In 4 weights and in hundreds of dyed, heathered and natural shades, the. Jamiesons shetland spindrift is a classic fingering weight 2ply shetland wool. Jamiesons shetland knitting book 2 patterns ravelry. I will be doing a post later in the week about what we got up to spoiler alert. Jamiesons shetland knitting book 3 shetland knitting. Jamieson s brings you shetland spindrift, a 2ply sweater weight yarn of 100% shetland wool that knits up like 4 ply.
Jamiesons of shetland spindrift 4ply 25g smd knitting wool. Many use traditional tecniques some are more contemporary. This yarn is traditionally used for fairisle knitting. Shetland knitting tour shetland trips for knitters.
This new collection from jamieson s begs a question that. Jamieson s double knitting comes in 25 gram with 80 yards of yarn. Jamiesons shetland knitting book 3 haftad 9781893063051. Jamiesons shetland knitting book by david codling, paperback. Paperback published in august 2001 by unicorn books. Kits jamieson and smith, real shetland wool, fair isle. Perfect for fair isle or stranded knitting, shetland spindrift is spun in the companys own mill in the shetland isles, and dyed a rainbow of gorgeous colors for you to play with. Ecologically sound as well, as the yarn is spun within 80 miles of the grazing shetland sheep. The croft pattern book 1 shetland tweed jamieson and smith. It is known all over the world for its fineness and warmth, and the numerous colors it comes in. Originally aimed at the north american market, the book includes an account of a trip to shetland in 2003. All use the dazzling array of colours and four distinctive weights of yarn produced by jamieson s of shetland. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Ultra wool, cobweb wool, cobweb yarn, lace knitting, fine knitting.
Traditionally used for fair isle sweaters, tams, vests and shawls. Perfect to mix and match, and experiment with all sorts of colours combinations. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a. Jamieson s shetland spindrift at little knits jamieson s shetland spindrift is a 2ply, jumper weight wool traditionally used for fair isle knitting made of 100% shetland wool from the shetland isles.
Sort by name, most favorites, most projects, recently added. Alternative colourcard available at simply shetland here. Purchases of 10 skeins of jamieson s double knitting andor jamiesons s spindrift yarn in any combination ships free within contiguous u. Hello everyone, we have survived another shetland wool week. Books jamieson and smith, real shetland wool, fair isle knitting. Simply shetland beautiful yarns for hand knitting from the shetland landscape. The traditional designs sit very well with the more contemporary, and all are beautifully photographed against the wild, rocky coastline of sonoma, northern california. All use the dazzling array of colours and four distinctive weights of yarn produced by jamiesons of shetland. We annually purchase the raw fleece from over 700 local crofters and farmers. I may substitute one packaging for the other in order to fulfill your order. Beautifull handknitting patterns, both, traditional and. Jamiesons shetland knitting book 3 jamiesons wool designs. Knitting books available online from jamiesons of shetland. Transfers on arrival and departure by private coach for arrivals prior to 11am on tour start date and departures on tour end date sightseeing as per itinerary in a luxury coach with an experienced driver and accredited guide.
This is a 2ply jumper weight shetland wool yarn in 225 beautiful shades. The collection of 8 garment and 4 accessory designs for women was photographed around the shetland islands capturing the wild beauty of this remote part of scotland. These patterns feature jamieson s shetland spindrift. The shetland isles is renowned for its rich history of hand knitting, and these 22 stylish patterns, collected under the famous jamieson name, showcase that heritage beautifully. A list of potential substitutes, if you cant get hold of or cant afford jamieson s double knitting, with detailed advice and warnings about any differences. Nov 30, 2002 jamiesons shetland knitting book 2 book.
Jamieson and smith knit real shetland book wool warehouse. Jamieson s of shetland spindrift is 2ply weight yarn, equivalent to 4ply. Jamiesons is pleased to present this second book of handknitting patterns. Jamiesons shetland knitting book by gregory courtney, nancy. Jamieson s shetland wools are grown and spun on shetland, a group of islands in the north sea, scotland. This beautiful 100% shetland wool is grown and spun in the shetland islands. Simply shetland is the exclusive north american distributor of jamieson s and. Little knits jamiesons shetland spindrift jamiesons of. Jamiesons shetland knitting book by gregory courtney and. Home gifts sale view cart help visit email follow us. I chose this book after being in the shetland islands and having seen so many lovely ideas in their style of knitting. View all the designs in this jamiesons pattern book.
Leaving from shetland, we take a 40minute flight to kirkwall, orkney, arriving in time for dinner after settling into our lodging. Please check our stockists pages for a store near you. Our little basket of shetland spindrift has grown over the past year, as interest in the yarn and in colorwork knitting has grown here at the hillsborough yarn shop. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Choose the quantity for each color you wish to order and click add to cart at the.
Shetland s rich hand knitting tradition continues today and shetland knitters still create beautiful lace shawls, gloves, mittens, hats and fair isle garments for sale. Beautifull handknitting patterns, both, traditional an. This wool is perfect for all the traditional fair isle design, as it comes in a jawdropping range of colours. Jamieson s is pleased to present this second book of handknitting patterns. See more ideas about knitting, shetland, fair isle knitting. Its been about a year since i last wrote about jamiesons shetland spindrift here on the blog. Pattern books knitting supplies jamiesons of shetland. Mossbank pullover wilma malcombson in jamiesons shetland knitting book 3, 2006 december. Prime members enjoy free twoday delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, tv shows, original audio series, and kindle books. Purchases of 10 skeins of jamiesons double knitting andor jamiesons s spindrift yarn in any combination ships free within contiguous u. Jamieson s shetland knitting book 3 by david colding, 9781893063051, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Jamiesons shetland knitting book 2 9781893063020 and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
The slide show above shows each of the designs included in the book. There is a great variety of patterns in this book a lovely rose pattern shawl, jumpers for men and woman, cardigans and some great felted bags at the back. Ups ground, ups surepost or usps parcel post only this beautiful 100% shetland wool is grown and spun in the shetland islands. This is the premier issue in a series of handknitting books produced by unicorn books and crafts in association with jamiesons of shetland. 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. Books jamieson and smith, real shetland wool, fair isle.
Categories books the croft pattern book 1 shetland tweed. You will need to phone or email for details, as cones are not listed on their website. Here you can find our full range handknitting yarns, a collection of books and patterns and all the knitting accessories youll need to complete your project. 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. In the 1990s, jamieson s of shetland yarns was chosen by noted knitwear designer alice starmore for a series of classic knitting books she produced. Welcome to jamiesons of shetland here you can find our full range handknitting yarns, a collection of books and patterns and all the knitting accessories youll need to complete your project. Due to the covid19 outbreak our mail order department is running with reduced staff, your patience is appreciated. Little knits jamiesons double knitting jamiesons of. Jamieson s shetland knitting book 2 9781893063020 and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. This new collection from jamiesons begs a question that. If you are ordering directly from jamiesons in scotland, double knitting may be available in a 500g cone, clean or oiled.
The shetland islands are located northeast of scotland at 60 degrees latitude and are almost as close to norway as. Jamiesons double knitting comes in 25 gram with 80 yards of yarn. Jamiesons shetland knitting book 3 patterns ravelry. Jamiesons spindrift was sold as scottish campion and what is now called heather aran was sold as scottish heather. We also offer the orkney tour as a standalone trip.
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. The 16 projects showcase jamiesons four distinctive weights of yarn and include projects for all levels of knitters, from beginning to advanced. Real shetland wool knitting yarn from jamiesons of shetland. Knitting books, knitting projects, hand knitting, knitting. Extend your shetland knitting tour with an optional addon trip to the orkney islands, the island group closest to mainland scotland. Knitting pattern books by a range of knitting designers which feature our.
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