Stjarna Smucks are knitted flat from the back of the foot, down and under the heel. Stitches are cast on over the instep and the foot is worked in the round to the toe. A three-needle cast-off is worked at the toe. The sides of the heel are then seamed closed, and the ribbing is worked at the same time as stitches are picked up from the smuck.

Stovenswala Gansey

Simmermal Socks

Vagaland for Men

Treeds o’ time hat

Da Meids mitts

Halliara spencer

Da Yoxie hat

STOORBRA SOCKS

Terrie mittens

The construction of “Da Mirknen mitts” use techniques practiced by generations of Shetland knitters. These techniques include a thumb gusset and a folded, patterned cuff so may prove to be a little challenging to a new knitter. The section of concealed ribbing underneath the folded cuff is designed to maintain the attractiveness of the design o...

Shetland lace was the mainstay of the Shetland knitwear industry during the nineteenth century prior to the popularity of ‘Fair Isle’ knitting. Auld shell is a simple lace pattern traditionally used in the making of Shetland haps.

Shetland lace was the mainstay of the Shetland knitwear industry during the nineteenth century prior to the popularity of ‘Fair Isle’ knitting. New shell is a traditional and simple lace pattern that is easy to knit. Both of my grandmothers knitted new shell scarves in the 1970’s and they remain popular today.

Peerie Ting booties

Bjørgvin beret

Freydis mitts

Lobster smucks

These Wirset rivlins are slippers made in Aran weight shetland wool so they knit up quickly and are very warm to wear. I used beautiful organic, unbleached Shetland wool from Uradale Yarns.

Hjarta mitts

Vagaland Mitts

Knit the Shetland way! The fair isle motif on the back of the hand is a particular favourite of mine as my grandmother Jemima used it countless times (picture of her taken in the 1970’s to the left). My one remaining pair of gloves made by her has this motif on them. The construction of these mitts are made in the same style so the techniques u...

T A Robertson is a Shetland poet who wrote under the name of Vagaland. He wrote about everyday Shetland life in our native dialect in a vivid and insightful way. I was introduced to his poetry at primary school and became fascinated with names such as Peesterleetie, Terrie Mittens and Trunsher Face! The Vagaland beret is my tribute to him. It i...

“Da quaarl hat”

Da fish hat combines Shetland knitting with the colours of the sea and also has a flavour of outside influence with the inclusion of Latvian style braiding. With this pattern I have attempted to reflect some of the traditional and cultural influences that make my home, the Shetland Islands such a special place. Made in 100% Shetland wool, the u...