Shetland Trader Chats Episode Four

Episode 4 of Shetland Trader Chats includes:
In depth look at 3 of the designs from Shetland Trader Book Three- Vair, Soorik and Bunaberry.
Vair KAL
Original knitted kids dress from 1970s
Simply Shetland Q1 Kit
Test Knit Call for Audrey in Unst Vest- ETA: I have closed this test call now as I have had lots of applications!
My Ravelry: www.ravelry.co....
My Instagram: / gudrunjohnston
Simply Shetland Instagram: / simply_shetland
Simply Shetland Website: simplyshetland...
Sign up to my newsletter: eepurl.com/ggVkrT
Other channels mentioned in this episode:
/ @thewoollythistle
/ @annasjosvard
/ @needlesatthereadypodcast
/ fibertrek
Knitting Pattern Links:
Shetland Trader Book Three Collection on Ravelry:
www.ravelry.co...
Vair Sweater: www.ravelry.co...
Soorik Smock: www.ravelry.co...
Bunaberry Pullover (the one I am wearing in the video): www.ravelry.co...
Lizzie Pinafore (kids lace dress): www.ravelry.co...
Audrey In Unst (this is the cardigan- the vest version isn't out yet): www.ravelry.co...
Other Links:
Mugs + Earrings: / goldenearthdesigns
The Golden Thread Book: bookshop.org/p...
Up Helly Aa festival: www.shetland.o...
Stores with Simply Shetland Q1 Kits (I have only linked to stores that have it active on their site)
The Woolly Thistle: thewoollythist...
Jimmy Beans Wool: 7yrieaxdgyt5ho...
Stitch Source: www.stitchsour...
The Websters: yarnatwebsters...
Cream City Yarns: www.creamcityy...

[@ssharpe9869]

Thanks Gudrun. I really enjoy listening and knitting while you blether about SImply Shetland and The Shetland Trader. Stay warm = and woolly!

[@rosemarynewman8716]

Lovely episode. I am currently knitting your Yol Moorie hat - beret version. I love that you are on KZbin.

[@jaie5623]

The arm hole shaping on the sleeveless jumper is amazing. Love the little girl dress!

[@astridrobitaille4409]

SO grateful to you for starting a podcast! I've adored every episode! Thank you for all the hard work you put in to turn out this cozy, informative podcast!

[@nanjarful]

So very happy to see you here on KZbin regularly. I often turn my mind to the previous generation and your themes from the past interest me so much.

[@AdventurerKnits]

That little dress and the fact that you now have it…that takes very kind and thoughtful people. Very thoughtful 🥰🥰🥰

[@lisadriscoll6264]

I love hearing people reference the Isle of Skye. We have dear friends who live in Staffin and we were fortunate to visit and stay with them for 5 days. We had a true locals tour and experience. Anne Frost of I Thought I Knew How podcast introduced me to Up Helly Aa celebration and now I want to experience it first hand. As a fellow MA resident, also living in an old house, built in 1917, I understand the challenges of heating, stay warm!

[@bags-by-carol]

I am so enjoying your episodes - thanks for sharing your life, beautiful home, inspiration, and woolly projects with us all. ❤

[@ChristinaLjungsvik]

Thank you Gudrun for another lovely episode. I have just recieved your book The Shetland Trader 3 and I am so excited about the designs and the stories. So looking forward to knitting Vair together with u and other knitters. Take care❤️

[@daniellejohnson3364]

Great episode! I love that book too, haven’t quite finished it yet. So glad to see you at the festival last weekend & that I was able to get the mitten and hat kits 😊

[@Trine_dk]

Thank you so much for sharing the colour scheme for the Brown Vair 🙏 Unfortunately I will not be able to attend the knitalong this time, but I will for sure knit the Brown Vair later this year 😍

[@christijones7814]

A KAL for the Vair sweater sounds fun. I would be looking for a color scheme of gray as main color with blues, black and white or cream for accent colors. Looking forward to your next episode. ❤

[@judithburke3637]

Thank you Gudrun I loved knitting vair already knitted Audrey in fact I’ve knitted a lot of your patterns and all turned out beautifully I think j&s is my favourite yarn it feels similar to Roman Scottish 4 ply discontinued years ago but another wonderful yarn for fairisle loving your podcast very natural bye for now x

[@deirdreschlunegger9867]

Please write the pattern for the child’s dress. It is precious!!!! I LOVE your chat. It is my new favorite!

[@PaulaSimoes67]

Thank you! Love from Lisbon ❤

[@Fripperies3]

I made the lily for my barnebarn she looks so cute in it. It was great to use up the ends of other projects.

[@idaelbk3419]

Really enjoy your podcast, very interesting :) I am in love with the sweater behind you ❤ Will you ever consider making a pattern for it? Can’t wait to cast on the Audrey vest 😄

[@Meredith36]

What beautifully stunning designs. What a talented family! Happy knitting 💚🧶🩷

[@nomadicgenes8064]

Loving your podcast - thank you. Ann from Caprine Cottage has also mentioned your podcast 🙂.

[@BrendaBeckett-ob8wf]

Another great episode! I have wanted an adult Lizzie Pinafore since I saw the pattern. And I want to knit Vair. I would definitely join a Vair KAL.

[@CathConnolly]

Love the idea of knit along thanks So many ideas thx

[@raphaele4561]

Thank you so much ! I adore your podcast, watched it while I was knitting my porty sweater.🧡🧡🧡

[@catnapper3923]

What a beautiful piece that child’s jumper is! I’m excited about your Audrey vest. Onward and thanks!

[@RonnaMcNamara-e3g]

Loving this podcast. Another wonderful episode. Thank you Gudrun!

[@asg2833]

I am in for the Vair Knitalong! I have been wanting to make it since a long time!

[@maureenlehman139]

I can’t tell you how much I enjoy your podcast❤. If I could knit with only one yarn, it would definitely be Jamison and Smith. I just finished Northdale hat. What a gorgeous pattern. I can’t wait to make those mittens.

[@jeaninegunn4118]

I loved listening to The Golden Thread and recommend her other book The Secret Lives of Colour.

[@bgbaltuth]

It is so so great tohear about the beautiful knits and your recreations. I love the pinafores . So exciting. I have so much knitting to do. Wool sails on a Viking long boat! So is orange your favorite color? ❤🧶

[@bethanyharrington8432]

Thank you for creating these videos (and all your patterns!). I find your "chats" inspiring me to think of what pattern I might want to cast on next in Jamieson's yarn after I finish my Riggies Cardi- which I have finally started this week despite wanting to knit in since seeing it when you released it!

[@carol-anneandreetti9641]

Lovely podcast, thank you and all the items are beautiful and so nice to hear of memories of your mum and family. 😊

[@atorres8760]

The Vair is beautiful. Maybe I should knit it. What’s another WIP 😂. I would love to work with all those beautiful colors behind you. I think I’m off to find a book.

[@JanLucas-k1n]

I love all the colors you are wearing today so warm and classic and cozy.

[@sheilajudd588]

Thanks for lunchtime entertainment and really interesting podcasts. My Shetland Trader 3 arrived yesterday, and it looks fasinating. Some interesting patterns to try. Sx

[@nancyjohnson6211]

Thank you! This was so interesting and I will recommend your podcast to friends!

[@lisadriscoll6264]

I bought the Soorik pattern in June 2023 and have been intimidated. I definitely want to cast on this year.

[@AdventurerKnits]

I’m so enjoying this series! So fascinating. I saw a Viking fire celebration in a PBS documentary I think called “Molly & Me”. It’s such a sweet documentary and shows so many parts of Shetland. The Audrey vest is definitely on my radar!

[@cassandras3465]

I love the podcast! It’s so interesting to hear about Shetland, I would love to know more about traditional Shetland lace knitting, is lace typically just used in shawls or also in garments? Thanks!

[@glendabathgate4036]

sorry to hear about the pipes it was minus six in edinburgh this morning at six am am normally not up and out so early but my daughter in law started a new job at 7am and she s from Thailand so a lovely quiet wee soul and I didn’t like the idea of her waiting on bus it’s only ten min drive but boy am I tired now bearing in mind71 next month so ticking on Love ur episodes thank you

[@annetteslade6045]

I have had yarn for Vair in my stash, justing waiting and a KAL would be great for me to get it on the needles.

[@Fripperies3]

Where did your sweater rack from? I think it’s great and have been looking for one.

[@KatarzynaSzmigiel-Rawska]

Could you please also propose a set of cold colours for Vair - cold blue, grey, pink, smth else but cold and not pastel. I would love to join KAL in making this design in JofSh, size three, in cold shades. That would be very helpful. I cannot see the colours with my own eyes in Poland, and I am partly colour-blind, so it is almost impossible to make a good choice. Thank you :)

[@knotyeolde.susannah]

I've just purchased another great book you may be interested in ... The Golden Fleece by Esther Rutter ❤

[@MichelleLewis-nc8zv]

Golden earth has nothing on their website or on Etsy. 😏. Does she only sell at fairs?

[@Babsknits]

Love your podcast, Gudrun, but quite a lot of noise coming through. I will continue to watch and subscribe, but the noise is hard on my nerves.

[@caprinecottage]

Another joyful episode! Looking forward to the Vair KAL even though I have no idea how I will fit it in. 🤎