A01=Elizabeth Williamson
Author_Elizabeth Williamson
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christening shawl
cobweb lace
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Product details
- ISBN 9780719847172
- Weight: 833g
- Dimensions: 215 x 260mm
- Publication Date: 27 Oct 2026
- Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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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 knitting patterns, this book teaches you how to work traditional stitches, construct classic shawls and create the light, airy fabric that makes Shetland lace so distinctive. It will give you the skills to read charts with confidence, understand Shetland terminology and even design your own heirloom pieces. Perfect for adventurous beginners and experienced knitters alike, Knitting Shetland Lace is a practical, hands-on guide to mastering this craft.
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.
