Shetland Fine Lace - Ep. 64 - Fruity Knitting

Episode 64 is featuring Shetland fine lace knitting at it's best! We have an interview with two Shetland sisters, Anne Eunson and Kathleen Anderson, who were both giving classes in advanced lace knitting during the Shetland Wool Week. In the interview they talk about some of their favourite Shetland lace stitch patterns and how they like to work with them to create amazingly intricate, fine lace shawls. Our guest on Knitters of the World is Marie Greene who goes under the knitwear design name of Olive Knits. We have a few more memories of our time in Shetland to share with you and finally we have a couple of finished projects to show you.

[caroljuniper]

Kathleen and Anne were absolutely lovely - what a brilliant interview - the knitted fence is just sheer genius. Well done for such a great episode.

[MEMORIA]

How brilliant and lovely Anne and Kathleen are! I would love to sit and enjoy a cup of tea with these amazing ladies and watch them knit! I hope the next generation learn this precious art form💖

[kristamas]

No life lines or stitch markers! I think I sat with my mouth open for a good minute. I can see why you enjoyed this interview, these ladies are so funny and I could have listened to them all afternoon. Thanks for the enjoyable episode.

[aroundtheworldfibers]

I was looking for information on Shetland Lace knitting and this video popped up in my feed. Andrea on the organ, wonderfully talented. Anne and Kathleen are so talented, and their lace knitting is absolutely stunning. I remember seeing the knitted fence a few years ago, but can't remember where. Seeing Andrew always brings back lovely memories. So dearly missed. ❤

[paulacarli]

I echo krista3mas comments. I was star stuck while watching them knit with tiny needles, tiny yarns, moving like lightening. A beautiful bond of family members and traditions. Loved every minute of it. I couldn't help but notice how beautiful their hands were while knitting. I keep knitting even though sometimes my hands and wrists hurt at my senior age because I believe it helps to keep my mind going and my hands working. They totally inspired me, thank you for this enjoyable episode.

[CaravelKiwi]

That lovely scenic clip at the end brought me to tears - Fare Thee well, Andrew

[SuiLiF]

I'm loving your videos. I've knitted since I was 7. (I'm now 70) I love knitting lace. Thank you.

[MoniqueArmitage]

I love picking up tips ❤thank you so much for inventing fruity knitting

[operacat]

I attended a class on Lace Knitting given by Anne and Katherine at Shetland Wool Week in ]
so much from them!!! They are very talented, and also very good
teachers.

[joyharmon]

A few things that stood out for me. I love how much more open things are all across Europe & the UK. A church like the one you visited would probably have been locked in the US. Even if it were open with a curator on site, there would have been signs saying don't touch the organ. How much more personal the experience is when you can just walk around in a place like that and enjoy it.
Great shot of the hat on the rocks, showing how the colors were inspired by the landscape!
Wow! That fence is something! I loved the descriptions of the lace patterns. It was so surprising to me that they knit from outside in. I wish I could do something like that, but I don't think I will live long enough to get to that skill level. I think you have to start very young.
You didn't talk about their cardigans. I was so curious because the green one looks like one you knit, only with a different neckline.
Thanks again for a fabulous episode.

[ka]

These women are amazing and inspiring. Nothing short of absolute genius!

[grammieluli]

🎵 Praise God from whom all blessings flow🎵 The beautiful scenery brought me to tears and the music was just perfection. Wonderful podcast...thank you.

[shirleyscott]

Anne and Kathleen are delightful, and so unspoiled. Just imagine -- keeping their world class work in a box under the bed!

[dee]

Rewatching for the Shetland lace. So wonderful to see Andrew again. ❤❤❤ Think of you often as I'm knitting and watching vlogs. Precious memories.

[shirleybeard]

So much invaluable content. Your sleeve adjustment explanation alone is worth my patronage 10 fold. It is my privilege to be able to contribute. Visiting with the beautiful sisters and simply listening to to their voices was magical but then to see the results of their knitting literally took my breath away. And then thinking about the spectacular Shetland coastal scenery. Simply smashing episode. You have outdone yourselves and truly are at the top of the knitting podcast world. We are so fortunate and you contribute so much more than you could ever know. I sincerely hope to be able to meet both of you when I attend Edinburgh Yarn Festival next year so that I can share my feelings about your work in person. Peace and good knitting.

[rhiannonorizaga]

Anne's fence is amazing! I wonder if anyone has tried to knit a trellis? I love all Fruity Knitting episodes, but I really loved this one so I signed up to be a patron today. I'm excited to check out Marie's book of top-down, seamless sweaters (how ideal!) Great job Andrea & Andrew!

[jmichelle]

What an amazing interview with the sisters. Their lace work is amazing!

[helga]

I love the part about knitting Shetland lace. I have made a few scarves myself and it really is not as difficult as Anne and Kathleen said. - Thank you Andrea for the maths on the sleeve cap. I have successfully followed your instructions for a jumper for my son. Thank you, I have learned so much in Fruity Knitting ❤

[ppjctotoro]

Beautiful scenery from Shetland, the view of those sharp cliffs in the Extreme Knitting segment was breathtaking.

[KoriEmerson]

Oh dear... my husband is not going to be happy that I have something new to binge watch . Thank you !!!