I’m packing my bags for a trip to Shetland! Its been a while, and I’m itching to be back. I’m particularly excited this time, as I’m about to begin a new research project. Here’s a hint of the kinds of things I’ll be exploring. . . .
These are details from a recent vintage find on Ebay with which I’m very pleased, (particularly as it fits me!) Like all vintage hand-knits, the construction of this garment has a story to tell . . . I’ll perhaps say more about it when I return.
I’ll be away for a week, so won’t be able to process any trade orders, or answer any email queries until after the 19th.
See you very soon!
x
Can’t wait to hear about this sweater! Enjoy your trip!
I LOVE vintage hand-knits, I love yarn, I love Shetland AND I love you!
So I’m anxious for your next story!
Enjoy your trip!
awesome!
I envy you. Hopefully one day I will make it to Europe to explore!
Beautiful colours! Enjoy your visit up North!
looking forward to hearing what this is about!!!
I still want to visit the Shetlands myself! Until then I am very much looking forward to your photographs. And that sweater looks like a great find indeed. Enjoy your trip!
Enjoy every second…..I love to travel vicariously with you!
Oh…that’s pretty. Excited to hear about your new project. Have fun in Shetland.
Looking forward to the result of your latest research. Always great reading.
I am very envious! Some day I will get there!! Enjoy your trip.
I think we all live vicariously through you and your special trips since we cannot get there. Don’t ever stop posting and sending us those wonderful pictures!!
Lovely colors! Would love to hear more about this find. Have fun on the Isles of Shetland and visit some sheep farms while you are up there! Pictures of them too, pretty please?
Only good things will come of this. :) Have a lovely time! Can’t wait to hear all about it!
I love the shoulder detail, and the colours are lovely, they remind me of pottery for some reason. Have a wonderful trip.
Have a wonderful time. As always, I’ll be anxiously awaiting for your next post.
How lovely… I wish you all the best Shetland weather and a calm crossing / flight. Sigh – must go back this year…
I love the hints you’re showing of the vintage find! Have a lovely trip and I look forward to hearing more.
Oh my…enjoy yourself!
Have a nice trip! Say hello to Shetland from me…
totally agree with all of the above. Enjoy your trip and we look forward to hearing all about it!
Enjoy your visit. I hope to make it to the Shetlands one day. I can’t wait to see what you come up with. Beautiful sweater.
Hooray! Have a wonderful time. Your woolly sleuthing is intriguing!
Oooo vintage fairisle, that looks exciting, just up my street! Look forward to hearing about the project and meeting up on Wednesday!
Love the colours in your vintage find.
Travel safe! Will look forward to hearing more about your new research project sometime soon :)
Love the colors of your vintage find. Safe travels, and have a wonderful time!
ooh I spy a bit of a puff shoulder. yay!
That is exactly what I’m thinking. Maybe circa 80′s ? :)
Bon voyage !
Safe trip and have a great time…wrap up warm :)
Wow, those colours together and the pattern are gorgeous. I’d love to see more. Enjoy your trip.
Off you go again ! I hope you have a great time .
We all look forward to your Shetland adventures. Good times ahead!
We have plans to go to Shetland sometime in the next three months (as we’ll be on sabbatical in Berlin), and for a holiday gift, I secured the promise of yarn to complete one of the patterns in your book. Can’t wait for your report on your trip.
Enjoy the Shetlands! It’s a trip I’ve been dying to take. I believe it is a knitting Mecca and a cradle of great knitting. Be safe :)
Took a fabulous trip to Shetland in May 2012. Would love to go back someday. Enjoy you trip…and all the Fair Isle and lace. Look forward to reading about your trip!
Look forward to hearing the details, sounds wonderful.
Good Luck!!!
I love the map scaleis in English miles!!! Are they different from Scottish ones or Shetland ones???
Suddenly I’m surrounded by Shetland. Iam reading a series of mysteries that take place in Lerwick by Ann Cleeve.