February is always the time when I feel like I’m emerging from hibernation. Not that I have slept all of January of course, though the temptation was certainly there. I have been busily knitting away and have put together the beginnings of a couple of new patterns. They still need editing, photographing, laying out and testing so it will be a while before they are ready but they will be coming soonish and when they’re a little further along I might give a sneak peek. I’ve also been out and about with my camera a bit, enjoying the quiet of the winter countryside, though never venturing too far from the pull and comfort of home.
Winter this year has been mild, with only a few frosty January mornings. I do love how the frost transforms the dull coloured twigginess of the winter landscape, so couldn’t resist heading out to take some pictures before scurrying back home to curl up with my knitting again.
In the last week there has been a sense of change in the air, especially at daybreak, which throughout December and January has been a silent affair. But now that February is here the dawn chorus is gaining new voices each day, with small birds singing out their territorial boundaries from first light. Spring is waiting in the wings, ready to burst forth with colour and fragrance and celebration of warming and lengthening days. I don’t know about you, but I feel very ready for it.
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Oh I am totally ready for spring Julie!
Your frosty pics are very beautiful … as is your cosy sofa with your knitting! 🙂
Happy February lovely,
V x
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Thanks, Julie. Beautiful post as always. Love the quiet photos and also the pretty yarn colours in your knitting bag. I look forward to seeing what you are designing now.
Happy February, and yes, definitely looking forward to spring. Where I am, the aconites are out and the crocuses so it is all looking full of hope.
Bless you and take care xx
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Beautiful photos as usual. I agree this winter has been very mild. This time last year we was in deep snow.
I really can’t wait for spring, and on my allotment and garden, the bulbs are beginning to appear.
I’m totally looking forward to your new patterns, and absolutely love all your makes.
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Lovely pics Julie can’t wait to see what’s coming
Well I’m off to Spain for a month but will be taking my knitting I think I’ll just knit clothes
Marie x
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Such beautiful photos Julie!! Love the frosty ones!
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Your frosty wood photos are so beautiful. I am always so ready for spring after a long winter and winter always seems so long to me😊.
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You always find Beauty in the simplest things 💛
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Many thanks for your beautifull pics, they are a door for an other world.
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Yes, the birds have been wonderful lately haven’t they, so much singing. And I am spotting frogs in the pond as well. And my little plastic pot of crocus bulbs has a single flower which is making me very happy. CJ xx
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Thanks Julie! Always inspiring…in knitting and otherwise.
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What beautiful frostiness depicted in your amazing photos. Oh and that little teaser of a new bunny top… 🙂 xxx
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Your writing and your pictures are as beautiful as your knitting. Thank you so much for sharing with us. Love those well-worn boots!
Linda
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Greetings, so enjoying creating little creatures. Thank you. So looking forward to new things. Like the flowers popping up for spring. Peace to you !
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What an eye you have for simple beauty. I have loved looking at your photos.
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What lovely signs of hope you have there! We’ve just had 2 days off of school last week for so much snow and more tonight…
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Hope you’re all ok with all the storms…
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Amazing photographs Julie. I, too, am looking forward to Spring and also, with as much eagerness, your new patterns. Take care and thank you for some wonderful reading.
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You take the most amazing pictures! Spring always feels so slow in coming, but thankfully, it does always arrive. Happy knitting.
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I love all your photos Julie. While you’re looking forward to Spring we down under are looking forward to Autumn and hopefully a break from all the rain and humidity. I can’t wait to see your spring flowers.
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Hello Julie, your pictures are very pretty. They are emitting peace to me. Here in Switzerland snow drops are popping everywhere.
I love the energy of spring!! Have a beautiful spring.
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Spring is emerging here in Canada 🇨🇦 too! You can hear it, smell it… just can’t see or feel it! The crows have returned & we have even had Turkey sightings! Can’t wait to see your pattern offering… so exciting! 🐿🌷🌞
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I love your eye for beauty. Thank you very much for sharing it with us.
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