tuesdays and fridays are the best days for this 6 year old as they are knitting days at school. on the way home after pickup i hear about exactly how many rows have been stitched and in what colour, and how she just can't wait for the next knitting day! the craft teacher is lovely and i have started going to a knitting circle at her house every fortnight. i may not be as quick to learn as my daughter, but i'll try!
ivy's second project - a koala, was knitted up in a matter of weeks and is the most adorable little thing i have ever seen! she has declared it banjo's christmas gift and hidden it away in her room (you know, incase he goes prying...)
this rainbow ball is the latest delight to come home, with her newly-learned purl stitch. i'm so impressed! it will be hanging on our christmas tree so i am told, and then gifted to yindi.
it's so exciting to have this little crafter and knitting companion in my life!
now if only i could follow her lead and finish a project...
WOW! She is AMAZING!
Posted by: shari anderson | November 25, 2009 at 04:43 AM
They are great, what a wonderful school Ivy must attend.
Her knitting is fantastic.
Do you mind if I ask if its a local school.
Understand if you dont want to share.
Posted by: Suzanne | November 25, 2009 at 05:31 AM
I love the rainbow ball. Could I get the pattern? I have recently been obsessed with knitting myself. I now have my own sheep and want to learn to spin. I love your blog!
Posted by: Gwen | November 25, 2009 at 05:57 AM
that is so cool. i am impressed! i love that she has a teacher that is so great.
Posted by: natalie | November 25, 2009 at 06:11 AM
I am just soooooo impressed!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can only knit in a square! You are so talented!! Ivy, you should be very proud of your work! It is beautiful!
Posted by: ~Colette~ | November 25, 2009 at 06:26 AM
OMGOSH!!!!!!! That is sooo amazing!
Posted by: Debi | November 25, 2009 at 06:31 AM
Ivy your knitting is amazing - please teach Granni how to make that rainbow ball !! It will look very beautiful on you Christmas tree. The koala is fabulous too - lucky Banjo
xxxx
Posted by: Zi | November 25, 2009 at 07:18 AM
I am so impressed with your darling daughter. She inspires me as you do. :)
Posted by: Ashley | November 25, 2009 at 07:25 AM
I wish my daughter had this in school-hey I wish I did! She is already MUCH better than me!
Posted by: Tracy Rizzo | November 25, 2009 at 07:26 AM
Love it. There are two things I've always wanted to do...one of them is knit..the other, play the flute. I just told my "just turned 17 yr old" son last night about the flute. He replied, "So buy one, I think you can take flute lessons online for free!"
Hmm....perhaps I shall. Knitting is something she'll have forever!
Posted by: Kristy | November 25, 2009 at 07:48 AM
WTG Ivy! As someone who never mastered the art of knitting (despite having a talented Mum, Gran and Aunt) I am in awe!
Both projects are fantastic - lucky Banjo and Yindi! LOL at Banjo "prying"!
Sue xx
Posted by: SusieJ | November 25, 2009 at 08:37 AM
Wow! How wonderful that Ivy gets to knit in school! And what a great job she did!
Posted by: Marcia Hamelijnck | November 25, 2009 at 09:20 AM
SOMETHING I WOULD LOVE TO LEARN TO DO!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Posted by: CRY | November 25, 2009 at 09:44 AM
Darn! She needs to give me some lessons!! :) Love your sweet girls.
Posted by: Andrea | November 25, 2009 at 09:45 AM
LOVE it! I'm just learning to crochet, and she's seriously putting me to shame! :) That ball looks AWESOME!
Posted by: mandie segura | November 25, 2009 at 09:52 AM
WOW!!!!! Those little projects are just incredible :) Your little Ivy is very, very talented and creative!
Could I get the pattern for the rainbow ball too? Please!
Posted by: Danielle | November 25, 2009 at 10:19 AM
those are both so insanely awesome! Really makes me want to learn to knit...do you have a pattern for that ball? it is beautiful, and really the bear too - so cute!
Posted by: nic | November 25, 2009 at 11:06 AM
Ivy! Im SO IMPRESSED!!!! When I come to visit you will have to teach me how to make that ball, I think my baby would love one. Well done on learning to purl also, you will have to help your mumma so she can make Banjo a new vest that will fit his lovely round tummy! Im so proud of you
love Vicky
Posted by: Vicky | November 25, 2009 at 11:37 AM
She's a fab knitter. Both projects are amazing. I really love the ball and would love to know how she did it!!!
I learned to knit when I was a kid and have resently taken it up again. Have managed to finish a few projects :)
Posted by: louise | November 25, 2009 at 11:39 AM
Wow! What a great little knitter. She puts me to shame, I've tried and failed on a few occasions. I've just taught myself to crochet and she has inspired me to give knitting another bash!
Posted by: RachelM | November 25, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Those are wonderful knitting projects, Ivy! Well done!
I LOVE knitting and taught my oldest and youngest son how to knit. They also do loom knitting. They both love it and have made LOTS of beanies ~ :)
Posted by: Serena | November 25, 2009 at 11:55 AM
Gorgeous projects and beautifully made...and made as gifts - Ivy is so sweet and inspirational
Posted by: Jenny | November 25, 2009 at 11:58 AM
a thousand times adorable... what a gifted lil soul she is!!!
Posted by: Goddess Leonie | November 25, 2009 at 12:01 PM
wowee i am with the others... Ivy can we have the pattern for the ball , LOVE IT.... mmm a little kids project book could arise here :) :) XXX Carole
Posted by: carole | November 25, 2009 at 12:13 PM
How very cool is this!! she's 6 and can do this !! I have tried so many times and can not get the hang of it :) lol
Posted by: katie squires | November 25, 2009 at 12:25 PM