Well folks, let me tell you that this is all rather exciting. I am very happy to report that a muthaload of books arrived yesterday, and that they really do look bloody amazing.
Today we’ve been getting a head start preparing for orders. Here I am in Colours of Shetland dispatch central, aka, Mel and Gordon’s dining room . . .
. . . I’m signing every copy . . .
. . . so that they are ready for Gordon to post out to you on Monday.
With massive thanks to Mel, Jen, Nic, Tom, Gordon, and (of course) Bruce I can now say:
We made a book!
The bookshop will go live at 8am on Monday morning (UK time).
KDD & Co 
Hoorah! Well done you. Looking forward to receiving my two in Queensland, Australia, one for me and one for my best friend who is a big fan of yours. Can’t possibly share. So two it is.
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Hooray, what a special book launch! Well done Kate. I am so looking forward to enjoying your book!
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I’m so glad I got a copy! I was worried it would sell out before I could get one. Congratulations!
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I have ordered it!! and I am already sooo happy that one day it will be on the mail box. I have been thinking what I want to knit from what we have seen on the blog. I will check the Jamieson page see if they would mail the wool you use this way even though it does not seem very likely… but I will give it a try. I would really like to knit the bird mantle and “the wrap with the different blues” which seems might be for an experienced knitter. Who knows?!
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Congratulations Kate. I have just ordered my book and look forward to starting some knitting. A hat is first on my list. I used to send for wool from Lerwick 30 years ago, I knit Sash Kagan patterns with it.
Looking forward to knitting again, something from this book.
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Congratulations, Kate! Writing and making a book is an enormous achievement, one you can add to your many achievements past and those to come. I just purchased my book and am anxiously awaiting its arrival. Kudos!
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Congratulations, indeed! I’ve promptly ordered my copy and my partner has agreed to buy the yarn, when we are in Scotland, to complete the (first) project of my choice from your book. To finish a book is quite an accomplishment, and you deserve all the praise you receive and more. What a way to cap off a year!
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Congratulations, Kate! You can be very proud of yourself. And I am happy because I have ordered the book and can’t wait to hold a parcel from Scotland in my hands. Thank you so much, Kate.
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thank you Kate, in just a minute I was able to buy a dream, a treatise and an item of incredible beauty. I am hoping we get a little update on today’s gran total and it would be great to knowto how many different parts of the globe the book is winging its way.
Marg in Beautiful Powell River, BC, Canada
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Hurrah – can not wait to see the book. Congrats to you and all the team!
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I woke up this morning with only one thought : “I want that book !”
I got one, I’m so happy !
Very soon here, in south of France, a little part of Shetlands sublime lanscapes sharing Kate’s genius…
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It looks really bloody fantastic and I can’t wait till my order gets here (though I’ve heard rumours of a sold out stock… oh well, then I hopefully will get a copy from a second print) :)
Your book is as amazing and inspirering as you!
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My two little Shetland sheep Callie and Johanna are anxiously waiting for the arrival of our book!!
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Bloody well done on your book! – I’ve lurked but haven’t commented before. Your designs are beautiful and amazing and all look really wearable. Wish my basic knitting skills were up to making them! Must try harder…
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YAY! I’ve already been asked for it in the shop! Congratulations, I can’t wait to see it.
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Book ordered. Yarn ordered. Anticipation is making me giddy! Thanks Kate.
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Now showing up as available, so snagged one. My disappointment has been replaced by happiness and anticipation :)
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It’s not sold out – there was just a problem with the site. I just ordered mine.
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None left :-(
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Woohoo! Not ‘none left’ at all but merely a software glitch. Have ordered my book and eagerly await it’s arrival. I must thank my husband for buying me such a lovely book for Christmas!
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Already sold out. Very disappointed :(
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is that true? i just tried to get one and they are all sold out!
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No! None left!
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Can’t wait for my copy to arrive and two weeks off to get some serious knitting in, so excited and a big well done Kate and your team
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Woohoo!!! Just ordered my copy. Now another wait.
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Good night :)
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Yes! I’ve just ordered mine too! So excited! And I’m ordering the wool from Jamiesons to knit the Puffin and Stevenson jumpers. But it shall all be packed away until Christmas – oh my! what a Christmas to look forward to :-)
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Yay! I just ordered my copy!! :) Thanks, Kate!
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I just ordered my book – well, two copies actually… It seems there was 21 minutes to go, but the order went though anyway…. I am SO excited! Thank you so much for producing this…. I can’t wait to receive it now… thanks to everyone involved in this beautiful book – from flock to postage, and Bruce of course. Having written two books myself, I know how much work it all entails. Here’s to many more xx
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Woohoo, just checked on the off-chance the shop would be open at 7.30am, and it was! Can’t wait to get the book. Just need a trip to Shetland for yarn next…
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Seems there are many of us on this side of the great pond staying up until midnight. Yeah Internet!!!
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I’m sooooo excited!!! It’s a workday for me tomorrow and I start really early….BUT I MUST wait up! :) Midnight is not too bad…hope that we will not all crash the system :)
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Congratulations!!! Been following your blog for years and am so thrilled for you! Your patterns are gorgeous…am looking forward to getting the book!
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12mn Colorado time. I might just stay up:) Yes, you had better printed a lot of copies because I don’t think they will last long. So what sweater of yours do YOU wear on opening day?
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SUPER! and It’s coming Soon. Hope I can stay up late enough to order early!! And i just read 60 North Winter. Thank you, thank you and to all your helpers.
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Congratulations! It looks lovely.
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Congratulations to you and your special helpers, nobody deserves this success more than you. You are a truly remarkable lady on many levels. Cheers keep your amazing talents and positivity flowing.
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I hope you will ship to Italy…. Congratulations for everything!!!!!!
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bravo pour cette très heureuse initiative! très belle finalisation, je t’admire! et longue vie à ce joli livre
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My needles just can’t wait !
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Cannot go online tomorrow until 19.00-20.00 GMT. Hopefully one copy of this wonderful book will be left by then…
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Hurray for you and all involved! Congratulations!!!
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Congratulations. From what I’ve seen on this blog it looks like a beautiful book, and I shall definitely order a copy!
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Thank you for the previews! I can’t wait to order a copy tomorrow (if you will ship to the US!) One of m my favorite things about your patterns, besides the actual patterns that is, is the story you tell of the inspiration and the history of the pattern, yarn, etc. Good luck!
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I hope you have enough for me , I won’t be able to order till Monday morning here in the U.S. Save me one please. Can’t wait to see the lovely photos and read the text while deciding which one to knit first.
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I’ve seen some of your designs on Ravelry and really looking forward to having your book! I’ll be at your shop tomorrow morning!
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I am getting this as a Christmas present from my husband. I am asking for it to be wrapped and hidden away, so I don’t get it until Christmas morning. Everyone needs a longed-for book to cuddle up with at the end of the day on Christmas, once the kitchen is clean again and the bustle is behind you, and all the family have retreated to their private pursuits. Your prose, and the research behind each story, is such a pleasure. If I get antsy for the book I can go back and reread the story behind your Betty Mowat cowl.
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Me too! I’ll be like a small child on Christmas eve! My fingers will be itching to get hold of the book, my needles and some yarn!
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Well done! I’ve been so excited about this book of yours!
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Congrats, Kate. I’ll order a book tomorrow. Will you be selling digital versions, so I can carry it with me on my iPad?
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Congratulations !! :)
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Congratulations!! Will order tomorrow – have the yarn waiting for the Scatness tunic :-)
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Congratulations with your beautiful book. This is something bigger than just a book. The beginning of a new happy knitting designer-life. You deserve it.
With love from France
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So looking forward to seeing your book, congratulations for creating a magical treat
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I’m so eager to see this. Congratulations! Your designs are so lovely and a pleasure to knit.
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Congratulations!!! I am in love with your patterns and can not wait to get my own Colours of Shetland.
Thank you in advance for the beautiful book.
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Congratulations!!!!
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7 pm Monday downunder, will set myself a reminder … Bet they fly off the cyber shelves ;-)
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Midnight on my side of the planet – I’ll be placing my order!
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Congratulations! From the peeks we’ve seen, it’s gorgeous. I’m super intrigued by this puffin map you wrote about. I’ll certainly be hitting the bookshop Monday AM.
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Congratulations and thank you for creating this book.
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Congratulations! It looks stunning!
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Wonderful! Congratulations! :)
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Wonderful! Congratulations!
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Warmest congratulations! Know that you’ll make countless knitters and fiber enthusiasts so very happy this season, and beyond. Thanks.
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There’s nothing like a fresh box of books. Congratulations!
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Congratulations!! What a big project! and what a beautiful sweater and bird!!! really something!!
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I just found you very recently via Juniper Moon Farm (I’ve ordered a shepard&shearer sweater). I’ve thoroughly enjoyed visiting Scotland several times & plan to order your beautiful book as soon as I boot up on Monday morning (Virginia USA time). Some people read cookbooks for pleasure….then there are those of us who read knitting pattern books. :)
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All systems go!!!
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I am so excited and cannot wait to order my copy on Monday! Congratulations!
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Congratulations! It looks brilliant! I can’t wait to get a copy :)))
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Absolutely, bloody amazing! Well done, you!! I look forward to it xx
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I can only imagine the happy dance you have all done around a lovely book FILLED table…hearty congrats!!!! Did a test peek at the order page…fingers are ready…don’t know if sleep will come…until Monday. OOOhhh the excitement!!!! So very, very happy for you!!!
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Assuming my numerous hints have been acted upon, I look forward to receiving a copy for Christmas! (But can I contain myself until Christmas?)
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Oh, all good and great congratulations!!!!! I expect you must be beside yourself with anticipation. It’s going to be a big hit, I have no doubt. Give extra scrunches to Bruce for a first mate job well done.
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Goody goody. Is there going to be an electronic version?
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Holy exciting!! I can hardly wait! Woot!
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congratulations, i have loved the sneak peeks and cannot wait to order !!
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Congratulations!!! I’ve really enjoyed following your journey over the past few years. I’m so pleased to see things come together like this.
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Aw, I’m nearly teary about it, having follow’d your blog for several years now, and seen you blossom ! I’m seriously full of admiration, to bursting. Congratulations Kate.
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When it’s 8 there it will be midnight here…I’m staying up late on Sunday to buy one. Looks beautiful! Thanks.
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Awesome! Congratulations!
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I was going to buy one for my daughter, but can I bear to give it away? I think I need two!t
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Well done, congratulations! Of course I’m buying a copy — and so is my good friend WHO DOES NOT KNIT but loves your work, too! We hope it comes to us here in California quickly. Very impressive!!
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Well done, that lady!
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As always…and using one of your own words…bloody amazing!! I want the one at the front nearest the window with the natural light shining on it…great pics, great result and great team support for your marvelous effort…how great is this!! You give us all hope for our dreams to come true but we knew you could do it. Yes we did!!
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Can’t wait. You must be very proud and happy that it’s here at last.
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Wow! this is exciting! :) I have been following your blog for ages now, so I feel like I have witnessed the making of your book, via reading your blog :) I’m so happy for you! congratulations, I’m really looking forward to hold one signed copy in my hands :) it will be like reality meeting the virtual world or something… I expect some sort of explosions, fireworks, and my computer to melt or something :D
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How wonderful! Congratulations and I cannot wait to get a copy.
x
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I’ve set my alarm for Monday!
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Congratulations! Hope to order one on Monday.
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can’t wait!
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hurrah how exciting! Well done! It must feel amazing to see it and feel it there in your hand
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Congratulations, Kate. I am so happy for you. I can’t wait for your first post after day one of sales….I think it’s going to be an amazing day.
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I hope you have enough! :)
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Congratulations! The encapsulation of your hard work and clever mind. Brilliant! I WANT one!
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Awesome! Congrats, Kate. You’ve come a long way, baby!
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Congratulations on bringing this wonderful idea to a reality – a gorgeous book! I am so very happy for you and the people who have helped. Hugs to Bruce too :)
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Congratulations Kate, how wonderful!!! I hope you had enough copies printed, this baby is going to fly off the shelves! :-)
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A joyful treasure, thank you Kate. All good things to you all. Our day began here with glorious birdsong in the drizzle. A day to drink tea, knit Snawheid and think woolly, peaceful thoughts.
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How exciting! I hope you have more books than are shown on the desk. I just realized that to order at 8am your time means I have to be at my computer at 3am!!
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Congratulations!
Greetings from Poland :)
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Cannot wait, have just done a time converter and your new book goes on sale @ 9.00pm nz time
Jan
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Yeah! Congratulations Kate…I can’t wait to see it all in print and cast on some of your lovely & thoughtful designs!
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Congratulations, Kate. I am looking forward to seeing the book in person. What an achievement!
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Hurrah for you Kate! You are an absolute inspiration in so many ways.
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Can’t wait! Have to have one, holding my breath til I can order it Monday morning.
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oh goodie! You mean I can get a “signed copy” too?
Now I’m even more excited!!——Looking forward to Monday’s release date.
Thank you, my dear.
x-x-x Teri Byrne x-x-x
Parkdale, Oregon
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Kate, The sneak peaks have been gorgeous. Congratulations! I will be online for my copy first thing Monday.
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Brava, Kate!
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OMG! How wonderful for you! I’m so glad you have a team to help in this massive undertaking!
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