Grand Shetland Adventure Knits
by Gudrun Johnston, Mary Jane Mucklestone
Join best-selling knitwear designers Mary Jane Mucklestone and Gudrun Johnston for a true Shetland adventure!
Discover the magic of Shetland through 14 stunning knitting patterns, perfect for confident knitters looking to expand their colourwork repertoire.
Mary Jane and Gudrun's first co-authored book is a love letter to these fascinating islands, their nature, traditions and people. It features 14 inspiring patterns for confident knitters that are perfect for cold weather, or even a trip to Shetland itself: from cozy socks and hats to colourwork sweaters. Inside this exclusive paperback edition you’ll find:
- A wide range of 14 wearable, practical garments designed for layering, warmth, and comfort. Create cozy accessories like the Cake Fridge Hat, Bousta Socks and
- Flooers Cowl; wrap up in the Staneydale Scarf or the flowing Virdek Shawl; and explore colorwork and texture with standout pieces like the Heritage Yoke, Island to
- Island Vest, Riggies Cardi and the cheerful Swatchtastic Flower Hat. With a balance of relaxed pieces and more intricate knits, this collection offers both ease and challenge.
- Each pattern includes clear instructions and knitting charts provided where needed for colourwork and lace motifs.
- A comprehensive techniques section at the start covers all the essential techniques needed.
- The designs are rooted in Shetland tradition but infused with the designers’ modern sensibility, making them ideal for both everyday wear and special occasions.
- The authors' deep love for Shetland, transmitted through every thoughtful pattern, from a hat inspired by a roadside cake fridge, a jumper knitted with patterns reminiscent of the seaweed among the rockpools, and to socks that are perfect for wear inside a cozy Shetland BnB.
- Short travel stories that showcase some of Mary Jane and Gudrun’s favourite places to visit, taking you on an unforgettable journey to a place that – despite its small size and remote location – has had an enormous impact on the world of knitting.
This is a book to return to again and again – for the knits, the stories and the inspiration. With its blend of timeless design and personal connection to place, Grand Shetland Adventure Knits brings the gregarious spirit of the islands into every stitch.
Originally published by Laine in hardback for the collectors, this exclusive, portable paperback edition places Mary Jane and Gudrun's creations firmly in the hands of knitters with a lust for travel.
‘Come along with us. Witness the landscape. Meet the people. And knit. Knit yourself a grand adventure!’ Mary Jane Mucklestone and Gudrun Johnston
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Publisher: Search Press
Publication date: August 18, 2026
Language: English
Print length: 200 pages
ISBN-10: 180092450X
ISBN-13: 978-1800924505
Item Weight: 1.5 pounds
Dimensions: 7.5 x 0.73 x 9.19 inches
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