We are delighted to announce that we are now taking pre-orders for the 10th edition of our Shetland Wool Week Annual – we are thrilled to celebrate this milestone, marking a decade of honouring Shetland’s wool and rich textile heritage. This year’s Annual features 10 stunning patterns, from 11 Shetland designers, that highlight the versatility […] The post Pre-orders for SWW Annual Volume 10 are live! first appeared on Shetland Wool Week.| Shetland Wool Week
Up Helly Aa makes up a large part of Shetland’s social calendar and keeps us all entertained through the dark winter months. With the events starting in January and running until mid March, we certainly know how to celebrate our Viking heritage. We would like to give a special mention to the outfits worn by […] The post Up Helly Aa 2024 first appeared on Shetland Wool Week.| Shetland Wool Week
We’re certainly in need of one after the seemingly relentless bad weather we’ve experienced here in Shetland over the last few weeks which has kept us indoors. Thankfully Alison Rendall, our SWW patron, has come up trumps and has designed a pair of distinctive mitts to match her popular Buggiflooer Beanie, last year’s official SWW […] The post NEW – Buggiflooer Mitts Pattern first appeared on Shetland Wool Week.| Shetland Wool Week
Winter is upon us, there is a chill in the air and it’s time to wrap up in our cosiest knitwear and embrace the elements – you are sure to spot gorgeous woolly wears wherever you turn in Shetland at this time of year! Although we have weathered a few winter storms already, we have […] The post Winter offer and knitting inspiration from Shetland first appeared on Shetland Wool Week.| Shetland Wool Week
What a buzz we had on Friday evening at the launch event of the new Shetland Week Patron Alison Rendall and her beautiful Buggiflooer Beanie! We welcomed guests to the Shetland Museum where we thanked outgoing patron Linda Shearer, who has been a fantastic custodian of the role – as she passed on the mantle to Alison. Here are some photos […] The post Celebrating the Buggiflooer Beanie launch first appeared on Shetland Wool Week.| Shetland Wool Week
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The Shetland Wool Week patron for 2024 has been named today at a launch event held this evening at the Shetland Museum and Archives - and this year it's something a little bit different! Addie, Margaret and Anne Doull In a break from tradition, this year’s patron accolade has been presented to Addie and Margaret| Shetland Wool Week | Shetland Wool Week is a world renowned celebration of Br...