We have a real treat arriving in space this week: Hairst Mön Mitten kits- designed by Gudrun Johnston and featuring Jameson’s of Shetland DK yarns. Featuring a traditional Shetland XO […]
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Just Landed: Jamieson’s of Shetland Ultra Lace
We now stock a truly classic laceweight yarn: Jamieson’s of Shetland Ultra! It is Jamieson’s only blended yarn, made with 50% Shetland and 50% Lambswool. The Lambswool makes the yarn […]
Fair Isle Taster Workshop with Gudrun Johnston
Join Shetland born designer Gudrun Johnston for an introduction to Shetland wool and its suitability to stranded knitting. Shetland wool included in class fee. In this class, we will dip […]
Shetland Lace Explored with Gudrun Johnston
Join Shetland-born knitwear designer Gudrun Johnston to learn Shetland lace knitting techniques! In this class, we will explore the techniques and patterns that pertain to Shetland Lace knitting. We will […]
Cut It Up! Conquer Steeking with Gudrun Johnston
Join Shetland-born knitwear designer Gudrun Johnston for a focused steeking technique workshop! During this workshop, we will examine the various methods for steeking your knitting. Working from a swatch, we […]
Jamieson’s of Shetland Spindrift Trunk Show
We have an incredible trunk show of designs in the shop right now – all featuring Jamieson’s of Shetland Spindrift, a lovely 2-ply fingering weight yarn ideal for colorwork. […]
Shetland Lace Explored
In this class we will explore the techniques and patterns that pertain to Shetland Lace knitting. We will practice knitting the more complex lace patterns where motifs are worked on […]
Scandinavian Knitting with Mary Jane Mucklestone
What makes Scandinavian colorwork different from other world traditions? We will explore color choices and the classic motifs used in Scandinavian stranded knitting. Learn techniques for tacking down extra-long floats […]
Exploring Color in Fair Isle Knitting with Mary Jane Mucklestone
This lively course will introduce the basics of color selection for fair isle knitting. We will learn about the use of color over the years in traditional Fair Isle knitting […]
Steeking 101 with Gudrun Johnston
During this workshop we will look at the various methods used when steeking your knitting. Working from a swatch, we will primarily focus on the crocheted reinforcement method but other […]
Grand Shetland Adventure Knits with Gudrun Johnston and Mary Jane Mucklestone
Shetland is known worldwide for its exquisite lace knitting and distinctive Fair Isle colorwork knitting. Less known is how these arts are born out of a culture of thrift and […]