14 Jan Winter Expedition

Posted at 03:53h in Inspiration, Nash Island Yarn, Shackleton CAL by

new year. new journey. setting off on an expedition.

expedition (n.) 1. an excursion, journey or voyage made for some specific purpose or exploration. 

This expedition is inspired by Sarah of Fibertrek’s Shackleton CAL which invites you to join a community of fellow explorers and challenge yourself to go beyond known boundaries to 
pursue that epic knitting/crafting project that will test your resilience and skills. An expedition requiring perseverance, thinking through obstacles, flexibility to change with circumstances and the courage to follow your passion into the great unknown. 



After much pondering, I have mapped out an itinerary, gathered in supplies and set forth.
Combining my love of islands and the sea, my passion for the art of hand knitting, and my curiosity for learning about ancient craft and ancestral roots my new year’s journey is taking me to the islands of my ancestors to study their traditional hand knits.  First stop, Fair Isle for an exploration of pattern and color, then on to the Orkney’s for a study in the structure and texture of the Gansey, and finally to Aran to traverse the interlacing intricacies of cables.  At journey’s end ~ three hand knit pullovers steeped in tradition and a wealth of new knowledge and confidence.
What is your epic hand crafting challenge?  Where will your journeys take you this year? What new skills will you be exploring?

You can join in the Shackleton CAL adventures HERE and follow Fibertrek’s expedition HERE.

Happy New Year and Bon Voyage!




6 Comments
  • gale (she shoots sheep shots)
    Posted at 04:19h, 14 January Reply

    Love this! Can't wait to see your sure-to-be-gorgeous sweaters.

  • Michele B
    Posted at 11:23h, 14 January Reply

    I will be rooting for you! I hope you will share your findings…

  • kathyinozarks
    Posted at 13:35h, 14 January Reply

    Love this idea

  • Mary Lou
    Posted at 15:53h, 14 January Reply

    I think we should do this in the real world sometime. Orkney? Yes. Can't wait to see your results. I'm still trying to get to the mittens with Tide!

  • Kirsten
    Posted at 02:40h, 15 January Reply

    What a fun idea!! I know the results will be fabulous. Eager to watch your "travels".

  • hodge podge
    Posted at 19:26h, 18 January Reply

    so cool! though i think your life is already enough of an adventure! my dream craft adventure would definitely involve an island inhabited only by sheep…

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