Exploring Shetland Knitting Patterns & Designers: 12 Stunning Designs You'll Love

Join me as we travel to the Shetland Islands — the legendary home of Fair Isle, lace knitting, and some of the world’s most treasured wool. In this video, I’ll share 12 stunning Shetland knitting patterns and the designers behind them, explore the history of Shetland lace, dive into the magic of Fair Isle colorwork, and take a closer look at Shetland Wool Week 2025. You’ll also meet the biggest Shetland wool producers — Jamieson & Smith and Jamieson’s of Shetland — and discover how local designers like Donna Smith, Gudrun Johnston, Ella Gordon and more are carrying these traditions forward today. 💡 Plus: There’s a special giveaway sponsored by Donna Smith where you can win one of her knitting patterns! Don’t forget to comment below to enter. Whether you’re here for the history, the patterns, or simply the inspiration, this episode of Knitting Around the World will show you why Shetland knitting is so iconic. I hope you enjoy! Best wishes, Annika A big thank you to the Shetland Museum and Archives, Jamieson & Smith, Jamieson's of Shetland, Shetland Wool Week and Ella Gordon for kindly allowing me to use their pictures in this video! 🎥 Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:40 Content Overview 01:14 The landscape & the sheep 02:49 Shetland lace 03:50 Fair Isle knitting 05:09 Shetland Wool Week 07:17 Jamieson & Smith and Jamieson's of Shetland 09:07 Knitting patterns & designers 09:15 Sletts Shawl L252 10:05 Da Muckle Ayre Stole 10:56 Anne's Lace Fence 11:33 Merran's Cardigan 12:18 Korkalett Hat 13:11 Flooers Cowl 13:58 Moorie Cardigan 15:07 Strom Cardigan 15:39 Scarpigert Cardigan 17:08 Baa-ble Mug Cozy 18:25 Jemimas Jumper and Cowl 20:00 Seabreeze Cardigan 20:53 Knitting culture & community 📚 Knitting Patterns and other resources mentioned: Shetland knitting patterns bundle on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/bundles/shetland-257 Shetland Museum & Archives: https://www.shetlandmuseumandarchives.org.uk/ Shetland Fine Lace Knitting book by Carol Christiansen*: https://amzn.to/4pLKaJC Shetland Wool Week: https://www.shetlandwoolweek.com/ SWW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shetlandwoolweek/ Aal Ower Toorie by Shetland Guild of Spinners, Knitters, Weavers and Dyers: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aal-ower-toorie Shetland yarn producers: https://www.shetlandwoolbrokers.co.uk/ https://www.jamiesonsofshetland.co.uk/ If you’re based in the US, you don’t have to miss out! 🇺🇸 👉 The Woolly Thistle carries both Jamieson & Smith and Jamieson’s of Shetland yarns — the two iconic producers from the islands. 👉 You can also order the brand-new SWW Annual 2025 through their online shop*: https://thewoollythistle.com/ROSEMARYANDPINES Sletts Shawl L252 by Gladys Amedro: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sletts-shawl-l252 Da Muckle Ayre Stole by Anne Eunson Designs: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/da-muckle-ayre-stole-2 Anne's Lace Fence by Anne Eunson Designs: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/annes-lace-fence Merrans Cardigan by Hazel Laurenson: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/merrans-cardigan Korkalett Hat by Alison Rendall: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/korkalett-hat Flooers Cowl by Gudrun Johnston: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/flooers-cowl Grand Shetland Adventure Knits by Mary Jane Mucklestone & Gudrun Johnston*: https://amzn.to/4pFt8fZ Moorie Cardigan by Ella Gordon: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/moorie-cardigan Strom Cardigan by Rachel Hunter: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/strom-cardigan Scarpigert Cardigan by Donna Smith: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/scarpigert-cardigan Langsoond - A Shetland Yarn book by Donna Smith: https://donnasmithdesigns.co.uk/product/langsoond-a-shetland-yarn-by-donna-smith/?v=7885444af42e Baa-ble mug cosy by Donna Smith: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baa-ble-mug-cosy Baa-ble Hat by Donna Smith: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baa-ble-hat Jemimas Jumper and Cowl by Donna Smith: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jemimas-jumper-and-cowl Seabreeze Cardigan by Elizabeth Johnston: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/seabreeze-cardigan 🌿 Shop my all natural, hand dyed yarns*: https://rosemaryandpinesfa.etsy.com 🧶 My knitting pattern designs: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/annika-scheer 🧶 Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/RosemaryAndPines 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosemaryandpines/ 🌿 Website/Blog: rosemaryandpinesfiberarts.de image credits: The rights to the pictures shown in this video belong to the designers and sources mention. A big thank you to the Shetland Museum and Archives, Jamieson & Smith, Jamieson's of Shetland, Shetland Wool Week and Ella Gordon for kindly allowing me to use their pictures in this video! music by Julian Graf *This link is an affiliate link. This means I receive a commission through purchases. It does not affect you as a consumer but it is a wonderful way to support my channel. Thank you!