10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SHETLAND WOOL»
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Shetland wool in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
Shetland wool and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Traditional Knitting Patterns, from Scandinavia: The British ...
Nowadays Shetland wool can be purchased in the shops that has been dyed to
match all the colours of the rainbow, but this is comparatively modern, lacking
roots in the traditional story of knitting. The hand knitters of the small island of
Unst, ...
2
The Fairchild Books Dictionary of Textiles
shetland finish / shirley cloth shetland finish 1. A soft nap raised on fabrics made
of shetland wool. 2. Effects resembling 1., but executed on other wools. shetland
lace A black or white bobbin lace made of shetland wool. shetland point lace An
...
3
Wool Encouraged Without Exportation, Or, Practical ...
Part I. Containing Strictures on Appendix No. IV. to a Report Made by a
Committee of the Highland Society, on the Subject of Shetland Wool : Part II.
Containing a Brief History of Wool, and the Nature of the Woollen Manufacture as
Connected ...
4
Recreations in Agriculture, Natural-history, Arts, and ...
Wool, when of a considerable degree of finenefs, is, in general, softer to the feel,
and hair more silky; but to this rule Spanish wool is a singular exception; for it is
always harder than any hair or wool of the same finenefs; and Shetland wool is ...
The quality of the Shetland wool is in general thought to be affected in some
measure bv the pasture on which the sheep are fed. The rocky pasture (which is
generally covered with coarse grass and long heather) produces sheep of a
strong ...
6
The New Annual Register, Or, General Repository of History, ...
As a proof how little the real value of the Shetland wool is known in that country,
your committee thought it advisable to have the following experiment tried. They
directed some of die coarse Shetland stockings, sold at Edinburgh for about 5d.
7
The New Annual Register: Or General Repository of History, ...
6 As a proof how little the real value of the Shetland wool is know'n' in that
country', your committee thought it advisable to have the following experiment
dried. They directe some of themarse Shetland stockiugs, fold at Edinburgh for
about gd.
8
The New Annual Register, Or General Repository of History, ...
As a proof how little the real value of the Shetland wool is known in that country,
your committee thought it advisable to have the following, experiment tried. They
directed some of the coarse Shetland stockings, sold at Edinburgh so? about 5d.
9
The Analytical Review, Or History of Literature, Domestic ...
As a proof how little the real value of the Shetland wool it known in that country,
your committee thought it adviseable to have the following experiment tried. They
directed some of the coarse Shetland stockings, sold at Edinburgh for about 5d.
10
Analytical Review: Or History of Literature, Domestic and ...
4 As a proof how little the real value of the Shetland wool is known in that country,
vour committee thought it adviseable to have the following experiment tried. They
directed some of the coarse Shetland stockings, fold at Edinburgh for about jd.
7 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SHETLAND WOOL»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
Shetland wool is used in the context of the following news items.
Wool week launches in Fair Isle style
Shetland Wool Week has expanded – so much so that it now takes place over nine days rather than seven. It even started before Sunday's official opening, with ... «Shetland Times Online, Oct 14»
A Scottish Yarn: A Knit In Time Saves The Fabric Of Shetland Life
And if you're wearing a local scarf or mittens, chances are it was made out of Shetland wool. Here in Shetland, knitting is not a hobby reserved for grannies or for ... «NPR, Jul 14»
Wool Week hat pattern launched
Emma Miller from the Wool Week co-ordinating committee said: “This will be a great way for visitors and Shetlanders to show their support for Shetland Wool ... «Shetland Times Online, May 14»
Shetland Wool Week
Last month's Shetland Wool Week was deemed a great success by organisers. And now a video celebrating the event which celebrates the native sheep and ... «Shetland Times Online, Nov 13»
Adorable Photographs of Scottish Ponies Wearing Cardigan Sweaters
The outfits were custom-crafted out of Shetland wool by a local knitter named Doreen Brown. shetland-ponies-cardigans3. shetland-ponies-cardigans5. «PetaPixel, Jan 13»
Wool prices should remain good for year ahead, says J&S manager
The price of Shetland wool fell sharply at auction in Bradford earlier this month, with a considerable drop from the “extreme” prices of last year. Premier quality ... «Shetland Times Online, Jan 13»
Native Shetland wool secures protected status
Native Shetland wool is set to secure protected status, following a six-year battle by local crofters and farmers. The wool is to be granted Protected Designation ... «BBC News, Nov 11»
