Colours of Shetland

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Kate Davies Designs
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So, here’s a bit of information about what has been occupying my hands and brain for the past few months! I can also tell you that, all being well, it will be published (in print form) on November 30th. Whoop! If you’d like to have a good look at the whole collection, I’ll be taking the Colours of Shetland trunk show to Jamieson and Smith HQ next Monday evening, and then to the Glasgow University Hand Knitted Textiles Public Study Day on Thursday 18th. If you’d like to come to the latter event, please register here (click the ‘public study day’ tab). I’ll also be speaking at the University’s ‘Economies and Cultures of Design’ seminar the following day.

Excitement is definitely building here!! Mel and I will shortly be leaving for Shetland!

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83 responses to “Colours of Shetland”

  1. Connie Crabtree Avatar
    Connie Crabtree

    I can’t wait to own my very own copy! What a blessing you are to so many :)

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  2. stripeyspots Avatar
    stripeyspots

    This is wonderful news! Congratulations!

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  3. Little Green Pixie Avatar
    Little Green Pixie

    Congratulations! It sounds so exciting. I can’t wait to see what treasures are inside!

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  4. Mitty Avatar
    Mitty

    Congratulations! The book looks wonderful. Hope it will be available in the US soon. It’s been great to see your creativity unleashed!

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  5. Margaret Thompson Avatar
    Margaret Thompson

    Dear Kate,
    I can’t wait to get the book too and hope it will be available as a download. Everything I’ve made that you designed works! I mean, the garment fits and is beautifully designed and the colors are delicious too. Congrats and I’m really happy you are feeling so healthy? Brava!

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  6. Danielle Avatar
    Danielle

    Congrats Kate! Cannot wait to see it , have fun in Shetland.
    Best wishes x

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  7. Charlotte Avatar
    Charlotte

    The cardigan is utterly wonderful. I can’t wait to see the whole collection!

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  8. Suzanne Vincent O'Brien Avatar
    Suzanne Vincent O’Brien

    So happy for you and very jealous of your upcoming trip.

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  9. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    Congrats! That is so exciting.

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  10. Jennifer Avatar
    Jennifer

    That’s a beautiful sweater. I might have to brave colorwork and steeking at last! Congratulations!

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  11. Michelle Avatar
    Michelle

    I live on the wrong side of the ocean! I would love to attend all of your events…

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  12. karen Avatar
    karen

    Congratulations!!! I look forward to getting my copy.

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  13. ghanz vikerz Avatar
    ghanz vikerz

    Congratulations on your first book of patterns! Cannot wait to see them in print.

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  14. enfinrose Avatar
    enfinrose

    Looks very pretty! Congratulations and good luck. :)

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  15. virginia Avatar
    virginia

    Congratulations! What a fantastic achievement! I can hardly wait to see it, the sweater on the cover is wonderful! Well done, Kate!

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  16. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    Oh, Kate! How exciting! I can’t wait but of course will have to, just like my children on Christmas Eve.

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  17. Jennie Avatar
    Jennie

    Looks fantastic! will definitely be on my Christmas list!

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  18. HangingbyaThread Avatar
    HangingbyaThread

    Congratulations on your first book of patterns! Cannot wait to see them in print.

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  19. Carla Avatar
    Carla

    Congratulations! Sounds wonderful, can’t wait to order a copy.

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  20. Melissa Weaver Dunning Avatar
    Melissa Weaver Dunning

    How very exciting – I can’t wait to see the designs!

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  21. Lydia Avatar
    Lydia

    Wonderful, wonderful…. I am ready and waiting to start knitting!!! May the week ahead be everything you would wish…

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  22. Candice in Georgetown, ON, Canada Avatar
    Candice in Georgetown, ON, Canada

    Can’t wait, Kate!

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  23. Jules Avatar
    Jules

    Such a beautiful cardigan! I can’t wait… Wondering where I can get my little mitts on it?!

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  24. Paula Avatar
    Paula

    I LOVE that cardigan. Reminds me, in a very good way, of knitwear my sister had in the 70s. It’s so beautiful. And I love the colours.

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  25. babstitching Avatar
    babstitching

    OMG…I wish I can be there! :(

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  26. susan Avatar
    susan

    WOW and YOUSA! What a wonderful christmas present you have for us!!!
    Thanks for all the hard work.

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  27. missfee Avatar
    missfee

    oh I wish I lived your way so I could be there – I love your new cardigan and know what I will be knitting this summer…..

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  28. Gail Avatar
    Gail

    How wonderful! Congratulations! Can’t wait to get my hands on it!!

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  29. citricsugar Avatar
    citricsugar

    That’s fantastic! Congratulations, Kate.

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  30. Debbie Avatar
    Debbie

    How VERY exciting. Your designs always take my breath away…can’t wait to see what you’ve come up with for your book. And a book…WOW. I’ll need to add that to my collection. Congratulations. You deserve every success. xo

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  31. Voie de Vie Avatar
    Voie de Vie

    You’ve been a busy elf … wondrously, gloriously busy! Can’t wait to see the results … the teaser above is great. And Kristin Nicholas? I’d say you’re in grand color company. :)

    I’m voting for a Kate Davies world domination tour. And don’t forget your little dog, too!

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  32. tracytriumph Avatar
    tracytriumph

    Fantastic! Well done Kate.

    xx

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  33. Kirsi Avatar
    Kirsi

    Congratulations on your project! The cardigan is so beautiful, just what I have been looking for! Cannot wait till the collection is published.

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  34. Sallie Avatar
    Sallie

    Excellent! I can’t wait to see all the other patterns.

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  35. Janet Avatar
    Janet

    How exciting!! Hope I get to see a sneak peek of the book on Monday night at the Wool Brokers!

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  36. Maria Avatar
    Maria

    WooooHoooo & gratulations…can’t wait to se your new designs!!!

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  37. LuisaM Avatar
    LuisaM

    Two months away?! Oh my…
    It will be my Christmas present to myself.
    Congratulations!

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  38. frayedattheedge Avatar
    frayedattheedge

    As Ricky Tims would say …… WOO HOO!!!

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  39. kathleen s. Avatar
    kathleen s.

    Wonderful!
    Come speak in Wisconsin! ;)

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    1. Linda Avatar
      Linda

      I second that request! :) I love your designs and can’t wait to get your new book. I know it will be wonderful!

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  40. Jan Avatar
    Jan

    Totally beautiful and timeless. I cannot wait to see the rest of your book. Jan

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  41. Kate Avatar
    Kate

    Roll on November 30th!

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  42. Ivy Black Avatar
    Ivy Black

    Fantastic Kate! Congratulations.

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  43. Kristen Avatar
    Kristen

    Hot damn! That looks dead gorgeous.

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  44. Deborah Avatar
    Deborah

    I’m excited to see your new designs. The cardigan in the photo is so pretty.

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  45. A2078396 Avatar
    A2078396

    Wonderfull! It’s a so great news! i’m excited waiting for the paper edition. Can i buy the book from spain?? Where?? I’m completely sure it will be beautiful, interesting and absolutely amazing!

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  46. Donna Avatar
    Donna

    Fantastic Congratulations.

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  47. Claudia Avatar
    Claudia

    Congratulations! I look forward to adding the book to my library. Safe travels!

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  48. Amy Avatar
    Amy

    Congratulations! And…can’t wait to place an order for my own copy (and hmmm…some yarn to go with it?) Hooray, Kate!

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  49. Gretchen Avatar
    Gretchen

    Wow – I was expecting a new design, perhaps, but a whole new book? Congratulations!

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  50. Christine Avatar
    Christine

    So lovely!! I can’t wait to see the entire collection!

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  51. Imogene Avatar
    Imogene

    Woohoo! Look forward to holding a copy of the book in my own hands! (as I imagine you do!)

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  52. Kerry Avatar
    Kerry

    What a beautiful cardigan, look forward to seeing more from the book.

    I’ve signed up for the public study day in Glasgow, it looks so interesting – thanks for posting about it, I would never have known otherwise.

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  53. Lois Avatar
    Lois

    Well done and wonderful, you are amazing and talented.

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  54. Nisse Avatar
    Nisse

    Dear Kate,

    I’m so happy for you that the project you’ve worked so hard on is now coming together like this.
    The cardigan is lovely, and I definately will be ordering the book when it’s published. xxx

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  55. Amanda Thornton Avatar
    Amanda Thornton

    how exciting! Can’t wait to grab a copy :)

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  56. Jocelyn Grayson Avatar
    Jocelyn Grayson

    Congrats! This is great news. How will we be able to get it in the US?

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  57. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    This is indeed , waaay better than I had imagined that was happening. A real book? hhhhh….Huzzah !!!!!!!!!

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  58. KathleenC Avatar
    KathleenC

    How exciting! Congratulations! I am looking forward to the publishing day!

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  59. Kristin Nicholas Avatar
    Kristin Nicholas

    Congratulations Kate – should be lovely, I am positive. How exciting for you and Jamieson!

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  60. Genevieve Avatar
    Genevieve

    Terrific! I hope the book can be bought on the far side of the Atlantic as soon as it comes out.

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  61. meppybn Avatar
    meppybn

    Congratulations and celebrations, indeedy-do!!!!!!! ditto above comments and I know what’s going on my Christmas list!!

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  62. Angela Hickman Avatar
    Angela Hickman

    First, let me say that that cardigan is gorgeous! I love it. Love it. Huge congratulations, Kate! I can’t wait to hold you book in my hands, read your essays, and knit your designs. I am so excited!

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  63. Kessrien Avatar
    Kessrien

    It’s just absolutely stunning how the colours of the wool reflect the colours of the landscape in that picture!! I am really excited, Kate!

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  64. Jessie Avatar
    Jessie

    So very exciting! I am just about to finish my 2nd stranded sweater using J&S in 3 months – so can’t wait to see the book and do several more!

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  65. Nicole Avatar
    Nicole

    Awesome!!

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  66. Allison Avatar
    Allison

    Congratulations! This is very exciting :)

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  67. Anne, Milton Ontario Avatar
    Anne, Milton Ontario

    Colours of Shetland……….sounds wonderful.

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  68. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    Congratulations! I look forward to it!

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  69. Pj Avatar
    Pj

    Well done on getting the book out! I can’t wait to see it! Love your Orla Kiely dress too….

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  70. mary jo Avatar
    mary jo

    I can’t wait to see these sweaters and accessories. Your work is always so beautiful and I also love reading the background on your knits. It is the perfect combination.
    so when will I be able to buy my own copy and would it also be available on my ipad

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  71. Deborah Robson Avatar
    Deborah Robson

    Bravo! Cheering from thousands of miles away (too far for the noted events).

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  72. Kieran Andersen Avatar
    Kieran Andersen

    So exciting! I can’t wait!
    Kieran

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  73. Melanie Avatar
    Melanie

    OMG !! Will it be available on download too ??????? (please think about your French fans !)

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  74. Kitty Hamersma Avatar
    Kitty Hamersma

    Wow, I can barely wait… Are you taking prior orders?

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  75. rockandwool Avatar
    rockandwool

    Oh I can tell it was worth being in wool world for you!!
    Looking forward to buying my very own copy of your book:::::::::thanX for all your hard work x-x-x

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  76. Anushka Avatar
    Anushka

    How exciting!! I would love to hear you speak but am based in London – unless you have plans to head south? Or would you be doing any events elsewhere in the UK or around Edinburgh?

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  77. donna Avatar
    donna

    stuck here in Canada I Never get to go to any of the fun stuff :~{ whine whine whine
    so very beautiful the cardigan
    need to get your book when possible
    enjoy your trip
    Donna

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  78. Susy Sapphire Avatar
    Susy Sapphire

    divine! you make me really want to visit Shetland :)

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  79. Kathy Bernett, Michigan USA Avatar
    Kathy Bernett, Michigan USA

    I so wish I were there at Wool Week, but I will certainly be there in spirit. I’ll also be waiting with my finger poised above the keyboard to buy your book when it is released. Congratulations on the book & much luck & fun for you & Mel at Wool Week.

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  80. Katarina Avatar
    Katarina

    O YAY! What a treat for us fans of Kate! :) Can’t wait…

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  81. happymousefairy Avatar
    happymousefairy

    Oh my goodness how exciting! That’s a beautiful cardigan and I’m champing at the bit awaiting the other patterns!

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  82. Carrie Avatar
    Carrie

    How exciting! I can hardly wait to see you new designs.

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