Best of Shetland: 9-Night Knitting Tour - Scotland Recap PART ONE // Rachel is Knitting

[@rachelisknitting]

I'm going back to Scotland in May of 2025! Join me for an 8-night knitting tour exploring the Scottish Highlands! trips.myelitetrip.com/trip/6yw9rqrrduwsqz2armn59qqgveg6gjq

[@Latter-dayQuilter]

I don't knit, but I do crochet. I would love to join. :)

[@wendya2787]

Great video. I currently live in Edinburgh and just wanted to say that, as a Scottish person, I really appreciated the fact that you pronounced the word "Edinburgh" perfectly. I know words can be hard for other dialects but you smashed it. Thank you. I am glad that you enjoyed your trip.

[@rachelisknitting]

I was given a lot of lessons on this when I lived in the UK; my friends were very invested in my success on pronouncing Edinburgh in particular!

[@barbarawood3209]

I am LOVING this! Fabulous job of making us feel like we are with you!

[@rachelisknitting]

I’m so glad!

[@s_claire_cecilia5547]

Just so impressed by your commentary, I totally felt like I’m right there with you. Love all the food descriptions too, delicious! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@oneviewcornwall8200]

so glad to find your channel - great commentary and nice voice and i feel i am travelling to places i have never visited and doubt i ever will - so from one introvert to another - thanks - great channel

[@rachelisknitting]

Thanks for watching!

[@s_claire_cecilia5547]

What a fantastic vlog, you did such an amazing job with the footage and commentary! Loved it 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👏👏💙

[@rachelisknitting]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@EvanKnitsThings]

I’ve been saving these videos for the week leading up to Ireland for excitement and to destress. So cool! Oh and the big sashes for kimonos are called Obi. They’re so cool!

[@MBA-pz6tu]

Well, now I'm have to subscribe to know the rest of the story! A knitting tour sounds like my cup of tea and I don't even know how to knit!

[@rachelisknitting]

Would love to have you!!

[@bgbaltuth]

I loved the coach too. No driving ,sit and knit and pick which little town and cottage I will live in. Wishing Love your Videos ❤

[@rachelisknitting]

Yes, exactly! So enjoyable.

[@JustJulia23]

this sounds great. what tour was that?

[@bgbaltuth]

@@JustJulia23 Elegant Ewe travels. Scotland and Shetland. It was amazing.

[@tatianaweedon2815]

I loved the video! Thanks for sharing 🥰

[@tracyadams2244]

I really enjoyed your video. Thank you for taking us along on your trip.

[@rachelisknitting]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@knitcalifornia]

EVERYBODY WAKE UP! SCOTLAND RECAP IS HERE!! Loved part 1 and can't wait to see the next installments!!!

[@rachelisknitting]

HEAR YE HEAR YE!! The subsequent installments are gonna be even better!

[@pip-woollycwtches]

Hi. I just watched you for the first time and i thoroughly enjoyed your first part of your tour. I am keen to watch the next instalment 😊 thank you Rachel.

[@rachelisknitting]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@danettecross8608]

The Northlink ferry video reminds me of the BC ferry that takes you through the northern passage between BC and Alaska.

[@rachelisknitting]

Hey everyone! Thank you for the warm welcome to this Scotland recap series. 📌Signups for the 2025 Rachel is Knitting Scotland Knitting Tour will be opening soon! Spaces are limited! Want to be one of the first to know when signups open? Be sure to sign up for my email list! forms.gle/hpwzejjkvwCc5D1x8

[@holliegiampietro7030]

What an amazing trip I enjoyed every minute & U explained everything so well. TU Can’t wait to see the other half❤❤❤

[@rachelisknitting]

Thank you so much!!

[@gabijohn7027]

I miss a tour of Jamieson’s spinning mill and the wool scouring at Jamieson&Smith. For me a must in every Shetland tour.

[@joandloughy5210]

Awesome video! Thank you! You made this so enjoyable to follow and wow I really need to go to Scotland!

[@rachelisknitting]

You should! It’s lovely to visit. If you’d like to join me on future tours, be sure to sign up for my email list! Link is in the video description 💟

[@Bespokeknitsbycinzia]

Omg I want to go next time!!!! What a treat! Thank you for sharing!

[@rachelisknitting]

You should join me next time! Be sure to sign up for my email list! Link is in the video description 💟

[@Latter-dayQuilter]

I LOVE THIS! I'm on a 30-day Liberty of London sewing holiday in Scotland! Videos to come!

[@catherinebuttrick5678]

Oh, boy, sign me up! What a fantastic trip so far. The knitting and textile bits are super, but also I would love to tour the ship and the museum. You look so pretty with the North Sea wind blowing your hair!

[@rachelisknitting]

It really was amazing! I think you would have really enjoyed yourself. Maybe one day you'll find your way onto one of my tours. I would love that! Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed :)

[@moriversoap]

Such a fantastic video! Very excited for the next part! ❤

[@rachelisknitting]

Yay, thank you!

[@Ralanas84]

Loved following along on your trip!!!

[@rachelisknitting]

Glad you enjoyed it! The final installment should be up tomorrow 😊

[@MelissaMulticrafty]

Fantastic recap! I can almost feel the gorgeous sweater-weather and yummm all that food! The ferry fish and chips were just unbelievable! Can’t wait for part 2!

[@rachelisknitting]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@heatherspinsayarn]

I look forward to future installments and yay to figuring out the espresso machine.

[@rachelisknitting]

I was so proud 💃

[@martharichard2507]

Hi Rachel. Thank s for sharing the trip. Good to see you again. Martha from Kentucky

[@rachelisknitting]

So great to hear from you Martha!! Hope you're doing well!

[@jennistevenson796]

Loved this.

[@rachelisknitting]

I’m so glad!

[@lunah5668]

Well, I just happened to find your vlog. Love it. I am a crochet person and don’t know how to knit really. I know only to do the first very basic knitting stitch. That is all but enjoying your video. I sub to see the rest of your trip. Looks like you had lots of fun so far. I guess I will be following you and perhaps find a video for real beginners to learn how to knit.

[@rachelisknitting]

So glad you're here! Before I was a knit person, I was a full on crochet person. Now I love both! Glad to hear that you'll be sticking around :)

[@lucindawilson5510]

thank you so very much interesting visit you had again glad you shared bless you

[@rachelisknitting]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@anitadollmanits]

i have been to scotland bevore but never to shetland. i am going there a month! thank you!

[@rachelisknitting]

Hope you enjoy it! It's such a wonderful place to visit.

[@ThomasE_1180]

Great video! I’m a new fan. Thanks for putting this together for us!!!

[@rachelisknitting]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Stay tuned for part 2 :)

[@hebulanebula]

You are so brave ! 💜 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 someday I wish to go, but I definitely need a tour guide friend ! Loved this . Thank you so much for bringing us along!! 😊

[@rachelisknitting]

If you ever join me on one of my tours, the tour guide and driver will be taken care of! :) Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@helleborefiber7978]

This vlog is giving me the travel bug so bad!!! Also I love Edinburgh so much, such a great city to visit.

[@rachelisknitting]

You should come with me in May! trips.myelitetrip.com/trip/6yw9rqrrduwsqz2armn59qqgveg6gjq

[@Christinar81]

Great video! Looking forward to part 2! 🧶

[@rachelisknitting]

Thank you! 😊

[@christinacruden886]

I was very surprised seeing you knitting ❤❤continental. Real Scots use the throwing method. Just a wee bit info. Enjoy the rest of your wonderful trip. 🇨🇦❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@rachelisknitting]

I’m not a Scot, but even if I were I’m sure it would be fine for me to knit in whatever way works for me!

[@knitordi]

Enjoyed your video. One day I will take a tour there. Your video was very informative and entertaining.

[@rachelisknitting]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sandyf6]

I am loving the Nespresso dilemma. I have two-and love them!

[@rachelisknitting]

I really want one at some point! They’re incredible once you know what you’re doing 😂

[@rhiannoncameron7165]

I’m so happy you had a good time in the most beautiful country in the world - yes I’m Scottish and therefore biased 😂 I also love that you leaned in to the fact Scottish summers are rubbish and you were happy that you could wear all your gorgeous knits ❤ also, stunning pronunciation of Edinburgh!

[@rachelisknitting]

It is truly an amazing place! How lucky for you to get to enjoy it!!

[@JoannePriel]

How exciting I would love to do that. I am looking forward to seeing your videos !

[@rachelisknitting]

Yay! Thank you!

[@sandyf6]

I was just considering taking this tip-thank you for this!

[@rachelisknitting]

Glad it was helpful!

[@monicadahl7715]

How fun!You are blessed. My English grandparents draw me there because Walter Dawson,my grandpa that came to America,his mom’s maiden name was Bowes Lyon,Queen mothers maiden name. Love Scottish accents. You’re blessed. I have to go there before writing book,a memoir.

[@catherinemccurdy7518]

Hi Rachael! So happy that you got such great video of our trip. I was sorry to have missed the first event as my plane was delayed. Can’t wait for the next installment. My husband enjoyed seeing what I was to, in Scotland. P.S. I hope you didn’t get sick at the end of the trip like me and four other fellow travelers.

[@rachelisknitting]

Glad you enjoyed it! Hope you’re feeling better 💜

[@leekasten3549]

Wow…I can’t wait for Part 2! I would love to go to these countries. As a group I was suppose to go during the COVID time to Ireland, Scotland, England. So then 2 yrs. ago we went to France, Switzerland, Germany, Italy. But darn it, never stopped to look for yarn! But I would to go in 2025! Thank you for sharing your experiences. I’m new to your podcast but it captured my eye to your channel with the word Scotland. 🤗🧶

[@rachelisknitting]

Covid took so much from us - glad to hear that you were able to get to France, Switzerland, Germany, and Italy, though! And we'd love to have you join in 2025. Make sure you're signed up for my email list to be notified when sign ups open! I let me email list know first before posting about signups on Instagram or on KZbin. Hope you have a great day!

[@leekasten3549]

@@rachelisknitting yes I signed up! Thank you. I am excited to learn more about the adventure! 🥰🧶

[@gillshand5820]

Thank you lovely to see my home country through a visitors eyes. Ps. I went to Antarctic this year Ona cruise. Met a great group so knitting pals and we would meet up most days for chat and crafting while discussing the next ports yarn shops.

[@rachelisknitting]

Sounds like you had a great time!

[@moragguthrie8930]

Fab. Loving your journey x

[@rachelisknitting]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@karenlauricella4976]

I found this very interesting thank you for sharing from me in Australia 🇦🇺

[@rachelisknitting]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@suemettee1949]

I’m looking forward to the next segment. I’m going on the same trip starting Sept 3

[@rachelisknitting]

You will absolutely love it!

[@suemettee1949]

I’m soo looking forward to it & really enjoyed your video.

[@catrionahaston1420]

Hi - just for the record, there is a large pod of dolphins which makes its home just outside Aberdeen harbour. However, looking at the ones you saw and the way they moved, they might well have been porpoises - it's that wheeling motion. Great video btw, and am just about to catch up on episodes - 4. Don't know how I haven't come across you before - the algorithm has been letting me down!

[@rachelisknitting]

Ah, thanks for the info! You have a good eye for animal movement! Glad that you've found me now!

[@laraheumann5332]

My friend got me a tote bag with that same highland coo print when we went to Scotland!!

[@rachelisknitting]

Isn’t it so cute?! I ended up going back and getting the project bag for my mom.

[@laraheumann5332]

@@rachelisknitting yes I love it so much! Such a good souvenir, and you can really never have to many bags!

[@Stumpybear7640]

You made it to Sheltie! Nice one xxx

[@rachelisknitting]

[@sophiem497]

Thanks for sharing your Edinburgh recommendations! I live in Glasgow and have hardly been to Edinburgh, I've just been to the National Museum of Scotland and a couple of vegan restaurants but I'll definitely check that makers' market out next time I fancy a day out.

[@rachelisknitting]

I'm glad that it's insightful for you! I'd love to visit Glasgow. One day!

[@kathydunne6869]

Sign me up, what an impressive trip!

[@rachelisknitting]

Definitely sign up for my email list! I’ll be announcing sign ups opening for a 2025 Scotland trip shortly! 💜

[@johnoleary5293]

What you thought were scarves in the Japanese costume exhibition were obi. The obi is the long piece of fabric, often silk and often also embroidered, that is wound round the waist to keep the kimono in place. There are various kinds of highly decorative knots made with the obi at the back.

[@rachelisknitting]

Thank you!! They were so amazing and beautiful!

[@kangasheep]

Boots amd Walgreens are now the same company so fab analogy 😅 xx

[@rachelisknitting]

Ha, excellent!

[@jackieholt4753]

Hello Rachel, Loved your video in Scotland, what I wonted to know is - what was the thing like hanging on your wrist & where did you get it because it cool (I’m registered blind but I can just see a little bit to knit)😊😊 I live in England - south east coast about 2 hours from London 😊

[@rachelisknitting]

It’s called the Lemonwood Yarn Minder. It is so great to knitting on the go. When I’m home, I hang it from an IV pole. I have an affiliate link with them here: ddd5a3-78.myshopify.com/?sca_ref=6441195.EYO10xnh3Y

[@JenMaitreya]

Lovely!!! ♥️🐑♥️🐑♥️

[@tracyadams6362]

I am a crocheter and yarn spinner but still would love to join you on one of your trips in the future.

[@rachelisknitting]

I’d love to have you!

[@yogicaspi]

Great fun, I live in Glasgow, but haven't visited Shetland before. Can I ask where you got your yarn holder that you have on your wrist please? ❤

[@rachelisknitting]

It’s called a Lemonwood Yarn Minder. :) Here’s my affiliate link for them: ddd5a3-78.myshopify.com/?sca_ref=6441195.EYO10xnh3Y

[@yogicaspi]

​@@rachelisknittingthank you, brilliant site, gorgeous designs❤

[@jenniferwiltrout1975]

Marvelous ❤❤❤

[@fiddliedee01]

The creatures you saw outside Aberdeen were Porpoise often mistaken for Dolphin. I live across on the West coast of Scotland and see them a lot. 😍

[@rachelisknitting]

Interesting! Thanks for the info!

[@marysnyder3809]

Loved this! The Northlink is great but I was never able to leave my cabin…too rough! 12 hours of riding the waves! I don’t like roller coasters!

[@rachelisknitting]

Ack! That would have been difficult!

[@lenacummings1313]

What is the name of the knitting minder you have and where to get it in the us? Love the video. Bucket list for me!

[@rachelisknitting]

It's called a Lemonwood Mini Minder :) Here's my affiliate link: ddd5a3-78.myshopify.com/rachel

[@peaches7551]

Luv this ... thank you

[@lisastevenson-rv8xp]

Thank you for the video I was wondering which knitting pattern is the purple knitted cardigan you wore on your first day of the trip? I’d love to knit myself one Cheers

[@rachelisknitting]

Thanks for watching! It is the Throwback Cardigan by Andrea Mowry 💜

[@lisastevenson-rv8xp]

@ thank you so much for the quick responses

[@lisastevenson-rv8xp]

Did you ever find the lipstick? What was the proper colour name?

[@rachelisknitting]

I didn't find it on this trip, even though it was right in front of me! The proper name was Smokey Rose, but for whatever reason I thought I was looking for Dusty Rose so I totally missed it right in front of my face.

[@familjenschoemaker1731]

Hi Your sweater is really nice, might you please tell me which pattern it is?

[@familjenschoemaker1731]

sorry I mean cardigan

[@rachelisknitting]

Thank you! It’s the Throwback pattern by Andrea Mowry. :)

[@Adele_YarnCreations]

Hallo from SouthAfrica. This is my dream trip….. one day maybe…. Our exchange rate is absolutely terrible😄

[@rachelisknitting]

Hello! It would be wonderful to have you. Maybe one day!

[@monicadahl7715]

How much was it?Where did you book it thru?Fight airlines. When my kids were young. A neighbors mom went thru Scotland at Bed and Breakfasts. Had a lovely time. Now Im Hope to go someday,retired and free.

[@rachelisknitting]

Hi! Send me an email at [e-mail] and I can walk you through signing up for my next tour.

[@knitpicky]

I was in Edinburgh at the same time!

[@rachelisknitting]

Wasn’t it great? Two ships in the night!

[@_thedroppedstitch]

How did you learn of this tour? I would LOVE to do something like this!

[@rachelisknitting]

I host them! I went on this trip to scout out my future tours. I’ll be announcing my Scotland tour for 2025 soon! I’ll be announcing on my email list first, so be sure that you’re signed up if you want to sign up for upcoming tours. 💜

[@andreasissons7766]

Is there a link to sign up for this tour?

[@rachelisknitting]

I will be opening signups for an upcoming Scotland tour shortly! Make sure you’re signed up for my email list to be among the first to know when sign ups open! Link to email list is in the video description 💜

[@lolam.9291]

It’s pronounced ASH-ling ❤

[@rachelisknitting]

Thank you so much! I didn't know!

[@lucindawilson5510]

bottlenose dolphin correct

[@shi1355]

sorry the weather's so rubbish ❤❤❤

[@rachelisknitting]

It was PERFECT weather!

[@SUSSDUE]

Thanks for the tip of the artisan market in Edinburgh, I will check it next time! Why do almost every youtuber use selfie sticks? I am sorry, we who watch are not interested in anyones face, please just film the surroundings! I suppose it is a generation thing but the narcissim of generation Selfie is more and more annoying.

[@rachelisknitting]

The artisan market is awesome!

[@lindapankhurst4513]

Gave up watching at 5 minutes. The moving around camera made me feel very sick!

[@rachelisknitting]

Sorry!

[@Lynnefromlyn]

£12.50 for fish and chips? Ye gods what a terrible rip off! That’s disgraceful.

[@rachelisknitting]

Royal Mile pricing I guess.

[@sanflo2810]

I would love to do a knitting trip. New follower. 🤎👏🏽 What brand metal knitting are you using?

[@rachelisknitting]

I use ChiaoGoo 💜

[@ConnieWilliger]

So glad I found you! We were on a cruise last year that called into Lerwick, Shetland and when we did the Shetland pony experience we were almost eaten by midges 😂. They come out when it rains we were told. Unfortunately I didn’t get to buy any wool as my back was really bad and I just couldn’t do the walking, but I would love to go back one day. Fellow passengers had bought up big and we had a show and tell back on board. We get the series ‘ Shetland’ here in Australia, great show, good armchair travel too. Look forward to more of your tour and your lovely knitting, have subscribed 🥰

[@franceswatts4001]

Please consider visiting Sanquhar, my home and the home of the world famous Sanquhar pattern knits, in particular gloves. It is a village south of Glasgow and also has the world’s oldest working Post Office. If you are interested, you are welcome to reply to me for more information.