MamaHooks
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Crochet/Knitting Olympics 2008Is there any interest in doing a crochet/Knitting Olympics?
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Monique39
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I have no idea what it is.. could you tell me.!!
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jchllm
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| Monique39 wrote: | | I have no idea what it is.. could you tell me.!! |
Ditto
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Kahud48
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It's basically a CAL or KAL. It's a fun way to do up those projects that you have been putting off for so long.
I saw this a couple of years ago at another board. You have teams that compete, am I right MamaHooks?
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MamaHooks
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That is right Kathy. You start on the first day of the Olympics and you only work on it when the Olympics is airing on TV in your timezone. For me it is the jump start for my Christmas gifts.
Just a note for anyone who doesn't know -the 2008 Summer Olympics takes place during the whole month of August.
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Libilou
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I would love to participate in this!
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Miss Kitty
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Concept: You must cast or chain on a project during the Opening Ceremonies and finish before the Olympic flame goes out.
Rules:
1. The project must be a challenge for you to complete.
2. There are no rules about what a challenge would be. Like the real Olympics, there are many areas to compete in. Use your own conscience.
3. While this is intended to be somewhat difficult (like the Olympics) it is not intended to ruin your life. Don't set yourself up for failure. (Olympic athletes may cry, but they do not whine pitifully, sob and threaten members of their family with pointed sticks or hooks because they haven't slept in five days. ) This is intended to (like the Olympics) require some measure of sacrifice, and be difficult, but it should be possible to attain.
4. No casting or chaining on before the flame is lit.
5. Finish before the flame goes out.
6. You may swatch before the games. (I consider this "training.")
These are the rules we followed before..
The teams were like our groups of our Show N' Tell.
Wearables
Children and Babies ETC.....
Medals:
Gold: Project is 100% complete
Silver: Project is 95-99% complete
Bronze: Project is 90-94% complete
Honorable Mention: Project is 80-89% complete
Percent completion is to be determined by yourself on the honor system.
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Libilou
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This sounds like so much fun!
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tamking
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So, does this mean we'll do it? Because I think it's a GREAT idea and I'd love to be involved.
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Miss Kitty
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Yea, I think we can get it started in July for the sign-ups, since they start Aug. 8th [I think].. 
But start thinking what you want to do!!!
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Yasmin
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I'm in too! I joined in the last one and it was such fun! I'd love to do it again. But this time I'm going to set a tougher task !! A project in a new to me technique.
love,
Yasmin.
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Colyak Crocheter
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I did this the last time the Olympics happened. I set a goal for so many squares to donate and some items I needed to have done for our archery club kids. It really helped me to get it in my mind to finish it all up. But then, I wasn't working at the time. That helped too!
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tamking
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| Miss Kitty wrote: | Yea, I think we can get it started in July for the sign-ups, since they start Aug. 8th [I think]..
But start thinking what you want to do!!! |
You're right...they start 8-8-08. I'm definitely in. 
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Shelle
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I wanna play!! Sounds like fun. Now, will we all be on teams or are some of you doing individual projects? And if you're on a team, does that mean you do the same project?
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Miss Kitty
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| Shelle wrote: | | I wanna play!! Sounds like fun. Now, will we all be on teams or are some of you doing individual projects? And if you're on a team, does that mean you do the same project? |
You do want you want to do.
What you pick to do is the team you will be on..
Team ~ Children and Babies
Team ~ Accessories
Team ~ Around the House
Team ~ Clothing
Team ~ Thread
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