the new craze..
Lily has been bitten by the crochet bug as I'm sure I've let on before. Thing is, she seems to have started a bit of a crochet frenzy at school. It all started when she made a hat and scarf for an actionman which was part of a display in the classroom. Singlehandedly she managed to teach most of her friends and it became the activity of choice at breaktimes. Soon there was an abundance of friendship bracelets being made. Word got round, the teeny articles were sent up to the heads office for her to see.
Her teacher was so impressed by the interest generated, he asked Lily if she would like to start and run a crochet club. Hooks have been ordered and Lily is gathering ideas for easy starter items for her and her club to make. She mentioned to me that she would need stitch markers and of course wool too, so he will have to add that to his shopping list !! I was so very pleased that her enthusiasm has been noticed and the club opportunity was put her way....her school is such an encouraging and nurturing place, we are very lucky.
I'm so proud of her - go girl !
What a fantastic idea. What a fantastic daughter and what a fantastic school.x
Posted by: dottydesigns | March 26, 2008 at 13:26
Wow! That is amazing! You go, Lily!
Iris can't tie her shoes yet. I wonder if Lily could teach her to crochet.
Posted by: MamaShift | March 26, 2008 at 16:19
Brilliant idea, it's good to hear when schools tap into their pupil's talents, and lovely that so many children are interested in taking up crochet!
Posted by: Gill | March 26, 2008 at 16:20
I can't imagine how proud you are- what a star your daughter is!
Posted by: the pesky bombolino | March 26, 2008 at 16:25
Cool! Viva la revolution!
Posted by: Ali | March 26, 2008 at 16:47
What a clever girl! And how great that she is inspiring others at such a young age. Love the red crochet hook, too! :-)
Posted by: Miffy | March 26, 2008 at 17:03
what a proud moment, and way to go lily for being such a leader! it's funny--my friend recently said to me that instead of knitting scarves i should try to figure out how to make a kerchief/head cover for my daughter since it's so hot here. :) i love the color lily chose for this one!
Posted by: kristi | March 26, 2008 at 19:58
Hi,
I just saw your post on Posy and wanted to let you know i'm an avid Lily House Blog reader!! I don't have a blog or any dish cloths to send you, so here's a big smile
:-) instead.
Love your updates, Lily's a very clever Lily. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Donna.
Posted by: Donna | March 26, 2008 at 20:27
How wonderful!!...you go girl :o)
~simply~
Posted by: simply | March 26, 2008 at 21:13
very cool little girl you have there :-)
i hope the club is great fun! keep us updated please.
Posted by: kat | March 27, 2008 at 04:21
I think that is fantastic!Well done to her!
Sal;-)
Posted by: Sal | March 27, 2008 at 08:04
What a lovely blog. I admire your skill at photography. I wish my sons would start to crochet, seeing me doing it.
Posted by: Matroskin | March 27, 2008 at 17:19
Asti,
She must be a such a creative little leader! You must be so proud!
Posted by: Penny | March 27, 2008 at 22:51
how wonderful! what a great opportunity for her. i know you must be very proud!
Posted by: amy j | March 28, 2008 at 05:52
Neat! Good for your daughter - creativity runs in the family it appears. My daughter is also learning crochet and knitting, sometimes with verve and sometimes with trepidation.
Posted by: Ellen | March 28, 2008 at 19:45
What enterprise. Tell your daughter well done and keep up the good work. Long live crafting.
Posted by: Alison | March 29, 2008 at 05:07
What a lovely blog - I am very impressed with Lily and her crochet club - I am hopeless at crochet.
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April xx
Posted by: April | April 04, 2008 at 22:16