Shetland Lace KnittingShetland Lace KnittingI thought this might be interesting to some of the knitters here. I'm not a knitter myself, but found it interesting anyway.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbfrnIgydho
Re: Shetland Lace KnittingI would have thought living in the Shetlands that people would need something knitted in a heavy yarn rather than lace.
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Re: Shetland Lace KnittingYou would think so, wouldn't you?
It was often made for trade, in fact. I won't bore you with all the history, but knitted goods were one of the few things that Shetland crofters made or produced that they were entitled to 'own' and sell independently, so it was an important source of family income. Shetland lace is fine enough that you can pull a woollen shawl through a wedding ring. Shetland women used to knit literally every minute they could, even while doing other tasks, if possible. Also, they invented Fair Isle knitting, too, of course.
Re: Shetland Lace KnittingI love knitting fair isle and find the history of knitting around the world fascinating. I think all the beautiful fine lace patterns are wonderful - one thing I've never had the patience for!
Julie
“cockerels may crow but it's the hen that lays the egg." Re: Shetland Lace KnittingWow that is fine wool isn't it. I have knitted with 2ply.
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If you can't be a good example........ you will just have to be a horrible warning Re: Shetland Lace KnittingThat is beautiful knitting....the shetland sheep have characteristics of the Gotlands so I can see where the Scandinavian link could come.
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(¸.✰´¨(¸.✰ Manda Living our version of the Good Life with 1 dog (who feels like we're living with 4!), 1 cats, a few sheep and 11 chooks. Don't get your knickers in a knot..it solves nothing ~ just makes you walk funny
Re: Shetland Lace KnittingSuch a talent to be able to knit with such fine wool, let alone have the patience.
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Re: Shetland Lace KnittingNow that is superb. She can do me some chicken mesh.
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Re: Shetland Lace KnittingThat's fantastic - Shetland is so on my to do list!
Julie
“cockerels may crow but it's the hen that lays the egg." Re: Shetland Lace KnittingOh WOW!!!
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(¸.✰´¨(¸.✰ Manda Living our version of the Good Life with 1 dog (who feels like we're living with 4!), 1 cats, a few sheep and 11 chooks. Don't get your knickers in a knot..it solves nothing ~ just makes you walk funny Re: Shetland Lace Knitting
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