Simply knitting baby knitting knitting ideas knitting patterns kate davies designs kate davis west highland way fair isle pattern digital pattern ravelry. Kate davies suffered a stroke at age 36, caused by a previously undiagnosed heart defect. The kdd shop stocks kate s books, yarns, and kits shipped worldwide at very reasonable rates. She has published several phenomenally popular knitting books, including yokes, colours of shetland, inspired by islay and the book of haps. West highland way by kate davies kate davies bucher. And of course, and most importantly, completing the west highland way. The west highland way passes through some of the most spectacular scenery in all of britain. Kate davies library collection of knitting books the.
Polly leonard sat down with kate to find out when knitting helped her to regain her strength, and discover a newfound creative life. The west highland way with kate davies and tom barr. Anna macquarrie gaelic editing and nic blackmore book design and layout. Discover scotlands best loved longdistance walking route with kate davies and tom barr. The west highland way kate davies and tom barr live by scotlands bestloved longdistance walking route. 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 ootlier dathan pullover kit. The 152km route passes along the east of loch lomond, the largest expanse of fresh water in britain, and across.
Inspired by the landscape of her home, kate has created a rich and diverse collection of designs, each with its. Depart fort william me at the end of the west highland way in fort william. This book by kate davis and tom barr, is inspired by the scotlands best loved long distance walking route. Scotland and the west highland way scotland is truly a nation of plenty, and the west highland way is the perfect way to experience its staggering beauty. There are two options for the club available and its the first that has limited numbers. She has a doctorate in 18th century history and was a professor until she had a major stroke on february 1 2010 at age 36 that took away function on the entire left side of her body, ended her academic career, and had her. Kate began by creating a collection of twelve handknit designs, each with its own distinctive story. Kate davies lives on scotland s west highland way where she loves writing, knitting, and walking in the wonderful landscapes of the area. May tends to be one of the nicer months, apriloctober will be more pleasant that octobermarch. Tom barr live by scotlands bestloved longdistance walking route. Opened in 1980, the west highland way was scotlands first long distance route and remains the most popular, with more than 15,000 walkers tackling it each year.
In this collaborative creative project they celebrate their home, their workplace and the landscape that inspires them every day. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The west highland waykate davies and tom barr live by scotlands bestloved longdistance walking route. The west highland way by kate davies wild and woolly. Top uk knitting rss feeds uk knitting sites feedspot. At the age of 36, her life changed forever when she suffered a stroke. May 04, 2018 kate davies newest book is in the shop. The west highland way by kate davies twelve designs by kate davies, inspired by by scotlands bestloved longdistance walking route. The west highland way is a collaborative project between kate davies and tom barr. You can expect four seasons in one day in scotland. 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. The company has now grown to manufacture our own brands of yarn, publish popular books, and create collections of designs for handknitters, all inspired by scotlands rich textile history and heritage. Kate began by creating a collection of twelve handknit desig.
The club is called west highland way, in homage to her local landscape, and goes on sale worldwide at the kate davies online shop on friday 17th november at 10am. Handywoman is about that stroke and its aftermath of recovery. Kate davies lives on scotlands west highland way where she loves writing, knitting, and walking in the wonderful landscapes of the area. It runs from milngavie, on the outskirts of glasgow, to fort william.
Top 50 knitting blogs uk to follow in 2020 feedspot blog. Yarn kate davies designs milarrochy tweed 70% wool. Gordon anderson additional photography and general inspiration. About site 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. Backpacking scotlands west highland way, the west highland. Rachel atkinson and jemima bicknell technical editing. West highland way kate davies kate davies and tom barr live by scotlands bestloved longdistance walking route. See more ideas about scotland, west highland way and fort william. Kate davies and tom barr live by scotlands bestloved longdi. Frequency 1 post day since may 2007 blog domain authority 29. Revel in your success, then climb ben nevis, the highest mountain in scotland if you still have the energy to spare or head to your next adventure. Kate davies library collection of knitting books the woolly.
Knit read walk the west highland way by kate davies. Strathendrick pattern by kate davies designs breien en. I founded my business in 2010, initially selling digital patterns and designs online. The west highland way book also benefits from the collaborative expertise of several of our friends. I live by scotlands west highland way where i love writing knitting, and walking in the wonderful landscapes that surround me. The west highland way published 2018 from kate davis. Let me just start by saying that this is probably the raddest hike i have ever done. Top 10 books about the scottish highlands and islands. The west highland way by kate davies jamieson and smith. Knitting season by kate davies designs convent and.
This modular blanket a welcome addition to any shieling, hut or summer house features a thistle motif, familiarly used on the signposts and way markers for scotlands west highland way. Kate began by creating a collection of twelve handknit designs. This pattern is part of kates new colours of shetland. Despite being smaller than the state of maine, scotland packs a disproportionate amount of rich history, dramatic geological features, rugged stretches of coastline, and engaging tradition not to mention. From the outskirts of glasgow it winds for 95 miles 152km along the wooded banks of loch lomond, across the wilderness of rannoch moor, over the mountains above glencoe to a dramatic finish at the foot of ben nevis britains highest mountain. Kates davies designs kate davies is a remarkable woman. The west highland way by kate davies fine fettle fibres. While recovering from her stroke, kate supported herself by designing digital patterns for handknitting, established an independent publishing company, and began to produce books that combined her skills as author and designer. The west highland way kate davies tribe yarns, london. While this is an intimate firstperson account, the chapter about her stroke begins with a second person narrator. Nov 16, 2017 kate is joining us for the first year of woollinn. Kate began by creating a collection of twelve handknit designs, each with its own distinctive story to tell. To date, we have produced fifteen books under the kdd and makadu imprints, all of which are available in our shop.
In this collaborative creative project, they celebrate their home, their workplace, and the landscape which inspires them every day. Kate began by creating a collection of twelve handknit designs, each with its own. The west highland way by kate davies designs convent and. In my essays you can read about the associations of this landscape with the scottish outdoor movement craigallian. In this collaborative creative project they celebrate their home, their workplace, and the landscape which inspires them every day. I began kate davies designs kdd creating digital patterns for hand knitters. Kate davies designs kdd was established by kate davies in 2010, when a stroke at the age of 36 ended her career as a literary academic. West highland way is the most famous hike in scotland and one of the best in the world. Despite being smaller than the state of maine, scotland packs a disproportionate amount of rich history, dramatic geological features, rugged stretches of coastline, and engaging tradition not to mention whisky within its bor. Kate began by creating a collection of twelve handknit designs, each with its. The west highland way kate davies kate davies designs book.
She has a doctorate in 18th century history and was a professor until she had a major stroke on february 1 2010 at age 36 that took away function on the entire left side of her body, ended her academic career, and had her wheelchair bound living in a brain injury unit in an edinburgh hospital for six months. The west highland way with kate davies and tom barr youtube. There is available food and lodging along this 57 day trek. Knitting season by kate davies designs convent and chapel. While recovering from her stroke, kate supported herself by designing digital patterns for handknitting, established an independent publishing company, and began to produce books that combined her skills as.
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