The Croft - Shetland Colours

A family collection of 14 designs by Sarah Hatton using The Croft Shetland Colours.

From the publisher, West Yorkshire Spinners:

"The rural agricultural community on the Shetland Islands have a long and prestigious history of rearing Britain's most northerly native sheep breed and collecting its high-quality wool.  This is part of a practice known as crofting, which is integral to the landscape, cultural heritage and social economy of the Shetland Islands.  It bonds people and places in a unique way, preserving livelihoods and age old traditions.

We had long awaited the opportunity to work with Shetland Island Wool, a fibre world-renowned for its fineness, warmth and strength.  We were delighted to be given the chance by Jamieson & Smith of Shetland to use this fantastic fleece . . .

Sarah Hatton was keen to work with the yarn once again, we commissioned a collection combining traditional yet modern family designs, this seemed the perfect evolution for 'The Croft'."

This book contains knitting patterns for sweaters and accessories for men, women, and children.

Click here for The Croft Shetland Colours.