Shorelines: Knits from Scottish Coasts is a collection of approachable, thoughtfully designed wardrobe staples inspired by traditional gansey sweaters and Scottish knitting heritage. Its 18 designs include incredibly cosy sweaters, stylish cardigans, vests, hats, shawls and socks.
Corryvreckan
The Corrywreckan is a striped turtleneck sweater with dropped shoulders. The stripes line beautifully across the shoulder line, and the collar, hem, and cuffs are finished with a flash of colour.
Yarn: Atlas by Sandnes Garn, in the colourways 1012, 1099 and 4219.
Morag
The Morag is a classic raglan with some fun twists. The raglan line features beautiful cable increases, and the neck, hem and cuffs are finished with rolled edges.
Yarn: DK by Peace Fleece, in the colourway Kamchatka Sea Moss and Jensen by Isager in the colourway 47.
Inchcolm
This refined vest is worked top-down and features a zipper at the front opening. Made from rustic DK-weight wool, it is the perfect layering piece for a crisp sea breeze.
Yarn: Scout by Kelbourne Woolens, in the colourway 805 Burnt Orange Heather.
Crinan
The Crinan is an incredibly cozy sweater worked in all-over double moss stitch. The collar, hem and cuffs are finished with ribbing and rolled edges. The design was inspired by the traditional knitwear of fishermen and seafarers.
Yarn: Aran by Jamieson’s of Shetland, in the colourway 343 Ivory.
Crinan Socks
Crinan Socks are thick and warm socks worked in the same double moss stitch pattern as the Crinan sweater. The pattern includes both DK and 4ply options.
Yarn: Mondim by Retrosaria Pomar, in the colourway B580 (fingering-weight option) or Perfect by Sandnes Garn, in the colourway 2321 (DK-weight option).
Fisherrow
This triangle shawl comes in three sizes and can be worked plain or striped. Increases are made at the beginning, middle and end of each RS row. The shawl is finished with a ribbed border that can be worked in the same colour as the body or with a contrast colour.
Yarn: Cashmere by Sandnes Garn, in the colourways 4219 True Red and 5284 Provence Blue (sample 1) or 9564 Matcha and 1002 Off White.
Feolin
Feolin is a modern take on a classic gansey. It is worked from the bottom up and the shoulders are joined with a three-needle bind-off. The top of the sleeve has a 2 x 2 rib detail. The Feolin sweater can be left plain or transformed by embroidering nautical flags or other maritime motifs onto it.
Yarn: Supersoft Lambswool by JC Rennie held double.
Guga
Guga is a simple and versatile sweater worked from the top down and featuring dropped shoulders and a mock neck. The textured yoke is a nod to the traditional gansey, a classic amongst seafarers, and the mock neck gives a little bit of protection against a chilly wind.
Yarn: Fivel by Rauma in the colourway 09.
Millport
Millport is a top-down cardigan with well-thought details. The neat set-in sleeves and neckline paired with rustic welts and rolled edges create a distinctive yet elegant impression.
Yarn: DK by Iona Wool, in the colourway Atlantic.
Fairlie
Fairlie is a gorgeous felted vest that can be left open or finished with buttons or snaps. It is worked from the top down and felted in a washing machine to create a dense fabric. Both the back and front pieces feature welts that can be worked in a contrasting colour if desired. The front edges, hem, armholes and neckline are finished with I-cord edging.
Yarn: Ecological Wool by Cascade, in the colourway 8015.
Lochalsh
Lochalsh is a top-down raglan sweater with a simple, engaging colourwork motif repeated in bands down the body and sleeves.
Yarn: Ulysse by De Rerum Natura, in the colourways Bouleau, Potimarron and Dephinium (sample 1) or Tynn Peer Gyn by Sandnes Garn, in the colourways 5575 and 2641, held together with Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn, in the colourways 5581 and 1015 (sample 2).
Tobermory
Tobermory is a square shawl worked from the centre out in stockinette stitch, featuring striped details and finished with 1 x 1 rib. It’s a comforting knit and can be worked up to be as big or small as you’d like, using either DK or 4ply yarn.
Yarn: Kinross 4ply by Wee Country Yarns held double in the colourways 3 Granite, 11 Snowdrop, 13 Mary, 7 Gorse and 23 Saltire (DK-sample) or held single in the colourways 25 Porridge, 36 Cromarty and 18 Navy (4ply-sample).
Mull
Mull is a top-down cardigan with a deep raglan and relaxed fit. It is worked in stripes of broken rib stitch with a solid colour in the collar, cuffs, hem and neckline.
Yarn: The Croft DK by West Yorkshire Spinners, in the colourways Whalsay and Langa.
Mull Hat
Mull Hat features a classic brim and stripes in broken rib stitch matching the Mull cardigan. The brown of the hat is shaped with 4-point decreases.
Yarn: Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn, in the colourways 3819 and 1044.
Belhaven
Belhaven is the perfect piece to wrap up in for a morning walk along the shoreline. The cardigan is started from the top of the hood and worked downwards. The hood and fronts are finished with a continuous button band.
Yarn: Blasta DK by Stolen Stitches, in the colourway Liath.
Dunbar
Dunbar shares the same construction and finishings as Feolin. It was born from the desire to create a classic fisherman cable knit. The sweater is worked from the bottom up, and the shoulders are joined with a three-needle bind-off.
Yarn: 220 by Cascade, in the colourway 9600 Antiqued Heather.
Dunbar Hat
Dunbar Hat features cables flowing from the brim to the crown. It is worked from the bottom up and comes in four sizes.
Yarn: The Croft DK by West Yorkshire Spinners in the colourway Harkland.
Dunbar Scarf
This eye-catching triangular scarf features beautiful cables and I-cord edges. Worked in the same yarn, it creates a lovely set with a Dunbar Hat.
Yarn: The Croft DK by West Yorkshire Spinners in the colourway Harkland.
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Shorelines: Knits from Scottish Coasts
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Shorelines: Knits from Scottish Coasts is a collection of approachable, thoughtfully designed wardrobe staples inspired by traditional gansey sweaters and Scottish knitting heritage. Its 18 designs include incredibly cosy sweaters, stylish cardigans, vests, hats, shawls and socks.
Corryvreckan
The Corrywreckan is a striped turtleneck sweater with dropped shoulders. The stripes line beautifully across the shoulder line, and the collar, hem, and cuffs are finished with a flash of colour.
Yarn: Atlas by Sandnes Garn, in the colourways 1012, 1099 and 4219.
Morag
The Morag is a classic raglan with some fun twists. The raglan line features beautiful cable increases, and the neck, hem and cuffs are finished with rolled edges.
Yarn: DK by Peace Fleece, in the colourway Kamchatka Sea Moss and Jensen by Isager in the colourway 47.
Inchcolm
This refined vest is worked top-down and features a zipper at the front opening. Made from rustic DK-weight wool, it is the perfect layering piece for a crisp sea breeze.
Yarn: Scout by Kelbourne Woolens, in the colourway 805 Burnt Orange Heather.
Crinan
The Crinan is an incredibly cozy sweater worked in all-over double moss stitch. The collar, hem and cuffs are finished with ribbing and rolled edges. The design was inspired by the traditional knitwear of fishermen and seafarers.
Yarn: Aran by Jamieson’s of Shetland, in the colourway 343 Ivory.
Crinan Socks
Crinan Socks are thick and warm socks worked in the same double moss stitch pattern as the Crinan sweater. The pattern includes both DK and 4ply options.
Yarn: Mondim by Retrosaria Pomar, in the colourway B580 (fingering-weight option) or Perfect by Sandnes Garn, in the colourway 2321 (DK-weight option).
Fisherrow
This triangle shawl comes in three sizes and can be worked plain or striped. Increases are made at the beginning, middle and end of each RS row. The shawl is finished with a ribbed border that can be worked in the same colour as the body or with a contrast colour.
Yarn: Cashmere by Sandnes Garn, in the colourways 4219 True Red and 5284 Provence Blue (sample 1) or 9564 Matcha and 1002 Off White.
Feolin
Feolin is a modern take on a classic gansey. It is worked from the bottom up and the shoulders are joined with a three-needle bind-off. The top of the sleeve has a 2 x 2 rib detail. The Feolin sweater can be left plain or transformed by embroidering nautical flags or other maritime motifs onto it.
Yarn: Supersoft Lambswool by JC Rennie held double.
Guga
Guga is a simple and versatile sweater worked from the top down and featuring dropped shoulders and a mock neck. The textured yoke is a nod to the traditional gansey, a classic amongst seafarers, and the mock neck gives a little bit of protection against a chilly wind.
Yarn: Fivel by Rauma in the colourway 09.
Millport
Millport is a top-down cardigan with well-thought details. The neat set-in sleeves and neckline paired with rustic welts and rolled edges create a distinctive yet elegant impression.
Yarn: DK by Iona Wool, in the colourway Atlantic.
Fairlie
Fairlie is a gorgeous felted vest that can be left open or finished with buttons or snaps. It is worked from the top down and felted in a washing machine to create a dense fabric. Both the back and front pieces feature welts that can be worked in a contrasting colour if desired. The front edges, hem, armholes and neckline are finished with I-cord edging.
Yarn: Ecological Wool by Cascade, in the colourway 8015.
Lochalsh
Lochalsh is a top-down raglan sweater with a simple, engaging colourwork motif repeated in bands down the body and sleeves.
Yarn: Ulysse by De Rerum Natura, in the colourways Bouleau, Potimarron and Dephinium (sample 1) or Tynn Peer Gyn by Sandnes Garn, in the colourways 5575 and 2641, held together with Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn, in the colourways 5581 and 1015 (sample 2).
Tobermory
Tobermory is a square shawl worked from the centre out in stockinette stitch, featuring striped details and finished with 1 x 1 rib. It’s a comforting knit and can be worked up to be as big or small as you’d like, using either DK or 4ply yarn.
Yarn: Kinross 4ply by Wee Country Yarns held double in the colourways 3 Granite, 11 Snowdrop, 13 Mary, 7 Gorse and 23 Saltire (DK-sample) or held single in the colourways 25 Porridge, 36 Cromarty and 18 Navy (4ply-sample).
Mull
Mull is a top-down cardigan with a deep raglan and relaxed fit. It is worked in stripes of broken rib stitch with a solid colour in the collar, cuffs, hem and neckline.
Yarn: The Croft DK by West Yorkshire Spinners, in the colourways Whalsay and Langa.
Mull Hat
Mull Hat features a classic brim and stripes in broken rib stitch matching the Mull cardigan. The brown of the hat is shaped with 4-point decreases.
Yarn: Peer Gynt by Sandnes Garn, in the colourways 3819 and 1044.
Belhaven
Belhaven is the perfect piece to wrap up in for a morning walk along the shoreline. The cardigan is started from the top of the hood and worked downwards. The hood and fronts are finished with a continuous button band.
Yarn: Blasta DK by Stolen Stitches, in the colourway Liath.
Dunbar
Dunbar shares the same construction and finishings as Feolin. It was born from the desire to create a classic fisherman cable knit. The sweater is worked from the bottom up, and the shoulders are joined with a three-needle bind-off.
Yarn: 220 by Cascade, in the colourway 9600 Antiqued Heather.
Dunbar Hat
Dunbar Hat features cables flowing from the brim to the crown. It is worked from the bottom up and comes in four sizes.
Yarn: The Croft DK by West Yorkshire Spinners in the colourway Harkland.
Dunbar Scarf
This eye-catching triangular scarf features beautiful cables and I-cord edges. Worked in the same yarn, it creates a lovely set with a Dunbar Hat.
Yarn: The Croft DK by West Yorkshire Spinners in the colourway Harkland.
Learn more:
Shorelines: Knits from Scottish Coasts