The Shetland Collection Catalogue

The Shetland Collection celebrates the traditional knitting skills for which Shetland knitters are famous throughout the world, presenting hand knitted and hand framed pieces crafted in pure wool from the native Shetland sheep.

Traditional Skills Handed Down Through Generations

The patterns within The Shetland Collection have been handed down through generations, with knitters working in their own homes using their traditional skills. The garments are crafted in pure wool from the native Shetland sheep, which are known for their lightweight fleeces, resulting in knitwear renowned for its softness and warmth.

The Knitwear Range

This catalogue presents a collection spanning the very finest hand spun, hand knitted garments in the natural colours of the native Shetland sheep, alongside a more colourful hand framed collection created by Textile students at Shetland College.

• Hand knitted hats, gloves and scarves to co-ordinate with most designs
• Self coloured skirts available in either gored or pencil style
• A beautiful collection of hand knitted lace items, including a cobweb lace christening shawl

Lace and Shetland Silver Jewellery

Among the lace pieces is the cobweb lace christening shawl, a rare heirloom item to be treasured and passed from generation to generation. The whole range is complemented with some lovely Shetland Silver Jewellery, designed to look elegant and just perfect alongside the Shetland knitwear collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What wool is used in the collection?

The collection is hand knitted or framed in pure wool from the native Shetland sheep, known for their lightweight fleeces.

Who makes the garments?

The pieces are made by knitters working in their own homes using traditional skills, with a more colourful hand framed collection created by Textile students at Shetland College.

What accessories are available?

Hand knitted hats, gloves and scarves are available to co-ordinate with most designs, along with self coloured skirts in gored or pencil styles.

Is there a lace collection?

Yes, the collection features hand knitted lace items, including a cobweb lace christening shawl described as a rare heirloom piece.

Is jewellery included?

The range is complemented by Shetland Silver Jewellery, designed to look elegant alongside the knitwear collection.

This catalogue is part of the Catalink archive and may no longer be available to order. The information above describes The Shetland Collection. For current details, visit the company's official website.