How are you doing? So far, this has been quite the summer, insanely busy but rather wonderful. We have so much to catch up on, but right now here’s a little glimpse of what I’ve been up to and what’s coming up.
We kidnapped my friend Rebecca from work, crossed this, to get to here -
paid a delightful visit to First 4 Yarns
Came home and roped my brother into designing and helping to package project kits.
I briefly got distracted by some very large scale knitting.
Sarah and I got back on the road, took a lastminute detour to the adorable Mrs Moon
In London we visited the V+A with knitting royalty.
And then got to work.
Somehow we got almost everything back in the car, including Jess and Casey from Ravelry and wound our way back North,
stopping on the way for a wee party at Baa Ram Ewe.
Got very excited here
and then returned home for 10 hours, which was weird but worth it, because the next morning we flew to this stunningly beautiful place.
Where I had fun helping with this.
Learned something new, that I need to practice a lot more.
And visited here, which was fascinating, I wish I’d videoed our tour. Oh well, I suppose I’ll just have to go back sometime – what a shame!
I’m back in Edinburgh, with Jess and Casey visiting me, we’ve had a lovely weekend and it’s been so much fun to have a big group of my far flung knitting friends in my home town. Today we’re trying to get a little work done, but we have some fun stuff planned for the week seeing as we’re no longer going to Knit Camp. Tomorrow we’re going to play with dye with Lilith and then at the weekend I’ll be joining Jess and Casey picnic Ravelry meetups in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Hope to see you there! If you are in Stirling and want to come to one of the meet ups there are pretty frequent train services to both cities.
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aw how cool. such a lot of fun right there. thanks for sharing, it’s neat to be a fly on your wall! (love that photo of you walking arm in arm)
~ ana
So you have just been doing a little bit then. Just sayin’ ………. glad you guys are having so much fun. xx
Wow, that’s busy few days! Or weeks :-)
Just wanted to say hello, I introduced myself to you at KnitNation, I’m the tall girl with the baby :-) It was great meeting you.
It looks like you are having an awesome summer! :)
What a great time you’re having! It was lovely to see you at Knit Nation, I had some much fun trying on your samples and taking photos in the booth :) There are lots of my photos on my blog if you want to see them….
Sounds like you and Sarah have been busy wee bees! Can’t wait to meet you in person at the Glasgow meetup xx
I can’t believe I didn’t know about Baa Ram Ewe – it’s really not far from where I live. Thank you! Lovely pictures – hope you enjoy the rest of your summer.
What a lovely trip. I was supposed to go to knit camp and take one of your classes. Unfortunately we had some circumstances arise that has prevented me from going. Maybe next year! Have fun at knit camp!
Thanks so much for popping into Mrs Moon, it was great to meet you both – and see you at Knit Nation. Don’t forget us when you’re next down this way…!!
quiet? lol, would hate to see you busy! So… curious on the kit’s you were putting together?
Was wondering what those sweet knit kits are for — will they be for sale somewhere? Loving the sheep print …
I am quite envious over all the fun yarn stores. Beautiful pictures and I am glad you are having fun! Thanks for sharing your creative life with us!
Wow, I’m really jealous of your exciting trips! I wish I could’ve gone to Knit Nation, stupid me booked flights to Germany over that weekend. I’ve never seen so many buttons! Where is this amazing button paradise?
Haha I can see the side of my face in the Baa Ram Ewe picture. Did want to say hi but felt shy and you looked vair busy :)
Sounds like an insane, and insanely fun time.
I’m glad you popped in. Have missed ysoldagrams.
I love that giant red footstool!!!
You seem to be having an action packed summer, too bad I’m no longer in Scotland, I would have loved to meet you (and the Raverly folk) in person. And as you are probably well aware of, you have a very talented brother.
Wow! That all seemed like a lot of fun! Enjoy the remaining of the summer (far from over yet!)
Wow, your summer has been nearly as busy as my winter! Looks like you’ve gotten a lot more knitting done than me, though :)
Goodness, looks like a lot of fun trips. Are the buttons in Dutton’s in York?
Amazing :)
you lucky, lucky girls :)
hug hk :)
what a great summer you’re having! I heard about the plans for jess & casey’s visit on the hoxton handmade podcast – the photography session is even more beautiful than I imagined… and I especially love the shawls you’re wearing!
Oh, that looks like so much fun!
Always love seeing your pictures and hearing all about your wonderful trips. Very, very fun!
Sounds like a great summer to me- I was just a couple of years early for the festivities in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Could your brother look more like you, or be any more talented? Methinks not.
Great to see you at Knit Nation!
Oooooh!!
Duttons for Buttons!! Am I right?
You know, when I picture life after death, the paradise so many poets and theologians attempt to describe…it looks a lot like that button shop. What? It’s true!
Now that´s what I call a proper button-shop!
Congrats on all your recent fun and on returning safely!
Such beautiful, happy photos, thank you for sharing ….
Wow, this is my second visit after discovering your very cool patterns, what a nice treat! My favorite picture was the button wall! I’d be excited too! What a cool haberdashery! Wish we had something here like that in the US! Never underestimate the charm of a button :-)
Oh my, you all look so beautiful and happy! What an absolutely amazing trip with such talented, wonderful people:) xoxoxo
Hi Ysolda, I love your dress from toast in that 3rd to last photo :)! cheers
Hey, great job!
By the way, I came to tell you about Poppy, which I enjoyed a lot to do. She is going to live with my niece, and so, please, check her out on my blogspot.
Later I’ll show you a picture of both of them: Lívia and Poppy!
nice talking to you,
Sheila Evers
(from São Paulo, Brasil)
I have to agree. The red knit stool is fab. Great pictures. Big fan of your stuff.
So glad to read what you’ve been up to. You’re such an inspiration to me as I begin my knitting design journey, tiny though it may be! Thank you : )
What an inspiring post… Love your travel story and gorgeous photos. Aww… I wish I could join some of meet ups with you.
Happy stitching~
Soyun from Atelier de Soyun…
Sounds like you had a fab time this summer albeit very busy! Love the foot stool!
Alors là c’est sûr ce sont de bons moments.
Gorgeous red sweater on the right in this photo – gudrun’s photoshoot-3. Is it one of your designs? Drape looks so nice. Love your blog and can hardly wait to see your new designs. What new stitch did you learn?
Knit happy!
Knitted ottoman?! I know what my next project will be… now where do I find needles that big?
That looks awfully like Duttons for Buttons in York…
where’s Ysolda gone? You’ve not blogged in a long while i’m starting to believe you’ve gone in hiding. I’m rather excited to know when your new book is due out. I’m thinking your probably very busy at the minute but keep up the super work :) Nessa x
Ditto. Where you at, G?
What is the point of having a blog if you don’t write anything
Miss you, very excited about the new book coming. Come back soon!!!
Pleeeeeaaassseeee!
Love the orange, gray, white dress you are wearing. Did you make this?
Quick question – what wool did you use for your giant knitting? I’ve found giant needles in a few places, but am having difficulty finding giant wool.
Thank you in advance!