Category Archives: Shetland Wool Brokers

Christmas Time at J&S

Posted on December 7, 2012 by

Christmas time has arrived at J&S so we have been happily decorating the shop in between serving customers and packaging up & sending off hundreds of little woolly parcels. Our new kit samples look so Christmassy that they are taking … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Jamieson and Smith, Kate Davies, Knitting Patterns, Shetland Heritage, Shetland knitting, Shetland Wool Brokers, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

A Legacy of Shetland Lace

Posted on November 22, 2012 by

A Legacy of Shetland Lace is a new book released by the Shetland Guild of Spinners, Knitters, Weavers and Dyers. A collection of 21 stunning projects designed by members of the Shetland Guild of Spinners, Knitters, Weavers and Dyers. The … Continue reading →

Posted in 1ply Shetland yarn, Knitting Patterns, Lace Knitting, Real Shetland Wool, Scottish designers, Shetland, Shetland Lace, Shetland Wool Brokers, Uncategorized | 14 Comments

Wovember 2012

Posted on November 15, 2012 by

It is already half way through Wovember 2012 and we have realised that all has gone quiet on the J&S blog front recently. So to contribute our little bit to this magnificent month we thought we would give you a … Continue reading →

Posted in Jamieson and Smith, Real Shetland Wool, Shetland, Shetland agriculture, Shetland Crofting, Shetland knitting, Shetland sheep, Shetland Wool Brokers, Uncategorized, Vi-Spring | 7 Comments

wool everywhere

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

The wool store here at Jamieson and Smith is filling up. Everyday pick-ups and trailers are parking up outside and off-loading the raw wool that turns into our lovely 100% Shetland Wool yarn. Today the sun is shining here in … Continue reading →

Posted in Jamieson and Smith, Real Shetland Wool, Shetland Crofting, Shetland sheep, Shetland Wool, Shetland Wool Brokers, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

The Middle

Posted on January 14, 2011 by

Yesterday Oliver and Derek made the first move into the aptly named ‘Middle store’, which is tucked between our Wool Store, where the raw wool is dropped off by our suppliers, and the yarn store, where we sell yarn and … Continue reading →

Posted in Shetland sheep, Shetland Wool, Shetland Wool Brokers | 3 Comments

progress in two zero one one

Posted on January 3, 2011 by

1. Shetland Sheep, Trondra 2. Fine place for a bath, Trondra Taken on the morning of the 1st.  Let’s make sure it’s a good year for the Shetland Sheep. Even better than the last.  http://www.shetlandwoolbrokers.co.uk x

Posted in Shetland sheep, Shetland Wool, Shetland Wool Brokers, Trondra., vintage Jamieson and Smith | 4 Comments