The Buness Tam, designed by MJ Mucklestone, is inspired by the summer flowers of Shetland – fields of sea-pinks, roadside berms of ragged robin, drifting feathers and curious small leaves combine to make this sweet tam. Buness is knit straight up from the brim, the crown decreases create shaping for the large flower motif. The classic flat tam…
Wilma Malcolmson makes history as the first SWW Patron to be honored for a second year (2020 and 2021). Her hat design for this year is Da Crofter s. Colorway #2 uses Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight Yarn in a beautiful selection of colors. Yarn Set Includes: Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight Yarn in original…
We are pleased to offer a kit in the very popular Felix Sweater and also the Felix Cardigan . This is a quick and easy knit with a lovely lace detail on the raglan shaping. A great beginner sweater knit or for when you don t want to think too much – and still have a…
The Foula Snood has been a Woolly Thistle favorite since the pattern was first published in the Shetland Wool Week Annual 2018*.  This snood (cowl) features an all-over pattern, knit with Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight yarn in cream and grey. The Foula Snood is knit in the round as one long piece and then grafted to…
HAWTHORN is a beautiful design from Marie s book WILDWOOD and is knitted entirely in the round and steeked. Kits are available for all the sizes and include the right amount of yarn required to knit the garment (provided you match gauge).  This Kit Includes: required number of balls for your size 20 (23, 24,…
We just love the Fancy Hen pattern by Ella Austin and we re pleased to offer an accessories kit so that you can knit your very own hen! Our hen mostly lives on our shop bookshelf and often makes appearances in our Shopcast but yours can live wherever you like. Our hens were knit using…
HOLLY is an understated modern Fair Isle design from Marie s book WILDWOOD and is inspired by the floral patterning found in antique Eastern European textiles.  This simple top is semi-fitted and intended to be worn as a layering piece. Kits are available for all the sizes and include the right amount of yarn required to knit the garment…
This intricate design by Ella Gordon is a beautiful colorwork hat that makes a statement. Knit with Jamieson & Smith 2ply yarn, we think this cozy hat is fun to knit and fun to wear! This Yarn Set Includes: All yarn called for in pattern (1 ball J&S Supreme in base color; 50g, 5 balls J&S 2ply;…
The official 2024 Shetland Wool Week knitting pattern is the Islesburgh Toorie, designed by the Doull Family! We are excited to join the excitement and offer yarn sets for this gorgeous design in the Jamieson s of Shetland Spindrift yarn. This Yarn Set Includes: 5 balls of Jamieson s of Shetland Spindrift Yarn (for small size) …
The Fair Isle Cap (or Kep) Kit Inspired by textiles from the Shetland Museum & Archives Collection, inspiration of Jamieson & Smith s Shetland Heritage range of yarn.  This Kit Includes: 9 balls of J&S Heritage yarn* Print pattern to knit the Fair Isle Cap Woolly Thistle tote bag J&S Heritage yarn: Made in UK. 100% Real…
The Keris Vest is a pretty Fairisle sleeveless sweater, knit with Marie Wallin s British Breeds yarn. Keris is such a lovely design from Marie Wallin s book, Cumbria. The motifs on Keris are inspired by carpet and ornamental folk designs of Eastern Europe and the Middle East.  Construction: This sleeveless sweater is knit flat due to the differing repeating pattern…
Yarn Sets to knit Larsdatter by Kristin Drysdale Scandiwork. Â Knitted in Plotulopi and held double this sweater knits up fast – Kristin knitted hers in a weekend! Â Warm and light and filled with hearts and tulips! Â Pick your size and cast on! Yarn Sets do NOT include the pattern which is found on Ravelry. Photo…
Marie designed a new color combo for the Primrose sweater with Eau de Nil being the primary color. This cooler color combination is as beautiful as the original and is now available as a Yarn Set.  Our yarn sets have been put together to make shopping a breeze and comprises the correct number of balls needed to complete Primrose…
We are pleased to offer you size-specific yarn sets for Primrose, the cover design of Marie Wallin s latest book, GENTLE.  GENTLE features Marie s newly expanded range of BRITISH BREEDS yarn which had 20 beautiful shades at the time of designing the Gentle collection. The yarn sets have been put together to make shopping a…
From the pages of Shetland Wool Week Annual 2020, and designed by Ella Gordon, this cowl is inspired by allover Fair Isle Jumpers of the 70s and 80’s, the motif features big and small stars in a shaded retro color palette. Its knit as a tube using two needle sizes – larger on the outside…
From our friend and designer, Kristin Drysdale, also knowns as Scandiwork, we have a sweet little colorwork hat yarn set. This cheery design knit with Rauma Finullgarn is such a joy to knit and wear!  This Yarn Set Includes: 3 balls of Rauma Finullgarn in colors 435 (red), 4087 (pink) and 401 (cream) The Woolly…