Rejoicing in the colours of Spring, brown grasses turning golden and lining the corncrake’s new nest. Rudely fresh green grass takes over slopes and flat meadows. Robust leaves of Angelica poke from bare earth and make olive feather shapes. Bright pink buds of crab apple trees burst open with pale pink white flowers.
Homemade Harris Tweed trews, blossom blouse, Uist Wool Hebridean wool – Spring, warm and sunny today, cold, wild and windy the next. A permanent dragonfly on the chest of this Unfurled Bodice made as part of our dearheart KnitALong on Ravelry. The release of Ancestors Skirt and Ancestors Bodice.
The lengthening of days and the casting on of alpaca and cotton in pale pink. Dancing with the seasons colours, awakening to nature’s Springtime gifts, contemplating and reflecting and being part of it all.
Quiet contemplation and contentment. Short days and frosty nights. A coolness of light. The quietness of time spent observing, being aware, noticing the beauty in every tiny moment. I am knitting a sock on tiny needles with rustic 4 ply wool rough against my finger tips. Ice crystals slide down the window glass. Letting all …
A hydrangea cutting from last year decided to make Spring even more exciting by creating its first ever flower when nothing else bloomed in the garden. Brought indoors its single blossom came to be appreciated and admired all day long for weeks and weeks. Thanks to its beautiful influence this Spring I was drawn to …
The wind is howling, the rain is lashing our faces. Suddenly it is dark when last week it was light. Sunless days have arrived with Autumn. And we love it. The fire is lit and tended with care. Wool blankets and downy quilts warm our bodies while good company and laughter warm our hearts. Mellow …
Spring: awakening with nature
Rejoicing in the colours of Spring, brown grasses turning golden and lining the corncrake’s new nest. Rudely fresh green grass takes over slopes and flat meadows. Robust leaves of Angelica poke from bare earth and make olive feather shapes. Bright pink buds of crab apple trees burst open with pale pink white flowers.
Homemade Harris Tweed trews, blossom blouse, Uist Wool Hebridean wool – Spring, warm and sunny today, cold, wild and windy the next. A permanent dragonfly on the chest of this Unfurled Bodice made as part of our dearheart KnitALong on Ravelry. The release of Ancestors Skirt and Ancestors Bodice.
The lengthening of days and the casting on of alpaca and cotton in pale pink. Dancing with the seasons colours, awakening to nature’s Springtime gifts, contemplating and reflecting and being part of it all.
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