Traditionally, we visit Big Meadows at the end of the day. The kids play hide and seek in the tall grass and I watch the deer. Afterward, we head to a picnic ground and cook hot dogs over a fire in the near or total darkness, and finally, drive home, getting in close to midnight and tucking dirty little ones right into bed. I don’t know that I will have a completed mystery knit along shawl to photograph there every year, but this is the second June that I have. Maybe a short lived tradition? Last year it was Follow Your Arrow, and this year, Tales from the Isle of Purbeck. This latest shawl is my favorite. I can’t remember if I always say that, but this time I really mean it. It almost makes me long for cold weather (but not quite.)
Bonnie says
Beautiful photos! What camera equipment are you using?
Sonya says
Hi Ginny,
The shawl is beautiful! I’m tempted to start one for myself, even though I’m still working on another shawl at the moment. One can never have too many projects! One question, if you don’t mind, I’ve been looking at the wool and was wondering how soft it is? I think of shawls being lovely, soft items, however, I have memories of nasty, itchy pure wool sweaters as a child. I haven’t been able to find any information about the wool that specifically mentions how it feels. I would like to try and get some wool when more becomes available, but I don’t want to spend the money and be disappointed with a scratchy shawl. I would appreciate any comments you can give me about the ‘feel’ of the wool. Thanks!
Ginny says
Hi Sonya! I wouldn’t describe this wool as either soft or scratchy, but somewhere in between. It’s hard to say because I think everyone feels things differently. But, if you are sensitive to wool, I would say this probably isn’t the best yarn for you!
Amy @ Motherhood and Miscellany says
Those photos are amazing!! What a beautiful place and a beautiful family.
P.S. I’m hoping to get to meet you at Edel!!
Wendy says
How in the world could that be Job–he seems to have grown up overnight!
karen says
beautiful shawl beautiful children beautiful meadow! Love that texture of the shawl and I am ALWAYS wishing for cold weather 🙂
Deborah says
Oh the photos! I love taking these kind of pictures ~ Just of our life and everyday.
What fun! A perfect kind of child-evening. Carefree, running, playing, eating, dirt, LIFE!!!!
Tracy says
I think these might be some of my favorite pictures ever. But then, it’s hard to say…. 🙂
ann says
The shawl is lovely, really lovely. Such wonderful photos of your family too. Looks like a magical place that you’re visiting.
thecrazysheeplady says
Beautiful place, beautiful photographs, beautiful shawl.
Sue says
What wonderful & peaceful photography again, Ginny! I love seeing the adventures you have with your family. What a perfect pic of Gabe — he’s grown into such a handsome young man.
Though I don’t knit, I love seeing your projects. They’re beautiful.
Lisa says
I love that you take your knitting somewhere special after you knit it. I get that…your knitting is such a part of you and you love it. It makes sense to want it with you in a place you love. It marks the beginning of that knits story, and certain knits you just want to have a special start. It all comes together…
I Miss Virginia…
Lisa
Rachel says
i think that is my favorite shawl you have knit. i always love your photos from big meadow. you honestly could publish a book of your nature photography and make Lots!
Keesha says
Hi Anne – thanks for your comment, we have a number of posts on the subject, the most recent of which is Hadzabe Alsoe/Prrtett Letter which also has a couple of email addresses of to which you can address your concerns, as well as details of the website of Steffen Keulig – didn’t realise the Daily Mail had picked up the story, good to see it in the mainstream press, I’ll check it out, thanks for the heads-up. Chris O’Brien at Northstate Science also has some info; he spent time working with the Hadza.Tim
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Nice to see the passion for history,real stories and focus in heart and grit. I’m looking forward to seeing this made into accessible video. Wish I had made the first viewing. It was great meeting the video crew. Good luck with future projects and keep me on your email list for notifications.
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alexa says
I can’t believe you got such fantastic shots of those deer. My kids would have just LOVED them. And by the way, your shawl is simply gorgeous – pattern, colour and all.
Olivia says
The shawl is lovely and Job is huge!
shauna says
The shawl is gorgeous! And the pictures make Big Meadow look like a magical spot to explore.
Peg says
Deer and goats….I hope heaven is full of them….oh, and cats, dogs…..
This was a MOST enjoyable blog, the photos are fantastic. How did you get the beautiful photos of the deer w/o them running away. Your weekly blog(s) are part of the highlight of my week. THANK YOU so much for sharing this beauty, YOUR beauty with us!
Gracey says
I love these pictures, but I always think …..ticks…..I have an irrational fear of ticks…they give me the heebies….most bugs I don’t care about….the Hubs had two on him the other day and I was so glad he could remove them on his own….
Apseed (Ira) says
Oh, Ginny! What a beautiful place! Love your pictures from the Big Meadow and that shawl is GORGEOUS!
Lisa says
Ginny
I just love your blog, and especially love how often you post. Your kids are so real, and remind me so much of my childhood. Mostly outside.
And how someone can knit a shawl as gorgeous as that is beyond my “knit only” dishcloths that I struggle through.
Well done.
Jani says
These photos are particularly beautiful – almost dreamlike! Thanks for sharing, Ginny – I’m not a shawl knitter, but I’d love to do that lace as a wide infinity scarf … or even a blanket. 🙂
Lana says
Beautiful! Your baby is getting SO big!
Terra says
This is a nice photo essay, you even caught the deer in mid jump. I admire your new shawl, that is a hobby I don’t have.
Angela says
The meadow pictures are beautiful. Such a nice way to spend time together. I hope that we can find that time to be together this summer.
Kristina says
That is an absolutely beautiful shawl. Such great work. I am more jealous than I should be of your big meadow. Living in L.A., we just don’t get so much green! I’m happy to live vicariously though you!
tamara says
What a beautiful day and the photos are just ever so wonderful, showing precious moments. Happy Solstice!
Sheila says
WOW!!! The meadow brings out the best in all of you!!! 🙂
Linda says
Beautiful photographs to start my day! As always thanks for sharing.
Elizabeth says
such cute pictures of the young one and such lovely pictures of your older children and the land, and deer! Lovely shawl! so glad you were able to go out there again this year!
TarynKaeWilson @ WoolyMossRoots says
Ginny,
Beautiful pictures, I love seeing the deer. What a fun tradition for your family. And your shawl looks beautiful and cozy too.
Love,
Taryn
Marty says
love your shawl and your photos and your sharing your family life with us! blessings to you and yours.
Amy F says
love your sharing of photos. Shawl is gorgeous. I want to learn how to make one. Learning how to read a pattern. Your kids are adorable and I think it was neat the deer were on the field with you.
Gwendolyn says
Oh I love how your shawl turned out. That picture where you’ve turned your back to the camera, really shows the beauty of the shawl. Now that my daughter and her 3 little ones are here, I don’t have the time that I normally do to devote to knitting. How you do it with so many little ones is amazing. I’m just half way thru Clue 3 on the Isle of Purbeck. Did you notice that Hole and Sons will be having more yarn available on July 12th? I’m hoping to snag some “coast” colorway, but we’ll have to see how it goes. I love Job in his overalls. Is there anything cuter than kids in them? I know my own 3 used to wear overalls all the time, and people would always comment on that.
Lisa says
My Purbeck just came off the needles. It was a wonderful knit and it’s being blocked tonight.
Thank you for the beautiful pictures and the peeks into your life. Very inspiring.
Rain says
Your shawl is gorgeous! And that Job is such a cutie.
Tonya says
Just gorgeous Ginny – the shawl and the photographs.
sarah says
Beautiful photos!! love the shawl
Barbara says
That shawl really is beautiful. It looks sooo soft. I envy your Big Meadow evenings. What fun!
Tracey says
Your shawl really is so beautiful on you Ginny and I can see why it’s a favorite.
I love Big Meadow and had hoped to get up there this summer [and finally meet you in person], but with my daughter and her family preparing to move to Germany I am staying close to home this summer.
Karen says
OK Ginny help me here! When I was a child we would spend all day every day in fields and woods and streams. I NEVER got a tick. As an adult I’ve contracted Lyme and my children have been bitten even in our own backyard. I looked at your pictures and longed to enjoy with my own children the adventures I had as a girl. What do you do to protect your children from ticks (hopefully without also exposing them to lots of strong chemicals)? Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and for sharing pieces of your journey with this grateful reader! Blessings–
Ginny says
Hi Karen!
Ticks are part of our daily life, almost year round here in VA. Actually, we find that they aren’t as bad on Big Meadows as they are on our own property! We do daily tick checks, and are always aware. I treated Bea for suspected Lyme last year, so I know that worry. But we view them as part of life and choose not to worry, just to be vigilant. There’s no easy answer!! Love, Ginny
Susan M says
I LOVE both of those shawls! Will have to check them out on Ravelry and then to my baskets of stash!!