7 socks in 17 days!

Here we go . . . the Ravelympics have officially started. For those of you who don’t have a clue what I’m on about, here’s the official description:

What is it?:
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.

Concept:
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!

“Rules”:

1. The project must be a challenge for you to complete in 17 days.
2. No casting on before Opening Ceremonies commence in Beijing.
3. Finish before the flame goes out.
4. You may swatch before the games. (I consider this “training.”)

(Ravelry link is here, although if you’re on ravelry and haven’t come across the ravelympics, there’s probably no helping you . . .)

I’m going to post a photo of my progress every day – motivational messages welcome

Incidentally, my target is completely unrealistic, even if you factor in my four days of unemployment next week. If I get four or five socks done I’ll be quite happy.

ETA: I am, of course, competing for the team IKnitLondon, purveyors of fine yarns and strawberry flavoured cider. You can find them here.