a year in pictures

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Kate Davies Designs
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January

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epistropheid1

Deco & Epistropheid

February
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Winning Microbusiness of the Year! Miss Rachel’s Yoke and Gauntlets

March
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stand

Funyin; Edinburgh Yarn Fest

April
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bog-reflection

Work in Shetland.

May
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kd9-copy
The Book of Haps

June
Pink fish 2 copy

Bruce and Wazz feet copy
Pink fish mittens ; knitting with Bruce

July
clyde
wazzaups copy

Woman’s Hour interview at the BBC; trip to France

August
hentilaget
Bressay Lighthouse

Return to Shetland. Photography, writing and designing.

September
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Working in Islay. More writing, more photography, more designing.

October
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Fog and rainbows. More photography, more writing.

November
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Shetland Sheep

Shetland Oo

December

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finlaggan1

Inspired by Islay

We wish you all the very best for a peaceful festive season.

Love Kate, Tom and Bruce

xx

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40 responses to “a year in pictures”

  1. Jorjan Werry Avatar
    Jorjan Werry

    Good Morning Kate, my name is Jorjan Werry. I am from Washington state, USA. I have been wanting to visit the Shetland islands since forever. I am now even more determined to visit from following your blog. My question is do you know of anyone that gives a great tour of Shetland for knitters? Thank you in advance for any and all help.

    Jorjan Werry

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    1. Kate Davies Avatar
      Kate Davies

      Hi Jorjan – try http://www.shetlandwooladventures.com

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  2. Carrie Eddy Avatar
    Carrie Eddy

    Kate and tOm! Very best wishes for a terrific 2017! I so enjoy receiving all your textural offerings. You have a knack for writing as well as designing, Kate. Must tell you I am carefully recording each of Tom’s whiskey referrals for my own tasting in 2017! Many thanks for your grand efforts! They are very much appreciated!

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  3. Martha Steele Avatar
    Martha Steele

    Merry Christmas and to a Happy New Year and congratulations on a wonderful year well done. I’ve been following and reading and knitting with you for years. So much change and inspiration, you are truly a gift to the world. I’ve enjoyed all you have to offer and these photographs are proof of the wonderful offerings you give to us. Tom’s photography is just gorgeous, Bruce’s enthusiasm is infectious and the little I’ve seen of Jesus lately, well he’s a cat and all cats deserve to be admired. Thank you for sharing a year of your life in photos.
    A

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  4. Janice Avatar
    Janice

    Thank you for such an inspiring year! Someday I will visit but for now I’m very grateful for your stories and photographs! Best wishes for a wonderful holiday.

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  5. elaine Avatar
    elaine

    Merry Christmas and may 2017 be just as exciting and eventful!

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  6. Samina Avatar
    Samina

    Merry Christmas, Kate & Co. What an epic year you’ve had! Congratulations on your many successes & wish you the best for 2017.

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  7. ChrisH Avatar
    ChrisH

    Thank you for a wonderful year of knitting, amazing photos and opportunities to learn more about knitting, about Scotland and recently about whiskey :) Wishing a very happy Christmas and all the best for 2017.

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  8. Fiona Avatar
    Fiona

    Thank you for the Book of Haps especially. I bought one in May to give as a gift, could not part with it, and yet my hastily (recently) ordered copy arrived in America on Dec 23rd, right in time for Christmas. Perfect! Merry Christmas.

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  9. Anthea Garrod Avatar
    Anthea Garrod

    Merry Christmas and thank you for all your inspiring posts. All the very best to you for 2017!

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  10. Susan Avatar
    Susan

    What a joyous year! Congratulations and ‘we’ are wondering what the new year will bring. Good health to all of you.

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  11. Susan Avatar
    Susan

    Vicariously enjoying your beautiful life; thank you for sharing it.

    Reply
  12. dreamvoyageur1 Avatar
    dreamvoyageur1

    Thank you for reminding me that every moment of the year has its beauty if we only stop and look for it. All the best. :)

    Reply
  13. jeansdaughter Avatar
    jeansdaughter

    Thank you for a wonderful year of vicarious life and knitting! Merry Christmas from my family to yours.

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  14. Sharon Avatar
    Sharon

    All the best to you, Tom and Bruce! Thank you very much for all you do — it makes us all happy!

    Reply
  15. zannydee Avatar
    zannydee

    What a busy, rich, delicious year. Congratulations on all the creative work you have accomplished. Hope to meet you one day on Shetland.

    Reply
  16. Gail Avatar
    Gail

    Happy Holidays to you and yours, Kate. I have your e-book off of Ravelry but finding your site this year and all of these beautiful pictures has been wonderful. May your New Year be prosperous and full of wonderful oo and doggie hikes and beautiful patterns and images.

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  17. Rosey Avatar
    Rosey

    It is always such a pleasure to open your latest post – always something beautifully unique, always stunning photographs, and with your talent, generous heart and spirit, you Kate. Happy Christmas to you all and may you continue to flourish.

    Reply
  18. Linda A Avatar
    Linda A

    Thank you for a quality experience for your readers.
    I’m so impressed by the care you put into your work and products.
    It’s been great fun watching you grow.

    Reply
  19. Gayle R Avatar
    Gayle R

    What a light you are in our readers’ lives. A truly bright spark in 2016 reminding us that creativity and beauty have deep roots and can sustain us. Blessings on you and Tom and Bruce. Thank you.

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  20. Georgia Pearson Avatar
    Georgia Pearson

    So glad I found you this year !!! My Hexa Hap is so wonderful , warm and cozy , I love it . Blessings to y o u and Tom this coming New Year , I hope now to travel someday to Scotland, Lovies G.

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  21. Filozailes Avatar
    Filozailes

    Merci beaucoup à tous les trois pour tous ces petits bouts de la beauté du monde que vous faites entrer dans ma vie.
    Je vous souhaite de récolter au centuple ce que vous semez.
    Tous mes voeux de bonheur et de réussite pour 2017 !

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  22. Jenny Barnes Avatar
    Jenny Barnes

    Absolutely stunning photographs and knitting! Thank you for inspiring me. I am currently working through your book of haps and thoroughly enjoying them.
    On a photo subject, can I ask which camera you use? I’m researching at the moment as an aspiring serious beginner.
    Happy Christmas to you all,
    Jenny

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  23. Pat jarvis Avatar
    Pat jarvis

    Hello Kate…want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year , to you , Tom , and a Bruce …it’s been a wonderful year to be a part of your life through your blog….a year of amazing creativity for you and Tom, and the joy of doing that together

    All my best wishes …hugs pat j

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  24. RatiganKnits Avatar
    RatiganKnits

    So inspiring! Merry Christmas to you, Tom, Bruce, Mel and your families.
    Cheers!
    xo Laura

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  25. arlene Avatar
    arlene

    Lovely, lovely photos :)

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  26. gardenerpat Avatar
    gardenerpat

    I’m going to suggest a new award for you, Tom and Bruce. One that covers generosity ( in sharing your lives), enthusiasm ( for wool, people and surroundings) and outstanding creativity. I raise a glass and give you a toast to greater blessings for 2017.

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  27. lesley kramer Avatar
    lesley kramer

    Thank you to you and Tom for such an inspiring blog, and year — armchair traveling and knitting and just wonderful stuff!

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  28. Jane Avatar
    Jane

    An outstanding year and all the best for 2017. Merry Christmas and many, many thanks for your lovely knitting, writing and photography.

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  29. OneFrenchWord Avatar
    OneFrenchWord

    A good year for all of us, thanks to your hard work and talent. A very Happy Christmas to you, Tom and Bruce.

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  30. she wears linen Avatar
    she wears linen

    Thank you for 2016.. This was the year that I discover Kate Davies (and Tom and his photography). Two of my favourite books are Book of Haps and Shetland Oo – both treasured.

    Here’s to a wonderful 2017 for you all.

    stephanie

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  31. Marilyn F. Avatar
    Marilyn F.

    What a nice way to share your successful year with photos. Its been a pleasure to remember as I scroll through them. Look forward to new paths you will travel in 2017. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

    Reply
  32. Char Keeton Avatar
    Char Keeton

    Beautiful photos of a lovely life!

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  33. Sue Collins Avatar
    Sue Collins

    What a year and thank you for letting us share in your work and your success. Wishing you all a very happy Christmas and a fantastic 2017

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  34. ElaineChicago Avatar
    ElaineChicago

    What an eventful year you all have had and I am an Armchair Traveler right along with you!! Thanks so much for sharing all your adventures, patterns, books, Bruce and thoughtfulness.
    Congratulations again on your Awards. You certainly deserve them!! Health and Peace to you all.

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  35. Claudia B Avatar
    Claudia B

    Thanks for a year filled with great knitting and Oo-related informations, beautiful photographies as well as inspiring knitting projects. A new post ob your blog is always a highlight.

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  36. greenrabbitdesigns Avatar
    greenrabbitdesigns

    another great year at KDD, wishing you all a very happy Christmas !

    Reply
  37. Denise, Yorkshire Avatar
    Denise, Yorkshire

    Thanks for the reminders of 2016, the year in which I first heard about you on Woman’s Hour, Radio 4, in July. I have just listened again to that interview – the listener chain was a great radio concept, introducing us to so many interesting people. Thanks for taking part in it – I’m currently knee-deep in your Inspired by Islay club, and I have to say, I’m so happy I heard Woman’s Hour that day! Best wishes for 2017.

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  38. Sheila Avatar
    Sheila

    Thank you for everything you do, you bring so much enjoyment and knowledge into my life. May you all have a very happy Christmas and another wonderful year in 2017.

    Reply
  39. Paula Avatar
    Paula

    Congratulations on an inspiring great year, happy
    Christmas and all the best for 2017

    Reply

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