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Visit our blog for all the latest Wool Week news we also hope to share knitting inspiration, heritage stories and general updates from life in Shetland.

Shining a light on Ann Harriet Pottinger this International Women’s Day

One of many unsung, hard-working Shetland women who made a difference to their community and family.

New book of Shetland Fine Lace Knitting launched

A new publication, ‘Shetland Fine Lace Knitting – Recreating patterns from the past’ by Shetland Museum’s textiles curator, Carol Christiansen, has launched this week.

NEW – Buggiflooer Mitts Pattern

It’s a new year – and we have a new pattern for you to kickstart your knitting projects for 2024!

Winter offer and knitting inspiration from Shetland

Winter is upon us - it’s time to wrap up in our cosiest knitwear and embrace the elements.

SWW 2023 Online Survey

To help with our planning for 2024 we would really appreciate it if you could spare a few minutes of your time to complete our survey.

Now for sale online – A Sheep’s Diet SWW Merchandise

Shop our range of exclusive 2023 SWW merchandise

Woolly round up and dates for 2024

And just like that, another Shetland Wool Week is over. We had the best time and it was so good to be back to full strength in person once more!

SWW Talks

We still have some tickets available for our late afternoon and evening talks. This year they are taking place in Mareel’s auditorium to give us extra capacity.

The Official SWW Makers’ Market 2023

Taking place on Saturday 30 September from 10am to 4pm at the Anderson High School.

Still time to get involved with Shetland Wool Week

The countdown to our annual Shetland Wool Week festival has begun...

SWW Annual 2023, Volume 9 Pre-orders

Pre-orders for SWW Annual 2023 are now open!

New Events Added to Programme

We have added some new events and additional classes to our programme for SWW 2023. See below for more information on the new offerings.

Tickets Still Available

There are still lots of fantastic events and experiences during Shetland Wool Week which have tickets available. Below we have separated out the events into different sections to make it easier to see what is still on offer.

A reminder!

A reminder to you all that tickets for this year’s Shetland Wool Week event go live today (Tuesday 27 June) at 15.00 (BST) via the Box Office

SWW 2023 ticket sales information

We’re on the countdown to the opening of ticket sales for Shetland Wool Week 2023.

SWW 2023 Programme announced to members

SWW 2023 Members - you've got mail!

SWW Membership 2023

We are delighted to announce that SWW Membership is now live!

In conversation with our new patron, Alison Rendall

We caught up with Alison to congratulate her and ask her about her love of knitting and the inspiration behind the Buggiflooer design.

Celebrating the Buggiflooer Beanie launch

What a buzz we had on Friday evening at the launch event of the new Shetland Week Patron Alison Rendall and her beautiful Buggiflooer Beanie!

2023 patron and nature inspired hat pattern announced

Patron for 2023 has been named today as Shetland-based nurse and talented Fair Isle knitter, Alison Rendall

We have exciting news!

Announcing this year’s Shetland Wool Week patron and their hat pattern at a launch event

SWW event news, special SALE, and general woolly goodness

We can’t believe that we’re already in February.

Local knitwear designer to curate the fourteenth Shetland Wool Week

Renowned local knitwear designer, Donna Smith.

Festive mitts pattern and knitting circles

Well, we can’t believe we’re into December already. This year seems to have gone in a blink.

Dates for SWW 2023

The dates for next year's Shetland Wool Week have been announced.

And we’re off…..

Shetland Wool Week is now in full swing - it’s fantastic to feel the SWW buzz.

Are you ready for the Shetland Wool Week Annual Volume 8?

Now taking orders for the bumper new edition of the SWW Annual.

A Focus On: Tours and Experiences

Experience the many wonders of the Shetland landscapes.

A Focus On: Design, Dressing and Display

The impacts we can make both at the start and the end of our projects.

A Focus on Fair Isle

Classes that focus on or use traditional Fair Isle knitting.

A Focus on Lace

We are taking some time to highlight some options.

Tickets still available

There are still plenty of tickets available for this year’s Casting on Shetland Wool Week.

Some key info and dates for your diary

A quick update for those of you who are intending to attend this year’s SWW in person.

Bonnie Isle Hat Pattern Launch at Shetland Museum

We were thrilled to be able to launch Linda Shearer’s Bonnie Isle Hat at the Shetland Museum.

2022 Patron and Maritime Themed Hat Pattern Launched

Patron for 2022 has been named today as Whalsay knitter, Linda Shearer.

May Shetland Wool Week Newsletter

An update on some things here at Shetland Wool Week.

Casting on Shetland Wool Week 2022

Spring is in the air in Shetland, and we have news!

2021 Annual Film Series

2021 Annual Film Series featuring some of this year’s designers.

Winter Projects

Well what a winter wonderland Shetland turned into last week.

A Virtual Welcome to SWW 2021

First day of Virtual Shetland Wool Week 2021

Membership for Virtual SWW & Pre-Orders for SWW Annual Volume 7

We’re kicking off the month with exciting details

Save the date: Membership and pre-orders for SWW Annual

We are able to share some of our plans.

Happy midsummer to you all!

Summer seems to have crept up on us in Shetland.

SWW 2021 hat pattern and celebratory pack launch

Winter seemed to forget the ‘spring memo’ in Shetland.

SWW 2021 announcement

Shetland Wool Week 2021 is cancelled.

Winter – wool, patterns and inspiration

Welcome to our November blog.

Taking a closer look at the Bosie Gloves

Steph Boardman tells us why she loves her job.

Shetland’s ‘Sunday Teas’

Food will always play a major part in any festival

Shetland Wool Week 2020 went virtual

Thank you to everyone who joined our online event.

Are you ready for the Shetland Wool Week Annual 2020, Volume Six?

We are now taking pre-orders for the Shetland Wool Week Annual 2020.

INSPIRED BY SHETLAND’S HISTORICAL TEXTILES

Launch of this beautiful Fair Isle Shetland jumper.

The simple things

How quickly the world changes.

Shetland Wool Week 2020 cancelled

It is with great regret that we announce the news.

Shetland Wool Week 2020 Patron and Hat Pattern launched!

Patron named as Shetland knitwear designer, Wilma Malcolmson.

SWW 2020 update: March 17

Shetland Amenity Trust closed to the public until further notice.

That festive feeling …

The island is looking beautiful.

Countdown to Shetland Wool Week 2019!

We’re just days away from celebrating our tenth Shetland Wool Week.

Get involved in SWW Fair Isle Friday (4th October)

Raising the profile of Fair Isle design and Shetland’s textile heritage.

Competition: Your Wool Week Stories

Stories from the people who have been part of Wool Week over the years.

Summer update and new classes announced

A warm and woolly welcome to July!

Thank You!

To everyone for their support and patience today.

Shetland Wool Week 2019 Programme Launched

It’s nearly launch time for the Shetland Wool Week programme!

Tickets go live on Sat 18 May

We will send through more details on how to access the programme.

SWW Membership 2019 now live!

Your generosity is important to us.

Introducing the Roadside Beanie and SWW Patron Oliver Henry

Oliver has worked with Shetland wool for 52 years.

Seasons of the Shetland Crofter Competition!

Photographs or stories that capture life as a crofter.

Shetland Winter

We’re getting in the festive spirit.

Tickets still available to 2017 events

We had a record number of sales.

SWW 2017 Little Box Office Update

A reminder to all those planning to join us.

New book of Shetland Fine Lace Knitting launched

A new publication, ‘Shetland Fine Lace Knitting – Recreating patterns from the past’ by Shetland Museum’s textiles curator, Carol Christiansen, has launched this week.

Winter offer and knitting inspiration from Shetland

Winter is upon us - it’s time to wrap up in our cosiest knitwear and embrace the elements.

SWW 2023 Online Survey

To help with our planning for 2024 we would really appreciate it if you could spare a few minutes of your time to complete our survey.

Now for sale online – A Sheep’s Diet SWW Merchandise

Shop our range of exclusive 2023 SWW merchandise

Woolly round up and dates for 2024

And just like that, another Shetland Wool Week is over. We had the best time and it was so good to be back to full strength in person once more!

SWW Talks

We still have some tickets available for our late afternoon and evening talks. This year they are taking place in Mareel’s auditorium to give us extra capacity.

The Official SWW Makers’ Market 2023

Taking place on Saturday 30 September from 10am to 4pm at the Anderson High School.

Still time to get involved with Shetland Wool Week

The countdown to our annual Shetland Wool Week festival has begun...

SWW Annual 2023, Volume 9 Pre-orders

Pre-orders for SWW Annual 2023 are now open!

New Events Added to Programme

We have added some new events and additional classes to our programme for SWW 2023. See below for more information on the new offerings.

Tickets Still Available

There are still lots of fantastic events and experiences during Shetland Wool Week which have tickets available. Below we have separated out the events into different sections to make it easier to see what is still on offer.

A reminder!

A reminder to you all that tickets for this year’s Shetland Wool Week event go live today (Tuesday 27 June) at 15.00 (BST) via the Box Office

SWW 2023 ticket sales information

We’re on the countdown to the opening of ticket sales for Shetland Wool Week 2023.

SWW 2023 Programme announced to members

SWW 2023 Members - you've got mail!

SWW Membership 2023

We are delighted to announce that SWW Membership is now live!

In conversation with our new patron, Alison Rendall

We caught up with Alison to congratulate her and ask her about her love of knitting and the inspiration behind the Buggiflooer design.

Celebrating the Buggiflooer Beanie launch

What a buzz we had on Friday evening at the launch event of the new Shetland Week Patron Alison Rendall and her beautiful Buggiflooer Beanie!

2023 patron and nature inspired hat pattern announced

Patron for 2023 has been named today as Shetland-based nurse and talented Fair Isle knitter, Alison Rendall

We have exciting news!

Announcing this year’s Shetland Wool Week patron and their hat pattern at a launch event

SWW event news, special SALE, and general woolly goodness

We can’t believe that we’re already in February.

Local knitwear designer to curate the fourteenth Shetland Wool Week

Renowned local knitwear designer, Donna Smith.

Dates for SWW 2023

The dates for next year's Shetland Wool Week have been announced.

And we’re off…..

Shetland Wool Week is now in full swing - it’s fantastic to feel the SWW buzz.

Are you ready for the Shetland Wool Week Annual Volume 8?

Now taking orders for the bumper new edition of the SWW Annual.

Tickets still available

There are still plenty of tickets available for this year’s Casting on Shetland Wool Week.

Some key info and dates for your diary

A quick update for those of you who are intending to attend this year’s SWW in person.

Bonnie Isle Hat Pattern Launch at Shetland Museum

We were thrilled to be able to launch Linda Shearer’s Bonnie Isle Hat at the Shetland Museum.

2022 Patron and Maritime Themed Hat Pattern Launched

Patron for 2022 has been named today as Whalsay knitter, Linda Shearer.

May Shetland Wool Week Newsletter

An update on some things here at Shetland Wool Week.

Casting on Shetland Wool Week 2022

Spring is in the air in Shetland, and we have news!

2021 Annual Film Series

2021 Annual Film Series featuring some of this year’s designers.

A Virtual Welcome to SWW 2021

First day of Virtual Shetland Wool Week 2021

Membership for Virtual SWW & Pre-Orders for SWW Annual Volume 7

We’re kicking off the month with exciting details

Save the date: Membership and pre-orders for SWW Annual

We are able to share some of our plans.

SWW 2021 hat pattern and celebratory pack launch

Winter seemed to forget the ‘spring memo’ in Shetland.

SWW 2021 announcement

Shetland Wool Week 2021 is cancelled.

Shetland Wool Week 2020 went virtual

Thank you to everyone who joined our online event.

Are you ready for the Shetland Wool Week Annual 2020, Volume Six?

We are now taking pre-orders for the Shetland Wool Week Annual 2020.

Shetland Wool Week 2020 cancelled

It is with great regret that we announce the news.

Shetland Wool Week 2020 Patron and Hat Pattern launched!

Patron named as Shetland knitwear designer, Wilma Malcolmson.

SWW 2020 update: March 17

Shetland Amenity Trust closed to the public until further notice.

Countdown to Shetland Wool Week 2019!

We’re just days away from celebrating our tenth Shetland Wool Week.

Get involved in SWW Fair Isle Friday (4th October)

Raising the profile of Fair Isle design and Shetland’s textile heritage.

Competition: Your Wool Week Stories

Stories from the people who have been part of Wool Week over the years.

Summer update and new classes announced

A warm and woolly welcome to July!

Thank You!

To everyone for their support and patience today.

Shetland Wool Week 2019 Programme Launched

It’s nearly launch time for the Shetland Wool Week programme!

Tickets go live on Sat 18 May

We will send through more details on how to access the programme.

SWW Membership 2019 now live!

Your generosity is important to us.

Introducing the Roadside Beanie and SWW Patron Oliver Henry

Oliver has worked with Shetland wool for 52 years.

Seasons of the Shetland Crofter Competition!

Photographs or stories that capture life as a crofter.

Tickets still available to 2017 events

We had a record number of sales.

SWW 2017 Little Box Office Update

A reminder to all those planning to join us.

The Official SWW Makers’ Market 2023

Taking place on Saturday 30 September from 10am to 4pm at the Anderson High School.

Tickets Still Available

There are still lots of fantastic events and experiences during Shetland Wool Week which have tickets available. Below we have separated out the events into different sections to make it easier to see what is still on offer.

A reminder!

A reminder to you all that tickets for this year’s Shetland Wool Week event go live today (Tuesday 27 June) at 15.00 (BST) via the Box Office

SWW 2023 ticket sales information

We’re on the countdown to the opening of ticket sales for Shetland Wool Week 2023.

SWW 2023 Programme announced to members

SWW 2023 Members - you've got mail!

SWW Membership 2023

We are delighted to announce that SWW Membership is now live!

A Focus On: Tours and Experiences

Experience the many wonders of the Shetland landscapes.

NEW – Buggiflooer Mitts Pattern

It’s a new year – and we have a new pattern for you to kickstart your knitting projects for 2024!

Winter offer and knitting inspiration from Shetland

Winter is upon us - it’s time to wrap up in our cosiest knitwear and embrace the elements.

Celebrating the Buggiflooer Beanie launch

What a buzz we had on Friday evening at the launch event of the new Shetland Week Patron Alison Rendall and her beautiful Buggiflooer Beanie!

Festive mitts pattern and knitting circles

Well, we can’t believe we’re into December already. This year seems to have gone in a blink.

Are you ready for the Shetland Wool Week Annual Volume 8?

Now taking orders for the bumper new edition of the SWW Annual.

A Focus On: Design, Dressing and Display

The impacts we can make both at the start and the end of our projects.

A Focus on Lace

We are taking some time to highlight some options.

2021 Annual Film Series

2021 Annual Film Series featuring some of this year’s designers.

Winter Projects

Well what a winter wonderland Shetland turned into last week.

Happy midsummer to you all!

Summer seems to have crept up on us in Shetland.

Winter – wool, patterns and inspiration

Welcome to our November blog.

Taking a closer look at the Bosie Gloves

Steph Boardman tells us why she loves her job.

The simple things

How quickly the world changes.

Shining a light on Ann Harriet Pottinger this International Women’s Day

One of many unsung, hard-working Shetland women who made a difference to their community and family.

INSPIRED BY SHETLAND’S HISTORICAL TEXTILES

Launch of this beautiful Fair Isle Shetland jumper.

That festive feeling …

The island is looking beautiful.

Seasons of the Shetland Crofter Competition!

Photographs or stories that capture life as a crofter.

Winter offer and knitting inspiration from Shetland

Winter is upon us - it’s time to wrap up in our cosiest knitwear and embrace the elements.

A Focus On: Tours and Experiences

Experience the many wonders of the Shetland landscapes.

A Focus on Fair Isle

Classes that focus on or use traditional Fair Isle knitting.

Shetland’s ‘Sunday Teas’

Food will always play a major part in any festival

Shetland Winter

We’re getting in the festive spirit.
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Shining a light on Ann Harriet Pottinger this International Women’s Day

One of many unsung, hard-working Shetland women who made a difference to their community and family.

New book of Shetland Fine Lace Knitting launched

A new publication, ‘Shetland Fine Lace Knitting – Recreating patterns from the past’ by Shetland Museum’s textiles curator, Carol Christiansen, has launched this week.

NEW – Buggiflooer Mitts Pattern

It’s a new year – and we have a new pattern for you to kickstart your knitting projects for 2024!

Winter offer and knitting inspiration from Shetland

Winter is upon us - it’s time to wrap up in our cosiest knitwear and embrace the elements.

SWW 2023 Online Survey

To help with our planning for 2024 we would really appreciate it if you could spare a few minutes of your time to complete our survey.

Now for sale online – A Sheep’s Diet SWW Merchandise

Shop our range of exclusive 2023 SWW merchandise

Woolly round up and dates for 2024

And just like that, another Shetland Wool Week is over. We had the best time and it was so good to be back to full strength in person once more!

SWW Talks

We still have some tickets available for our late afternoon and evening talks. This year they are taking place in Mareel’s auditorium to give us extra capacity.

The Official SWW Makers’ Market 2023

Taking place on Saturday 30 September from 10am to 4pm at the Anderson High School.

Still time to get involved with Shetland Wool Week

The countdown to our annual Shetland Wool Week festival has begun...

SWW Annual 2023, Volume 9 Pre-orders

Pre-orders for SWW Annual 2023 are now open!

New Events Added to Programme

We have added some new events and additional classes to our programme for SWW 2023. See below for more information on the new offerings.

Tickets Still Available

There are still lots of fantastic events and experiences during Shetland Wool Week which have tickets available. Below we have separated out the events into different sections to make it easier to see what is still on offer.

A reminder!

A reminder to you all that tickets for this year’s Shetland Wool Week event go live today (Tuesday 27 June) at 15.00 (BST) via the Box Office

SWW 2023 ticket sales information

We’re on the countdown to the opening of ticket sales for Shetland Wool Week 2023.

SWW 2023 Programme announced to members

SWW 2023 Members - you've got mail!

SWW Membership 2023

We are delighted to announce that SWW Membership is now live!

In conversation with our new patron, Alison Rendall

We caught up with Alison to congratulate her and ask her about her love of knitting and the inspiration behind the Buggiflooer design.

Celebrating the Buggiflooer Beanie launch

What a buzz we had on Friday evening at the launch event of the new Shetland Week Patron Alison Rendall and her beautiful Buggiflooer Beanie!

2023 patron and nature inspired hat pattern announced

Patron for 2023 has been named today as Shetland-based nurse and talented Fair Isle knitter, Alison Rendall

We have exciting news!

Announcing this year’s Shetland Wool Week patron and their hat pattern at a launch event

SWW event news, special SALE, and general woolly goodness

We can’t believe that we’re already in February.

Local knitwear designer to curate the fourteenth Shetland Wool Week

Renowned local knitwear designer, Donna Smith.

Festive mitts pattern and knitting circles

Well, we can’t believe we’re into December already. This year seems to have gone in a blink.

Dates for SWW 2023

The dates for next year's Shetland Wool Week have been announced.

And we’re off…..

Shetland Wool Week is now in full swing - it’s fantastic to feel the SWW buzz.

Are you ready for the Shetland Wool Week Annual Volume 8?

Now taking orders for the bumper new edition of the SWW Annual.

A Focus On: Tours and Experiences

Experience the many wonders of the Shetland landscapes.

A Focus On: Design, Dressing and Display

The impacts we can make both at the start and the end of our projects.

A Focus on Fair Isle

Classes that focus on or use traditional Fair Isle knitting.

A Focus on Lace

We are taking some time to highlight some options.

Tickets still available

There are still plenty of tickets available for this year’s Casting on Shetland Wool Week.

Some key info and dates for your diary

A quick update for those of you who are intending to attend this year’s SWW in person.

Bonnie Isle Hat Pattern Launch at Shetland Museum

We were thrilled to be able to launch Linda Shearer’s Bonnie Isle Hat at the Shetland Museum.

2022 Patron and Maritime Themed Hat Pattern Launched

Patron for 2022 has been named today as Whalsay knitter, Linda Shearer.

May Shetland Wool Week Newsletter

An update on some things here at Shetland Wool Week.

Casting on Shetland Wool Week 2022

Spring is in the air in Shetland, and we have news!

2021 Annual Film Series

2021 Annual Film Series featuring some of this year’s designers.

Winter Projects

Well what a winter wonderland Shetland turned into last week.

A Virtual Welcome to SWW 2021

First day of Virtual Shetland Wool Week 2021

Membership for Virtual SWW & Pre-Orders for SWW Annual Volume 7

We’re kicking off the month with exciting details

Save the date: Membership and pre-orders for SWW Annual

We are able to share some of our plans.

Happy midsummer to you all!

Summer seems to have crept up on us in Shetland.

SWW 2021 hat pattern and celebratory pack launch

Winter seemed to forget the ‘spring memo’ in Shetland.

SWW 2021 announcement

Shetland Wool Week 2021 is cancelled.

Winter – wool, patterns and inspiration

Welcome to our November blog.

Taking a closer look at the Bosie Gloves

Steph Boardman tells us why she loves her job.

Shetland’s ‘Sunday Teas’

Food will always play a major part in any festival

Shetland Wool Week 2020 went virtual

Thank you to everyone who joined our online event.

Are you ready for the Shetland Wool Week Annual 2020, Volume Six?

We are now taking pre-orders for the Shetland Wool Week Annual 2020.

INSPIRED BY SHETLAND’S HISTORICAL TEXTILES

Launch of this beautiful Fair Isle Shetland jumper.

The simple things

How quickly the world changes.

Shetland Wool Week 2020 cancelled

It is with great regret that we announce the news.

Shetland Wool Week 2020 Patron and Hat Pattern launched!

Patron named as Shetland knitwear designer, Wilma Malcolmson.

SWW 2020 update: March 17

Shetland Amenity Trust closed to the public until further notice.

That festive feeling …

The island is looking beautiful.

Countdown to Shetland Wool Week 2019!

We’re just days away from celebrating our tenth Shetland Wool Week.

Get involved in SWW Fair Isle Friday (4th October)

Raising the profile of Fair Isle design and Shetland’s textile heritage.

Competition: Your Wool Week Stories

Stories from the people who have been part of Wool Week over the years.

Summer update and new classes announced

A warm and woolly welcome to July!

Thank You!

To everyone for their support and patience today.

Shetland Wool Week 2019 Programme Launched

It’s nearly launch time for the Shetland Wool Week programme!

Tickets go live on Sat 18 May

We will send through more details on how to access the programme.

SWW Membership 2019 now live!

Your generosity is important to us.

Introducing the Roadside Beanie and SWW Patron Oliver Henry

Oliver has worked with Shetland wool for 52 years.

Seasons of the Shetland Crofter Competition!

Photographs or stories that capture life as a crofter.

Shetland Winter

We’re getting in the festive spirit.

Tickets still available to 2017 events

We had a record number of sales.

SWW 2017 Little Box Office Update

A reminder to all those planning to join us.