Knitting Jenny offers textile history, knitting education, special events, and an extensive library of 127 knitting patterns that honor the rich traditions of wool craftsmanship.

Dr. Jennifer Daley, textile historian and knitwear designer, founded Knitting Jenny in 2005 to celebrate creative wool heritage. Many of her knitwear collections were crafted in her textile design studio in Fair Isle, Shetland Islands, Scotland, the historic namesake of Fair Isle knitting.

Explore our 127 Knitting Patterns

Welcome to The Knitting Jenny Pattern Series with Jennifer Daley!

Fair Isle Inspired Shetland Wool Fisherman’s Kep Knitting Patterns

Fair Isle Inspired Shetland Wool Fisherman’s Kep Knitting Patterns

Fair Isle Inspired Shetland Wool Fisherman’s Kep Knitting Patterns

Icelandic Lopi Wool Knitting Patterns

Icelandic Lopi Wool Knitting Patterns

Icelandic Lopi Wool Knitting Patterns

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!

Knitting books, greeting cards, knitting tools, and gift cards!

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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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