Before I get into the impending war, I have to share a personal victory.
I finished Peter's sweater!
Stop doubting. I really did it. And I have the picture to prove it.
Looks pretty good, hun? Luckily, it fits beautifully and he really seems to like it. He even wore it to work. Almost makes me want to start another one. Almost.
Ok, onto the Battle of the Soxes.
Things are already getting a bit vicious as Missouri has thrown down a challenge to the Maine contingent. We have at least one player from CA and one from TN. Any other states want to get in on the game and represent their killer skills?
Lisa, from One City Market in Missouri, is generously donating a number of exceedingly cool prizes for the random contests we will be having throughout the battle.
Amy, of Spunky Eclectic fame, is my hero, and has very generously offered to design an original pattern just for our battle!! I've seen the finished product and you will not be disappointed. It is very approachable for all the newbies, yet interesting for the most experienced. Amy is also doing something unique with the pattern to allow for a bit more flexibility in knitting. I'll keep you guessing on that a bit longer.
Scott, who most of you know is now deployed with the Navy and is therefore a bit too far away to play, has volunteered to assist me and Amy with the judging. He is also working on a surprise prize for one of the contests.
Many have already registered, but over a week remains to sign up. All knitters willing to accept the challenge are welcome to play. Feel free to tell your knitting friends about the game and encourage them to join.
One small change to the original plan - the start of the game is now 11:59pm EST on Feb 1st. This will allow the majority of players (those who do not have to work on Saturday) to stay up all night hunting down their victims. There has been talk of kick-off parties at both The Knitting Experience and One City Market on Feb 1st. I'll post details when I have them.
Oh, and I'm thinking we need a button to represent The Battle of the Soxes. What do you think? Any ideas?
Now for a little knitting update.
Patty, who recently took a fair isle class with the incredible Beth, stopped in to show me her first fair isle sweater and hat. Lovely.
Ashlin came in with a beautiful cardigan that she had just completed. I love the addition of the sash.
Another knitter took on the Aran sweater challenge with beautiful results:
And this morning, Harriet stopped by to show us the messenger bag she finished for her granddaughter. The colors were stunning!
Happy knitting through the storm tomorrow and get ready for battle!