Order your copy here! Gudrun Johnston joins forces with Pom Pom Press for the latest instalment of her Shetland Trader series. This third volume explores the very roots of the series: the made-to-order knitwear business run in the 1970s by Patricia Johnston, Gudrun’s mother, which operated as The Shetland Trader.

Through archival research and a network of family, friends, and fibre enthusiasts, Gudrun has unearthed some of her mother’s best-loved designs and updated them for contemporary knitters. This collection contains 11 patterns for garments and accessories. Use them to create seventies-inspired dream ensembles as well as heirloom pieces incorporating traditional Shetland knitting techniques and motifs.

One Size (Two variations):
Beret (Beanie)
Circumference at brim: 46.5cm / 18¼“ for both versions
Length from brim to crown as worn: 23 (24) cm / 9 (9½)”
Circumference at widest point: 72 (54) cm / 28½ (21¼)“

Yarn (fingering / 4-ply-weight yarn in the following amounts):
Colourway 1
Beret shown in:
Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight (fingering / 4-ply-weight; 100% Real Shetland Wool; 115m / 125yds per 25g ball) MC: Shade 81; 2 balls (will need additional ball if adding Pom Pom)
CC1: Shade FC43; 1 ball
CC2: Shade 3; 1 ball
CC3: Shade 4; 1 ball
CC4: Shade 1281; 1 ball
OR approx
MC: 165m / 180yds
CC1: 37m / 40yds
CC2: 32m / 35yds
CC3: 14m / 15yds
CC4: 14m / 15yds

Colourway 2
Beanie shown in:
Jamieson’s of Shetland Spindrift
(fingering / 4-ply-weight; 100% Shetland Wool; 105m / 115yds per 25g ball)
MC: Camel; 2 balls (will need additional ball if adding Pom Pom)
CC1: Auld Gold; 1 ball
CC2: Moorit; 1 ball
CC3: Eesit; 1 ball
CC4: Cocoa; 1 ball
OR approx
MC: 185m / 200yds
CC1: 27.5m / 30yds
CC2: 18m / 20yds
CC3: 9m / 10yds
CC4: 9m / 10yds

Gauge:
27 sts & 32 rounds = 10cm / 4” over Fair Isle Pattern on 3.5mm needles after blocking

28 sts & 40 rounds = 10cm / 4” in Rib Pattern on 3mm needles after blocking

Needles:
3.5mm / US 4 circular needle, 40cm / 16” length (for body of hat)
3.5mm / US 4 DPNs or long circular needle (if working magic loop for crown of hat)
3mm / US 2 circular needle, 40cm / 16” length (for brim)
Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.

Notions:
1 stitch marker, tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Notes:
Where instructions differ for beret and beanie, instructions for beret will appear first with instructions for beanie in parentheses.