Elizabeth Johnston

Elizabeth Johnston

is a Shetland spinner and knitter. She learned much of her craft as a child, observing and learning from family and friends. She uses these age-old skills, handed down through generations, to turn Shetland fleece into beautiful soft yarns and knitted Fair Isle and lace items in her business, Shetland Handspun.


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Discover the Classic Shetland Hap

Learn about a Shetland lace knitting tradition and download a pattern to knit a beautiful hap.

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