Shetland Trader

Get ready for an unprecedented blend of groovy 70s silhouettes, classic Shetland colourwork, and contemporary design elements; think of bold outlines and shapes which feature intricate, time-honoured Fair Isle motifs. The Shetland Trader, Book 3: Heritage contains 11 patterns (7 garments and 4 accessories) by Shetland-born knitwear designer Gudrun Johnston, including a first for Pom Pom Press: dresses!

We at Pom Pom Press are honoured to publish the third instalment of The Shetland Trader series which celebrates Gudrun’s geographical and familial roots. The designs not only incorporate the traditional Shetland knitting techniques and motifs Gudrun has helped to popularise internationally, but also represent a throwback to the made-to-order knitwear business run in the 1970s by Patricia Johnston, Gudrun’s mother, which operated as The Shetland Trader. Exclusively for The Shetland Trader, Book Three, Gudrun has selected some of her mother’s best-loved designs and updated them for twenty-first century knitters. Use these patterns to create Shetland-chic ensembles as well as heirloom pieces impervious to time.

Sizing Details

Vair (colourwork and Razor Shell lace pullover) 10 sizes; finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 81.5 – 149cm– to be worn with to 0-2.5cm negative ease

Maywick (Razor Shell lace pullover)10 sizes; finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 81.5 – 149cm to be worn with approx 2.5-5cm negative ease

Bunaberry (pullover with colourwork sleeves) 10 sizes; finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 82 – 156.5cm – to be worn with to 0-2.5cm negative ease

Willapund (vest) 10 sizes; finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 81.5 – 149cm – to be worn with to 0-2.5cm positive ease

Soorik (smock) 8 sizes; under bust circumference: 82 – 148cm – to be worn with to 5-10cm positive ease at under bust

Elsk (colourwork dress) 10 sizes, finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 82 – 156.5cm – to be worn with to 0-2.5cm negative ease

Hjarta (Razor Shell lace dress) 10 sizes, finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 82 – 156.5cm – to be worn with to 0-2.5cm negative ease

Vatna (shawl) one size; wingspan: approx 134cm, Depth: 67cm

Smora (colourwork beret and beanie) Beret (Beanie); one size each, finished circumference at brim: 46.5cm for both versions

Snaraness (lace headscarf) one size; wingspan: approx 70.5cm, Depth: 35.5cm

Tarra (shawl) one size; wingspan: approx 140.5cm, Depth: 30cm