Grand Shetland Adventure Knits – 14 Patterns by Mucklestone & Johnston

14 Stunning Shetland Knitting Patterns – A Love Letter to the Islands

Pack your needles and set sail for Shetland. Grand Shetland Adventure Knits is the first co-authored book from best-selling knitwear designers Mary Jane Mucklestone and Gudrun Johnston — a beautifully crafted love letter to the islands, their nature, traditions and people, expressed through 14 inspiring knitting patterns for confident knitters.

The Patterns

• Cosy accessories: Cake Fridge Hat, Bousta Socks and Flooers Cowl
• Wraps and shawls: Staneydale Scarf and the flowing Virdek Shawl
• Statement colourwork pieces: Heritage Yoke, Island to Island Vest, Riggies Cardi and Swatchtastic Flower Hat
• A balance of relaxed, wearable pieces and more intricate colourwork and lace knits

What's Inside

• 14 wearable, practical garments designed for layering, warmth and cold-weather comfort
• Clear instructions and knitting charts for colourwork and lace motifs throughout
• A comprehensive techniques section covering all essentials
• Designs rooted in Shetland tradition, infused with a modern sensibility — perfect for everyday wear and special occasions
• Short travel stories from Mary Jane and Gudrun, taking you to their favourite corners of the islands

Perfect For

• Confident knitters looking to expand their colourwork and lace repertoire
• Lovers of Shetland knitting tradition and Nordic textile heritage
• Anyone planning — or dreaming of — a trip to Shetland

More than a pattern book — it's an adventure in wool, colour and the wild beauty of the Shetland Islands.