The west highland way stretches 96 miles 154 km from milngavie to fort william, taking in a huge variety of scenery along the way, from countryside parks to lochshores and open moorlands to steep mountains. But whatever im doing, i always make time for a long walk with my dog, bruce, usually along the west highland way, where we live. Kate davies library collection of knitting books the woolly. 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. Shop for all books by renowned british knitting pattern designer kate davies. Kate began by creating a collection of twelve handknit desig. To date, we have produced fifteen books under the kdd and makadu imprints, all of which are available in our shop. There are two options for the club available and its the first that has limited numbers. In this collaborative creative project they celebrate their home, their workplace and the landscape that inspires them every day.
In this collaborative creative project they celebrate their home, their workplace, and the landscape whi. Kate davies and tom barr live by scotlands bestloved. The west highland way print plus ebook will be available to order towards the end of april in kates shop. Bruce, usually along the west highland way, where we live. Normally the route is completed from south to north, the thinking behind this being the southern stages are easier and will prepare you. Inspired by islay by kate davies designs convent and. Each book contains a code for accessing your ravelry download of the books patterns.
West highland way is exactly the kind of book weve come to expect from davies. Last spring i joined the west highland way book and yarn club. Kate davies library collection of knitting books the. West highland way by kate davies kate davies bucher. And then i designed a hat inspired by my granny and her love of harry lauders song a roamin in the gloamin. In this collaborative creative project, they celebrate their home, their workplace, and the landscape which inspires them every day. Kate has created a collection of twelve handknit designs inspired by the west highland way. Each of these titles is filled with contemporary designs, stunning photography, easy to read instructions and fascinating writing about the history of textiles, wool and the scottish landscape.
May 05, 2020 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. 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. Inspired by islay by kate davies designs convent and chapel. Heres a time lapse of the team packing preordered copies of the book from the kdd warehouse. The west highland waykate davies and tom barr live by scotlands bestloved longdistance walking route. The west highland way is a collaborative project between kate davies and tom barr. Balanced equally between garments and accessories, you might choose to knit a tweedy cardigan which echoes the mossy palette of conic hill, a delicate jumper.
Kate began by creating a collection of twelve handknit designs, each with its. Knit read walk the west highland way by kate davies. See more ideas about knitting, knitting patterns and kate davis. The west highland way by kate davies twelve designs by kate davies, inspired by by scotlands bestloved longdistance walking route. In this beautifully produced book, kates words and designs are accompanied by toms stunning photography, depicting the west highland way in all seasons of the year. The west highland way published 2018 from kate davis. Kate began by creating a collection of twelve handknit designs, each with its own distinctive story to tell. Knitting season book milarrochy heids strodie knitting season hat ard thir gift sampler. So in the interstices of putting together the west highland way book, ive also been whipping also available as a kit from the kdd shop ravelry.
Delighted to announce that kate davies newest book is here. But however busy i am, somehow the knitting never stops. This book is a true reflection of her innate style and beautiful designs and workmanship. 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. Im rather proud of this collection of thirteen patterns, five of which use our.
The west highland way by kate davies fine fettle fibres. Landmarks along this route are marked with musings from davies and a. Kate began by creating a collection of twelve handknit designs, each with its own distinctive story. The west highland way contains a ravelry download code to add this book to your library. Handywoman is about that stroke and its aftermath of recovery. Kate davies is a knitwear designer and writer who i very much admire, for her traditionallooking, smartlycrafted patterns as well as her academic approach to textiles.
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. The west highland way by kate davies wild and woolly. Kate davies the west highland way englische ausgabe. Kate davies designs patterns designers kate davies designs designers kate davies designs. Kate davies the west highland way book wool warehouse.
The west highland way by kate davies designs convent and. The west highland way by kate davies jamieson and smith. A collection of yarns from the islands of europe and the falklands. She has published several phenomenally popular knitting books, including yokes, colours of shetland, inspired by islay and the book of haps. The observatory pattern by kate davies designs pattern, shawls. 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. The west highland way kate davies and tom barr live by scotlands bestloved longdistance walking route. West highland way is a stunning collection of patterns and essays inspired by the scottish longdistance walking route its named for. I would ave bought this book, sight unseen, just for the fact that she produced it. Open up this book, join them on their journey, and make your own west highland way. Why not turn these pages to walk, read and knit with kate and tom. Stronachlachar pattern by kate davies designs knit vest. Inspired by the landscape of her home, kate has created a rich and diverse collection of designs, each with its own distinctive story.
Nov 16, 2017 kate is joining us for the first year of woollinn. Our new west highland way book has just been published. I live by scotlands west highland way where i love writing, knitting walking, and swimming in the wonderful landscapes that surround me. May 04, 2018 kate davies newest book is in the shop. Wheesht postcard pack kate davies tribe yarns, london. Discover scotlands best loved longdistance walking route with kate davies and tom barr. In this collaborative creative project they celebrate their home, their workplace, and the landscape which inspires them every day.
Kate davies suffered a stroke at age 36, caused by a previously undiagnosed heart defect. Kate davies and tom barr live by scotlands bestloved longdi. This book by kate davis and tom barr, is inspired by the scotlands best loved long distance walking route. The west highland way with kate davies and tom barr. Not really for the beginner the designs are big on multicolourways and needs a level of knitting knowhow. The west highland way kate davies tribe yarns, london. Landmarks along this route are marked with musings from davies and a garment inspired by said landmark.
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