dear diary,
This week saw the return of winter with arctic temperatures at night, frosty mornings, snow blizzards and icy winds from Siberia. No signs of spring left apart from bright blue skies and sunshine amidst wintry showers.
jack frost
I took this opportunity to take some photos of trees. I have always loved trees. In summer to lie under them looking up into their amazing canopy and dreaming of places far away, in winter I love their starkness against blue skies and winter sunshine.
beech
oak
oak
gnarled branches
Whilst on this photo shoot with trees I also found plenty of other inspiration which I applied to sample knitting when I was back in the warmth of my studio later.
gate inspiration – honey comb texture
tree trunk inspiration – rib and welt texture
tyre inspiration – chevron stripes
As you can see, even during this rather stark and colourless time of year one can find plenty of inspiration. Always walk around with eyes wide open and having a camera with you helps of course.
I have also been busy making more squares for ‘my girls’ blanket. I leave you with this weeks fruit of crochetnesses…
blanket squares – week two