I See Knitting Everywhere.....Botanic Gardens Thoughts

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Well I see an Example of Pooling...and it's all good. 
 This would be the color combination purples and oranges.  So great in nature, I must find a hand dye in this mix. I'd call it Summer Annuals.
 Well, this is the perfect hedge edge. 
Sometimes the edge of a shawl simply MAKES it pop. 
 There are some days when you need some wine when you knit....
Knitting in the round of course,
and finally
A chart that doesn't make me shudder..

Nature is a wonder of an inspiration. 
Don't you think so?






Comments

Anonymous said…
Love those HUGE lilypads. I saw those at Bok Tower Gardens this year. AMAZING!

And, you know, I DO like my knitting to be in the round. LOL
10:14 AM
Unknown said…
What a clever, inspirational post! Well done! Lovely images...beautiful flowers to inspire knitters!
11:14 AM
Katherine said…
I love the Botanic Gardens! Your photos are gorgeous! I've never seen lily pads as big as those. Definitely awe inspiring and knit inspiring.
1:22 PM
Nancy said…
I fun post and your knitting photographic metaphores are perfect.
1:24 PM
Celia said…
Beautiful photos.
1:38 PM
Nicole said…
I agree, I love finding color inspiration in nature. :)
4:39 PM
Annie Cholewa said…
Brilliant! Next time I'm in a garden I shall endeavour to see it with knitter's eyes :)
5:08 PM
zach said…
grapes are always good for a nice macro shot!
5:16 PM
Araignee said…
What beautiful photos! Those grapes are killing me. Before we moved here, I used to have a concord grape vine and for me that is the smell of the end of summer. How I miss making jelly from those sun warmed purple beauties.
6:15 PM
gMarie said…
Ummm - so when are you going to start designing from your inspired by nature series? Beautiful photos and inspiration. g
11:47 PM
Tanna said…
ABSOLUTELY!! I'm inspired by such beauty every. single. day! Great photos and associations, Kathy. blessings ~ tanna
6:22 AM
SissySees said…
Lovely photos, and yes, naturing is inspiring!
1:19 PM
Judy S. said…
Nice post with photos from one of my favorite places!
9:52 PM
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