The themes of the sea are frequently represented in Shetland designs. Would you expect anything less from the beautiful but hard-to-reach islands located where the Atlantic Ocean meets the North Sea?

In this fine lace class we’ll look at three distinct stitches, the Cockleshell, the Bird’s Eye, and the Lace Heart. Both stitches require a bit of concentration but are well worth the effort when a traditional Shetland lace shawl is your goal. The Lace Heart stitch, while not a traditional Shetland stitch represents the love many of us have for Shetland lace.

We will be knitting a swatch. It’s not a miniature shawl. It’s just a swatch, knit for the simple joy of creating and allowing you, the student, to practice these fun true lace stitches. I’m a firm believer in swatches - they let you experiment and learn but require less commitment than a full garment.