Shetland Shades: Stories in Wool by Gudrun Johnston

Please note: This is a preorder product. The official release date is 24th September 2026. Postal preorders will be dispatched on 23rd September.

Step into the incredible landscapes of Shetland with Shetland Shades: Stories in Wool by Gudrun Johnston, a fantastic collection of knitting patterns inspired by the colours, traditions and landscapes of the Shetland islands where Gudrun was born.

As the name might suggest to you, Shetland Shades is all about colour – and colourwork knitting – in many forms, with Gudrun drawing inspiration from the earthy, windswept shades of Shetland and translating them into contemporary designs for you to knit. Across the 12 knitting patterns, you’ll find plenty of traditional Fair Isle alongside colour blocking, mosaic knitting and marling, all brought together with Gudrun’s distinctive eye for colour and modern take on traditional Shetland knitting.

Her collection of knitting patterns focuses primarily on rich-coloured vests, designed to be layered, alongside a selection of hats and scarves. The selection is so beautiful that we think you’ll be hard-pressed to decide what to cast on first!

Shetland Shades: Stories in Wool by Gudrun Johnston contains 12 knitting patterns including:

• 8 vests
• 2 hats
• 2 scarves

A must-have knitting book for lovers of Shetland wool and exceptional colourwork knitting projects that will have you glued to your needles!