Get ready for an unprecedented blend of groovy 70s silhouettes, classic Shetland colourwork, and contemporary design elements; think of bold outlines and shapes which feature intricate, time-honoured Fair Isle motifs. The Shetland Trader, Book 3: Heritage contains 11 patterns (7 garments and 4 accessories) by Shetland-born knitwear designer Gudrun Johnston, including a first for Pom Pom Press: dresses!
We at Pom Pom Press are honoured to publish the third instalment of The Shetland Trader series which celebrates Gudrun’s geographical and familial roots. The designs not only incorporate the traditional Shetland knitting techniques and motifs Gudrun has helped to popularise internationally, but also represent a throwback to the made-to-order knitwear business run in the 1970s by Patricia Johnston, Gudrun’s mother, which operated as The Shetland Trader. Exclusively for The Shetland Trader, Book Three, Gudrun has selected some of her mother’s best-loved designs and updated them for twenty-first century knitters. Use these patterns to create Shetland-chic ensembles as well as heirloom pieces impervious to time.
Digital Downloads
Your purchase of the print book also includes access to a digital copy, which will be emailed to you at checkout. You can also access a digital copy via Ravelry using the download code printed on the inside cover of the book.
Sizing Details
| Vair (colourwork and Razor Shell lace pullover) | 10 sizes; finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 81.5 - 149cm / 32 - 57” – to be worn with to 0-2.5cm / 0-1” negative ease |
| Maywick (Razor Shell lace pullover) | 10 sizes; finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 81.5 - 149cm / 30 ¼ - 58 ¾” – to be worn with approx 2.5-5cm / 1-2” negative ease |
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Bunaberry (pullover with colourwork sleeves) |
10 sizes; finished chest (fullest point) circumference:
82 - 156.5cm / 32¼ - 61¾” – to be worn with to 0-2.5cm / 0-1” negative ease |
| Willapund (vest) |
10 sizes; finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 81.5 - 149cm / 30¼ - 58¾” – to be worn with to 0-2.5cm / 0-1” positive ease |
| Soorik (smock) | 8 sizes; under bust circumference: 82 - 148cm / 32¼ - 58¼” – to be worn with to 5-10cm / 2-4” positive ease at under bust |
| Elsk (colourwork dress) | 10 sizes, finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 82 - 156.5cm / 32¼ - 61¾” – to be worn with to 0-2.5cm / 0-1” negative ease |
| Hjarta (Razor Shell lace dress) | 10 sizes, finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 82 - 156.5cm / 32¼ - 61¾” – to be worn with to 0-2.5cm / 0-1” negative ease |
| Vatna (shawl) | one size; wingspan: approx 134cm / 52 ¾", Depth: 67cm / 26½" |
| Smora (colourwork beret and beanie) | Beret (Beanie); one size each, finished circumference at brim: 46.5cm / 18 ¼" for both versions |
| Snaraness (lace headscarf) | one size; wingspan: approx 70.5cm / 27¾", Depth: 35.5cm / 14" |
| Tarra (shawl) | one size; wingspan: approx 140.5cm / 55 ¼", Depth: 30cm / 11¾" |