{"title":"Shetland Trader","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGudrun was born in Shetland in the 70’s while her mother, Patricia Johnston, was running the successful knitwear design company, The Shetland Trader.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThirty years later – and now living in the United States – Gudrun has followed in her mother’s footsteps. She has made a name for herself among a new generation of knitwear designers, using the internet to directly interact with an international community of knitters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGudrun revived the use of The Shetland Trader name and publishes a blog under this logo. She has also been published in several prominent magazines online, including Knitty.com, Twist Collective and Knit On The Net.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGudrun often includes aspects of her Shetland heritage in her designs, mostly utilizing traditional lace patterns in a contemporary context.\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shetland-trader-simmer-dim","title":"Shetland Trader - Simmer Dim","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Loop favourite pattern by The Shetland Trader. Approx 99cms across curved edge of shawl and 37cms depth at centre back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials:   Yarn:  350 yards of Fingering weight (4 ply) yarn or almost any other light-weight yarn up to DK weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeedles: 4mm x 80 or 100cm circular needle \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e 6.5mm x 80 or 100cm circular needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStitch Markers and tapestry needle to weave in ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that this pattern is sold as a physical copy; it is not a PDF.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Misc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39894113910992,"sku":"SHTRSIM","price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/9350\/9840\/products\/Simmer_20Dim_20Loop_20London-1526305064.jpg?v=1626167685"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/9350\/9840\/collections\/cat_311.jpg?v=1640609702","url":"https:\/\/loopknitting.com\/en-euddp\/collections\/shetland-trader.oembed","provider":"Loop Knitting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}