Shetland Wool Week Annual 2024

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