I was so excited to discover Ruth Marshall‘s unique fiber work last year! She elevates knitting to a higher level. I have never seen anything like what she does. It is not only what you see, but the research that goes behind the animal that she chooses to work with. Each piece tells a story.
After years of working at the Bronx Zoo in a studio just a few feet behind the Snow Leopard exhibit, Marshall hand knit the pelt of IVY – one of the majestic and vocal felines who happened to be her neighbor. IVY was the first Big Cat Marshall knitted.
IVY 2006 ↓
Photos © Ruth Marshall
Do you want to see this amazing work in person?
Ruth Marshal will be showing her pieces at the Australian Consulate-General in NYC.
I wish that I could be there for the opening!
Below is a book about Ruth’s work. I got my copy last year. You can click on it to purchase one.
Have a wonderful Friday and a great weekend!
Elsita 🙂
I’m a knitter myself, but I can’t even begin to imagine doing something like this! Wow! You always come up with the most interesting things to highlight (to say nothing of your own amazing work).
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Hi Charlotte!
I wish that I knew how to knit.
That’s an area where I feel like a kindergardener 🙂
When I saw this work for the first time I could not believe it. It must be even more beautiful in person.
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That’s just crazy. I cannot believe her knits. Yeah, thanks for sharing this. And like Charlotte wrote above, I really love seeing what you share. Very fun and inspiring.
Thanks a lot, Melissa! 🙂
Elsa Mora recently posted..Ruth Marshall’s Amazing Knits.
I have a passap and Brother machine to sell both have ribbers, The passap was used only once and I made a v necked sweater for my late husband.Can you tell me where I can sell them ? I am now 85 years old and my arns get very tired so I haven’t used them for several years. The Brother machine I made a babt layette blanket and all and I also made me a 2 piece dress it is the small needle machine I also have a bulky in a brother but I think my daughter wants it . The Brother that I have to sell is a Brother930machine. allare in perfect condition.Please let me hear from you,thanks Regina Burton in Leavenworth, Kansas
All stuff are Great with your Own Creativity i love this kind of peoples who believe in hard work and creative person and Knitter fun and Inserting Idea.first picture Looks like Big cats hu ha ha i was scared to see first time…but all are superb…
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