Category Archives: Shetland knitting

Shetland Knitwear’s Future

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

A few weeks ago we had a special visit from a group that is very important to the future of Shetland Knitwear: some of Shetland’s next generation of knitters. They came from the island of Whalsay to the east of … Continue reading →

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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

Brand New Kits!

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

The hard work is done and the patterns are printed so we can finally reveal four new Fair Isle kits to add to the J&S collection. Two of these are in our 2ply Jumper Weight yarn which I’m sure most … Continue reading →

Posted in 2ply Jumper Weight, colourwork, Designer, Fair Isle, Jamieson and Smith, Knitting Patterns, Real Shetland Wool, Shetland Design, Shetland Heritage, Shetland knitting, Textiles, Uncategorized | 2 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 | 8 Comments

Old time

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

  Fisherman’s hat from Yell. Image from the Shetland Museum and Archives Photo Library.

Posted in colourwork, Fair Isle, Shetland knitting, vintage Jamieson and Smith | 1 Comment

Spider’s web

Posted on December 8, 2010 by

June took home one and washed the Rose of York shawl, and put it to dry in the store on one of our antique hap boards. What a treat to see it all bright and lovely after some TLC.  x

Posted in Lace Knitting, Shetland knitting, Shetland Lace, Shetland Wool | 1 Comment