Anne Eunson’s artistry

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Kate Davies Designs
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What’s this? A fence?

A fence and a flowerbed?

Take a closer look . . . for this is no ordinary fence. . .

. . .this is a knitted fence . . .

. . . a Shetland lace fence, no less.

This beautiful and imaginative creation is the work of Anne Eunson of Hamnavoe, Burra. Anne loves lace knitting, and how better to express that affection than by completely wrapping one’s garden up in Shetland lace? The fence is fashioned from strong black twine (the same kind that is used to make fishing nets) and Anne knitted it up on specially adapted curtain poles. It took her about three weeks to knit enough lace to surround her front garden, using a 23 stitch repeat of a familiar Shetland lace pattern.

It kills me how the pattern is revealed so strongly, as if it were stretched around the garden on gigantic blocking wires. I gasped when I saw it and really think it is just about the most beautiful fence I’ve ever seen.

I love the way that the lace and Anne’s planting speak to and interact with one another, as the heads of daisies peak through the yarnovers. It is as if the flowers are wearing a shawl, and the shawl has been decorated with flowers. A knitterly Eden! Anne told me that she was really pleased with the finished fence, and says that she now has plans for further lacy additions to her garden. Watch this space, Shetland!

Thanks so much, Anne for your kind permission to write about your work and reproduce these photographs.

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211 responses to “Anne Eunson’s artistry”

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  2. Lori McClain Avatar
    Lori McClain

    Stunning!!!!

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  3. Alice Rockey Avatar
    Alice Rockey

    Would love to have the pattern. I so want to make this!

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    1. Monica Avatar
      Monica

      I believe the lace pattern is called Print o’ the Wave.

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    2. monicalwilson Avatar
      monicalwilson

      The lace pattern is called Print O’ the Wave.

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    3. anneeunson Avatar
      anneeunson

      The fence instruction are now available on Raverly

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    4. Lacey Bowen Avatar
      Lacey Bowen

      looks like this might be the pattern! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/annes-lace-fence

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  4. Mark Gallistel Avatar
    Mark Gallistel

    Wow, super cool!

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  5. Mark Avatar
    Mark

    Wow, super cool!

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  6. Cath Edwards Avatar
    Cath Edwards

    That’s stunning. You are a very tallented lady.
    Could I be very cheeky and ask if you know of a friend of mine that I lost touch with. Her name is Jane Pearson, her husband was a chiropodist named Alex and they had a son called David. They moved to Hamnavoe probably 30 years ago and I would love to get in touch with them again.
    Thanks xxx

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  7. Kathleen Holtorp Avatar
    Kathleen Holtorp

    Absolutely
    S P E C T A C U L A R !!!
    Thank you for sharing your unique art. I 💜 it!

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  8. Kathleen Holtorp Avatar
    Kathleen Holtorp

    Absolutely
    S P E C T A C U L A R !!!
    Thank you for sharing your unique art. I 💜 it!

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  9. Jacquie Avatar
    Jacquie

    What a wonderful way to show off your talent.

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  10. Pam Stearns Avatar
    Pam Stearns

    Wow. I’m speechless (not really I keep saying WOW…
    I see a great project in my future.
    Thank you Anne from Southern California

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  11. Vic Avatar
    Vic

    Spectacular in concept and execution!

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  12. Mary Murphy Avatar
    Mary Murphy

    Tis Beautiful!!!

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    1. Joy Engleson Avatar
      Joy Engleson

      This is stunning. There are such talented people in this world and this lady is one of them. Beautiful.

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  13. mctehan@hotmail.com Avatar
    mctehan@hotmail.com

    Anne, this fence brings so much joy and beauty into our world in such a magnificent way … in deep gratitude for your gift to us all to ponder in awe! Bless you. Mary from Australia

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    1. Victoria Adams Avatar
      Victoria Adams

      I’m just in total awe of this magnificent work! Such dedication and made out of such a simple thing. The thing fishing nets are made of. So very beautiful!

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    2. Cindyjkars Avatar
      Cindyjkars

      Oh my goodness, how I love your creativity, so very unique! What a special lady, thank you for sharing!

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  14. Dana G Avatar
    Dana G

    Absolutely brilliant!!!! Your work is gorgeous ‼️ I would love to work your pattern if you are sharing!!

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    1. anneeunson Avatar
      anneeunson

      Instructions for fence is now available on Raverly

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      1. Char Patton Avatar
        Char Patton

        I can’t find it on Raverly. so you have a link? or a name of the pattern? Knit or crochet?

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  15. Terry Avatar
    Terry

    You are FABULOUS !!!!!! 💗

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    1. Anne Eunson Avatar
      Anne Eunson

      Pattern is available from Anne Eunsons Raverly store

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  16. wendybe1 Avatar
    wendybe1

    Pattern please. I’d like to try this in hemp yarn. I’d love the pattern as this is exactly what I’ll need to protect the plants from my chooks

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  17. Jean Klein Avatar
    Jean Klein

    Such an incredible work of art! You’re imagination is mind blowing Anne. My mind is stuck on the three week timeline! I would so love to see this creation but I’m soooo far away. My friends daughter lives in Scotland so I can dream! Bless you Anne for creating an amazing backdrop for th Creators Masterpiece!

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  18. Beth White Avatar
    Beth White

    So, does she sell any of her work? I sure would be interested.

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    1. Ashley Avatar
      Ashley

      I would, too! My Dad’s favorite pastime is gardening; this would be a great present!

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  19. Pamela Gross Avatar
    Pamela Gross

    An amazing achievement

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  20. Joanne Barwise Avatar
    Joanne Barwise

    I love this fence. Is there any chance that you have the pattern available in print?

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    1. Carla small Avatar
      Carla small

      I would think any lace pattern would work. The nylon cord the lobsterman use here in Maine would be perfect for this project. I am going to give it a try because I have a couple of spools in white. All I need are gigantic needles.

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      1. D S Smith Avatar
        D S Smith

        Sadly Plastic/s are not a nice option… Maybe some good Hemp/String or UV treated similar..but please no Nylon/Plastic as it just adds to the awful pollution that ‘kills and destroys’…. I’m loving this creation but naturally choosing environmentally friendly Thread is even a Key choice.. :-)

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      2. drofmit4108 Avatar
        drofmit4108

        The knitting needles are modified curtain poles… simple to make!
        But I echo D S Smith’s comment, below, please…. no plastics… please use natural waxed string…. thin cord.

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    2. Kim Schroeder Avatar
      Kim Schroeder

      Oh Yes. I’d love the pattern as well.

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  21. Reneelynn Avatar
    Reneelynn

    Just think this is so beautiful!!!!!

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    1. Eileen Shepherd Avatar
      Eileen Shepherd

      Beautiful, I’d love to have a go at it

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      1. Em Avatar
        Em

        Absolutely brilliant!! Thank you so much for sharing your artistry with us!

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  22. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    So the leaf motif I see. I absolutely love it!

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  23. hudsonvalleygardens Avatar
    hudsonvalleygardens

    It looks absolutely lovely. Thank you for showing me this :)

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  25. awestruck09 Avatar
    awestruck09

    I love this! What a unique idea. Thanks for sharing!

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  26. Nicky Avatar
    Nicky

    Wonderful! I’ve always felt that we could vastly improve on chain-linked fencing!

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  27. Suzanne Lyke Avatar
    Suzanne Lyke

    I am at a loss for words to describe how I feel about this amazing fence. It’s one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen, I truly wish I had thought of this for my garden when I was younger. The esthetic beauty of it is so special. I awoke to a friends chat suggestion that I check out your site and I am so happy I did, what a lovely way to start a spring morning in Michigan after our hard winter.

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  28. Tina Avatar
    Tina

    this is beautiful and amazing and inspiring!

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  30. Charlotte Avatar
    Charlotte

    Just curious as to how your knitted fence has held out for these few years? It sure is gorgeous. Being a knitter and having knitted a few things with lace patterns I can appreciate the time and labour that has gone into your work of art!

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    1. Anne Eunson Avatar
      Anne Eunson

      It’s been in situ for 3 yrs now and it’s just as it was. Glad you like it.

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      1. Maureen Byrne Avatar
        Maureen Byrne

        Stunning and creative, thanks for letting it be seen worldwide!

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      2. Nancy Haley Avatar
        Nancy Haley

        H Anne. Love the fence could yo put a link so I give it to a friend who loves things like this
        Nancy

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      3. Sharon Winton Avatar
        Sharon Winton

        Truly beautiful work! You are very creative, talented and an inspiration! Hoping now to do something similar in my yard….what size twine did you use? Waxed? What diameter were your needles? Thank you!

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    2. Anne Eunson Avatar
      Anne Eunson

      It’s been in situ for 3yrs now and is just as it was. Glad you like it.

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      1. Margaret Bates Avatar
        Margaret Bates

        Hello Anne. I absolutely love your fence, and am inspired to make something similar in crochet (my knitting is of the knit 1, purl 1, drop 1 variety!). My neighbour teaches DT and has offered to make me a crochet hook. Could you please tell me what gauge/ size/ weight of fishing twine you used? Thank you. Kind regards, Margaret

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    3. Bonnie Avatar
      Bonnie

      Finally, someone asked the question I’ve been looking for. Tje fence is gorgeous but I’d be crying if it deteriorated due to weather and sunlight.

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  31. Devbi Avatar
    Devbi

    Beautiful!

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  32. boocatbutterbee Avatar
    boocatbutterbee

    I wonder if broom-handles would work as needles?

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  33. Helen Outen Avatar
    Helen Outen

    beautiful

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  34. Anne England Avatar
    Anne England

    You have taken my breath away.

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  35. Lou Ann Avatar
    Lou Ann

    Could animals, like rabbits for example, chew through this strong, black twine? That would be too much work if so although it is so exquisite that I would love to have one in my yard.

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  36. stormarela Avatar
    stormarela

    Reblogged this on tangleknot and commented:
    This is a beautiful way to incorporate knitting into your environment. I wouldn’t call it knit graffiti at all, but it is very closely related. A garden fence knit out of twine. Simply beautiful!

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  37. Nina Avatar
    Nina

    Is there a pattern for this fence?? Or some guidance on how to make it?? Gorgeous!!

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    1. Shirley Evans Avatar
      Shirley Evans

      Yes I would but a pattern for sure. Please share. Would like very nice at my barn.

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    2. Rachael Patten Avatar
      Rachael Patten

      You could use any lace pattern you like, really. You’d just have to adjust your gauge… a lot! Love it, so unique!

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  38. woodlousehousePat Mason Avatar
    woodlousehousePat Mason

    Just fabulous! So original.

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  39. Licia Araujo Miau Avatar
    Licia Araujo Miau

    Whats that! I loved it :-)

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  40. Deborah Keep Avatar
    Deborah Keep

    Stunning fence surrounding a lovely garden……….Please pass on my congratulations on a stunning idea beautifully executed

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  41. Nikki Andrews Avatar
    Nikki Andrews

    As if I don’t have enough to knit every winter…now I want to make one of these!

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  42. mltai Avatar
    mltai

    wow, what size needle did you use–must be quite a handful

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    1. Anne Eunson Avatar
      Anne Eunson

      It was a curtain pole which a friend of mine turned into a pair of knitting needles.

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      1. kittbo Avatar
        kittbo

        Just lovely, Anne. Any chance you could share photos or video of the process? (Maybe just post them as “public” on your Facebook?) Such a clever idea; I know many would like to try it, or just see how you did it! Thanks for sharing these photos! So much fun to see.

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      2. Katrina Curtis Avatar
        Katrina Curtis

        Your fence is amazing!!
        I have a NOOK, which is crochet hook with needles on the end.
        My husband made them from a closet rod.
        I had thought of using PVC pipes, but was not using a lace stitch.
        I would love to have your p pattern, if you can share.
        I believe we must preserve handcrafted items. The tradition is so important.
        We have been crocheting nets since Jesus’s time.
        God bless you.

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      3. Kat Keast Avatar
        Kat Keast

        Anne, I hope your work carries on for generations. That’s just how beautiful this is!!! You inspire so many, and I even wish I could use my hands to do this. Do you sell panels of your work? I would love 2! Congratulations on such a beautiful garden! I think plastic, if recycled, is perfect for any fence! Much love🍁👍

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  43. crochetqueen228 Avatar
    crochetqueen228

    I am inspired and in awe. What an amazing creation! I think we all have an obligation to try and make the world around us more beautiful in whatever way we can, and you have succeeded spectacularly.

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  44. www.rickdoesntlivehere.blogspot.com Avatar
    www.rickdoesntlivehere.blogspot.com

    Thank you for sharing the artisty of the fence. I have seen a photo of some and wondered about the process. So refreshing and practial!

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  45. Terri L Avatar
    Terri L

    How incredibly creative! I would love to have the yard to knit a fence around!!! Thanks so much for such an inspiring sight :)

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  46. Nadine Avatar
    Nadine

    magnifiqueeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
    bravo bravo

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  47. Carol Janes Avatar
    Carol Janes

    I am travelling to Shetland for wool week and would love to catch a sneaky peek of Anne’s gorgeous fence. I wonder if she is going to any of the wool week events? What about running a coach trip from Lerwick Anne?

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  48. sanhitakar Avatar
    sanhitakar

    It’s the most beautiful way to do up the pretty garden! Hats off to Anne! It’s beauty she has created!

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  49. K.T. Avatar
    K.T.

    I finished a lace shawl a few months ago that used that EXACT design in it. Surreal and beautiful, like the fence around a doll’s house!

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  50. Jenny Avatar
    Jenny

    This is beautiful. Love the description, “knitterly Eden.”

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  51. Disobedient Child Avatar
    Disobedient Child

    Quite the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen :)

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  52. Jackie S Brooks Avatar
    Jackie S Brooks

    WOW – Do you have any fingers left..? How big were the curtain rods?

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  53. Mandy Feldgreber Avatar
    Mandy Feldgreber

    OH wow… please publish more information on how you did this. Please Please.

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  54. gingersister Avatar
    gingersister

    I love this. I would really like to see a picture of her modified curtain rods. This would be a blast to make. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Anne Eunson Avatar
      Anne Eunson

      If you go onto Shetland Arts & Crafts Association Facebook page, July 20th post, you will fine photo of needles.

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      1. gingersister Avatar
        gingersister

        Thank you so much. :)

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  55. Tracy Avatar
    Tracy

    Kate thank you so much for sharing this … i spotted the blog a few weeks ago through a facebook post and have now shared it on pinterest and it came up again today in a discussion in a facebook group I host… Thank you so much for sharing the photos on your great blog. Although I have a studio here in Cyprus we have a Shetland connection through my husband job previous job- Hamnavoe (Annes home ) and other northern isles names are a clue to his profession :-) and our mode of transport to visiting that special place…. You have both renewed my interest in knitting…large and small scale :-)

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  56. Amanda Thornton Avatar
    Amanda Thornton

    LOVE this! If only I had ‘specially adapted curtain poles’ I must plan something similar for my garden…

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  57. Hasenschneck Avatar
    Hasenschneck

    Isn’t that brilliant? So impressed.

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  58. Anne Eunson Avatar
    Anne Eunson

    I DO remember you. I have photo’s of that night. We had a really good time. I think it was you who gave me a recipe for humous…..which is pinned on my fridge at this very moment!! That trip to Washington was one of the best three weeks of my life, a life changing experience. Mali, Appalachia and Scotland, what a mix……just fabulous!!!! Are you on facebook…maybe we could get in touch. Best wishes

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    1. Marsha Edwards Avatar
      Marsha Edwards

      Hi Anne,
      Yes I do have a facebook account- just Marsha Edwards. There are probably many by that name, mine has a picture I took in Hawaii, palm trees and blue water. I do not post very often- maybe I will get better about doing it. Yes, let’s try to keep in touch. Email is probably a better way, I am not sure how to send it to you. Any ideas? Glad to know you do remember me!

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      1. Anne Eunson Avatar
        Anne Eunson

        Can’t find you on Facebook, it might be easier for you to find me. It’s just Anne Eunson and the picture is a close up of my fence.

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  59. Marsha Edwards Avatar
    Marsha Edwards

    Years ago the Folklife Festival-held every summer- in Washington DC- featured knitters from Shetland. Ann Eunson was one of the knitters who came. I had the privilege of hosting dinner one night for Ann and another Shetland knitter- also an Ann.I invited all my knitting friends that I could round up at the last minute. It was a miserably hot summer night in DC, but everyone was in rare form and we all had a great time. My only regret was that I never kept in touch with either Ann. She may not remember me, but I remember her fondly. Please pass on my greetings and best wishes. Her fence and garden are beautiful.

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    1. Anne Eunson Avatar
      Anne Eunson

      Hi Marsha, I just tried to post a reply to you but got it WRONG, posted a comment instead. so check out the comments.

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  60. Fran Avatar
    Fran

    Okay, not sure if my original post went elsewhere or just disapeared. Looking for some help in finding the pattern for this as a very dear friend wants this for a housewarming gift. I can do the knitting but need help finding the pattern!! Thanks much!

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  61. Dante Comoglio Avatar
    Dante Comoglio

    What a beautiful fence/piece of art/statement/innovation/out of the box solution. Quite inspiring I must say.

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  62. sheepsclothing Avatar
    sheepsclothing

    amazing and gorgeous!

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  63. Fran Avatar
    Fran

    I am ready to tackle this for a dear friend who wants one for a housewarming gift, but I am clueless about the pattern. Can someone tell me either the name of this pattern or where I can find it? I figure since I once had to make 2 foot long needles out of wooden dowels to knit an afghan (for the same dear friend) I can make needles out of larger wooden dowels or rods or something. And after she gets one, I get one… Thanks, Anne, for such a lovely inspiration. Truly breath-taking.

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    1. Barbara Lindberg Avatar
      Barbara Lindberg

      Ditto – I too would really like to know the 23 stitch repeat so I could try this too here in Canada. Does anyone know if there are instructions? I’m really surprised that I couldn’t find anything on Ravelry. Anne could be making some good income by selling her fence pattern.

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  64. colleen Avatar
    colleen

    My alert put this in junk! Outrageous. It’s quite the most lovely thing I’ve seen for ages. Thank you Anne. And thank you Kate.

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  65. Teaberryboo Avatar
    Teaberryboo

    Beautiful, but will it keep the neighbor’s kids out of my yard?

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    1. Anne Eunson Avatar
      Anne Eunson

      Well it keeps my neighbours kids out but wish I could say the same for their CAT!!! Will need to remember and knit some Cat Traps in the next piece!

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  66. Lisa Hopcroft (@lemhop) Avatar
    Lisa Hopcroft (@lemhop)

    Absolutely stunning. And very inspiring.

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  67. Susan Avatar
    Susan

    S T U N N I N G!!!!!!!! Yes, fairy like and so useful! thank you for posting such an art form.

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  68. Jennifer Avatar
    Jennifer

    hello…
    it’s absolutely wonderful and I love this creation !!! Very interesting to see what we can do to have a spectacular garden

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  69. Anne Dunham Avatar
    Anne Dunham

    And I just knit socks?!

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    1. HATTIE THRESHER Avatar
      HATTIE THRESHER

      knitting socks is better than nothing you could learn to do this

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  70. Arline Avatar
    Arline

    This is ABSOLUTELY spectacular!!! I am inspired! A beautiful knitted fence? How could I incorporate this brilliant idea somewhere on our acre farm. OHMY!!! Thanks for doing it, Anne and for allowing Kate to share it with us. I need to get down to the market and see what I could use for “yarn”…

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  71. clairelwebster Avatar
    clairelwebster

    If she can knit a fence, I can knit a treehouse….

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  72. Pepija Avatar
    Pepija

    There is a fairy tale by a famous Latvian writer Imants Ziedonis, written in early 80-ies. It tells of an iron man out of iron, with an iron heart who is haunted by iron things – he builds many fences but none of them guards his house against the iron visitors such as old forks, razor blades, or even meteorites – and the problems they cause. And everything becomes right in his life when he meets a fairy who does him a fine fence, albeit in crochet, not knit.

    “You need less of iron, and more of softness and wool.” As soon as I saw the fence I thought of the tale.

    The link will take you to the fairy tale in Latvian, google translates it very crappy, but the story will come across anyway.

    http://www.pasakas.net/pasakas/literaras_pasakas/p/pasaka_par_smalku_zogu/

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    1. egyptcultureandreligion Avatar
      egyptcultureandreligion

      Very interesting story!!! Good to use as a therapeutic tool.. Also, as a spinner/knitter/crocheter/healer, I find that there is something magical about wool. When I am working with wool I find that healing energy, in the form of symbols and archetypes, influences my choices of colour and form. So I find this story very interesting on lots of levels. Thank you for posting the link!

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  73. lugirl Avatar
    lugirl

    Please Miss, Can I have the directions………?

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  74. Candice in Georgetown ON Canada Avatar
    Candice in Georgetown ON Canada

    Holy smokes!

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  75. gaiamethod Avatar
    gaiamethod

    That is absolutely amazing!!!! I love it! I was wondering how it manages to survive in the rain but then, reading further, all was revevealed!!!! Twine. Ingenious!

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  76. celesteflower Avatar
    celesteflower

    I just managed to rescue two wooden curtain poles from the recycling pile before the bin men arrived. Phew!

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  77. Nancy in the mitten usa Avatar
    Nancy in the mitten usa

    That is just too lovely. Dang, now I want to knit one. :)

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  78. Katie Avatar
    Katie

    Oh my god, that is stunning!

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  79. cliochronicles Avatar
    cliochronicles

    I have just spotted some Kangaroo Paws from Western Australia growing in Anne’s garden, the immigration tide has turned ;-)

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  80. cliochronicles Avatar
    cliochronicles

    That is so amazing, I feel like I am dreaming … the patience, the talent, the imagination.

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  81. AlisonH Avatar
    AlisonH

    WOW!

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  82. Ruth Avatar
    Ruth

    This is wonderful!

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  83. John Ross Avatar
    John Ross

    Just…Wow…absolutely beautiful fence and certainly one of a kind! Thanks for sharing.

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  84. Kathy Avatar
    Kathy

    Such a lovely fence … it takes my breath away.

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  85. Anne Avatar
    Anne

    Breathtaking – like being in a dream. This is pure art.

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  86. Stella Avatar
    Stella

    Crikey! How did she persuade her husband to let her do that?!

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    1. Anne Eunson Avatar
      Anne Eunson

      Stella, I don’t have one!!!

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      1. Stella Avatar
        Stella

        Well, I think your fence is beautiful – you’re very clever and a lucky lady!

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      2. Peg Young Avatar
        Peg Young

        Anne–I doot you wid nivver be aksin a man for PERMISSION!!! I wiss I hed gotten me bridder ta tak me doon ta see it whin I wis hem for UHA. A’ll hae ta mind ta come an see your lovely wirsit fence nixt time A’m hem. It is an amazin thing. Cheers.

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        1. Anne Eunson Avatar
          Anne Eunson

          Weel Peg, duna joost come tae see me fence……if I’m in da kettle is usually on.

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  87. abominableink Avatar
    abominableink

    Gorgeous! What a novel idea!

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  88. Susie Hewer Avatar
    Susie Hewer

    Ethereal and just perfect.

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  89. Elise Avatar
    Elise

    This is so beautiful, and what a fantastic idea!

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  90. Betsy Avatar
    Betsy

    Gives new meaning to the word STUNNING! How natural it looks in that garden setting. I am inspired.

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  91. pip Avatar
    pip

    How clever.. and pretty!

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  92. Saartje Avatar
    Saartje

    Waw! Love it!

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  93. Tania Avatar
    Tania

    Stunning . . . Innovative . . . Inspirational!

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  94. Jo Avatar
    Jo

    Oh Hooray! What a wonderful act of beauty!

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  95. Knitski Avatar
    Knitski

    I am speechless!

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  96. Jan Avatar
    Jan

    I cannot stop looking @ Anne Eunson’s Lace Fence…it is one of the loveliest things I have ever seen..Jan

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  97. finelightness Avatar
    finelightness

    You got to see it for real?! Gasping.

    Anne, what a fascinating idea.

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  98. lopezkriss Avatar
    lopezkriss

    Reblogged this on My Life as a B-lister and commented:
    This is the most beautiful idea, a knitted fence. It is complete yarnbombing inspiration, and I’m carefully taking notes. (By the way, for you knitters out there, this blog is just the sweetest thing, and the patterns from Kate Davies are amazing.)

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  99. Ruth Denney Avatar
    Ruth Denney

    Genius! I love it! (and, another reason to visit Shetland, i’d say)

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  100. Samantha Avatar
    Samantha

    Amazing! I pinned it to my Pinterest wall accrediting you, but let me know if that feels like I’ve overstepped copyright. But I just wanted to share how stunning it is!

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  101. Nancy (from across the big pond) Avatar
    Nancy (from across the big pond)

    Don’t know if you can here the cheers of ‘ABSOLUTE AWE’ from over here, but this is truely just an amazing creation. SUUUUPERB!!!!

    Thanks for sharing all the lovely pics…they have helped me convince hubby that we indeed, need to visit the Shetlands in all their splendor next yr., during our Scotland tour.

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  102. Elaine Avatar
    Elaine

    Truly a masterpiece. I, too, have never seen such a beautiful fence.
    Thanks again for sharing!!

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  103. Susan Avatar
    Susan

    Wow. That’s absolutely unspeakably cool. Did she say what gave her the idea? I ask because this never would have occurred to me, not in a million years. And wow, so so so brilliant!

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  104. lucette Avatar
    lucette

    the garden with all the flowers and shovel and the lace are wonderfull.

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  105. Fiona Sim Avatar
    Fiona Sim

    That is the loveliest fence I have ever seen! Thank you Kate for photographing it so beautifully and putting the photos on your blog for us to see too. I am inspired by Anne’s genius… I use spoiled lucerne hay as mulch on my garden and probably get through about 40 bales a year… now I have a possible, wonderful, use for all those metres of blue bale twine that I’m left with afterwards. Thank you for opening my mind to new possibilities. fiona x

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  106. Kerry Hay Avatar
    Kerry Hay

    Hi Anne
    I really love da colours in da scarf at da top o dis page. Do you have any available and how much do they cost?

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    1. Kathy in Michigan USA Avatar
      Kathy in Michigan USA

      Kerry, Kate sells the pattern to this lovely Betty Mouat Cowl on this site. It is truly a work of art.
      Kathy

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  107. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    Wow. “A knitterly Eden,” indeed. Thanks to Anne for doing this, and to Kate for sharing it!

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  108. Pauline Avatar
    Pauline

    Absolutely fantastic! As well as being a keen knitter I make fishing creels for one of my livings – the twine is totally weatherproof and much harder wearing than it looks – would totally cope with dogs, chickens etc. Going to get out some twine and have a go!

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  109. Mags Styles Avatar
    Mags Styles

    Awesome! No other word for it.

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  110. kjerstiye Avatar
    kjerstiye

    so much more lovely than the chicken wire that keeps our dogs out of my vegetables! Anne Eunson needs to create more in-depth tutorial about those curtain rods!!

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  111. foggyknits Avatar
    foggyknits

    Amazing! If only I had a garden of my own …

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  112. lillicroche Avatar
    lillicroche

    Génial…

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  113. deb Avatar
    deb

    I thought “fairies working wrought iron”

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  114. amy Avatar
    amy

    Like so many others, I am stunned and thrilled by this beautiful, functional knitting! I wonder if the deer in upstate New York would appreciate my efforts if I enclose my vegetable garden in knitted lace fencing next summer. I have the winter to work on it….. Fishing net twine, you say? Does it have a plastic or waxy coating so it won’t rot in wet conditions?

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  115. Maria Avatar
    Maria

    How cool, that was the most fantastic fence I’ve ever seen!

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  116. Jennie Avatar
    Jennie

    Breathtaking and brave. I can’t think of a more perfect fence. The woman is a genius. As are you for sharing it!

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  117. Ayesha Avatar
    Ayesha

    WOW!! This is utterly enchanting – I gasped too when I saw your photos. I’m so full of admiration for Anne’s inspired piece of work. Thanks for sharing this Kate :)

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  118. Terhi Avatar
    Terhi

    Oh, how beautiful this fence is – amazing art..:)

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  119. jeannette Avatar
    jeannette

    one of the things which keeps me believing in the human race, how very beautiful. what a piece of work is man.

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  120. Sallie Avatar
    Sallie

    Wow! That’s all I can say. Wow!

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  121. Eleanor from Stitches and Seeds Avatar
    Eleanor from Stitches and Seeds

    Completely amazing. I think I might need one!

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  122. Vero Avatar
    Vero

    That’s amazing. Love it!

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  123. heidi Avatar
    heidi

    very pretty, and very clever!

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  124. yet another Kate Avatar
    yet another Kate

    That is incredible. If good fences make good neighbors what could an extraoridinary fence like this make? Thanks for sharing

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  125. José Muylaert Avatar
    José Muylaert

    Beautiful, stunning.. spectacular… love it !

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  126. MoniqueB. Avatar
    MoniqueB.

    I have seen it previously on Facebook, but thank you for the story behind the fence and even móre pictures. We’ll probably will not have the time to visit and ADMIRE this amazing piece of laceknitting, but that doesn’t mean we don’t like it!

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  127. Christine Avatar
    Christine

    Simply amazing!

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  128. Diane Avatar
    Diane

    Just awesome !! I LOVE it !!!

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  129. Gretchen Avatar
    Gretchen

    Fabulous. Am I greedy for wanting pictures of the knitter and “knitting rods” in action, too?

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  130. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    That must be unique. I love it. I bet it killed her hands though…

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  131. Genevieve Avatar
    Genevieve

    I wonder if anyone else has ever knit a working fence. That is beyond wonderful – and so “of the place”.

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  132. Diane Avatar
    Diane

    Absolutely amazing!

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  133. Pam G. Avatar
    Pam G.

    Thanks so much for sharing Kate-this has got to be one of the most awesome “knits” I have ever seen.

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  134. azterya Avatar
    azterya

    Awesome

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  135. Joanna Avatar
    Joanna

    I also gasped. That is quite superb.

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  136. Kieran Andersen Avatar
    Kieran Andersen

    Wow, incredible and beautiful.

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  137. Kathy in Michigan USA Avatar
    Kathy in Michigan USA

    Just absolutely gorgeous! Anne’s house is going to be on all the tours this summer & will probably be the most photographed place on Burra. I think the Shetland tourist office should definitely ask Anne if they can use her garden fence in their advertisements. Thanks for telling us about this, Kate.

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  138. Raymonde Avatar
    Raymonde

    This fence is amazing! It opens up a world of possibilities, my mind is racing!

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  139. Voie de Vie Avatar
    Voie de Vie

    OhMyBob – how creatively, integratingly perfect! She is a clever one. She’s also got materials use down cold – good on her.

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  140. Debbie Avatar
    Debbie

    Incredible. Absolutely I.N.C.R.E.D.I.B.L.E. So much love for that fence…so much admiration for Anne.

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  141. Michelle Avatar
    Michelle

    Simply spectacular! I can’t imagine knitting with curtain rods though…

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  142. Amanda Peters Avatar
    Amanda Peters

    This is definitely the most beautiful fence I’ve ever seen. Aren’t people ingenious. Such great lateral thinking. It really does show off the pattern wonderfully. It must have been hard graft knitting it with curtain poles, I find any needles over about 5mm difficult enough!

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  143. Alison Avatar
    Alison

    My jaw dropped. It’s just fantastic!

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  144. Danielle Avatar
    Danielle

    Holy cow.

    Holy.

    Cow.

    *picks jaw up from floor*

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  145. donna Avatar
    donna

    the creative genius behind this is amazing!
    somethings are just beyond words

    lovely

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  146. SueMcD Avatar
    SueMcD

    So lovely.

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  147. pipneyjane Avatar
    pipneyjane

    Stunningly beautiful!

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  148. Susan Avatar
    Susan

    The fence is simply amazing!

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  149. Ann Avatar
    Ann

    This is an amazing fence. Thank you for sharing it with us.

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  150. Tracy Avatar
    Tracy

    The prettiest fence in the whole world ever!

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  151. RebKnitz Avatar
    RebKnitz

    I’m (almost) literally drooling. This is amazing!!

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  152. torirot Avatar
    torirot

    Wow – that’s fantastic! It’s beautiful!

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  153. Lisa Lowell Avatar
    Lisa Lowell

    Oh my…what a great way to express yourself. …..beautiful!

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  154. Marykate Avatar
    Marykate

    This is wonderful! How did you find this fantastic fence? Is the artist a friend of yours? I blog for a local yarn shop here in Salem, MA, USA and would love to feature some of these images and link back to your post. Can we work it out? Please email me if you are interested.

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  155. Suzanne Avatar
    Suzanne

    How delightful. You must have done a double take when you saw it first. And like others, I now want to knit a fence.

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  156. agnes1601 Avatar
    agnes1601

    It’s so beautiful.
    Agnès

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  157. glenda Avatar
    glenda

    Thank you so much for sharing this. It’s both fascinating and amazing. Suddenly I really really want to knit a fence. Now that’s something I never imagined myself wanting to do!

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  158. tracytriumph Avatar
    tracytriumph

    Wow! How wonderful. I love seeing knitting being used in unusual and yet still practical, ways! Well done Anne and thanks Kate for bringing it to our attention. :-)

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  159. Wendelene Avatar
    Wendelene

    OK, I now have an overwhelming desire to go out and find some fishing net twine and sharpen up a couple curtain rods. That is beautiful!

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    1. ruthrawls Avatar
      ruthrawls

      Would broomsticks work for knitting needles? I probably have a couple of unused broomsticks lying around…

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  160. ruthrawls Avatar
    ruthrawls

    Must. Have. This. Fence.

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    1. Melissa Avatar
      Melissa

      what she said :)

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  161. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    So beautiful. Unfortunately my labs would trash it in about 30 seconds! Still, I girl can dream…. x

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    1. literoddity Avatar
      literoddity

      Haha…I was thinking the same thing, Laura! Corgis plus knitted fence equals quick destruction!

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  162. capesheridan Avatar
    capesheridan

    So beautiful, perhaps my yard needs a fence too!

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  163. Anne, Milton, Ontario Avatar
    Anne, Milton, Ontario

    How spectacular!

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    1. Gail Roche Avatar
      Gail Roche

      No wonder we all want to go to Shetland. Gail

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