As we are all part of nature we feel the quickening in early Spring, a tingling of life force awakening inside us, a desire to rampage into newness. I wonder if like the sap in plant stems that is suddenly rising and full of vigour, we too have this response in our bodies.
All things seem possible and bright. Lambs are calling in the fields around me. Mama sheep are answering. Sunny daffodils bow low in the wind. Pale green shoots are appearing everywhere.
And now INNER WILD puts out new shoots. New this Spring, INNER WILD knitting patterns allow you to easily create your own INNER WILD garments.
I am in Spring-Tide-flow of writing up patterns. This is a slowish process involving translating scribbles from 4 of my knitting journals into something understandable to others and triple proof-reading. Discover the first 5 of many INNER WILD knitting patterns on Etsy, INNER WILD and Ravelry now. JOY!
Stomping our boots on the rocks to shake off the first snow flurries, taking too-quick breaths that burn and tickle our lungs making us laugh and love the way the clean, sharp frosty air makes our bodies feel tingly and zingy. Wrapped in warm and nurturing hand knitted loveliness our hearts are warm too on …
As the wind rises and the summer sunlight begins to fade my fingers are enjoying the rustic textures of Hebridean wool and minimally-processed Shetland wool pressed against deer antler bone and ram horn toggles and buttons. “The tactile delight of rough, rustic wool and smooth bone.” The flowing shapes of found deer antler tips, always …
Ready for some easy summer knits? Be inspired! Wild zinging colours take over the machair near the sea – purple and yellow, bold and beautiful. Summer serenity make the heart glad. Sun shines on corn marigold flowers near the potato plots and freckles on faces. Twilight bring a hush of chilliness and we wrap ourselves …
Spring: quickening creativity
As we are all part of nature we feel the quickening in early Spring, a tingling of life force awakening inside us, a desire to rampage into newness. I wonder if like the sap in plant stems that is suddenly rising and full of vigour, we too have this response in our bodies.
All things seem possible and bright. Lambs are calling in the fields around me. Mama sheep are answering. Sunny daffodils bow low in the wind. Pale green shoots are appearing everywhere.
And now INNER WILD puts out new shoots. New this Spring, INNER WILD knitting patterns allow you to easily create your own INNER WILD garments.
I am in Spring-Tide-flow of writing up patterns. This is a slowish process involving translating scribbles from 4 of my knitting journals into something understandable to others and triple proof-reading. Discover the first 5 of many INNER WILD knitting patterns on Etsy, INNER WILD and Ravelry now. JOY!
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