Nov 27, 2019 the west highland way is 96 mile walk through some of the finest scenery britain has to offer. Her idea was to create a 100% scottish yarn, grown by scottish sheep. Ewan discusses some of the finer points of walking the route, with the background of loch lomond, shows how the baggage transfer works and how easy macs adventure make walking the west highland way. Its a simplified twoshade version of my strathendrick design, which i produced for my west highland way book. The west highland way published 2018 from kate davis. The book covers the entire west highland way, divided into walkable sections. The landscape which surrounds my home provided perfect inspiration for something ive long wanted to design a statement allover sweater in which vintage colourwork combines with a contemporary look and shape. The west highland way was the first long distance footpath to be established in scotland. Call 07746 298308 during shop hours for remote knitting. Kate began by creating a collection of twelve handknit designs, each with its. Kate davies decided to develop her own hand knitting yarn from the resources on her doorstep. In this beautifully produced book, kates words and designs are accompanied by toms stunning photography, depicting the west highland way in all seasons. Read our guide on the top 5 essentials to take with you on the west highland way.
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. Self guided walking holidays on the west highland way, including all maps, comprehensive route notes, accommodation and luggage transfer. Find all the information you need to immerse yourself into the wild landscapes of scotland and the countrys best loved long distance walking route. Knitwear inspired by the outlander series viewing as a. Not the west highland way guidebook cicerone press. Oh, comfort knitting i think it might be better than comfort food. 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. May 25, 2000 i finished the west highland way walk, just over 100 miles from milngavie to fort william. I finished the west highland way walk, just over 100 miles from milngavie to fort william. Kate davies and tom barr live by scotlands bestloved longdistance walking route. Backpacking scotlands west highland way the outbound. Selfguided walking holiday west highland way 6 days hiking. Open up this book, join them on their journey, and make your own west highland way.
The west highland way kate davies tribe yarns, london. So i was quite looking forward to highland knits pattern book. Kate began by creating a collection of twelve handknit designs, each with its own distinctive story. There is available food and lodging along this 57 day trek. This book makes me want to rent a cottage in manzanita and knit, knit, knit. The projects range in level of difficulty but there are stitch guides and other visual aids to help you get through it. 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. That is why we have investigated the best places to eat along the way and put them together in this nifty interactive west highland way food guide and map. Sep 21, 2010 not the west highland way describes alternative routes over mountains, smaller hills or high passes to all but one of the west highland way s nine stages, providing alternatives away from the main roads. Aug 24, 2018 this sweater has been getting a lot of comments and requests for information so i thought id tell you a bit about it.
The west highland way ends close to the foot of ben nevis, whose climb can make a wonderful addition to your trip. The official guide 11th edition by bob aitken, roger smith isbn. Knitwear inspired by the outlander series by interweave editors. Knitwear inspired by the outlander series by interweave editors patterns interweave books ebooks highland knits. Selfguided walking holiday west highland way 6 days. The trail, which opened in 1980, was scotlands first officially designated long distance route, and is now. The west highland waykate davies and tom barr live by scotlands bestloved longdistance walking route. Printed and bound in scotland paperback please note. The west highland way route is spectacular, following the banks of loch lomond, across the wilderness of rannoch moor and into the breathtaking beauty of glencoe and the very heart of the scottish highlands.
Knitwear inspired by the outlander series interweave editors on. Kate davies and tom barr live by scotlands bestloved. The west highland way stretches 96 miles 154 km from milngavie to fort william. 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. The highland knit book is a collection of patterns from interweave inspired by the hit tv show outlander. It takes the west highland way in scotland as the starting point for knitwear design. Not the west highland way describes alternative routes over mountains, smaller hills or high passes to all but one of the west highland ways nine stages, providing alternatives away from the main roads. With addon day trips over ben lomond or beinn dorain. Let me just start by saying that this is probably the raddest hike i have ever done. I was looking for a decent long distance walk in scotland. Twelve designs by kate davies, inspired by by scotlands bestloved longdistance walking route. This sweater says quite a lot about my design process, and the integrality. The west highland way didnt really appeal, but i found a book describing a route called the highland high way which was a high level version of the whw, and looked a lot more interesting.
Walking tours in scotland walking in scotland macs. West highland way walking holidays from mickledore travel. Wilderness guide pete long has done the west highland way several times and has distinguished the essentials and usefuls from the luxuries, hopefully giving you some handy insight on what to bring on the west highland way. The patterns in highland knits will definitely test your knitting skills. The route begins in milngavie near glasgow and after 95 miles of outstanding scenery, finishes in fort william, at the foot of ben nevis, britains highest mountain. West highland way is the most famous hike in scotland and one of the best in the world. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. The west highland way by kate davies jamieson and smith. Experience solitude as you hike through spectacular glens, revel in the welcoming hum of a highland pub, visit islands where land and sea become a vivid patchwork, and walk some of europes most iconic longdistance trails. This sweater has been getting a lot of comments and requests for information so i thought id tell you a bit about it. Each of the beautifully photographed areas has a piece of knitwear which was inspired by that specific part of the west highland way. In this collaborative creative project they celebrate their home, their workplace, and the landscape which inspires them every day. The west highland way is a very enjoyable and rewarding walk.
There is a wonderful stitch glossary and stitch abbreviation page to help you understand the stitches and stitch abbreviations. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. These 16 simple, enduring designs will have you stylishly covered no matter what place, or time, you call home. West highland way 6 day self guided walking holiday. Why not turn these pages to walk, read and knit with kate and tom. West highland way walking holidays absolute escapes. Bob aitken compiled and wrote the first edition of the west highland way in 1980. That show has inspired quite a few knit and crochet patterns and if you follow the link youll find an old post of mine where i round up some of the better ones. A former editor of the great outdoors magazine, he has written a large number of books about walking and the outdoors. This book provides good background and atmosphere, but its not really a guide for the walk. The remote country, changeable weather, and great length also mean you could find yourself in difficulty. There are two options for the club available and its the first that has limited numbers.
The seed stitch jacket, the fair isle stripe throw, the tie shrug, the textured scarf, the patchwork throw. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The west highland way by kate davies wild and woolly. Inspired by outlander, the romantic tale of time travel and adventure, highland knits is a rustic, yet sophisticated collection of quicktoknit projects. The west highland way, which was officially opened in 1980, is the first official longdistance designated walking trail in scotland and has retained its popularity among walkers ever since. From the outskirts of glasgow it winds for 96 miles 154. West highland way by kate davies kate davies bucher. Get these right and you should be comfortable whatever the. Kates words and designs are accompanied by toms stunning photography, depicting the west highland way in all seasons of the year. It is 154 km 96 miles long, running from milngavie north of glasgow to fort william in the scottish highlands, with an element of hill walking in the route.
Its not on my mustsee list but its historical, the lead actress is talented, it features hunky guys who sometimes take their shirts off, and there is lots of onscreen knitting. Kate began by creating a collection of twelve handknit designs, each with its own distinctive story to tell. Kate davies and tom barr live by scotlands bestloved longdistance walking. Roger smith is an experienced writer and hillwalker with an extensive knowledge of the area covered in this book and its history. Kate davies library collection of knitting books the woolly. It follows a mixture of drovers tracks, and old military and coaching roads, and heads along lochs, through forests and up hills. Now there is nothing like trekking 915 miles1525 kilometres a day to work up a massive appetite. Ps if you are a yarn or bookstore interested in stocking west highland way or any other of our. The book was released, i got my first look, and i was pleased. Not only talks you through the journey but gives much history along with summary of distance between stops, heads up if there is accommodation to be found although mine all booked in advance, if there is somewhere to buy supplies, transport and terrain summary. Kate began by creating a collection of twelve handknit designs. It was the first trip that macs adventure sold when we first started out and is the backbone of our business, with our specialists well versed on every step. Each book contains a code for accessing your ravelry download of the books patterns. This book is written by a knitter who has walked the west highland way, and.
The west highland way passes through some of the most spectacular scenery in all of britain. The printed book is exactly the same price as the ebook and includes complementary downloads of the patterns too. West highland way scotlands best loved long distance. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. A walking tour in scotland immerses you in the very fabric of this wild and varied country.
The west highland way with kate davies and tom barr youtube. Call 07746 298308 during shop hours for remote knitting support and wool consultations. I wont be getting the highland knits book roving crafters. Scottish tweed yarn, with its soft heathery colors reminisce. Appropriate emergency equipment should therefore be carried, and all the usual mountain walking rules still apply. The west highland way the west highland way was established as scotlands first longdistance path in 1980 and since then its reputation has flourished and become internationally recognised as one of the worlds great walks. We have distinguished the essentials and usefuls from the luxuries, hopefully giving you some handy insight on what to bring on the west highland way. For an oversight of the west highland way, its history, its logistics and how it feels to walk, this is the video for you. It is not a knitting book and does not contain knitting patterns.
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