Knitting Olympics Finish – Gold Medals Handed Out

Stephanie from Yarn Harlot, the organizer and brains behind the Knitting Olympics, posted the Gold Medal up for the winners to post on their blogs.  The accomplishment of the many knitters is truly amazing.  Reading “The Podium,” Stephanie’s posting today really tells it all.

For those of us who didn’t finish, for whatever reason, Stephanie left a special message.  I am quoting her here.

^{Finally, for my chosen knitters, those who did not finish…
My deepest thanks and greatest satisfaction in the knitting olympics comes from you. Without trying there is no improvement or learning, without difficulty there is no striving. It was the sheer volume of knitters that gave this the incredible momentum, velocity and significance it has had for all knitters (and quite a few non-knitters who really were stunned.) More than anything else this ended up being about an international community of knitters…and there are no losers at the Olympics. Even if you dropped the pattern in a puddle the first day…even if you grossly overestimated your available time, or if you got to rock a baby instead of knit…you still made the Olympics memorable. It takes a village to freak out non-knitters…and there is strength in numbers.}

For those who did finish, congratulations!  You are able to post the Gold Medal and know that you did something to test your personal best.  I am posting this medal for two reasons.  First, my daughter Hannah, did earn this and this is posted here on her behalf.  Second, I wanted you all to see it.  Everything associated with the Knitting Olympics has been done with class and professionalism. 

Thanks Stephanie!  Ya done good!!

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