{"product_id":"grand-shetland-adventure-knits-isbn-9781800924505","title":"Grand Shetland Adventure Knits","description":"\u003cb\u003e‘Come along with us. Witness the landscape. Meet the people. And knit. Knit yourself a grand adventure!’ Mary Jane Mucklestone and Gudrun Johnston\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDiscover the magic of Shetland through 14 stunning knitting patterns, and take a journey across the islands that inspired them.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoin best-selling knitwear designers Mary Jane Mucklestone and Gudrun Johnston for a true Shetland adventure! Their first co-authored book \u003ci\u003eGrand Shetland Adventure Knits\u003c\/i\u003e is a love letter to these fascinating islands, their nature, traditions and people. It features 14 inspiring patterns for confident knitters that are perfect for a trip to Shetland: from cozy socks and hats to colorwork sweaters. Inside you’ll find:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wide range of \u003cb\u003e14 wearable, practical garments\u003c\/b\u003e designed for layering, warmth, and comfort. With a balance of relaxed pieces and more intricate knits, this collection offers both ease and challenge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach pattern includes \u003cb\u003eclear instructions and knitting charts\u003c\/b\u003e provided where needed for colorwork and lace motifs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cb\u003ecomprehensive techniques section\u003c\/b\u003e at the start covers all the essential techniques needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe designs are \u003cb\u003erooted in Shetland tradition but infused with the designers’ modern sensibility\u003c\/b\u003e, making them ideal for both everyday wear and special occasions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a book to return to again and again – for the knits, the stories and the inspiration. With its blend of timeless design and personal connection to place, Grand Shetland Adventure Knits brings the gregarious spirit of the islands into every stitch.Mary Jane Mucklestone is a knitwear designer, teacher and author of several knitting books who is based in Maine, US. She has a varied background in art and textiles earning a BFA in Printmaking from Pratt Institute, studying fashion at Parsons School of Design and Textiles and Historic Costume at the University of Washington. Her work has been featured in publications like Vogue Knitting, Interweave Knits and various books, including \u003ci\u003eFair Isle Weekend, \u003c\/i\u003ealso published by Laine.\u003cbr\u003eMary Jane specializes in Fair Isle knitting, also called stranded knitting. With her friend Gudrun Johnston, they host popular, once in a lifetime trips to Shetland and together they have co-authored \u003ci\u003eGrand Shetland Adventure Knits\u003c\/i\u003e, originally published through Laine Publishing, as she is endlessly enchanted and inspired by Shetland's windswept isles.\u003cbr\u003eFind Mary Jane on Instagram @mjmucklestone and at www.MaryJaneMucklestone.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGudrun Johnston is a Shetland-born knitwear designer currently based in Massachusetts, US, who is well-known for her accessible modern-day patterns that are greatly inspired by her heritage. She frequently returns to Shetland, where she loves spending time with her family on the Westside. Find Gudrun on Instagram @gudrunjohnston","brand":"Search Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233204318437,"sku":"NP9781800924505","price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/grand-shetland-adventure-knits-isbn-9781800924505","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}