A short distance from our home is a working farm, Wheeler Farm, which is now a County Park & Recreation area. The old farm house stands surrounded by several acres, a few out buildings and a new barn. Big Cottonwood Creek runs through the land which is criss-crossed with dozens of pathways. Smith and I took Moxie to the park for a walk on Sunday and we all had a grand time. It was one of the beautiful days of winter when the sky is clear blue, the temps chilly, but not too, and the landscape is covered with a coating of white. 
From every trail you can see breathtaking views of the mountains. The stream and forested land give the feeling of being away from it all, in a secluded quiet place, of solitude. It was very calming to walk through the maze of trails.
It was also enjoyable to feel the cold air nip our cheeks, while Moxie ran and jumped through the snow. He had a wonderful time leading the way. We'll be returning to this park in all seasons to enjoy its calming quiet and miles of trails.
The farm was the perfect place to show off my first finished item of 2007...Bejeweled! She is a perfect scarf for the cold days of winter and the yarn felt so warm and snuggly against my neck.
The yarn is from Norma's Vermont co-op and it was very stiff and rustic, but when washed and blocked it softened beautifully. The yarn is full of texture, but shows off the lace pattern in Bejeweled to full advantage. The warmeth is very welcome around my neck and comfortable to wear. This pattern could be knit in nearly any yarn with fabulous results. Something soft and drapy, such as a kid mohair, cahmere or angora would work just as well. Thank you Shobhana for a wonderful, wearable scarf pattern!
This post is dedicated to you Eastern folk who feel like you've moved to the tropics.
Lovely pattern! It almost looks like crochet. I will have to think about getting that one - trouble is it still isn't cold enough for a coat let alone a scarf here. What happened to the winter?
Posted by: janine | January 10, 2007 at 03:01 AM
Ahhhh. Snow. It's beautiful, as is the scarf. And this way I don't have to shovel it or drive in it.
Posted by: Carole | January 10, 2007 at 04:40 AM
What a beautiful site to model your new scarf. I also bought the pattern -- have to search the stash for something good. And I heard this morning that snow is coming our way this weekend . . .
Posted by: Kathy | January 10, 2007 at 05:17 AM
Oh that looks great on you!
Posted by: scout | January 10, 2007 at 05:20 AM
Snow. Sure, rub it in!
Posted by: Teresa C | January 10, 2007 at 05:46 AM
I love the picture of Smith and Moxie! Looks like something out of the Waltons :-). They say that we may finally get dumped on here this weekend....fingers are crossed!
I really like Bejeweled!
Posted by: Kim | January 10, 2007 at 06:11 AM
We finally seem to be getting seasonally appropriate weather. I went for a walk this morning and it was 31 degrees. It was 72 on Saturday. Very strange!
Posted by: Christy | January 10, 2007 at 06:13 AM
I saw a few snowflakes mixed with the rain last night! I was so excited even though I knew that was all it was. I always complain about snow, but man, you miss it when you don't get your usual quota.
Posted by: Alison | January 10, 2007 at 06:17 AM
What a fabulous place to walk. It looks like New England until you see those really BIG mountains. Lovely!
Posted by: Judy | January 10, 2007 at 06:19 AM
Bejeweled is beautiful! The snow looks so inviting and that park is so nice for walking but those moutains are breathtaking.
Posted by: Karen | January 10, 2007 at 06:32 AM
What beautiful pictures! As an east coaster and snow-lover, I'm definitely jealous!
Posted by: patchworkgrrl | January 10, 2007 at 06:33 AM
I love all the Walk With Me Wednesday posts. I can't begin to tell everyone how much I enjoy the scenery, especially your snow and mountain posts. Beautiful scarf, too!
Posted by: Pat K | January 10, 2007 at 06:41 AM
What kind of working farm was Wheeler Farm? I love that old farmhouse!! It looks like a great place for a walk and an FO photo shoot.
Here in Wisconsin we've got nothin' in terms of snow, either. We were warned to have the shovels (plural) ready for the weekend, though, and thank goodness we'll get a little insulating snow before the temps plunge to well below normal next week. That's the forecast, anyway...
Posted by: Vicki | January 10, 2007 at 06:53 AM
Lene of Dances With Wool needs your beautiful sunshine! Our dogs love the snow and that is perfect snow for making snow-dog angels! Your first FO of 2007 is beautiful!
Posted by: peg | January 10, 2007 at 06:54 AM
Nice scarf! You have inspired me, and suddenly the appropriate yarn for this pattern (in my stash) popped into my head -- the one they called "knitting an intestine" at Rhinebeck. That thing has got to be RIPPED. It's dead ugly. But that yarn would be awesome for Bejeweled!
Shut up about the snow. Seriously. :)
Posted by: Norma | January 10, 2007 at 06:54 AM
Do you have to put doggie booties on Moxie for the snow?
Posted by: Stitch-n-Snitch | January 10, 2007 at 07:06 AM
Thanks for the snowy posts. I have been enjoying taking Bandit for walks in the morning - and it's helping me add up those miles.
Beautiful scarf!
Posted by: Lisa | January 10, 2007 at 07:10 AM
The squoosh factor of Bejeweled cannot be overestimated. Loved seeing Seaweed AND Bejeweled together. Such stylin'!
Posted by: Laurie | January 10, 2007 at 07:28 AM
Your Bejeweled is the perfect color to complement your entire winter wardrobe (almost aubergine:) The photos are wonderful and I can reminisce about visiting when it was green, but look forward to seeing the farm in white. What a bright, beautiful day you got!
Posted by: Birdsong | January 10, 2007 at 07:56 AM
Bulletin from NYC: it's snowing! Yes, it's actually snowing. of course, it may only be a flurry, but who knows?
BTW, Bejeweled is lovely. Thanks for letting us tag along on your walk.
Posted by: regina | January 10, 2007 at 07:58 AM
Ooh, beautiful snow and beautiful scarf! I can't wait to finish my Bejeweled.
Posted by: Miss T | January 10, 2007 at 08:01 AM
there you go showing off your snow again. I am so jealous. Bejeweled looks great by the way.
Posted by: Hillary | January 10, 2007 at 08:04 AM
ohhh Margene! that gorgeous snow!!! Looks like it was a beautiful day for a walk too!
No fair Moxie :)
Posted by: Kelly | January 10, 2007 at 08:33 AM
Great scarf! I really like the rustic texture of the yarn. Next trip to SLC, I'm going to check out Wheeler Farm.
Posted by: Wool Winder | January 10, 2007 at 08:52 AM
Lovely scarf! And ohh...yes, those snowy mountain walks...(sigh)
Well, I can wish, can't I?
It was 25 last night in my part of the "sunny south!"
(((hugs)))
Posted by: knitnana | January 10, 2007 at 09:16 AM