A breezy day. Everything has that blown-out, blown-back look to it.
In the undergrowth, broom-pods rattle like crazy maracas.
And what’s that rustling beneath the willowherb and gorse?
:: I am already making the second mitten to form an actual pair. Hold still my beating heart – there will be a pattern.
:: My peppers are ripening nicely. Hurrah!
:: Have you seen this? I shall be there for the whole thing. Weaving! Sheep! Wool sorting and grading! How I excited am I?
KDD & Co 
Insanely jealous on the Wool Week count but good for you! Report please!
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Found this via Twitter today. You’ve probably seen it before, but in case you haven’t: Victorian knitting manuals. Books in full text. Might cheer you up? http://www.vads.ac.uk/collections/WSA
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oh, he is the best rustling boy. skritch behind his ears for us.
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The anticipation before he comes pouncing out was almost too much for me, and now I’m giggling.
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I hope you make a peerie ooie! Have a great time, Kate. You deserve it.
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I really wish I was going. But we’re currently planning next summer’s vacation and Shetland is right there at the top of the list!
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The Shetland event sounds wonderful – I did desperately want to do, but it was too expensive. But at least i’m going to Ganseyfest this weekend. Have a great time!
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I wish I could go to that, it looks very interesting. I’m very pleased that there will be a pair of mittens!
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Oh that sounds wonderful, wish I was going, please take lots of pictures to show us how good it is!
Jan
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I KNEW it would be Bruce! I miss the days when we could take Duke for long rambling walks.
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I was hoping it would be Bruce in the bush! Is a Bruce in hand worth two in the bush?
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Ever since I was a little girl reading Winnie the Pooh, I’ve wanted to know what, exactly, is a gorse bush. Thank you!
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oooh, I love the blown seedpods picture and of Bruce rustling through the bracken. The weekend looks amazing, can’t wait to hear about it. Hope you have a lovely time! xxx
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Love the sound! Yay! for your peppers, here in NH our gardens are far too wet this year to produce much of anything. sad… As for attending Shetland Wool Week, a dream come true. Will you be teaching also?? If so, lucky them. I’ve been reading Kieran’s blog and keeping a close eye on his latest (gorgeous) creation “Daises”. I’m green with envy of you both.
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Hee, I guessed right about what was rustling!
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Wish I could be there but I will have to see what you see
by keeping up with your blog.
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Yes there will be a pattern :) Sorry – selfish of me… How lucky are you to be going to this event – have a great time
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