Shetland Fine Lace

Shetland Fine Lace is a unique traditional craft practiced in the Shetland islands by skilled crafts people. The lace is knitted from single ply Shetland yarn which is so fine that you can pull a wedding shawl through a golden ring. This short documentary was commissioned by Shetland Museum and Arcives and produced and directed by Dave Hammond and Karen Emslie

[@saraopie3677]

I knitted my first and only shawl using cobweb shetland yarn, 30 years ago and it will be passed down to my daughter. It was challenging, enjoyable and I hope to knit another one day.

[@chilloften]

They are beautiful. I am fascinated with lace knitting, absolutely fascinated. The multitudes of patterns for lace are infinite, who know?. I did not.

[@dulciemidwinter1925]

I would love to see Princess Katherine wearing something made of this lace. What a wonderful way to exhibit the skill of these knitters to the world. She promotes British designers so well and hopefully she will do so with this amazingly beautiful lace.

[@jayneskl]

This is completely fascinating. I have knitted for nearly 40 years, but this is far beyond anything I can do. I retired about 6 months ago; I've done some lace knitting. I think this will be one of my retirement projects.

[@peachesfireside178]

Kathy Jaynes have you got your project going?

[@littleidiot153]

There are beautiful books available. 👍

[@TheSuzberry]

I would start with larger needles and yarn until I get the pattern, then go for real lace.

[@lisbetbruel8382]

There is so much out there you will go down a rabbit hole!! See you down there !!! I’ve been fascinated by them for 10 years and have knitted over 20!!

[@biancaamaya5883]

⁸PRECIOSAS SEÑORITAS !!! QUÉ GRAN TEJIDO !!! UNA VERDADERA OBRA DE ARTE !!! MUCHAS GRACIAS POR SU VÍDEO !!!!!

[@Lucky7Wolfin]

What is most interesting to me is the footage of the fishermen at the 4.00 mark. Second from the right (without a hat) is my grandfather. As he died before I was born this would be as close as I could ever come to interact with him.

[@DAYBROK3]

Lucky7Wolfin wow cool

[@runawayneedlered7518]

wow, that is amazing and special

[@DebiSunset]

did you expect to see him here?

[@hannahmcintosh5343]

Fab video. My great granny was a Shetland knitter. Lovely to hear the accents in the video. The craft of knitting is coming back into fashion in the young generation, here's hoping that the industry in Shetland can thrive in years to come.

[@cindimams4394]

Oh wow! This is the most beautiful lace I’ve ever saw. True works of art and I hope the tradition never ends.

[@ditzyrose700]

I want to learn how to make such beautiful knitted lace for my friends and family! I'll keep making my lumpy socks and sweaters until my hands can make art like this!

[@barkers16]

Absolutely love this video! Always wanted to try making lace and this video gave me the confidence to try and make a chuppah for my wedding. I got a lovely handspun 2 ply yarn on holiday and got the needles along with a pattern and am ready to start. Thanks for making this video, it’s been brilliant!!

[@rosethorne9155]

I'm a crocheter from California. Thank you for sharing this fascinating video about such an intricate craft and art! And the yarn is so lovely!

[@ginafarokhmanesh3821]

Amazing. This is true artwork. Please don't ever let this tradition die.

[@downtime86stars17]

It's making a resurgence. There are Facebook groups entirely devoted to handspinning the gossamer yarns and knitting the lace, and new books about Shetland Lace knitting have been published during the past few years.

[@grumpynanny7402]

My nan knitted me a wedding ring shawl as part of my wedding gift. Both my children were christened in it. Over it was a cashmere and silk blanket. With I had not lent it to a member of my family now.

[@gardenglory6624]

Narrator is Mary Blance. LOVELY. excellent video, thank you so much.

[@daphnewho]

Wowww 😲. Amazing work of art. Very inspiring to watch. Thank you for sharing.

[@tom23578]

Such a wonderful heritage: beautiful, wearable art born out of necessity but flowered through love, imagination and creativity. Hats off to those who keep this art form alive; passing it on to future generations.

[@user-bj1dq7zh4o]

Thank you for this highly interesting documentary. I find it captivating how women have used their artistic and handicrafting skills to create these items to wear, love and cherish. One detail caught my attention, the trick of pulling a wedding gift scarf through a wedding ring. This criteria was known in Haapsalu (Estonia) as well for their woollen shawls. Knitting Haapsalu shawls is being revived again and worth a visit on-line.

[@thomashubbell8612]

I have ordered from Jamieson's several times. Beautiful yarns of highest quality and very helpful staff.

[@Spinkamer]

Wonderfull video - every spinner and knitter should see this! Thanks eversomuch for uploading this to youtube ;-))

[@fc4660]

Wonderful documentary. I love to hear the Shetland lilt and what talented knitters

[@bonchance9241]

such a beautiful way of speech

[@mccwild]

What a great video. I feel at peace watching it, and the knitting and commentary are fascinating! Thanks for making such a lovely video.

[@karenlee6501]

What a wonderful video. So interesting. Such beautiful and fine and so intricate in design. How wonderful to keep the beautiful traditions going and sharing them with us. Thank you so much.

[@bluebird7962]

Jamieson and Smith are the ONLY place to get original Shetland wool. I have used them for years and nothing surpasses it for quality. Their 1 ply yarn mentioned in the video is superb and a joy to work with.

[@peachesfireside178]

Thank you for this information. I have not started knitting this type of lace YET!

[@lizgriffith6361]

This is exactly the comment I was searching for. Thanks sooooo much!

[@janesusannaennis3423]

Thanks for this, I love doing Shetland Lace. Have been to Shetland Wool Week twice.

[@downtime86stars17]

Ooh, I'm jealous...

[@juliaclay8484]

@@downtime86stars17 me too. I would love to go this year if it is on!

[@glenisthomas2681]

A delightful and well done presentation. Thank you.

[@naghammega4032]

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[@juliaclay8484]

Fascinating video. Love it! I am trying to make a Shetland Cobweb scarf and this has given me the encouragement to keep going. Wonderful xxx

[@LMKpoppy79]

What a fantastic video. Thanks to whoever made this. Beautiful.

[@FaerieDust]

I've only just started knitting, but I'm looking forward to learning these techniques - the lace is just exquisite, there's nothing quite like it! I hate to see traditional crafts get lost to time, it's wonderful to see a renewed interest. Seeing this makes me want to reconnect with my own extended family - one of my maternal aunts is an absolute master, but she's losing her eyesight and I'm pretty much the only one of my generation in my family who has any interest in learning... I just need to re-learn the language first 😬

[@duarteshelia]

I enjoyed this video very much. Thank you

[@imalikconnor]

Enjoyed this film very much. Thank you for sharing.

[@bonchance9241]

i would buy Shetland Lace right now it is so Beautiful God Bless everyone

[@romysrealm]

I have been processing different fleece varieties by hand here in the US into yarn I craft with. There was a little bag of fleece quite full of what is labeled Shetland I was given. Can this be the same variety? The lady who sent it so me also lives in the US. It is dark rich brown and not like the other fleeces I have done...very soft as well. I am doing this all by hand including the use of a spindle. I found myself to be quite good at it, surprisingly. I can make lace with crochet but just began to knit. After watching your video, I will try to spin the Shetland fine enough to make lace. Wearing lace has come back into the mainstream here. Thank you most expressly for posting this historical video.

[@sandrastreifel6452]

The way the narrator pronounces “pattrens” reminds me so much of my Granny who bequeathed me her love of needlework!

[@ddgamble2199]

Oh, well done, everyone. Thank you so much. I knit lace, and to see the works my ancestors did was astounding. Thank you, also, for identifying the music. What was that beautiful purple flower at 6:14? Your friend in the love of knitting.

[@theresarts-xx5vf]

Beautifully done.

[@Marny5580]

Wonderful video - and sure makes me what to be sitting next to a knitter who is showing me, as I sit wide-eyed and envious. Perhaps the knitter would let me touch and/or hold the yarn, while I'm watching.

[@Fraususemil]

That was really interestingw information and nice music. And aaaw how I love the accent! :)

[@cheritamd7406]

I enjoyed this very much! Thanks for posting :-)

[@redredwine1277]

Awesome❗Thanks for sharing🌹

[@bertiliamlins]

Beautiful!

[@kdukumati1919]

Mwatch

[@diannbruce9542]

Oh my ! I need Shetland sheep !

[@nunnu43]

lovely, fantastic work.

[@charlotteowsley3045]

Great demo! Thank you !

[@le9186]

With this speed, these ladies can make one sweater per day

[@dianetaillon9875]

I wanted to scream when I saw that this was made 9 years ago

[@BoBo-ti6jh]

Works of art. I would frame and hang one in my home. Exquisite is too mild a term for the work presented.

[@animegirlmania]

this was a very enjoyable learning experiance

[@frederiquecouture3924]

Merci beaucoup pour votre vidéo.

[@le9186]

It would take me a .....life time to finish one like that

[@marianneknapp4846]

Lovely 🌹💕🌹😊

[@ZZmsz]

Fascinating!

[@teceyS3]

Fabulous !

[@lbrowning2543]

I thought the wool for Shetland lace came from the neck fibers that were hand harvested. Is that true, or is that only kept on the Island.

[@SeareanMoon]

that was very interesting!

[@lindamontefu6599]

Amazing!

[@bethkolle1]

Winnie Balfour said ‘hand spun’ exactly like a Norwegian from Trøndelag would say it! With a tiny dip into the letter ‘I’ just before the ‘n’ in ‘ spun’. I’d love to know if her relatives came from Trøndelag. I’ve never heard a native speaker of English use that diphthong before the ‘n’ like that.

[@musiclover123389]

i love this :)

[@personalexperience3637]

The Finest ! Knit three together was mentioned but does anyone have the pattern for the 'zigzag' ? Thanks

[@carlyspitaleri8963]

Beautiful

[@ХядиЧемборзова-м5ь]

Спасибо за видео,хотелось бы схемы ,интересуюсь вязанием.

[@gabbyferreira4786]

How do I get that zig zag pattern

[@personalexperience3637]

P.S. How many stitches are cast on for a traditional wedding ring shawl?

[@jaynechandler902]

Who is the young (red headed) designer or the sparkly red Shetland lace slouchy hat that appeared in this video?

[@PrettyGoodLookin]

What is the Shetland Lace used for ? I don't get it.

[@downtime86stars17]

Shawls, stoles, wearable items. They are surprisingly warm, considering how delicate they are. I've seen the lace patterns knitted into blankets and even dresses. It isn't lace like you usually see which is stitched onto the edge of a blouse or skirt or something; the entire item is the lace.

[@watchgoose]

Orenburg lace from Russia is very fine also.

[@MarEsther4]

Por favor podrían publicar patrones para pode hacer esas maravillas

[@claudiareginateixeira1825]

What lovely video! Keep my adress and please share others if possible! Thanks a lot!

[@annoyingnessbeginswithme5698]

Does anyone know the stitch pattern for the thumbnail?

[@downtime86stars17]

I think it's the Peerie Bead and Diamond pattern. It looks very much like one in the book "A Legacy of Shetland Lace."

[@ЛЮБАШАЛЮБОВЬ-к1ж]

...шикарно. но ОЧЕНЬ нужен перевод!!!

[@nbenefiel]

I LOVE fiber

[@rigpiguk]

Wonder how many viewers were busy googling the word moorit? LOL

[@Khamomil]

I think a circular lace shawl made with Shetland cobweb yarn would be wonderful atop a round table but only used for decoration.

[@perjus]

Nice accent.

[@rubygray7749]

Or, pull a shawl through a wedding ring ...

[@lalalole5311]

ص࣡ل اٰلله۟مۘ وۥسۜلمۘ وۥباٰرڪ عࣖلىۧے نۨبيۧنۨاٰ مۘحۡمۘد وۥاٰله۟ وۥص࣡حۡبه۟ وۥمۘنۨ اٰتبعࣖ ه۟ديۧه۟ اٰلىۧے يۧوۥمۘ يۧبعࣖثٛوۥنۨ