Simply shetland is the exclusive north american distributor of jamiesons and. Simply shetland books are available now at jimmy beans wool with free u. How does shetland hand knitting relate to wider shetland society. While there i went a bit mad in jamiesons revamped lerwick shop, with the intention of knitting myself a fair isle in colours which i thought would remind me of shetland, and i wrote about the colour choice i had tried to make at the time that was then, and this is now. There is a great variety of patterns in this book a lovely rose pattern shawl, jumpers for men and woman, cardigans and some great felted bags at the back. There are a lot of places to get knitting lessons and workshops but very few opportunities to learn from two expert shetland knitters, hazel tindall and elizabeth johnston. Made from 100% natural wool grown and spun in the shetland islands, it knits up 3033 stitches3235 rows equaling 4 inches 10 cm using 3. Rarely do i find a knitting book, even one with lace in the title, where absolutely every pattern is beautiful and enthralling.
The 2015 shetland wool week pattern is now available. This was the official pattern for shetland wool week 2015, an event held every year in shetland to celebrate shetland wool and its associated crafts. Jamiesons of shetland wool knitting yarns spindrift, dk. The wool is a blend of an australian fine wool and a hearty new zealand wool that gives the yarn its.
Shetland also has many fascinating prehistoric sites such as jarlshof prehistoric and norse settlement and mousa iron age broch. She shows how just three simple motifsfeather and fan and old shale. The history behind shetland lace, shetland and the traditions make this book interesting and quite unique. Chapman, roslyn 2015 the history of the fine lace knitting industry. Simply shetland books simply shetland 5 roxanas garden is available now at jimmy beans wool with free u. The shetland times bookshop the shetland times ltd. Due to the covid19 outbreak our mail order department is running with reduced staff, your patience is appreciated. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The ethereal beauty and intricacy of shetland lace knitting might seem beyond the powers of the everyday knitter, but this inspiring gift book demonstrates that the skills needed are within the reach of everyone who can knit, purl, cast on, and bind off. Hazel and elizabeth were born and brought up in shetland. The shetland times bookshop books knitting shetland textiles 800 bc to the present shetland textiles. Patterns labelled as shetland in books by a range of authors published between 1840 and 1880 were selected for investigation.
Knitting patterns diagram items similar to shetland lace pattern by toshiyuki shimada, japanese knitting pattern book for shetland shawl, hand knitted wrap gift,knit tutorial for cape on etsy photo from album tradition of lace shawl knitting in shetland on yandex. Shetland fleece can be the finest of british breed wools and we select the finest we can find, so these yarns are particularly soft. It also features photography by susan taken on the island of vaila, situated off the west coast of shetland, and celebrating. The 21 designs feature knitted garments for all the family.
Includes pullovers, cardigans, overtop, tam, scarf, cowl, and fingerless mitts. Well shetland traderbook two is being printed as i type and should be ready for. Please check our stockists pages for a store near you. Our online shop is currently under construction and will relaunch shortly. The fiveday inter disciplinary conference will focus on the many facets of knitting, ranging from academic research to contemporary art. This book is considered to be the book about shetland lace. Shetland wool week was busy but brilliant, it gets bigger and better every year. These patterns feature jamiesons shetland spindrift. An excellent starting point on the slippery slope is kate davies and jen arnallcullifords 2016 collection of traditional and new haps, the book of haps.
Im sure most of you who visit this site know by now that i have been working on a 2nd collection of shetland inspired patterns. Explore traditional shetland lace knitting with expert teacher brooke nico. So i thought id simply show you what i came back with in my luggage. The shetland times bookshop is a longestablished, familyowned bookshop in lerwick, shetland. This is a 2ply jumper weight shetland wool yarn in 225 beautiful shades. Paperback published in december 2004 by simply shetland. It includes pullovers, cardigans, jackets, scarves, gloves, mittens and a gorgeous beaded shawl in ultra lace, a luxurious blend of shetland wool and lambswool. Buy jamiesons shetland knitting book 3 from waterstones today. If you were expecting to visit the shetland museum and archives online shop please note you are on the correct page. One of our core yarns, available in 64 colors, shetland has been a versatile workhorse for our customers for years. This publication is out of print jamiesons shetland knitting book 3. Jamiesons shetland knitting book jamiesons shetland knitting book 2 jamiesons shetland knitting book 3 simply knit simply shetland simply shetland 2 simply shetland 3 at galisteo simply shetland 4 at tomales bay nicky epsteins fabulous felted bags. Subtitled 20 simply beautiful patterns, it does not disappoint. Its quick to stitch, the idealsize for trying new techniques, and the end result is a versatile, practical accessory.
This is a double knitting dk weight shetland wool yarn in 174 beautiful shades. For fans of the craft this project book is just divine. Oct 23, 2016 heirloom knitting by sharon miller is out of print, but can sometimes be found as used copies. Patons shetland chunky yarn is a favorite within the patons range for many years, perfect for projects for both adults and children. Clear instructions for all the techniques needed to. This is lovely english shetland wool from into the whirled in the colorway studio west.
Books jamieson and smith, real shetland wool, fair isle. Jamiesons shetland spindrift at little knits jamiesons shetland spindrift is a 2ply, jumper weight wool traditionally used for fair isle knitting made of 100% shetland wool from the shetland isles. History of supported needle method the principles of knitting. I may substitute one packaging for the other in order to fulfill your order.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Learn how to master three classic shetland lace motifsjust six simple stitchesand build your skills with 20 beautiful and varied projects, too. Sep 02, 2017 there are a lot of places to get knitting lessons and workshops but very few opportunities to learn from two expert shetland knitters, hazel tindall and elizabeth johnston. Knitting pattern books by a range of knitting designers which feature our. Susans books are not simply about how to recreate vintage garments. Conjuring up images of fine openwork shawls, shetland lace knitting. During our first trip to this scottish archipelago we were inspired by its nature and its people, but most of all by the wonderful wool given to us by the small, tough shetland sheep. The shetland times bookshop, 7179 commercial street, lerwick, ze1 0aj. Ill be back soon, til then happy knitting xxx shetland wool week 2015 at the marts flock book sale.
Simply shetland books great book with shetland designs. They grew up watching knitters who needed to knit quickly to produce high quality knitwear for sale. Shetland wool feels particularly soft and beautiful when the yarn blooms after it has been blocked. In, ahem, 2015 i was in shetland not for shetland wool week, but for a holiday. There is a brilliant how to demonstration, and the stitches are simply explained.
Feather soft and incredibly light, 15 great patterns and full instructions by elizabeth lovick september 15,2015 paperback 1602 by. This yarn is not made from shetland wool rather, the name shetland refers to the size of the yarn and not the fiber content. Hapalongs of 2015 and 2016 and kate davies 2016 book of haps. Synopsis this is the debut book by the new distributor of jamiesons of shetland wools, simply shetland. Some patterns of traditional lace centres below are some examples of traditional centre patterns used in shetland lace knitting. If there is something you cant find or would like more information please dont hesitate to get in touch by phone, email or via our social media. Our shop is a welcoming and interesting place to browse and explore, offering outstanding service and an array of books and unique, bespoke gifts. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading simply shetland lace. Here you can find our full range handknitting yarns, a collection of books and patterns and all the knitting accessories youll need to complete your project. Shetlandic knitting english version books trollenwol. The vintage shetland project pattern book is the perfect standalone ebook for those knitters who would like the pattern instructions and full colour charts in digital format and is a perfect addition to the printed book. Other jamieson pattern books include fabulous felted bags, jamiesons shetland knitting book, jamiesons shetland knitting book 2, jamiesons shetland knitting book 3, simply knit, simply shetland 2, simply shetland 3, simply shetland 4 and simply shetland 5. I spun this as a fractal, which means that the color repeats on one bobbin are long, and on the other bobbin the color repeats are shorter, so when the two singles are plied together, there will be a subtle striping effect. The baable hat designed by this years patron donna smith features a wide brim, lovely sheep motifs and a snowy sky, very appropriate to shetland and most of the uk this week, i thought it was spring this hat is a great introduction to fair isle knitting and as its worked in aran weight.
Impossibly light and delicate, they are surprisingly easy to knit. Nov 30, 2002 jamiesons shetland knitting book 2 colding, david on. See all books authored by david codling, including simply shetland, and simply knit 2, and more on thriftbooks. Buy jamiesons shetland knitting book 3 shetland knitting book. Nice pattern book, but i really think i would only like to make one. Order books online about knitting from the shetland times bookshop. Fair isle knitting knitting yarn free knitting knitting projects crochet projects knitting tutorials baby knitting patterns crochet patterns hat patterns. This work contains 24 new designs for women, men and children featuring jamiesons shetland wool in 2ply jumper weight, double knitting, heather aran and chunky marl. Simply shetland books simply shetland 5 roxanas garden great book with shetland designs. Shetland museum and archives is to host an international conference on knitting in collaboration with the university of southampton. Jamiesons shetland knitting book 3 viewing as a guest user. Authenticity in shetland lace knitting shetland museum.
For businessexclusive pricing, quantity discounts and downloadable vat invoices. The staff were very busy online and putting together mail orders. Happy to report that marie wallins shetland is back in stock this exquisite book is full of intricate fair isle designs in a kaleidoscopic array of colors, all knit with the quintessential jamiesons shetland spindrift. Liz loviks two books, the magic of shetland lace knitting, and magical shetland lace shawls to knit, are two books with admirably well and logically made instructions.
Jamieson and smith, real shetland wool, fair isle knitting. Shetland lace shawls have long been the epitome of knitted elegance. Read more shetland, shetland wool week, the book of haps hamegaet, haps, hazel tindall, knitting, shetland, shetland knitting, shetland wool week, the book of haps 28 comments on hamegaet houlland by. Here are some photos from the eyes of me a shetlander working throughout the week. Shetland pattern book, knitting designs selected and edited.
The vintage shetland project pattern book patterns. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Find knitting inspiration, learn new techniques and discover new knitting patterns from interweaves selection of knitting books and ebooks. This followup to elizabeth lovicks the magic of shetland lace knitting features full and complete patterns for 15 shawls that range from miniwraps for beginners right up to a lightasair wedding stole. Little knits jamiesons shetland spindrift jamiesons of. The 21 designs feature knitted garments for all the family, including jackets, vests, pullovers, hats, and scarves, knitted in jumper weight, double knitting, aran and chunky weights. Modern fair isle knitting on shetland knitting squirrel. As shetland wool week 2015 starts later this month, im sure there are always a lot of finishing touches to be put in place. This book is for everyone who wants to know more about wool, knitting and shetland. While doing research on knitting methods for the first edition of the principles of knitting, i learned that one of the oldest of them employed a device of some kind to support the right needle, freeing the hand to act as a shuttle and control tension. This marvelous 100% natural wool grown and spun in the shetland islands knits up 24 stitches32 rows equaling 4 inches 10 cm using 3.
Many of shetlands visitor attractions tell their social history providing an insight into shetlands historic scandinavian links and insights into the crofting life on here in decades gone by. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In the meantime please browse through our shetland wool week shop, which is also selling 60north magazines, two textile publications and the cod hunters. Knitting books available online from jamiesons of shetland. Knitting bookvideo descriptions camilla valley farm. This group of yarn loving, knittingaficionado friends took a trip to shetland, and brought back a wealth of inspiration and knowledge. Wallin is a british designer known for her rich colorwork designs, inspired by traditional fair isle knitting, but applied to modern, wearable shapes and styles. We annually purchase the raw fleece from over 700 local crofters and farmers. This gorgeous largeformat book features fair isle, lace, bold cables and colorful contemporary pieces for all the family. See simply shetland for lists of stockists or ask at your lys. More patterns hello everyone, this weeks patterns have been uploaded to ravelry and loveknitting soon to be lovecrafts weve chosen a mix of fair isle and lace this week and i know it is a heatwave in many places so it might seem a bit strange to be thinking about gloves and hats but we are sitting in a usual shetland summer day of 11 degrees. Jamiesons shetland knitting book 3 shetland knitting.
Simply shetland lace 6 knitted stitches 20 projects by. Knitting gudrun johnstons hansel, a hap a traditional everyday wrap in scotlands shetland islands has sent me down the rabbit hole of hapdom. Single pattern leaflets available at shops that carry simply shetland jamieson yarn. This is the debut book by the distributor of jamiesons of shetland wools, simply shetland. Shetlands also come in many natural colours and we blend to produce six basic slightly heathered shades in 4ply and double knitting weights. The history of the fine lace knitting industry in nineteenth and early twentieth century shetland, phd thesis, school of humanities, university of glasgow. I chose this book after being in the shetland islands and having seen so many lovely ideas in their style of knitting. Parallels in the remote cluster of rocks in the north sea, knitting is a deeply ingrained tradition that stretches back for. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Simply shetland beautiful yarns for hand knitting from the shetland landscape. Mar 20, 2016 modern fair isle knitting on shetland 20 march 2016 by nicolette leave a comment if like me, you visit shetland on the trail of fair isle knitting, you wont want to just look at the beautiful vintage examples in the museums, youll also want to see the modern pieces which you will see everywhere. Shetland knitting patterns crochet, carving, patterns.
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