Shetland Fine Lace - Ep. 64 - Fruity Knitting

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Episode 64 is featuring Shetland fine lace knitting at it's best! We have an interview with two Shetland sisters, Anne Eunson and Kathleen Anderson, who were both giving classes in advanced lace knitting during the Shetland Wool Week. In the interview they talk about some of their favourite Shetland lace stitch patterns and how they like to work with them to create amazingly intricate, fine lace shawls. Our guest on Knitters of the World is Marie Greene who goes under the knitwear design name of Olive Knits. We have a few more memories of our time in Shetland to share with you and finally we have a couple of finished projects to show you.
Full Program Notes: fruityknitting...

[@caroljuniper5100]

Kathleen and Anne were absolutely lovely - what a brilliant interview - the knitted fence is just sheer genius. Well done for such a great episode.

[@MoniqueArmitage]

I love picking up tips ❤thank you so much for inventing fruity knitting

[@krista3mas]

No life lines or stitch markers! I think I sat with my mouth open for a good minute. I can see why you enjoyed this interview, these ladies are so funny and I could have listened to them all afternoon. Thanks for the enjoyable episode.

[@NinaKeilin]

My jaw has been dropping throughout this segment. And they knit so fast!

[@sandyforbes1148]

Maybe you could have some Shetland music.

[@MEMORIA1316]

How brilliant and lovely Anne and Kathleen are! I would love to sit and enjoy a cup of tea with these amazing ladies and watch them knit! I hope the next generation learn this precious art form💖

[@IDontSuckAtLifeakaJanis3975]

Let's go together and learn from them and I'll have coffee!!!! (Although I don't know how I'd get there as I've never been on a jet and don't sail so I guess I'm stuck in the Midwest and I'll have to admire and dream from afar 😞

[@anoushkaarmstrong7673]

@@IDontSuckAtLifeakaJanis3975 there is always a first time !!!!! don't sell yourself short !!!

[@andeekf4374]

That fence was AMAZING!!!!

[@catherinemelnyk]

Wow! I am speechless...

[@paulacarli1181]

I echo krista3mas comments. I was star stuck while watching them knit with tiny needles, tiny yarns, moving like lightening. A beautiful bond of family members and traditions. Loved every minute of it. I couldn't help but notice how beautiful their hands were while knitting. I keep knitting even though sometimes my hands and wrists hurt at my senior age because I believe it helps to keep my mind going and my hands working. They totally inspired me, thank you for this enjoyable episode.

[@SuiLiF]

I'm loving your videos. I've knitted since I was 7. (I'm now 70) I love knitting lace. Thank you.

[@FruityKnitting]

Wow, Sherry, that's so great to hear! Keep watching. A + A.

[@CaravelKiwi]

That lovely scenic clip at the end brought me to tears - Fare Thee well, Andrew

[@ka5822]

These women are amazing and inspiring. Nothing short of absolute genius!

[@DevonsCreativeChannel]

Another awesome episode and what beautiful lace knitting...

[@dee4174]

Rewatching for the Shetland lace. So wonderful to see Andrew again. ❤❤❤ Think of you often as I'm knitting and watching vlogs. Precious memories.

[@grammieluli]

🎵 Praise God from whom all blessings flow🎵 The beautiful scenery brought me to tears and the music was just perfection. Wonderful podcast...thank you.

[@bethanygyeh]

🎶AMEN🎶 I am training to become a singer so I think it's really cool that they include such gorgeous music.

[@joyharmon1110]

A few things that stood out for me. I love how much more open things are all across Europe & the UK. A church like the one you visited would probably have been locked in the US. Even if it were open with a curator on site, there would have been signs saying don't touch the organ. How much more personal the experience is when you can just walk around in a place like that and enjoy it. Great shot of the hat on the rocks, showing how the colors were inspired by the landscape! Wow! That fence is something! I loved the descriptions of the lace patterns. It was so surprising to me that they knit from outside in. I wish I could do something like that, but I don't think I will live long enough to get to that skill level. I think you have to start very young. You didn't talk about their cardigans. I was so curious because the green one looks like one you knit, only with a different neckline. Thanks again for a fabulous episode.

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Joy, the cardigan that Anne was wearing is her own design knitted on a knitting machine. It does look very similar to mine because of the colours. Glad you enjoyed the show.

[@NinaKeilin]

I thought that too about the cardigan. You are so right about the church and the organ. I was thinking the same thing.

[@tamarajeknavorian8487]

Thank you for beautiful video, I enjoyed it very much!👍👏❤️🇦🇲

[@jmichelle1974]

What an amazing interview with the sisters. Their lace work is amazing!

[@shirleybeard2318]

So much invaluable content. Your sleeve adjustment explanation alone is worth my patronage 10 fold. It is my privilege to be able to contribute. Visiting with the beautiful sisters and simply listening to to their voices was magical but then to see the results of their knitting literally took my breath away. And then thinking about the spectacular Shetland coastal scenery. Simply smashing episode. You have outdone yourselves and truly are at the top of the knitting podcast world. We are so fortunate and you contribute so much more than you could ever know. I sincerely hope to be able to meet both of you when I attend Edinburgh Yarn Festival next year so that I can share my feelings about your work in person. Peace and good knitting.

[@FruityKnitting]

Thank you Shirley, we are very grateful for your encouragement and we look forward to meeting you too!

[@operacat1]

I attended a class on Lace Knitting given by Anne and Katherine at Shetland Wool Week in ] September.....learnt so much from them!!! They are very talented, and also very good teachers.

[@NinaKeilin]

Wow, how lucky for you. I wish I could travel so far. I would love to learn from them.

[@terrywynn9767]

Wonderful episode. Loved it all. Thanks so much.

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Terry, good to hear from you and glad you enjoyed the episode!

[@lynbf691]

Hahaha! (About giving out your sweater measurements)Funny Andrew!

[@nancyjohnson7193]

What a joy! Thank you. 😊😊

[@helga5723]

I love the part about knitting Shetland lace. I have made a few scarves myself and it really is not as difficult as Anne and Kathleen said. - Thank you Andrea for the maths on the sleeve cap. I have successfully followed your instructions for a jumper for my son. Thank you, I have learned so much in Fruity Knitting ❤

[@rhiannonorizaga8284]

Anne's fence is amazing! I wonder if anyone has tried to knit a trellis? I love all Fruity Knitting episodes, but I really loved this one so I signed up to be a patron today. I'm excited to check out Marie's book of top-down, seamless sweaters (how ideal!) Great job Andrea & Andrew!

[@diannebowles5605]

Oh my that lacework! Something I wouldn’t ever contemplate I think although they do make it seem easy Great interview

[@ppjctotoro]

Beautiful scenery from Shetland, the view of those sharp cliffs in the Extreme Knitting segment was breathtaking.

[@vakkerting6587]

Thank you for this overwhelming episode.

[@KoriEmerson]

Oh dear... my husband is not going to be happy that I have something new to binge watch . Thank you !!!

[@Ramphastos333]

Once again, a beautiful, inspiring podcast. The highlights Joy Harmon mentioned are the exact same ones I would have brought forward as well. How magical to have that little chapel to explore by yourselves and to be able to experience the sound of the organ playing within its walls. The coastline, rocks, lichen, and sky match your hat to perfection, and I am in love with the combination of the deep yellow-orange lichen and gray granitic rock. I continue to be awed by lace knitting, that wedding veil was astounding, I'm glad it's in a museum where it will be conserved in perpetuity. The sisters were charming! I am amazed that a culture embedded in a cold, blustery climate and environment like the Shetland Islands produces some of the finest, most delicate lace (warm Fair Isle sweaters, yes), I find that fascinating. And since I don't think I'd have the wherewithal to tackle lace knitting, Marie Greene's designs are right up my alley, and I'm off to enjoy my Patreon discount! I hope that each podcast brings new supporters, as it is one of a kind production. Andrew, I LOVE the gloves, too....WELL DONE!!!!! Oh yes, Andrea's skirt is beautiful, as well!!!! One of the problems of watching your podcast the morning it comes out is now I have to wait two weeks for another one....sigh.

[@dafadowndilly8919]

As always very informative and entertaining. I wish I had enough years in me to learn how to knit lace.

[@shirleyscott3107]

Anne and Kathleen are delightful, and so unspoiled. Just imagine -- keeping their world class work in a box under the bed!

[@joann5157]

Lovely lace and lovely ladies!

[@elainemctavish7599]

All that beautiful lace knitting hours of work put in Thank you x

[@NinaKeilin]

My head is about to explode each time they show another shawl! Thanks for bringing us another great video. The work of these sisters is so intuitive based on their many years of experience. Unbelievable how they have simply internalized the skills necessary. It's the 10,000 hour theory on steroids. Just magnificent to be able to be let into their world.

[@eldeejay51]

Loved the episode as usual. I also loved Marie's sweaters. Ann & Kathleen are awesome. I'd love to sit and have a pot of tea with them. Thank you.

[@BeeBee123ist]

I love the “intimate” details Andrew 😁 I absolutely love to see how Andrea’s mind works in the design theatre, and she is very good at it. Keep doing what the two of you do. This is absolutely the best podcast and the only one I try to find time to watch even when I’m exhausted from end to end. I am very glad to be a “Merino” even if I don’t find the time to take advantage of the benefits. I really like your sewing projects and that you lined the skirt. A fully ‘fashioned’ garment is a joy to wear. The sisters are so very fun and talented. I love the fence 😀😃

[@FruityKnitting]

Thank you, it's so nice to hear that you are enjoying the show.

[@NinaKeilin]

Agree on the lining. A lining makes a garment professional, and it feels better to wear it. I like to see your sewing projects too.

[@candicevee1]

Thank you for this lovely episode. I’ve only knit stockinette lace, never the garter stitch. Your interview of the sisters Kathleen and Anne was informative and heartwarming.

[@lynettewykes9923]

I’ve enjoyed all your interviews but this was the best, what charming and talented ladies.

[@marybradley9201]

Thank you ladies.What a pleasure to listen to you all.

[@patiespenlaub6143]

Love the fence! And of course the shawls. Thanks for sharing such incredible work with us!!!

[@EmilyStraw]

Andrew + Andrea = #relationshipgoals

[@GrandmaP10]

Loved this video from start to finish! Thank you!

[@lindatytko3948]

I Loved you playing the pump organ ,and the extreme knitting segment !! Thank you the music in both was Beautiful.

[@LindaOfWindyOaks]

I absolutely love your podcast! I always learn something and I love your projects that you show. Thanks for doing so much on Shetland and Shetland Wool Week. That's one of my bucket list trips - one day! Thanks for sharing your fiber journey with us!

[@kdgeckoknits274]

These sisters are amazing lace knitters. I'm a lace knitter, nothing as grand and delicate as these ladies do, but I love knitting lace patterns. Wonderful interview. Thank you ladies and Andrea.

[@JasWong]

Recently introduced to your channel and I'm over the moon at the wonderful content.

[@Seekknockask]

Your shows are such amazing quality. I love them!!!

[@TheLifeofTMT]

One day I will make it to Shetland. (sigh)

[@eneal2056]

Don’t just dream about it-make plans to go! Put a little money aside on a regular basis, google travel tips about the place, pick a date (even if it’s five years in the future) and make it the trip of a lifetime.

[@saltywench]

So Charming! I've always wanted to learn to knit, and the two of you have inspired me to actually start. Please consider wearing a gopro when you are walking about, so those of us in wheelchairs can go with you! Bless!

[@laurastrom9857]

Oh Andrew, we miss you. Love you.

[@sobat7402]

What a beautiful shawls, those ladies are so skilled!

[@jestoverdavid5271]

They are knitting geniuses

[@denisecruz228]

Thank you so much. I just love your video. Thank you again. Denise Cruz from Sacramento Delta area, California.

[@suemount6042]

What a lot of strong and happy memories you have made together I hope they help keep you strong on the journey you find yourselves on now brightest blessing for a continuing recovery x

[@savyjett]

They are precious! Also, now I need a fence like that!

[@dee4174]

Fantastic! As always. Love the garden fence. 😀😀😀

[@elinarlowry7897]

Thank you for another delightful and fascinating podcast.

[@amidala3927]

Interview starts at 40:30

[@hannawoods7600]

Great episode once again - I love that fence and the interview with these talented lace knitting sisters .. They make it look do-able, if not exactly easy.. The beautiful scenery and the glimpse into the sheep auction brought a bit of Shetland to us - thank you so much!

[@alisonwdouglas7870]

Fruity Knitting Where have you been all my life ? 😆 I love your podcast. I’ve got my knitting mojo back! I love being a patron. Thank you so much 💖

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Alison, so glad that you are enjoying the show and thank you for your support!

[@karensorrentino9498]

Their lace workmanship is absolutely stunning. As much as I appreciate the work that goes into the shawls, my favorite is the fence! So creative and beautiful!!!

[@lindamaxsonsheets8295]

Amazing ladies

[@terinaobrien8245]

Love the sisters, lovely, fun and amazingly talented, I’m in awe at their skill - absolutely marvellous!

[@astalabianca5557]

Another wonderfully inspiring episode. Andrea, your explanation of making the sleeve adjustment on Andrew's beautiful sweater is just excellent. You have an amazing gift of explaining things in a concise, easy-to-follow way. It's always a high day when your podcast shows up in my browser. And Andrew's glove/mittens are beautiful. I'm always inspired after watching the two of you. Thank you for all the hard work you put into making the podcast such a joy to watch.

[@lynnanderson2230]

Fantastic! Really enjoyed this especially as we were in Shetland this summer.

[@mabelgoddard5813]

Thank you for your podcast!! Love your skirt,beautiful fabric. Shetland is an inspiration place! Thank you, thank you ❤️👏👏

[@teriadams7398]

The Lord has truly gifted those sisters. Amazing work...true Art, more amazing than a Van Gogh.

[@davettepittman525]

Andrea: l really enjoyed your hymn playing on the old organ. This was a very enjoyable episode. Thank you!

[@KKnits]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. What incredibly beautiful Shetland lace!

[@LincolnshireRose]

Some lovely lace, i have knitted many fine lace shawls myself and can confirm that the cashmere silk yarn can be a bugger to knit. But i much prefer the shetland single yarn myself. Theres a wealth of information here.

[@notaclue822]

You did a great job of altering that shoulder for Andrew Andrea. Thank you for giving us the details. I hope to get that good at making patterns fit me that well one day.

[@hookedonneedles246]

Thank you so much for such a wonderful and insightful episode.

[@Booboonancy]

Wonderful episode. Andrea, your tutorials are so practical and clear, and Andrew, you make me need to up my game ! I also quite enjoy your interviews. Where do you find all these fantastic people ? No lifeline nor stitch markers while lace knitting gives me vertigo 😳

[@kristyann9641]

The Shetland sisters is my favorite interview FK did!😂🥰👍🏼

[@kathryngrant8313]

Andrea thank you for showing your tweed skirt. I have a piece of beautiful tweed I bought in Harris in 2014 that I have been waiting to sew into a skirt until I had the confidence I wouldn’t make a mess of it. Your beautiful result has given me courage. I saw Anne's fence on that trip too!

[@kimberlypenney7216]

Loved the auction really loved you and the organ. Took me back to my grandmas church in Indiana, I was waiting for someone to say all rise for opening of service. I can see why you wish to move to the Shetland islands just so stark beautiful with a restful pristine environment. .

[@gailmendonza6078]

Thank you for an absolutely wonderful episode. I loved everything about this one. Your explanations on upper body modifications were so clear and are going to be very helpful. The highlight was getting to meet Anne and Kathleen and learn about their lace knitting. Simply amazing. I will be going to EYF in 2019 for the first time and I hope I get to meet you both there. ❤️

[@catherinemalcolm8125]

Wow, the praise father,son and holy ghost had me in tears 💕

[@georginabird9354]

what a fantastic podcast , wow! look at those so talented sisters could have watched them for hours both so beautiful and amazing work , could we have another interview another time with them please thank you so much for sharing xx

[@katiebowers8539]

Love your podcasts and have really enjoyed the Shetland Wool Week episodes. One thing I’d ask you to add in the future is to ask your guests about the sweaters they are wearing! I loved Hazel Tindall’s lilac sweater and both sweaters the sisters are wearing are lovely.

[@nicolejosan6364]

Thank you for your ongoing effort The knitted fence is so amazing! And... and congratulations on another finished skirt. Again :) May I suggest you watch a tutorial on how to insert "invisible" zippers into a garment with lining? Meine Meisterin hätte mich umgebracht, wenn ich einen Reißverschluss so eingesetzt hätte.

[@qltygrl3187]

I just recently purchased the yarn and Shetland shawl pattern. I must say it’s a bit intimidating!

[@mariagaldamez2564]

👋 There to the all of you lovely 😊 “ Shetland family “ 💗 👍🏼

[@robyn3349]

Thank you!

[@jomama5186]

Beautiful, wowza!

[@deboraheagles7120]

Well done Andrea on the old organ, what fun! Such a beautiful place (heavy sigh): maybe someday I will make it there, I follow OliveKnits on Instagram, how wonderful to see her here!

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks Deborah, it was a very special church.

[@Ursaminor31]

Thank you !!!!!

[@margiewatkins9076]

I love her fence!!!!!!!

[@shinkohokama7009]

Felicitaciones un bello trabajo disculpen no se Inglés,pero aprecio mucho estas labores que requieren mucho tiempo y paciencia y sobre todo creatividad bendiciones x fomentar tan bellas labores

[@lestatesc]

The Palm Beach Pattern at 43:00 is what we nowadays refer to as Frost Flowers lace :)

[@mmay4121]

I was taught to put dippers in by hand and one should get a better fit as it moulds better to the body.I haven’t tried with invisible zips though.

[@FaithRichFidler]

Well done ladies~! I couldn't help but walk to my back garden and wonder if I could do the same thing with knitting a fence for my back yard. If I'm ever in Shetland .... if your ever in the Hocking Hills.

[@NewJerseyLaura]

Fabulous.

[@cankerbloom9015]

How has it come to this? Stage 4 lockdown in Melbourne and I’m watching knitting videos? The end of the world is nigh

[@patziegler9533]

Fabulous!

[@FruityKnitting]

Thanks Pat

[@patmillett8056]

Everything here was wonderful..but that fence..oh my. I need a fence like that!

[@shebear9251]

Thank you very much for - once again - a great episode! Your segment on shoulder cap shaping just helped me out, I just got stuck there myself. Can you recommend a book in which such details are collected?

[@NinaKeilin]

She Bear I think you would love Shirley Paden’s book on designing sweaters. It is filled with material like this.

[@shebear9251]

Nina Keilin Thank you for your recommendation! I will look into that!

[@trinettelarkin5888]

Andrea, re your work in progress for Andrew, the pattern on the right sleeve (as I saw it on the podcast) was leaning in the wrong direction. If you continue knitting in the round with the sleeves as they are, or appear to be, you will end up with a spoiled garment after all your hard work (Im a perfectionist through and through). I just loved your interview with Kathleen and Ann as it brought back happy memories of a fascinating few days in Kinsale, Ireland, learning lace knitting from these two lovely entertaining, talented ladies (not just in knitting, but also beautiful singers and dancers). "I,'ll take you home again Kathleen"!!! More lace knitting please - my heart cries out for it! Trinette, Killarney, Ireland

[@FruityKnitting]

Hi Trinette, thanks for your concern but the sleeves are knitted exactly the same. Maybe I was holding them up the wrong way but they aren't attached to the body, so all is well.

[@polie74]

Many thanks for replying, I am working on one of marie wallin pattern at the moment, and funny enough, this pattern I asked you about states it has errors in charts magpie would not work out for me on some blocks thought it was me as it's a while iv knitted, but now have thoughts about wrong patterns Thank you

[@merinogreenneedlework111]

I loved this episode and being the first I have seen of Fruity Knitting I will be back. I do have a question about the music. I know the song and have heard it before but can not remember the name of the song and the performer. I have over 200 CD's of celtic music so sorting thru there would be wonderful but the getting down to get them out of their shelf would be painful.

[@mimihealy5046]

Where might I find the pattern and color list for your Jamieson’s of Shetland sweater? I’m deeply fascinated with this pattern and color scheme.