Handywoman is about that stroke and its aftermath of recovery. From the outskirts of glasgow it winds for 95 miles 152km along the wooded banks of loch lomond, across the wilderness of rannoch moor, over the mountains above glencoe to a dramatic finish at the foot of ben nevis britains highest mountain. Walking the west highland way 5 days is the most popular time frame however many visitors like to take longer, covering fewer miles in each day and spending more time in the towns, villages or campsites of the west coast. The west highland way published 2018 from kate davis. Knitting season by kate davies designs convent and chapel. Kate began by creating a collection of twelve handknit designs, each with its own distinctive story. This pattern is part of kates new colours of shetland. Kate davies suffered a stroke at age 36, caused by a previously undiagnosed heart defect. Kate davies library collection of knitting books the. And of course, and most importantly, completing the west highland way.
Kate davies lives on scotland s west highland way where she loves writing, knitting, and walking in the wonderful landscapes of the area. The west highland way book also benefits from the collaborative expertise of several of our friends. Kate davies and tom barr live by scotlands bestloved longdistance walking. At the age of 36, her life changed forever when she suffered a stroke. The west highland way is a collaborative project between kate davies and tom barr. 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. I founded my business in 2010, initially selling digital patterns and designs online.
Kate began by creating a collection of twelve handknit designs. I live by scotlands west highland way where i love writing knitting, and walking in the wonderful landscapes that surround me. Top 50 knitting blogs uk to follow in 2020 feedspot blog. Kates davies designs kate davies is a remarkable woman.
The west highland way by kate davies twelve designs by kate davies, inspired by by scotlands bestloved longdistance walking route. Despite being smaller than the state of maine, scotland packs a disproportionate amount of rich history, dramatic geological features, rugged stretches of coastline, and engaging tradition not to mention. Simply knitting baby knitting knitting ideas knitting patterns kate davies designs kate davis west highland way fair isle pattern digital pattern ravelry. Rachel atkinson and jemima bicknell technical editing.
Yarn kate davies designs milarrochy tweed 70% wool. About site you can read pieces exploring a wide range of topics in textile history and design from kate, and enjoy recipes photography and tutorials from tom. This modular blanket a welcome addition to any shieling, hut or summer house features a thistle motif, familiarly used on the signposts and way markers for scotlands west highland way. 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. Kate davies and tom barr live by scotlands bestloved longdi. The west highland way by kate davies jamieson and smith.
Kate began by creating a collection of twelve handknit designs, each with its own. It runs from milngavie, on the outskirts of glasgow, to fort william. Inspired by the landscape of her home, kate has created a rich and diverse collection of designs, each with its. Win a selection of prizes from kate davies designs strik. 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. May 04, 2018 kate davies newest book is in the shop. Kate davies lives on scotlands west highland way where she loves writing, knitting, and walking in the wonderful landscapes of the area. The west highland way with kate davies and tom barr. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Each book contains a code for accessing your ravelry download of the books patterns. Discover scotlands best loved longdistance walking route with kate davies and tom barr. This book by kate davis and tom barr, is inspired by the scotland s best loved long distance walking route. Scotland and the west highland way scotland is truly a nation of plenty, and the west highland way is the perfect way to experience its staggering beauty. The west highland way by kate davies designs convent and.
The west highland way with kate davies and tom barr youtube. Opened in 1980, the west highland way was scotlands first long distance route and remains the most popular, with more than 15,000 walkers tackling it each year. 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. I began kate davies designs kdd creating digital patterns for hand knitters. The west highland way passes through some of the most spectacular scenery in all of britain. The west highland way kate davies tribe yarns, london.
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 author and designer. In my essays you can read about the associations of this landscape with the scottish outdoor movement craigallian. Knit read walk the west highland way by kate davies. Strathendrick pattern by kate davies designs kate davies designs pattern rams and yowes blanket and sheepheid tam the websters in ashland, oregon. Revel in your success, then climb ben nevis, the highest mountain in scotland if you still have the energy to spare or head to your next adventure. Nov 16, 2017 kate is joining us for the first year of woollinn.
West highland way is the most famous hike in scotland and one of the best in the world. Backpacking scotlands west highland way, the west highland. Tom barr live by scotlands bestloved longdistance walking route. Kate has created a collection of twelve handknit designs inspired by the west highland way.
Top 10 books about the scottish highlands and islands. The west highland way by kate davies wild and 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. 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 ootlier dathan pullover kit. The 152km route passes along the east of loch lomond, the largest expanse of fresh water in britain, and across. Let me just start by saying that this is probably the raddest hike i have ever done. The kdd shop stocks kate s books, yarns, and kits shipped worldwide at very reasonable rates. Depart fort william me at the end of the west highland way in fort william. Barr live by scotlands bestloved longdistance walking route. Kate davies and tom barr live by scotland s bestloved longdistance walking route. She has published several phenomenally popular knitting books, including yokes, colours of shetland, inspired by islay and the book of haps. Kate began by creating a collection of twelve handknit designs, each with its own distinctive story to tell.
Polly leonard sat down with kate to find out when knitting helped her to regain her strength, and discover a newfound creative life. May tends to be one of the nicer months, apriloctober will be more pleasant that octobermarch. Frequency 1 post day since may 2007 blog domain authority 29. There is available food and lodging along this 57 day trek. Kate began by creating a collection of twelve handknit desig. Despite being smaller than the state of maine, scotland packs a disproportionate amount of rich history, dramatic geological features, rugged stretches of coastline, and engaging tradition not to mention whisky within its bor. Anna macquarrie gaelic editing and nic blackmore book design and layout.
West highland way by kate davies kate davies bucher. While this is an intimate firstperson account, the chapter about her stroke begins with a second person narrator. Kate davies library collection of knitting books the woolly. Kate began by creating a collection of twelve handknit designs, each with its. 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. West highland way kate davies kate davies and tom barr live by scotlands bestloved longdistance walking route. In this collaborative creative project they celebrate their home, their workplace and the landscape that inspires them every day. Strathendrick pattern by kate davies designs breien en. This book by kate davis and tom barr, is inspired by the scotlands best loved long distance walking route. The west highland way kate davies kate davies designs book.
The west highland way kate davies and tom barr live by scotlands bestloved longdistance walking route. Knitting season by kate davies designs convent and. The company has now grown to manufacture our own brands of yarn, publish popular books, and create collections of designs for handknitters, all inspired by scotlands rich textile history and heritage. You can expect four seasons in one day in scotland. To date, we have produced fifteen books under the kdd and makadu imprints, all of which are available in our shop. In this collaborative creative project they celebrate their home, their workplace, and the landscape which inspires them every day. See more ideas about scotland, west highland way and fort william. The west highland waykate davies and tom barr live by scotlands bestloved longdistance walking route. Gordon anderson additional photography and general inspiration. Top uk knitting rss feeds uk knitting sites feedspot. Kate davies and tom barr live by scotlands bestloved longdistance walking route. The west highland way by kate davies fine fettle fibres.