heading north

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Kate Davies Designs
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Map of Shetland Islands 1906

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. . . .

sleevecap

pattern

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!
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42 responses to “heading north”

  1. Mary Avatar
    Mary

    Suddenly I’m surrounded by Shetland. Iam reading a series of mysteries that take place in Lerwick by Ann Cleeve.

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  2. Gail Stirling Avatar
    Gail Stirling

    I love the map scaleis in English miles!!! Are they different from Scottish ones or Shetland ones???

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  3. elizjamison Avatar
    elizjamison

    Good Luck!!!

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  4. Marcie From Chicago Avatar
    Marcie From Chicago

    Look forward to hearing the details, sounds wonderful.

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  5. Suzanne Larson Avatar
    Suzanne Larson

    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!

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  6. Pearl Avatar
    Pearl

    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 :)

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  7. Claudia Avatar
    Claudia

    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.

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  8. Gretchen Avatar
    Gretchen

    We all look forward to your Shetland adventures. Good times ahead!

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  9. Jen Avatar
    Jen

    Off you go again ! I hope you have a great time .

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  10. daisydonut Avatar
    daisydonut

    Wow, those colours together and the pattern are gorgeous. I’d love to see more. Enjoy your trip.

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  11. karibu57 Avatar
    karibu57

    Safe trip and have a great time…wrap up warm :)

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  12. Dorothée Draft Avatar
    Dorothée Draft

    Bon voyage !

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  13. Julianne Avatar
    Julianne

    ooh I spy a bit of a puff shoulder. yay!

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    1. Jen Avatar
      Jen

      That is exactly what I’m thinking. Maybe circa 80’s ? :)

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  14. Elaine in Colorado Avatar
    Elaine in Colorado

    Love the colors of your vintage find. Safe travels, and have a wonderful time!

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  15. Jules Avatar
    Jules

    Travel safe! Will look forward to hearing more about your new research project sometime soon :)

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  16. suth2 Avatar
    suth2

    Love the colours in your vintage find.

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  17. Donna Smith Avatar
    Donna Smith

    Oooo vintage fairisle, that looks exciting, just up my street! Look forward to hearing about the project and meeting up on Wednesday!

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  18. Jo Avatar
    Jo

    Hooray! Have a wonderful time. Your woolly sleuthing is intriguing!

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  19. Debbie Avatar
    Debbie

    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.

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  20. Rosey Avatar
    Rosey

    totally agree with all of the above. Enjoy your trip and we look forward to hearing all about it!

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  21. torirot Avatar
    torirot

    Have a nice trip! Say hello to Shetland from me…

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  22. my life...simple & handmade Avatar
    my life…simple & handmade

    Oh my…enjoy yourself!

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  23. Deborah Avatar
    Deborah

    I love the hints you’re showing of the vintage find! Have a lovely trip and I look forward to hearing more.

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  24. kate Avatar
    kate

    How lovely… I wish you all the best Shetland weather and a calm crossing / flight. Sigh – must go back this year…

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  25. RatiganKnits Avatar
    RatiganKnits

    Have a wonderful time. As always, I’ll be anxiously awaiting for your next post.

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  26. Carie Avatar
    Carie

    I love the shoulder detail, and the colours are lovely, they remind me of pottery for some reason. Have a wonderful trip.

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  27. Celia York Avatar
    Celia York

    Only good things will come of this. :) Have a lovely time! Can’t wait to hear all about it!

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  28. Theresa Avatar
    Theresa

    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?

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  29. Elaine Avatar
    Elaine

    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!!

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  30. Catherine Avatar
    Catherine

    I am very envious! Some day I will get there!! Enjoy your trip.

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  31. Sukie Avatar
    Sukie

    Looking forward to the result of your latest research. Always great reading.

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  32. Debbie Avatar
    Debbie

    Oh…that’s pretty. Excited to hear about your new project. Have fun in Shetland.

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  33. Mary Anne Avatar
    Mary Anne

    Enjoy every second…..I love to travel vicariously with you!

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  34. Selma Avatar
    Selma

    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!

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  35. Isabel Avatar
    Isabel

    looking forward to hearing what this is about!!!

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  36. theladywillow Avatar
    theladywillow

    Beautiful colours! Enjoy your visit up North!

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  37. mamamoo13 Avatar
    mamamoo13

    I envy you. Hopefully one day I will make it to Europe to explore!

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  38. Vasare Avatar
    Vasare

    awesome!

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  39. sandandsky Avatar
    sandandsky

    Enjoy your trip!

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  40. tiny beunk/tinybitsandknits Avatar
    tiny beunk/tinybitsandknits

    I LOVE vintage hand-knits, I love yarn, I love Shetland AND I love you!
    So I’m anxious for your next story!

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  41. Anne, Milton, ON, Canada Avatar
    Anne, Milton, ON, Canada

    Can’t wait to hear about this sweater! Enjoy your trip!

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