Monday 11 January 2016

Cafe Crochet

Big Sis and I left Three Stories High and headed out for some fresh air. We walked to Ironbridge, settled in a cafe and cracked open her new crochet book and yarn which she received from my friend for Christmas.
 

My friend does not crochet or craft so to her the word 'easy' does not mean what it means to me sat next to an enthusiastic eight year old but we got stuck in.


'Yes!' she cheered as she started to understand the pattern. I am impressed with her building crochet knowledge. She can read the pattern abbreviations out loud and made the ears this morning in bed herself before I even got up! She doesn't understand division or times tables but she can read a crochet pattern - that's quite a niche skill for an eight year old I would say.


So with the head made when she got the book, two ears, an arm and a body, which I did, we made good progress. All this activity invited lots of praise and attention from old ladies in the cafe who were impressed with Big Sis's skills.



It is pretty amazing isn't it? She did it all herself except for the body which was made up of half trebles and she kept splitting the yarn when the hook needed to pass through three stitches at a time so that is where I stepped in. We finished it at a local craft group this weekend.

Little M has requested the mermaid from the front cover next...and breathe...

Jo xxxxxxx

16 comments:

  1. That's amazing, your daughter can crochet so well at this age:)

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  2. Now that is an impressive skill. A beautiful creation you have every reason to be proud.

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  3. What a fabulous project well done Big sis.

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  4. What a great book and the bear is amazing!x

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  5. So talent runs in your family, Jo. Very impressive indeed for an 8 year old. And, I must say, I would like a go at the mermaid as well.
    Amalia
    xo

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  6. It is truly amazing! Well done Little One! I am in awe. I think she will be teaching crochet in no time at all.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  7. Your little lady is pretty awesome! There is plenty of time for time tables and the like, a love for crafting is priceless. x

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  8. Wow, that looks great. Well done x

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  9. How fabulous!!! Your daughter is wonderful and crochets beautifully!!! She is going to be a great crafter and maker like her Mum!! xx p.s. glad that you remembered about the yarn! It was you that told me to keep it for something good! xx

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  10. Absolutely amazing Jo! Well done to your girl, it looks fabulous. My girl is currently learning to knit and is making a scarf for her teddy.
    Marianne x

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  11. Well done Big Sis! Big Sis in our house is 11 and hasn't the patience for crochet, I'm super impressed! Hope you all had a fab Christmas xo

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  12. Aw he is cute. Well done to your daughter, she must be thrilled with herself.

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  13. Big Sis has got some skills. And you have all the patience. ;) Bee xx

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  14. So clever! Clearly she takes after her mother :)

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  15. Beautiful Bear, Big Sis and Mum! I am eager to show Hayley, my grand who is 8. She will be encouraged, I think. Thanks for sharing :) xx

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