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We spent yesterday over in the East Neuk of Fife. The weather was coming-and-going, but we timed things right, and were lucky enough to enjoy a lovely sunny walk by the north side of the Firth. Spring is definitely on its way! When things clouded over, we popped into the Scottish Fisheries Museum, which, despite the (for me) disappointing lack of fishwives is still well-worth a visit.


. . .Victorian graffiti


. . . swooning figurehead

. . . appropriate knots

. . . gutting herring

. . .ganseys

. . . Pittenweem knitters / gutters

. . . jolly knitted fishy

Much food for thought.

Ah yes, I wonder what I could be wearing in that last photo? . . . More tomorrow!

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30 responses to “fishy”

  1. Caroline Avatar
    Caroline

    http://www.greatyarmouthpotteries.co.uk We have visited this pottery and museum a few times and amongst the pieces we have bought is a large vase with fishergirls on. I’d love a painting next! I love the atmosphere there !

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  2. Luci Avatar
    Luci

    I don’t know how I missed the hat you mentioned in this post. I love your blog and read it regularly. One reason I read it is, the interesting things and places you write about, and the second reason is, to check on you and keep up with your recovery. I happen to love the hat you spoke of, and the pictures of the hat convinced me to order the yarn from Alice Starmore, juuuuuuust in case you decide to write a pattern. Call me hopeful.

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  3. teggers Avatar
    teggers

    Despite living up the road from Anstruther for the past four years (sadly no longer) I somehow never managed to make it to the Fisheries museum. I’ll have to make a special stop on my next visit based on your description.

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  4. alison Avatar
    alison

    I love the East Neuk, I was in Crail last week, they have a copper cappon (smoked haddock) as the weathervane on the town hall! Then we went to Anstruther (as you must) for fish and chips. Last time I was in the Fisheries museum there was a fabulous exhibition of knitted stockings. Looking forward to the sweater…

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  5. theyarnyard Avatar
    theyarnyard

    I use the bottom of those two Tom Fool knots to tie my shoes. It stays “locked” better than a regular shoe-lace knot.

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  6. Caterine Avatar
    Caterine

    I cheated and had a look on your ravelry account… but I am still curious to learn more about your ‘what you are wearing in that last photo’.

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  7. Janet Avatar
    Janet

    Its funny how I can look at something for years literally and not see it. For the first time, when I looked at the charted herringbone pattern in your photo, I realized that it was herring bone! Up til now, that has simply been a textile pattern in my mind. Separating the words on the chart label and the context of your photo showed me!

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  8. frayedattheedge Avatar
    frayedattheedge

    A bit of trivia – I was in Anstruther in 1964 (on holiday with a neighbour’s family) when Jim Reeves died.

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  9. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    Love the sweater pic on Ravelry and waiting excitedly to hear story of the design. I need a new jumper…

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  10. Omajean Avatar
    Omajean

    Makes me long to travel and to knit colorful fish!!!

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  11. Pam G. Avatar
    Pam G.

    love the figurehead-she has a beautiful face…..and those knitters! Now i feel the tease of spring although crocus time is about a month away here. We currently have lot of snow that needs melting.
    Every time I read a new post I am more determined to travel to Scotland

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  12. Melly Avatar
    Melly

    I certainly want to know.

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  13. Margaret Avatar
    Margaret

    I can’t wait to see what you’ve been up to!

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  14. virginia Avatar
    virginia

    The sweater is amazing. Wonderful colors. (I peeked on Ravelry) I think it’s just about perfect, and my fingers are crossed that you’ll be whipping up a pattern! :)

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  15. Lydia Avatar
    Lydia

    A fishy frolic tale!! What will tomorrow bring?

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  16. Christina Avatar
    Christina

    Sounds like a lovely day. And even Crocusses!! Here (in Berlin) it’s still freezing.
    Love Christina

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  17. jeannette Avatar
    jeannette

    love the pittenweem ladies. their smiles. their waists.

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  18. Elizabeth Avatar
    Elizabeth

    Love this post, and fishy places, too. The last picture of you is marvelous.

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  19. Donyu Avatar
    Donyu

    The beauty of where you walk and wander takes my breath away.

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  20. Alex Avatar
    Alex

    Perhaps the Owls wanted to see the fish museum….I’m going with the Owls jumper but I think I may be wrong, yes?

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  21. Pamela Avatar
    Pamela

    ….must….knit….striped….fish……..

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  22. Andrea at Apples and Pears Avatar
    Andrea at Apples and Pears

    Very interesting. I love the figure head…gorgeous. x

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  23. Jessie Avatar
    Jessie

    Oh, I love the East Neuk! I often long to visit when something reminds me of my time in Scotland.

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  24. Sarah Avatar
    Sarah

    Or, if we’re on Ravelry, today!

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  25. penelope dubois Avatar
    penelope dubois

    I could just smell the sea air!! AAHHHH!! Have to get to the water, I only live about 40 min.s from it. Nice pictures!

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  26. josiekitten Avatar
    josiekitten

    Oh you tease! Great photo of the knitters.

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  27. Kessrien Avatar
    Kessrien

    Thank you so much for your inspiring blog. Looking forward to tomorrow!
    Kathrin

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  28. Charlotte Avatar
    Charlotte

    I loved my trip to the East Neuk a few years back. I think it’s time for a revisit. Yesterday it did feel as if spring was here – today it’s back to the wet and grey – oh well, time for knitting rather than walking ;-)

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  29. Kristin Avatar
    Kristin

    You were in Anstruther/Pittenweem and didn’t say ‘hello’?? *sadface*. Did you go to the chocolate shop in Pittenweem?

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    1. Katherine Avatar
      Katherine

      I was just about to comment about the chocolate shop! I love the East Neuk, it’s a very special place. And now my dad lives there so I can pretend I do too!

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