The colour of this Helianthemum* called out to me at my local garden centre this week.
Beautiful, deep, rich, bold. Hmm, perhaps not suitable for a full sweater, but it would be lovely as a pop of colour in a shawl or scarf. My knitting mojo was getting into gear …
And then I remembered! I already have a lace scarf in this very colour!
Back in 2012, I attended a knitting workshop in Arnstein, Germany, and this scarf was the result. Knitted in Rowan kid-silk haze, it showcases 2 of the lace stitches and knitting techniques that we discussed on the day. It is where I learned to cast on using a crochet hook, a technique I now use all the time. I met some inspiring people and came home with some lovely memories – memories which were jogged at the garden centre by the colour of this little alpine flower.
Have you been reminded of a past knit by a colour you’ve seen while you’ve been out and about? I’d love to hear about it!
* for those who would like to know, the Helianthemum is ‘Bunbury’, perfect for pollinators!
yarnsmithery 
Such a beautiful colour and the scarf is so delicate and vibrant. Thanks for the inspiration!
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The flower has reminded me to wear the scarf more often! Thanks for commenting 🙂
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Beautiful colour! I’ve not heard of casting on using a crochet hook. Any advice for a newbie? 🙂
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Thanks Kirsty 🙂 I’ll have a go at putting something together to explain it … Watch this space!
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Thanks 🙂 that would be super helpful!
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Wow, i remember watching you every lunch time kitting that scarf and a few of us trying to win your affection to have the scarf.
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Yes, it was good to know there would be plenty of offers to take it off my hands if I decided I didn’t like it after all! Thanks for commenting 🙂
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