It's that time of year again when lucky knitters are at Shetland Wool Week and those of us who haven't made it up there console ourselves with a little wool treat and taste of the Shetland fun! Here's The Annual!
The Shetland Wool Week Annual, Volume 10 includes ten stunning patterns that highlight the versatility and beauty of Shetland wool, Fair Isle, and lace knitting. It features inspiring photos from the Westside of Shetland, where unfazed sheep roam the landscape and breathtaking views abound. Whether you’re drawn to natural hues or bold colours, intricate lace, or the careful positioning of Fair Isle motifs, we hope these pages inspire you to pick up your needles, raid your wool stashes, and immerse yourself in the timeless art of knitting.
Patterns
Laebrak Hap by Elizabeth Johnston
Matt’s Hat by Donna Smith
Islesburgh Toorie by Anne Doull
Volda Lace Top by Linda Shearer
Given tae da Lent Gravit by Alison Rendall and Nina Moncrieff
Skalva Socks by Freya Hutcheson
Vegr Vest by Ella Gordon
Flying Flock by Helen Robertson
Winyadepla Scarf by Betsy Williamson
Vatster Mittens by Janette Budge
Features:
- Stitches in Time – Preserving Shetland’s Knitting Legacy – 10 Years of the SWW Annual
- Discovering Shetland’s Lace Knitting Traditions
- Unsung Ganseys – Rediscovering Shetland’s Ganseys
- From London Beats to Lerwick Streets – Capturing the Spirit of Pre-Oil Shetland through Fair Isle Knitwear Photography by Chris Morphet
- True Colours – in Search of Lost Hues: A Journey Through Shetland’s Wool Heritage
