Pre-Order | Publication Date: 24 September
Please note: This is a pre-order listing. The publication date is 24 September. If you add other items to your order, your entire order will be shipped once we receive our copies of the publication.
Step into the breathtaking landscapes of Shetland with renowned knitwear designer Gudrun Johnston in Shetland Shades: Stories in Wool. Born in Shetland and now based in Massachusetts, Gudrun draws deeply on the islands' landscapes, wool, and rich knitting traditions.
Inspired by Shetland's rugged scenery and extraordinary palette of natural shades, this beautiful collection explores colour in many forms — from traditional Fair Isle and colour blocking to mosaic knitting and marling.
Across 12 thoughtfully designed knitting patterns, Gudrun brings her distinctive eye for colour and contemporary design to the traditions that have shaped her work.
Features:
• Beautiful hardcover edition from Laine Publishing
• 12 knitting patterns
• Inspired by the landscapes, wool, and traditions of Shetland
• Colour is at the heart of the collection
• Contemporary designs rooted in traditional Shetland knitting
• Includes personal essays exploring Gudrun's creative process and Shetland's knitting heritage
• Also shares Gudrun's newfound interest in sewing
Projects Included:
• 8 vests
• 2 hats
• 2 scarves
Book Details:
Author: Gudrun Johnston
Publisher: Laine Publishing
Pages: 215
Format: Hardcover
Publication Date: 24 September
A beautiful celebration of Shetland's landscape, wool, colour, and knitting heritage, Shetland Shades: Stories in Wool brings traditional inspiration together with Gudrun Johnston's unmistakably contemporary design aesthetic.
