Meanwhile, the wee girl is becoming increasingly gadget-struck (is it genetic?). Did someone mention you could get a Clover gadget for pom-pom-making? I bought all four sizes.
Between the two of us and our gadget-love, is it any wonder that the pom-pom making began before the dinner dishes were cleared? The gadgets were given the big thumbs-up.
A cheap and nasty (large-enough-for-small-and-impatient-hands) French-Knitting gadget from Spotlight has also been providing some entertainment. The "inspirational" photos on the packaging (photos of creatures made from pom-poms and pipecleaners?!!!) inspired the wee one to make her own soft-sculpture frog.
Super-Frog, no less.
She worked out how to do the subtle head shaping all by herself (wrapping yarn around a ball of hobby-fill - wrapping tighter in the middle) and instructed me to do the tricky bits (legs and embroidered face). The cape has a backwards "S" on it.
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Before last week, the last thing I remember knitting was for my then newborn nephew... who is now 28 and about to become a father himself. I think that in the last week, I've pretty-much caught up on 28 years worth of yarny crafts (or at least yarny stash-building!) and indoctinated the next generation with the obsession.
Oh Super Frog is amazing! So cute!
ReplyDeleteI've been wondering at what age the french knitting might be appropriate. Thanks to the wee-girl for testing this out for us. We might start soon! xx
Oh my goodness! The wee ones frog is adorable!
ReplyDeleteI can't remember is slave labour still illegal in Australia or can we look forward to seeing SuperFrogs in teh shop soon?
ReplyDeleteHmm, a tad obsessed? Only with your usual style!
ReplyDeletehehee, love the Super frog! well done little miss Mallalieu!
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Oh I love a good gadget. I've got a super funky french knitting a bit like yours and make ropey necklaces.
ReplyDeleteNice to see you have passed on the creative gene.
Fiona x
i was only parusing the clover thingamebobs in my local spotty the other day too - amazed at how many wotzamecallits there were.....my have to go back for the pom-pom maker:)
ReplyDeleteOoh pompom maker - great idea - would be easier then teaching the 5 year olds to knit.
ReplyDeleteI love the sound of the pom pom maker - I am falling behind in my school holidays kiddie craft projects (pom poms were meant to be a definite - hmm), maybe this will help me out next holidays :-) Thanks for showing us.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lot of fun!!
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, right on. Try the knitting 'machine' - handle crank and pumps out an impressive knitted tube, makes good scarves and small string bags...
ReplyDeleteThat is definitely SUPER FROG!!!
ReplyDeleteMust admit I relented bought two balls of wool, because someone had to learn how to crochet. That lasted 5 minutes, so then we tried, and tried knitting, I am sure I wasn't that useless when I learnt lol after reducing the stitches to 4 on the needle my son has picked it up, my daughter has given up she is 7 and still has concentration of a nat, she can stick to the sewing machine for a while I think but I didn't buy any for myself.....I was strong.
ReplyDeleteSuper frog is adorable! Glad to hear you're doing your part to keep the yarny crafts love ongoing. ;o)
ReplyDeleteI love Super Frog and I'm so thrilled with your new crochet/yarn addiction!
ReplyDeleteWell I don't think you need worry about the wee girl not following in your footsteps. She's certainly developing her own skill. Love it!
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