In my heart it will always be the Knitting Olympics

This is a busy time for knitters.  Whether you call it the Knitting Olympics, Ravelympics, or the newly christened Ravellenic Games, it's all the same; we knitters try to push the boundaries of our craft and our skill over the course of two weeks (coinciding with The Olympics).  Of course, like any good competition, there are rules (thanks to Simply Stavish for summing this up):

1. Choose a project that will challenge your knitting skills in one of the 32 events and join a team.
2. Cast on during opening ceremonies.
3. Knit like crazy during the games.
4. Attempt to cast off before or during the closing ceremonies, earning your team points and hopefully a medal.

While I didn't join a team (it's been a crazy summer, y'all), I decided to compete in an event on my own.  I am competing in a hatathon, where I will knit all the hats I can in the two weeks of the London 2012 Olympics.  I've not been as productive as I hoped, but here are a couple of hats I have been able to finish in the last 6 days.

 Alaina Beanie by Jen Eastin (Ravelry Link) made with Malabrigo Yarn Merino Worsted in Buscando Azul

Here and There by Veera Välimäki (Ravelry Link) made with Ella Rae Latte in 02 & 07

I'll keep you posted as I finish projects in the next 8 days.  Until then, Happy Knitting Olympics to you!