oh i am just so proud (and so is she!) and must share - ivy is officially a knitter! and unlike her mother, she has finished a knitting project - her very first one, which is a very fancy case for her flute!
(note solemn stance for a photograph of such importance as this)
she has knitting twice a week at school and it took just over 6 weeks - each week i would receive an update as to which colours were on the needles and how much was left, a very exciting time indeed!
finally she brought it home in all it's glory and i don't believe i have ever seen something quite so lovely!
next up - a knitted koala. i can hardly wait!
it's beautiful! and ivy's looking pretty grown up. you must be so proud, mama. :)
Posted by: Ingrid | September 07, 2009 at 08:22 PM
Good for her...you go girl! What a great feeling of accomplishment.
Posted by: elisa | September 07, 2009 at 09:11 PM
Yay for Ivy! :)
Posted by: Caitlin | September 07, 2009 at 09:48 PM
Ivy - your knitting is so colourful and so neat !! I am SOOOOO proud of you, lots of love
Granni xxxxx
Posted by: Zi | September 07, 2009 at 11:42 PM
Ivy what a cute bag.
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | September 08, 2009 at 12:02 AM
so sweet!!!
Posted by: sabina | September 08, 2009 at 02:01 AM
what a clever girl you are Ivy xo
Posted by: ~shazz~ | September 08, 2009 at 02:36 AM
Well done Ivy! This looks great, hope you enjoyed making it.
Posted by: Els | September 08, 2009 at 02:43 AM
Oh the dying art revived through the hands of an enthusiastic child...well done Ivy...
keep on knitting...i will be excited to see the koala when you are done kinitting it.... Great Australia icon...
(Chelsea's mum in Tasmania)
Posted by: annette clark | September 08, 2009 at 03:34 AM
Way to go IVY!!!! Knitting is something you can enjoy for the rest of your life. That's just so awesome!
Posted by: Georgia | September 08, 2009 at 03:37 AM
Knitting in school? How wonderful!
Lovely job, Ivy.☺
Posted by: Holly C. | September 08, 2009 at 05:02 AM
fantastic job!!!
love the colors!
Posted by: gkgirl | September 08, 2009 at 05:09 AM
Ivy, you are such a clever girl! You should be very proud of your beautiful flute case....love the rainbow colours.
Posted by: Sami | September 08, 2009 at 05:25 AM
Great job Ivy. My little niece Audrey is in 4th grade and needs something like this for her flutophone.
Is there a new sister or brother in your house yet?
Posted by: Angie D in Ohio | September 08, 2009 at 06:05 AM
WOW!!!!!!! You MADE that Ivy??? You Are Awesome!!!!!!! I've always wanted to learn to knit!!!! Fantastic job!
Posted by: Debi | September 08, 2009 at 06:48 AM
dang she is adorable! i was so proud of my knitting at her age too -- they used to teach it in school in ireland but i don't think they do anymore...
Posted by: michelle shopped | September 08, 2009 at 06:53 AM
What beautiful work Ivy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I wish I had knitting in school!!! Awesome!
Posted by: ~Colette~ | September 08, 2009 at 07:01 AM
Lovely work Ivy -- you're so talented! And I love the colour choices! I too wish there was knitting in school here!
Posted by: Sherri P eh | September 08, 2009 at 07:44 AM
Ivy, you are so blessed to pick up an art that you will enjoy during your lifetime. Now can you teach an old lady how to knit?
Posted by: Rainy | September 08, 2009 at 09:13 AM
Congratulations Ivy on completing your first knitting project.
Hope this is the first of many more to come.
:)
Posted by: traceyr | September 08, 2009 at 12:54 PM
Lovely! Very nicely knitted, Ivy! Can't wait to see that knitted koala.
Posted by: Sara R. | September 08, 2009 at 01:17 PM
wonderful photos and well done to Ivy on such a gorgeous flute case.
i taught my 10 year old son to knit this winter and he's currently knitting a scarf but, on top of that, he learned the loom/french knitting too and proudly announced yesterday that he has now completed 11 beanies this winter gone.....one of which was a class knitting project at school. can ya tell i'm a proud mumma? :)
Posted by: Serena | September 08, 2009 at 01:49 PM
Well done Ivy!
So looking forward to seeing the koala.
I am the failure in our family where all the women knew how to knit,sew,crochet. I can't even cast on. The lure of a good book was too great!
Sue xx
Posted by: SusieJ | September 08, 2009 at 02:49 PM
WOW IVY THAT LOOKS AWESOME and thank you to you and your mum for sharing :) Well done you clever thing!!! and long may you enjoy knitting :)
Cant wait to see your next project :)
Posted by: mummymoo | September 08, 2009 at 03:25 PM
Oh my...Ivy is just exuding quiet pride in that first photo! Takes my breath away...
Posted by: Diane | September 08, 2009 at 03:33 PM