Landbase is a term that I use to refer to the world around me.
It is a way of saying landscape- but to be inclusive of more than just myself.

The problem with saying landscape is that you are putting yourself as a viewer of said landscape,
but without acknowledgement of other elements.
It is like saying that the world around you is akin to a landscape painting or photograph.
Something that is to be looked at but not lived in.

When I say landbase I am acknowledging that the space around me includes
animals, plants, a watershed, and unique ecosystems.
Once we garner respect not only for ourselves but to the world around us we will become allies to our landbase.

Photos by Brutally Beautiful Photography

Yarn
Hinterland Watershed in color ‘Ash’
4 skeins (448g- 480m/528yds total)

Needles
8mm (US11) 24” or longer circular needles

Gauge
11 sts x 14 rows = 4” x 4” (10cm x 10cm)

Size
Unblocked
Wingspan- 54” (137cm)
Spine- 26” (66cm)

Blocked
Wingspan- 68” (173cm)
Spine- 29” (74cm)

Notions
4 place markers
A darning needle