Journal

Using layered narratives within her Ebb-stanes design, Niela connects her home in the Shetland landscape with the experience of her relatives during the Partition of India.

Several of our versatile pieces are well suited to be worn all year, as part of a system of layers. But our Saand holiday jumper has become so...

Twilight is back. In Shetland, at this time of year, the days quickly begin to lengthen.

This summer I have found myself reacting by gravitating towards the most primitive of processes and materials: hand-spinning yarn.

What do you call the brilliantly simple garments that you throw around your shoulders? While thinking about the word hap, we discovered a surprising history behind the word shawl. 

Shetland's future in knitting: Niela Nell Kalra writes for the Shetland Wool Week Annual on V&A Dundee's inspiring project for young people.

Shetland at V&A Dundee: Niela Nell Kalra works with Shetland’s young designers.

Shetland Wool Week 2016 Programme launch & booking Useful dates Membership of Shetland Wool Week (£25) - available from 29th April* 2016 Shetland Wool Week Programme - released...

A pattern inspired by Nielanell and Fair Isle knitting I am absolutely delighted, and very touched, that American knitwear designer Julia Farwell-Clay has named a new pattern after...

This year during Shetland Wool Week we ran another full programme of classes in Hoswick - 'Hoswick Wool Week'! We welcomed so many lovely, interesting people from all...