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A wolf in sheep’s clothing (Toby’s coat)

By: Kate Davies Designs January 13, 2013January 13, 2013

beasties, fairisle, knitting, Shetlanddesign, dog coat, dog jacket, Jamieson and Smith, knitting, rams and yowes, Sandra Manson, Shetland Woolbrokers, Toby's Coat29 Comments

I’m really pleased to be able to release another sheepy pattern! This design is a collaboration between myself and the wonderful Sandra Manson of Jamieson and Smith. As you can see, this cute canine coat features the same charts as my Sheepheid and Rams and Yowes designs, but the pattern is all Sandra’s. It was…

Knit Real Shetland

By: Kate Davies Designs October 17, 2011October 17, 2011

design, knitting, Shetland, writingdesign, Jamieson and Smith, Knit Real Shetland, knitting, Shetland, Shetland Woolbrokers, writing23 Comments

Hurrah! Hard copies of Knit Real Shetland are now available to buy from Jamieson & Smith – with free UK shipping! A digital version, for those who prefer it, will also soon be available. It was a real honour to be asked to write the introduction to this book, celebrating 65 years of Jamieson &…

knitterly things

(Tom takes a wee break from knitterly things in the Unst Bus Shelter.) As you may have guessed, I was occupied with a few knitterly things while visiting Shetland. I can’t really talk about these yet, unfortunately, but hopefully it will be worth the wait. I can say, though, that I met some truly lovely…