Shetland knitting

The Shetland Wool Week patron for 2020 has been named today as Shetland knitwear designer, Wilma Malcolmson, who is internationally renowned for her skilfully blended Fair Isle knitwear. The much-anticipated annual hat pattern, which is now synonymous with the launch of the patron has also been released. This year’s official hat, designed by Wilma, is called ‘Katie’s Kep’.

Located in Lerwick, the capital town of Shetland, Jamieson & Smith, are long established as the islands primary purchaser of the Shetland Wool clip. We annually purchase the raw fleece from over 700 local crofters andfarmers.

Beautifully designed, presented and printed, Shetland Wool Adventures Journal features beautiful photography, knitting patterns, walks, interesting stories, interviews, recipes and some personal insights into the lives of the Shetland’s top knitters and craftspeople. Shetland is a beautiful and inspiring place and the Journal aims to bring a little piece of our magical isles to your home.

A review by Nadine Buntenbeck on taking the online knitting belt class with Janette Budge. This is an unpaid honest review shared with kind permission from Nadine. Also known as @ootthewindae on Instagram and Ravelry.

In Episode 89 our feature interview focuses on fine Shetland lace, as we speak with the Curator of the Shetland […]

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History of Supported Needle Method

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