I live by scotlands west highland way where i love writing knitting. I wont be getting the highland knits book roving crafters. It is guaranteed to be well written, and i was taken with the fact that in the video of her talk about it to was it. A knitting related article discussing knitting and crochet books of 2018. These 16 simple, enduring designs will have you stylishly covered no matter what place, or time, you call home. Shop for all books by renowned british knitting pattern designer kate davies. Kate davies loves hat knitting, and when she developed milarrochy tweed a yarn named after one of her favourite loch lomond locations she knew it was time to create a book of hat design, so kate invited twelve friends to join her in the challenge of creating a range of hats. Knitting and crochet pattern books tribe yarns, london. Call 07746 298308 during shop hours for remote knitting support and wool consultations. The west highland way milarrochy tweed inspired by islay inspired by islay the book of haps awardwinning scottish publishing and design read more books yarn kits knitwear gifts. Kate davies the west highland way book wool warehouse. The west highland way is a collaborative project between kate davies and tom barr. Why not turn these pages to walk, read and knit with kate and tom open up this book, join them on their journey, and make your own west highland way.
Bobbles and tudors, thistles and sunflowers headknits. Well take a short train journey to milngavie, where well drop off our bags, and then we start our west highland way tour. Self guided walking holidays on the west highland way, including all maps, comprehensive route notes, accommodation and luggage transfer. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Ps if you are a yarn or bookstore interested in stocking west highland way or any other of our. The west highland way published 2018 from kate davis. The staff are very pleasant and helpful and the service is excellent. In this collaborative creative project they celebrate their home, their workplace, and the landscape which inspires them every day. This obsession has led to the joy we find in watching others learning, and also becoming obsessed and passionate about yarn, and the gorgeous.
Fair isle knitting, baby knitting, kate davies designs, knitting designs. I live by scotlands west highland way where i love writing knitting, and walking in the wonderful landscapes that surround me. Kate davies and tom barr live by scotlands bestloved. Come by the shop to browse the latest books as well as our older favorites. Each of the beautifully photographed areas has a piece of knitwear which was inspired by that specific part of the west highland way. The promotional pictures came filtering in to my email and they were about what i expected. This book is written by a knitter who has walked the west highland way, and. Kate davies library collection of knitting books the.
Nothing can compare to the beauty that this path crosses. West highland way the 5th knitting pattern arrived this week. I hesitated for a while, and then ordered kate davies new book, about her stroke. Kate davies lives on scotlands west highland way where she loves writing, knitting, and walking in the wonderful landscapes of the area. Why not turn these pages to walk, read and knit with kate and tom. The west highland way kate davies and tom barr live by scotlands bestloved longdistance walking route. She has published several phenomenally popular knitting books, including yokes, colours of shetland, inspired by islay and the book of haps. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Im rather proud of this collection of thirteen patterns, five of which use our wonderful new milarrochy tweed yarn the craigallian hat and mittens the strathendrick pullover the coinneach cardigan and the shieling blanket the collection also includes four patterns in our original ownbrand yarn.
The west highland way by kate davies twelve designs by kate davies, inspired by by scotlands bestloved longdistance walking route. Kates words and designs are accompanied by toms stunning photography, depicting the west highland way in all seasons of the year. See more ideas about knitting, knitting patterns and kate davis. This book by kate davis and tom barr, is inspired by the scotlands best loved long distance walking route. Experience solitude as you hike through spectacular glens, revel in the welcoming hum of a highland pub, visit islands where land and sea become a vivid patchwork, and walk some of. Kate began by creating a collection of twelve hand knit designs, each with its own distinctive story to tell. Models that looked vaguely like the lead actress showing off knit wear against a backdrop of wild and beautiful country. Inspired by outlander, the romantic tale of time travel and adventure, highland knits is a rustic, yet sophisticated collection of quickto knit projects. Im really excited to finally be able to share this project, which has occupied the majority of my knitting and designing year thus far. The projects range in level of difficulty but there are stitch guides and other visual aids to help you get through it. The croft shetland tweed pattern book west yorkshire spinners sold out.
Building off the popularity of the outlander book series over 20 million copies sold to date and the new starz network tv series averaging 5 million viewers an episode, this collection of 20 knitting projects inspired by the characters and costumes of the. An invaluable guide to planning and walking the west highland way. Although starting close to glasgow, you are quickly walking through open countryside. Printed and bound in scotland paperback please note. Our new west highland way book has just been published. The west highland way stretches 96 miles 154 km from milngavie to fort william. West highland way walking tour wilderness scotland. The book covers the entire west highland way, divided into walkable sections. Kate davies designs just recieved this book cant wait to try some of the patterns. Knitting books knitting kits knitting designs west highland way kate dress walking routes glasgow landscape beautiful the inspired by islay club is now open for preorder. The west highland way is a long distance walking route of just under a hundred miles that travels from milngavie in the south to fort william read more buachaille, knitting, landscape, milarrochy tweed, photography, scotland, tweed, walking, west highland way knitting, milarrochy tweed, west highland way, west highland way club 75 comments.
Description book specs the brand by kate davies knit, read, walk. The west highland way with kate davies and tom barr youtube. This year, for example, the format proved popular with jen and jim arnallcullifords a year of techniques book and optional knitting kit, and the yearly neighbourhood sheep society best of british club is returning for 2018. Kate has created a collection of twelve hand knit designs inspired by the west highland way. Open up this book, join them on their journey, and make your own west highland way. Each book contains a code for accessing your ravelry download of the books patterns. West highland way knit read walk by kate davies view on kate davies designs crochet workshop learn how to crochet with 20 inspiring. Buachaille by kate davies designs convent and chapel.
Kate davies and tom barr live by scotlands bestloved longdistance walking. Of course they are made differently than the instructions ive. West highland way is exactly the kind of book weve come to expect from davies. So i was quite looking forward to highland knits pattern book. I downloaded the pattern and looked at how her bobbles are made. Kate davies and tom barr live by scotlands bestloved longdistance walking route. From the outskirts of glasgow it winds for 96 miles 154. Walking tours in scotland walking in scotland macs. Top 50 knitting blogs uk to follow in 2020 knitting. There is a wonderful stitch glossary and stitch abbreviation page to help you understand the stitches and stitch abbreviations. We have always found the restaurant to be very welcoming to the group. Find all the information you need to immerse yourself into the wild landscapes of scotland and the countrys best loved long distance walking route.
One beautiful tweedy yarn, thirteen talented designers, fifteen fabulous heids. Scotland, united kingdom about blog you can read pieces exploring a wide range of topics in textile history and design from kate, and enjoy recipes photography and tutorials from tom. Milngavie to fort william scottish long distance route uk longdistance trails series. A walking tour in scotland immerses you in the very fabric of this wild and varied country. It is not a knitting book and does not contain knitting patterns. The west highland way passes through some of the most spectacular scenery in all of britain. West highland way scotlands best loved long distance.
Today youll meet your guide at glasgow queen street station at 8. Of course they are made differently than the instructions ive been. It takes the west highland way in scotland as the starting point for knitwear design. The west highland way kate davies tribe yarns, london. Kate began by creating a collection of twelve handknit designs, each with its.
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