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Visit our blog for all the latest Wool Week news we also hope to share knitting inspiration, heritage stories and general updates from life in Shetland.

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10th October 2024

2024 Merchandise

The official 2024 SWW merchandise is now available online.

10th October 2024

2024 Woolly Round Up

And just like that, another Shetland Wool Week is over! And what an incredible one 2024 has been.

10th October 2024

2025 Dates

The dates for 2025 are Sunday 28 Sept – Saturday 4 October.

29th September 2024

What a fantastic Wool Week Welcome to kick off ShetlandWoolWeek 2024! The Islesburgh Toories were out in full force, with so many stunning colours and designs. It was wonderful to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones too.

24th September 2024

On the countdown to Shetland Wool Week 2024

We're on the countdown to SWW 2024 with the event set to kick off on Sunday 29th September!

5th September 2024

Pre-orders for SWW Annual Volume 10 are live!

We are delighted to announce that we are now taking pre-orders for the 10th edition of our Shetland Wool Week Annual - we are thrilled to celebrate this milestone, marking a decade of honouring Shetland’s wool and rich textile heritage.

21st August 2024

SWW 2024 – Tickets still available

There is still a good range of classes, talks, tours and experiences available during Shetland Wool Week.

19th August 2024

Catching up with the Doulls

We caught up with this year's patrons, the Doull family, to ask them about their involvement with the Flock Book, life on the farm and how the design came about for the Islesburgh Toorie.

24th July 2024

SWW tickets are on sale now!

Tickets for this year’s Shetland Wool Week event are now on sale on our new Shetland Wool Week Box Office

11th July 2024

SWW Programme 2024

2024 Members & Supporters – you’ve got mail!

3rd June 2024

SWW Membership 2024

We are offering two types of membership again this year, with the focus on benefits to you as well as helping to support the future of Shetland Wool Week.

26th April 2024

2024 patron and hat pattern announced

In a break from tradition, this year’s patron accolade has been presented to Addie and Margaret Doull from Islesburgh Farm in Northmavine

25th March 2024

We need your help!

This year will mark the 10th volume of our Shetland Wool Week Annual. We know the Annual has a loyal following around the world (thank you!) and we would love to find out how many of you have knitted patterns from the various publications, and what they have meant to you.

12th March 2024

Shining a light on Ann Harriet Pottinger this International Women’s Day

One of many unsung, hard-working Shetland women who made a difference to their community and family.

12th March 2024

New book of Shetland Fine Lace Knitting launched

A new publication, ‘Shetland Fine Lace Knitting – Recreating patterns from the past’ by Shetland Museum’s textiles curator, Carol Christiansen, has launched this week.

30th January 2024

Up Helly Aa 2024

Shetland Woollen Co designed and made beautiful blue squad cloaks for the Jarl Squad in the 2024 Up Helly Aa event.

8th January 2024

NEW – Buggiflooer Mitts Pattern

It’s a new year – and we have a new pattern for you to kickstart your knitting projects for 2024!

28th November 2023

Winter offer and knitting inspiration from Shetland

Winter is upon us - it’s time to wrap up in our cosiest knitwear and embrace the elements.

30th October 2023

SWW 2023 Online Survey

To help with our planning for 2024 we would really appreciate it if you could spare a few minutes of your time to complete our survey.

24th October 2023

Now for sale online – A Sheep’s Diet SWW Merchandise

Shop our range of exclusive 2023 SWW merchandise

24th October 2023

Woolly round up and dates for 2024

And just like that, another Shetland Wool Week is over. We had the best time and it was so good to be back to full strength in person once more!

21st September 2023

SWW Talks

We still have some tickets available for our late afternoon and evening talks. This year they are taking place in Mareel’s auditorium to give us extra capacity.

19th September 2023

The Official SWW Makers’ Market 2023

Taking place on Saturday 30 September from 10am to 4pm at the Anderson High School.

12th September 2023

Still time to get involved with Shetland Wool Week

The countdown to our annual Shetland Wool Week festival has begun...

24th August 2023

SWW Annual 2023, Volume 9 Pre-orders

Pre-orders for SWW Annual 2023 are now open!

17th August 2023

New Events Added to Programme

We have added some new events and additional classes to our programme for SWW 2023. See below for more information on the new offerings.

4th July 2023

Tickets Still Available

There are still lots of fantastic events and experiences during Shetland Wool Week which have tickets available. Below we have separated out the events into different sections to make it easier to see what is still on offer.

27th June 2023

A reminder!

A reminder to you all that tickets for this year’s Shetland Wool Week event go live today (Tuesday 27 June) at 15.00 (BST) via the Box Office

24th June 2023

SWW 2023 ticket sales information

We’re on the countdown to the opening of ticket sales for Shetland Wool Week 2023.

19th June 2023

SWW 2023 Programme announced to members

SWW 2023 Members - you've got mail!

30th May 2023

SWW Membership 2023

We are delighted to announce that SWW Membership is now live!

2nd May 2023

In conversation with our new patron, Alison Rendall

We caught up with Alison to congratulate her and ask her about her love of knitting and the inspiration behind the Buggiflooer design.

1st May 2023

Celebrating the Buggiflooer Beanie launch

What a buzz we had on Friday evening at the launch event of the new Shetland Week Patron Alison Rendall and her beautiful Buggiflooer Beanie!

28th April 2023

2023 patron and nature inspired hat pattern announced

Patron for 2023 has been named today as Shetland-based nurse and talented Fair Isle knitter, Alison Rendall

18th April 2023

We have exciting news!

Announcing this year’s Shetland Wool Week patron and their hat pattern at a launch event

21st February 2023

SWW event news, special SALE, and general woolly goodness

We can’t believe that we’re already in February.

21st February 2023

Local knitwear designer to curate the fourteenth Shetland Wool Week

Renowned local knitwear designer, Donna Smith.

6th December 2022

Festive mitts pattern and knitting circles

Well, we can’t believe we’re into December already. This year seems to have gone in a blink.

14th November 2022

SWW in pictures

30th September 2022

Dates for SWW 2023

The dates for next year's Shetland Wool Week have been announced.

27th September 2022

And we’re off…..

Shetland Wool Week is now in full swing - it’s fantastic to feel the SWW buzz.

25th August 2022

Are you ready for the Shetland Wool Week Annual Volume 8?

Now taking orders for the bumper new edition of the SWW Annual.

24th August 2022

A Focus On: Tours and Experiences

Experience the many wonders of the Shetland landscapes.

22nd August 2022

A Focus On: Design, Dressing and Display

The impacts we can make both at the start and the end of our projects.

18th August 2022

A Focus on Fair Isle

Classes that focus on or use traditional Fair Isle knitting.

17th August 2022

A Focus on Lace

We are taking some time to highlight some options.

16th August 2022

Tickets still available

There are still plenty of tickets available for this year’s Casting on Shetland Wool Week.

2nd August 2022

Casting on Shetland Wool Week Programme Announced

At long last the wait is over!

5th July 2022

Some key info and dates for your diary

A quick update for those of you who are intending to attend this year’s SWW in person.

28th June 2022

Bonnie Isle Hat Pattern Launch at Shetland Museum

We were thrilled to be able to launch Linda Shearer’s Bonnie Isle Hat at the Shetland Museum.

9th June 2022

2022 Patron and Maritime Themed Hat Pattern Launched

Patron for 2022 has been named today as Whalsay knitter, Linda Shearer.

24th May 2022

May Shetland Wool Week Newsletter

An update on some things here at Shetland Wool Week.

28th March 2022

Casting on Shetland Wool Week 2022

Spring is in the air in Shetland, and we have news!

8th February 2022

2021 Annual Film Series

2021 Annual Film Series featuring some of this year’s designers.

6th December 2021

Winter Projects

Well what a winter wonderland Shetland turned into last week.

25th September 2021

A Virtual Welcome to SWW 2021

First day of Virtual Shetland Wool Week 2021

1st September 2021

Membership for Virtual SWW & Pre-Orders for SWW Annual Volume 7

We’re kicking off the month with exciting details

23rd August 2021

Save the date: Membership and pre-orders for SWW Annual

We are able to share some of our plans.

29th June 2021

Happy midsummer to you all!

Summer seems to have crept up on us in Shetland.

16th April 2021

SWW 2021 hat pattern and celebratory pack launch

Winter seemed to forget the ‘spring memo’ in Shetland.

9th March 2021

SWW 2021 announcement

Shetland Wool Week 2021 is cancelled.

18th November 2020

Winter – wool, patterns and inspiration

Welcome to our November blog.

3rd November 2020

Taking a closer look at the Bosie Gloves

Steph Boardman tells us why she loves her job.

4th October 2020

Shetland’s ‘Sunday Teas’

Food will always play a major part in any festival

26th September 2020

Shetland Wool Week 2020 went virtual

Thank you to everyone who joined our online event.

1st September 2020

Are you ready for the Shetland Wool Week Annual 2020, Volume Six?

We are now taking pre-orders for the Shetland Wool Week Annual 2020.

11th August 2020

INSPIRED BY SHETLAND’S HISTORICAL TEXTILES

Launch of this beautiful Fair Isle Shetland jumper.

21st May 2020

The simple things

How quickly the world changes.

13th April 2020

Shetland Wool Week 2020 cancelled

It is with great regret that we announce the news.

27th March 2020

Shetland Wool Week 2020 Patron and Hat Pattern launched!

Patron named as Shetland knitwear designer, Wilma Malcolmson.

17th March 2020

SWW 2020 update: March 17

Shetland Amenity Trust closed to the public until further notice.

17th December 2019

That festive feeling …

The island is looking beautiful.

26th September 2019

Countdown to Shetland Wool Week 2019!

We’re just days away from celebrating our tenth Shetland Wool Week.

25th September 2019

Get involved in SWW Fair Isle Friday (4th October)

Raising the profile of Fair Isle design and Shetland’s textile heritage.

21st August 2019

Competition: Your Wool Week Stories

Stories from the people who have been part of Wool Week over the years.

10th July 2019

Summer update and new classes announced

A warm and woolly welcome to July!

18th May 2019

Thank You!

To everyone for their support and patience today.

9th May 2019

Shetland Wool Week 2019 Programme Launched

It’s nearly launch time for the Shetland Wool Week programme!

29th April 2019

Tickets go live on Sat 18 May

We will send through more details on how to access the programme.

29th March 2019

SWW Membership 2019 now live!

Your generosity is important to us.

20th March 2019

Introducing the Roadside Beanie and SWW Patron Oliver Henry

Oliver has worked with Shetland wool for 52 years.

5th March 2019

Seasons of the Shetland Crofter Competition!

Photographs or stories that capture life as a crofter.

19th December 2018

Shetland Winter

We’re getting in the festive spirit.

17th May 2017

Tickets still available to 2017 events

We had a record number of sales.

15th May 2017

SWW 2017 Little Box Office Update

A reminder to all those planning to join us.

SWW News

29th September 2024

About last night!

24th September 2024

On the countdown to Shetland Wool Week 2024

We're on the countdown to SWW 2024 with the event set to kick off on Sunday 29th September!

5th September 2024

Pre-orders for SWW Annual Volume 10 are live!

21st August 2024

SWW 2024 – Tickets still available

There is still a good range of classes, talks, tours and experiences available during Shetland Wool Week.

19th August 2024

Catching up with the Doulls

We caught up with this year's patrons, the Doull family, to ask them about their involvement with the Flock Book, life on the farm and how the design came about for the Islesburgh Toorie.

24th July 2024

SWW tickets are on sale now!

Tickets for this year’s Shetland Wool Week event are now on sale on our new Shetland Wool Week Box Office

11th July 2024

SWW Programme 2024

2024 Members & Supporters – you’ve got mail!

3rd June 2024

SWW Membership 2024

We are offering two types of membership again this year, with the focus on benefits to you as well as helping to support the future of Shetland Wool Week.

26th April 2024

2024 patron and hat pattern announced

In a break from tradition, this year’s patron accolade has been presented to Addie and Margaret Doull from Islesburgh Farm in Northmavine

25th March 2024

We need your help!

12th March 2024

New book of Shetland Fine Lace Knitting launched

A new publication, ‘Shetland Fine Lace Knitting – Recreating patterns from the past’ by Shetland Museum’s textiles curator, Carol Christiansen, has launched this week.

30th January 2024

Up Helly Aa 2024

Shetland Woollen Co designed and made beautiful blue squad cloaks for the Jarl Squad in the 2024 Up Helly Aa event.

28th November 2023

Winter offer and knitting inspiration from Shetland

Winter is upon us - it’s time to wrap up in our cosiest knitwear and embrace the elements.

30th October 2023

SWW 2023 Online Survey

To help with our planning for 2024 we would really appreciate it if you could spare a few minutes of your time to complete our survey.

24th October 2023

Now for sale online – A Sheep’s Diet SWW Merchandise

Shop our range of exclusive 2023 SWW merchandise

24th October 2023

Woolly round up and dates for 2024

And just like that, another Shetland Wool Week is over. We had the best time and it was so good to be back to full strength in person once more!

21st September 2023

SWW Talks

We still have some tickets available for our late afternoon and evening talks. This year they are taking place in Mareel’s auditorium to give us extra capacity.

19th September 2023

The Official SWW Makers’ Market 2023

Taking place on Saturday 30 September from 10am to 4pm at the Anderson High School.

12th September 2023

Still time to get involved with Shetland Wool Week

The countdown to our annual Shetland Wool Week festival has begun...

24th August 2023

SWW Annual 2023, Volume 9 Pre-orders

Pre-orders for SWW Annual 2023 are now open!

17th August 2023

New Events Added to Programme

We have added some new events and additional classes to our programme for SWW 2023. See below for more information on the new offerings.

4th July 2023

Tickets Still Available

27th June 2023

A reminder!

A reminder to you all that tickets for this year’s Shetland Wool Week event go live today (Tuesday 27 June) at 15.00 (BST) via the Box Office

24th June 2023

SWW 2023 ticket sales information

We’re on the countdown to the opening of ticket sales for Shetland Wool Week 2023.

19th June 2023

SWW 2023 Programme announced to members

SWW 2023 Members - you've got mail!

30th May 2023

SWW Membership 2023

We are delighted to announce that SWW Membership is now live!

2nd May 2023

In conversation with our new patron, Alison Rendall

We caught up with Alison to congratulate her and ask her about her love of knitting and the inspiration behind the Buggiflooer design.

1st May 2023

Celebrating the Buggiflooer Beanie launch

What a buzz we had on Friday evening at the launch event of the new Shetland Week Patron Alison Rendall and her beautiful Buggiflooer Beanie!

28th April 2023

2023 patron and nature inspired hat pattern announced

Patron for 2023 has been named today as Shetland-based nurse and talented Fair Isle knitter, Alison Rendall

18th April 2023

We have exciting news!

Announcing this year’s Shetland Wool Week patron and their hat pattern at a launch event

21st February 2023

SWW event news, special SALE, and general woolly goodness

We can’t believe that we’re already in February.

21st February 2023

Local knitwear designer to curate the fourteenth Shetland Wool Week

Renowned local knitwear designer, Donna Smith.

14th November 2022

SWW in pictures

30th September 2022

Dates for SWW 2023

The dates for next year's Shetland Wool Week have been announced.

27th September 2022

And we’re off…..

Shetland Wool Week is now in full swing - it’s fantastic to feel the SWW buzz.

25th August 2022

Are you ready for the Shetland Wool Week Annual Volume 8?

Now taking orders for the bumper new edition of the SWW Annual.

16th August 2022

Tickets still available

There are still plenty of tickets available for this year’s Casting on Shetland Wool Week.

2nd August 2022

Casting on Shetland Wool Week Programme Announced

At long last the wait is over!

5th July 2022

Some key info and dates for your diary

A quick update for those of you who are intending to attend this year’s SWW in person.

28th June 2022

Bonnie Isle Hat Pattern Launch at Shetland Museum

We were thrilled to be able to launch Linda Shearer’s Bonnie Isle Hat at the Shetland Museum.

9th June 2022

2022 Patron and Maritime Themed Hat Pattern Launched

Patron for 2022 has been named today as Whalsay knitter, Linda Shearer.

24th May 2022

May Shetland Wool Week Newsletter

An update on some things here at Shetland Wool Week.

28th March 2022

Casting on Shetland Wool Week 2022

Spring is in the air in Shetland, and we have news!

8th February 2022

2021 Annual Film Series

2021 Annual Film Series featuring some of this year’s designers.

25th September 2021

A Virtual Welcome to SWW 2021

First day of Virtual Shetland Wool Week 2021

1st September 2021

Membership for Virtual SWW & Pre-Orders for SWW Annual Volume 7

We’re kicking off the month with exciting details

23rd August 2021

Save the date: Membership and pre-orders for SWW Annual

We are able to share some of our plans.

16th April 2021

SWW 2021 hat pattern and celebratory pack launch

Winter seemed to forget the ‘spring memo’ in Shetland.

9th March 2021

SWW 2021 announcement

Shetland Wool Week 2021 is cancelled.

26th September 2020

Shetland Wool Week 2020 went virtual

Thank you to everyone who joined our online event.

1st September 2020

Are you ready for the Shetland Wool Week Annual 2020, Volume Six?

We are now taking pre-orders for the Shetland Wool Week Annual 2020.

13th April 2020

Shetland Wool Week 2020 cancelled

It is with great regret that we announce the news.

27th March 2020

Shetland Wool Week 2020 Patron and Hat Pattern launched!

Patron named as Shetland knitwear designer, Wilma Malcolmson.

17th March 2020

SWW 2020 update: March 17

Shetland Amenity Trust closed to the public until further notice.

26th September 2019

Countdown to Shetland Wool Week 2019!

We’re just days away from celebrating our tenth Shetland Wool Week.

25th September 2019

Get involved in SWW Fair Isle Friday (4th October)

Raising the profile of Fair Isle design and Shetland’s textile heritage.

21st August 2019

Competition: Your Wool Week Stories

Stories from the people who have been part of Wool Week over the years.

10th July 2019

Summer update and new classes announced

A warm and woolly welcome to July!

18th May 2019

Thank You!

To everyone for their support and patience today.

9th May 2019

Shetland Wool Week 2019 Programme Launched

It’s nearly launch time for the Shetland Wool Week programme!

29th April 2019

Tickets go live on Sat 18 May

We will send through more details on how to access the programme.

29th March 2019

SWW Membership 2019 now live!

Your generosity is important to us.

20th March 2019

Introducing the Roadside Beanie and SWW Patron Oliver Henry

Oliver has worked with Shetland wool for 52 years.

5th March 2019

Seasons of the Shetland Crofter Competition!

Photographs or stories that capture life as a crofter.

17th May 2017

Tickets still available to 2017 events

We had a record number of sales.

15th May 2017

SWW 2017 Little Box Office Update

A reminder to all those planning to join us.

How to Wool Week

21st August 2024

SWW 2024 – Tickets still available

There is still a good range of classes, talks, tours and experiences available during Shetland Wool Week.

24th July 2024

SWW tickets are on sale now!

Tickets for this year’s Shetland Wool Week event are now on sale on our new Shetland Wool Week Box Office

11th July 2024

SWW Programme 2024

2024 Members & Supporters – you’ve got mail!

3rd June 2024

SWW Membership 2024

We are offering two types of membership again this year, with the focus on benefits to you as well as helping to support the future of Shetland Wool Week.

26th April 2024

2024 patron and hat pattern announced

In a break from tradition, this year’s patron accolade has been presented to Addie and Margaret Doull from Islesburgh Farm in Northmavine

25th March 2024

We need your help!

19th September 2023

The Official SWW Makers’ Market 2023

Taking place on Saturday 30 September from 10am to 4pm at the Anderson High School.

4th July 2023

Tickets Still Available

27th June 2023

A reminder!

A reminder to you all that tickets for this year’s Shetland Wool Week event go live today (Tuesday 27 June) at 15.00 (BST) via the Box Office

24th June 2023

SWW 2023 ticket sales information

We’re on the countdown to the opening of ticket sales for Shetland Wool Week 2023.

19th June 2023

SWW 2023 Programme announced to members

SWW 2023 Members - you've got mail!

30th May 2023

SWW Membership 2023

We are delighted to announce that SWW Membership is now live!

24th August 2022

A Focus On: Tours and Experiences

Experience the many wonders of the Shetland landscapes.

Shetland Yarn, Knitting and Inspiration

5th September 2024

Pre-orders for SWW Annual Volume 10 are live!

26th April 2024

2024 patron and hat pattern announced

In a break from tradition, this year’s patron accolade has been presented to Addie and Margaret Doull from Islesburgh Farm in Northmavine

30th January 2024

Up Helly Aa 2024

Shetland Woollen Co designed and made beautiful blue squad cloaks for the Jarl Squad in the 2024 Up Helly Aa event.

8th January 2024

NEW – Buggiflooer Mitts Pattern

It’s a new year – and we have a new pattern for you to kickstart your knitting projects for 2024!

28th November 2023

Winter offer and knitting inspiration from Shetland

Winter is upon us - it’s time to wrap up in our cosiest knitwear and embrace the elements.

1st May 2023

Celebrating the Buggiflooer Beanie launch

What a buzz we had on Friday evening at the launch event of the new Shetland Week Patron Alison Rendall and her beautiful Buggiflooer Beanie!

6th December 2022

Festive mitts pattern and knitting circles

Well, we can’t believe we’re into December already. This year seems to have gone in a blink.

14th November 2022

SWW in pictures

25th August 2022

Are you ready for the Shetland Wool Week Annual Volume 8?

Now taking orders for the bumper new edition of the SWW Annual.

22nd August 2022

A Focus On: Design, Dressing and Display

The impacts we can make both at the start and the end of our projects.

17th August 2022

A Focus on Lace

We are taking some time to highlight some options.

8th February 2022

2021 Annual Film Series

2021 Annual Film Series featuring some of this year’s designers.

6th December 2021

Winter Projects

Well what a winter wonderland Shetland turned into last week.

29th June 2021

Happy midsummer to you all!

Summer seems to have crept up on us in Shetland.

18th November 2020

Winter – wool, patterns and inspiration

Welcome to our November blog.

3rd November 2020

Taking a closer look at the Bosie Gloves

Steph Boardman tells us why she loves her job.

21st May 2020

The simple things

How quickly the world changes.

Culture & Heritage

29th September 2024

About last night!

26th April 2024

2024 patron and hat pattern announced

In a break from tradition, this year’s patron accolade has been presented to Addie and Margaret Doull from Islesburgh Farm in Northmavine

12th March 2024

Shining a light on Ann Harriet Pottinger this International Women’s Day

One of many unsung, hard-working Shetland women who made a difference to their community and family.

30th January 2024

Up Helly Aa 2024

Shetland Woollen Co designed and made beautiful blue squad cloaks for the Jarl Squad in the 2024 Up Helly Aa event.

11th August 2020

INSPIRED BY SHETLAND’S HISTORICAL TEXTILES

Launch of this beautiful Fair Isle Shetland jumper.

17th December 2019

That festive feeling …

The island is looking beautiful.

5th March 2019

Seasons of the Shetland Crofter Competition!

Photographs or stories that capture life as a crofter.

Life in Shetland

19th August 2024

Catching up with the Doulls

We caught up with this year's patrons, the Doull family, to ask them about their involvement with the Flock Book, life on the farm and how the design came about for the Islesburgh Toorie.

26th April 2024