Download our step by step Box Office guide to: 1. Creating an account following checking out as a guest 2. Transferring tickets You can also view a demo clip on how to transfer tickets here https://jumpshare.com/v/9y08XznRdV51moFHM4Xc Please note this process does not transfer money – this must be arranged privately between buyer and seller. We […] The post SWW Box Office Instruction Note first appeared on Shetland Wool Week.| Shetland Wool Week
A reminder to you all that tickets for this year’s Shetland Wool Week event are now on sale on our Shetland Wool Week Box Office SWW 2025 Programme The 2025 programme is available to download – if you haven’t seen it go and take a look. Helpline information – we have a dedicated helpline set […] The post SWW 2025 Tickets are on sale now first appeared on Shetland Wool Week.| Shetland Wool Week
For all of you who have signed up as 2025 SWW members and supporters an advance copy of the programme was emailed to you today (Tuesday 1 July), please check your inboxes (and your spam / junk folders in case it has ended up in there). You can now sit back and take your time| Shetland Wool Week | Shetland Wool Week is a world renowned celebration of Br...
We’re delighted to announce that Shetland Wool Week Membership for 2025 is now live. This year we are offering three membership tiers which have been designed to give you more value and connection to the festival with a focus on experiences. Purchase your preferred option below: Shetland Wool Week depends on its many supporters in everything it does.| Shetland Wool Week | Shetland Wool Week is a world renowned celebration of Br...
Shetland Wool Week Membership for 2025 will be available to buy from Thursday 12th June at 14:00 BST. As we count down to SWW 2025, we’re inviting our amazing community of supporters and attendees to join us through our annual SWW Membership. This is your chance to be part of the festival on a deeper level,| Shetland Wool Week | Shetland Wool Week is a world renowned celebration of Br...
We caught up with this year’s patrons, the Shetland Guild of Spinners, Knitters, Weavers and Dyers, to find out more about the Guild, what it means to members to be awarded this role and how the design came about for the Aal Ower Toorie. Congratulations on being named as Patrons of this year’s Shetland Wool […] The post Catching up with the Guild first appeared on Shetland Wool Week.| Shetland Wool Week
We are delighted to announce that the Shetland Guild of Spinners, Knitters, Weavers and Dyers has been named as the official patron for 2025. The news was shared today at a special launch event held at Shetland Museum and Archives. The prestigious accolade recognises the Guild’s dedication to preserving and promoting Shetland’s rich textile heritage. With […] The post 2025 Patron and Hat Pattern Announced first appeared on Shetland Wool Week.| Shetland Wool Week
We’re starting to get very excited as we countdown to the release of the new SWW hat pattern and patron for 2025! The date for your casting on diary is Wednesday evening 2 April! We can’t wait to share all the details with you, so keep an eye on our social media and make sure […] The post Our SWW 2025 countdown is on! first appeared on Shetland Wool Week.| Shetland Wool Week
And here we are, nearly at the end of the year. Amidst the rush that comes with finishing up projects and getting organised for the holidays we wanted to send you a final newsletter for 2024. As we countdown to Christmas, we reflect on another busy 12 months and catch up with some familiar SWW […] The post Seasons Greetings from Shetland first appeared on Shetland Wool Week.| Shetland Wool Week
Winter Offer – on all on our Shetland Wool Week Annuals and Merchandise Is it too soon to speak about Christmas?? No, not in Shetland anyway! The islands are covered in a beautiful blanket of snow so we are embracing the early winter weather and celebrating the festive season with a 20% discount on all our Shetland […] The post *WINTER OFFER* first appeared on Shetland Wool Week.| Shetland Wool Week
Now that the event is over the official SWW merchandise is available online. The design features the striking artwork of Sarah Leask. In keeping with our theme this year of lace and Shetland sheep, Sarah created two striking monochrome motifs of Shetland rams, one with a Shetland lace fleece and the other with Shetland lace […] The post 2024 Merchandise first appeared on Shetland Wool Week.| Shetland Wool Week
And just like that, another Shetland Wool Week is over! And what an incredible one 2024 has been. We’ve welcomed around 1,000 visitors and Shetland has been a sea of colourful Islesburgh toories as people travelled around the isles, taking part in the many, many woolly activities and events on offer. The weather was beautiful […] The post 2024 Woolly Round Up first appeared on Shetland Wool Week.| Shetland Wool Week
And just like that, another Shetland Wool Week is over! And what an incredible one 2024 has been – check out our 2024 woolly round in our recent blog post, where we have shared highlights from the week in photos. But first the answer to the burning question … the dates for 2025 are: Sunday […] The post 2025 Dates first appeared on Shetland Wool Week.| Shetland Wool Week
What a fantastic Wool Week Welcome to kick off ShetlandWoolWeek 2024! The Islesburgh Toories were out in full force, with so many stunning colours and designs. It was wonderful to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones too. Claire White officially opened the event, and we heard inspiring words from our Chief Executive Hazel […] The post About last night! first appeared on Shetland Wool Week.| Shetland Wool Week
The countdown to Shetland Amenity Trust’s annual Shetland Wool Week (SWW) festival has begun, with the event set to kick off on Sunday 29 September. Now in its fifteenth year, the festival has grown to become one of Shetland’s largest annual events, attracting visitors from around the world who gather to celebrate Shetland wool, heritage, […] The post On the countdown to Shetland Wool Week 2024 first appeared on Shetland Wool Week.| Shetland Wool Week
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
It has been a busy few months in our SWW headquarters pulling together the 2024 programme and preparing for the ticket launch. Now that things have settled down slightly we’re delighted to say that there is still a good range of classes, talks, tours and experiences available during Shetland Wool Week. For those of you […] The post SWW 2024 – Tickets still available first appeared on Shetland Wool Week.| Shetland Wool Week
The book is the result of a three-year project undertaken by Shetland Museum to assess its knitted lace collection and record traditional designs and historical research to expand upon descriptions held by the Museum. The craft of Shetland knitted lace-making involves fine openwork knitting, used to make shawls, stoles and scarves, among other garments. These […] The post New book of Shetland Fine Lace Knitting launched 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
Thanks again to everyone who attended Shetland Wool Week 2023 and for supporting us as we return to having a full programme of events. It was lovely to see so many of you in person again over an amazing 9 days of programming. We’d also like to extend a huge thanks to those of you […] The post SWW 2023 Online Survey first appeared on Shetland Wool Week.| Shetland Wool Week
If you followed us on social media last week you’ll have spotted that we created a range of exclusive new SWW merchandise. This year, inspired by Alison’s Buggiflooer Beanie, we developed botanical themed goodies – all based on plants and wildflowers that form part of a Shetland Sheep’s diet. The illustrations are the work of […] The post Now for sale online – A Sheep’s Diet SWW Merchandise first appeared on Shetland Wool Week.| Shetland Wool Week
And just like that, another Shetland Wool Week is over. We had the best time and it was so good to be back to full strength in person once more! Shetland Wool Week 2024 dates But first things first, here are the all-important dates for next year. Sunday 29 September – Saturday 5 October 2024 […] The post Woolly round up and dates for 2024 first appeared on Shetland Wool Week.| Shetland Wool Week
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We still have some tickets available for our late afternoon and evening talks. This year they are taking place in Mareel’s auditorium to give us extra capacity – it’s an ideal chance for locals to come along too and take part. Mon 25th Sep, 4:30pm to 6pm – Shetland Heritage Through a Designer’s Eye With […] The post SWW Talks first appeared on Shetland Wool Week.| Shetland Wool Week
The ‘Official SWW Makers’ Market’ will take place on Saturday 30 September from 10am to 4pm at the Anderson High School. Our SWW Makers’ Market is a great chance to meet local makers and purchase beautiful Shetland wool, knitwear, woven garments and crafts – many of which cannot be found in shops. There will also […] The post The Official SWW Makers’ Market 2023 first appeared on Shetland Wool Week.| Shetland Wool Week
The countdown to Shetland Amenity Trust’s annual Shetland Wool Week festival has begun, with the nine-day event set to kick off on Saturday 23 September. As well as celebrating Shetland’s rich textile heritage, crofting, wool and design, there will be a particular focus on a variety of related cultural events to ensure that the festival […] The post Still time to get involved with Shetland Wool Week first appeared on Shetland Wool Week.| Shetland Wool Week
Pre-orders for SWW Annual 2023 now open We have lift-off for Volume 9! This issue includes 12 very different Fair Isle, lace and weaving patterns by Shetland designers who all bring very personal touches and a depth of detail to their work. As always, Shetland wool takes centre stage, with its endless colour options, warmth […] The post SWW Annual 2023, Volume 9 Pre-orders first appeared on Shetland Wool Week.| Shetland Wool Week
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There are still lots of fantastic events and experiences during Shetland Wool Week which have tickets available. Below we have separated out the events into different sections to make it easier to see what is still on offer. TOURS A Textile Tour of UHI Shetland Friday 29th September, 13:30, Ticket Price: £3 Join a tour […] The post Tickets Still Available first appeared on Shetland Wool Week.| Shetland Wool Week
A reminder to you all that tickets for this year’s Shetland Wool Week event go live today (Tuesday 27 June) at 15.00 (BST) via the Box Office We have a dedicated helpline set up for Tuesday afternoon from 15.00 – 17.30 (BST). The number is +44 (0)1595 741555 – please only use this if you have a […] The post A reminder! first appeared on Shetland Wool Week.| Shetland Wool Week
We’re on the countdown to the opening of ticket sales for Shetland Wool Week 2023. This year SWW is back to full strength and alongside the usual offerings, there are some exciting new add-ons for you to enjoy. SWW is a community event, driven by our passion for Shetland heritage, Shetland sheep, crofting life, our […] The post SWW 2023 ticket sales information first appeared on Shetland Wool Week.| Shetland Wool Week
2023 Members and Supporters – you’ve got mail! For all of you who have signed up as 2023 SWW members and supporters – an advance copy of the programme was emailed to you today (Monday 19 June). Please check your inboxes. You can now sit back and take your time to browse through all the […] The post SWW 2023 Programme announced to members first appeared on Shetland Wool Week.| Shetland Wool Week
We are delighted to announce that SWW Membership is now live! (Update 12 July – Please note that membership for 2023 has now closed) Shetland Wool Week depends on its many supporters in everything it does. Your generosity is important to us and provides us with the life blood to continue delivering a varied and […] The post SWW Membership 2023 first appeared on Shetland Wool Week.| Shetland Wool Week
We caught up with Alison to congratulate her and ask her about her love of knitting and the inspiration behind the Buggiflooer design. You come from a family of knitters, but when did you learn knitting? Who was your biggest inspiration? My nan taught me to knit when I was about five years old. She […] The post In conversation with our new patron, Alison Rendall 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
The Shetland Wool Week patron for 2023 has been named today as Shetland-based nurse and talented Fair Isle knitter, Alison Rendall, at a launch event held this evening at the Shetland Museum and Archives. The much-anticipated annual hat pattern, which is synonymous with the launch of the patron was also released. This year’s Shetland Wool Week hat, designed by […] The post 2023 patron and nature inspired hat pattern announced first appeared on Shetland Wool Week.| Shetland Wool Week
Dates for your diary The long wait is nearly over – we will be announcing this year’s Shetland Wool Week patron and their hat pattern at a launch event on the evening of Friday 28th April. We can’t wait to share it with you – so keep an eye on your inboxes and our social […] The post We have exciting news! first appeared on Shetland Wool Week.| Shetland Wool Week
Hello from the SWW team – and we can’t believe that we’re already in February. It’s been a whirlwind of a start to the year with plenty going on. In this newsletter we’ll be updating you on our plans for the 2023 event as well as offering a special discount on Shetland Wool Week Annuals and […] The post SWW event news, special SALE, and general woolly goodness first appeared on Shetland Wool Week.| Shetland Wool Week
Shetland Amenity Trust’s annual Shetland Wool Week festival, the isles’ celebration of Shetland sheep, wool, and textiles, has a new curator this year. The festival will see renowned local knitwear designer, Donna Smith, start a two-year term as curator. Donna, who was Shetland Wool Week patron in 2015, when she designed the now famous Baa-ble […] The post Local knitwear designer to curate the fourteenth Shetland Wool Week first appeared on Shetland Wool Week.| Shetland Wool Week
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We caught up with this year's patrons, the Doull family, to ask them about their involvement with the Flock Book, life on the farm and how the design came about for the Islesburgh Toorie. Q. Congratulations on being announced as this year’s Shetland Wool Week patrons for 2024 – the first time for a family.| Shetland Wool Week | Shetland Wool Week is a world renowned celebration of Br...
A reminder to you all that tickets for this year’s Shetland Wool Week event are now on sale on our new Shetland Wool Week Box Office Helpline information - we have a dedicated helpline set up this afternoon (Wednesday) from 14:00 – 17:00 (BST). The number is +44 (0)1595 741555 please only use this if you have| Shetland Wool Week | Shetland Wool Week is a world renowned celebration of Br...
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2024 Members & Supporters – you’ve got mail! For all of you who have signed up as 2024 SWW members and supporters - an advance copy of the programme was emailed to you today, so please check your inboxes (and your spam / junk folders in case it has ended up in there). You can| Shetland Wool Week | Shetland Wool Week is a world renowned celebration of Br...
Important news for all Shetland Wool Week 2024 attendees! Someone said that summer starts with a bang here in Shetland – and that is so true! The islands have sprung to life, the hills and coastline scattered with lambs and wildflowers, and we have visitors aplenty too with the tourist season in full swing. It’s an| Shetland Wool Week | Shetland Wool Week is a world renowned celebration of Br...
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...
This year will mark the 10th volume of our Shetland Wool Week Annual, a publication which has grown over the years and is a real celebration of Shetland wool and knitwear design. We know the Annual has a loyal following around the world (thank you!) and we would love to find out how many of| Shetland Wool Week | Shetland Wool Week is a world renowned celebration of Br...
To celebrate International Women’s Day 2024 we shine a light on Ann Harriet Pottinger, née Hunter, one of many unsung, hard-working Shetland women who made a difference to their community and family. In Ann’s case, she also contributed in a small way to world events. She was a businesswoman, mother of eleven, and wife of| Shetland Wool Week | Shetland Wool Week is a world renowned celebration of Br...