Hugo and I went to
Orkney for two weeks last year. We rented a cottage, which turned out brilliantly.
We fell in love with the wild and dramatic landscape, and fantasised about having a tiny cottage to visit, all our own.
There are many islands you can visit, all with their own merits.
North Ronaldsay was one we visited, it was an adventure that started with a ride in a six-seater airplane.
Wild sheep live on the island, surviving on seaweed! They do get sheared, and their fleece is spun into yarn.................
............. of which I bought some.
The shop in Kirkwall I bought this from, was selling patterns to go with the yarn, so I decided that while we were in Orkney, it would be charming to knit a scarf with locally produced wool............... this
Elizabeth Lovick pattern was just the ticket,(a free download for you there). It comes from Elizabeth Lovick's
'Northern Lace' website.
I knitted this 'Cat's Paw' scarf pattern, by Elizabeth Lovick, throughout our two week stay. It was my first attempt at knitting lace, and I enjoyed it enormously. A few people from my weekly knitting circle, have knitted this very successfully using Alpaca yarn. It's one of those patterns that a photograph never does justice to, but it looks fabulous on the wearer.
It looks particularly fabulous on Ellie and Douglas.
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Hugo and I went to Orkney for two weeks last year. We rented a cottage, which turned out brilliantly.
We fell in love with the wild and dramatic landscape, and fantasised about having a tiny cottage to visit, all our own.
There are many islands you can visit, all with their own merits.
North Ronaldsay was one we visited, it was an adventure that started with a ride in a six-seater airplane.
Wild sheep live on the island, surviving on seaweed! They do get sheared, and their fleece is spun into yarn.................
............. of which I bought some.
The shop in Kirkwall I bought this from, was selling patterns to go with the yarn, so I decided that while we were in Orkney, it would be charming to knit a scarf with locally produced wool............... this Elizabeth Lovick pattern was just the ticket,(a free download for you there). It comes from Elizabeth Lovick's 'Northern Lace' website.
I knitted this 'Cat's Paw' scarf pattern, by Elizabeth Lovick, throughout our two week stay. It was my first attempt at knitting lace, and I enjoyed it enormously. A few people from my weekly knitting circle, have knitted this very successfully using Alpaca yarn. It's one of those patterns that a photograph never does justice to, but it looks fabulous on the wearer.
It looks particularly fabulous on Ellie and Douglas.
it looks fantastic, and lovely to have something that reminds you of a great holiday!
what do you do at your knitting circle? well apart from knit - I mean do you have demonstrations, or lessons, or is it more casual?
Posted by: driftwood | January 18, 2008 at 11:09 AM
That's a lovely idea and even though it looks delightful on you...I can't help but go ahhhh at your two furry friends ;)
Posted by: Tracy | January 18, 2008 at 12:47 PM
It is a lovely scarf and so are your dogs! Thank you for the slipper pattern. :)
Posted by: Lin | January 18, 2008 at 02:06 PM
damn you! :) the picture of the dogs just made me drop my laptop into my lap. arrgh they're too damn cute! love it. and the wool is such a lovely shade, m-mmm-mm
Posted by: hazeljoy | January 18, 2008 at 06:12 PM
That scarf and those dogs are soooooo gorgeous!
Posted by: Liz | January 18, 2008 at 10:58 PM
Aw....! They look so earnestly appreciative. :)
Jen
Posted by: Jen | January 19, 2008 at 12:12 AM
Thankyou for the links. I'd love to go up there myself. What time of year would you say was best? Sweet pups!
Posted by: Tricia Garrett | January 20, 2008 at 11:08 AM
Well Ellie & Douglas xx What ever next...
Your own PK (PERSONAL KNITTER)...and
All wrapped up in " Cats Paw "...!!!
Have you told Cuddy?
This could be the next "Must Have"
at Crufts...{:>)
Posted by: RI | January 20, 2008 at 03:04 PM
the scarf is really beautiful (so are the dogs!)
Posted by: Christine | January 20, 2008 at 06:15 PM
Great scarf! Thanks for the link.
I'm so happy to see Ellie and Douglas again!
Posted by: Paula | January 21, 2008 at 08:05 PM
those dogs!! I love em, especially in this beautiful scarf. You knit dreamy things Vanessa, I am afraid my tension would let me down badly on this!! How do you get tension right? is it just practice?
Posted by: Sarah | February 02, 2008 at 05:35 PM