Shetland Stitches - Susan Crawford

Timeless knitting projects inspired by traditional knitting patterns. Modern knitting instructions and patterns for lace, loops, hats, and sweaters based on traditional Shetland knitting.

Discover traditional Shetland knitting patterns reinterpreted!
From the Shetland Lace shawl to the intarsia cardigan to the colorwork loop, this extraordinary knitting book by author and knitwear designer Susan Crawford contains 13 size-inclusive designs, all based on the historic knitting patterns of the Shetland Islands. For eight years, she researched the Scottish island's knitting traditions in the Shetland Museum archives as part of her "Vintage Shetland Project." She read old knitting patterns, researched traditional patterns and colors, and, above all, analyzed the museum's antique knitwear. Then she was diagnosed with breast cancer—and knitting helped her cope with the difficult situation. To distract herself from chemotherapy, Susan began to give the historic knitting patterns from her research a modern interpretation—translating them into projects wearable for every woman's body.
Knitting helps: Knitting instructions and photos from an author who encourages people to accept their bodies in all their facets after their breast cancer surgery
Historical knitting patterns from Shetland, modernly interpreted in 13 instructions
100% of the profits are donated to Breast Cancer Germany eV

Knit sweaters for your individual body shape
Susan Crawford models all the models herself, aiming to demonstrate that the female body is beautiful in every shape and form – even after a double mastectomy. With "Shetland Stitches," she wants to encourage other women affected by breast cancer and show them that they are not alone. Therefore, she has tailored the sweaters to individual body sizes. The sweater sizes cover chest circumferences from 71 to 157 cm, and hats and gloves can be adjusted between three and five sizes. Stiebner Verlag donates 100% of the profits from book sales to Breast Cancer Germany.

About the author
Susan Crawford
Susan Crawford is a knitwear designer, author, publisher, yarn maker, and sheepwoman. Together with her husband, Gavin, she runs a small farm in North Lancashire, UK. It's there that she develops her ever-expanding range of yarns, with a clear focus on British wool.
Susan is particularly interested in fashion history and the knitting tradition of the Shetland Islands—she has compiled her years of research into this topic in the book "The Vintage Shetland Project." Drawing on her historical knowledge, she is committed to bringing these traditions into the modern age and ensuring they are not forgotten.

ISBN: 978-3-8307-2144-4
Format: 260.00 × 210.00 mm
Pages: 192
1st edition