I hand knit a Victorian Shetland Lace shawl (and it took ✨forever✨) 

Download and play Woodoku today: tds-woodoku.onelink.me/NTcF/ls4qg76i Have you ever knit a shetland lace shawl? Would you consider making one? (I thought it was super fun!)

WOW! Those Shetland shawls were a vital source of income. There is a knitting revival going on in the Shetland Islands and they are making those wedding ring shawls again, so the extra fine yarn IS available. If I find the documentaries I'll post them to you.

I have been knitting Shetland lace shawls for about 20 years. I ADORE making and using these beauties.

I made a christening shawl for my grandson in a similar pattern with 1 ply cobweb shetland yarn. Drove me nuts but glad I did it. 3 babies been baptised in it so far!! ❤

I watched a Shetland knitting video here on youtube a feew weeks ago, and it shows a couple of SHetland knitters passing their finished shawl through a wedding band. Fully legit. Apparently, as I learned in the documentary, they did the borders so they did not have to cast on and off.

The matilla is a traditional Catholic headcovering for women, which some Catholics still wear. I've been wanting to make my own for Church and this shetland lace shawl turned out great! Traditionally, black is for married women and white is for the unmarried.

So beautiful and delicate. The yarn doesn’t look recycled at all, but it’s thrifty a price compared to Shetland yarn. I just recently watched a documentary here on RU-vid about Shetland. It featured bits from another documentary from the 60’s with two elderly knitters. They don’t knit continental nor English, but a modified, sort of Continental style. They sat there by lantern light knitting these spectacular patterns. The speed they did, it was easily 200+ stitches per minute. The Shetland knitters did it all. They would get wool from the neck of a sheep as it is the softest. They carded it and spun it on tiny spinning wheel, and then it was time to knit. They could easily finish a shawl in an evening. It was mesmerizing. I’m still trying to learn Continental but I’m not sure if I can get it to where it is even, not too tight, not too loose. Nevertheless, whichever style I knit, I will knit up some lace! You have inspired me to expand my horizons in fiber arts. Thank you so much! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

I was watching a video a couple months ago about Shetland knitters in around the 40 or 50s, with original video from the time. Those women knit so fast you can hardly see it! Like the movement of a bee's wings! And walking around doing it that fast seems impossible, but they were doing it. The shawl knitters were incredible. They were so dedicated to making them because they brought in better money to support their family, as tourists were happy to pay a higher rate to have a special piece from their visit.

Im very happy that the sweater im knitting has a very simple 5 stitch lace pattern of ssk, yo, k, yo,ssk with three rows between each and its only on the sleeves

You knit beautifully x I've knitted these shawls, like my Mum and Grannies before me, for our babies. I'm so glad that you and others are keeping the traditional patterns alive. Greetings from Scotland.

Absolutely stunning! That is definitely an heirloom piece if I've ever seen one. I hope you gets lots of wear and joy from it for many many years. Lacework is SO hard on the hands and this is just beyond delicate

That shawl is STUNNING 😍 my mum used to knit alot of different shawls and she made a baby shawl whilst i was pregnant with my daughter using uk 2ply yarn, its so fine and ao beautiful and that is exactly how she blocked her shawls...pinned to the floor ❤

I knitted a lace weight pi shawl for my wedding a few years ago. Even though I was married in February and it was still quite warm (I'm in the antipodes) it was remarkably useful in just keeping the chill off when the sunset and incredibly beautiful. I let my kids use it in their dress ups (as I'm not ever really going to use it again) and my daughter regularly wears it like a mantilla. It's also made several appearences in theatre plays and it always gets compliments. And I'll raise your 60,000 stitches to 175,680 stitches, as I just figured out how many stitches on a tempurature blanket that I am knitting for my eldest's 21st birthday at the end of this year.... talk about a garter stitch grind!!!!

Lady between engineering, the channel, and these projects I dont know how you manage the time. (Seriously, tell me the secret pls 😢)

Beautiful shawl indeed! In Russia, we have traditional Orenburg downy shawls. Orenburg is an old city situated on the border of European and Asian parts of Russia by the Urals mountains. Winters are frosty and snowy there. The downy shawls they make from goat down are warm yet lacy and beautiful, very much like those Shetland shawls you show in the video.

Greetings from the SHETLAND SHEEPDOG Cooper, the best breed ever. To get this pup was the best decision in my life. 😊 I've just finished knitting a gorgeous scarf with this pattern, it's called "peacock feather" in my country.

The fact that most Shetland knittters would react around 200 stitches a minute while doing something this intricate is insane

I always loved knitting lace shawls, I also use circulars for straight pieces. And I will knit forwards and backwards on pieces to avoid turning. I felt like it was really meditative to just fall into the knitting and counting of stitches and worry about nothing while watching the pattern come out. Unfortunately I don't have a reason to wear them so they are all stored in ziplock bags to keep moths away and in a bin. I did pull one out for my daughter and she loves it. So maybe they will get a new life. I have been wanting to pick up knitting again. Time will tell if I have time.

This is beautiful. Only after you were playing with the lace and shadows that I realized, veils would have been quite useful as a way to reduce sun glare when they didn't have sunglasses!

Honestly, the only thing I can think when I see your reveal is just how fetching this piece is! What an amazing recreation and ode to Ada!

The shawl came out absolutely beautiful!

So Impressed. Looks great! Knitting a shetland lace shawl is in my one day to do list.

They say a true Shetland Shawl can slide through the maker's wedding ring! My wedding band is a size 4 1/2! Can you even imagine 😮!

Guurl the amount of video's you are pumping out is amazing! Thank you so much for the wonderful video's. I look forward to them every single time. Your hard work is greatly appreciated

You have this gift for somehow making things seem like an incredible achievement of skill and yet also like something I could accomplish. Fantastic work as always!

Gorgeous! Seeing it blocked must have been so rewarding. I don't think I could do it.

Such a beautiful shawl! So delicate! Love the images of blocking the shawl!

I love making shetland shawls. You can use any cobweb yarn doesn't have to be shetland specific.

It looked so small for a shawl before you blocked it! The end result is fantastic :)

Wow, it really grew a lot with blocking! It looks really pretty.

We enjoyed the project, too. That was a dramatic reveal after blocking.

That is stunningly beautiful and I'm so impressed. Also, totally amazed that doing 25,000 stitches in a week didn't leave you with an RSI. My wrists hurt just thinking about it!

That sweater with the reversed images is lovely. And the other black/white/grey, too! Really gorgeous.

👀👀👀👀👀 wow. That is phenomenal work! Well done. Absolutely stunning. Congratulations on finishing such a marvelous piece and congratulations on finishing the last piece of your ensemble!

Oh my goodness!! Amazing!! It looks perfect!! The transformation after blocking took my breath away! I’ve been thinking about knitting a Shetland lace shawl, but a little intimidated as well. But you’ve inspired me!

Oh my that shawl is just beautiful!!

Ada would be so proud of you.

I used to knit and had learned just the basic stitch that made it possible to make a small delicate blanket for my 4 year old granddaughter to cover with while she watched tv. It took over 77,000 stitches to make it and I was so proud. But this made a that you knitted is exquisitely made. I am glad i happened across this video.

This is so unbelievably stunning! The glow from you as you wear it says it all. Wow! Wow! Wow! Thanks for sharing.

It's stunning! Well done.

1:09 The pattern from the 1842 book is very beautiful. It's lucky to find that book. 2:08 250 stitches knit on is very wide.

Great work! I seen a lot of comments about looking for good and traditional pattern for Shetland lace 😊 Let me recommend Sharon Miller ❤️ Her patterns are amazing and 100% authentic to the original Shetland lace! I’m knitting her Princess Shawl, I’m at month 8 but I’m only just finishing the border, it’s about 214.000 stitches and then the body 🥹 but it’s super fun! And there is Passion for lace, Monique, she is also amazing and she also sales real Shetland yarn and beautiful patterns. In my opinion the finer the yarn is the most valuable the work is.

What a beautiful shawl. I have been following you for a long while now and is amazing all the different types of fiber arts you have done. Also love that you make iteks you plan on wearing. I love how your channel has progressed. Thank you for bringing all these techniques and the old books to our attention

Wow, I would love to be able to do that someday. Thank you for sharing.

wowowow!!🤩 absolutely gorgeous! congratulations on a super exquisite shawl!!😊 tfs!

I owned a small one for years. They're very warm.

WOW! I'm always impressed by your skill, but this is beyond anything so far! Ada Lovelace is a hero of mine too, and I love that portrait of her. For you to knit that mantilla is absolutely incredible!

Shetland lace with black yarn. It's beautiful. You go girl!

Cashmere! It is beautiful.

Did you see the video on RU-vid I think from British Pathe maybe in the 50s or 60s? The Shetland shawls these women knit were so fine you could pass the whole shawl through a wedding ring

Wow, it's absolutely stunning! Well done! Thanks for sharing the whole Victorian journey too :)

I learned ( am learning ) how to knit just for stuff like this!!! Amazing.

Omg that is so beautiful! Shetland shawls really are exquisite pieces of art. I think id like to try making one in the future since lace is the easiest knitting technique ive learned so far - but id be lying if i said it wasn't also intimidating as hell 😅

Beautiful 💕 Here we see the importance of blocking!

Wow, stunning, really looks like a labour of love

I've been wanting to knit some Shetland lace but never wanted to add on the border. Love your shawl.

Wowee this is beautiful!!! Pretty ambitious to use black yarn

Wooooooooow. Literally I just said it like that out loud as I watched you block the points. This is absolutely incredible. I am in awe of you, your patience, your talent, your creative drive - just WOW

The shawl is absolutely spectacular ❤

I think I would lose all will to live about two hours into that project

Absolutely beautiful! Great job!

It turned out quite lovely.

Truly exceptionally beautiful!!!

That is incredibly beautiful!

So much work and what talent. Thank you!

Absolutely beautiful!!

It's way way way too beautiful😍😍😍❤❤❤

Доброго времени суток 🙏♥️! На вас одето очень обалденное изделие😇👍👏🙏♥️

Gorgeous work. The blocking helped to show all your beautiful stitching...60,000 stitches worth.

That's just gorgeous!

Wow. That is the most gorgeous shawl I’ve seen. It’s absolutely beautiful.

SO beautiful 🎉

This is an unbelievable amount of work! It looks gorgeous and so happy that you got to finish off your 1840s costume with such an impressive topper :)

So bloody beautiful!!!!!!!!

Absolutely stunning!

Jamison’s carry the 1 ply yarn but they say it’s not quite as fine as the original Shetland lace wool. And you can look them up on RU-vid. I’m not sure but I think they sell some of the Shetland lace patterns or a book of patterns. I’m not sure which.

It's stunning! It amazes me how very fine your work is. Also knowing engineers it doesn't surprise me in the least that you did the math!

Very beautiful

It turned out lovely, and seeing the piece with your dress was priceless.

Congratulations on your lovely mantilla! I love complicated lace patterns so I appreciate how difficult and fulfilling it was to complete your project.

I am hyperventilating!! Get out!!!! Gorgeous!!!

Wow. Simply amazing!!

Very beautiful!

Amazing ! 🤩

This is magnificent!

Incredible ❤

That is beautiful!! 🖤

Absolutely lovely. I love your work.

Beautiful work! 🌸

Absolutely gorgeous! I'm wowed.

Beautiful!

Gorgeous! 🖤

Gorgeous! Congratulations! ❤

Absolutely stunning

That is stunning, fantastic effort!

That shawl is stunning. Phenomenal work. I have a doll sized shawl in this style and it is a work of art.

This turned out absolutely beautiful!

Beautiful ❤😊

Omg so beautiful! I love it so much. Great job.

Such a gorgeous shawl.