Shetland Trader, Book 3: Heritage (Gudrun Johnston)

In the most recent installment of her Shetland Trader series, Gudrun Johnston explores the very roots of her knitting heritage: the made-to-order knitwear business run in the 1970s by Patricia Johnston, Gudrun’s mother, which operated as The Shetland Trader.

Through archival research and a network of family, friends, and fiber enthusiasts, Gudrun has unearthed some of her mother’s best-loved designs and updated them for contemporary knitters. This collection contains 11 patterns that investigate the traditions and fabrics we pass on to those we love, and the stories and wishes worked into every stitch.