I ended up giving Larkspur her birthday shawl a couple of days before her birthday. It was cold and snowy, and considering the fact that she saw her shawl blocking on the big desk in the living room, it was silly not to go ahead and let her have it. She’s been walking around with it around her shoulders ever since. I’m good about letting my kids wear their handknits and not worrying too much about them getting ruined. But, I did ask Larkspur to mostly keep the shawl indoors because she has a tendency to fling things around and we have lots of thorny greenbriar and blackberry plants. At some point I questioned myself on why I was knitting an adult sized shawl for an eight year old, but Larkspur loves how big it is. She says she’ll have it forever.
It’s beautiful! Well done!!
Precioso, el color es muy apropiado y la niña tiene una cara de entusiasmo¡¡¡, besos desde España
Absolutely beautiful! I agree with Erin above, she is the most confident 8 year old shawl-wearer I have ever seen. What a perfect gift for her and such beautiful photos too. Mel x
ginny that is gorgeous work!! to become a family heirloom for sure 🙂
your knitting inspires me so! i’m always amazed how much you can get done!! it takes me months (and sometimes years) to do shawls.
It’s a very beautiful shawl and the color is yummy.
Your daughter and the shawl you made are very beautiful. I happened upon your blog today when I saw the title of this post is Birthday Terra. My name is Terra so I had to come take a peek, and now I am following you via bloglovin.
Gosh Larkspur looks like you Ginny! Her shawl is lovely! I hope she does have it forever xx
Lovely & sweet <3
Awwww so sweet and I think you made the right choice! She will love it forever!
I wish I had learned how to knit when I had little ones. Oh, the darling things I could have knit for them! Now I’m knitting in middle-age for my great-nieces and nephews and future grandchildren. (And I hope they don’t say, “Oh no, not another one of grandma’s knits). Larkspur is a lucky girl.
Just beautiful, I’ve been itching to make a shawl once my other two projects are finished and have been browsing patterns, I think this one will go on my list!
she is wrapped in love 🙂 Great shawl and I love how big and roomy it is for her to wear forever!!
The shawl is so so beautiful! She must just feel so special and grown up.
So, so, so pretty! I love the pattern and the color and seeing your girl enjoying her coziness!
I love every single one of those pictures.
that 4th photo down is straight out of a magazine! and the shawl is lovely, i’m sure she’ll have it for many birthdays to come.
Wo beautiful!!! Just love it!
Just loved that she said that she’ll have it forever 🙂
That is so sweet, so beautiful and I love that she adores it so.
Its absolutely beautiful!!!You are right,she will have it forever and it will fit forever. why put all that time and love into something she would outgrow.It perfect!!What a good mom!!!!:)
Oh my a true labor of love. The lovely shawl will always be a special treasure. I made several several items for my daughter but alas they were lost in Katrina, along with everything she had. However she survived (got out in a boat) and I shall try and do a few other treasures . Katrina was such a life eye opener for what is important. The most important “things” are within us and not replaceable. But a few tears have been shed. Larkspur will have the shawl worn to a frazzle before too long.
Jere
Beautiful. I certainly looks like she loves it.
Such a beautiful birthday gift!!! I love how your little girl already loves wearing shawls at 8 years old!
It is beautiful!!! I am so glad she loves it. How could she not love a hand knit made just for her! That is one of my all time favorite patterns.
Oh my! Beautiful and forever!!
… such a beautiful young lady! How wonderful you are mama to knit such a treasure! Beautiful all around!
Blessings,
Samantha Disch {Wild Maple Wool}
Ginny, that color looks so beautiful on Larkspur. And your handiwork is flawless.
Beautiful pictures! Beautiful shawl! Beautiful girl!!
Just beautiful! The color is so happy and yet soft at the same time. Such a great idea to knit her an adult-sized shawl. She looks so cozy and warm bundled up in it, like she is getting a big hug from her mama every time she wears it. 🙂
Lovely!
I love love all your knitting recommendations and bookmark everyone on Ravelry…I even try to send to the US for the yarn as we don’t have some of the yarns here in the UK.
Beautiful! These images are lovely and look like they could have been taken from a Laura Ingalls Wilder page.
She’s a natural with that shawl it suits her perfectly!
It’s so so beautiful on her. You inspire me Ginny…..I must learn how to make a shawl.
Beautiful!
that’s really nice! I think that when you as Mother make something handmade for your kids, it’s like they are wearing your love and taking it with them! It’s really lovely and a great colour! Makes my heart smile! Have a blessed day!
It’s beautiful!!!! And it suits her so well too. That fourth photo down is gorgeous – girl, shawl, sunlight!
She WILL have it forever. It’s beautiful and I hope you can picture her wearing it for many years to come. That’s why we knit, right!?
That magenta is just beautiful! I think about making shawls but I’ve never worn one, it’s just not the fashion anymore so I’m not in the habit of it.
It is beautiful. She picked a perfect color. She’ll be able to wear it for years. Well done!
Oh my! How romantic! I would have felt like a princess at her age with so lovely a scarf!
Aw, so sweet! and a great colour. Isn’t it wonderful when little ones appreciate hand knits?!
Gorgeous! She looks so cozy wrapped up in her big shawl—like I always imagine Laura looking when she wraps up in Ma’s big shawl to go outside in the cold. 🙂 xo
It’s beautiful! And she obviously loves it. I love how it just wraps her like a big hug.
It’s perfect for you beautiful girl. An adult shawl is perfect, she will grow and she’ll be able to wear it forever!
It’s so beautiful! I love these photos too.
Absolutely beautiful – and a great color chosen by Larkspur! She looks darling wearing it and I am sure it will be cherished for many years! You are a good mom!
Aaw. How sweet Larkspur looks with the shawl. You make me want to learn to knit.
The shawl turned out beautifully! That colorway is just perfect for that pattern.
Thank you! And I would have never picked that color. Larkspur has a much better eye than I do!
Oh Ginny! It’s beautiful. I saw her and the first thing that went through my mind was “now there’s a girl destined to wear shawls.” I’m sure she’s right, she will have it (and wear it!) forever.
Thank you! And yes, it’s funny because she seems way more natural wearing a shawl than I feel wearing one.