, family relations are at stake. I will knit the Scroll Lace Scarf by Ysolda Teague, in 100% cashmere. I will also finish a pair of mittens - Beginner Mittens, Magnificent Mittens and Socks, Anna Zilboorg, for my daughter & her cold hands, work on Ornette by Cookie A, in Monarch sock yarn, AND do homework for Stitches West. Reducing stress is good.
Dee Miller -- A 'comfort' shawl for a very sick friend.
Deedee Winters -- Kormet sockes--ravelry pattern
deetyblue -- I'm aiming for designing (using a chart! yikes!) and knitting a pair of Triforce wristbands and a scarf for my nephews. I'm intimidated by charts.

deidre (lostinkansas) -- intended project is either margot or february lady sweater. I have never completed an adult sweater--only accessories and baby size sweaters oh yeah afew afghans either will be a challenge just because of the time constraint. thanks for doing this
 Deirdre DeSantis -- My first PAIR of socks knitted with Happy Feet from Plymouth on a size 1 (gulp...so small!). Let's see if I have the patience to make the second one!
 Deirdre McNeill -- I'm going to cast on Audrey in Unst - with longer sleeves and perhaps a pullover rather than cardigan - while simultaneously trying (desperately) to finish my 25% done Pas de Valse for an event on the 24th of Feb. Woo hoo!
Deneen -- I am beginning knitter. And by that I mean I have some pointy things, some yarn and a DVD called Knitting for Beginners and a book with knit patterns for dishclothes. I am going to knit a dishcloth. Because I am of the opinion that people who knit are far superior human beings and I wanna be on TEAM KNIT.
 Denise -- Tulip cardigan - my first top down sweater.

 Denise B -- Complete Silk Smoke by Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer
Denise K. -- I will be attempting to knit Ishbel in STR Korppi.
Denise L. -- One-button textured waistcoat -- for myself! The challenge is not the pattern per se, but finishing a garment that I will actually wear. (Haven't knit anything but socks for myself in years.)
Denise Reid -- I am knitting the Skew Socks from knitty dot com.
 Denise Teasdale -- Ishbel

denise wessman -- nine to five socks knit with opal spring 2009 colorway on size one dbl pt needles.
 Dennine -- full length lace patterned stocking to complete the pair. it's a challenge in the time!
Dennis Seavers -- Irish cardigan
 denny Mcmillan -- Dale of Norway 2010 sweater.
Devin Lynch -- Fisherman Shrug: http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/50718.html?noImages=&r=1

Dez Crawford -- The challenge in this project for me is not difficulty of execution, but rather an emotional challenge. The two projects that I was working on in 2005 -- when my father died and Hurricane Katrina hit just two weeks later -- have languished ever since as UFOs simply because I just couldn't pick them up without feeling sad. One, a pair of socks in New Orleans Saints team colors, was intended as
Diana -- Hmmmmmm. I think a pair of European slippers with just a touch of Fair Isle across the instep in 3 colors.
Diana Calle -- 103-1 Jacket from Drops. It has been in my q forever and i have been intimidated by it. I haven't never knitted a full sweater (or jacket) for myself so here i go! Wish me luck!!
Diana Minard -- catawampus hat and/or syncopated hat blooming cotton scarf
 Diana Parker -- Gabriel's Christening Shawl Pattern: Super Spiral Shawl from A Gathering of Lace Yarn: Knitpicks Bare Superwash Merino DK Christening: Morning of February 28.

Diana Radoff -- Two at a time, toe-up socks. On-Your-Toes Socks by Ann Budd. Using Magic Loop technique. These will be my first two at a time toe-up socks. I am part of Team Alaska.
Diana T. -- Turbulent Indigo by Keiran Foley
Diana Troldahl -- I will design and knit a shawlette using an adapted lace pattern from the 1800s. Name TBD.. although I like Curling, 'cause that, like this, takes stones!
Diana White -- MissBB, knit in Cascade 220.
Diane -- Cromwell Court Afghan from in Wool-Ease Thick and Quick in Fisherman. A wedding gift for my daughter. Increasing the size from 46 x 54 to 50 x 70. This will be a real challenge to complete --but I'm up for it.

Diane -- Cascadia socks by Sivia Harding
 Diane -- A scarf based on the "Meandering Vines" shawl by Susanna IC. Yarn: Buffalo Gold #12 "Lux" laceweight in Red River DL2. Needles: US 4. A simple pattern for some but I just forgot how to knit ribbing. For every row of lace I knit I usually have to rip out a row. Sooner or later.
Diane -- Skew Socks from Knitty. I also hope to at least cast on for my handspun yoke cardigan, but that may be too much to ask for.
Diane B. -- Laminaria in green merino/tencel that I spun during tour de fleece last summer
Diane D -- I want to learn the toe up sock method. I've been knitting for 40 yrs, but only learned to make socks 3 yrs ago, when Cat Borhdi came out with Socks Soar on Two Circulars. I hated dbl point needles, and this was fantastic. But I've always knit top down. So going out to get a book on the toe up method, and have tons of sock yarn. Maybe I won't have any left over this time!

Diane G. -- Sophie
Diane Gaines -- The Gooseberry Cardigan from the Interweave Weekend Knits magazine; knit in Valley Yarns Northfield. Cast on last night during the opening ceremonies.
Diane L. Augustin -- 5 color cowl. My first attempt at multi-color knitting.
diane lewis -- Mags Kandis "Modern Quilt Wrap". I will be challenged to follow the pattern, domino knitting, and working with kidsilk haze.
Diane MacMillan -- Lambs Pride bulky cardigan

Diane Nardin -- Artyarns 5-ply cashmere cabled wrist warmers
Diane Neubert -- Helena sweater for my 4 year old daughter knit in RYC Bamboo Soft.
 Diane Nishri -- Haruni by Emily Ross, in Karabella lace mohair, colour 32020, a gorgeous lavender that I bought in La Jolla, CA last June. The challenge will be finishing while I am working a lot of overtime!
Diane P -- I plan to do this http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter09/PATTrooibos.php Love it and the yarn is in the dye pot right now!! Bulky BFL, ummmmm.
Diane P -- I'm knitting an Oatmeal cardigan. It'll be a challenge from the start since I'll be arriving in Phoenix during the opening ceremonies.

 Diane Psota -- three finished bears for the Mother Bear Project
Diane S., Selkirk, NY -- I will be knitting the Baby Blocks blanket by Ann Norling from the Shop on Blossom Street series. Knitting for babies is not an easy thing for me because it usually ends me up in tears so I need a timeline to get me through this. It is a gift for a friend of my Mom's. I know my Mom will be so happy to give this to her friend so it is definately worth the work!
 Diane Schlemmer -- Big Cross Top ( a cool sweater) from Knit Tricks by Rebecca Watt. I need to buy the yarn and start swatching!
Diane Seely -- Skew Socks from Knitty Winter 2010. Why, because there are just so many opportunities for me to not read the directions properly! And besides, they look really cool, I have lots of sock yarn and it supports our Yarn Harlot's concept of create your own sock club.
Diane Starr -- "Baby Ferris" cardi free from Berroco 22 st, 3.5 & 4 mm needles Sirdar Denim Tweed DK, cream heather Three (pattern)/four (picture) buttons 12 mo. Challenge: Pattern makes no sense to me Challenge: Baby due this month Challenge:I work full time I LOVE the OLYMPICS and KNITTING.

 Diane VanderPol -- Tulips baby sweater and Rocket baby sweater.
diane wells-nowell -- men's vest, size xlarge, kaffe pattern, rowan colourscape yarn....sigh....I'm lazy!
 Diann Lippman -- Patchwork front cardigan from Vogue Knitting Winter '01/'02. Knit in Lambs Pride Worsted. Without the fur collar!
 Dianna -- French Press slippers! The challenges for me: I work full time, do not knit as quickly as some other people do (my first attempt at one sole took a long time; I'll consider it a swatch), and have never felted a handknit item. Best of luck to all!
Dianna Damir -- I'm in too! (just in under the wire- the opening ceremony is going on while I type!) I think I'll do a sweater for my daughter that I've been procrastinating on...

Dianne -- February Lady Sweater in BMFA Luscious Single Silk, color Jasper
Dianne Barber -- I am making a cardigan ( jacket) from DK .......I hope it goes better than the set up to this challenge so far........My yarn came completely different in colour to what I thought I was getting, oh those monitors, & then I realized that I didn't even order enough yarn........... More yarn is on it's way.......have needles, next Olympics I am starting a yr in advance to organize this & my project
Dianne MacDonald -- The Peace Fleece Adult Shepherd's Jacket..using the yarn I spun last year for the Tour de Fleece.
dianne noe -- A vest done in combo of handspun and commercial yarn. Spinning to start on Friday - cast on with commercial yarn to start at the same time. Pattern to be done on the bias - modification of pattern on hand.
Dibble -- Prayer Shawl based on the CashSilk Fern Scarf pattern.

Dina -- Gathered Pullover Interweave winter 2007.
 Dina DeMaio Smith -- The Frost Tapestry neckwarmer from Twist Collective Winter 2009. I've never done colorwork, and I've never steeked, so a challenge it shall be.
Dina Engel -- JoJoland Swirl Shawl Yes...... I am totally crazy and delusional!!!
 Dina G -- B.O.B. sweater. Cables and button band scare me, but chunky wool may make it possible to complete in time. If the wool ever arrives here in Snowmageddon.
 Dionne -- Winterscape by Ron Schweitzer/Yarns International. This will be both a speed and an endurance project for me.

Dionne -- Just in case I can't finish the other project I entered with, I'm going to sign up to finish my diamond-pattern sweater, the Hawaii socks, and the big granny-square blanket.
Dippy Knitter -- I am knitting an expanded version of the Travelling Woman shawl for my daughter. She's thrilled because I might just finish this one - I have several more that are sleeping quietly! I did start at the right time, and am now at the beginning of the second repeat. The challenge is time - work, studies and blogging, not to mention Farmville provide distractions!
 Dixie Geddis -- Self desgined sweater(size large)in fingering weight yarn.
Djinnaya -- My first sweater! Bold and Bulky Mini Cardi from the book Fitted Knits. I'm adapting it to have more button holes so that I can use fancy Art Noveau buttons. I'm kitting with Lion Jiffy Thick Yarn in a lovely cranberry and a black.
Dmc60 -- 3 shrugs to take on vacation to cover the upper arms! They will require LOTS of math as the directions are metric and not sized - and there is crocheting! And I have a crocheting diability

DMP -- Lorne's hat - forming a friend's knitting challenge with Kay, who will be competing in the Faroese footlet division.
dobarah -- I will knit Ishbel! This may not sound impressive, but I will do it while playing Quidditch/Ravelympics, teaching 10 classes (some in the same class period), and while conducting my research project for my master's degree. Rock on!
Donna -- I'm knitting the Modern Garden Cardigan by Veera Välimäki
 Donna -- I will be finishing the cardigan I started during the 2006 Knitting Olympics & haven't worked on since. If I finish that I will do a feather & fan scarf out of the lovely Lucy Neatby yarn my son gave me for Christmas.
Donna -- That sweater I started 3 years ago and can't remember the name of but I know exactly where it is taunting me because it's not finished.

 Donna -- Finish both of the two sweaters that are in pieces and need finishing and start and finish the two pairs of socks to go with them.
Donna -- over the knee socks from weekend knitting (the name escapes me at the moment) and pair of socks for my mom.
 Donna -- 1. Sea to Sky socks 2. Olympic socks 3. Cashmere Cowl
Donna -- Elizabeth Zimmerman's Green Sweater
 Donna -- Daybreak by Stephen West

Donna -- February Lady Sweater - Pattern from Ravelry. Knit with Berroco Comfort in brown. This is my first sweater and it is a HUGE challenge for me to complete it in such a short time frame. I'm so excited!
Donna -- Elizabeth Zimmerman percentage sweater knit in the round with my handspun stash.
 Donna Arnold -- A pair of socks. Holidazed from the RSC, in Vancouver Violet, STR mediumweight.
Donna Bee -- 3 hats and a vest for my DD and her babies in the Northern winter. This is possibly more than I can really do, given other time drains like work and sleep, but I am hopeful!
Donna Benson -- Forest Path Stole The plan is to make is shorter than the pattern. It is a gift for a friend who lost both her parents in 2008. Her mother was a consummate gardener and her father was a refine, well-spoken, old world gentleman. I figure a lace stole made from panels resembling flowers and leaves is a fine tribute to them. She is 5'1". An 85" long stole will overwhelm her. My goal is 60" t

Donna Bullard -- Diagonal Lace Socks from Socks from the Toe Up by Wendy Johnson. made with Lorna's laces in Liberty colorway.
Donna Byron -- Aleita Shell by Bonnie Marie Burns. The biggest challenge for me with this will be to make it so that it fits. I've never done any fitting, just boxy garments.
Donna Christiansen -- Rockin Sock Club Happy Go Lucky - Flabella using the Cat Bordhi Insouciant Toe up method. Will start the pattern once I open the leg. See my progress on Ravelry - DMCHRIST
 Donna Crystal -- I plan on making my sister's wedding shower gifts to include two or more dishtowels, two or more potholders and two or more dishcloths and scrubbers. If time permits, some bath cloths and scrubbies may be included.
 Donna Danielsen -- I'm going to try the Branching Out scarf. It's one I have wanted to do for a long time, but lacework scares me. I have the right yarn and needles, so I'll give it my best shot. I know others will be doing much more complex and challenging projects, so I hope I can qualify as a beginner athlete. Donna

Donna from NNY -- Baby socks for my adorable grandson and a scarf for my granddaughter. Two, count 'em, two projects (in addition to working, keeping my granddaughter for a week and taking her home).
 Donna Hrynkiw -- The Sweater Sampler from Jacqueline Fee's Sweater Workshop. Because I have this huge unreasonable fear that I don't have the knitterly skills to make a full sweater. If I am successful in this, I commit to making myself a wearable cardigan sweater before the end of 2010.
Donna in Maine -- Ten pairs of handwarmers.
Donna Maskill -- I am knitting Olympic socks!!! I wish I did not have to watch my knitting so closely so I could watch more of the athletes, but I am getting better at tearing stitches out....:) Go USA !!!
 Donna Murray -- Adult sizes sweater, discontinued pattern using Tanis Fiber Arts DK weight in Blueberry.

Donna S -- I'm going to knit my son a double-knit beanie. I had surgery on my left wrist on Dec 28th, so this is something small to knit - my first knitted object since last Spring. :) I've already re-started 3 times so I'm hoping this cast-on takes. :)
Donna S. -- I am knitting Strickwear's Merging Colors Adagio Shawl in Rose Garden. Let the knitting games begin..My Down Syndrome son, Bill had a stroke last year and is back particpating in Special Olympics..I can never match his tenacity.
Donna Seex -- Hero Pullover by Ann Budd in Berroco Ultra Alpaca.
Donna Stuessy -- Salt Peanut Sweater designed by Veronik Avery knitted in Ultra Alpaca from Berroco in pumpkin.
 Donna V -- Mini Mochi Fair Isle Mittens - mini mochi intense rainbow colorway

Donna Weathermon -- Elebeth Lavold's Frida Shawl in her dark purple silky wool.
Donnamarie -- Coin Lace Stole designed by Shui Kuen Kozinski
DonnaVG -- I'm going to knit February Lady. It's not too difficult, but I screwed it up the 1st time (ribbit), so it will be a challenge to finish it. If it happens to get done before the end of the games, I will try to finish as many of the UFOs (Kaino Vest, Pretty Thing, Einstein Coat, Messenger Cap, Viper Pilots, etc.) as I can. Finishing has been the challenge lately.
 Doralyn B.B. -- I am going to knit one sock from start to finish. I have started socks more times than I can recall but never have actually finished one. This sock will be a Toe-up on two circular needles. Let the knitting begin!
 Doris -- A pair of socks!

Doris -- Picot socks in Chocolate Cherry yarn from Claudia Handpainted.
Dorothea Hayes -- 1.5 pairs of socks (it normally takes a month for one pair)
 Dorothy -- A sort of my own design cardigan in deep teal merino.
Dorothy -- Gail (aka Nightsongs) - lace, on a size 4 needle.
 Dorothy B. -- Design and knit an Olympic inspired hat in a DK weight yarn.

 Dorothy McB -- i'm going to attempt starting and finishing a pair of socks. I'm working full time and taking a full load of post graduate classes - I've probably knit three hours in the last 6 weeks. I had decided I absolutely could NOT participate - until egged on by my friend YB - peer pressure is a terrible thing...Game On!
 Dorothy Torns -- I will be working on a pair of mock cable socks. It normally takes me months to finish a pair of basic socks so this is gonna be tough.
 DPUTiger (Amy) -- Northman Mittens by David Schulz
Dragonintherain -- St. Moritz.
Dragonknit -- The Stacy Shawl; I will be knitting this in conjunction with the Feb. KAL for The Loopy Ewe's Spring Fling. The biggest challenge will not be the pattern; it will be time!

Drea -- Irish Hiking Blanket.
Drea L. W. -- I have chosen to take on the task of Cookie A's Twisted Rib lace socks. It's going to be cool beans! :D
drrenata -- Low Tide Ripples from Twist Collective
Duffy -- Knitting a pair of colorwork socks using only the public knitting time I have available (the nonpublic knitting time is earmarked for another project). During the last KO I was a member of Brenda Dayne's Team Wales. As she's laid low by injury, I proudly represent Team Wales again.
 Dyepotgirl -- I'm making the Pinwheel Blanket from the book "Knitalong" by Larissa Brown for my niece, who's expecting her first baby. Since my niece is allergic to wool, I'm using Knit Picks Shine Worsted in Cream. I'll dye it after it's completed, when the sex of the baby is known and it's mom picks out the color of the nursery. I'm a really slow knitter so for me this will be a really challenging project.

E J Michel -- My first big Fair Isle project... a vest for my 8 yo nephew. my own design based on pirates - skulls and swords (his fav thing in the world). if i get that done i will either finish a sweater for me that is in hibernation or start a vest/sweater for the other two nephews (brothers so have to do two)
 Earlene -- Man (or Anyone) Cowl I need something to keep my neck warm but be able to take off when it starts bugging the carp out of me. The Challenge for me is keeping track of the rows knit. http://thisboyknits.blogspot.com/2008/07/man-or-anyone-cowl.html
 Eglentyne -- Buttercup top by Heidi Kirrmaier in Naturally Caron Spa (Ocean Spray). No ski sweaters in coastal Texas, but this top should be just right for a post-Olympic celebration!
 Eileen H. -- I am going to start and (hopefully) finish EZ's Ribwarmer vest using sumac red Unspun Icelandic purchased at Knitting Camp. I will also continue working on my Coco Panel cardigan and a pair of Kai-Mei socks but don't expect to finish both of those projects.
 Eileen Lawfer -- Bucket Bag by Two Old Bags.

Eileen Maloney -- Winter Twilight Mitts. Should be a challenge, what with trying to do fairly intricate and non-repeating pattern while keeping an eye on the televised sports. Go, Team!
Eimear -- Sock patterns that involve structural features I have yet to try or master; that involve following a pattern, and possibly even require measuring. I've yet to decide on the exact project but will be starting a bit later than the opening ceremony, being on the other side of the world.
Elaine -- Endpaper Mitts - I'm late to the bandwagon on these.
Elaine -- Kyra, a cardigan from Berrocco designs. In di.Ve Autunno.
Elaine Hussain -- Labyrinth Socks by Janel Laidman (fair isle)

elainepill -- asymmetrical cardi
 Elayne -- From Plymouth Yarn design studio. It is the Jeanne: Lace cabled pullover. Made with jeanne yarn worsted weight in a light clear green. It's a cotton/acrylic blend. Short sleeved, v neck sweater with lace detail between the cables.
 Eleanor -- I will be knitting Citron from Knitty's Winter '09 edition. While it seems small and simple, this will be a challenge for me considering my insane time restraints.
Elena H. -- Brandywine Shawl - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/brandywine-shawl
Elinor -- Incognito cowl! It's the most I can do with a full course load right now. Plus, a gift, so it's perfect. =D

 Elisa -- Two knitted projects - my first-ever knitted lace with first-time chart reading and first-time kitchener stitch. Also, finishing a WIP started in 2007 - YH's 'One Row Handspun Scarf' done with my handspun yarn. Goal is to finish both by the closing ceremonies.
Elisabeth -- Due to an injury I have missed (gasp!) the opening ceremonies, however I will dutifully compete in this years olympics anyway. I will attempt to complete an adult plus size cardigan in this time. As a junior member of this team, I hope I do not bring shame upon my teammates.
 Elisabeth -- The Shetland Triangle in Aran Silky Merino Sundara Yarn!
 Elisabeth Chase -- Jump start on Christmas presents: 10 pairs of felted "fuzzy feet" slippers. Just knitting at present, no felting, don't want to take the chance of them being gone ahead of time!
 ElisabethMcCrea -- Felted clogs in men's size medium. Double strands of worsted weight on size 13 needles(us). Close attention to detail essential, even though those gunboats will be felted. With the added "complication" of limiting myself to only one "shut-up, I'm counting" per knitting session. It'll be tough!

elise/knitinsage -- i will develop a pattern for and knit a moebius scarf. i hope this counts. i have an idea that i want to write up, so that's the real olympic challenge for me.
 Elissa Meiklem -- "In the Pink" by Izzyknits available on ravelry. To be knit with Zauberball, in the red/purple colourway. No charts just pages and pages and pages of instructions.....acchhh!!!
 elizabeth -- Graphic Hoodie by Veronik Avery in Knitting Classic Style
Elizabeth -- Little Birds
 Elizabeth -- A cardigan of my own design. I will (hopefully) be meshing some favourite elements together into something resembling a wearable sweater. That 900 page book will have to wait.

Elizabeth -- I am going to make KnittingGeek's Baby blankie pattern for my Knit-a-Prayer group.
Elizabeth -- Still deciding but probably a Dale pattern.
Elizabeth -- Felted woman size eight slippers.
Elizabeth -- To knit long awaited bramble stitch lacy shawl from the knitters bible 'Knitted Accessories'in pale blue Debbie Bliss Alpaca Silk dk. To commit to this project and resist temptation of socks for husband and picture jumper for grand-daughter until finished.
Elizabeth -- Norah Gaughan's Surface.

elizabeth -- Because I find knitting socks to be challenging, and because my dear friend gifted Laura Chau's Sock Knitting book to me, I will knit a pair of socks in some Noro, because she made me a pair and they are my absolute favourite socks, ever.
 Elizabeth A. Cote -- February Ladies Sweater...my first ever made with stashed Berrocco Comfort yarn.
Elizabeth B. -- Lion Brand's Cable Lux Tunic
Elizabeth Bragdon -- Red Heart Pullover by Gayle Bunn from 02/2010 issue of Knit 'N' Style
 Elizabeth Burgner -- Skew socks from Knitty Winter 09

 Elizabeth Clarke -- Katrina Rosa Sweater in The Marisol Collection book one.
 Elizabeth Clayton -- If the yarn arrives in time, a crazy, cabled vest (Cabled Gilet by Debbie Bliss, in the Spring/Summer '010 magazine), which I intend to knit not-quite to directions. Sure to be a stretch for me. If that yarn doesn't arrive by Friday, I'll be knitting the Transitions Yoke Cardigan by Becky Harbour. Either way a challenge. I've never managed to finish a whole sweater for myself. Much le
Elizabeth Gottschalk -- Tibetan Clouds beaded stole from The Knitter's Book of Wool
Elizabeth H -- Finish my mother's fair isle sweater. A year on the needles is long enough!
 Elizabeth Hipps -- Ropes and Picots Cardigan by Laura Grutzeck from Interweave Winter 2008.

Elizabeth Hipwell -- First time sweater attempt: Garter Lace Jacket from Ann Budd's book Simple Style.
Elizabeth J. -- Bluebird by Rosemary Hill
Elizabeth Marsh -- Lake Louise 2001 from Dale 8501
Elizabeth Odren -- WIP Tapestry Cowl (double-knitting in the round with non-repeat charts!) and if I'm feeling ambitious, a Kindey Kozy (a la knitwithsnotforyou.blogspot.com) for SW MI dialysis patients.
Elizabeth Purdon -- I will be knitting Jared Flood's Stilwell in CEYs Portland Tweed in the same colours as in his book. Not very original, but I really like it, PLUS, my yarn store had a 20% off sale today. I was contemplating something from the stash, but it was more fun to buy something new. I work more than full time as a family doctor and I have three kids, so time is limited. PLUS, I am actually going to th

 Elizabeth Ramirez -- I'll be making a pait of Gentleman's Matrimony Celebration socks in Lorna's Laces Cookie's Deep Dark Secret!
Elizabeth Rodriguiz -- (Not medal eligible, but a stretch for me): Finish the Cosmic Pluto top-down cardigan I started in November. I'm down to the waist and still have the sleeves to go. Needing to focus on it for 17 days sounds like a way to get it done.
Elizabeth S -- Jane Crossover Sweater by Adrienne Thomas (Purl Grey)
Elizabeth S -- The Yogini Bolero by Wendy Bernard. Still undecided as to whether it will be long or short-sleeved.
Elizabeth Spinner -- I am going to be making Elizabeth Zimmerman's Nether Garments from the Knitting Almanac. You can also check me out on Ravelry, my handle is "Slytheringrrl"

 Elizabeth Stroik -- Shetland Triangle Lace Shawl by Evelyn A. Clark http://www.ravelry.com/projects/PhDinHorribleness/shetland-triangle-lace-shawl
 Elizabeth Templeton -- Plymouth Yarn 3-button wrap and two pairs of long-overdue gift mittens. (Sounds small but I work in excess of 50 hours a week, whine.)
 Elizabeth Truex -- Owls by Kate Davies and finish the boat neck sweater WIP (approx 1/3 done)
 Elizabeth Watt -- To spin yarn for and knit Cat Bordhi's Sky Sock Architecture. To knit instead of playing silly computer games when my brain needs a break.
Elizabeth Watts -- A Big Digger sweater by Lucinda Guy for my son. It definitely will be a challenge for me to get done in the time frame. But I love watching all the Winter Olympic sports so hopefully I can make it!

 elizabeth westfall -- Misti International pattern 629 Unisex Classic Zip Jacket. 12 row striped horizontally in a tan Misti Alpaca worsted and a navy Berroco ultra alpaca. For my son's friend (a 19 yr old male.)
Elizabeth Wilcox -- Cable or Lace Socks
Ellanie Sampson -- Valliantly attempting one of the 3 scarves in the 'LACE FROM THE GARDEN' pattern by Kimber Baldwin (FiberOpticDOTEtsyDOTcom), probably the Thistle Leaf Scarf with No. 11 'Blue in Green' Arpeggio merino silk lace weight yarn by Kimber Baldwin (FiberOptic). I've never done lace before, nor used lace-weight yarn, so big challenge all the way around.
Elle -- Big Bad Baby Blanket from Stitch 'n' Bitch in light blue for a baby due to arrive midway through the Olympics. Nothing like pressure to get going on a project!
Elle -- To knit Citron. http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter09/PATTcitron.php

Ellen -- I will be making a pullover sweater in a worsted wool for my husband. Basic design. The olympic challenge is the time factor.
ellen -- heather green Cascade 220 seamless hybrid
ellen -- I will be making my daughter fingerless gloves. This is challenging for me because I have "knitters elbow" so the pain from that keeps me from knitting for long periods of time
Ellen -- knitty.com's cross country chulo, knit using double knitting technique WHILE finishing afghan (last 3 of 13 skeins)
ellen -- Bex from Sock Innovation. I'm starting late due to completing a previous knitting obligation. It's not only a challenging pattern, but a departure from my beloved Monkey Socks. I still have to get the yarn into a ball.

 Ellen Adrian -- After knitting for two years, making 50+ hats, 20+ purses, 10+ pr. of socks, and 15+ scarves, I plan to make a lace shawl.....(I have never done lace work).... I'm up to the challenge!!!!!
 Ellen Bloomfield -- Madrid by Alexandra Brinck. Fingerless gloves that are beaded...what was I thinking!
Ellen Bryant -- Size four boy's sweater with round neck out of worsted weight washable wool.
Ellen Fournier -- Estonian Lace Scarf by Barbara Bush using 100% Bison yarn purchased at the Calgary Stampede in 2009. I hope I'm not undone by the nupps.
Ellen from the Moebius Sock -- I'll be knitting the Solaris cardigan from Berroco in the 32" size.

Ellen Gowey -- I'm knitting a lace stole- arabesque from fiddlesticks in madelinetosh laceweight. A very lovely grey called tern
Ellen S, -- Fiddlehead Mittens and Frostrosen Mittens. I love mittens!
ellen s. -- The Destroyed Cowl. New skills for me: kitchener cast on, kitchener join and dropping stitches with easy breezy stockinette in btwn.
Ellen Seminara -- Entrelac Christmas Sock from Knitting in America by Melanie Falick. But with a few modifications, including, God help me, my friend's name across the top. This is my first attempt at Entrelac and first attempt at knitting in letters.
Ellen Woodfin -- A small square lap robe to show off beautiful hand-dyed yarns done by my brilliant teaching colleague Linda! The yarn is in warm shades of pumpkins and golds with some blue-green touches, in worsted and mohair. Hoping that the mohair will make ruffly bands in between stripes of the worsted.

Elli -- Design a garment!!!
Ellie -- Raphael, a jumper by Marie Wallin. In TARDIS-blue Rowan Kid Classic. This will be my first jumper project and I'm a bit worried about fitting it in, especially since my son's birthday is on March 3rd and I have some non-knitting crafting planned for that too. What the hell!
 Ellie -- Fiddlehead Mittens
 Ellie -- Knit the first of the pair of Norwegian man's shooting gloves.It is a mitten with one finger and a thumb. Since it took me a year to knit a previous pair (now worn out)this is quite a goal.
Ellie Laughlin -- I will knit three squares of a blanket I am making - two of which will incorporate new techniques (new to me).

em -- baby blanket
emcknits -- EZ's Baby Surprise Jacket
 Emilie Dingler -- I’ve never finished an adult sized sweater even though I own several as yarn. My goal is to knit A Cardigan for Arwen by Kate Gilbert. I’ll modify it to make it longer by adding a knit-on cable border on the bottom edge & a cable medallion at the front corners. If I finish early I’ll try to make fair-isle knee socks for my little sister. This will be a big challenge but I know I’ve got th
Emily -- Maire Cabled coat from Twist.
Emily -- Lloie's Cardigan

Emily -- Finish all(!!) my WIPs, including the giant edging to a blanket. Ugh.
Emily -- I'm going to knit the Laced-Front Sweater from Knitting Lingerie Style. I have been knitting for two years and have never made a sweater.
Emily -- Rona Lace Shawl by Anna Marie Jensen with Knitpicks Shadow in Vineyard. Oh boy.
Emily -- Elizabeth Zimmerman's Seamless Yoke Sweater.
Emily -- Either Sagittaria or Clothilde. As decision-making is not a strong suit of mine, and procrastination is, the final choice will probably not me made until the last possible minute.

Emily -- I am issuing a personal challenge to begin AND FINISH a pair of long planned for fingerless mitts made from the oh so beautiful yarn I bought at the Fiberfest in Rhinebeck 8 years ago but have never gotten further with then to wind the skein into a ball and admire it. Go me!!
Emily -- Skew socks http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter09/PATTskew.php I cast on last night when they lit the torch, and then thought, "Isn't there some kind of official thing where people do this?" Hope its not too late to join!
emily -- Looking Glass's baby sheep sweater and coordinating pants
Emily -- Gift knits! Oh and maybe some socks...
Emily Coldiron -- A Pair of monkey socks using tofutsies yarn. Given my weak college budget and studying schedule, this feels oddly challenging

Emily Goble -- First time patterned socks and the 7 circles neck wrap
 Emily Hope -- I am 12 and I am knitting a ping alpaca garter stich scarf for my sister big sister who is away at college.
Emily Horwat -- I would like to finish my clapotis that I started over a year ago. The yarn is from my first major spindle spun project.
 Emily Lind -- Hemlock Ring in Eco+ and a small Ishbel in Noro Silk Garden Sock. This is already a challenge as I have major itchy cast-on fingers that don't want to wait for the torch to be lit.
Emily Mason -- Flip top mittens from Handknit Holidays

Emily McLaughlin -- Petal Halter Interweave Knits Spring 2009 Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece
 Emily Niespo -- Knitting a vintage aran pattern. This pattern is a big challenge to me since it'll be line-by line instructions. The first version of this sweater was made in the 60s by my grandma for my mother, and I then wore it constantly from age 6-12 in the 90s. The original will be passed on to my kids, but I want a grown-up version!
Emily Parks-Vernizzi -- Pattern: Heat Wave by Susan Lawrence Yarn: 457.2 Mtrs Goat Hill DK Weight 87% Kid Mohair / 13% Wool Needles: Addi Turbo 5,0 mm I have read the Yarn Harlot Blog since its inception, never commented, but here I am in 2010 about to cast on for my first Knitting Olympics. Fear? Check. Determination? Check. 8 month-old son? Check. Bring on the hurdles, my 457.2 meter hurdled dash is about to
Emily Ruth Granger -- Noro Striped Scarf
Emily Stokka -- Aeolian Shawl from knittyspin spring 2009. Big ole silver cream big big version. Damned near impossible. Tally Ho!

Emily Stopper -- Drops Jacket 103-1.
Emily T. -- Maeve hat and mittens set from KnitPicks. My first colorwork!!
Emily Way -- Corsica, from the Fiber Fiend; done in Briar Rose Sonoma from Rhinebeck 2008.
 Emily Wright -- I've decided to do two projects (because I am crazy). I'm knitting the Drops Jacket 103-1 in Cascade Eco Wool and the Corrie Fair Isle Vest, which is a kit from Knit Picks. Should be fun!!
Emma -- A pair of socks. This will be my first pair.

Emma -- Kaya Cabled Scarf by Susan Druding in Cascade Bulky Leisure Hand Dyed.
Emma -- A wide lacey scarf of my own design. (still have to design it ;) )
Emma -- ABC Blanket - dishcloth patterns, 30 squares, massive amount of sewing! It will be cotton, in three colours of Bendigo 8ply - Rose, Teal and Latte.
Emma Crew -- polwarth and silk lace shawl
Emma S. -- Muir - http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall07/PATTmuir.html This is my first true foray into lace-work, and I'll be knitting with Misti Alpaca Hand Paint Lace in the most sumptuous variegated blue/teal. While it's not over complex, combined with multiple M.A. assessments and a dissertation proposal all due within a week, should make for interesting time management.

Emme Corbeil -- I am knitting a lace weight lace scarf out of a lovley taupe bison yarn.
Emmerson Peacock -- Lace tanktop for my Grade Eight graduation
emmicat -- Socks!!!! Using the yarn I bought on Monday...... so that means 3 pairs!!!
Erica -- Spanish Armada Shawl by MMario.
 Erica -- Stranded Mittens using fingering weight and if I get those done with enough time, some socks, along with my ever-present WiP pile.

Erica Erfman -- I'm designing a stranded colorwork felted handbag with a celtic scrollwork theme.
Erica Ferguson -- I am going to attempt the Swallowtail Shawl by Evelyn A. Clark. I will be using Baruffa Cashwool in a light grey color. I have yet to finish a lace project in a year so 17 days will be interesting to say the least. Plus I am determined to make this yarn work for me.
Erica G -- I am doing the Garter Stitch Cardigan in Simple Knits for Cherished Babies by Erika Knight.
Erica-Liis -- A shrug out of pretty varigated yarn in shades of green.
Erik Bohlin -- I am going to knit my mother a pair of red socks using the magic loop method. I have been knitting since last summer. So I think this should be a good challenge. This is my third pair. I might put a pattern in them.

Erika -- Citron
Erika -- Amused from Knitty.
Erika -- I'm going to try to make Quatchi. This will be interesting, as I have never made my own pattern before. I have never modified a pattern before. I'm going to try to find a pattern for something similar and then modify it. I will probably fail. :)
Erika Goddard -- Cushion covers. But I'm doing 4 for all the cushions in the living room. To top that off my mother is making he same cushions to be used as a present. So not only are we trying to get this done in 17 days but we are also trying to one-up each other!
Erin -- Three Tams from Knitty - my first colorwork and first hat!

Erin -- I'm going to knit the Sirdar cabled tank from their Tweedie Chunky booklet. I've had the pattern and the yarn for well over a year, time to get started.
Erin -- I'm knitting a short sleeved cabled sweater. Under normal circumstances this would be simple but with a new puppy I have much less time so this is definitely a challenge.
Erin -- The Traveling Woman shawl - my first shawl AND my first lace project.
Erin -- beaded wrap called Tendrils from Knitty
Erin (violingirl) -- I'm making a stranded hat called Thorpe. I picked it because I like the pattern and need a hat for myself, but I'm also trying to pick up some new skills this year and this pattern includes stranding and reading a chart. This is my first project for both techniques.

Erin B -- I am going to knit the Jojoland swirl shawl and finish a hat for my new niece (pixie hat).... These are not technically challanging for me but time challenging. All is reasonable but challenging as long as the kid doesn't show up way before the due date!
Erin Ells -- The Central Park Hoodie!!
Erin Giroux -- I will be knitting Sirdar #9116: Cable Jacket in Denim Chunky for my sister. My last sweater took me 6 months to finish. I think I can, I think I can... :)
 Erin in NY -- I'm tackling the Traveling Woman Shawl by Liz Abinante.
Erin Kelly -- A Handsome Triangle from Victorian Lace Today in gray Cascade Heritage. Bring it on Torch, FLAME ON! (the comic book nerd in me needs to speak up).

Erin Riley -- A shawl with a seed stitch border and a stockinette center.
 Erin S -- Debbie Bliss's Yoke Detail Pullover from Debbie Bliss Spring/Summer '09 This sweater is a challenge because I never seem to finish anything with sleeves. (I hope no one here notices that these are only 3/4 sleeves. Is that cheating?)
Erin Walker -- Paper Dolls Sweater!
Erin Weber -- Olympic Skew - the new Winter 2010 Surprise pattern in J-Knits Superwash Me - Sock in Honolulu. Knit for me (women's size 6.5)
Erin Wilson -- The Rockefeller Sweater by Wenlan Chia from Twinkle's Big City Knits. I'm using Big Softie yarn in Blue. God help me, this is my first attempt at a sweater. I have a vague sense of construction and way too much confidence.

erin.mc -- I will be knitting the Empoisonnee socks out of lovely, lovely Wollmeise.
erineknits -- Two socks. One women's medium sock and one men's large sock (sadly neglected second socks). These will be my first second socks ever made. : )
Erynn Sprouse -- Baby sweater & matching hat
esp knits -- Lace Dress from Classic Elite's John's Bay book
 Ester of NotAnotherPrincess -- I'll be knitting a female version of Sheldon the turtle, whom I'll be naming Shellen after my all-time favorite comedienne. =]

Esther Doosje -- I'm gonna knit a Laminaria shawl, a soft pink one, to celebrate spring that will hopefully have arrived by the time I'm done knitting.
 Etta -- Baby Surprise Jacket
 Eunice C. -- Urban Aran Cardigan, from start to finish.
Eva McDonald -- I am going to complete a cardigan. This is challenge for me because I almost never knit sweaters, preferring small projects like hats, mittens and socks. It's also a special project for me because it's being made from a project that needed to be frogged because it won't fit - I lost a lot of weight last year from depression, after my marriage broke down. This is my way of taking something sad a
 Eva Nemeth -- Mara shawl made with Lion Brand Fisherman's wool. Color:Brown Looks do-able in the time alotted. Let's see...

 Evangeline Sargent -- Garter Stitch Dog Jacket by Annie Modesitt http://www.sheeptoshawl.com/charity/archives/2006/04/entry_190.html there may be some design modifications worked in for the specific doggie. That's why it will be a challenge. Plus putting 2 fairs together with a roommate.
eve -- ana fair isle felted mittens - it's my first fair isle project so a bit of a stretch but a simple one I can hopefully complete.
Evelyn -- Socks. My first pair.
 Evelyn -- A cardigan for my very tall husband, modifying a French pattern to have the shape of the Italian sweaters he loves, and using yarn from deep, deep within the stash. This is insanity.
Evelyn Silverman -- My own design. Large tote made of Malabrigo. To be felted. Will include many design elements and my own fine silver designed components as well.

Evie -- Citron Shawl from Knitty Winter 2009 (http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter09/PATTcitron.php) I'll probably add additional repeats if time allows.
Evil Julie -- Plain vanilla socks for my pseudo MIL, who adores my knitting and hasn't gotten a pair of socks in over a year. And yes, plain vanilla socks are a challenge when there's a day job and a part-time graduate degree involved. I accept that.
extragalactika -- I will start and finish daisy socks by marie and hopefully finally get a pair of handknit socks
FarmerCath -- Fiddlehead: The "Forest" pattern from the Vogue Knitting Fall 2008. Lots of problems apparently with the pattern instructions, short rows in the collar and cables, which usually drive me nuts because while I love making cables they don't always turn out perfect and cables must be perfect--at least in my mind.
Farrah -- Puff-Sleeved Feminine Cardigan, from "Fitted Knits" by Stephanie Japel

Faylatra -- a pair of first socks, made from navy blue sock yarn.
Felice St-Germain -- Knitting one (or two) baby blankets -- gifts for expectant mothers I know.
Felicia -- I am knitting Bitteroot. This is yarn that has already decided it did not want to be something else. We will see who wins this round. I am also teaching a steeking class, so I will also be participating in the sport of sweater knitting. Specifically finishing - rather like the the last leg of a relay team.
Felicia from SweetGeorgia -- Swallowtail Shaw by Evelyn Clark in SweetGeorgia Yarns Merino Silk Lace. Possibly Raspberry. This has been in my Ravelry queue for over 2 years now. It's gotta be done.
 felicity -- Either February Lady or toe-up socks (a first for me). I haven't decided yet.

Fi Nutbrown -- Talia from Knitty Spring 2008: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/talia-2 Enough cably lacy stuff to be a challenge for me, but no seaming or adding the button bands at the end, and it looks like it could be OK bus-knitting (or it'll be a very big challenge time wise). But what really did it were the words 'slimming, pick me up outfit' I'm knitting it in Rowan Scottish Tweed. I must,
Fiber Monster -- Lady February Sweater.
Fiberbrarian/Denyse S -- Oh Canada! mittens. (and my dissertation)
 fibergal -- Spin everything in the living room (stuff from 2 SOARs). Swatch where appropriate.
FiberWench -- Vilai Socks by Cookie A.

 filambulle -- As the actual challenge in my life is pretty heavy already - we are changing everybody's bed in the house, painting walls, buiding new furnitures, PLUS I need to move, declutter, and reorganize pretty much all my stashes (and stuff) - I'll do myself a favor and choose three light and fun goals for the olympics: knit one project with my handspun, knit two more creatures from Amigurumi knits, and up
 Fiona -- Tessa by Cocoknits-going to be a challenge of multi tasking for me!!
Fiona B -- Aestlight shawl, because the Malabrigo is calling and I need something to distract me from writing this essay!
Fire Tweed -- Geno from Rowan 43, with long sleeves and adding the lace pattern to the back. Knitting a long-sleeved lace sweater with fingering weight yarn in 17 days may be madness, but I'll give it a shot!
fishercat -- Shawl that Jazz in BMFA Twisted, Rocktober

flajol -- Girasole in cream fingering yarn. This will be SIL's Christmas gift for 2010. Wish me luck!
 Flan -- NHM #8 from Selbuvotter for my father (who has giant hands).
 Flemisa -- Felted beavers from "Knits From The North Country" using Patons Classic Wool yarn.
Flora -- I'm going to knit this "little red riding hood" poncho for my daughter. http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/en/visoppskrift.php?d_nr=b16&d_id=1&lang=us This will be a challenge with 2 kids (3 and 2 months) there's never enough time to knit!
fluffiebunnie -- linen kilt

Forward -- I'm making a Tomten jacket in size 2T for a little friend of mine. I will be successful if I can sew on the buttons and weave in the ends before the torch goes out.
 Fran -- I will be knitting Icelandic Star by Sarah Hoadley from the Winter 2009 Interweave Knits magazine. I will be using Cascade 220 from my stash - main color very dark gray, nearly black with color work in 2 lighter shades of gray and white. I will also work this in the round and steek, rather than do colorwork back and forth. Ravelry Link to pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/icelan
Frances Swiecki -- A baby sweater (pattern to be found in the next few days) for my expecting classmate Kim's baby boy. Maybe something with cables. Or colorwork. In superwash.
 Francesca -- Jaywalker socks using Pagewood Farms Denali. I've only been knitting for 1yr and these will be my first socks!! Let the games begin!
 Francie Owens -- Imagine from Knitty Spring 2009. The challenge part will be modifying the pattern to be knit in the round and top down AND finishing it in 17 days.

Franna Pitt -- The Sleeveless Hoodie from Nashua Knits. I have either a bulky light grey handspun Shetland or worsted weight Gotland/Shetland milllspun, but from my own sheep. Decisions, decisions - better decide quick! This is just crazy... I should be doing wrist warmers!
freddie -- Central Park Hoodie in lornas laces navy. swatched and ready to go. I just might be crazy...
 Freyalyn -- Bohus Gold I've had the Bohus book for a while, have drooled over various projects on RAvelry (including Yarnharlot's Gold) so I invested in the Gold kit in January. And as if this wasn't enough, there's a pair of colourwork socks in a supplemental event too!
 Frieda -- My challenge will be to knit Evelyn Clark's Spinner's Lace Shawl . I've failed at spinning with a spindle , hoping to at least be able to knit this in the alloted time . Keep in mind that it takes a month for me to knit up socks or a tiny baby sweater , so while I'm not completely new to lace this will definitely be a challenge . Thanks for organizing this !
 frizzle -- I'm working on my first sweater, for my babydoll. It's a simple striped one from the "Teach Yourself Visually Knitting" book by Sharon Turner. Sweater is Simple Baby Sweater, page 229..... so far so good!

 Frogdancer -- A Bamboo jumper. (Sweater if you're American.)
 FyrDrakken -- Finishing the pair of Cablenet socks that I cast on for, did a few rows on, and set aside (a *full year ago*), AND doing a pair of Ellington socks. Either pair would be a stretch for me to do in 17 days, both is going to drive me buggy in the attempt.
 G. K. Green (Grateful Knitter) -- Thrummed fleece hand muff with neck cord knitted four-stranded in the round on two circular needles ... Challenging (for me!) in terms of materials, pattern, and techniques ... With regard to the Olympic motto “Citius, Altius, Fortius” (meaning “Faster, Higher, Stronger”): Under 3 weeks? Check. Hmm ... Okay, I'll knit upstairs only. Er, pretty sure it won't kill me, so it must meet th
 G. Knerd -- Anjou from French Girl Knits
Gabrielle Martin -- EZ's BSJ...I've never made one, cast one on several times, but never 'stayed the course." This will give me a good 'kick in the arse' to do it and stick with it...plus, I actually bought some lovely Polar Fleece recently, in Black and Light Purple to do one or two..depending on how much it takes...and now I have a reason not to let the yarn sit and stare accusingly at me!!!! Thanks!

Gail -- Cascadia, January Rocking Sock Club. Crazy to try to do with comprehensive exams the week after, and I can't even knit the leg while I read--the foot, maybe...
Gail -- I think this is crazy for me to attempt in 17 days, but what the heck..the broadway sweater from classic cafe book one...guess i will see just what i can do in 17 days!
 Gail -- Meg Swansen's Double-V Vest from Wool Gathering #77 in Ultra Alpaca (50/50 Alpaca/Wool) in color 6257 (blue). The challenge for me is knitting something to fit an actual person. I haven't knit anything shaped like a human being in over a decade.
Gail -- Either Citron, Clothilde or Oblique ....
Gail McKinnon -- The Lacy Kerchief, lace is my nemisis takes me forever to do and I knit it almost twice because I have to re-knit it so much

Gail Robinson -- The Wonderful Wallaby baby sweater.
 gail sadock -- Icewine socks in Malabrigo Sock Yarn
Gail Schau -- zip back baby sweater
Gale -- Pop-out Penguins Socks. I only knit stocking stitch socks. So this is my first charted pattern for a sock. I am starting a new full time job so that will add to the challenge. :)
Gale Coschi -- Canada socks from "Knitting on the Road" by Nancy Bush

 Gardiner Brown -- Black and indigo striped socks.
Gemma -- Aran jumper, probably out of the book "A fine Fleece" - St Patrick. May be modified (size large)
Gen Hawk -- Trinity Shawlette
Geneva -- Ribbon Scarf in handknit Holidays, made from lace yarn. Based on my latest swatch this will end up with 4,000 stitches - or 8,000 if I decide to tackle that last row! Bring on the Olympics!
Genevieve -- Dale of Norway baby sweater - wrap pullover with a baby seal on the front. #13501 For my cousin's baby who will arrive in March. Probably will make the 9 month size.

Genevieve (aka Genesneaky) -- Jared Flood Druid Mittens! A pair of mittens full of cables and new techniques!
 Genia Potter -- Carole Prior's Sunny Cables and Crowns baby blanket (WIP) in Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted, colorway Poppy plus a Pretty Thing if I can finish said blanket, which must be done Very Soon, which is when the baby will be done.
Georg Hawks -- I have started to spin for a Shipwreck shawl out of Knitty, with silk. I'd like to be able to finish the spinning, and be able to cast on for the flame on, and knit the shawl before flame out. No beads, but I may still have to finish the spinning - I only have 1/5 of the spinning done as of 2/10/10.
Georgia Lupica -- I'm going to make the Vintage Poncho from a Colinette Vintage Knits Kit that has been sitting in my stash for years. Granted, ponchos are not the hot item they were a few years ago, but I loved the kit when I got it and just don't care whether I'm "in style" or not. Finishing in two weeks will be the challenge for me as I'm not a fast knitter and other than a pair of mittens, have never finished
Georgie Kuna -- A pair of Skew socks, as seen in Knitty winter 2009, by Lana Holden. Never made socks on 2 circs, only made three pairs of socks ever. Might not finish! Got to try, as have promised a mathsy friend a pair after watching a programme about the nature and maths of infinity; it all seemed to make perfect synchronous sense at the time - a potentially endless knitting project and the infinite nature of

 Geri Inglis -- Selbuvotter mittens using Shetland wool (Jumper weight)
 gerri -- snap dragon tam http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/snapdragon-tam
Gerry P -- I only knit for charity during Lent so I challenge myself to make 4 "Knit for Kids" sweaters during the Olympics.
getknit -- Vine yoke cardigan by Ysolda Teague. It's a beautiful pattern that should be just challenging enough for me to be able to avoid house work for 17 days!
 Gin -- In the spirit of my last entry in the 2006 Knitting Olympics, I will knit another Fair Isle project - this time the Opus Spicatum hat. It's my first Fair Isle in a long time!

 Gina C. -- La La's Simple Shawl
Gina in the CA Bay Area -- The "pink" baby sweater for one of Heather's triplets
Gina Levesque -- I'm knitting my first hat for a friend. I wove the scarf and now the request for a hat. Yarn is Plymouth Mushishi wool/silk, color 1. Have already bought my first circulars, swatched, and am ready to go! (Heaven help me.)
 Gina M -- I will be doing my first pair of toe-up socks in a mock cable pattern. Using a beautiful blue & green bamboo silk on size 1 needles. Knitting them 2 at a time using the Magic Loop method. So excited!
GinaM -- I originally planned to do a pair of toe up socks but....... became obsessed with trying to finish a blanket that I started when I found out my daughter was pregnant with my first grandchild. Said grandbaby is now 7 months old! I thought this might be the motivation I need to actually complete this project. So I will be frantically knitting pink & white "Lily" petal squares, then hopefully seam

Ginger Bell -- Stitch Nation All-Day Beret, made with Full o'Wool
Ginger Siminski -- my second pair of socks ever. using yarn Santa brought me this year and the Yarn Harlot sock "recipe"
GinkgoKnits -- Aeolian Shawl (Knitty) in A Verb for Keeping Warm's Holding in Royale (100% Alpaca laceweight in a tonal purple colorway). Beads are optional (likely in the final lace section and the border). Size is dependent on yarn usage rate. I might declare victory without blocking (total lack of blocking space for large projects in winter) but weaving in the ends is not optional.
Ginny -- I'm going to attempt to start and finish Ysolda Teague's beautiful Snow White sweater in Cascade 220 Heathers.
Ginny -- Ok well - I have decided to do fair isle wrist warmers. They are very long and its a complecated fair isle pattern. And their are two of them!! And although I learned the basics many years ago I have only just re-lit the fire of knitting.

 Ginny -- I've thought about it for a couple of days and I'm in! I am going to do a Meandering Rib Scarf. (pattern is on Lionbrand.com) I have been knitting for a little over a year, and I just learned how to do other kinds of stitches besides garter and stockinette. I accept the challenge :)
Ginny -- Short Row Rib scarf
Ginny Ellsworth -- A v-neck sweater for Sam. Yarn: unknown....whatever makes gauge. Pattern: Beehive child's pattern from the 60's. Difficulty factor: Sam's disabled and his measurements are not to scale. Score: a finished v-neck pullover out of decent yarn in a nice color or colors that can actually be worn. Proof: a picture on his Dad's website. Team member: a mom with novice skills. Think Jamaican Bobsled Team or
Ginny Mutti -- One large Jared Flood Seneca without training and missing some important needles which must be in hiding somewhere. I haven't cabled in ages but lacking needles hopefully won't derail me. Will sub another sweater if needed.
 Ginny Thomas -- Badminton Sweater from Marion Foale's Classic Knitwear Mandarin Petit fine-weight cotton in Shocking Pink #4505 using 2.25mm and 3mm needles.

Ginny Thomas -- Posh Cardigan by Norah Gaughan - awaiting yarn from KnitPicks, may have to cast on 2/13 or 2/15, depending on mailman. This is my first adult sweater but I still hope to finish by deadline.
GirlyWithATwist -- Queen of Beads, the Gloves (1st pair of gloves)
GiselaT -- I'm going to challenge myself to knitting my first sweater. I bought a kit for a side-to-side cardigan while on vacation up North last year, because I fell in love with the colors and the yarns. I ama dedicated scarf and sock knitter, so this is a big leap for me...
Gladys -- Flower Power lace pooling stole for Cecilia, who bid on this and then donated over $200 US to Doctors Without Borders.
Glenda Mostek -- Selbuvotter mittens.

glitterbug -- Käänteinen - Reversible Rib Cap, for my husband. I made a hat for him last year, but the kittens ate it >^..^<
god_guurrlll -- A lil' devil baby hat and an angel baby hat. My partner's best friend is pregnant with twins, and in keeping with my twisted humor, angel and devil hats seem to be the most appropriate gift to give rather than the usual matched set given to twins.
grace -- I'm casting on socks. Not such a big deal for somebody who has been knitting socks for 48 years (started when I was 7)? These are size 15W socks for my daughter's boyfriend. Given the size, they had to date for a year before I made him a pair. Time's up! Happy anniversary Jen and Camille!
Grace Jones -- Vogue Fall 2007; #13, Side to side cabled pullover.
 Grace Morris -- I'm hoping to finish a shawl which was started by my SIL's mom. Unfortunately she passed away before she could complete it and my SIL is a new knitter. I've managed to hide the project away in the office closet since July but the Knitting Olympics is the nudge needed to complete it. IF the shawl happens to be completed ridiculously early (Yeah, right!) then I'll complete an unfinished cardigan.

Gracefulknits -- I will complete all WIP's currently on needles (2 vests, 1 pair toe-up socks, 1 tote bag and felting of same, and 1 man's sweater).
 gradschoolknitter -- socks for the bf!
Grandma Judy -- Leaf motif shawl from Evelyn Clark's Knitting Lace Triangles using Mountain Colors Winter Lace yarn in Redtail Hawk colorway. (backstory - this is my first shawl)
greenbaymichk -- Swallowtail in smooshy!
greenrobin -- A Shetland Triangle Lace Shawl in Fearless Fiber's Marrakesh. I joined Etsy *specifically* so I could by this yarn, but it's languished in my stash for two years. I just took Wrap Style out of the library, so I think the match up between the two will be divine. I've only done one big lace project before, so I'm anticipating this being somewhat of a challenge.

Greg -- The Ostrich Plume cowl.
Gretchen -- The Daphne bag from Louisa Harding's Knitting Little Luxuries book
Gretchen Funk -- I am making the "Obstacles Shawl" by Anne Hanson, in Briar Rose Grandma's blessing (YUMMY!). It is my Obstacle course! Game ON!
 Gretchen Herrmann -- Okay - the Lace shawl - Hidcote by Miriam Felton in Zephyr by...um, Jaggerspun. pink. Not too hard, but lot's of charts and BIG. I come, I knit, I drink.
Gretchen Irvine -- A noble cowl, in fibreworks kid lustre. I know it's not a big project but it is lace, I'm crap at keeping track and I don't have much free time over the next 17 days. But nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Gretchen Manco Eike Myers -- Louet's "Sabrina" pattern for sweater wrap, designed by Olena Zylak. Using "Cotton Classic" cotton by Tahki Yarns.
Gretchen Mundinger -- A hat that I'm going to design myself. I'm seeing colorwork, possible lace edging, winter themes.....the possibilities are endless!
Gretchen Zimmerman -- no blog here. just got my yarn wound and found a pattern. Will cast on Norah Gaughan's Stratus using 100% wool from Christopher's in Bowdoinham, Maine in Cranberry
Gretcheng -- A simple garter stitch shawl, using lace-weight yarn and probably US #2 needle. I will be traveling for work Feb 20-28, so with these constraints I decided to knit something without a lot of thought but with a lot of stitches!
Gudrun -- My niece Helena is expecting in May. The Helena baby sweater from Knitty seems like the perfect project. My goal is to have two size 3mo done by the end of the Olympics.

guinevere -- My first ever pair of socks, Wisconsin WinterSocks. Should I complete them, my second project will be a Thorpe hat, in honor of Canada.
Gwen -- Estonian mittens for my brother. The second one of the pair I started maybe 2 years ago now. (and maybe I'll even finish the first one). Bonus: Today is his birthday.
Gwen -- My first pair of adult-sized socks. This will also be the first time I've done two-at-a-time and toe-up.
Gwen D -- Outside In socks by Janice Kang New pattern, new 2 at a time technique... let the games begin!
 Gwen In Bowmanville -- Self-designed intarsia charts for a baby sweater, involving 6-7 colours. Haven't knitted intarsia in years -- and never out of my own head. This is gonna be all sorts of awesome!

 Gwen Larriega -- Citron - the famous shawl/wrap that goes on and on - I've just ripped it and I want to re-knit. My first attempt would fit barbie... I need to make mine larger as I am a wee bit bigger than barbie!
Gwen Robertson -- Child's poncho (I've been MEANING to get it done!)
 gwendolyn burns -- Baby Surprise Jacket
 Gwyneth Aubrey -- A laceweight alpaca shawl which will copy, somewhat, a fragment of circa 1200 A.D. Egyptian knitting from the Berlin Museum. I will cry at some point.
 Gynna B -- Midnight Inspiration, a lacy mini stole (extra large cowl) Last night I designed my first lace design, I want to knit that up and actually finish! (I am very good at starting and not finishing)

 h. rudolph -- child's boucle jacket. leggins to go with jacket
Halcyon Neumann -- I am going to be tackling the Andalus Mittens, using Louet Gems in Bison and Ivory. This will be a challenge for me because I have not done much colorwork and I've been itching to hone my skills for awhile now.
 Haley -- Las Calacas Danzantes (Day of the Dead socks) http://www.theanticraft.com/archive/samhain08/calacasdanzantes.htm I've never knit colorwork before and these socks are amazing!
Haley -- Ripple Cardigan by Coralie Meslin, but with 3/4 sleeves similar to those on Hannah Fettig's Whisper Cardigan.
Hallie W. -- Legwarmers!!

Hanna -- A modified Transitions Yoke Cardigan.
Hanna Heiskanen -- 'Cruiser' by Cailyn Meyer (mittens)
 Hannah -- Sweater for my baby- for next winter, in Misti Alpaca Handpaint Sock. Bright rainbow of colors, for my beautiful boy! 17 days- no prob, 17 days with a 9 week old charmer to care for... CHALLENGE!!!
hannah -- Saviano by Yarnissima.
Harlene -- first pair of mittens and also first pair of thrummed mittens. Bought my first roving last week.

Harmony -- Rosamund's Cardigan from Interweave Knits, Fall 2009
Harpa Jónsdóttir -- My long cardigan. It's a long fitted cardigan, knit with 2.5 mm/US 1 1/2 needles in single ply plötulopi (Icelandic unspun wool). It's my own design, but the leaf rank on the yoke is part of a very old mitten pattern from the West fjords of Iceland. I have already knit a similar one - and that one took a loooong time to finish. That one turned out a little too big over the bust for me, so now I'
Harriet Atlas -- I'm going to do my first pair of toe-up socks! This will definitely be a challenge for me. Can't wait for the torch to be lit.
 Hazel Smith -- Cascadia socks-RSC lightweight and Flabella socks-RSC lightweight January Notorious sock club kit-1 pair of each of the 2 patterns.
Hazel Swoboda -- Leaf Lace Shawl in Briggs and Little Sport- a Canadian yarn!

 Hazel Weller -- At least one sock - pattern: Olympic Rings, Yarn - Trekking in White with blue flecks
Heather -- I am finishing the Mountain View Cardigan.
Heather -- Post-war Mittens from Twist Collective
Heather -- 4 B-cup boobs (tit-bits) in 4 different yarns. It's not a huge project, but I'm a student and these are for a friend who is getting a single mastectomy. I don't really think this is an amazing entry, but maybe worthy of a "special Olympics" :-).
Heather -- Cold Mountain. For my mother in law, who I love. And for the cancer. Woo hoo!

Heather -- Featherweight Cardigan by Hannah Fettig Blue Moon Fiber Arts Laci, Korrpi
 Heather -- I'll be making a pair of socks for my husband. Yes, this doesn't sound any too hard, especially considering I've made many socks in my day, but here's the twist...my beloved has size 15 feets. FIFTEEN. It makes me woozy just to think on it.
Heather -- Back-to-School U-Neck Vest from Fitted Knits. Obey the Vest.
Heather -- Pyroclastic socks in Giant Peach Dream in Color sock yarn-the sparkly sock yarn!
Heather -- "Broderie" by Connie Chang Chinchio made with Malabrigo Sock in Tiziano red.

Heather -- I will spin the yarn for AND cast on/begin knitting the Ravensong pattern from the book A Fine Fleece. I'm using a BFL/Cotswold fleece that I cleaned and prepped in January. I will begin some carding for rolags in order to begin actual spinning during the opening ceremonies. :O)
Heather -- Dale Kids book #125, Romantikk cardigan size 2
Heather -- February Lady Sweater
Heather -- My first pair of baby socks. I am due in September and it usually takes me months to complete socks for me. Hopefully I can get a few more pairs completed between now and September for the baby.
 Heather -- The Autumn Rose pullover by Eunny Jang.

Heather -- Climbing Vines Pullover
 Heather Allen -- I'm joining the WIP Dancing event. I'm bound and determined to finish a cable sweater I started in August 2009.
Heather Ann -- Cable socks in Cedar Green from Indigo Moon Yarns. Indigo Moon Yarns are located on Gabriola Island, British Columbia.
 Heather Bailey -- nordic biathalon (I think that's what its's called) I am going to attempt socks with granny squares across the top - similar to the beau jest pattern, but the foot portion will be knit - so my own changes, too.
 Heather Bailie -- Pea Pod Baby set, designed by Kate Gilbert, for my friend Christine who is expecting her first in July. I'm doing it in Patons Grace, colour 'wasabi'.

 Heather C. -- The Norwegian Lusekofte from Knit Picks in Blue. I usually do cables or knit/purl patterned knits, so a colourwork piece is new for me. EXCELSIOR!
Heather Campbell -- Socks for Sam. Socks for Behn. Two UFOs that have been around long enough to have their own rooms--sweater with cables and vest.
heather ellis -- WIP Competition: 7 projects to finish in 17 days. Fingerless gloves A shrug A barely started sweater A scarf that has been unfinished for 4 years A tank that is becoming a double knit long cowl A lace wrap Plus the piece de resistance - MY KNITTING OLYMPICS ENTRY FROM THE LAST WINTER GAMES Bring it on!
Heather Farrar -- I love to knit but I knit to relax. but what I am challenging myself to do is to at very least process the three fleeces I received from my grandmother for free. Note one llama fleece I have to dehair by hand, one sheep fleece of not very high quality, and one alpace fleece that for some reason was sheared one inch in length. I have already washed them because I am in residence and had to wash the
 Heather Griffin -- Harumi (lace shawl) in Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool.

 Heather H. -- Pimlico Shrug by Tracey Ullman & Mel Clark from Knit2Together. First grown-up sized garment. Granted I'm a rather small grown-up....
 Heather Hufton -- I'm planning on knitting the Heath Vest Kit from Knit Picks. It's a challenge because although I've done fair isle lots, I haven't done intarsia yet. I'm definately challenging myself on this one. Wish me luck. Going for the GOLD. Heather
Heather in NC -- A Pretty Thing - easing back into knitting after 12 years, the time limit will be my biggest challenge
 Heather in WV -- February baby sweater
Heather K -- a Faroese Lace Shawl - I cast on last night as the flame was being lit, I hope I am not too late, but couldn't fine this site until today. Thanks, Heather

Heather L -- Saddle Shoulder Aran Cardigan by EZ
Heather Marie -- Old Shale afghan for daughter's ninth birthday. Using inexpensive acrylic, afghan will measure 40x50. I'd like to see her felt this!
Heather Nevits -- Endpaper mitts - mittenized. I know this does not seem like a HUGE project, however I am somewhat new to stranded knitting, and I have an infant :)
Heather Ordover -- Third Panel--Vogue Map of the World Afghan (this time I'm reasonable about the whole thing)
 Heather Roach, "Arctic Knitter" -- Norah Gaughan's "Eastlake". Yarn choice: Dream in Color, Classy; Happy Forest colorway. Potential modifications: sleeves knit flat, body knit in round.

Heather Simoneau -- I will be knitting Cat Bordhi's Moebius Cowl using Twilley's of Stamford Freedom Spirit yarn with US 10 needles. I am a slow knitter so the challenge will be to finish in 17 days. I'll be knitting for my dad who has prostate cancer. Well, I'm not giving him the cowl. He wouldn't wear it. It's more of a symbolic gesture really. And I will be humming the theme from Rocky the whole time.
Heather T -- I have never knit a sweater, so that's what I'm gonna do. A small one, mind you-- a baby sweater! WANT TO DO-"Baby Mine" Sweater in Smooshy Blue Lagoon but the pattern hasn't arrived yet! If it doesn't get here in time, I will do the "Heirloom Cables Baby Sweater" I saw on Ravelry. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/heirloom-cables-baby-sweater
Heather Torrance -- I was hesitant to enter since I already have several projects OTN, but my husband said I should do a lace shawl, so I'm going to do the Rona Lace Shawl in green. I'm pretty sure this will be my biggest lace project ever.
HeatherC - DaisysMom -- My first grown-up sweater. It's a cardigan using the PEASY pattern.
heatherdaggett -- I'm making Squirrel Sampler Mittens by Adrian Bizilia. Colorwork plus lining plus a more than full-time job will definitely be a challenge for me.

heatherly -- Sweet Heart Socks by Chrissy Gardiner. Provided I can find the pattern I already bought by torch lighting; otherwise another pretty pattern for me. I have never finished socks in less than 2 months - Yikes!
heathermione -- I'm knitting Henley Perfected, in Blue Sky Alpaca & Silk. I'm calling this one "Henley Perfected, perfected", as this will be my second go at knitting it, the first being a failed attempt due to a poor yarn substitution choice. Size US 3/4 needles and a finished size of curvy plus should make this a challenge. Whee!
heathervw -- All "on the needles" in my house-- that would be seaming a sweater, 2 different pairs of mittens not even half done, 1.5 socks, and felted coasters as gifts for all the women in my book group (there are 8 of us). Oh, and some sort of baby gift for a shower on the 20th-- no idea what though. Maybe the baby would like a mitten to grow into...
Heddy -- Log Cabin Totem by Anne Lecrivain-Cozzoli Designs. First time attempting to knit a cardigan or sweater of any kind for me(I have started before - but have always punked out just shy of the neckline). This will be knit in Noro Kuyereon in colour 172 (rust/green/black/grey). wish me luck :)
HeelTurner -- Olympia. (Well, really it's a February Lady Sweater)

Hege -- I'm going to knit Ishbel by Ysolda teague. It will be my first lace shawl.
 Heidi -- Self designed men's cabled vest
 Heidi -- I am going to do the Fiber Trends Basic garter stitch scarf from their versatile scarves pattern. It will be my first knitting project.
Heidi -- Baby pinwheel sweater http://www.elann.com/ShowFreePattern.asp?Id=138024
 Heidi -- Embossed Leaves socks by Mona Schmidt in Opal Sock Wool in green. And maybe a scarf... yes, I'm fooling myself. I'll be chuffed if I can finish the socks. Go team!

Heidi (Sunshine) -- One pair of Janel Laidman’s Rivendell socks (yarn TBA) One pair of Skew (Knitty just put them up!) in Bamboo & Ewe color 2280 I’m a slow knitter. Two pairs in 17 days should definitely be a challenge! (Oh, but it is okay to do?! Can I count two pairs of socks as one project?)
Heidi A -- Nantucket Red by Thea Colman using Classic Elite Wool Bam Boo
 Heidi Campbell -- I'm knitting Ditto, by Berroco with my own handspun yarn. (Gulp)
Heidi Rodrick-Schnaath -- A shawl/cape made from recycled sari/wool yarn. It's hard to think I'll finish since I am afraid I'll get bored with the project. But I want to finish it! This is a good reason to start it and give it a shot.
Heike Horn -- custom gloves from "The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns" by Ann Budd in Opal Harry Potter sock yarn (colour "Harry) for my almost 9-year old son

Helen -- Mr. Greenjeans. I started it in October. I frogged it in November. I want this sweater!
Helen -- Susan's wrap in SeaSilk. To move into world-class knitting competition, I need to accomplish lace. My first attempt at lace--a shawl--never matured beyond what could be mistaken for a thong.
Helen C -- Sweater called The Rowena, designed by Shilasdair. The yarn is also Shilasdair. It's an Olympian challenge because it will be my first sweater with long sleeves and lace. Also a full time job means getting a sweater knit in the time will be a challenge.
Helen Faye -- I am making the "Absinthe" socks from Knitty. I have never been able to finish a pair of socks that weren't vanilla in less than 3 months.
 Helen in Switzerland -- Classic socks (Yankee Knitter Designs) in Berroco Comfort Sock yarn in purples with hots of red. Not a big project but it will still be a challenge for me!

Helena Keller -- Some sort of potholder. Considering I'm in college and therefore and susceptible procrastination and sleepless nights even without a knitting project in progress, I think this is a pretty lofty goal :)
 Helene -- Haruni
HelenFey -- I will re-create my mother's Aran sweater that I lost in college. Slip stitch rib body, kangaroo pocket, shawl collar. Help from Sweater Design without Tears and the Wallaby Sweater Family.This is definitely a challenge. I have been procrastinating this project for a year. Here's hoping this is the motivation I need!
 HelenR -- Laura Chau's "Delicious Knee Socks"
helga rudolph -- child's boucle jacket + leggings to go with jacket.

 Helle Koustrup Berry -- The Dane shawl. I have little lace experience and am somewhat intimidated by it so keep procrastinating! Whoops, I cast on during the Super Bowl and put it down, went back to socks, my comfort zone! Still, I need to face this fear and just go! PS Calling the shawl Danish-American. On Ravelry as GracieB
Hester Blake -- Stricken sock pattern by Cookie A
HesterStarr from Atlanta -- Minimalist Cardigan from Fall 2007 Interweave knits for a friend. She had chosen another project, but the yarn was not available (only got partial shipment) so I chose her second choice. This will be a stealth project because I want it to be a surprise. When the yarn for the other project she has chosen has come in, I will knit that sweater. GOAL - to finish a sweater. She is a size small I a
Hilary -- The biggest knitting challenge facing me is: weaving the ends and doing the border on a 6 squares x 7 squares Lizard Ridge blanket... that I made for my husband as a wedding present almost 3 years ago. (Experienced knitter using her conscience here.) I solemnly swear I will not thread the needle until the torch is lit. Good luck to all!
Hilary -- From Jo Sharp's "Knitting Emporium" copyright 2000, the pattern Antipodean. It's a plain sweater for my husband, out of Debbie Bliss's Merino DK in a steely grey colour. I would knit something more difficult, but we're going to Cuba for a week during the Olympics and I'm going to lose out on a lot of knitting time while we're away. Cast on, Knitters! Cast on!

Hindrek Piigert -- I am making a copy of my dad's favourite sweater to give to my sister on her 40th birthday. My dad passed away this last Christmas Eve, and I know this will be meaningful for my sister as they were incredibly close. The sweater is a DK weight wool from Jamieson and Smith, knit on 3.5 mm needles with a fully integrated large shawl collar. This is an Olympic challenge!
 hokgardner -- A pair of socks. I have four kids, so finishing a pair of socks in 17 days will be no small feet. (ha! feet)
Holly -- Bird in Hand mittens
Holly A-W -- Cherry Tree Hill Designs Sweater (I have 2 kits and have not yet determined which one I'll be making) Either the Amazing Tachnicolor Dreamcoat or Kimono of Many Colors
Holly Deni -- I'm a new knitter and this will be my first item that needs to fit someone (not counting the dog sweater that DID fit the dog). I'm making the India Sweater Vest designed by Beth Q. Beck and I'll be using Malabrigo Twist in the Indiecita colorway. My swatch looks too small, so I think I'll be using #10s instead of #9s.

Holly Hicks -- Moonlight Mohair scarf
Holly Hughes -- a full pair of socks. not just one and then months later the other.
Holly Murphy -- Chevron Love Mittens
Holly Self -- Urban Necessity gloves, a pair of socks, and a scarf.
HoneyDo -- I'm doing deep purple right-twist cable rib socks from Getting Started Knitting Socks. My 4th pair ever, and only plain socks before. And I usually take at least 2 months to complete :)

hooked on crochet -- I teach crochet at a local library the first timers are trying out a scarf, afghan, webkins sweater, baby blanket
 Hope -- I am going to attempt to conquer the February Lady Sweater.
Hope Evey -- Elizabeth Zimmermann's Baby Surprise Jacket
 Hunter Hammersen -- My challenge is to cast on nothing new during the Olympics. Instead, I will work only on unfinished projects. My first goal is to finish that pair of GIANT socks in tiny yarn for my husband, then there are a few other unfinished socks, and a few mitts, and some baby booties, and, and. We'll see how it goes!
Ikumi -- Norwegian style sweater. Inspired by Disney CM. 1600 yds of sport weight.

India -- The Endless Knitting Cardigan by Stitch Diva
infinitykate -- Laminaria shawl... oh goodness.
Irene Larter -- I am making an knit afghan, two pairs of socks for a size 11 male foot...Olympics and a birthday deadline...yiyiyi! The challenge is to stick to the projects!
 Iris Moon -- While I've knitted for awhile, I've never done a baby sweater. My goal is to knit a Super-Nautral Stripes baby sweater and a matching hat and booties. One of my best friends is going to be a grandmother for the first time! Hooray. I'm using Lion Brand Cotton-Ease.
Irishgirlieknits -- Tickled Pink Blanket that Rocks! Log Cabin blanket from 7-9 skeins of Socks that Rock heavyweight!

IShouldBeCommitted -- Desdemona Shawl
Isobel -- I'll be knitting the Sand and Shore cardigan from Carol Rasmussen Noble's book Everyday Style. I'm using Knit Picks Ambrosia which is 80% baby alpaca and 20% cashmere in a shade called Night Sky. Probably discontinued now as I've had in my stash for quite a few years since my husband bought it for me as a birthday present. Let the games begin!
 Issy Thomas -- Skew socks from Knitty.com. Regia sock yarn Kaffe Fassett Design Line Colour 4251
J Strizzy -- Skew Socks, one of the new Knitty winter surprises. Knitting a pair of socks in 17 days normally wouldn't faze me, but with 6-month-old twins plus the fantastically odd architecture of the socks, it will be a challenge. I'll consider finishing one of the socks to be a silver medal.
Jacey -- February Lady Sweater!

Jack -- One row scarf and matching toque hat.
Jacki -- A cardigan for Arwen by Kate Gilbert.
Jackie -- Lacy Baktus scarf/shawl thingy with a turquoisey Socks That Rock.
jackie conkling -- my first baby surprise jacket
Jackie Jones -- The Shoalwater Shawl in laceweight Prism Wool, It's my first lace shawl every. Also, I am pregnant with a toddler and a man in the house, so that's an extra bit of challenge.

Jackie Moore -- Mondo Cable Pulli done in Dream in Color, Classy. The challenge is to actually finish!!! And have it fit. Oh dear!
Jackie Ritzko -- Apron 100% cotton with design on pockets
JackieG -- "Wedding Stockings", a new design I've been avoiding for too long.
Jacky Smith -- Hatties Rose Garden shawl as first seen on Smoking Hot Needles Blog (http://yarnloopie.blogspot.com/) and then followed link to Cynthia Joseph, Revelry page: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hatties-rose-garden.
Jacque Clements -- Chic Knit Mondo Cable Cardi

 Jacqueline -- I am making the one button cardigan from Sirdar (9216) for myself. I seldom knit anything bigger than a newborn baby toque so this is a huge commitment for me. I also never knit for myself, so I'm challenging myself by actually trying to knit myself a sweater.
 Jacqui L. -- The Spiral Cowl by Knitty Gritty Thoughts, using James C. Brett Marble DK yarn. This involves a picot edge on each end and an error in the pattern that made me want to tear my hair out the last time I tried to knit this.
Jacquie Nex -- Project One, finish husbands Coast Salish sweater, have not worked on in months Project two, try to complete a Coast Salish Vest for me
Jadi -- The monkey socks pattern from knitty
Jadielady -- I am designing my first sock pattern.

Jaemi -- I'm knitting my husband socks (Stephanie has inspired me to try) and if I finish early enough, I'll add a pair for my baby (who will be 1 yr on the 20th).
Jaime -- I'm knitting the sock pattern, Skew, from Knitty Winter 2009. I'm using Socks That Rock lightweight.
Jaime G -- Entangled Stitches gloves - my first gloves with fingers!
Jaimee -- The Hourglass Sweater from Last Minute Knitted Gifts by Joelle Hoverson. Yarn: Malabrigo worsted in Vaa. Wooo! I know I'm American, but this whole knitting Olympics thing just makes me want to start belting "Oh, Canada!" Thanks for letting me compete!
JakkiMitch -- I'll be knitting socks for myself using OPAL Cotton #2092 and the Step-by-Step Cheat Sheet for Socks (pp 144-145 in Knitting Rules!) OK - the pattern isn't a challenge -- but the time limit is.

jamie -- I am going to attempt to be project monogamous for the full Olympics! Going to be knitting Cutaway from Chic Knits. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cutaway I may even complete it if it's the only thing I can work on!
Jamie -- Eggplant Layette: A sweater, hat, and booties made in a lovely eggplant colored wool with green accents for my little sprout!
Jamie in So Cal -- I'm making "Sedum" by Jane Richmond. It's a cozy-looking cardigan which I think would be perfect in Malabrigo worsted. It'll be a definite time-constraint challenge for me, so here we go!
Jamie P. -- My project is a shawl, not sure what kind yet. I am using over the rainbow cotton yarn that I have meant to use for the past three years. I am making something for myself! Good luck fellow Olympians!
Jamie Strong -- Socks!!!! I'm soooo excited! Good luck to everyone.

Jamie Wang -- Everyday Elegance Jacket (a kit from Ellen's Half-Pint Farm). DK weight jacket knit entirely in 3 color linen stitch. Set-in sleeves (body is knit in one piece, so this is more challenging than usual). Total yarn knit will be around 2200 yards. Includes 3 day driving trip to visit non-knitting BFF, Stitches West, and a few full work days.
Jan -- Design and knit an outfit for a teddy bear. My plan is a vest and pants for a 'pin-striped suit' look for the bear. Both pieces will be knit side-to-side due to the stripe pattern in the yarn (Trekking XXL).
 Jan -- Finished the double chullo!
Jan -- doubled chullo, alpaca with alpaca lining and fair isle!
 Jan Avedissian -- I will be doing apair of fingerless gloves and scarf to match.

Jan Jensen -- A pair of wrist warmers
Jan Morrison -- In the spirit of Denise Litchfield (grrl + dog) I am knitting a cozy for one of my maple trees! How Canadjun is that!! I will post a picture of it when it is done. I'm not sure of what sort of wool or colours I'll use but I think it should be a big ole stash buster of a piece.
 Jan Smiley -- A Shetland Triangle shawl knit from handspun (by me) Shetland 2 ply yarn. I'm so excited!
Jan Walsh -- I;m knitting a sweater (I've never knitted a sweater before) because Sally Ball made me do it. I'm not particularly liking Sally Ball.
 Jana Deck -- Self designed Fair Isles pullover in Frog Tree Alpaca (predominately orange and white). Using two charts from Alice Starmore book Charted Designs

Jana Falls -- I'm an okay knitter, but still find lace a challenge. Especially if its in a tight deadline. I'm going to try the the Nightsong Shawl in some lovely Malabrigo silky, so that if nothing else it feels good in my hands.
janalee -- I have never knit anything for myself. So, I'm making me a scarf and fingerless mittens [matching, of course]. Not so worried about the scarf, but the mitts are a bit intimidating. I want to knit a matching hat, but ... let's save that for an encore event.
Janaya -- Pea Pod Baby Jacket for my 6 month old daughter. The challenge is finding the time in the day for knitting. Since her birth I've completed just 3 hats and a baby suprise jacket so this will take a fair bit of focus and determination to accomplish!
Jancee Robinson -- I am working on a double knit headband and a beanie hat for my husband. (First thing that I've tried for him!
jane -- Rescuing a very tangled and almost beyond redemption WIP and changing it into a top down cardigan - some of my very first hand spun - quite lumpy! So far I have a "textured" stocking stitch yoke.

Jane -- A pair of socks for my mom that will match the ones I made my dad that took 6 months. The pattern is in Cookie A's recent book. I can do this because she has normal, woman-sized feet, not big honking things at the end of her legs.
jane -- at least two color patterned mittens, possibly thrummed
Jane Ball -- Sleepy Hollow Socks (like everyone else) in Cherry Tree Hill Spring Frost, and Todd Gocken's Expedition pullover. It was a Cobblestone knit for Valentine's Day, but Mirasol Sulka is way too thick for that, so I will pull it all out and reknit it.
Jane Bowman -- Monkey, by Cookie A.
Jane Cochran -- A Porom hat (Jared Flood) in Bijou Spun Cormo/Yak yarn. This is part of the Woolalong at Knitter's Review and the Knitter's Book of Wool Group on Ravelry. We're cormo-ing this month. My challenge: make a beret that I can actually wear.

Jane D. -- I am making a shawl for my Aunt Trudy (actually she is not my Aunt, I stole her from my husband). I cast on during the opening ceremonies (in reality I was watching kid movies with my soon to be five-years-old granddaughter Tate, who was spending the night while her brother, Calvin, had surgery). The yarn was purchased at the Super Bowl Sunday sale at The Knit Nook in Louisville, Kentucky. I ch
Jane Danielsons -- I will be knitting Hansa Mittens pattern by Tuulia Salmela. My first attempt at two color work. I'm doing Lativian mittens because we visited Latvia last spring and my husband's father was born there.
Jane George -- Socks, using a kit, my daughter purchased for me a few years ago, from the American Red Cross, for "one pair of serviceman's socks. Contains a 1940's Knitting pattern, 1 skein of olive drab wool yarn, 4 needles and 1 finishing needle. Came in a lovely metal box with a booklet of Historic patterns. Now is the time to attempt socks!
Jane in London -- The Guernsey sweater from Nashua "Snow" - winter 2008-09. Looks naff on the pattern, but awesome in real life. First sweater for me in I don't know how long, and the last sweater I knitted took months.
Jane in NC -- My goal is to spin and ply 3 pounds of roving. This will certainly be a challenge as I am slower than mud. 1-1/2 lbs. is worsted weight while the rest will be dk, also 2-ply. If you can spin 3 lbs. of wool in a few days, I don't want to hear about it and will thank you in advance for keeping it to yourself. ;-)

Jane Lee Childs -- Socks! A new experience.
Jane Meagher -- I am going to spin and knit some fingerless gloves from baby camel and soy silk. I go to get my carders now!
Jane Nearing -- Trying the SKEW socks from Knitty.com. Never done toe-up and this looks like a challenge. Took me 15 minutes to set up the instructions to print out nice and big.
Jane P. -- I am going to do a prayer shawl. No specific person to give it to as yet. We do have a Prayer Shawl Ministry at church that I can give it to. I usually don't like big projects, so this will be a challenge for me. Good luck to everyone! Have fun!!
 Jane Prater -- I will design a knit a new gansey sweater for myself using my beloved Cotton Fleece.

 Jane T. -- Sundara Sock Point and Line cardigan
Janelle -- Argyle sweater vest for my husband. My own design.
Janet -- Knitting a log-cabin-style blanket out of the 2 full pounds of green yarn my sister-in-law spun up for me... or bust!
Janet -- Classic Elite Provence one button cardigan(Summer book 2 2008)
 Janet A. -- Trying to knit my first "fancy" sock..."Lace Charm Socks" by Judy Sumner in Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sport.

 Janet C. -- Baby Surprise Jacket
Janet Chutro -- Lions Brand Houndstooth Cardigan
Janet D -- I'm knitting a smaller-sized Adamas shawl out of my handspun.
 Janet Davidson -- Milkweed shawlette in Koigu. Working with charts and modifying so the shawl is a bit larger. We'll see how this goes . . .
 Janet Edwards -- I'm putting a twist on the concept. Instead of starting a project I want to finish the 3 I have on the go. A 2nd sock-I've just knit my first ever sock. Finish the Storm at Sea (Handmaiden) wrap I started as a 2009 Christmas gift for a friend. Finish a Baby Blocks (Anne Norling) blanket, which is about 1/2 done now. Try to get to the some of the Olympic events here in my home town!

Janet H -- Rachel from Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Collection. Not sure if it is at all possible to get this done in the Olympic timeframe with work and other stuff but it's all about the challenge! Go Canada!
Janet H Benson -- Knitting at Knoon's Wrap me up in spring colors of a stash assortment of worsted weight yarn.
Janet Hutchinson -- Sunrise Circle Jacket by Kate Gilbert in Tahki Yarns Donegal Tweed in Hot Pink
 Janet King -- A lily of the valley wedding purse for my daughter-in-law to be. Lace gives me fits, but I am going to try!
Janet Lewis -- Well, since the probability of me finishing anything over the olympics is minimal, I am going to try to actually knit everyday. I live in Vancouver so I will hopefully be spending time doing some fun olympic stuff as well as entertaining out of town guests.

Janet Rost -- Gaia Shoulder Hug of Noro Sock Yarn.
Janette H -- Centeral Park Hoodie
Janey -- Sirdar 9236, this cardi is not a very difficult design, just enough of a pattern around the bottom to keep me interested!! But it is worked in 4ply, on 3.25 and 2.75 needles so will be a challenge to finish in 16 days!!
 Janey -- A worsted weight mitred square blanket - 48" by 56". For the Blankets For Canada group - an online group which crafts blankets for the homeless across in Canada. To possibly be followed by a Baby Surprise Jacket (BSJ), in worsted weight.
Janice -- I will be making a kiri shawl for a friend that is moving out of the country. I taught her to knit 3 years ago and now I want to send her off with something beautiful.

Janice Atterbury -- Ishbel shawl by Ysolda Teague
Janice Brewer -- Back for a second round of Knitting during the Olympics, (2006 was my first Olympics) Pattern: Good Basic Gloves, from knitting book Handspun Handknit. Yarn: Brown Sheep sport weight using size 4 needles. One glove finished in 17 days, two would be better!
Janice Dager -- I plan to make the Knitted Garter Stitch Blanket by Elizabeth Zimmerman.
Janice F. -- Bernat Cable blanket, in Aqua. I'm knitting this for my daughter to take to university in September.
Janice Juneau -- small shawl and a pair of socks.

Janice Lopez -- 2 pairs of mittens (1 fairisle + matching hat for friend and 1 pair fancy mittens for me)
Janice Meier -- East Meets West Satchel by Knit Picks. I have wanted to knit this for awhile. It will be a CHALLENGE for me however, since I have been sworn not to start another project until my ufo basket is done, this falls under ok because it is the Olympics! It would be so not neighborly not to since Canada is hosting the Olympics and unpatriotic not to show my support for the United States of America. My
Janice Riggs -- Ball Band Felted Bag
Janice Toia -- The Pocket Shawl in Colinette Zanziba, "Vogue Knitting Shawls on the Go!" At my LYS called Knitting to Know Ewe in Penns Park Pennsylvania, USA, we prefer to call it the Reader's Wrap. I haven't knitted in months, and your post energized me. Thank you! Good Luck.....Janice
Janie -- ChicKnits Mondo Cable Vest --http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mondo-cable-shell---vest Malabrigo Merino Wool; Purple Mystery

 Janis N. -- Modified version of the Kew socks in some STR Ravenscroft. Aim is to concentrate on just the socks for the duration of the Olympics.
Janna -- Cable Blanket out of bulky yarn. It's a charity project - it's the right thing to do but it's sure to bore me, so I need the challenge of doing it in 17 days!
Janna Hoskin -- My first-ever attempt at lace! An olive green feather-and-fan lace rectangular shawl, as a gift for a friend. If I finish it early, I'll have at the Baby Surprise Jacket, also a gift for a friend.
Jas / Artsygal -- I will be knitting Dido by Åsa Tricosa. This is a lovely stole pattern that while I am a fairly advanced knitter, has been kicking my butt in the swatching phase. But I will not let it win. I plan to have an absolutely lovely stole to wear, possibly even to Stitches West, which falls close to the end of this Olympic event.
Jasmin Jaquine -- Hemlock Ring Blanket from Eco+

 Jax R. Sanders -- Knit Ysolda Teague's Vine Yoke Cardigan (34" or 36" bust, final size to be determined in swatching) while catching up from being a week behind in my grad school coursework. Sheer madness!
 Jayne Wagner -- I will abandon all other knitting and work only on chemo caps for the 17 days. These will be donated to CHOC (Children's haematology and oncology centre) in memory of my dear friend Georgia who lost her battle with breast cancer last year.
jd collins -- Hemlock Ring Blanket by Jared Flood in Plymouth Tweed. No, not Brooklyn Tweed, Plymouth Tweed. Let the games begin! I've got to be out of my mind! heh heh heh
Jean Connoyer -- I'm going to try and design and knit my own pair of stranded mittens! After searching everywhere for what I wanted and never finding it, I decided to put my art degree to some use.
Jean Elliott Russo -- Plymouth Yarn Baby Alpca Grande one piece vest/shrug -- but using Tahki Soho Tweed if I can get the right guage (I'm still in training until the flame is lit).

 Jean Gilmore -- February Lady's Sweater in size jumbo--yarn to be announced
Jean Gilmore -- Zut alors! Sunday I realized that 2010 is my sister and brother-in-law's 50th anniversary year. April! And so I must change my project to a gift for them--Jared's Hemlock Ring throw in cream Ecological Wool with a thread of glittery golden Gold Rush held alongside for the outer sections and border. I am a bit late coming to the Knit Olympics--much like the snow to Vancouver--but I believe I will
Jean Marie Heard -- I managed to cast on during the opening ceremonies so I guess I'm. Making a sweet baby girl sweater "Louisa" from the 1950's. It a stretch for me as I despise knitting with toothpicks!!! Knit on!
JeanB -- spinning! I've got loads of fiber stashed and I never make time to spin it, so my goal is to spin, spin, spin...
Jeanette S -- I'm sooo itching to get started!!! I'll be working on the Squirrel and Oak Mittens by Adrian Bizilia. Let the games begin!

Jeanie Babbage -- Lace dress for my expected grandaughter. The big challenges for me will be to complete it on time AND to keep it secret.
Jeanie Farley -- My goal is to knit an entire sweater during ravelympics. The challenge: lace weight yarn. The pattern: Hanna.
Jeanne -- The Textured Shawl by Orlane in Fashion Silk
Jeanne -- Mittens!
Jeanne Hickling -- I'm finally, after 30+ pairs of cuff down socks, doing toe up socks. Definitely out of my comfort zone. BMFA Socks that rock LW in Sunstone, Calvin & Ripple pattern by Cristi Brockway

Jeanne Ramella -- I had planned on knitting the Hunter Jacket in St. Denis Fall/Winter 2009. Snowmagedden2010 might force me to change my plans as I haven't gotten any mail (ie. pattern and yarn)If I can't get this going, I will plan on a sweater of comparable challenge! So much for "neither snow, nor rain..." LOL
 Jeanne Stevenson -- An Elizabeth Zimmerman percentage sweater from the bottom up using the color charts from the Lopi pattern Hela Short Cardigan with Zip. First EZ sweater, first seamless yolk & first colorwork sweater!
Jeannie Kennedy -- Pine Forest Baby Blanket by Ingrid Aartun
Jeffi -- Fleece Artist lady of the Lake jacket in Marine blue/purple/green. It isn't really a knitting challenge, but getting it done in 17 days in the middle of a house renovation might be. Everything from the upstairs of our house is currently piled in our kitchen, living room and dining room while we finally install floors. i am not sure what it says about me that I can't find clean clothes or some work
 Jelayne Tena -- Finish two shawls that I'm knitting for a friend which have been haunting me for over a year. One is a large stockinette diamond about 50% complete made out of a silky boucle yarn that I am really beginning to hate. The other is a gorgeous lace wrap that's only about 20% complete but made out of cloud-soft merino. Must finish both and get these off my plate!

Jen -- It's not exactly knitting. But I need the motivation. I've had a cross-stitch sweatshirt UFO. It's a gray tabby cat with his head stuck down a jack o'lantern with his face sticking out jack's face. Really cute. Anyway I *WILL* finish stitching the pumpkin by closing ceremonies. That's my goal.
Jen -- Socks. Two of them. I have two pairs of half finished socks but I'm going to start another pair for the Olympics. It normally takes me months to finish a pair of socks so 16 days is just crazy!
jen -- Shalom with sleeves using eco wool
Jen -- Jaden by Ruby Lo
Jen A -- http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/circular-shrug I'm going to take Julia Allen's circular shrug as a base pattern and make myself something exciting and wearable. It will be my first time improvising a pattern and I have a lot of school work in front of me, so it should be a good challenge!

 Jen Danielson -- Eco wool tunic
 Jen E -- The Gathered Pullover using Elsebeth Lavold's Silky Wool. Game on!
jen eisenberg -- finish knitting one baby sweater for my niece due in may, finish knitting one baby sweater for my son (due 2.23.10), and then get back to work on my mom's christmas socks. I'm due in ten days, so just staying motivated and active is my whole goal. baby sweater pattern from MDK 1.
 Jen Foley -- I am going to do "Earnshaw" from Jane Ellison's "Simply Noro" book. Using Noro's Silver Thaw colourway. My Mom picked this challenge, and purchased all materials for me (because I am a 38 year old spoiled brat).
 Jen Glaubius -- Traveling Woman shawl, which will be my first lacy shawl project.

 Jen Guglielmi -- 3 Pairs of Socks - One is the first installment of the RSC 2010, the second has 3 colors and some color work, and the third is a toe-up with "sock architecture" that I've never used before.
Jen James -- February Lady Sweater.
 Jen Kelley -- Circle Yoke Sweater a pattern by Heidi Stepp
 Jen Molloy -- self designed sweater in naturally caron SPA. :)
 Jen R. -- I didn't really mean to - but found myself reaching for the bag that held everything I needed to CO for Hilary Smith Callis' 'Citron' (Winter 2009 Knitty). May the force be with me...

Jen Showalter -- Tyrolean Stockings by Ann Budd from Interweave Knits Fall 2007 issue. On size 5 needles using KFI Queensland Rustic Tweed in a lovely blue colour.
Jen Small -- Design and knit a prototype of a forest fairy hoodie cardigan for girls, in size 6, with lace border, in Dream In Color Starry, with beautiful color transitions
 Jen Stegmann -- I will cast on and knit a fitted, stockinette V-neck pullover that has been in the *mental design* phase for, oh, like a year. Never actually figured out the details (number of stitches, particulars like waistband style, shoulder style, etc.). I will probably crash and burn, yet rise to victory in the very end, like Shaun White did a couple of weeks ago in Aspen at the Winter X Games. Or so I hope
Jen Stovern -- Flower power sweater (sans flower) from Stitch n'Bitch Nation
 Jen W -- A Three and One color work sweater by Elizabeth Zimmermann out of a Philosopher's Wool kit that has been languishing unjustly in the back of the stash for an unreasonable length of time.

 Jen Walsh -- I'm knitting Kim's Sockotta Fingerless Gloves. The pattern is free and can be found on Ravelry. I'm using Plymouth's Sockotta Sock Yarn with Fair Isle Effect. I'll be using circular needles like the pattern calls for because I want the Fair Isle pattern to come out even. So excited...
 Jen, a Canuck in California -- Something not too small (no hat, no scarf), something not too big (no fancy lace or colourwork); something just right...a vest of my own devising.
Jena (the yarn harpy) -- A sweater for my darling miniature schnauzer - just some Caron Simply Soft in hot pink and black. She looks excellent as a punk-rock pup.
 JenH -- Mitred Square blanket for my coworker who has quilted me a blanket.
Jeni -- unknown yet - but will be wonderful

 Jenifer -- Traveling Woman shawl(ette). First attempt at "real lace."
jenifleur -- Cobblestone Pullover made with the wool of one of my own lambs. It's the first fiber I've processed in my biggest labor to date; our brand new fiber mill. Fetus to sweater in two years flat.
Jenipurr -- My Olympics challenge is to finish both the four-foot long bear rug, and the Crossword sweater (which involves steeking, which scares me). Since I haven't touched either of them in over a year, this almost counts as new stuff.
Jenly -- My first Rockin Sock Club kit. One pair of socks in 17 days would be a miracle for me.
 Jenn -- Caitlin's Cardi (test knit for Sweatshop of Love)

Jenn -- Must Have Cardigan from Patons Street Smart.
Jenn -- Paisley Long Shawl (Fiddlesticks) with Zephyr Wool Silk in Cinnabar. Intended xmas gift for Mom.
Jenn -- Tangled Yoke Cardigan from Fall 2007's issue of Interweave Knits.
 Jenn -- Snapdragon flip-top mitts by Ysolda
Jenn -- I will be attempting the Miss Dashwood bonnet from Knitty, Winter '04. I have a night job and a toddler, and have attempted this hat 3 times before, so I'm hoping the challenge will push me through. Feel the burn!

 Jenn Angelis -- Team: Principessa. Knitting: pair of socks. Pattern: Monkey by Cookie A. Yarn: STR lightweight, colorway Sea-Mar. Obstacles: full time non-knitting job, 2 children under 5yrs.
Jenn Curran -- My project is a Karn Scarf for a dear friend who is moving from the USA to... Montreal! I am a fairly new knitter and mom of four, so while this should be a day project for some, for me to do in 17 days is a reach. Game on!
Jenn Hill -- Bronte's Mitts by Dianne Mulholland URL /www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/brontes-mitts in Handmaiden Camelspin
Jenn Kovaleski -- "Boogie" vest by Amy King on Ravelry. Using Gedifra's Golden Tweed from stash!
 Jenn Schiding -- KnitPicks Maeve Hat and Mittens.

 Jenn Sonnenberg -- I'm knitting a Shalom cardigan with 3/4 sleeves in Eco-Wool.
Jenna -- The Holla Hoddie.
Jenna Hurry -- Top-down, cowl neck, turquoise mohair sweater.
Jenna S -- I am thinking Mystere from Twist Collective. Maybe Beautiful Bohus. (What, I've still got a day and a half to decide...)
jenne p -- i will be knitting ishbel in malabrigo lace, the large size, and building a website at the same time. oh yea, and work and all the iceskating competitions!

Jennet -- I will knit one baby item for charity (kimikids group on Ravelry) for each of the Olympic days-
 JennGrace -- A lace scarf/shawl (still debating exact pattern) out of a skein of Sea-Silk I've been hanging onto for a while. I love it but I've been afraid to knit with something that feels so beautiful (silly I know but I'd hate to mess it up)
Jenni -- DROPS Cardigan 89-23 - complete and seam all parts, excluding the hazy sleeve cuffs and trim (don't have yarn for those bits). If that gets done early enough, I also plan to do a tam for my RA.
Jenni Reiz -- Glamour Girl - Sheer Delight, done in Lucy Neatby Celestial Merino, "Bittersweet" (From Knitted Tees - Barry Klein - I think that's the title) I've got two skeins wound into balls, and the third in reserve ... Going for Gold! Thanks Stephanie, and thanks Kilted David!!! You both rock.
 Jennie Cauwels -- Stardust-Knitty Winter 2007

JennieD -- Cable Luxe Sweater - I feel behind already since I just decided, am not sure where the pattern and yarn are hidden in my home, haven't swatched and will be watching the late rebroadcast of the ceremony. You are all welcome for the head start. :-)
 jenniethepotter -- I'll be knitting Estelle by Linden Heflin in Briar Rose abundance. A sweater, my business and a five month old sounds like a challenge to me.
Jennifer -- I have never knitted SUCCESSFULLY before so I am shooting for a scarf with a design. I haven't honestly even managed a hot pad before so I think this may be difficult but attainable without harm to myself or others. I'm rather excited since I bought new yarn a couple of weeks ago. It was very pretty and I thought with a new yarn a new challenge. then it promptly went in my yarn box to commiserate
Jennifer -- four pairs of socks for Wool-Aid
Jennifer -- Pinwheel Baby Blanket from Knitalong book, for a friend's baby. Shower is in early March so the timing is excellent to do this.

Jennifer -- I'm going to be attempting my first laceweight project. I'm going to do the Juno stole from Knitty. Fingers crossed!
Jennifer -- I'll be knitting a Gail aka Nightsongs shawl!
Jennifer -- Cross posting from Ravelympics: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/jkstuart/snowbird
Jennifer -- I make amigurimi and my self-made yarn olympic event is to make an entire amigurmi olympic village by completeing one amimal or dwelling per night. Thing is, it's crochet so that might get me disqualified right off the bat, but it's still yarn so I thought I'd join in the spirit of the thing anyway.
Jennifer -- Flowerbasket shawl

 Jennifer -- I am knitting Franklin Habit's Prairie Spring Tunic modified to have chinchillas in it, and if time, a stuffed chinchilla toy to match, both to be baby shower gifts for my cousin.
 Jennifer B. -- Flame Wave socks, from Favorite Socks (Interweave). I'm going to use Regia Hand-Dyed Effect, in red.
 Jennifer Brooks -- Lion Brand "Bright Blocks" Baby Afghan. I might not finish, but I'll get a good start, and the baby's due in March.
Jennifer Brown -- Mason Dixon Log-Cabin Blanket EZ Mitered Mittens Rocketry Cardigan Tulip Cardigan 2 pairs Saartje's booties 1 Fair-Isle Christmas Stocking
 Jennifer Campbell -- Kindle by Fiona Ellis (technically a WIP...but only 6 of 54" of a fingering weight colour tube done... should be a challenge)

Jennifer Campbell -- socks - Cookie A pattern with cables
Jennifer Desenberg -- Baby Surprise Sweater
Jennifer Dimas -- A full and complete pair of socks for my husband.
Jennifer Ellingwood -- February Lady Cardigan, I think...
 Jennifer F. -- Lima Mitts by Nell Ziroli of Knitch in Atlanta, Georgia. Rowan Lima Yarn in sage green, knit with US 7. Continuous baby cables surround the wrist and finger area of these sweet and delicate fingerless mitts. I chose the green color because it reminded me of spring here in Atlanta. The cables will keep me busy and are challenging to do while watching the Olympics without dropping any of the tiny

Jennifer Heverly -- The Porom Hat by Jared Flood, in Great Northern Yarns Cashmere/Mink Yarn ... also spinning 16 ounces of Cormo/Silk Roving for Clara's February Woolalong / Woolympics in The Knitter's Book of Wool Group on Ravelry.
Jennifer Hixon -- For the Knitting Olympics, I will be doing a relay of finishing objects: complete Pretty Thing, complete Fiber Trends felted slippers (M Size M), complete French Press slippers
Jennifer Hoy -- Stephanie Japel's Cable-Down Raglan from Interweave Knits Spring 2007 Knit in Casecade Yarns 100% Merino in the enchanting colourway 9455 (turquoise). Cables, raglan, top-down all at once! Let's see how far it can go!
 Jennifer Johnson -- 2 pairs of socks! One pair of Mr. Pitt's and One pair of Nutkin- both for grandma and grandpa Johnson. (Grandpa J called at Christmas to wonder very loudly "where the hell are my socks!?") I suppose it's time to deliver.
 Jennifer K -- I am going to make the Vine yoke cardigan by Ysloda as I am relatively new to sweater knitting.

 Jennifer Kahng -- My first pair of adult-sized, actually wearable socks using self-patterning yarn. I made a pair a little while ago but something went amiss with the length of the second sock foot...
Jennifer Kirschbaum -- February Lady Sweater in Tess Designer Yarns Superwash Merino!
 Jennifer Lackey -- Harris Baby Blanker
 Jennifer Maddock -- The "Loop de Loop" shawl by Maureen Mason Jamieson (a Canadian designer) knitted in shades of periwinkle blue textured yarns, mostly from my stash lovingly saved since a shopping spree in the 80's in Vermont.
Jennifer Nassif -- Swallowtail Shawl. Rowan Kidsilk Haze, dark blue.

 Jennifer Peek -- February Lady Sweater
 Jennifer Pesto -- Quo Vadis Mittens.
Jennifer Reichert -- 1.Design and knit a cabled headband. 2.Undermittens for my Dashing mitts.
 Jennifer Stinson -- Norwegian Lusekofte by Knitpicks I wanted to do a fair isle sweater for the olympics
Jennifer Vancalcar -- still deciding, with about 6 hours to continue to debate. sweater is top of the list, but daughter wants matching mittens and hat.

Jennifer Walter -- I am going to cast on Lady February Sweater. Knit with Madeline Tosh Tosh Worsted Tart colorway. Since this seems to be a light worsted weight yarn, not a true worsted, I will knit the extra large size to get the correct sizing. Thanks for hosting this again.
 Jennifer White -- Self-striping 1X1 rib scarf in Yarntini "Don Draper." I know it sounds easy, but I have 2 little kids, a full time job, and two birthday parties to plan and execute during the 17 day Olympics.... so, this is a pretty ambitious goal!
 JenniferLeigh -- Garter stitch shawl made from Dye-version Bamboo sock in smoke.
Jennigma -- Kelmscott. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kelmscott Trying to pick out a yarn from stash. I'm a-skerd. I think I can get this done, though!
JennR -- Drops 95-27 (cutaway cardigan with 3/4 sleeves) out of Valley Yarns Quabbin, a long discontinued cotton mini-boucle.

 jenny -- Cobblestone by Jared Flood. Ostensibly for the husband, but in a size and color I can live with if he hates it. :-)
Jenny -- I will be knitting the Vivian sweater from the Winter '08 Twist Collective.
Jenny -- Jojoland Teal Forest scarf
Jenny -- I shall cast on a small but fairly challenging (for me!) scarf, Sea Lettuce from Lucy Neatby, in Misti Alpaca, colour Neruda, on 3.25mm needles. Challenging because of using slender needles in stiff fingers, mastering short rows, learning the pattern, and doing justice to a beautiful and expensive yarn, a souvenir from Christmas bought in Pacific Grove on the Monterey Peninsula, and brought back t
Jenny -- Paper Dolls by Kate Davies. And, if by some miracle I finish early, I'm just going to throw in the Vine Yoke cardigan by Ysolda Teague.

Jenny Eliuk in Vail, CO -- I have two projects for this Olympics: Coraline gloves, which are a brand new project I will cast on, and finishing a pair of socks that I started over a year ago. I've substantially lowered my bar to better achieve success.
Jenny Hobson -- I will be knitting a toy weiner dog for an undisclosed recipient. This is my first attempt at knitting a toy. I am adapting a project in Zoe Mellor's knitted toy book.
Jenny Phillips -- DAle of Norway 12617 "ISFJORDEN"
JennyH in NC -- Seneca by Jared Flood, Rowan Cashsoft DK
JennyRaye -- Equinox Yoke Pullover knit from the top down in the round--stranded colorwork.

Jeri Bissell -- I am going to knit Martin Storey's "Celtic" from Rowan 40. I have exactly the yarn called for in the pattern and have been going to knit this for myself "when I lose the weight". It is time!
jerre -- Elsebeth Lavold's "Coral" kimono in Cascade Venizia charcoal grey. I have never done a cable and yarn over cardi and felt it was time - Spent yesterday and today with the swift getting my balls done and finished a pair of socks that are a very late Christmas present - may make them a Valentine present. Can't wait to get started. will spend tomorrow am figuring out how to adjust the pattern so
Jersey Jude -- Combo Project: Pretty Thing (new project) and completing of a WIP (Kauni Cardigan).
 Jesh -- team Jesh will be working non-stop on a self-designed circular yoke lace cardigan... and taking copious notes to publish later.
Jess -- Slinky Ribs sweater from Custom Knits

Jess -- My first sweater. Seamless, custom fit, with flared cuffs and an as yet undetermined collar.
 Jess U -- Ripple baby blanket
Jess, of the Bugs -- Top-down V-neck raglan cardigan, aka "Jess's Fantastic Olympic Cardigan of Wonder (I hope)" created as the bastard child of the percentage sweater, instructions from R.D. Complete Guide to Needlework, and MATHS FROM MY BRAIN.
Jesse Jordan -- My personal challenge is to knit 34 squares, or 2 per day, on my sock yarn blanket.
Jesse Michener -- Hemlock ring throw http://www.theraineysisters.com/ccount/click.php?id=11

Jessi -- Kindle Muffler by Fiona Ellis. I have had the yarn for nearly 3 years - pretty much since the pattern came out. My first ever fair isle project. I hope to finish it with my sanity intact.
Jessica -- A shawl for my aunt's 90th birthday...using the Indian Cross Stitch from Swedish Knitting...technically not a lace pattern but it has lots of holes...
Jessica -- My first sweater for myself - a Mr. Greenjeans in a gorgeous chocolate brown color. :)
Jessica -- One uber challenging "finishing" project: STEEKING (for the FIRST TIME!!) and finishing a men's argyle vest. One baby project: Snug by Hinke One (possible) crochet project: Ladylike Pullover from Lion Brand
Jessica -- Knitty's Seascape Stole.

Jessica -- Owlet sweater and matching hat.
Jessica -- I don't have just one project, but I hope to finish the several WIPs I have accumulated up recently. Although this may sound unexciting, this does involve two socks (each of a different pattern), a cardigan, a shawl, one fingerless mitten, and a hat! CITUS! ALTUS! FORTUS! Thanks!
Jessica "Big Red" Hill -- I have never knitted socks in my life. I have been intimidated by them for TOO long! They won't be fancy, or intricate, but I'm dedicating my first pair of socks to the Knitting Olympics! Also, since it's winter, warm socks seem appropriate, don't they?
Jessica Barron -- Haruni shawl using Malabrigo lace in the taureg colorway.
Jessica Bevan -- February Lady Sweater. Seems wildly appropriate.

jessica brewer -- I will be casting on a short-sleeved version of Estelle, a cardigan by Linden Heiflin. I'll be using 4 skeins of Malabrigo worsted from my stash. Part of the challange will be frogging a half finished Clapotis to retrieve 2 of the skeins. ( Am I the only person who never finished this?) The other part is that I'll be out of town on a ski trip for 3 days. Plus, I need to finish a childs vest thats
Jessica Dion -- One pair of clogs for my son, completed and felted. Seems modest, but trying to finish this while simultaneously parenting my son, that is the challenge. :)
 Jessica Eastin -- Four pairs (count 'em, four pairs) of adult sized socks in fingering weight yarn on size 0 US needles/2.0 mm
Jessica L. -- Portland Gussets, by Yarnissma. The pattern scares the life out of me.
Jessica Lane -- Capitan Hat by Rosi Garmendia I haven't knit in awhile--and I've never tried cables--and I'm busy planning a five-year-old's birthday party while dealing with a two-year-old with pneumonia and going to school full time. I think it will be a challenge despite it's easy rating. Lion Brand Wool-Ease in Pumpkin

Jessica MF -- I am going to knit Vaila by Gudrun Johnston out of Malabrigo Worsted. mmm cozy!
Jessica Moore-Lucas -- Candle flame cowl with some lovely alpaca yarn culled from the stash.
jessica Moss -- I'm going to knit as many illusion dishcloths for Relay For Life from two 1lb cones.
Jessica Norup -- My first sweater. Margot from Fall 2009 Knitty. Go Canada!
Jessica Storrs -- Lion Brand Aqua Layette blanket in white. I have a short attention span so a blanket is a big commitment for me!!

jessica w. -- One PAIR Men's size plain vanilla socks. Also starting Queen Anne's Lace shawl but don't expect to finish it in time. This is supposed to be crazy challenging though!
Jesslyn Fowlie -- Raven Swirl Socks
Jill (theJilly) -- I am knitting the Central Park Hoodie. I know it's been done a million times, but I love it and have always wanted one. I've never knit a sweater this quickly, and I've never done cables in something so large. I can't wait to go for the gold!! :)
 Jill B -- I'm knitting the East Meets West purse from the kit from Knit Picks. It's just a purse, but it's stranded and includes steeking and intarsia. Plus lining a bag! Rav link: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/nodice/east-meets-west-satchel-kit
Jill F. (JillSerenity) -- I had to change my project due to pattern acquisition problems. I am now knitting the Zephyr socks by Domesticat on Ravelry with the same yarn -it seems like a fun, spring-y pattern, just the ticket for a new lacey sock knitter like me! :) Casting on...

Jill F. (JillSerenity) -- Ferngully lace socks by Khetala. I have yet to complete a pair of socks or a lace pattern, although I love wearing both! :) Making with Tapping Tootsies citrus sorbet by Done Roving (superwash/bamboo/nylon.) Excited to start!
Jill Laeyendecker -- "Ski Lodge Scoop" sweater vest from the Twelve Months of Knitting book, Manos del Uruguay wool.
Jill Parisher -- February Lady Sweater in STR Heavyweight in Jubilation. My first sweater!
Jill Schaefer -- I am going to knit The Snowdrop Shawl with yarn that was given to me from a knitter's stash after she passed away. It will be like having her with me, knitting away!
Jill Sibray -- Anne Hanson's Maplewing

 Jim Coleman -- Striped raglan sweater, size large (44 in).
JJ -- Does weaving count? Three scarves, minimum 4-6" wide, all 6-7' long. Worseted or lighter yarn...I will not be cheating by using all superchunky. I usually have 12 hours per week to weave, and scarves take 5-7 hours, so I will have to focus to get these done. I was stupid and cast on a lace project the night before. Oops.
JJ Foster -- The Pacific Northwest Shawl by Evelyn Clark in Blue Moon Laci in Sapphire.
Jo Anne W-M -- 1.) Tangled Yoke cardigan 2.) Druid mittens (if time permits) Alt 2.) Complete some works in progress
 Jo Lakey -- Ishbel in Posh Sophia 4ply - I have very limited time for knitting and am a slow lace knitter, so it's going to be a challenge to get it finished in time!

 Jo Meyer -- I'm going to knit a Vintage Allure Beret and a pair of Cabled Wristlets. I've never made either before so it's a challenge for me. I'm using black Paca Tweed for both. It's a set for myself. I'm so excited!
Jo O. -- http://cosymakes.com/category/smokering/ **My project for the Knitting Olympics is the Old Shale Smoke Ring located at: cosymakes.com. The link above will take you directly to the pattern/photo on the site.
Jo Skabo -- Tulip sweater, size 2 years.
Joal Hall Broun -- A scarf for my niece. Cascade 220 pink yarn
Joan -- A Ribby Cardi by Bonne Marie Burns in Stonehedge Shepherd's Wool. It'll be a real challenge to finish a sweater in 2 weeks, but it'll be a real pleasure to knit for myself.

 Joan -- Jared Flood's Cobblestone Pullover.
Joan c-m -- Ingenue is done! Fierce knitting done yesterday and today so that I could finish early and go to sunday brunch tomarrow. What a way to bribe a girl. ;-)
 Joan C-M -- My project is Ingenue from the book Custom Knits by Wendy Bernard. This project is a retro-Jackie O. type sweater. It will be knit from a lovely golden beige mostly Angora blend that is still partially in the grease, but knits up soft, shiny and lovely. It is very special to me as it is the first shearing of a dear little goat that I named shortly after he was born. He was frisky and would kick
Joan J -- My First EZ Baby Surprise Jacket
Joan M. -- Anne Hanson's "Boing" scarf in Malabrigo laceweight, "Buscando Azul."

 Joan R. -- I will knit the Garter Yoke Cardi using Green Mountain Spinnery Vermont Organic.
Joan R. -- A garter stitch shawl.
Joan Schutt -- Any very easy sock pattern - Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock Yarn - '09 August - Huck's Room My first attempt at socks and 5 needles.
JoanH -- Canadian yarn Briggs & Little socks
Joanie Helgeson -- a child's cotton sweater with a beautiful cable down front and back. Periwinkle ctootn yarn. My first "real" cable!

 Joann Rosenfeld -- Raspberry top-down sweater that I bought the yarn for quite a few years ago. It's time to get it done!
 JoAnn Shupe -- Sleepy Hollow socks
joanna -- o canada mittens not a large pattern, but a challenge for me to complete by the closing ceremonies as i don't have a lot of time to knit during the week
Joanna Wesson -- baby boy cardigan, using stash yarn
Joanne -- Kiri Shawl, STR Lightweight in Rosebud. My first shawl!

Joanne Crofts -- Muir, in red laceweight silk: http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEfall07/PATTmuir.html A gift for my grandmother who is having a big birthday this year. It must be done by March, so it is my challenge. Also, I have little experience with lace. It's crazy, but has good motivation.
 Joanne, the Canuck in Colorado -- I'm planning to knit a Rambling Rows Baby afghan for my new grandson (born 1/30) PLUS I plan to finish Whistler by the end of the Olympics, too. It's already started.
joannedenver -- Felted Knitter's Surprise from Jackets for Work and Play (Interweave). Mine will be striped so I can use up some of my stash of leftovers of Lamb's Pride (main colors a dark teal and a lighter blue, with gold, rust, fuschia, and the i-cord trim in ink blue), and none of the embroidery. I plan to line this jacket (with real silk) and use it as outerwear.
 Joannedownunder -- Lady of the Forest by Ilga Leja in Koigu ends
JoanW -- Canadian Component: Celtic Cardigan in Scotia Silk (Fleece Artist). IF done in time: a flurry on the UFOs.

Jocele -- Midnight Sun Fair Isle Tam. My first fair isle project (other than the swatch I did in the class I took). Ambitious (for me) considering the ridiculous hours I work each week.
Jocelyn -- I am knitting two pairs of socks. Pairs, as in "matching", or four socks from two balls of yarn. One (pair) will be thrummed socks (in the spirit of hardwood floors in winter) and a second *pair* shall be my first Wollmeise experience, in this decidedly Olympic-ring colourway. http://www.flickr.com/photos/63616104@N00/4272041453
 Jocelyn -- A cable/lace henley sweater. On size four needles.
Jocelyne -- Rocking Socks Club - Cascadia
 Jodee -- Hopefully an Elizabeth Zimmerman rib warmer and some UFO's.

Jodi Haraldson -- Rosamund's Cardigan, by Andrea Pomerantz (Interweave Knits, Fall 2009), Rowanspun Aran
Jodi R. -- Central Park Hoodie
 Jodi Webb -- I will start and complete the medallion shawl from vogue knitting winter2007/08
Jodie -- I'll be knitting "Pretty Thing". If I finish that before the end, I'll attempt to finish a sock I started a few months ago.
 Jodie (violinjodie) -- Vivian by Ysolda in Cascade Ecowool

Jody -- Bernat Chunky Knit Blanket in Cascade 128 Superwash, colorway: Walnut Tweed
Jody -- February Lady Sweater
 Jody -- Hemlock Ring blanket. First knit blanket, first feather and fan anything. whoooohoooooo!
Jody -- I'm using my own handspun to knit a v-neck raglan. I'm using 6 different hand dyed rovings and will blend them together for one awesome sweater!
 Jody Diane Hildebrant -- Hi, one sock knitting bag for Canada colors. One pair of socks in Canada colors and/or Jamacia!

Joelle -- There's a lovely neckwarmer/stole in Luxury One-Skein Wonders that I bought the book for...woven appearance from knitting. New stitch, and an excuse to use some mohair/silk blend I've had stashed for *ages*! It's a lot of knitting for me for that short a time, esp. with all the work I have to do for...oh yeah...work. We'll see how I do!
Joelle Alcaidinho -- Farmer's Market Cardigan by Connie Chang Chinchio Published in Interweave Knits, Fall 2009 In Blacker Designs Pure Alpaca
JoeyD -- Appa from The Avatar: the last airbender. No pattern, have to make that up too. How hard can a 6 legged flying bison be?!?!!hmmm - better get "practicing" soon.
Jofran Pastor -- Silk Lace Victorian Stole - challenge for me is a border of true lace knitting contrasted with a knitted lace center 1000 yds of yummy Schaefer Andrea
Johann Mitchell -- I plan to make a vest out of two strands of Knit Picks Palette yarn, which will approximately equal a worsted weight yarn (one strand each of bluebell and mist). I plan to make it with a triquetra Celtic knot on the back in cable type knitting, probably with some other embellishment elsewhere. I'm designing this as I go. I decided to enter a little late, and I'm hoping desperately that the y

Johnna -- I'm going to start and finish - sewn together, blocked, and buttoned - a sweater in a timely fashion, something I've never managed before (the last one was over a year). A sweater that fits, which also is very rare for me. I'll do "Marta" from "The Best of Lopi" if the yarn arrives on time and otherwise I'll do "Fylingdales" from "A Fine Fleece."
Jolie Guillebeau -- All projects currently on the needles will be cast off before the closing ceremonies. Even the rug that I started in 2007.
 Joline -- I'll be knitting a Vine Yoke Cardigan for myself. In the off chance that I finish it, I may attempt to finish the knee socks I started in 2006. (I have 1/3 of one sock completed.) But that would be pretty impressive. I guess it's kind of a biathalon. ;)
 Joni -- February Lady Sweater
Joni Giem -- I'll be knitting a scarf using the cable pattern from Smariek's Persephone Mitts on Ravelry. The challenging part will be doing each strand of the cable a different color.

 Jonica -- I am going to do the bella mittens in Peruvia Quick and this will be a first mitten project for me as I have never knit mittens. I am also going to use DPNS instead of the circulars as I do not have one short enough. The yarn is a browish colorway that is thick and chunky.
joolsy -- Im a beginner - this will be my first garment, woo hoo! The Tappestry collection, Rye, cardigan, Rowan Tappestry Yarn 4mm needles. Knit in Perth Western Australia, its real hot here, bu I will be watching the games :)
jordi waggoner -- Winter Star Jacket by Di Gilpin from Interweave knits winter 2005. Started this once and frogged it. Trying for a second entry medal
Josee -- The two sock patterns from the RSC's first selection of 2010. Ouch!
Josephine (Jozefeen) -- Sublime's Frou Frou Cardie from Issue 6 of The Knitter, in Patons Big Baby, pale pink. It's got to be finished before 21 March so this is excellent motivation.

Joshua -- I am 9 years old and I am going to knit a garter stitch scarf for my dad. I am linking to my mom's website and using her e-mail.
 Josie M. -- I'll be making Mr. Greenjeans - a lightly cabled aran-weight cardigan. Project difficulty increased by the presence of a 6 year old and 4-month old.
Joy Rogers -- Sweet fair isle baby sweater. Initailly purchased the yarn to make it for a grand daughter who is now 10 years old and lives in Dubai where no one wears sweaters! Thankfully the good Lord provided me with a grand daughter who is now 15 months... Light the flame!
Joy Key -- Shawl that Jazz in Sirdar Blur - white; to be a wedding gift for my neice
 Joy Lang -- Grün ist die Hoffnung http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/grn-ist-die-hoffnung I have done socks, but never this way.

Joy Leonte -- I am finally going to cast on the Lady February with Malabrigo Worst.
Joy Markley -- #2 U-Neck Pullover by Esther Yun-Mancini Published in Filatura di Crosa Spring/Summer 2008
Joyce -- A pair of socks!!!
 Joyce Plunkett -- My project is the Ishbel scarf/shawl. Pattern by Ysolda Teague from the "Whimsical Little Knits" book. Yarn is a lovely pale lilac Garnstudio Cotton Viscose from my wonderful LYS, Yellow Dog in Eau Claire, WI.
Joyce S -- Mondo Cable Pulli from Chic Knits: V neck, long sleeves, mega cable down the front. I must be nuts!

Joyuna -- EZ's Green Sweater - a sportweight cardigan in the round with provisional CO, steeking, and all sorts of other terrifying techniques!
 Judi Morgan -- Diagonal Lace Jacket by Lene Holme Samsøe
Judie -- If I can stand the boring back, I'll be knitting the Cardigan for Arwen from Interweave Knits Winter 2006.
 Judith Hanna -- Pair of cabled socks for my husband's birthday. Soft sea wool with pattern from the Reynold's soft sea wool sock collection
judy -- cranberry biscotti socks, as an emergency going away present for a co-worker. i know it's not that ambitious a project, but i have a couple of ufo's i need to finish in this time, too...(2 pr of mittens that need thumbs)

judy -- Bottoms Up tee in DIC Smooshy. Should be fun to knit myself a top with tiny needles
Judy -- I am going to knit "There's a Moose on the Loose" with the cardigan by Jen http://accountantgrrl.wordpress.com/2009/09/21/theres-a-moose-on-the-loose/ for a birthday gift for a friend who loves moose. I work 2 jobs so this will help me get it started and finished.
 Judy -- A series of things (sort of like participating in a pentathalon . . . even though that's not a winter Olympics thing): 1 pair flip top mittens (2 items); 1 baby sweater; 1 baby hat; and complete the "stalled" cardigan, which would equal 5 things in the pentathalon spirit.
Judy -- Mara shawl pattern from Madelinetosh knit in tosh worsted color Terra.
Judy A -- baby's fisherman afghan

Judy Allbee -- I am going to attempt to begin and finish an extra large man's top down raglan sweater which is a new venture for me.
Judy Barham -- Chinook Shawl by KnitPicks. This will be my first lace weight project. Challenge is probably more in time needed than difficulty of project.
 Judy Exline -- Crest of the Wave stole by Wendy Johnson. Will be using Tofutsies yarn, not sure which color yet. Hope my day job doesn't get in the way too much. LOL
Judy G. -- my first pair of socks!
Judy Lindeborg -- lace shawl -pattern Haruni by the very talented Emily Ross who generously provided it for free on Ravelry. The Yarn - Knit Picks Pallett in Marble. I did cast on during the opening ceremony and am well underway. It's a challenge to read charts and watch at the same time.

Judy Malone -- 2/23 Finished! Ends woven in, buttons sewn on. Thanks, Stephanie, for offering this challenge. It was great fun. (I only hope I haven't done permanent damage to my elbow and pinkie caused by "knitter's stress!")
 Judy Malone -- Heather Hoodie Vest, Knitscene, Fall '09 Size 38; Yarn, Torino Bulky, Needles 10? (If it is okay, I will just be knitting my swatch during the Opening Ceremony, and will not begin knitting the vest until the next afternoon (as this is a KAL w/my LYS that officially begins the next afternoon).
Judy Perry -- I will make two children's caps and will completely finish what's currently on the needles (that would be one pullover and one cabled cardigan). That's what I'm aiming for. Gold.
 Judy Petzel -- My project will be the Chic Knits Mondo Cable Vest. Can't wait to cast on!!
 Judy Rudisaile -- I am knitting an Evergreen Shawl out of a beautiful Blue Heron Yarn in Forest. It will be finished when the yarn runs out or closing ceremonies, whichever comes first. Challenge of charts and lace to think about, but time will be a big deal if I don't want a hankie.

Judy Solanki -- Oh dear- I think I will cast on a sweater for a small child- a lovely pattern I have been looking at for quite awhile. It's a child's neckdown bolero from Knitting Pure and Simple.
 Judy Workman -- Owlings. They look like wristlets, but they require me to learn cabling, which I have enver attempted before.It may seem to simple to some, but it is enough of a challenge for me, thank you very much.
 Julene Jones -- Evangeline Cowl using my handspun(!)
Julia -- V is for Vilai and also Victory! I've never knit a Cookie A. pattern but always marvelled at them. Now it's time to challenge myself by knitting Vilai from Sock Innovation!
 Julia -- I'm going to attempt the Viper Pilot socks in some Cascade Heritage Paints yarn. This will be especially challenging because the first 3 days of the Olympics for me will be consumed with the KVSC (St. Cloud, MN) Trivia Contest at which knitting will be quite difficult, if not impossible. Also trying out square DPNs!

Julia -- Lace scarf for a friend
 Julia -- To finish the Central Park Hoody for Lesley, her birthday was last May, I only have the hood and bands to do, it's been like that for 6 months and this is the only way I'm ever going to get it done!
 Julia -- I'm making Kate Davies' Owls Sweater. It's my first cabled project. What could go wrong?
Julia -- Knitting three pair of socks: one plain stockinette in Opal sock yarn, Flame Wave socks in Marisol Hacho yarn, and Spring Forward in Tofutsies (6 socks total---4 of them in fingering, 2 in a dk weight)
Julia Farquhar -- Veronik Avery's "Lace ribbon scarf," in Tanis Fiber Arts' fingering weight, colourway "Royal Flush."

Julia H -- German Stocking, by Cookie A.
Julia Morehead -- Dale of Norway type Olympic sweater in KnitPicks Palette. Body in cream with a colorwork yoke in reds, whites, and blues.
 Julia Phillips -- In keeping with the spirit of the Olympics, I will be making the candle flame cowl by Sarah E. White. This is a challenge as I am not experienced with lace/charts. Just in case things don't work out I have a 'plan B', I will attempt to complete a pair of socks (olive branch socks from Violet Green)as I usually take a month or more to complete a pair.
 Julia Renken -- The "Sea Mist Gansey" from the book "Sweateres from a New England Village", to be knit of Harrisville Orchid yarn in the Juniper colorway. Yarn bought at Stitches East iin September 2006. Pattern from the book in my local library. A winter sweater for the Winter Games
Julia Rodriguez -- I want to knit a sweater for myself. This will be the first sweater I have ever knit for myself. Project: Philosophers Wool Color Your Own cardigan kit. Challenges: 1. Fit 2. Fairisle 3. STEEKING

Julia Wittenhagen -- I am going to try my hand at Intarsia. The last time I tried it I failed, miserably. So...I am going to try again and make a hot water bottle cosy with Intarsia.
Julibeth -- Eunice socks by Cookie A using Malabrigo sock. As I suffer deeply from second sock syndrome this will be a challenge to finish a pair in 17 days. Go Canada! Thanks Stephanie!!
 Julie -- A chunky jacket which I need for work
Julie -- "Baktus" scarf by Strikkelise in Pagewood Farms Glacier Bay. I'm a lightweight and hope to finish the project. It's the 3rd attempt at this yarn; first attempt at this pattern.
Julie -- I'm late signing up, and am not sure if I still can, but I cast on this weekend and have the goal to knit through the Olympics and finish this project before the closing ceremony! Project: Pioneer Yarn: Sleeping Dragon Merino

Julie -- Fingerless mittens of undetermined patternage.
Julie -- I'm knitting Citron, a shawlette. I've never done a shawl like this before and the challenge is finishing it in such a short span of time! I'm a lazy knitter when it comes to lace! ;)
Julie -- Lace collar in cotton glace
Julie -- Plus-size February Lady Sweater. Ready. Set. Go... crazy!
 Julie -- Icelandic Star from IK Winter 2009. For me, colors as advertised but done in the round then steeked.

Julie Anne -- Cherie Amour from Knitty. It's a sweater, but it's bulky weight. So, I think it's an achievable goaPr
Julie Anne -- Turn a Square by Jared Flood There will be a Sticks N Stitch Hockey event in March, and admission to the pre-party is 3 handknit hats. So, I am challenging myself to knit 3 adult sized hats to donate. In the event that I have extra time and yarn, I'll knit more.
 Julie Dahlhauser -- EZ's Adult Surprise Jacket in three colors of Ecological Wool
Julie Hahn -- I will be doing the Bird in Hand mittens by Kate Gilbert. It is my first colorwork project.
 Julie Kubala -- Since I knit primarily for charity I am going for quantity of items instead of going for a challenging project. My goal is for: 4 hats, 3 pairs of mittens, and 3 dishcloths which will all be donated to various charitable groups.

 Julie McC. -- Colinette's Absolutely Fabulous Afghan (ack, mohair!), bought when I finally learned to knit during in the First Knitting Olympics but was too much of a wuss to join.
 Julie Nelson -- I plan to start and finish Tiffany mittens from Knitty. They will challenge me because I'm usually a single-color knitter or stripe in a color. Fair-isle will be a fun challenge, plus I need new mittens!
Julie Schilthuis -- Poppy from Rowan Colourscape Folk magazine.
 Julie Shearer -- i'm making preemie caps for the NICU where my babies were born. i'm aiming for at least 3 hats.
Julie Sloan -- Since I missed the opening ceremony I'm disqualified anyway but I'm going to finish the socks I'm working on, knit the earflaps & mittens in the Knitpicks Maeve kit I've finished the hat for, and finish my half-done raglan. Okay?

Julie Zilka -- I'm going to try the Central Park Hoodie with the Viking Cables modification from Ravelry (http://www.ravelry.com/projects/LisaKay2004/central-park-hoodie)
 JulieB -- I am in, but it took a while to decide what to knit. Don't really have time to knit a sweater. I knit socks all the time... finally decided to design a pair of Olympic inspired socks and knit them. I have long wanted to dream up my own design and now is the time! I don't have loads of knitting time these days though so I will be really pleased if I get just one of them finished!
JulieC -- The Basic Sweater from Jacqueline Fee's Sweater Workshop. Size 34" as a donation to Afghans for Afghans youth campaign.
 JulieM -- Minimalist Cardigan in Berroco Ultra Alpaca (if I can get gauge!) Otherwise, I will look for another cardigan.
 JulieR -- Log Cabin blanket in 5 colors of Plymouth Boku - something big for very few available knitting hours that also allows for optimum spectatorship.

 Juliet -- I am going to make the Skew socks from Knitty, released in perfect time!
Juliet Muller -- Skew the "surprise" sock pattern recently published on Knitty.com with the possibility of adding a 2nd event: Haruni Shawl.
june -- sunsplash baby hat gloves and scarf and socks
june -- sunsplash baby hat gloves and scarf
JustJen -- beaded Diamond Fantasy Shawl (pattern by Sivia Harding), in BMFA Seduction (Winter Solstice colourway)

 Juti -- Rivendell socks by Janel Laidman. I pledge to finish one sock (seeing as how my last pair took three months, this is a challenge).
Jyll -- Finishing a few projects. First and foremost - an epic baby blanket of tiny stitches and complicated pattern (of my own design) that has been languishing and the child is approaching his 2nd birthday. Then my first pair of socks (missing 1/2 a sock). Then a sweater for a friend. Then we'll see - the list goes on.
K Graham -- A hat, 60" scarf and 3/4 finger mitts set for my 6'4" stepson to wear on duty in the navy. All in pristine black (Navy Regs). Fingering weight on size 2 or 3 needles.
K2Karen -- The Egg, a bohus sweater by Kerstin Olsson
Kaaren Beaver -- I will knit a pair of basic socks from the Yarn Harlot's, "Knitting Rules" book using Blue Moon lightweight sock yarn which I dyed at Port Ludlow in October. This is a big deal for me as I am a process knitter and usually have no real reason to finish anything. And, at the moment and for the next few days I am on the island of Cebu in the Philippines where I will start my project while visiting

KaarenB -- I'll knit 2 basic socks from Yarn Harlot's, "Knitting Rules" book with Blue Moon LW sock yarn I dyed at Port Ludlow. This is a big deal for me as I'm a process knitter & usually have no real reason to finish anything. And, at the moment & the next few days I am on the island of Cebu in the Philippines where I will start my project while visiting Crocolandia with grandson, age 3. I will be dilig
Kadootje -- A pair of socks, maybe knee highs depending on the yarn. My own design, with at least two colors!!
Kaela -- Samhain by Renee Leverington, in black laceweight
Kaitlin -- A gray, hooded sweater, with ribbed, button closures at hip and wrist, and a henley style neckline. A cable running up the left front and down the sleeves. All of my own design with the goal of being my first published pattern. Done in Cascade Eco-wool.
Kaitlin MacInnis -- Not sure yet!

kakaty -- I'm 31 weeks pregnant and haven't really knit anything since my first was born almost 3 1/2 years ago. I had been working on a feather and fan baby blanket off and on during that time but only had about 10 inches done. So, my project is to knit the new baby a coming home blanket in feather and fan. I frogged the old one, got awesome new (local!) yarn and am ready to cast on 226 stitches. It
 Kaleidoscoptic (Sheri) -- Nonpareil sweater from the Berroco Blackstone Tweed booklet because why not make something unparalleled.But I'm going to use Chaco yarn from my stash in a light brown. That is, unless I start it and hate it and change my mind.
kali -- I have the kit to create the vintage socks with the grapes and the leaves and everything. I propose to complete these socks by the end of the 2010 Knitting Olympics. I have never done a Turkish cast-on. I have never done charted socks like these. Game on!
Kalynka -- A Yarn Harlot Triple Axle: an Unoriginal hat, Pretty Thing in special angora, and Daisy, modified.
Kandace Lackore -- The Minimalist Cardigan. Not necessarily a challenging knit, but I work full-time away from home and have a 9 month old baby, so finishing anything in 17 days will be an Olympic feat for me!

Kandis Olson -- A vest made in my school colors.
 Kara -- Squirrel Sampler Mittens by Adrian Bizilia
Kara Brown -- I am going to knit the Amelia sweater from knitty.com. This is a challenge because I work full time and am a full time single mom. Additionally, I don't know if I have enough yarn, and it is hand dyed so getting more before the end of 17 days will be almost impossible.
Kara Marie Lander -- Attempting my first pair of socks!
kara p -- knitting a colorwork earflap hat WITH lining for my sister - promised 2 years ago....

 Karabosse -- Handspun Miralda shawl - and I still have 3 oz. of baby llama left to spin!
Karamika -- Finish a quilt block style blanket for a baby who got here in August. Two more squares, the joining, and all those rows of border work.
Karen -- A personalized (ie one that actually fits properly) plain vanilla sweater - I mean one that has short row shaping to accommodate the round bits (front and back.) I've done the maths, I just need to knit it and hope I got it right!
Karen -- Socks I have been putting off for my niece!
Karen -- My first adult sized sweater - the Cables & Twists Cardigan from Mari Sweaters. I have measured and re-measured and swatched repeatedly - I want it to fit!

Karen -- A Debbie Bliss shawl for my sister that she saw in a shop in Vermont. I'm also challenging the "knitting for my sister" goddess as she often doesn't look kindly on me.
Karen -- Knitting clapotis. It has been sitting, about 1/4 done, in my knitting bag for over a year because I screwed it up in such a clever way I can't trace where the first mistake is. So I'm ripping out and starting over!
 Karen -- I have 3 partly completed sweaters. I will complete at least one entirely, to the point of being wearable in public.
Karen -- An (Olympic) red mohair lace scarf that I promised to my mother two years ago.
Karen -- So many to choose from...I started, but need to frog back to the toenails, a pair of toe-up knee socks. I did cast it on just yesterday, but considering how far it'll have to be frogged back, I'm going to hope you will still qualify it as "during the opening ceremonies". While I don't think I'll be able to finish the pair, I'd like to finish at least ONE sock. If I can get a second sock cast on

Karen -- I'm making the Great Equalizer hat designed by Diana Troldahl.
 Karen -- Winter Twilight Mitts by Laura Rintala
Karen -- Mitered-square scarf in self-striping sock yarn. New technique for me. If it's as easy as I'm told (??) and I need an additional challenge (???), I'll take on the larger version, the Modern Quilt Wrap or another scarf in a different combination of sock yarns. I'm thinkin' stash-busters.
Karen -- I'm knitting the Fiddlehead mittens in various delicious colours of Rowan felted tweed with a kidsilk haze lining. First ever mittens and quite slow at colour work, so this will be fun. So far so good (day 3 and about halfway through first mitten).
 Karen Tetreault -- Olympic Vests-I plan to knit 2 vests for Woolaid charity during the olympics.

Karen A. -- I am going to knit The Faded Heart Socks designed by Lijuan Jing using Melody yarn. I have only knit one pair of socks under the guidance of a teacher....none by myself. This pattern has a heart stitch and bobbles!! It will certainly be a challenge to learn these stitches and to knit a pair of socks by myself.
Karen Baruth -- I'm going to use a skein of Rio de la Plata to knit Leaf Cravat by Teva Durham. I know this is not a huge project, but I have never knitted with a chart before. Plus, I just had a steroid shot in my right wrist for Carpal Tunnel and am numb at the moment. So, a little challenging. ;-) Let the games begin!
Karen Besser -- Shadow Dance by Nancy Marchant: Brioche Capelet
karen bonter -- I am going to design and knit my own pooling scarf. This will be my first time designing a lace project other than a simple cowl.
Karen Byers -- I'll either make a scarf of 3 mohairs or a hat and mittens and maybe scarf of angora.

Karen Christianson -- I am hooking a 36" x 72" persian rug. I know that this is not a "knit" project, but I found this to be the most challenging project I could do (and get completed in 17 days) while still studying Chemistry, Algebra and Comparative Civilzations (and actually graduate on time !!) I started while watching the opening ceremonies and my class is cheering me on!!
Karen Conolly -- Autumn in New York shawl. Started several months ago but stopped. Can't find my place so am frogging now to restart during the Opening Ceremonies.
 Karen Durfee -- Sweet Honey Beret Interweave Knits winter 2008 Baby Alpaca Brush Plymouth Yarn For my sweet little Wooby, the knitted hat event.
Karen E. -- Swallowtail Shawl in Dream in Color Starry. First lace project.
Karen Gibbins -- Whisper Cardigan, Filatura di Crosa Superior

 Karen H -- Bonus project from Iris Schreier "Lacy Little Knits" - Triangle Scarf. A one skein project with Artyarns Regal Silk. For me, a first try at entrelac, but not too much to knit. My calendar for next two weeks is "busy".
Karen J -- Artful yarns and Bee Sweet synergy shawl
Karen J -- Cat Bordhi's Spring Thaw socks with Tofutsies yarn in white. I've never done toe up socks or used Judy's Magic Cast On. It's also very architecturally challenging with the shaping determined by a whole different set of decreases.
Karen Jacobson -- Artful yarns and Bee Sweet synergy shawl
Karen Jones -- Garter Yoke Cardi using Berrocco Alpaca for the body and Noro Yuzen for the yoke. First sweater I'll make for an adult and myself! All at once!

 Karen K -- Kiva Bag: charts and felting!
Karen Kelly Murray -- I will be attempting Christine Bylsma's Omega Wrap, using Colinette Prism Wild Stuff in Peacock, on 10US and 8US circulars. I am a beginner knitter, so this will be a challenge. Knitting for Heather Simoneau's dad, but I will wear it. Let the games begin!
 Karen Lauterwasser -- Stealth Project - cables are involved, and there is a deadline involving a baby. Can't say much more - someone might see it!
 Karen Leary -- Krista by Joan McGowan-Michael
Karen Lefor -- Baby Blanket.

Karen M -- I pledge to knit a cardidan for myself. I m somewhat top heavy and have shied away from shaping. But no more! This cardi will fit!
Karen M. -- My first sweater. Details just as soon as I can lay my hands on them :-)
Karen Malone -- Garter yoke baby cardigan, size 6-9 months. Challenge: first sweater.
Karen Marshall -- CableNet Socks from Knitty. My first toe-up socks and my first socks with cables.
 Karen Potter -- Bandelier Socks

Karen Riccardi -- not quite known, either a hat or scarf
 Karen Ruthig -- "Jumper with Patterned Panels" designed by Susi Jost. The pattern is from Thorobred Scheeepjeswol's "Autumn Journal, Number Nine" (a New Zealand publication).
Karen S -- Miss Beezy - a long sweater dress on 3.5 mm needles
Karen S. -- A pair of socks of my own devising, featuring a maple leaf stitch pattern and some Bavarian twisted-stitch cables.
 karen sanders -- dale cover sweater from 125 anniversary edition. men's zip front version for my son

Karen Schneider -- Sorry to come in at the last minute - it's taken me a while to figure it out because I'm going in to my stash and my collection of magazines.. A blast from the past: a classic crew neck cabled pullover, Vogue Knitting Fall/Winter 1987, pattern Quartet #29, using Knit Picks Suri Dream
Karen Snyder -- Basic rib socks in Colinette Jitterbug for my husband, size 13.
 Karen Sue -- Toe up socks - my own pattern. Beach fog colorway of Dream in Color Starry.
Karen T -- Finish Nightingale wing - 10 repeats left Finish Adam's Rib Cap Sleeve Wrap - only 6 of 25 or so repeats in Finish Big Bad Baby Blanket - for my little girl!!! Due 6/22 after two boys Seam my Under the Hoodie - finished this 4 years ago and only have the sides to seam
Karen Trokan -- Ishbel shawlette in Cascade Heritage paints sockyarn, olives and burgundies colorway

KarenFL -- Charlie's Cardi made with Lion Brand® Nature's Choice ® Organic Cotton
 KarenJ -- Finish "the other sock". The one who's mate took me over three months to make. (I figure I may be cheating since at least for this one I don't have to learn the pattern and I may have conquered the tension, but hey, that was training, right?) Since the country I live in has sent only one athlete to the winter games I probably won't be able to follow much on the tube. I'll miss it. Good luck to al
Kari Kail -- I'm trying to start and finish a Bauhaus throw in two weeks... Seriously, yikes!
 Kari Verge -- I'm going to do a shawl, specifically this one (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/go-fly-a-kite-shawl Ravelry link) I've never finished one in under a month, but I'm going to try!
KaRi Wymer -- Sweet Nothing socks from Joy of Sox book in Lilac with lavender beads. I knit socks slowly, I hardly knit lace and I added beads to the challenge. It is also finals week at college, so I hope I can do this.

Karie -- My first pair of socks.
 Karin Catalano -- Almeara gloves
 Karla -- Girasole by Jared Flood. 4,400 stitches a day is totally possible... right?
Karola Wright -- I am going to make the Tuscany Shawl from the book No Sheep for You by Amy Smith!!! and also try to make three pairs of socks that I'm going to donate to The Hospice of the Valley (Phoenix,AZ) in honor of my Aunt CarolAnn who passed away on 2/5/2010. twitter & ravelry: eyeknit4u58
 Kary -- owls cardigan

 Kassi Zuerner -- A simple scarf knit with a gorgeous yarn my mom gifted to me... If I finish this will be the first project I have finished in over two years! I'm very excited for the challenge
 Kassia -- I will be knitting a Tea Leaves cardigan for myself. The last sweater I knit for myself, Rosedale, I finished in a week and a half, so knitting this sweater should be do-able for me. The challenge is that it has a lot of stockinette stitch, and the yarn is not self-striping so there's not much entertainment. My ravelry name is Restoknitter if you'd like to monitor my progress.
Kat -- Lace Pullover in O-Wool Classic (I'm using red). Pattern also from O-Wool. http://www.vtorganicfiber.com/patlace.html
Kat -- Handwarmers WITH half fingers and some cabling. I've never done anything with fingers before. :D
Kat Libokmeto -- I will be making a small snuggle blanket with an elephant head attached for my 1st 3month old baby Coraline!

Kate -- I will be knitting a scarf out of baby alpaca (I don't have the name of the project here with me at work.) I do know there are cables involved which is new to me.
 Kate -- Northern Light's Poncho, fair-isle w. steeks hooded poncho for a baby-toddler. My first steeking project.
Kate -- Entrelac Scarf James C. Brett Marble Chunky I've always wanted to learn entrelac so what better time than the Knitting Olympics!
Kate -- A pair of socks. I have never knit anything that hard before I guess this will be a good thing to start.
Kate -- A cowl, out of white lace, with cables (which I have never done before!

 Kate -- Ishbel http://ysolda.com/store/accessories/ishbel/ in Lyndon Hill grey. Mmmm cotton and silk! Good luck everyone. :)
Kate -- I will be knitting a February Lady sweater for myself, using Arucania Nature Wool Solids, color Marigold. This will be a "me" sweater...and my first for me! I plan to swatch before dinner on 2/12 and cast on for my sweater during the opening ceremony. :)
 Kate -- Must Have Cardigan using Cascade 220 in a grey heatherey color. This is a challenge for me because I don't think I have ever made a whole sweater that fast! Wish me luck!
 Kate Blackburn -- Baby's First Fairisle Sweater: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/babys-first-fair-isle-sweater. While feeding and entertaining the 4 month old baby that will end up wearing it. :-)
 Kate Blaske -- I'm knitting a pair of cabled mitts (pattern at www.andra-asars.com). My mom and I are going to knit the same pair, so is this like tandem bobsled? Or synchronized skiing?

Kate Eads Galdieri -- I will finish the baby blanket I started before my one-year-old nephew was born. I will also knit a lace scarf--my design.
Kate Hackelberg -- Hannah Fettig's Featherweight Cardigan
Kate Hedstrom -- Wisteria by Kate Gilbert in handspun yarn. When I finish, I will have the first handspun sweater made from my own yarn. The challenge has not been the knitting or the spinning, but rather the using of my own yarn.
Kate Hemmings -- I'm going to attempt to make the Somewhat Cowl sweater from www.knitandtonic.net, Wendy Bernard's blog.
Kate Hiester -- A raglan sweater for my husband, which I've owed him for several years and which has never managed to be as enticing as stuff I knit for myself. Swatching tonight, casting on tomorrow!

Kate Jenian -- Cable/Aran Hoodie for my nearly 1-year-old nephew, from Debbie Bliss's The Baby Book. The most complex baby item I've ever attmepted!
Kate Kastelein -- I am going to attempt the lovely February Lady Sweater.
 Kate Knuff -- Designing a textured sweater with lace borders, and knitting the sample within 17 days.
Kate Netzler -- The Doctor Bag from the book Knit 2 Together
 Kate Wilkes -- February baby sweater! yeah!

Kate Wonders -- Cocoon scarf using Rozetti Yarns Cocoon.
 Kate/Wise Hilda -- Find enough time in between commissioned and deadline knitting to finish the second Forest & Trees sock.
KateInOregon -- sleepy hollow socks http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sleepy-hollow-socks
katetheyogi -- For the duration of the Olympics I'll be both moving house and attempting to knit a pair of golden socks - Rumpled by Alice Yu. A truly Olympian task I'm sure you'll agree. I'd be hard pressed to finish a pair of socks in that time limit without the added stress and time constraints of packing up and moving 100 miles. Wish me luck!
 Kath -- Finish a UFO from almost a year ago. A small tank top, but my first actual garment.

 kath k -- Mr. Greenjeans BFF socks
Katharine -- I am going to finally rip out my humongous February Lady Sweater and then reknit it it. I may also take some merino, spin it, and make the Star Crossed Slouchy Beret.
 Katharine Blair -- I'm knitting Corona (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/corona). I have terrible luck with sweaters. They start out all exciting and fabulous then somewhere around the 60% done mark I start to second guess everything. Here's hoping the goal of getting it done in 17 days won't leave me enough time for doubts.
 Katharine Finley -- Adamas Shawl knit in Misti Alpaca!
Katherine -- 1. Judy Jetson Sweater 2. 6 Fancy Pants Diaper Covers *phew*

Katherine Barras -- Socks of my own design, knee high with a braided cable. Since it usually takes me 17 days to get through just the cuff, I consider this a tremendous challenge.
Katherine Brown -- The Mehndi Shawl by Susan Pandorf. I'm thinking that if I'm going to push my limits, this shawl is appropriately named since by the end of the Olympics, I'm going to need something tattooed on my forehead. Whether that will be "Idiot", as in why on earth did you think you could manage this shawl in 17 days??!?! or "Rockstar Knitter" remains to be seen.
Katherine Hodge -- I am going to knit the 'In the Land of Oz' shawl, in Posh Yarn Sophia 4ply. Wish me luck!
Katherine L.H. -- The Cascade stocking (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cascade-christmas-stocking-w104) in two colors, with a charted name.
 Katherine Lindsay -- Stocking for my daughter

Katherine M. -- Two moebius scarves out of sock yarn! (Patons Kroy FX, http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/patons-kroy-socks-fx, colorways Cascade and Clover)
 Katherine Vaughan -- I am knitting a triangle-not triangle shawl using one skein of Mama Jude's plant dyed laceweight alpaca (http://www.etsy.com/shop/mamajudes). Design is mine but not ready for publication.
Kathi Young -- I'll be working on cowls. I've spun some lovely BFL that I'll be plying this weekend. That will be my first cowl -- Poinsetta from Knitty. If I finish that early, I'll move on to Vent d'est vent d'ouest. For that one I'll be destashing.
 Kathie -- I'm going to work the Coloring Book Shawl by Joan Sheridan-Hoover in Jaggerspun SuperLamb laceweight.
Kathie Evanoff -- I am making the Lindsay socks from Cookie A's book, Sock Inovation. These will be a challenge for me because I am a fairly new knitter and have only made the vanilla sock recipe before. It is also a challenge because I work full time and don't usually finish a project in less than a month. This will be my first patterned sock. I am making these socks for my granddaughter, Paris, who is 10. I am m

Kathie McGinnis -- v-neck cardigan with inset pockets for dad.
Kathleen -- Featherweight Cardigan!
Kathleen -- Design and knit a sweater for me in Madeline Tosh merino light
Kathleen -- I will knit a blanket for my friend Carol who was just diagnosed with breast cancer.
 Kathleen -- "Paisley Long Shawl" by Dorothy Siemens (Fiddlesticks Knitting)

kathleen chapman -- top- dowm sweater.I am home-scooling kids and have a differnt entry on Ravelry
Kathleen Brown -- Project - Cowichan Jackalope Cowl in Knitpicks Palette and handspun targhee and targhee/cormo. Lining knit with hard-on-hands bamboo.
Kathleen Bruce -- I am going to be knitting a Bohus Sweater, the turquoise light.
Kathleen C aka Radarkaty -- My current intention: to knit a pair of toe up socks, a new technique for me, in one of the STR Rare Gems I recently acquired having never used STR before. Need to settle on a pattern.
Kathleen dlS -- Chic Knits Mondo Cable Cardi knit in Dream in Color yarn. I have only knit 2 adult sweaters, and have wanted to make this sweater for a long time. Now is the Time!

 kathleen driver -- Patons Cable Cardigan
Kathleen Dutill -- A pair of Elizabeth Zimmermann mittens with colorwork and charts I've put together from a couple of different sources. A small project, yes, however, I've never knit mittens before, and I have an 8 month old. Timing will have to be strategically planned :-)
Kathleen Ganster -- A red vest from the new Gedifra booklet.
Kathleen Gay -- knitted and smocked rist cuffs with pearls
 Kathleen Gomley -- Ruffle Scarf Own Design Chunky Yarn #15 needles

KathleenC -- A self designed (not that there's much to that) modular square rug of VERY chunky self dyed Yarn. Challenges: Dyeing the yarns, figuring the sizes and visual placement of the squares, working with ginormous needles, sewing the dingdang thing up.
kathornus -- I'm going to be knitting a pair of knee socks for a coworker's Christmas present. The yarn is recycled from a thrift store sweater, and the pattern is Knee High to a Grasshopper from Blue Moon Fiber Arts' Sock Club.
kathrine long-lozier -- I am making the sweater "the ultimate sweater" from lion brand. it probably will be done in light pink from redheart or a wonderful wool from a maine mill called bartlett mills. it's a challenge for me because i dislike making adult sweaters as they take a long time to finish
 Kathryn -- I'm going to attempt my first pair of mittens. And considering that I just bought and moved into my first house, there isn't much spare time these days, so here's hoping I can find some decent knitting time!
Kathryn in Minnesota -- Kandinsky Kimono from Interweave Knits

Kathryn Muirhead -- Durrow sweater (by Jodi Green) for the boyfriend.
 Kathryn Sigman -- February Lady Sweater
kathy -- i should be doing ufos but i am planning to spin,dye and knit angora bunnies target goal is 10 little critters >^..^<
Kathy -- A pair of Selbu mittens, knit by carrying one color in each hand.
kathy -- Fair Isle ear-flap hat OR plain socks.

Kathy -- Raglan baby sweater with yoke detail
Kathy -- Adult Tomten in very old Gjestal Naturgarn yarn in various colors. Easy peasy knitting, but a lot of it.
Kathy -- Knitting Pure and Simple from the top down summer cardigan. Haven't picked yarn yet.
Kathy Barnes -- For my family members who "...Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas" I will be knitting 3 sock yarn Hippos from the "itty-bitty toys" book by Susan B. Anderson, using various double stranded sock yarns from the Yellow Sweater Knitting Parlor in Buda, TX.
Kathy Conley -- lace scarf

 Kathy Crouse -- Design and knit a patchwork cardigan.
Kathy Dawson -- Alpaca Acres - Alpace Cap Knit Kit. I bought this last fall when I was visiting Stratford Ontario. Knitting time is limited, so it is a challenge!
Kathy Dettmer -- A sweater, of my own design, made in mitered squares, rectangles and triangles from a beautiful Malabrigo yarn that my children bought me for my birthday, in beautiful shades of green.
Kathy Deutsch -- Nova Scotia yarn from NS sheep, knit into a cardi of awesome reflecting my love of Canada. EZ percentage sweater. Knit in round with steeks. Hope the sheep approve.
Kathy DoughtyI -- I'm going to knit Herbert Niebling's Ullstein Handarbeitsmuster Strickbrief. It's a doily. I don't need a doily. I don't even know what I'll do with it. Well, I bet people wonder why anyone would do luge or ski jumping. But I've never seen it knit, just the image on the pamphlet. It's lovely, and complicated and I've wanted to knit it for a long time. My biggest danger is sore hands, and I'

Kathy Elkins -- (1) Finish Blue Sky Alpaca Chicken - body down, parts to follow (2) Finish Blue Sky Alpaca Scarf started a long time ago - mistake rib 1/3 complete (3) Start & Finish (1) late Christmas Hat in my vanilla hat from measurements using Misti Alpaca Chunky (4) Start & Finish (1) late Christmas hat in my vanilla hat from measurements pattern using RYC Cashsoft Chunky (5) Start & Finish (1) late Chri
Kathy F -- Two projects, as I think I can finish either but two will be a challenge. First is Wandering the Moors shawlette and the second is Crest o' the Waves scarf. Knit on!
Kathy Fontaine -- Davey's Blanket 50x60 garter stitch 7 inch circular using 3 colors stripe pattern this is my 3rd blanket Knitting since October 2009
Kathy G -- Victorian Neck Cozy in Malabrigo Silky Merino Indecita--Yum
 Kathy Gifford -- I will be knitting a pair of Harebell Lace socks. The pattern is from Sensational Knitted Socks by Charlene Schurch. This is my first attempt at lace so it should be a challenge...not to mention the fact that I have NEVER finished a complete pair of socks in 17 days before. It should be interesting-so let the games begin! :)

Kathy Hormann -- February Lady sweater
Kathy in San Jose -- Spanish Dancer shawl in Ellen's Half Pint Farms Merino/Silk (DK/Fingering weight)
Kathy Meggitt -- Making a simple baby blanket, but doing a new cast on, a different purl stitch throughout, and yet another different bind off. Having fun!
Kathy Paull -- Women's Open Palm Mittens
Kathy Put -- I will knit myself an Elizabeth Zimmermann Bog Jacket using my handspun Corriedale yarn, possibly supplemented with some handspun Jacob. Yarn has already been spun and swatched.

Kathy Ramsey -- Lacey fingerless gloves
Kathy Rogers -- Ramage socks (my first pair of socks)
Kathy Rye -- I have two crochet afghans that have been harrassing me since last year. My goal is to finish both.
 Kathy S -- Basic gloves for my son, pattern from Homespun Handknits
Kathy Schooley -- Reversable Vest from Knit One Below in Knit Picks Wool of the Andes. This is a new technique for me, I have cast this on twice before and had troubles--third times the charm. Right?

Kathy Sullivan -- Self-Striping Knit Socks in black and gray yarn from Joann's. Pattern is Red Heart's LW1619. My first pair of socks, although I have been knitting, on and off, for 50 years.
 Kathy W -- Buttermilk Sky Cowl--my first slipped stitch project. Not a big project, 'cos I'm crazy busy at work this month.
Kathy W -- Heart Blanket - My first knitting Olympics! Time is going to be tight which will be one of the biggest challenges! What a great idea, can't wait to start.
Kathyann -- Mobius scarf in silk rhapsody
 KathyR -- Design and knit a pair of socks. Since it generally takes me 2 weeks to knit 1 sock, a pair in 17 days will be a challenge. And if the design turns out to be a bust, then the Hey,Teach sweater will be my back-up plan.

Katia Jade -- For the knitting Olympics 2010, I will be attempting Knitty's lace gloves 'Carpathia' pattern, in whatever bits of laceweight I have available. I'm going for 'Ragamuffin chic'. This is my first knit Olympics.
Katie -- Radiating Stars Blanket in Cascase Eco Wool in Moss Green
Katie -- Lotus Blossom Tank...as much of it as I can get done during this time of year (busy for work). Will cast on during the meeting I'll be attending during the opening ceremonies.
Katie -- A Tempest knitted in 2 skeins of Yarn Yard Caber.
Katie -- Self design: a long wrap knit in the round, for twisting around neck or body.

 katie -- A shrug out of KYC baby alpaca DK. I'm making it up as I go, which already seems ill advised.
Katie -- Boo Berries Baby Blanket and three felted hedgehogs
 Katie -- Four of them! I think I'm insane. I'm doing them for Ravelympics too... is that okay? 1. Frankenstein balaclava for boyfriend. Making up pattern as I go, which I've never done before. 2. Leafy greens socks. Making up pattern too. 3. Baby sweater out of handspun. First ever sweater. 4. Wool to FO project. Spinning some roving into three-ply, then knitting it into fingerless mitts.
Katie -- Holiday Vogue 2009, #25, the fingerless gloves, in Berroco Lustra, in Black. The challenge? New construction ideas.
Katie -- My vampire boyfriend socks by Kate Atherly. A pair of cabled, lacy socks in 17 days? Not sure I can do it, but I'll try!

Katie -- Doctors Without Borders Socks :)
Katie -- The Whisper Cardigan http://www.interweaveknits.com/preview/2009_spring.asp#Whisper-Cardigan
Katie B -- I have the bottom half of just the body of a Dale of Norway sweater that's been sitting for well over a year- time to finish the thing once and for all!
 Katie B. -- Socks for my husband. Don't laugh, I have a toddler, and wasn't going to do anything!
Katie Beach -- Elizabeth Zimmerman's Aran Coat in moss green Cascade Natural

Katie Fullenkamp -- Flutter sleeve cardigan
Katie Herman -- Apres Surf Hoodie
Katie K -- I will be knitting colorwork fingerless gloves of my own design. A new challenge, but hopefully not too much that it will interfere with my schoolwork.
Katie K -- I will be making my first hat!
 Katie Kent -- I'm finally going to knit a BSJ - Baby Surprise Jacket with handspun.

 Katie Kerrigan -- Children's neckdown cardigan (Knitting Pure & Simple), size 2-4, in KnitPicks Comfy (colorway blackberry), made for my friend Kate!
Katie Peters -- Cable knit fingerless mittens.
Katie Quanz -- Origami slippers for my boyfriend.
Katie Riccardi -- I am making these: http://www.knitpicks.com/patterns/One-Skein_Fingerless_Lace_Gloves_Pattern__D10012220.html
 Katie Weber -- Casting on again for Macro Lace Cardigan by Cosmicpluto. Let's get it right this time!

 Katina -- Baby Surprise Jacket
Katinka -- Susan Pierce Lawrence's Forest Canopy Shawl, in Malabrigo Sock (Rayon Vert)
Katje Sabin -- A vest for myself. I've never knitted an actual piece of clothing for an adult before. Still narrowing down the pattern... Good luck to all!
katkoe -- garter stitch baby sweater by Sweater Babe cause I'm crazy busy and well crazy too... but that's beside the point isn't it?
 Katrina -- Pasha the penguin from knitty.com for my daughter - she has a bit of a penguin obsession these days!

Katrina -- 9 to 5 socks. My second pair of socks ever! Yay!
 katrina craig valvis -- 2 matching shawletes, for my daughter's tag-teaming 4th grade teachers
 Katy -- Girasole!
Katy -- I'm going to attempt to make a pair of Monkey Socks in 17 days.
Katy H. -- I am going to attempt to do a pair of Rock n Weave Socks.

 Kay -- Birch (wrap size, 14" X 60") by Chrissy Gardiner, done in Colinette Jitterbug in "Blue Parrot" colorway, using a #5 Addi lace circular needle. This is my very first entrelac project, and my "training" is the stole size in Cherry Tree Hill "Spring Frost." Tonight - tah dah! - I cast on the big one! Okay, it's a big challenge, but this is the Olympics, right?
Kay -- Faroese Footlets from Schoolhouse Press KAL Oct 2009. I bought similar footlets in Turkey and want to make my own.
Kay -- To correct and finish the "not really an hourglass" sweater that I began last summer and has been languishing since. Completely recalculated from original, and my first sweater for myself.
Kay -- I’m going to emigrate the day after the closing ceremony. That’s the thing where you take all your possessions and move to another country. So, I'm in a wrapping-up mood. Olympic UFO finishing challenge: Pair of Regia Handpainted socks, Fiddlehead Mittens, Computer Cozy, Stripes and Torchon Lace Shawl, Citron, Fangorn Mittens
Kaye -- Making a "Rock Star Bag" (purse) or so the pattern says. I am just a beginner and have never attempted a bag before. Wish me luck.

Kaye Hudson -- I aim to knit a pair of Callisto gloves, complete with fingers and not to chicken out and turn them into mitts.
 Kayten Kraft -- 6 assorted chemo caps and a shawl for my daughter-in-law's mother, who begins chemo and radiation for brain cancer shortly. The shawl will be the Flame shawl from Nature's Wrapture done in my own worsted weight. Caps will be 2 Ana hats, and 4 others designed on the fly.
kc shortes -- Either the Shalom cardigan or my first socks
Kcoquete -- Aeolian shawl using Baby Lace Merino by elann.com in Cypress with 8/0 black seed beads.
 Keefeli -- I'm going to knit a pair of socks using Paca-Peds yarn, Singin' the Blues colorway, and a vanilla pattern.

Keena -- Going to attempt knitting the Chunky Button-up Neck Warmer using 1 skein of Pattons Divine. I'm still pretty much a beginner knitter - this will be my first time knitting buttonholes - weeee!
 Keisha Patterson -- Kaffe Fassett's 'shaped diamonds' from the Rowan Knitting magazine 34. I've had yarn and desire since the mag came out, but never got past the first diamond. I'm now three sizes smaller, and am modifying the pattern to a hip length vest, because while I am crazy, I'm not entirely insane. I've been knitting 20 years, but have done one intarsia project ever, so the size and intarsia 'evenness' are
 Keisha Reis -- My big Olympic knitting is an unfinished afghan that I will be crocheting together, it's been a long time since I've crocheted and it will be a little challenging for me to get it done.
Keith Riley -- Noro vest Makoto from Jane Ellison Noro Men. Size Medium, modified to gauge.
Kelaine Zimmerman -- I having been waiting to knit these for a while, so I am going to tackle a pair of blueberry waffle socks.

 Kelle -- I'm going to enter the bohus bi-athalon I'm going to knit a pair of gloves and mittens, Bohus Green Meadow Gloves and Bohus Finnish Spike Mittens for Team USA
 Kelley -- Peace socks. Pattern by Wendy Johnson.
 Kelley Green -- The Every Way Wrap & A pair of socks
Kelley Halstead -- I'm doing Rosamund"s cardigan in Rowan felted tweed aran. Wish me luck.
Kellie O. -- "Adelaide" shawl-collared sweater, using Cashmerino and Sublime. First sweater project - no time like the Olympics to take on an Olympic-sized project!

 kelly -- I'm knitting a square or round shawl. I have a million patterns it seems in ravelry, and one of them will be it. Rona looks promising in the round, and perhaps a bitterroot in square? We'll see!
Kelly -- In honour of the Olympic games being held in Canada, I am knitting Sivia Harding's Hanging Garden Stole because she is Canadian and from Vancouver. I am knitting it in Hand Maiden's Lace Silk because it is hand-dyed in Canada.
Kelly -- Elizabeth Zimmerman's Baby Surprise Jacket--my first sweater attempt.
Kelly -- An Argyl Vest
Kelly -- I am making a fair isle purse from a kit that I bought about a year ago.

Kelly Boyce -- Sounds like fun! Project will be a long knitted scarf with a cable pattern I have never attempted before.
 Kelly H. -- 5 "republic" hats for my family.
Kelly Herdrich -- Project: Plain and Simply Pullover by Veera Välimäki. Yarn: Dream in Color Smooshy (fingering weight) A fingering weight pullover with a 5 year old, a 3 year old, and a 5 week old baby...I must be out of my mind.
Kelly Lippman -- February Lady in Mountain Colors Red Tail Hawk. I've had this yarn forever and finally have a pattern and a challenge. YAY!
Kelly Norby -- Pretty Thing Cowl Finish Herringbone Mittens Finish 2 sweater sleeves it's a triathalon : )

Kelly O -- Bartholomew's Socks from Cat Bordhi's New Pathways for Sock Knitters book
Kelly Pratt -- Feather and Fan Comfort Shawl I am going to use handspun, hopefully I have enough or I will be spinning & knitting it during the Olympics! This might not sound like a lot to some but I also have 5 children & a husband...4 of the wee ones are boys and it is hockey season. It is busy, busy @ our home. 3 boys play & my husband. :-) He also coaches basketball @ the Middle School, teaches cathecism
Kelly Rhodes -- Pattern: "Nuss" by Norah Gaughan and Cirilia Rose, published in Berroco pattern book #288 yarn: Firewood Ridge by Belfast Mini-Mills in P.E.I., Canada 80% Shetland wool 20% silk Needles: US size 7 (4.5 mm)
Kelly Stewart -- Sleepy Hollow Socks! Ack!
KELLY V -- A cabled cardiac from knit simple early this season

 kellybob -- Whistler Hat. First colourwork pattern and first chart pattern!!
Kelsey -- I am planning on knitting three Alberta Vests. One for my Husband, 3yr son, and 1yr son. Using my own hand dyed yarn.
 Kelsey -- Lacy Baktus - STR Mediumweight. Hey...I work and have kids. This will be a challenge!
Kelsey -- I'm going to make my own duct-tape yarn (don't ask at the moment) and knit myself a bag. It may sound simple, but I need a lot of duct tape yarn and I'm including the creation of the yarn in my project as well-- if that's okay.
Kemma -- Basic Black, a gorgeous sweater designed by Glenna C. Using Mirasol Tupa in brown, not black. Finally branching out from socks and scarves!

Kendall Willson -- Knitting the "Haruni" Shawl by Emily Ross. I've done a fair bit of lace knitting, so I figure it's time for me to tackle this project. It's a bit daunting, but I'll persevere. I can't wait to get it off the needles so I can wear this baby!
 Kennedy -- Knitting a shorter sleeved version of the February Lady Sweater in Malabrigo Worsted.
 Kenzie -- Twist Collective's Heroine. The challenge comes in getting the thing felted, dried, and buttoned in time for the flame to go out.
Keri P aka Kafkat -- End of May mittens. Red Misti Alpaca Worsted, White alpaca, from Lincoln, the castrated alpaca formerly of Lakeside Alpaca Farm in Thorndike, ME. (BTW, I'm in Washington.)
kerowynsmom -- A cable and lace cardigan that will fit a plus-sized adult in baby yarn on US 4s.

 Kerrie Pierce -- I will knit a pair of Veyla mitts that I have frogged 3 times. My goal will be to complete them in 17 days (i work full time)and make myself use the lace chart instead of the line-by-line! Hubby suggested i try again when I mentioned entering.
Kerry Weatherhead -- Wild apple bogus cardigan
kes -- baby pinwheel sweater from Elann.
Khalila -- Knit 24 swirls on my Jojoland swirl shawl. That'll be 2 of 5 rows of the shawl done by the time the flame is extinguished!
 Khat -- I will knit a lacy self-designed shrug out of Cherry Tree Hill Supersock Merino in the Sugar Maple colorway. The big challenge here is finishing the design process and completing the shrug while passing all my myriad of tests and getting my papers turned in.

 Kiersten Brandt -- I'm planning on doing Ene's Scarf by Nancy Bush, using Dream in Color Baby in the Prairie Grass colorway. Looking forward to knitting along with everyone through the Olympics!
Kierstin Homblette -- Three hats I've been meaning to finish from my Christmas list.
Kim -- toe-up socks. Crap. I was gone and this started without me. I didn't know we had decided at a late date to do this and I've waited four years! I'm in. I'm behind in training. I don't care. Better late than never!!
kim -- as many hats as i can manage for the dyson center for cancer
Kim -- Daybreak scarf

 Kim -- The Anthro-inspired scarflet designed by Kim Seio. I don't think I've ever finished anything in 16 days before except a teeny tiny double knit flower.
Kim -- I will finish a pair of yoga socks for my mother. Who has much too much engergy for a 77yr old!
 Kim -- Ishbel--have never knit a shawl w/lace before!
Kim -- I'm going to do my New Traditions afghan kit which has just been sitting there taunting me since it arrived.
Kim -- I will be making my first attempt at a baby sweater for my soon to be born nephew :) Handspun soysilk and superwash merino in green. What will be done first?? Logan Cooper or the sweater both are due end of the Olympics!

 Kim -- Fiddlehead Mitts AND 1 set of sleeves for one of my many sleeveless WIP sweaters.
Kim -- I have never knit a pair of socks in under a month (really, in less than 3!), so my goal is to do a nice pair of socks for ME! This will be a challenge, especially with 3 little ones running around.
 Kim -- I am going to knit the Bountiful Bohus by Chrissy Gardiner - I am a lace knitter and to challenge myself I am going to knit a sweater with a little colorwork and a steek.
Kim -- Alice Starmore's Cats & Mice sweater vest from The Children's Collection, done up in the shape of the Elephants Waistcoat.
Kim Brachet -- My knitting project will be a pair of Pomatomus Socks by Cookie A. on Knitty.com (my first lace socks)

 Kim Bradley -- Juno Regina shawl from Knitty, in Blue Moon Fiber Arts Geisha, colourway Blue Brick Wall, from stash.
Kim Breyley -- I have got to finish a vest for my oldest daughter in Donegal tweed (Tahki Stacy Charles) before the winter is gone. This will be good motivation to 'git er done'
Kim Daws -- Simple Cabled Scarf http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/beginners-super-extremely-simple-cabled-scarf First time doing cables.
kim doyle -- Cassidy cardigan by Chicknits. Knit using Berrocco - Ultra Alpaca.
Kim Gazso -- Snow Falling on Cedars square shawl lace border

Kim Ledford-Hauser -- I'm going to knit my 1st pair of toe-up socks on 2 circs. The pattern is "SKew" which is a free pattern on Knitty. Using 2 US 1's, and I'm still going through my stash to find the yarn! Also, I'll be finishing each & every UFO that I own! I'll either finish or frog 'em! Woo-Hoo! Thanks Harlot for doing this & Happy 2010 Knitting Olympics!!!!!!!!!!!!
 Kim Pierce -- I am going to Knit another Clapotis. I know probably not a huge challange skill wise but if I get it done start to finish I should score points for artistry. I have 2 skeins of sugar cane yarn ready to represent!
Kim Shepherd -- A baby pullover from Knitting Pure & Simple...my first sweater!
kim ventura -- the first of three sets of felted cowboy boot slippers (knitpicks pattern) needed for christmas this year....fell on ice today and am feeling a bit like lindsay vonn...but will push forward!!!
Kim Zollo -- Undecided, but probably the February Lady's sweater. For me! If I'm going to take on the challenge, may as well be extra-selfish about it. =)

kimay -- Dale of Norway's Vancouver 2010 sweater, for my son (child's size 12). It will be a challenge for me to complete the knitting in 17 days but the real challenge is going to be the zipper. Thus, I must have the zipper sewn in (properly not just tacked in) by the time the torch is extinguished. Perhaps by the end of it all, I will win a gold medal for the messiest house!
Kimber -- Using Beth Brown Reinsel's "Knitting Ganseys" and a dozen balls of Knit Picks City Tweed (Orca) HW yarn, knit my daughter a gansey with pockets.
Kimberley -- Multnomah Shawl
Kimberley Altamura -- I'm going to make a hat. I've never made one before.
Kimberley Derowin -- My project is to finish the Lace Front Sweater from Knitting Lingerie Style in Sublime. I have the two fronts, sleeves and mega long I-Cord to do and sewing it up, of course. I am a slow knitter and a single Mom... this will be quite the challenge for me as deadlines do NOT agree with me.

Kimberley Rogers -- My very first pair of socks, for me: Wise Hilda's Ribbed Socks in Regia Kaffe Fasset.
Kimberly -- I am making a baby sweater for my nephew who is expected on April 4th. It is the garter stitch cardigan by Erika Knight. I have a 1 year old, so this is plenty of a challenge for 17 days :)
Kimberly -- Knit Picks Calluna Sweater done in Patons Classic Wool Merino, Bright Red colorway.
Kimberly -- Aspen Wrap, using Malabrigo Silky -- combo of ribbing, moss stitch and cables. It will either be beautiful or I will be a babbling fool when the games end -- just have to wait and see.
 Kimberly Delacruz -- Springtime Bandit in Patons Classic Wool-colorway: Mercury

Kimberly Dickson -- I have decided to focus on my charity knits during the games. Will be doing a variation on the Berroco Caribbean Scarf to make it into a prayer shawl.
Kimberly G. -- I am going to attempt the "Branching Out" scarf, from www.knitty.com. This will be my first attempt at a lace project!
 Kimberly Mears (KnittingGnome) -- Ulmus Shawl (probably the large size if I have enough yarn)
Kimberly Minard -- I will knit socks for my dad and a scarf for my husband by the end of the Olympics.
Kimberly Nicdao Reynolds -- A triathlon of Fair Isle, Cable, and Lace:

• Fiddlehead Mittens in Cascade 220 and Neighborhood Studio Mohair
• Sylvi in Briggs & Little Atlantic
• Pash-Greena in Juniper Moon Farm Cormo Worsted

Yes, I am CRAZY. :)

Kimberly Nicdao Reynolds -- Triathlon of Fair Isle, Cable, and Lace: Fiddlehead Mittens, Sylvi, Pash-Greena
 Kimberly R. O. Miller -- A sweater, specifically one listed at Knitty called the Cherie Amour sweater. (http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall07/PATTcherieamour.html). I’ve only ever made one sweater, years ago when I first started knitting, and it took me four months. I never have time for knitting, but I am determined to make this for myself, and SOON!
Kimberly Roy -- I'll be knitting the Featherweight Cardigan in Serenity Lace from Zen Yarn Garden (figure I should at least try to use Canadian-dyed yarn, right?). I really hope I can knit an entire sweater in 17 days. Fingers crossed!
Kimberly Saward -- Winterbourne Socks
Kimberlyn -- Fornicating Deer hat. I love saying that.

Kimi -- I am going to knit a sweater for the first time. And just to make it more challenging, I am going to knit it for he-of-the-really-long-arms, my husband. (Okay, he's not that big, but still...) Pattern: Men's Zipped Raglan from Last Minute Knitted Gifts.
KimK -- A child-sized hybrid of A Cardigan for Arwen and A Cardigan for Merry, using Ann Budd's Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns and Kate Gilbert's chart.
 KimW -- Traveling Woman shawl in sage green Mistral, brought home by my parents from a trip to Italy.
Kira -- Loretto Vest pg 62 from Knitscene Winter/Spring 2010 Yarn 220 Superwash Cascade Paint color 9861 Evening Skies
Kirsten -- Deep in the Woods mittens Koigu PPM first mittens, second stranded project

Kirsten -- I'm going for the multiple events and doing a sweater (Ballet Wrap Cardigan by Katy Ryan) and vest (Diorama - Berroco #290)! Insane perhaps but definitely a challenge :)
Kirsten Erickson -- I'm going to make the Emma Peel dress from Mason-Dixon Knitting Outside The Lines for my tall 6 year old. Even though it's two almost identical pieces and should be fairly straightforward, I've never done slip stitch knitting before. And generally I would need more time than two weeks to make something of that size (I'm making the 8 for the length).
Kirsten Manning -- A sweater for my husband from the Ann Budd book of "build your own" sweaters. Since he will only wear one that is crewneck, one color, no cables, etc. Before you discount this project as being too easy you should know that I have been putting it off two years because it is miles and miles of stockinette (he's a large tall) and it will be Booooooring. It will be a challenge to stay awake and not sl
Kirstie -- Rhiannon socks by Cookie A.
Kirstin Powell -- I will be making a modified version of the "Rings of Sarah" socks using Knitpicks' Stroll hand-painted in Make Believe and Essential Kettle Hand-Dyed in Eggplant. Given my busy schedule it usually takes me a month to finish a pair of socks- so wish me luck!

Kirsty -- Friendship Shawl
 Kirsty -- The Flower Basket Shawl by Evelyn Clark, knit with lace merino. My first real lace shawl project :D
 Kirsty Brown -- Plain XL crew neck sweater for my teenager, in two colors.
Kit -- I plan on making Corsica but not only that! I also intend on finishing my Aeolian complete with itty bitty seed beads. Out of my mind? Maybe, but at least I am reaching for the stars.
Kitty Jensen -- From the book Fitted Knits by Stephanie Japel I will be doing the Cozy V-Neck pullover. I have never done a top-down adult sweater and have been wanting to try it so here I go, a true Olympian!

kittyfish -- One hat a day for each of the 17 days. The hats are for The Ships Project (http://www.theshipsproject.com/Home.htm). This is a challenge for me because the hats don't take long to make but I find them incredibly boring - so perseverance is the name of the game. It's like running a marathon - the running's not hard, it's the number of miles that does you in.
KJ -- Citron scarf from knitty.com!
knitcrit -- Wintergreen Mittens, take two. The first take - an almost completed pair - was tragically forgotten on a plane about a year ago.
knitella -- Crazy Aunt Purl's Magic Scarf, knit with two yarns: alpaca + Baby Ull on size 7 needles.
Kniterature -- A lacy cardi - would feel better if I could actually find a pattern......but I do have the yarn, so that's one step in the right direction.

Knitnana -- Corazon from Knitty. This is my very first colorwork project, something I've sworn I didn't want to do, just wasn't "me." But I fell in love with this pattern so I'll knit it in red and white, a Fair Isle pattern of hearts, to celebrate February, Heart Month, and the fact that I'm here, 10 years after my heart attack, to knit with all of you. The mitten issue (and the fact I can't seem to knit mit
knitnorth (mary) -- a true north challenge! using local yarn: Yukon qiviuq to create a lace cowl. I realize this isn't an epic project but since I'm working at the Olympics doing long shifts, it will be epic to finish!
 Knitopia -- Cotton socks!
Knitrageous -- The Starsky Jacket by Sian Brown from issue 58 of knitting. i've only ever made two jumper sized things in my life of which only one was successful. This one even has colourwork. i'm scared, but in a good way :D
Knitress Nancy -- Minimalist Cardigan made out of Koigu Kersti; Canadian yarn for a Canadian Olympics.

 Knitter Kitter -- I am knitting Calvin & Ripple socks out of Socks that Rock in the Doctors Without Borders colorway.
Knitterpillar -- I haven't finished a pair of socks since the summer, so I'll be attempting a nice little challenging pattern: DROPS number 0-611. If time permits, I'll also be finishing October is for Spinners. Hoping third time's a charm on that bad boy.
Knittingnurse -- I am knitting the February Lady Sweater using Dragonfly Traveler Yarn in the colorway "Villainous". Yeah!
 knittinkknit -- biathalon: 2 pairs of socks: Kalajoki & Skew
Knittripps -- Ice Queen, Knitty Winter 2007

KnittyKnome -- Jogless toe -striped socks with Spud & Chloë sock yarn,
Knittymama -- Robin Hood Jacket by Zoe Mellor
KnittySue -- I'm going to tackel a blanket/afghan which ever term you prefer...a basketweave pattern. Also I want to accomplish a pair of Bella Mittens. I've never had the patience to finish a blanket so this will take sheer will.
Konna P -- I have no idea why I am signing up for this....enough to do! However, I will do the Fiddlehead Scarf by Anne Hanson. It is my first lace project! Wish me luck!
kori -- Intarsia sweater in the round designed by intended wearer (6 years old)

 Korinthe -- Shalom Cardigan -- my first adult-sized garment, and I'm adding long sleeves. http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Korinthe/shalom-cardigan
 Kota Atok -- maxime version of Viking sweater - a big man's version of the Christmas madness sweater that I knitted for son (tight timeframe) The problem is that is for a gorilla aka husband who is a 4xL.
Kris -- I am actually attempting a dual event as my challenge, in part because the yarn for one thing is on order, and in part because finishing not one, but TWO things would be a record. My projects are the Vine Lace Cardigan and the Meandering Vines Shawl. My theme is clearly vines. Vinco!
Kris -- the last strip of my Blankie - not a full project itself but definitely a challenge to complete in 17 days. pattern is EZ's Knitted Garter Stitch Blanket.
 Kris Berry -- Fiber Trends Estonian Gardens Shawl, done in Iris Jagger Spun

 Kris Garcia -- Peace/Love gloves by Veronik Avery (ColorStyle by Pam Allen and Ann Budd)
Kriss Clement -- EZ's Snail Hat. (Yup, know it sounds too easy, but am working 4 jobs right now, so just finding the time will be a challenge, and I've started and frogged the damn thing 4 times already - which is what I get for not swatching in the first place, and tryng alternative yarns, etc.) Question: Are we actually REQUIRED to watch the Olympics in order to join the KNIT OLYMPICS?
 Krista M -- Swallowtail Shawl in sportweight
 Kristen -- I am going to spin for the Tweedy Vest. I bought a Finn/Shetland lamb fleece last fall, washed it, dyed it, and carded and spun a sample skein. Love the sample, so plan to card and spin the rest and hopefully knit the vest before the Olympics are over.
Kristen -- I am participating in two events: 1)The "stash dash"-- 2) (and most important) I will finish a scarf that my mother started before she died...

Kristen -- I'm going to knit a sock. And not in worsted weight, either! With actual sock yarn! And those tiny needles that look like big toothpicks to the untrained eye! I know, this might not seem like much of a challenge, but if you knew how much swearing even the simplest project forces from me, you'd understand.
Kristen A -- My first sweater!! 3/4 Sleeve Classic with Vanna's Glamour
Kristen B. -- The Swallowtail Shawl
Kristen DeLap -- My first sweater! A beautiful raglan sleeve pattern from AlterKnits.
kristen evans -- "Bouncy Berry" found in the Winter 2008 issue of Verena Knitting. A big, soft, comfy bulky-weight sweater (in purple)to wear around the fire-pit on cool winter evenings in Southern California.

Kristen P -- Every Way Wrap by Okmin Park. If I finish it by closing ceremonies, I may be able to wear it once before summer arrives in AZ.
Kristi -- Koolhaas Hat. I have had the pattern for a couple of years. This challenge is just what I needed.
 Kristi -- Deep in the Forest Mittens by tuulia. First mittens, stranded knitting, fingering yarn, magic loop, two-at-a-time. Excited!
Kristi Boehm -- A moss or seed stitch scarf (I'm new at this!)
Kristi S. in PA, USA -- I'm doing a Sweater UFO project. I have two sweaters that have lain idle since December. One is my husband's raglan that just needs 2 sleeves (35% left) and the other is my February Lady (60% left). This is a lot for me to do, but I want to finish these both for the Olympics.

Kristi Von -- My first sweater! - the garter yoke baby cardi on Ravelry. I got the yarn from Blazing Needles in SLC and am good to go!
 Kristie -- Fair-isle convertable mittens for my husband. Normally not a tough project, but I have a two week old son, so it could be very, very difficult, as I haven't yet figured out how to knit with two colors while breastfeeding...
Kristie -- Winter Twilight Mitts, stranded colorwork, fine guauge.
Kristie Atkins -- Kiri shawl with laceweight yarn
Kristie Hammond -- I am going to attempt the Polar Chullo, a Twist Collective pattern by Mary Ann Stephens.

Kristin -- I'm knitting two things....a Saroyan scarf/shawl and a Pretty Thing cowl. I've never knit from a chart before, so that's new for me. Here's to many fun moments knitting together in spirit!
Kristin -- Wood Hollow Vest! Wood Hollow Vest! My pre-Olympic challenge is to finish two fair isle projects that I kind of hate. In two days.
Kristin contreras -- I'll be knitting a Noro striped scarf (ala Brooklyn Tweed). I'm 9 weeks post op from wrist surgery -- this will be my first project since December!!
Kristin K. -- Palindrome: A Reversible Cable Scarf yarn: Cascade 220 Heathers, color 2423 (stash busting, leftovers from my recently completed Samus sweater). challenge: well, it's a scarf & fairly long - I could lose my mind before the Olympics are over.
Kristin Koons -- Skew socks knit in as-yet-to-be-determined yarn: http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter09/PATTskew.php Let the games begin!!

 Kristin M -- Geodesic Cardigan http://www.ravelry.com/projects/kriscrafts/geodesic-cardigan
Kristina -- A pair of cabled legwarmers!
 Kristina -- The Dickinson Pullover. I have been yearning for it for quite some time now, and it seems like a good time to start. However, I'm going to swatch up the pattern tonight, and if it takes too long, I may try the February Lady sweater. I am determined to end February with a sweater!
Kristina Bauer -- The Rima Mikneviciene eyelet pullover from Vogue Knitting Fall 2005. The only thing harder than the creatrix' last name is the convoluted lace peplum pattern.
 Kristina Lindsey -- Toe-up Cotty socks using Socks That Rock mediumweight in the Pop Rocks colorway.

Kristine -- Well, I'm knitting the Flowered Vest from the most recent Vogue Knitting, which isn't a desperate challenge in and of itself for me -- but it is, in that I refuse to knit fair isle in the flat just to seam it, so I'm reworking the pattern to be knit in the round, which I've never done before, and I'm ALSO knitting something time consuming and beautiful for myself, something that will require time
Kristine -- February Lady Sweater!
Kristine Jackson -- This is my personal year to explore alternative sockitectures. I'm going with the Knitty suggestion: "Skew" bias knitted socks. Fun!Fun!Fun!
Kristine Reed -- 18902 - Woman's Raglan Cardigan (Dale of Norway Book #189)
 Kristy -- Audrey in Unst, one round on my Giant Granny Sqaure for every USA gold medal, and 2 hexagons joined in my hexagon quilt for every USA medal.

 kristy -- A sweater from Patternworks catalogue, several years old , done in dusk color. A fisherman stitch knitted into the one below
Kristy Doran -- Springtime Bandit scarf in Debbie Bliss Cahmerino Aran scarf/ shawl-I am having a go at my first attempt to knit from a chart (without any real instruction). Actually my second go since the first attempt ended very badly. fingers crossed!
Kristy Wheeler -- I am knitting the Bee Fields Shawl by Anne Hanson with Blue Moon Fiber Arts Laci in the Oregon Red Clover Honey colorway.
Krysten -- My first steeked sweater.
KT Griffis -- Esopus by Susan Bailey Pierce. This will be my first lace.

KT Raschko -- Goddess Tank from "Expectant Little Knits" - I've never set a limit for a project, before, so I'm hoping this is possible!
Kyla -- Owls sweater in Cascade Ecowool.
Kym Randall -- My problem is getting bored. I have issues with large projects because I get bored easily, then I put it down. My second problem is that I am a perfectionist...so I cast on, knit about 40 rows, and I rip out. Sometimes I even buy new yarn and start over. Enter the February Lady...cast on twice, ripped out twice. The challenge is merely to finish. Just get the stupid thing done, becau
Kyrie -- Aeolian Shawl
L Mary -- First (finished) socks. Stash dash at the flame.

L-A -- Lux Hat - it's the one I saw the character Lux wear in the series Life, Unexpected. I don't have a pattern, so we'll see how it goes.
 LabCat -- I am going to knit EZ's baby surprise jacket and hope to get it finished, edged and blocked by the final bell.
Lacee -- Blocks #4 and #5 of the Moderne blanket I'm working on.
 Lacey -- I'm gonna knit a citron out of some felted handspun singles I've spun. YAY
LadyBright -- I know it sounds simple, but I'm making a pair of the basic Harlot sock recipe socks. I've never finished a pair of socks in less than 12 weeks & I've only make 2 pair & 3 single socks. I'm closing on a house today & moving during the Olympics too.

LadyViolet -- I started a large Ishbel last year out of Sunshine Yarns Twist in Ripple, but it's been hibernating for quite possibly over six months. I'm going to frog what I've done (I'm into the lace part) and start over.
Laiane -- A new beret for myself, perhaps Ysolda's Ishbel beret. Something with fine yarn and nice lace and/or cables. I just have to pick one. I'll also be finishing up some long languishing WIP's, with a goal to finish at least 3 of them, including blocking and buttons, during the Olympics.
Lana -- Boyfriend Basketweave Scarf by Chick With Sticks Size US 6 needles 219 yards chunky weight yarn Cast on 32 stitches Rows 1-4 Knit 4 Purl 4 Repeat Rows 5-8 Purl 4 Knit 4 Repeat Repeat rows 1-8. Work rows 1-8 of basket weave stitch until scarf measures approximately 50" or desired length. Bind off in st pattern. Weave in all yarn ends.
 Lana Danaher -- Cabled sweater, saddle shoulder in the round...though between now and friday I might change my mind and make the garden of allah shawl
Lanafactrix -- An Irtfa'a by Anne Hanson--a big-ass Faroese shawl in cobweb-weight lace yarn, with an edging that has driven many a stronger woman mad. Yeah, I'm nuts too.

 Lani Davis -- Fishgyle socks by Melissa Dominguez yarn: koigu
Lara -- A pair of socks knit on circular needles.
 Lara Osborne -- "The Moose" hat kit from Bea Ellis Knitwear. Following the chart while trying to watch figure skating will be a huge challenge.
Lara Pohs -- Autumn Rose Pullover by Eunny Jang in recommended yarn, size 39
Lara Rice -- A pair of toe-up wool sock-weight socks on 3mm needles for daughter's 20th birthday. I've done socks, I've done toe-up, I've knit for said daughter, but never this quickly. My challenge will be to do this in the time allotted. I believe that I have gained enough experience and proficiency to achieve this goal. It will be a push, but I'm up for it!

Laura -- A smallish shawl, yet to be selected, and start another, if I finish the first.
 Laura -- Button band (both sides and neck, with button holes) for very large, very long sweater--never done any of this before.
Laura -- Climbing Vines from Interweave Knits Winter 2007 in Queensland Kathmandu Aran
 Laura -- The February Lady sweater
Laura -- I am knitting the "Thick Ribbed Cardigan" on pg 113 of Knitting Noro by Jane Ellison. Wish me luck..... have had 9 balls of silk garden sitting on the shelf since Dec.

Laura -- I am (by golly and by gum) going to make a pair of socks -- for the first time! Both!
Laura -- Lloie's Cardigan...aka Deathmarch(copying rose-kim knits) with a combo of Plymouth Tweed and handspun (some yet to be spun!). Challenges: first steek, not all yarn is spun yet, and....the first draft of my dissertation is due the day after the Olympics ends. Can I do this? Am I truly mad? Only my partner, my couch, my laptop, and my cats will tell.
Laura -- February Lady Sweater
laura -- I will be making Seneca by Jared Flood out of Stonehedge Fiber Mill Shepherd's Wool (http://www.ravelry.com/projects/knittinkitties/seneca)
Laura V. -- The Clapotis. A big one.

Laura (Reallyandtruly) -- Design and knit Fair Isle yoke cardigan! I have the yarn and needles, no swatches, no schematics and no charts, only have a couple of doodles on squared paper! :D
Laura A in Indy -- The Einstein Coat
Laura B -- Hawthorn from Queensland Book (previously started but haven't touched in a couple of months) and Luck of the Irish Socks, self-designed (started, but far from done).
Laura Betts -- A lace scarf.
laura branton -- an entrelac pillow

 Laura C -- Knitting Pure and Simple Bulky Shrug #286 in Araucania Limari. My sister gave me this yarn for my birthday :)
Laura D -- I'm finally going to knit Ishbel by Ysolda Teague. It has been in my queue for a while, I have the yarn ready to go but I haven't started it because of a bit of lace fear. This will be my first shawl so fingers crossed I can get it done because I do think it's a beautiful pattern. It will be the biggest lace project I've undertaken as well, I've knit a hat with some lace but nothing with this mu
 Laura D. (San Diego) -- Biathlete: First knitted toy, rabbit from last minute knitted gifts. Real challenge: keeping it a secret from pregnant coworker/knit group member. Finish all WIP's: Petrol from knitty (at armpits), matilda scarf, (argyle hat-hopefully).
Laura E -- Skew socks!
Laura Ferguson -- I will be knitting a pair of toe-up socks with a fleegle heel. The heel is new and I will also be challenging myself with a pattern (which is something considering my recent poor luck).

Laura Foran -- Silky Alpaca Lace Scarf
Laura Fulton -- I will by knitting OWLS by Kate Davies in KnitPicks Bulky Comfort.
Laura Hale -- I'm going to do the Jack and Jill sweater (Jack version) for my son. I'm doing it in shades of browns and green. I think my little dude will like it.
 Laura Helton -- Given the number of things currently otn, this will be a wide mohair stole, rather simple *k3 yo sk2psso yo* pattern with a 3 st garter border, at least 5 but hopefully 6 feet long. CO: 02/13/10.
Laura Larson -- mittens

Laura M -- Fiddlehead Mittens pattern by Adrian Bizilia - a big challenge since I've never strand knitted before!
Laura Markey -- "Irish Moss" by Alice Starmore, size small, in Cascade 220.
 Laura Miller -- Knit Hooded Jacket, Bernat Softee Baby, 12 mo size, size 4 needles. Doesn't seem too hard, but I DO have a full time job and three children. Also, my friend Annie needs this for her baby arriving in April, and I need motivation.
 Laura Nelkin -- New Shawl Design, as yet unnamed, 700 yards of Schaefer Yarn's Audrey and possibly some beads!!!!
Laura Penner -- I'm going to do Grant Avenue from Alice Starmore's Pacific Coast Highway book. I bought the book at Ram Wools back when it was new, and got the original Scottish Campion yarns at the same time. I've made a Starmore cardigan before but this vest will be more challenging - way more steeking. And I want it to fit, not be a million miles too big. I'm also starting a blog to track my progress and othe

Laura R -- Bella Mittens!
Laura Rachford -- I'll knit on a sweater vest.
 Laura Ricketts -- I am planning on knitting two cropped, cabled Easter sweaters for myself and my daughter.
Laura S. -- Star Crossed Slouchy Beret, plus finishing lace scarf for grandma that I started 2 years ago.
 Laura Shears -- Cabled sweater "Charisma" by Amy Swenson

 Laura Staker -- I intend to knit as many helmet liner hats as I can for soldier out of 8 skeins (100g) of worsted. I'm hoping to use up every inch of the yarn.
laura Stuart -- knitted valance for bathroom
Laura T. -- I'm knitting the Mara Shawl (a simple triangular garter stitch shawl with a ribbed, slightly riffled edging). I actually hate how triangular shawls fit, so I'm going to do a tiny bit of design and add some simple shoulder shaping. What makes this shawl so special is that I am knitting it from one pound of Falkland that I spun myself. http://www.ravelry.com/projects/potentialofyarn/mara
Laura Taylor -- A celtic sweater for my husband Brian, we have been married for 13 years this August and he has asked for a cabled sweater since we first met. I am ambitiously taking on this project for a man who is 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs about 200 lbs. I hope that I can bring home the 'gold' for my wonderful Husband who brings home the gold for our family. We have five beautiful children whom I homes
Laura Vierheilig -- A knitted and felted lobster by the designer Crafty Alien. I have not knit in months so this is a good challenege for me.

Laura W. -- I'm a relatively new knitter--a boucle and wool mistake rib scarf for my friend's birthday March 7th. A challenge when watching TV from Vancouver!
Laura Willihnganz -- Stash-bustin' lavender fingerless mitts - time, not technical issues will be the challenge for this student midwife on-call more hours than I can count...
Laura Yona -- Owls, by Kate Davies
 Laura-Lee MacDonald -- Veronik Avery's Petticoat Socks in Handmaiden Casbah
Laura47 -- The Thermal sweater from the Winter 2006 edition of Knitty, knit in Sanguine Gryphon's Eidos, colorway Thalatta.

laure o -- January 2010 STR - the challenge here lies not so much in the pattern(pretty though it is) but in the time frame. I've never completed an actual PAIR of socks in less than a month.
Laureen van Lierop -- Frederick the Frog from Knitted Toy Tales by Laura Long - for my mom's 77th birthday.
Laurel Schaap -- Minimalist Cardigan
 Lauren -- I will be knitting my husband a sweater (pullover of my own design). My goal is to knit 600 yards of yarn on that project. I recently knit 400 yards for a shawl in 16 days, so I think 600 yards is a stretch, but doable.
Lauren -- My project is going to be the Liesl in Malabrigo! Yea!

Lauren -- Lightweight Pullover by Hannah Fetting http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lightweight-pullover
 Lauren Bard -- color-work tam
Lauren Bertoni -- Feather Duster Shawl, in Wollmeise Lace-garn.
Lauren Carter -- Only my second pair of socks ever. The 'Leyburn Socks' which just this morning I discovered are 'Toe Up', and I have never done that before. Am I NUTS?
Lauren D -- A matching scarf, mitten, and hat set, purely for myself.

Lauren Moore -- February Lady Sweater in size "grown-ass woman." Yarn is Valley Yarns Southwick, a yarn I chose because my maiden name is Southwick. Handicapping condition: the last week of rehearsals prior to and the production of "Fiddler on the Roof," in which I am expected to sing, dance, and remember lines, but not knit.
Lauren Zimmermann -- Thistle Design 'Balmoral' Coffee Cloth from Marianne Kinnzel's Second Book of Lace Knitting. Knit on size 00 circular needles with size 40 crochet cotton. Super bright pink thread - will become a framed wall hanging for my grandmother.
Laurence -- Cabled Cowl
 Lauri DD. -- I will be casting on, knitting, and completing Daybreak by Stephen West.
 Laurie -- Knit a pair of socks: Monkey by Cookie A.

Laurie -- I'm knitting the Mondo Cable Pulli, by Bonnie Marie Burns of Chic Knits, using Malabrigo Twist in Teal Feather. It will be a challenge for me to complete an entire sweater in the time allotted, and I'm up to it!
Laurie "Iron-needle" Drew -- Tangarine drop-stitch cardigan for Mom. She requested it, I have the yarn for it and I think she would be really pleased to get it. I don't remember the pattern name. I need to go dig up the booklet somewhere as soon as I hit Submit.
Laurie Balbo -- Going for the biathlon of UFOs. Surface by Norah Gaughan - and - Large Lace Collar (Bohus) - both approx 30% complete. Simultaneously doing the Drop a Stone event, such that the Olympic garments drape from my bod in a most toga-like fashion at the closing ceremonies.
Laurie DiChiara -- Snappy Hat
Laurie Osborne -- I am knitting Kate Gilbert's Wisteria in Cascade 220. With some changes. :)

Laurie P. -- Knotty Gloves...probably more than one pair.
Laurie Weir -- Bitterroot (shawl from recent knitty) in Cascade Pure Alpaca
LaurieG -- Waterlily Waist Rib Cardigan from Curvy Knits Volume 2
Laurin Marden -- Hey Teach sweater, size 1X, pattern available free on Knitty.com.
Laurisa Spears -- Little Lillie's Sweater by Cottage Creations. It's a hooded baby raglan sweater and the first sweater I have ever tried. I'm knitting in lilac worsted weight yarn for sz 36 months for a friend's daughter. (Also my first Knitting Olympics)

laurwarr -- 4. Jacket with Lace Pattern. Rebecca, No. 39 Jan-Aug. Kid Melange, Medium blue.
 Laverne Garwood -- Tilt from Knitty Plan to do it in Noro. I will swatch it today and be ready to start tomorrow night. I'm psyched! I've never done anything like this before!
 Lea Rowe -- Stonewall by Anne Hanson - tall size, in a lovely silver sparked gray yarn
Leah -- My first complete pair of socks. Using YH's sock recipe from Knitting Rules, and opal yarn.
 Leah -- Simple Knitted Bodice in size M by Stephanie Japel Elenka in size 5T from Knitty.com Anything else that isn't nailed to the ground assuming I finish those two things.

Leah -- I'm going to make myself a heavily modified version of the honeybee cardigan. I've wanted to make myself a cardigan for a long time but I so often get distracted by projects for other people. With the olympics, I'm going to do it. And it's going to be BRIGHT BLUE!
Leah -- 1. Update blog every 3 days with progress (and pictures) until the end of the olympics. 2. Make prototype of shawl, and generate .pdf of instructions so I can have someone else test knit it. 3. Simple cardigan for my preschooler. 4. Make prototype of womens cardigan for myself This is going to be super challenging for me to do in the timeframe, because I second guess all of my own patter
 Leah Nichol -- Cat Bordhi's Running Rivulette socks knit in Handmaiden Handpainted fingering merino. I haven't knit that pattern before but I have knit both top down and toe up socks.
Leanne Palmerston -- I'm knitting a blanket for my 6 year old son. He and his little brother got bunk beds for Christmas and have been sleeping blanket-less (under flannel and lurex winter sheets). So, I promised I would knit special blankets for the boys. First up: Zigzag Ease by Edie Eckman, published via Coats & Clark. 17 days to complete a twin bed sized cover? Yeah, that's a challenge for me! I'm knitting in Pat
Leanne Paradis -- I appear to have vanished from the list. I will be completing all the projects that have been lying about the house, including the Fleece Artist Garter Stitch Jacket that I started during Torino.

 Leanne Paradis -- I will be completing the 4 sweaters in progress, the baby sweater that needs sewing up but is not too small for it's intended recipient, the baby bib for same, the bathmat that needs 2 garter stitch strips, the French Press slippers that were a Christmas gift for my sister, and get through at least a chart of the MS3 shawl that seems to be cursed.
lee -- pair of Hedera socks in Knitpicks Wicked Stepmother for my (deeply NOT wicked) stepmother
 Lee -- I will knit one preemie hat for each day of the Olympics and finish at least one work-in-progress.
 Lee Breeggemann -- A pair of socks on two circular needles made in one of the new sock constructions.
 Lee Markison -- I am knitting my first pair of socks!

Lee Murdock -- I think that I will be knitting a pair of mittens. The pattern I have not picked out as of yet.
 Leeanne Lange -- "Sunlit", by Kim Hargreaves, from her book, "Nectar", knit from Classic Elite Yarns - Premiere. Happy Knitting!
LegalNeedle -- Every Day Wrap, Interweave Knit Fall 2009, using Briggs & Little Heritage yarn.
 Lena, Iceland -- I will have a go at Thordisarhyrna by Sigridur Halldorsdottir (Book:Three-cornered and long shawls). It would be my first time a)finishing some lacework (have started many..) and b) blocking lace.If I succeed it will be a Christmas present for my stepmother. (Did I really just say that? This early in the year?) And, heaven help me, I even started a blog because of this. I must be out of my mind.
Lene -- I will knit/design four pairs of handwear. One pair will be in twined knitting.

Leonie -- My goal is to finish my languishing Icarus shawl. I'm about 1/2-2/3 of the way through the stocking stitch body. In the event of an early finish, I will finish up my second Charade sock.
Lesa -- I am going to knit seven pairs of socks. See the knitpicks anklets kit.
 Lesa McPeak -- 2 baby blankets for twins, a boy and a girl.
Lesley -- I'm doing a fleece to finished object hat. I'll dye, spin, and knit my project which is a colorwork design with autumnal leaves against a white background.
Lesley Edmondson -- Vivian Hoxbro Cables sweater mixed some of the colors, mostly blues, splash of chartreuse and cyclamen. Size 3's......what was I thinking.

Lesley Goldberg -- My first pair of socks, which, since I plan to donate them to afghans for Afghans, need to be in their hands on February 28 to get into the shipping container.
Lesley Maple -- Corset Tank Top by Annie Modesitt
 Leslie -- http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/falbala I have never crocheted before like this before.
Leslie -- I'm knitting the Forest Canopy Shawl with a lovely hand-dyed sock yarn that a friend bought me for Chrismas. Am very anxious to start!
Leslie -- thermis, toast, cupcake, and triloom shawl

Leslie Alcock -- My first ever pair of socks. I have had the yarn and needles for quite a while, just never started.
 Leslie Behm -- Cookie A's German Stockings. I have not knitted knee socks before and these also have very intricate cables on the sides.
Leslie Dowling -- "Hunch" by Wendy Bernard (www.knitandtonic.net)
 Leslie Fischgrund -- Multiple "Caps for Kids" in Olympic colors
 Leslie H. -- Drops design socks, pattern #U563. My first time doing color work!

Leslie Jane Fahrney -- I will make, since I am a novice knitter, 2 hats or gaiters for The Ships Project. http://www.theshipsproject.com/Home.htm Keeping my fingers crossed I can complete this.
Leslie Jones -- Wood Hollow Vest by Kirsten Kapur, a crazy challenge for me....
Leslie Partin -- The clapotis from Knitty. (I will try to finish my sweater too -- will work on it until the cast on time at 8pm here in St Paul, MN USA.)
Leslie Rodgers -- I will be knitting a pair of mittens from the book Magnificent Mittens by Anna Zilboorg.
Leslie Thullen -- Fan Kimono from Knit Kimono by Vicki Square

Leslie Wells -- Ballet Lace Scarf
Lestersmama -- Rani cuffs from Knitty Summer 2009 (I bought the Earthfaire kit) Why is such a small project my Olympic Challenge? 1. Beads - I haven't knit with beads before this 2. Provisional Cast-on - also new to me 3. A chance to practise my Knitcher technique Thanks, Lou
Leta -- Project #1: Finish first two pairs of handknit socks. Child size, already started (October 2009).
Leta -- Finish first two pairs of handknit socks. Child size, already started (October 2009).
Leyla -- Waiting on Collection of Characters pattern to arrive tomorrow, doing the duck and another pattern. also want to attempt a shawl, first one, first with charts.

 Lia -- Pattern: Alpaca "Furry Goodness" Scarf Yarn: Ultra Alpaca from Berroco in light blue
 Lia Harris -- Poppy Sweater from _YarnPlay_ by Lisa Shobhana Mason. Ravelry Link: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/fruitysheep/poppy
 Liane Mercier -- 2 projects - felted bag and hat
Lianne -- A pair of colourwork mittens. As I am rubbish at colourwork ;)
Libby -- The February Fitted Pullover. Knit for myself in DIC Classy.

 Libby Fenn -- I am going to make lovely green socks from yarn whose name I can't remember and the Wyvern Woman's sock pattern by Marnie MacLean. My husband Matthew (also doing the knitting Olympics!) and I don't have a TV, so we're going to a bar to watch the opening ceremonies. Do we get extra points for knitting in public? And not just in a park or a bus but a BAR? I am anticipating some very strange looks.
Licinia -- As an advanced beginner who finds it hard to find the time to knit, the challenge for me will be in that as much as in the pattern. But I want to challenge myself too, so I'll be knitting a laceweight mohair/merino handdyed yarn from my stash into a feather and fan scarf. I've never done feather and fan before, so that'll be a good challenge!
Lil in Santa Fe -- Ruffles that Rock scarf in Blue Moon Fiber Arts "Vancouver Violet" mediumweight STR. If I can complete the scarf I plan to start a pair of hand warmers in Blue Moon Fiber Arts "Ilanaaq" light weight STR.
Lilly -- Par un Matin de Printemps by Marie Adeline Boyer, with a more substantial border.
lily -- Abstract Leaves (colorwork vest) by Veronik Avery

limonene -- The Tempest Cardigan from Knitty to work down some sock yarn stash.
 Linda -- I am knitting a lace baby sweater and matching bonnet.
Linda -- Using up some Pinguoin Cotton Mousse that's been in my stash for a very long time to knit the Novel Tee from the Berroco Tropical Mix brochure. Straightforward knitting but the cotton mousee is very unforgiving if it has to be tinked so I'll have to concentrate.
Linda -- I would love to say I am going to teach myself to knit a pair of socks, but just can't summon the mental energy to tackle that idea just yet-so I'm going to do my next want-to-be-able-to-do-knitting, and that is Cables. I have seen so many beautiful patterns, but hesitated because of the dreaded Cables! I'm starting tonight with a simple(!) dishcloth, then will hopefully progress to a more intric
 Linda -- Vintage Bubble Bag

Linda -- Forbidden City Shawl
 Linda Byrd -- I'm in! I'm knitting Marianna's Poncho, instructions found here: http://www.yarnzilla.com/blog.php Since I have a workaday job, I hope I can cross the finish line! If I finish early, I'll knit more baby hats for our local hospital.
Linda Campbell -- Is it OK that I join even tho don't have a blog? I will knit the Snowdrop Scarf, a free pattern by Classic Elite. It has a pretty lace pattern, and I am new to lace knitting, but want to learn on this scarf. It will go to my DIL in Wisconsin next Christmas.
Linda Copas -- Socks!
Linda Fisher -- I am going to make Elizabeth Zimmerman's Baby Surprise Jacket. First non-accessory!

Linda Forsyth -- Sweater for friend's son. I have been promising to knit one for him for about a year now. This is a great motivation to get it done!
 Linda Garland -- I will be casting on for the Artisan's Vest by Green Mountain Spinnery using Christopher Sheep Farm's "blueberry" worsted weight yarn. I will also be finishing a WIP and doing some socks over the 4 days that I will be confined to the car. I will compete and win.
 Linda Hanford -- Connie Chang Chinchio's Farmers Market Cardigan (Interweave Knits, Fall 2009) in Swan's Island organic merino worsted, in Indigo, bought from Halcyon Yarns, Bath, Maine
Linda Houshower -- Norwegian Fir pattern lace cowl.
 Linda Huss -- EZ's Baby Surprise Sweater...

 Linda in Chicagoland -- Peasy with BMFA Woobu. Going to see Tony at The Fold to pick it out today.
Linda Martin -- I've never knit toe-up socks so I'm gonna knit the Skew Socks from Knitty. They are TOO cool and so different!
Linda Nickel -- The Daisy skirt by C2knits. Berroco Seduce in black.
Linda Piotrowski -- I'm knitting a pair of house elf socks from Harry Potter Knits for my grand daughter. I hope to conquer my fear of socks.
 Linda S -- I am going to do my 2nd pair of toe up socks on 2 needles. The first pair took a month, so I think this will be a challenge for me.

Linda S -- one pair of socks (I'm a slow-as-molasses knitter) :)
Linda Smith -- I am going to make a shawl that will be a challenge for me to do in the next period of days during the Olympics.
Linda Stackowitz -- Lilac Leaf Shawl, from Knitted Lace of Estonia by Nancy Bush. Knit with Misti Alpace Lace. This is for my oldest daughter to wear at her wedding.
 Linda Stiles -- I'm knitting a baby sweater and hat - my first wearable knitting. I have horrible problems with gauge so a baby sweater is the perfect solution to that frustration.
Linda Suppan -- The Bombshell sweater from Big Girl Knits in Lorna's Laces Lion & Lamb in Island Blue colorway. Swatch: check Pattern: check Highlited pattern: check needles: check Ready to compete!

Linda W -- The back (only) of Sabbatical. If I get the back of this lace sweater done in 17 days, I will be thrilled.
 Linda Walsh -- Fair isle hat with motifs taken from Alice Starmore's Oregon Sweater pattern.
linda white -- I have a baby sweater I have been planning on making...and found out I should be making 3 (not triplets, just 3 babies due within 2 weeks of each other.) Hopefully, having a time frame will make me actually finish all of them.
Linda Witthoeft -- Project - Socks - 2-at-a-Time Pattern - Berry Season by Melissa Morgan-Oakes yarn -Hand dyed Cherry Hil Supersock Merino 420 yds Size - womens small Thank you everyone in helping make this happen.
 Linda Yarborough -- Argyle socks, in Dale Baby Ull, in 5 colors: shades of blue and purple, and black. The pattern is by Connie Mallette, from the TKGA website. I've done one intarsia project before, but never argyle socks.

Linda Zimmerman -- I had so much fun with the 2006 Knitting Olympics! I was so very proud of my gold medal graphic, and I still love wearing the slipper socks that I made during the Winter Olympics. This year I will challenge myself to design and complete a toddler cardigan, based upon my favourite knitting book, The Knitter's Design Sourcebook by Heléne Rush. (I think it is no longer in print.)
Lindabea -- I have to pick between my first pair of 2 at a time socks or the Aurora Shawl cardigan in a hand painted yarn.
Linden -- Connie Chang Chinchio's Sabbatical from Twist Collective Winter 09 out of Elsebeth Lavold's Silky Wool!
Linder -- Elizabeth Zimmerman's Green Sweater. Attention, go.
Lindsay Edwards -- My project is to knit my first ever pair of socks.

Lindsay Harmon -- Bitterroot Shawl, from Knitty Winter 2009, worked in Sekku from Noro =)
 Lindsay Ingram -- Nordic Tradition from Vogue Knitting Fall 2008 Issue
Lindsay S -- To finish my wedding shawl (Juno Regina in Seasilk), including grafting.
Lindsay Staples -- Spleepy Hollow socks using recycled yarn (label long gone - probably Regia, colour: heathery green grey blue) from two previous knittings of socks that just didn't rock - knit and never worn. Same yarn used for my all time proudest project - lace gloves.
Lindsey Breeden -- Snowbird

Lindsey F. -- Traveling Woman Shawl with Rowan Scottish Tweed 4ply.
LinR -- Dummy Clap Shawl by Anna Peck. It'll be a stretch for me to finish in the allotted time but I'm eager to try. I'm doing this one for myself and to see if it would make a nice Christmas gift for someone.
 Lisa -- Callisto Gloves by Asa Tricosa in Posh Yarn Lucia
Lisa -- Design and knit a sweater with entrelac as the major design motif. Am thinking a side to side rather organic construction. Calling it Entrelac Side by Side. Unless I get a better idea before the Olympics start! I'll figure it out on the fly. Using some lovely soft variegated worsted weight that a friend brought me from China.
Lisa -- Cosima by Berrocco The ultimate challenge for me....finishing a sweater in under 3 months!! Can I do it?

Lisa -- I will be starting and hopefully completing a pair of socks that I've wanted to work on for quite some time!! Thanks for the challenge!!
Lisa -- Cerus scarf (here: http://theyarniad.blogspot.com/2009/08/patternum-gratis-cerus-scarf.html ) which will be a big challenge in the miniscule amount of free time I have from school.
Lisa -- Spinning the yarn and knitting "The Very Thought of Him" (since that's a goofy name, in the future to be known as "The Boyfriend Cardigan.")
 Lisa -- A Baby Sophisticate cardigan in Jo Sharp Classic DK wool. Not a challenge for most, but it is for me as I'm quite a slow knitter.
 Lisa -- I'm going to knit the scarf I promised to somebody at Thanksgiving... and haven't started yet. This is a challenge considering I'm training for two half marathons (9 weeks and 11 weeks out) and in my busiest month ever at work.

lisa -- 5 pairs of fuzzy feet, using up all the heather gray wool that was supposed to be a sweater (but was a fail instead)
Lisa (Greengurl) -- Bountiful Bohus sweater, with mods including my own fair isle design (although I reserve the right, if it gets down to the wire, to stick to the pattern!) Training completed; ready to cast on.
Lisa åhlström -- I will knit a Revontuli shawl for my mother. I won't have too much time to knit during the games, so this is a real challenge, as it will become my communiting project as well as my "just 10 minutes before bed" project... I will knit in Drops Delight sockyarn, in a very mum-colorway. Purple and beige...
Lisa C. -- Ysolda's Liesl, This will be the third time I, an experienced knitter, have tried to make this sweater that is, by all accounts, simple. That makes it a challenge for me :-)
Lisa C. -- the Mr. Darcy sweater from knitty for my beloved fiancee. I have never knit a full size person sweater before... (done lots of baby ones). the challenge will be to commit myself to this one project only for the next 17 days...

Lisa Carney-Fenton -- Prairie Rose Lace Shawl from The Knitter's Book of Wool by Clara Parkes. Yarn: HABU textiles hand-dyed kasrui (mohair/silk) Color 205 (coral)
 Lisa Cavanaugh -- Baby Surprise Jacket - Toddler size in brown and cream variegated Berroco yarn. Getting the knitted part done, not necessarily sewn up or buttons on.
lisa cooper -- a sirdar baby onesy in sirdar snowflake yarn and a hoodie for my nephew's birthday both need to be finished by the Olympics end. Good Luck to all competeing.
Lisa D -- Project - still undecided and the opening ceremonies begin in less than one hour. But, I'm making something!!! I'll search patterns & customize for fit during the opening ceremonies - Lace - maybe socks? I hope we can update these with details later.
Lisa D. -- Top down sweater for me in my bulky hand-spun. Can I really knit an entire sweater in 17 days??

Lisa Davila -- A round sun-motif baby blanket for my friend Kristen. Challenge? I have the feeling that I'll be adding a new border to the edge, and that'll take time to finagle. I don't know how much time I'll get to knit, either, because of my three small children (two are not yet in school and are highly mischievous). I'll do my best.
Lisa Duvall -- The MishMash Blanket. I basically went stash diving, grabbed whatever I could find. I'm going to make a blanket for my 4 year old son, who's wanted me to knit him one for a long time. The challenge is the time limit. If I can finish a blanket in 17 days I'll deserve a blanket!
Lisa Federer -- Serenity baby blanket
Lisa Foulkes-Arnold -- Hamamelis Shawl by Kirsten Kapur at Through the Loops, in Malabrigo Sock, Impressionist Sky colourway. Size medium.
Lisa Howard -- Garter Yoke Cardigan

Lisa Isgitt -- Liesl, a lacy cardigan by Ysolda I am an extremely slow knitter, so this is a good challenge for me.
Lisa j -- I will be knitting Irtfa'a by Anne Hansen of Knitspot, a faroese style shawl, in laceweight silk from Claudia Handpaints (Black Walnut colorway). It is a big goal, but I have the pattern, the yarn, the needles and the community of the Knitting Olympics to urge me on!
Lisa Loftin -- Dubbelmossa from Handknitting by Meg Swansen, a gift for my cats' veterinarian.
Lisa Louie -- Design and knit a "dragon skin" bag. Along with the cast of thousands of WIPS.
 Lisa McCargar -- Wicked by Rachel. Wicked, as in snowboarding/skiing lingo. Wicked, as in please let my family still talk to me after this is done. Wicked, as in Cool! another ski sweater to wear this winter! Wicked, as in what crappy winter weather we're having in BC this year when the world is really counting on us to have buckets of snow!

LISA MCLAUGHLIN -- DEMI BY KIM HARGREAVES FROM ROWAN'S VINTAGE KNITS
Lisa Olson -- The February Lady Sweater - I have never knit a sweater before so this will be my challenge. Have only been knitting 3 years and never tackled a sweater (but have knit lots of socks).
Lisa Oswald -- Mittens, one pair just plain to get started, one pair with some color work, one pair of monster mittens with eyeballs on top and maybe some scales if I can figure it out.
Lisa Pallone -- Drops 119-6 Textured Cardigan in Drops Alpaca
Lisa Rogol -- Monkey Socks pattern by Cookie A -- with yummy yarn from It's a Stitch in RI.

Lisa Schrock -- I am making a shrug.
Lisa Sharp -- The Baby Blanket my seven year old wants. http://debbiemacomber.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=nnp&pageID=194 That one.
Lisa Smith -- I technically started my Shalom already but things were not going well, so it is frogged. I will cast on again and this will be the impetus I need to finish.
 Lisa Smith -- Maple Leaf socks by Jeanne Townsend. Since the olympics are in Canada, I thought that would be appropriate.
 Lisa Smith -- Arden Bag from KnitPicks. I've never felted (on purpose) before so that's my particular challenge.

Lisa Weston -- Beaded Floral Shawl from Vogue Knitting:Shawls and Wraps. In gray fingering weight 2 ply merino. I'm stash busting again!! (what am I crazy? I've never knitted w/ beads before and I'm supposed to finish this in 17 days? ) AND I thought the Olympics started NEXT Friday! Oh well, challenges are good for the soul or my character or something like that!!
 Lisa White -- I have never made a lace shawl before so here I go. I have chosen Aestlight Shawl by Gundrun Johnston. I will be using Madelinetosh Sock in the black currant colorway -- yea lace and black -- crazy.
 Lisa Winkler -- I'm an advanced beginner, so I'm going to try a moebius scarf. I've never knit in the round. I have a pattern with a lot of different stitches in it that I've never tried, so it'll be challenging for me.
Lisa Z -- The February Lady Sweater, with handspun Rambo/alpaca yarn I did during the Tour de Fleece.
Lisa Zingsheim -- Redhook by Jared Flood Cascade 220

lisabee -- captiva wrap using ella rae bamboo silk.
lisacle -- Custom-fitted socks knitted on my sock loom.
LisaDP -- Adding the feet to two pairs of legs team knit by someone else, for Socks For Soldiers. I've never done the feet on one pair in less than a month, so this is a speed knitting contest.
LisaG -- Norah Gaughan's "Ram's Horn Jacket" Yarn: Katonah (Mahopac Yarns) Event: "Sweater Perseverance" Where the athlete focuses on a single sweater through all 5 pieces. Knitting and finishing only. Does not include blocking. This is where the process knitter tries to become a product knitter. Says the athlete: "The knitting is all ss. Three rounds, sleeves, fronts and the back. Very straigh
lisagd -- January and February squares for the 2010 Aran Afghan Square-a-Month KAL.

LisaJ -- The Alpine Knit Scarf from Victorian Lace Today seemed perfect for the Winter Olympics!
 Lisbeth Bula -- A cushion cover with cables. http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/en/visoppskrift.php?d_nr=117&d_id=50&lang=en
Lissa -- OK I don't have formal names but here it goes: Lavendar Fields socks and if I have time leftover then the Mystery Stole by Pink Lemon's mom from last year. :)
 Lissa -- I am knitting Selbu Modern as my first stranded colorwork project.
 LissaGail -- A pair of plain socks in 17 days. I've never managed less than six weeks before.

Little Miss S -- My aim is to learn to knit with two colors - one in each hand. I have never thrown my yarn before, but I'm jumping out in the deep end with a sweater (Sommer i Tokyo by Marianne Isager) and a pair of socks in red and turquoise designed by yours truly.
LittleKi -- Mosiac Yoke Jacket by Veronik Avery
 LittleWit -- Designing and beginning knitting a wedding veil. Design and knit a pair of fingerless mittens. Knit a nightie for the honeymoon.
Liz -- Size 13 men's socks for my FABULOUS friend Jimi of the Monday night irregulars, Close Knit Yarn Shop,Evanston, IL; Regia Stretch, 2 at a time, toe up. A true Olympic CHALLENGE for a gauge-challenged knitter.
liz -- I received a kit from Knit Picks for my birthday...it is the Karin Tote. It is my first big cable project.

Liz -- February Lady sweater. The first time I've knit an adult sweater so just getting enough knitting time in to finish it will be a real challenge.
Liz -- Brooklyn Tweed Beaumont Beanie - learning colorwork!
Liz -- A three color sweater knit in the round with a u-neck. The challenge is going to be to actually find the time to do it in 17 days.
Liz -- Lelah Top by Christine Buhagiar
Liz -- I am going to knit a Citron shawl from knitty. It will be my first project with lace weight yarn and it is miles of purling so it will be a challenge for me.

Liz -- OK, I will be casting on for DROPS Cardigan in “Eskimo” with a crochet edge in “Puddel”. This is very ambitious for me as I seem to have extreme difficulty finishing any sweater type project. I am so excited! May the games begin :)
 Liz -- hat and mitts set....
Liz -- Slanting Gretel Tee from Fall 2009 Interweave Knits
 Liz -- Willow Leaf Stole by Linda Choo First-ever stole AND first-ever lace.
Liz -- Sienne (Jo Sharp). Hooded jacket for 7 year old.

Liz -- hat and mitts set....
 Liz -- A lace shawl knit in fingering weight yarn. I personally hate lace, but my mom and I will be driving to Stitch West (have a booth) and I figure that'll help use up the time. Probably will knit the Ishbel or Shetland Triangle.
Liz -- Northern Lights mittens from KnitPicks.
Liz -- Nine-to-five socks by Nicole Hindes (Ravelry)in Sisu (charcoal grey)
 Liz (Lizhonig) -- La La's Simple Shawl, using my handspun yarn (midnight). I was out last night and had to cast on this morning. Eek.

Liz B. -- 1 kilt sock for my Dad's 75th birthday
Liz Baird -- I am knitting the Rowena Cardigan from Knit 2 Together (Mel Clark and Tracy Ullman) using elsbeth lavold Chunky AL. I modified the pattern (training) for the chunkier wool and I am going to change it also to incorporate three different colours (Madeira, Dune and Goldenrod) in some sort of stripes instead of the single colour illustrated in the pattern. It is a pretty simple sweater overall, but a
liz chatwell -- Mondo Cable pullover by Chic Knits.
 Liz DiFrancesco -- A pair of "Finery" socks in Malabrogo sock yarn.
 Liz Fields -- my first ever pair of cabled socks!!!

Liz Fields -- First ever cable socks with worsted weight yarn!!! Might be my first ever design as well!!!!
Liz Leadley -- A PAIR of magic loop toe up socks. Magic loop I've done, but not in sock weight, and toe up is a new one on me. Two socks in 17 days? Freaky silly. Might do two at a time, but drove me so mad I gave up before. Tally Ho olympians! - Thanks for this Steph. You are the true home of the knit olympics.
 Liz Lychenheim -- I will attempt to knit a neck warmer in 17 days (lacy). Liz
liz plam -- My project is the Lovely Leaf Lace Scarf. challenge to me because I am a full time student, and also have an 8 page art history paper to write, and 3 other shorter essays. Plus the lace thing is still a challenge to me, I am easily distracted and get myself screwed up!!
Liz Swain -- Kenmore Sweater by Bernard Ulmann

Liz Thompson -- About a month ago I cast on for an EZ Seamless Hybrid yoke sweater for my twin brother. About a week ago I finished it. It's huge! You could get two of him in there. My Olympic challenge is to completely reknit it in just over two weeks - ready to present to him the next time I see him.
 Liz U. -- I'm making the Haruni Shawl. To make this a challenge, I'm making it with lace weight, adding a repeat to make it larger, and adding beads to make it fancy.
Liz Warner -- I cast on the Bridgewater shawl designed by Jared Flood. I choose the garnet color of Classic Elite's Silky Alpaca Lace. It's a gift for my friend who had a bone marrow transplant on 2/2/10.
Liza -- Socks for Darling Daughter. Pattern to be determined by stash.
 liza -- Aran pullover baby sweater from Knitting for Baby.

LizaB -- Sea Wool Bordello socks - the challenge is to keep to a pattern while visiting family and making polite conversation.
 Lizz -- Mr. Foster the sock monkey (kit purchased from KnitPicks) and his long underwear pajamas. I'm hoping that I'll get his robe done too. It will be a present for my boyfriend for his birthday in March.
 Lizzo -- My project is multi fold: 1. complete ALL UFOs. (a lace scarf, a stole, some mittens, and some fair-isle mitts) 2. Skein, wash, ball, and chart for new cardigan 3. Finish at least 50% of said cardigan. (top down raglan)
Lizzy -- Baby sweater for my baby, before he outgrows the amount of yarn I bought for him last April. Haven't knit much since his arrival; this should be a good incentive to get back into it!
Lois G -- Skew socks

 Lois Grabash -- Alpaca shawl
Loni TX -- Cabled scarf - Knit Simple Winter 2009/10, pg 27, Designer Coralie Mesline; Lang Yarns Mille Colori
Lora Pridham -- I'll be attempting a pair of socks for a male friend with very large feet. At first, I dismissed it as too easy, then reality kicked in and reminded me that I'm a single Mum with 3 boys (one an infant) and just maybe still in denial about Time Management. (I capitalized that, cause it's kinda my nemesis.)
Lorajean Kelley -- I'm going to knit True Love Socks, out of Be Mine. The challenge is to finish the project not the project it self.
Lorelei DeSoye -- I am 5 almost 6 years old and I am making a pretty fuzzy scarf. In purple my favorite color. I am so excieted to be in the Knitting Olympics!

lorelei0x7b2 -- I will attempt to knit a medium-sized Daybreak Shawl ( http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/daybreak ). I will use Dream In Color Starry yarn, which has real silver in it (like Silver Olympic medals), in white (like snow) and grey (like mountain rocks, and Vancouver's sky this time of year).
Lori -- Socks. Socks & More Socks. My challenge will be to complete at least 3 pairs of socks, one pair of which will be from a sock blank that I will dye tonight during the opening ceremonies (in Team Canada Colors). I have difficulty staying focused on one project for very long and tend to use sock knitting as "wait time" knitting so this will be doubly challenging for me.
 Lori -- I will conquer Second Sock Syndrome. I have knitted 5 socks and none of them go together. Boring though it may be, I will cast on and complete one second sock. Maybe two if I am feeling confident.
Lori -- I will unfortunately be recovering from surgery for most of the games, so I want to finish the SSS pairs that are in my UFO bin.
Lori A. -- An Elizabeth Zimmerman Tomten (baby size) in a lovely shade of spring green.

LORI G -- I will be working on a feather and fan shawl!!
Lori J -- Bubble-gum colored heart cable cardi for my 4-year old niece!
 Lori Rodrigues -- I will be doing a hat following Elizabeth Zimmerman's instructions for color-patterning in her book, Knitting Workshop. A challenge for a fairly newbie knitter, esp. with 2 colors.
 Lori Voyer -- cast on the moment Opening Ceremonies started..."Ingenue" sweater from Custom Knits in Kashair from Elann.com. Was so busy knitting didn't check that I hadn't completed this form!!! Holy Yikes! GO CANADA GO!
Lorie -- a habu sweater! yeah!

 Lorie -- ONE(the left one :) of Priscilla Gibson-Roberts flip flop socks for my 14 year old daughter who wears flip flops year 'round (In Michigan) with the Kool Aid dyed yarn we did together-grape,lemon-lime and blue raspberry varigated. only 1 ? yes. I've never knit anything on size 1 needles before.....challenge enough
 LorieH -- "Oh! Canada" by Anne Hanson knit with Briar Rose fibers "Grace" (60% merino / 30% bamboo / 10% nylon) GO! CANADA!!!
Lorien Leahy -- Squirrel Sampler Mittens My first try at color work
lorraine -- I am going to knit the Maple Sugar Shawl using Fleece Artist yarn colour Canada red. yay it's going to be fun.
lorraine -- kidlin pattern cia and let the games begin!

Lorraine Weir -- My challenge is finish a few projects that have been hanging about for a while. The first is the Fiddlehead mittens, the second is a Debbie Bliss baby sweater that just needs seaming and the third is a cable scarf to match the hat I just made from Blue Sky Alpaca and the fourth is felting my fourth booga bag made with Lopi. Not exactly following the rules, but maybe this will be the incentive I
Lorrie Nesbitt -- Because I am insane, I pledge to attempt a lace shawl/wrap using Helen's Lace by Lorna's Laces. Finished project will be about 24x72.
Lou -- It's a simple short sleeved t in a "box pattern" (which I've always called basket weave). But I've never done a sweater that has seams. Mine are always top-down, round and round. And this has a stepped neckline.
Lou -- Audrey in Unst sweater from Twist Collective in Rowan Cashsoft DK in black. Woo hoo! Go team!
 Lou -- A pair of socks using circular needle. In green to support Australia

Lou Spedale -- Elizabeth Zimmerman's Tomten Jacket, sized for a baby.
LouAnn Loomis -- My project is "Winter Lace Afghan" using size 11 needles, and Katia "Nevada" yarn, in sky blue.
Louise -- first pair of socks in 60 years
 Louise -- For my BFF: Mary-Heather Cogar's Tidepool socks made with a deep ocean blue