Knitting Shetland Lace
Traditional Methods, Patterns and Design
$67.99
- Hardcover
208 pages
- Release Date
27 October 2026
Summary
Rooted in generations of island tradition and informed by extensive conversations with Shetland’s remaining lace knitters, this book is both a practical guide and an important cultural record. It offers an authentic account of how Shetland lace has been knitted within homes and communities across the islands. Drawing on family heritage and island-wide research, it documents the skills, stitches and construction methods that define Shetland lace.
With clear instructions and six full kn…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780719847172 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0719847176 |
| Author: | Elizabeth Williamson |
| Publisher: | The Crowood Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | The Crowood Press Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 27 October 2026 |
| Weight: | 1.01kg |
| Dimensions: | 19mm x 215mm x 260mm |
Elizabeth Williamson
Elizabeth Williamson
Elizabeth Williamson was born and bred in Shetland and comes from a long family line of Shetland lace knitters on both sides of her family. A tutor for Shetland Wool Week, she teaches, writes, and lectures on Shetland lace, as well as producing authentic patterns. She is dedicated to preserving and passing on the traditional skills of the Shetland Isles.
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