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The Work They Say Is Mine

Published by louise

Recently me and the lovelyfella went to the Shetland Museum to watch a film called, The Work They Say is Mine. It was made for channel 4 in the mid 80s and looked at women in industry in Shetland and particularly how knitters were affected by the truck system.

Although truck was banned in the early 1800s, women in Shetland were expected to exchange their knitting for goods from the merchant for many years after

Knitting hand-me-downs

Published by louise

A little while ago I told you that I had gone to my mam’s to claim my knitting heirlooms. I had been complaining to her that I had a pile of jumpers to wash and the thought of pinning them all out again filled me with dread when she reminded me that my Nannie’s – her mam – jumper board was gathering dust, waiting to dress a jumper once more.

Approaching Autumn

Published by louise

Even though I have never particularly enjoyed the creeping darkness at this time of year – from long, light Shetland summer evenings to unending darkness in winter – I do love the colours that surround us in autumn

British Wool: Made by Ewe

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Linda from Made by Ewe got in touch recently to tell me all about her adventures in local fibre and as soon as I saw her delightful kits I knew that I had to ask her over to KnitBritish for a little visit.

Washable British Wool: Part 2

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Yesterday, I was looking at British wool and blends which can be washed in the machine.
Well, the gentle spin has finished and the results are in… some surprising!

First out was Jarol British Aran.

In the Loop 3.5

Published by louise

Last week I had a really enjoyable couple of days at the In the Loop 3.5 Conference here in Shetland. I didn’t manage the whole thing, and I am not going to abstract the whole thing (I believe there will be a special edition on Textiles next year, which will do that for you), but I really wanted to share with you one or two of the stand out speakers.