preparations

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I am not one for cleaning and tidying, but I rather enjoy preparing the campervan for a trip away. Probably the best part of this ritual is re-stocking the van’s small ‘library’ with appropriate maps, guides, and reading material.

Here’s an interesting read . . .

. . . with wonderful endpapers.

Ursula Venables plays an integral role in one of my current projects, and I’ll say more about her another time . . .

We are, of course, off to Shetland, where Tom will be behind the camera, and I shall be throwing umpteen shapes, wearing the garments from my new collection! I am very pleased with how everything is shaping up, and look forward to telling you all about it in due course.

More on our return!

K x

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40 responses to “preparations”

  1. effortlesszone Avatar
    effortlesszone

    I hope you’re having a superb time, and I look forward to hearing about the trip. I’ve been getting information from Shetland tourism channels for quite a while, in the hope that I’ll get there some time. Very tantalizing.

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  2. Josephine Tucci Avatar
    Josephine Tucci

    Kate – I just started your Blaithin pattern today and I am sooooo excited and wee bit scared. I’m learning some really great new techniques through your pattern. Thank you!!!!!! Have a lovely trip!

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  3. Nicole Avatar
    Nicole

    Oh, goodness, I’m so excited to see your new collection! Everything you do is so lovely :)

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  4. jeannettesmyth Avatar
    jeannettesmyth

    i know you’re very busy, but i wanted to call your attention to holroyd, i think her name is, on the MEND*RS conference blog tour. like you and felix she’s a phd knitter, and her academic work is about hacking and blagging stitches and patterns. fascinating.
    http://www.keepandshare.co.uk/blog/2012-08-03-000000/mendrs-blog-tour-2012

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  5. bizzilizzikelso Avatar
    bizzilizzikelso

    Have fun!

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  6. njalsdottir Avatar
    njalsdottir

    A wild night, hope you weren’t on the sea! But this morning it is calm, and we may get our steamer after all. Have fun in Shetland, our swallows are gathering already.

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  7. Kathy Avatar
    Kathy

    Of course you are off to Shetland just as we’re back and continuing our journey south to head home. Tonight we are in the Snowdonia forest, at some B&B that was just before a road accident. This twist of fate that caused us to turn around has us staying in perhaps our favorite place so far! Anyhoo, the ladies at the Shetland Textile museum gave me a handout for WoolWeek and I’m rather sorry that I won’t be able to go to any of your interesting chats. Thank you so much for your blog and the lovely images it showed of Shetland. My husband and I had a marvelous couple of days there and enjoyed exploring, heavily guided by ideas gleaned from your blog. I’ve picked out some yarn for a rather different color palette of caller herrin as well as a secret Christmas knit (hopefully this Christmas). We loved Edinburgh, Stirling, Leuchars and Lerwick, but I’ll admit that I believe the Scottish Highlands may have been my favorite. Safe travels!

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  8. Rebecca Avatar
    Rebecca

    I have never heard of a ‘broch’ ! The 20 Walks in Shetland looks enticing and, hopefully, we will be seeing lots of lovely photos soon. Perhaps you can point out a Scottish broch for those of us on the other side of the Atlantic!

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  9. Martha Avatar
    Martha

    Brochs of Scotland- hope you stop by Glenelg, where there is a very fine coffee shop run from a showmans wagon just beside the second Broch in glen beag- only a bit biased as I worked there earlier in the summer, but I think it just might be one of the most beautiful places in Scotland. and the coffee is really good!
    have a fine trip,

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  10. Diane Avatar
    Diane

    Can’t wait to see the pictures!

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  11. Mairead Avatar
    Mairead

    Love, love, love Shetland! Have a wonderful time.

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  12. Lois Morgan Avatar
    Lois Morgan

    I love how you organize! In a couple of weeks we are heading far into Quebec and now I will do some research beforehand.

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  13. Jules Avatar
    Jules

    So excited for you- and just a little jealous ; )

    Say a big hello to Shetland for me!

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  14. Nisse Avatar
    Nisse

    I wish you a lovely time. It must be great to see a big project like a pattern collection, coming together. Shooting pictures is probably one one of the nicest aspect of a collection to work on so I hope you have a great time in Shetland!

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  15. Cinnamon Avatar
    Cinnamon

    Oh I am so excited! Can’t wait to see. Have a good time!

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  16. susan Avatar
    susan

    OH, the anticipation!!! Enjoy.

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  17. Lydia Avatar
    Lydia

    Have a wonderful time – wear your new shapes with gusto!!!

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  18. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    Oh.. I’m so excited for you! Have a great time. I know you will !

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  19. Candice in Georgetown, ON, Canada Avatar
    Candice in Georgetown, ON, Canada

    Eeee-ha! Happy trails!

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  20. Tamara Avatar
    Tamara

    What a tease of a post. And—wow—what a book title!

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  21. caracolina23 Avatar
    caracolina23

    Exciting! I hope you have a great time and I’m really curious about your new creations!

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  22. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    It sounds as if you have an excellent “working vacation” planned, and look forward to hearing about it. I will keep my fingers crossed that you have good weather for photographs, hikes, and floral identification!

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  23. Deborah Avatar
    Deborah

    Have a wonderful trip and may the weather be perfect for the photos.

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  24. cliochronicles Avatar
    cliochronicles

    Last time my Scots-born hubby and I made a trip to Scotland he took along ‘A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland’ written in 1773 by Samuel Johnson and James Boswell … Am sure you must be familiar with it :) … A great read.

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  25. virginia Avatar
    virginia

    Can’t wait to see!

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  26. Diane Avatar
    Diane

    Have a wonderful trip and I can’t wait to see the new collection come alive!

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  27. Voie de Vie Avatar
    Voie de Vie

    Absolutely have fun, and can’t wait to see how it all comes together.

    And make certain Bruce gets in a few shots (if he’ll have it). He’s definitely a part of the tribe. :)

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  28. Andy Avatar
    Andy

    Ohhhhh can’t wait. Have fun.

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  29. gabrielaknits Avatar
    gabrielaknits

    I wish you a wonderful trip and a sunny days !

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  30. Morag Duller Avatar
    Morag Duller

    Looking forward to seeing the new designs x

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  31. knitsofacto Avatar
    knitsofacto

    A trip to Shetland, in a camper van, with Ursula Venable’s book to read … me, green? You betcha.

    Have a great trip Kate :)

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  32. Mary Anne Avatar
    Mary Anne

    Have a wonderful time. Might we be seeing Christie Johnstone in this collection?

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  33. kniterly Avatar
    kniterly

    Eagerly awaiting now :D

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  34. Ivy Black Avatar
    Ivy Black

    Have a fabulous trip, it sounds wonderful. Looking forward to seeing your new collection.
    x

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  35. Michelle Avatar
    Michelle

    I’m looking forward to seeing your collection! Can’t wait actually…

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  36. Flossie Arend (@flossieKNITS) Avatar
    Flossie Arend (@flossieKNITS)

    can’t wait to see the photos! Will this be an e-book or separate patterns?

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  37. Carrie Avatar
    Carrie

    Sounds like a great trip! Am looking forward to seeing you new collection very very much. Is Bruce going too?

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  38. majorknitter Avatar
    majorknitter

    Sounds like an idyllic journey. Have a wonderful time. Can’t wait to see the pictures upon your return.

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  39. Pirate Avatar
    Pirate

    Have a wonderful trip!

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  40. Anne, Milton, Ontario Avatar
    Anne, Milton, Ontario

    Have fun! Can’t wait to see the results!

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