And Knitting's Amy listened to her body, and it told her no.
Amy, 33, said she was "a little stiff" when she took to the needles, which she attributed to having spent too many hours at work on her laptop prior to the start of the Knitting Olympics' opening ceremony. And if her sore wrist continues to hamper her as much as it did yesterday, when she was driven to the verge of tears before cutting short her first Olympics knitting session, Amy said she would consider withdrawing from the Knitting Olympics.
"Dropping out is not something I want to do, but I have to listen to what my feelings are," Amy - a relative newcomer to the world of knitting - said after botching two cast on attempts. The only stitch she performed cleanly was a k3 p2 rib.
"That's what's so frustrating about having an injury," she added. "It's not something that just goes away.
"Physically, if I'm not able to knit, I would give my spot up."
(I'm mostly being silly, but we'll see how this week goes.)
Great post. I hope the injury isn't too serious and you can get your game face on again soon!
Posted by: molly | February 12, 2006 at 10:15
"Go back to the school yard and turn cartwheels if you just want to play".
-Bela Karolyi
Posted by: Molly | February 12, 2006 at 14:36
This is a devastating blow to the world of knitting. Hopefully a comeback is in your future!
Posted by: Kim | February 12, 2006 at 15:33
Amy if you have a dramatic press conference telling the world your doctor has advised you to drop out and you will immedately leave the knitting games, I can help. I (Megan from the little known knit megan knit) will get on TV telling everyone how super excited I am to take your place at the games. Maybe I will talk about how my Dad told me yesterday and I could not tell anyone which was like so hard for me.
Yup, I am a dork
Posted by: megan | February 12, 2006 at 18:13
LOL, this is so funny. Though, I am sorry about your sore wrists. There is alway the next Olympics. That is where you can make your come back and wow the world! :-)
Posted by: Oiyi | February 12, 2006 at 19:26
at least it's not a groin injury.
Posted by: newlin | February 13, 2006 at 12:10
Ok Immust stop chuckling at work! Too funny....but I know you can do it!
Posted by: Marie | February 13, 2006 at 12:34
Cute post! Hope your wrists get better soon!
Posted by: Jeanie | February 13, 2006 at 21:50
Oh poor you! Injury inflicted already! Bengay and wrap those wrists and go to girl! :) If I'm knitting in the Olympics you have to, too!!!
Posted by: Aimee | February 14, 2006 at 09:26
a great post! & from one knitter with an injury to another.... please be careful. I am having some serious elbow/wrist pain this week. rest now & knit forever! my thoughts are with your wrists!
Posted by: pUnKrAwkPuRL | February 14, 2006 at 10:31
what a sucky time to have any injury! rest up and feel better.
Posted by: melissa | February 14, 2006 at 12:57
I hope the wrist is feeling better and the dream is still alive, Amy. Think of the team - we're behind you 100 percent. Best of luck!
Posted by: Sharon Hurlbut | February 15, 2006 at 00:28
suck it up!
Posted by: carrie m | February 15, 2006 at 01:12