Introducing Hortie McClawrin

Once upon a time in a far flung corner of Northumbearland a simple little soul tirelessly tends his earthy patch, eagerly greeting each new season Mother Nature ushers in.  An idyllic existence filled with sweet birdsong and warm lazy days dreamily sky gazing.  Introducing Hortie McClawrin, always at the mercy of the elements, nurturing plants and at one with nature, he truly is a hardy little creature.

Hortie is the first bear of his kind off the needles from my new pattern; he is just over 3cm seated and 2cm wide at his hips. 

He was created using a fine merino twist, which gives excellent stitch definition. I use this type yarn in the preparatory stages of a new design, as it immediately highlights any key problems that can be addressed with pinpoint accuracy.

Outdoor photography presents a unique and variable set of challenges namely: the planet, the climate and the light and in our neck of the woods, more often than not, endured rather than simply experienced.

“Toto, I think we’re back in Kanas,” (Wizard of Oz,1939).

Ideally I prefer a soft, muted, natural light for my photos, which reveals the little figure in all his splendour. I personally favour a calm and overcast day for the best results.  However in the United Kingdom we are not always blessed with the weather, therefore a compromise is more often than not required.

  Hortie’s presence has a definite bearing on the matter I think.

Until next time.