So, at around 6pm on July 27th (after the Opening Ceremonies had started), I casted on for my Olympic Venezia Cardigan!
![IMG_0982](http://knitsbyheather.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/img_09821.jpg?w=225&resize=225%2C300)
Then, while watching the (non-live! boo NBC!) Opening Ceremonies that evening, I got a bit done:
![IMG_0983](http://knitsbyheather.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/img_0983.jpg?w=300&resize=300%2C225)
I enjoyed the ceremonies, but was a tad bit disappointed. I loved the forging of the rings, and the lighting of the cauldron – but I think Rowan Atkinson stole the show (at least he did for my boys – they were laughing up a storm!)
So after the first night here is where I was:
![IMG_0985](http://knitsbyheather.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/img_0985.jpg?w=300&resize=300%2C225)
Then I got a bit done yesterday and last night – we watched the cycling events and swimming and volleyball. Very shocking that Phelps didn’t make the podium, but hopefully he can do better at the next events!
Here’s where I stopped late last night:
![IMG_0987](http://knitsbyheather.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/img_0987.jpg?w=300&resize=300%2C225)
In comparing my progress from my 2010 sweater, it looks like I’m running on par or maybe a bit ahead of where I was back then on day 2:
![Ravelympics 2010 - Day 2](https://i0.wp.com/farm5.staticflickr.com/4060/4354793631_255f6c83be_n.jpg?resize=320%2C240)
but I’m still very nervous about finishing in time, especially considering all the modifications I’m making to this sweater! The neckline/hem alone is going to take quite a bit of time to work, so I need to be sure I leave plenty of time to do that at the end!
I’ll be sure to keep you posted throughout the Games!
Happy Knitting, and GO TEAM USA!