Whether I'm at home, or out on a long walk, I've always got some sort of knitting available incase I take a break.
If I don't have my knitting, or some crochet project, stowed away in my bag, I feel insecure and ill at ease. My theory is, the time I don't have some fibre project with me, will be the time I will be stuck waiting around with nothing to do. The very idea!
When this photo was taken, we'e been walking the dogs, and had stopped for a picnic. Then it was time to relax. Me with my knitting, Hugo reclining and watching the dogs didn't stray too far near the edge of the cliff.
Actually, I suppose Hugo wasn't really relaxing if he was having to watch the doggies, and take photographs of me, and fend off the loving but curious Douglas.
And sort out exactly what it was Ellie wanted badly enough, to stand directly infront of Hugo, giving him a long hard stare.
Maybe Ellie just wanted to carry on with the walk..................
Asking nicely probably had the desired effect.
We moved on.
Now the scarf is finished, and I love it. It's knitted in Noro Kureyon no.95. The pattern is from a little book titled, "Vogue Knitting, scarves, two", from their "on the go!" series. And it's the "rib and stripe" pattern.
I love the colours in this Noro yarn, they're so rich and vibrant, and this colorway has a lot of my favourite colour combination running through it, pink and green. Knitting with these variegated yarns is something I enjoy, because of the surprise element, never really knowing how it will turn out until it's knitted up. And Noro yarns are very luxurious. I think this wool gets softer the more you wash it, because it was bordering on being a tiny bit scratchy at first. I think the scarf season is almost coming to an end now .............................. ....................................................................................... What am I saying? I wear scarves all year round here in the North of England!
Hello. I have lurked reading your blog for some while now, but today's pictures are so gorgeous I just had to comment. Your whole blog is gorgeous!
Pipany xx
Posted by: Pipany | March 12, 2009 at 09:22 AM
you look like you should be in a magazine shoot in the cliff top picture, my out and about knitting seems to be restricted to the childrens swimming lessons, nothing like such a gorgeous location. love the look of that wool, I might have to treat myself........
Posted by: driftwood | March 12, 2009 at 09:55 AM
I adore 2-row Noro scarves, and this is one of the prettiest I've seen. Combining that with the gorgeous scenery (and the dogs of course!), and this is one of my favorites so far of your posts!
Posted by: Lindy | March 12, 2009 at 11:05 AM
Lovely - the cliffs and the sea, the yarn, the scarf, the doggies, you! And thanks to Hugo for capturing it all for us.
Posted by: Beth P | March 12, 2009 at 11:55 AM
Noro is my favorite yarn. Love the scarf!
Posted by: susand | March 12, 2009 at 01:06 PM
Oh my Lord, you are too cute. That photo looks like it's right of of a fashion knitting magazine! The cliff, oh my! The scarf is great, too, haha!
Posted by: elizabeth of course | March 12, 2009 at 01:25 PM
I love those pictures and I agree with all the above comments. You could publish your own knitting patterns and include those beautiful pictures! I love that green on you and the scarf is perfect. Again, you are so very talented and your blog is delightful.
Posted by: Marie Allen | March 12, 2009 at 01:39 PM
Great photos! Love Noro, oh, those fabulous colours!
Lisa
Knitty, Vintage and Rosy
Posted by: Lisa | March 12, 2009 at 02:29 PM
Wonderful scenery - what a great place to knit!
Beautiful scarf, I love pink and green together. I know what you mean about carrying a project with you, what else would I do in the doctor's waiting room, or waiting for my daughter at girl scouts!!!???
Posted by: miesmama | March 12, 2009 at 05:05 PM
Love the scarf - the colours are fab, it would look amazing with my green coat...hmmm, may have to have a go. I've never used Noro yarn - is it 2 different balls or a multi-coloured yarn?
Oh, and you look sooo cool on the cliff, needles in hand!
T x
Posted by: Dragonfly | March 12, 2009 at 08:22 PM
Awesome scarf, awesome view, awesome photos...just lovely...how lucky you are to live so close to the sea.
Posted by: cathleen | March 12, 2009 at 08:52 PM
lovely scarf, and what a gorgeous spot to be in.Looks like you all had a good time - am sure Hugo was enjoying taking the photos with such lovely models x
Posted by: Julie | March 13, 2009 at 01:43 PM
Hi there, I have read your blog for some time now but never commented, however, your scarf is just so gorgeous that I couldnt help myself. I had to laugh at your comment about wearing scarves all year round as I pretty much do the same, living here in Scotland. Have a lovely weekend - jacqui x
Posted by: JacquiMcR | March 13, 2009 at 06:16 PM
Lovely, lovely photographs and the scarf is so Beautiful. Gorgeous colours. I like your blog a lot.
Hope you have a great weekend x
Sumea
Posted by: sumea | March 13, 2009 at 11:18 PM
oh those dogs!! I love the scarf too, lovely colours and it goes very well with that wee green jacket that you are sporting. Hope that you and Hugo have a lovely time at the cottage and get a carriage with compartments in :-)
S xx
Posted by: rosepetaljam | March 15, 2009 at 09:10 AM