Laine Shetland Shades: Stories in Wool by Gudrun Johnston

Take a knitting journey to the Shetland Islands with this transportive collection of 12 knitting designs by Gudrun Johnston.  Steeped in tradition, yet thoroughly modern, each knit showcases gorgeous, stranded colorwork or textured stitches.

Gudrun Johnston is a renowned knitwear designer, born in Shetland and currently based in Massachusetts. The Shetland landscape, wool, and tradition are intrinsic to her creativity, translating into insightful, modern designs that are made to last a lifetime.

Gudrun draws from the shades found in Shetland’s rugged landscapes & translates them into inspiring combinations.

In addition, the book features Gudrun’s personal essays which offer a deeper look into her creative process, as well as Shetland’s knitting heritage.

The hardcover (Swiss-binding) book features stunning lifestyle photography, inspiration styling ideas & clear, well written pattern instructions.

• 215 pages, hardcover, Swiss-binding
• 12 patterns: 8 vests, 2 hats and 2 scarves