Where Threads Tell Stories: Inspiration, Color & Craft from Sweet Meadow

Fair Isle knitting is having a modern revival, appearing everywhere from fashion runways to everyday wardrobes. This post explores why the trend is resonating now, and how knitters can embrace it through the Shetland Yarn Club’s Spring colorwork projects.

From charting dog bones to experimenting with color families and steeking construction, this project celebrates color creativity and knitting from what you already have.

Once upon a time (in the early days of the internet) I decided to try my hand spinning Shetland Lace, as a way to learn more about the breed.  So I proceeded to order an entire moorit fleece sight unseen (not recommended).  This particular fleece was what Shetlander's call a...