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• Experience life in Shetland through beautiful photography and stories from some of the isles best writers, knitters and craftspeople.

  The Shetland Wool Adventures Journal celebrates Shetlands heritage, creativity, outdoors and adventure and allows you to escape and immerse yourself in Shetlands rugged beauty through high quality photography, walks, stories, interviews and recipes.

  In Volume four we travel to Fair Isle, home of Fair Isle Knitting, and meet some of the talented knitters and entrepreneurs and theres also a brilliant interview with Oliver Henry of Jamieson & Smith. But well also learn aboutthe harsh reality of Shetlands historic knitting industry in a brilliant and thought provoking piece by Laurie Goodlad.

  As always you can look forward to beautiful photography, six knitting patterns by local designers, features, interviews, walks, book reviews, recipes and much more.

  Shetland Wool Adventures Journal volume 3 contains:
  164 pages
  6 knitting patterns by Shetland designers, made in Shetland wool, inspired by our surroundings and reflecting Shetland heritage and knitting traditions
  interesting stories, interviews, walks, recipes and personal insights into the lives of some of Shetlands top knitters and craftspeople plus stunning photography

  Printed in the UK.

• Paperback: 164 pages

  Dimensions: 24 x 17 x 5 cm

  Publisher: Shetland Wool Adventures

• Shetland Wool Adventures is a result of my passion for Shetland heritage, textiles, tourism and the place itself.

  My first encounter with Shetland was in 1999 when I joined a school exchange with Anderson High School and I immediately fell in love with these beautiful isles. In fact so much, that in 2004, after graduating from university, I decided to move here.

  My first job in Shetland was at the Shetland Islands Tourism Information Centre advising visitors on holiday activities and helping them to plan their stay. This was a fantastic hands-on experience where I learned so much about Shetland and local tourism sector.

  Between 2005 and 2008 I worked for VisitScotland as a Marketing Executive for the Shetland area. In 2009, after taking a short break when my son was born, I took on a new challenge when the local government had tasked us with setting up Promote Shetland a destination management organisation with an aim to promote Shetland as a place to visit, live, work and do business with.

  I really enjoyed this job immensely as every day brought something completely different and we were continuously coming up with new innovative ideas for promoting Shetland, as well as developing new products, campaigns and projects.

  I am particularly proud of the 60 North magazine and Shetland Wool Week Annual which I developed and of course Shetland Wool Week which has grown into an internationally acclaimed event which celebrates Shetlands unique textile heritage and rural farming. Amongst other brands or concepts I developed are A Taste of Shetland or Shetland Noir.

  My last job, before deciding to concentrate on Shetland Wool Adventures on a full-time basis, was the Heritage Manager at Shetland Amenity Trust which again was a very interesting role and I was responsible managing and developing the trusts heritage service including the Shetland Museum and Archives. In June 2018 I left this post and embarked on my very own Shetland Wool Adventure.

  What fuels me every single day is the love for Shetland. I have a huge passion for the isles, Shetland wool, heritage, tourism and marketing and I feel very inspired by living here.

  Its a real privilege to be able to live, work and bring up a family in such a wonderful, creative and inspiring place.

  So I hope I can share some of my Shetland passion and inspiration with you and perhaps you might join me on your own Shetland Wool Adventure and discover Shetland for yourself.

  Misa Hay

Description

A luxurious celebration of craft, creativity, adventure and all things Shetland.

Shetland Wool Adventures Volume 4. The fourth volume of the Shetland Wool Adventures Journal is a real treat, inside you’ll travel to Fair Isle and have an opportunity to immerse yourself into island life and follow the rhythm of this magical place. Includes features and interviews with stunning photography.

– 164 pages
– 6 beautifully photographed and illustrated knitting patterns
– Wondrous Colours and Patterns
– Sheep of many colours
– Articles about Shetland wool, knitting, textiles and heritage
– Wool Man Oliver Henry from Jamieson & Smith
– From France to Fair Isle – in conversation with Marie Bruhat
– A trip to Fair Isle with Susan Molloy
– Rachel Challoner, a crofter in Fair Isle

Created and edited by Misa Hay, former editor of 60 North and the Shetland Wool Week Annual. See the about tab for pattern information.

Printed and bound in the UK.

Dimensions:24 17 5 cm