{"product_id":"gudrun-johnstons-pick-mix-colorplay-with-shetland-wool-october-2026","title":"Gudrun Johnston’s Pick + Mix: Colorplay With Shetland Wool — October 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGudrun Johnston’s Pick + Mix: Colorplay With Shetland Wool\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeacher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gudrun Johnston\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost\u003c\/strong\u003e: $100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen\u003c\/strong\u003e: Saturday, October 31, 10:00am–1:00pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e: Using Gudrun’s latest book, \u003cem\u003eShetland Shades: Stories In Wool\u003c\/em\u003e, as a reference, students will choose their own colorplay adventure. From striping to mosaic knitting to Fair Isle, there are so many ways to explore the way colors interact with each other! You’ll make swatches in class choosing from six different colorplay options. Make one or all six! We’ll also talk about the special properties of Shetland wool and test out some techniques that it’s particularly suited for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGudrun Johnston is a celebrated designer known for her modern yet timeless knitwear, beautifully rooted in her Shetland heritage. Her thoughtful colorwork, elegant constructions, and deep understanding of traditional techniques have made her designs beloved by knitters around the world. She frequently returns to Shetland where she loves spending time with her family in the Westside. In addition to \u003c\/em\u003eGrand Shetland Adventure Knits\u003cem\u003e, she is the author of T\u003c\/em\u003ehe Shetland Trader Books One, Two\u003cem\u003e and \u003c\/em\u003eThree\u003cem\u003e, and \u003c\/em\u003eKnit With Me\u003cem\u003e. Her newest book, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/products\/shetland-shades-stories-in-wool-gudrun-johnston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eShetland Shades: Stories in Wool\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e, was published with Laine on September 24, 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/strong\u003e: Basic knitting skills, including working in the round. Previous experience with stranded knitting is helpful, but not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomework\u003c\/strong\u003e: None.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax number of participants\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials to bring along\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS4 or US3 24” circular needle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou’ll be choosing and purchasing 5 or 6 balls of Jamieson’s of Shetland Spindrift during the class. Our normal class discount (10% off) will apply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease make plans to join us for a special book signing and slide show with Gudrun Johnston on October 30! Find all the details \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/products\/presentation-and-book-signing-with-gudrun-johnston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55050142384341,"sku":"8853430","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/8133\/9605\/files\/Pick.jpg?v=1790282886","url":"https:\/\/spunannarbor.com\/products\/gudrun-johnstons-pick-mix-colorplay-with-shetland-wool-october-2026","provider":"Spun","version":"1.0","type":"link"}