There's something rather special about winter in West Cork. The rolling skies, fading landscapes and shifting light create an ever-changing palette of colours, and it's exactly the sort of world that inspires Caroline of Life in the Long Grass.
Caroline's favourite hiberknitting spots are her living room or the front porch whenever the winter sunshine makes an appearance. She loves being close to nature, whether that's exploring the countryside and taking in the scenery or settling in by a warm fire with hot tea and some knitting. Perhaps that's why, if she could be any winter creature, she'd choose an Irish hare, tucked into the long grass, watching the light change, the clouds move and the landscape slowly fall asleep.
Winter twilight in West Cork is a particularly beautiful sight. The changing skies bring dramatic scenes, with delicate cloud colours appearing against deep, dark grey backdrops. It's a landscape full of subtle shifts and soft contrasts, with plenty of inspiration for a dreamy winter colour palette.
For this year's Hiberknitalong, Caroline has captured that dusky winter atmosphere in two kits for the Twinkling Twilight Shawl, dyed exclusively for S&P: Tundra Fade and Twilight Fade. You'll also find a selection of curated kits from the Life in the Long Grass palette, full of the soft, shifting shades found in wild landscapes, winter skies and fading evening light.
