There are 12 cosy patterns from leading Shetland knitwear designers, with some pioneering new designers too. Expect vibrant Fair Isle motifs and patterns, subtle, intricate lace, weaving and more.
Patterns include:
- SWW 2021 Patron Wilma Malcolmson’s ‘Da Crofter’s Kep’
- Elizabeth Johnston’s ‘Fairag Cardigan’
- Amy Gair’s ‘Ӧyger Scarf’
- Andrea Williamson’s ‘Harbour Cowl’
- Alison Rendall’s ‘Da Meids Mitts’
- Nicole Coutts’ ‘Sea Swell Snood’
- Anne Eunson’s ‘Fethaland Shawl’
- Gudrun Johnston’s ‘Lizzie Pinafore’ (children’s item)
- Janette Budge’s ‘Sumburgh Light Hat’
- Terri Leask’s ‘Winter Bonfire Gloves’
- Ella Gordon’s ‘Roosty Tank Top’
- Wilma Malcolmson’s ‘Gotland Lace Yoke’
In addition, the Annual includes insightful articles on Shetland Sheep, Shetland’s era of machine knitting, knitting in a time of Covid, and a look at the inspiration behind Gudrun Johnston’s third volume of The Shetland Trader: Heritage. We also feature a beautiful poem in English and Shetland dialect by Roseanne Watt, this year’s Wool Week model.
