In Shetland, knitting is part of the heritage.
Beautiful models can be found in museums.
Shetlandic knitting is easily identifiable : two colours geometrical motifs in horizontal stripes.
We often see cardigans with “yoke” ,a neck band with geometrical motifs.
Knitting method is also typical. In Shetland and North countries, models are knitted in round. Stitches are added – the steeks- to be cut later for the sleeves or edges of buttonholes.
Colours and patterns are infinitely variable.
Finishing are particularly well presented.
Knitting lace models are a part of Shetland heritage too.We saw very beautiful shawl, ethereal, light, like a spider web.
But shetlandic knitting is not fixed in tradition. At the Shetland college, we saw students works very creative and beautiful.
Like you will see in the next post, sources of inspiration do not miss in Shetland.