Our first ever book brings together local luminaries with international designers to show how real shetland wool and shetlands knitting heritage and culture. A collection of woolly tales and memories contains forty stories from people about their lives and their memories of shetland, and how they are inextricably linked with wool, crofting and textiles. The shetland island series is a series of mysterythriller novels by english author ann cleeves. Real shetland yarns paperback books adam curtis online. Shetland sheep graze on the islands hills and beaches eating wild heather and seaweed. The stories were submitted as part of a competition to celebrate wool week 2011 and resulted in a fascinating insight into the social history of how wool has permeated. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Real shetland yarns is a collection of woolly tales and memories which contains forty stories from people about their lives and their memories of shetland, and how they are inextricably linked with wool, crofting and textiles. Hrh the prince of wales is patron of the campaign and will receive a copy of real shetland yarns personally signed by the authors. Paperback edition, published 2012 by shetland heritage.
Shetland heritage publications, the publishing arm of shetland amenity trust, is very proud to announce the publication of real shetland yarns, a collection of personal stories and memories from a variety of authors. Made from 100% natural wool grown and spun in the shetland islands, it knits up 3033 stitches3235 rows equaling 4 inches 10 cm using 3. Bfltussah silk 7525 10lb bfltussah silk 7525 6lb book. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Part of the whole reason i was up in shetland recently was to be able to attend the launch of jamieson and smiths first book of patterns. Jamieson and smith knit real shetland kntting pattern book. The shetland islands are located northeast of scotland at 60 degrees latitude and are almost as close to norway as. For more information please visit our blog link above or to keep up to.
The public are invited to come along to the garthspool building and browse a real traditional bookshop, with a wide selection of shetland. This hardback book is a collection of short stories from the shetland islands about the sheep. This hardback book is a collection of short stories from the shetland islands about the sheep, their wool and the products they make from them. Coronavirus disruption we are now working on a reduced staff schedule so we can adhere to uk government social distancing rules.
Jamieson and smith knit real shetland book wool warehouse. Real shetland yarns is a delightful collection of woolly tales and memories from the people of shetland about their own connections with wool, sheep and textiles in general. Last night was the launch of real shetland yarns at the shetland museum and archives. Throughout the year we have limited specials on yarns and fibers. Shetland wool yarn we have a collection of four yarn kits for katies kep, the official knitting pattern for the 2020 shetland wool week. Real shetland yarns is a delightful collection of woolly tales and memories from the people of shetland about their own connections with wool, sheep and. Hazel has kindly agreed to let me share fair isle yokes a winning story published in real shetland yarns a collection of woolly tales and memories from the people of shetland about their own connections with wool, sheep and textiles in general. A collection of wooly tales and memories paperback. This is a 2ply jumper weight shetland wool yarn in 225 beautiful shades. Shetland heritage book shop shetland amenity trust. This collection of short stories, beautifully illustrated with personal photographs, invites the reader to experience and understand the writers way of life and the islands themselves. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The yarns used are our 2ply jumper weight undyed natural yarns, formerly called shetland 2000, nowadays shetland supreme 2ply jumper yarn.
Real shetland wool books knit real shetland by jamieson. Books jamieson and smith, real shetland wool, fair isle knitting. Real shetland yarns, 9780956569875, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Introduction by kate davies, tech editing by jen arnallculliford, interior. This diet, along with the notsogreat weather, makes shetland wool soft, strong and warm. Real shetland wool knitting yarn from jamiesons of shetland. Patons shetland chunky yarn is a favorite within the patons range for many years, perfect for projects for both adults and children. We will be posting out 2 3 times a week so please be aware there may be delays in orders being dispatched and emails being responded to. A collection of woolly tales and memories paperback. Simply shetland is the exclusive north american distributor of jamiesons and. The stories were submitted as part of a competition to celebrate shetland wool week 2011. Originally intended as a quartet, the series has continued on and. Part of the whole reason i was up in shetland recently was to be able to attend the launch of jamieson and smiths first book of patterns knit real shetland is a collection of 15 patterns all worked in jamieson and smith yarns.
The book is the beautiful end result of a collaboration with our friends at shetland amenity trust, promote shetland and our partners at curtis wool direct. Shetland heritage book shop shetland heritage book shop. Books jamieson and smith, real shetland wool, fair isle. It is known all over the world for its fineness and warmth, and the numerous colors it comes in. Real shetland yarns contains forty stories from people about their lives and their memories of shetland, and how they are inextricably linked with wool, crofting and textiles. The project, which began as a competition to write a short piece about life. Sep 25, 2019 following 2011s successful real shetland stories competition, the book launch event took place at shetland museum and archives on 9 may 2012. And as a longtime shetland fanboy, i instantly recognized a cohort of handknitting celebrities, including donna smith she of the baable hat, ella gordon who also appears, as a model, in the vintage shetland project. Rsy book launch 2012 and heritage yarns 20 my life with. The real shetland company are proud to present two unique books, specially created to support the shetland crofting community and promote real shetland wool. These patterns feature jamiesons shetland spindrift.
Real shetland yarns book awards real shetland yarns includes the forty final winning entries, along with the images, in a striking volume to be treasured and enjoyed. We appreciate your patience and loyalty at this time. As well as being the oldest supplier of shetland knitting yarn founded in the 1890s, jamiesons of shetland is also the only company left owned and operated by shetland islanders. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The shetland traderbook two by gudrun johnston issuu. May 10, 2012 last night was the launch of real shetland yarns at the shetland museum and archives. Simply shetland beautiful yarns for hand knitting from the shetland landscape. The stories were submitted as part of a competition to celebrate wool week 2011 and resulted in a fascinating insight into the. With our characterful sheep and instantly recognisable styles of fair isle and shetland lace knitting, the shetland islands have long been associated with a thriving local wool industry.
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Jared flood, daniel goldman, gudrun johnston, mary kay, sandra manson, jean moss, mary jane mucklestone, toshiyuki shimada and grace williamson, lesley smith, candace eisner strick, hazel tindall, joyce ward, woolly wormhead, masami yokoyama. Apr 18, 2020 the yarns used are our 2ply jumper weight undyed natural yarns, formerly called shetland 2000, nowadays shetland supreme 2ply jumper yarn. The featured character in the series is inspector jimmy perez. Knit real shetland is a collection of 15 patterns all worked in jamieson and smith yarns. Shetland sheep are beautiful and friendly little sheep with a soft wool that comes in almost every possible natural sheep color. The history of shetland sheep began with the native sheep there since neolithic times, who. The stories were submitted as part of a competition to celebrate wool week 2011 and resulted in a. Jamieson and smith, real shetland wool, fair isle knitting.
There are all sorts of wonderful projects to choose from, from fine lace shawls to fair isle tea cozies. Our sheep are naturally multicoloured, so the uradale knitting yarns reflect the natural colours of our flock. Please check our stockists pages for a store near you. Rsy book launch 2012 and heritage yarns 20 my life. These would be products that we do not normally stock as inventory. A collection of woolly tales and memories, written by forty people about their life in relation to shetland sheep, textiles and crofting.
Following 2011s successful real shetland stories competition, the book launch event took place at shetland museum and archives on 9 may 2012. With their characterful sheep and instantly recognisable styles of fair isle and shetland lace knitting, the shetland islands have long been associated with a thriving local wool industry. We annually purchase the raw fleece from over 700 local crofters and farmers. Jamiesons shetland spindrift at little knits jamiesons shetland spindrift is a 2ply, jumper weight wool traditionally used for fair isle knitting made of 100% shetland wool from the shetland isles. Shetland heritage publications, the publishing arm of shetland amenity trust, is very proud to announce the publication of real shetland.