Shetland is a knitter’s paradise. This small group of islands between Scotland and Norway is home to a rich craft tradition. Plan a trip to Shetland and visit exquisite textile museums, meet the unique Shetland sheep and of course, stock up on beautiful Shetland yarns.
Shetland Museum & Archives
Located in Lerwick (Shetland’s capital), Shetland Museum and Archives is an award-winning museum with a fantastic textile collection. Learn about the history of knitting in Shetland, and take a tour through an impressive array of traditional knitted garments and the tools used to make them.
Shetland Textile Museum
Housed in the Böd of Gremista (an old fisherman’s shelter), the Shetland Textile Museum contains a collection of over 700 items, including Fairisle and lace knitting, knitwear, handwoven rugs, tools, tweed, and works by contemporary Shetland designers and makers.
Jamieson’s of Shetland
You can’t leave Shetland without buying some yarn to add to your stash. Head to Jamieson’s of Shetland, a fifth-generation family-owned business specializing in unique, colorful hand-knitting yarns, as well as traditional sweaters, blankets, and more. All the yarns are made from the wool of the native Shetland sheep and will keep you super cozy on your travels in the Northern Isles!