Grand Shetland Adventure Knits

<b>Join best-selling knitwear designers Mary Jane Mucklestone and Gudrun Johnston for a true Shetland adventure!<br> <br>Discover the magic of Shetland through 14 stunning knitting patterns, perfect for confident knitters looking to expand their colourwork repertoire.</b><br><br>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.<br><br>Inside this exclusive paperback edition you’ll find:<br><ul><li>A wide range of <b>14 wearable, practical garments</b> 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.</li><li>Each pattern includes <b>clear instructions and knitting charts</b> provided where needed for colourwork and lace motifs.</li><li>A <b>comprehensive techniques section</b> at the start covers all the essential techniques needed.</li><li>The designs are <b>rooted in Shetland tradition but infused with the designers’ modern sensibility</b>, making them ideal for both everyday wear and special occasions.</li><li>The authors' deep love for Shetland, transmitted through every thoughtful pattern, from <b>a hat inspired by a roadside cake fridge</b>, a <b>jumper knitted with patterns reminiscent of the seaweed </b>among the rockpools, and to <b>socks</b> that are <b>perfect for wear inside a cozy Shetland BnB</b>.</li><li>Short <b>travel stories</b> that<b> showcase some of Mary Jane and Gudrun’s favourite places to visit</b>, 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.</li></ul><br>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, <i>Grand Shetland Adventure Knits</i> brings the gregarious spirit of the islands into every stitch.<br><br>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.<br><br><b>‘Come along with us. Witness the landscape. Meet the people. And knit. Knit yourself a grand adventure!’ Mary Jane Mucklestone and Gudrun Johnston</b>