The First International Ravelympics Summer 2008 are open to any knitter or crocheter on Ravelry ready to challenge themselves to complete a project (or projects) within 17 days during the Summer Olympics.You must cast on a project during the Opening Ceremonies of the Summer Olympics (Aug. 8) - and finish before the Olympic flame goes out (Aug. 24). That’s 17 days. Would you rather work on your burgeoning WIPs? Then join up for the WIPs Wrestling. All other events are for newly cast on projects!

I've joined fellow crocheters and knitters in the Ravelry Olympics - Ravelympics2008.
(Not to be confused with the Knitting Olympics which take place every four years, just like any other Olympic sport and will be orchestrated by the Yarn Harlot.)

Official Start: 8pm Opening Ceremonies, Beijing time
Official End: 11:59pm, apx. end of Closing Ceremonies, Beijing time
All Ravthletes have until the flame is extinguished to finish their projects.

Official Start: 8pm Opening Ceremonies, Beijing time
Official End: 11:59 pm, apx. end of Closing Ceremonies, Beijing time
-California time for me-

I am challenging myself to complete 5 Market bags, 3 Baguette, Beach Bag, Net Bag, Hobo Bag and Round Winter Purse within 17 days.

My teams:
Team Crochet
Team Overly Ambitious, Yet Plausibly Possible (OAYPP)
Team Red Heart

My events:
Bag-n-Tote Backstroke
Gift Knits Pentathlon

to be continue with finish date and time of completed projects