{"product_id":"grand-shetland-adventure-knits","title":"Grand Shetland Adventure Knits","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrand Shetland Adventure Knits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"productTitles\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor: Gudrun Johnston and Mary Jane Mucklestone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eDiscover the magic of Shetland through 14 stunning knitting patterns, perfect for confident knitters looking to expand their colourwork repertoire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMary 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside this exclusive paperback edition you’ll find:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wide range of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e14 wearable, practical garments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach pattern includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eclear instructions and knitting charts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provided where needed for colourwork and lace motifs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ecomprehensive techniques section\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at the start covers all the essential techniques needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe designs are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003erooted in Shetland tradition but infused with the designers’ modern sensibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making them ideal for both everyday wear and special occasions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe authors' deep love for Shetland, transmitted through every thoughtful pattern, from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ea hat inspired by a roadside cake fridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ejumper knitted with patterns reminiscent of the seaweed\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eamong the rockpools, and to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003esocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eperfect for wear inside a cozy Shetland BnB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShort \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003etravel stories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eshowcase some of Mary Jane and Gudrun’s favourite places to visit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eGrand Shetland Adventure Knits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings the gregarious spirit of the islands into every stitch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMary Jane Mucklestone\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eis a knitwear designer, teacher and author of several knitting books who is based in Maine, US. She has a varied background in art and textiles earning a BFA in Printmaking from Pratt Institute, studying fashion at Parsons School of Design and Textiles and Historic Costume at the University of Washington. Her work has been featured in publications like Vogue Knitting, Interweave Knits and various books, including \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eFair Isle Weekend, \u003c\/span\u003ealso published by Laine.\u003cbr\u003eMary Jane specializes in Fair Isle knitting, also called stranded knitting. With her friend Gudrun Johnston, they host popular, once in a lifetime trips to Shetland and together they have co-authored \u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eGrand Shetland Adventure Knits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e, originally published through Laine Publishing, as she is endlessly enchanted and inspired by Shetland's windswept isles.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGudrun Johnston\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eis a Shetland-born knitwear designer currently based in Massachusetts, US, who is well-known for her accessible modern-day patterns that are greatly inspired by her heritage. She frequently returns to Shetland, where she loves spending time with her family on the Westside.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e200\u003c\/span\u003e pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woolery.com\/search-press-3\/\" title=\"Search Press\"\u003eSearch Press\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cspan\u003eAugust 18, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-10\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e180092450X\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e 978\u003cspan\u003e1800924505\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e7.5 x 0.73 x 9.19 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Items\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woolery.com\/yarns\/knitting-yarns.html\"\u003eKnitting Yarns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Search Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53784566071569,"sku":"B9781800924505","price":37.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/7811\/6881\/files\/B9781800924505.jpg?v=1784207392","url":"https:\/\/woolery.com\/products\/grand-shetland-adventure-knits","provider":"The Woolery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}