Shetland Wool Week 2021 pattern by Wilma Malcolmson.
Wilma writes “Tammy Fraser, my father, was a crofter who worked the land throughout his life. Although this involved long days, difficult times and many struggles, I know that he loved what he did and remember the great pride he had in his achievements. So, just as ‘Katie’s Kep’ is a tribute to my mother and all the knitters like her, ‘Da Crofter’s Kep’ is my way of honouring the people who work the land here in Shetland.”
Wilma’s other patterns can be found here.
Packaged with permission of the SWW Committee.
Skills:
Knitting in the round, two-color stranded knitting, following a chart.
Size:
Small, medium, large.
Included:
Five colors of Jamieson’s Spindrift, 100% Shetland wool - blue (44 g total) OR
Five colors of Jamieson & Smith, 100% Shetland wool - brown (175 g total).
You will need:
Pattern, available here.
Needles and notions: US 1/2.5 mm and US 3/3.25 mm needles for circular knitting or size to achieve gauge.
Stitch marker, tapestry needle.
Hand wash in cold water. Lay flat to dry.
Design by Wilma Malcolmson for Shetland Wool Week 2021
