We had a busy day with not much spare time so I was determined to get something done during the evening. I managed six rows of this Tied Knots hat which I am making with the gorgeous merino and silk yarn that I bought from Perran Yarns at the Great Wool Weekend.
Many thanks Cheryll for organising our Friday night get together, you can see who else took part here.
Earlier in the week we visited Dulverton in West Somerset for the day. A pretty village to look around but our main reason for being there was to visit the gardens of Hollam House which are only open for one afternoon of the year. As it coincided with my birthday it made for a very pleasant day out.
The gardens are stunning. They are on the side of a hill and well laid out with water gardens, pond areas, formal gardens and more open informal areas. Just a few pics....
Sadly not a sunny afternoon but still very worth while the visit.
Happy birthday! Such a pretty place to spend the day.
ReplyDeleteWhy only one afternoon a year? It is so beautiful and makes me want to go see it in person.
ReplyDeleteWhat an intricate pattern on your needles. It's wonderful though. Lovely gardens. So relaxing to look at. Thanks for sharing. ;^)
ReplyDeleteQué hermosura de gorro el que estás haciendo. Una belleza el hilo que estás usando. Ya lo quiero ver terminado. Y quería darte las gracias por compartirnos también las fotos de tu paseo. Qué lugar tan bonito. Excelente para detenerse a pensar. Se ve muy tranquilo. Recibe un fuerte abrazo desde Venezuela!
ReplyDeleteLove what you are knitting, the colour is gorgeous. Beautiful gardens. Hugs, xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely knitting you are working on. Pretty yarn color. Happy Birthday! The gardens look so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lovely day out. Enjoy your new knitting needles.
ReplyDeleteLovely knitting and pattern... & WoW those pics are just gorgeous...
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping in for FnwF too...xox
Love your knitting, that is a beautiful garden to visit.
ReplyDeleteFabulous garden - a lovely birthday treat. That yarn is very pretty - I can only imagine how lovely it feels...
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Happy belated birthday! Your knitting looks lovely. Love the pics.
ReplyDeleteA nice tour of the gardens you had. Thank you for the nice pictures.
ReplyDeleteYour knit looks wonderful... I love merino wool with silk - and I love cable knitting.
Many greetings and all the best wishes for your birthday.
Viola
Firstly - belated Happy Birthday! Lovely way to spend it. It is a shame that the gardens are open only one day a year, it looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you for another garden tour. A feast for the eyes.
ReplyDeleteA belated Happy Birthday, indeed. So glad you had a lovely day out to celebrate!
ReplyDeleteGosh its looking so beautiful there with spring bursting in to bloom Lin. Your photos are stunning. I love that vareigated yarn you are using.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing your finished hat. Thanks for sharing your gorgeous photos.
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday..... How nice too enjoy the garden visit on your birthday........ Looks pretty
ReplyDeleteLove your cable knitting. Such lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday Lin! What a super pressie - beautiful views of the garden! 😁👍💕
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