Shetland Shades
Shetland Shades: Stories in Wool
Shetland Shades: Stories in Wool
Shetland Shades: Stories in Wool
Shetland Shades: Stories in Wool
Shetland Shades: Stories in Wool
Shetland Shades: Stories in Wool
Shetland Shades: Stories in Wool
Shetland Shades: Stories in Wool
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Shetland Shades: Stories in Wool

Gudrun Johnston

Shetland Shades: Stories in Wool is a homage to Gudrun Johnston’s Shetland roots and the rich knitting traditions of these breathtaking islands. The collection includes 12 knitting patterns, focusing on richly-hued vests, complemented by a few beautiful hats and scarves.

$45.00
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Language English
Version Hardcover
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PLEASE NOTE! This is a preorder item. Publication day is September 24!

Shetland Shades: Stories in Wool is a homage to Gudrun Johnston’s Shetland roots and the rich knitting traditions of these breathtaking islands. The collection includes 12 knitting patterns, focusing on richly-hued vests, complemented by a few beautiful hats and scarves. 

Inspired by the rugged beauty of Shetland, the book explores ways of knitting with color — mixing together the different shades of nature. It features vests with versatile and engaging constructions that make beautiful layering pieces for any outfit.  

In the personal essays, Gudrun digs deeper into her creative process and Shetland knitting heritage, while also sharing her newfound interest in sewing. Shetland Shades invites you to be inspired by wind-swept shores, earthy tones, and centuries of crafting. 

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215 pages

12 patterns: 8 vests, 2 hats and 2 scarves.

Hardcover 

Swiss-binding

Print only, no digital download code available (Note: A separate digital book will be available through Laine’s online shop on 24th September, 2026.)

Language: English

ISBN: 978-952-7580-97-4

Weight: Approx. 750 g / 1.7 lb

Dimensions: 246 x 175 x 22 mm

Printed in Estonia.

Publication Day: 24th September 2026

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The book explores a variety of ways to knit with color — from traditional Fair Isle and color blocking to mosaic knitting and marling.
Discover the interplay between knitting and sewing as Gudrun shares her ideas for styling vests with hand-sewn pieces. You’ll find all the garment pattern details inside the book.
This is your chance to try out steeking if you haven’t already! When knitting with Woolen-Spun Shetland, no reinforcement is needed before cutting the knitting.

“One of the first fabrics to touch my newborn skin was the woolen-spun fibers of a Shetland hap, the traditional shawl synonymous with the islands. This welcome into the world is an intrinsic part of the heritage for the majority of babies born in Shetland.”

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