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Farewell, Fair Isle

Farewell, Fair Isle

Jennifer Daley

I have now departed my home on Fair Isle, and the knitting design studio that I established on Fair Isle.

Farewell, Fair Isle

Jennifer Daley

I have now departed my home on Fair Isle, and the knitting design studio that I established on Fair Isle.

Shetland Wool Week 2023

Shetland Wool Week 2023

Jennifer Daley

It is now the end of another annual Shetland Wool Week, which this year took place from September 23 to October 1, 2023. What fun was had by all!

Shetland Wool Week 2023

Jennifer Daley

It is now the end of another annual Shetland Wool Week, which this year took place from September 23 to October 1, 2023. What fun was had by all!

Ten colorful Fair Isle fisherman keps (or caps or hats) piled atop a table

What Is a Fisherman’s Kep?

Jennifer Daley

A fisherman’s kep is a knitted cap or hat that is often long, conical, and colorful. Handknitted keps were historically worn by fishermen and sailors in many maritime nations. Often...

What Is a Fisherman’s Kep?

Jennifer Daley

A fisherman’s kep is a knitted cap or hat that is often long, conical, and colorful. Handknitted keps were historically worn by fishermen and sailors in many maritime nations. Often...

Three Different Mitten Thumb Techniques

Three Different Mitten Thumb Techniques

Jennifer Daley

Three variations of mittens with a historic Scottish plaid and different thumb techniques. Knit with 100% pure Shetland wool from Jamieson and Smith, on 2.5mm knitting needles.

Three Different Mitten Thumb Techniques

Jennifer Daley

Three variations of mittens with a historic Scottish plaid and different thumb techniques. Knit with 100% pure Shetland wool from Jamieson and Smith, on 2.5mm knitting needles.

17 Fair Isle Inspired Mitten Patterns

17 Fair Isle Inspired Mitten Patterns

Jennifer Daley

I now have these 17 mitten patterns available on my Knitting Jenny website as well as Ravelry. Each pattern book includes about 120 pages, a Design Workbook with templates, and...

17 Fair Isle Inspired Mitten Patterns

Jennifer Daley

I now have these 17 mitten patterns available on my Knitting Jenny website as well as Ravelry. Each pattern book includes about 120 pages, a Design Workbook with templates, and...

Welcome to Knitting Jenny!

Welcome to Knitting Jenny!

Jennifer Daley

Hello, I'm Jennifer Daley. You can call me Jenny. I'd like to welcome you to Knitting Jenny. Thank you for taking the time to visit our website. I clearly remember...

Welcome to Knitting Jenny!

Jennifer Daley

Hello, I'm Jennifer Daley. You can call me Jenny. I'd like to welcome you to Knitting Jenny. Thank you for taking the time to visit our website. I clearly remember...