Knitting Jenny offers textile history, knitting education and events, gifts, and 122 knitting patterns that celebrate creative design and colorful wool heritage.

Knitting Jenny was founded in 2005 by Dr. Jennifer Daley, textile historian and educator, who lived 20 years in the British Isles, including Fair Isle, Shetland Islands, Scotland, the historic namesake of Fair Isle knitting.

Explore our 122 Knitting Patterns

Welcome to The Knitting Jenny Pattern Series with Jennifer Daley!

Fair Isle Inspired Shetland Wool Fisherman’s Keps

Fair Isle Inspired Shetland Wool Fisherman’s Keps

Fair Isle Inspired Shetland Wool Fisherman’s Keps

Icelandic Lopi Wool Knitwear

Icelandic Lopi Wool Knitwear

Icelandic Lopi Wool Knitwear

Knitting Jenny Events

Join Jennifer Daley for a fun and informative day, full of laughter, camaraderie, textile history, and knitting education. She will patiently demonstrate all knitting techniques and skills required for the event. Learn a new technique, or hone an existing skill!

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Bespoke Knitting Events, Workshops, Master Classes, Presentations, and Holidays

Create your own bespoke knitting event with Jennifer Daley! Events can be held at the Knitting Jenny studio in Salina, Kansas; or online via zoom for a more inclusive global audience; or at another venue anywhere worldwide.

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Choose a Knitting Jenny gift!

Specially curated by Jennifer Daley, Knitting Jenny gifts offer innovative treats for the discerning knitter or textile enthusiast.

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Jennifer Daley invites you into her home to share dinner and conversation and, if you like, knitting! Come by yourself or with others. Stay one night or more!

Welcome to The Knitting Hotel in Salina, Kansas, USA

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The Fisherman’s Kep Collection

Long associated with Fair Isle, Shetland Islands, Scotland, fisherman’s keps are hats of conical shape and colorful design. Historically a necessity for survival at sea for sailors and fishermen, keps are today considered an entertaining and interesting way to display a knitter’s skill for design and color.

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