Gudrun johnston patterns designers gudrun johnston. Louise has written a blog post focusing on gudrun s hap patterns here plus other designers. The book of haps is now available for preorder, to be shipped in early june. Joyfully, i betook myself to purl soho and purchased blue, gold and two other colors, downloaded gudruns popular hap shawl pattern, hansel, and was off to the races. A second dathan hap kate davies pattern from a grabbag of shetland wool, february 10. The book of haps kate davies from nevada and finland to reykjavik, and burra isle, the patterns in these pages are as distinctive. The grey shawl pdf knitted shawls, lace knitting patterns. Kate davies designs, the book of haps breien, breiwerk. Her pattern for hansel the half version of the hap shawl really appealed to me knitting the shetland hap shawl had been on my wish list for a long time and id looked at a few different options. Another modern hap inspired pattern is the northmavine hap by kate davies from her colours of shetland book, again knit in jumper weight, this shawl has aspects of a traditional shawl in a modern.
The first half explores the history and construction of haps including the difference in usage, over time, of the terms hap and shawl both on shetland and more widely. I made my shetland hap shawl while working alongside the the shetland hap shawl with gudrun johnston which is a class on craftsy. This is a pattern for a full sized version of a traditional shetland hap shawl. The book of hapsjoin kate davies, jen arnallculliford, and a host of renowned designers as they introduce you to the wonderful world of haps. Gudrun discusses needle, yarn and color choices and gets you started with the shawls twostitch caston and garterstitch center. There are five sweater patterns, a cardigan and three accessories using a range of yarn weights the sweaters and cardigan come in a wide range of adult sizes. Photo by george boe heres a excerpt from deborah helds article the shetland hap. Hansel full version pattern by gudrun johnston knitting. It starts off with a garter stitch square then picking up the stitches to make a lace border.
The timeless hap the shetland trader by gudrun durham. Gudrun johnsons lovely hansel pattern is available in a full and half hap version as well as in a craftsy class. To the point that i will need to do a repair on the neck edge where it has frayed due to over use. Back in february i started a hap kal on my ravely group. Because if im going traditional shetland shawl, it should be from the source. Hansel by gudrun johnston in brooklyn tweeds loft, barn owl, artifact, pumpernickel, bird book, sap, and hayloft. Lots of people joined in and the results are gorgeous. I chose colours that i really love to wear and this is one of my favourite shawls. Apr 06, 2015 another modern hap inspired pattern is the northmavine hap by kate davies from her colours of shetland book, again knit in jumper weight, this shawl has aspects of a traditional shawl in a modern shape. Shetland trader hap shawl i love wrapping babies in wool. The next design will be revealed on kates blog tomorrow, so dont forget to stop by.
Shetland hap shawls then and now paperback november 30, 2006 by sharon e miller author, michael d miller author see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. I am just knitting my first hapshawl, aestlight by gudrun johnston and now have the wool to make my first half hansel hap by her too. A hansel is a gift to mark a special occasion, such as the birth of a baby. Seeing the variety of haps coming off folks needles is a good reminder of just how timeless a. Todays hap is lang ayre by gudrun johnston, who is interviewed over on jens blog today.
Hap shawl i adore the colours on this shawl, haps are my favourite relaxing knit. Shetland hap hansel full version quilting with the. The square is worked from one point of the diamond to the opposite point. As you probably know, gudrun was born in, and has close family ties to shetland.
Kate davies library collection of knitting books the woolly. Hansel full version knitting pattern by gudrun johnston. If theres anything sweeter than a bundled baby, we have yet to see it shetland trader hap shawl shetland trader hap shawl just because this is so beautiful. When you purchase this pattern you will also receive the pattern for the half sized version of this shawl as a separate pdf. I clicked on everything in sight in jens blog entry introducing todays shawl, and i particularly like, for. You can see all of the patterns as they are released on ravelry. For full technical details see the pattern page on ravelry. Knit using jumper weight the colour possibilities are endless. I think i have made a total of seven haps now not including the fine lace shawls ive knit that use the same construction and it never gets boring. Haps have a particular association with the shetland islands where, for more than a century, they were knitted for everyday wear as well as for sale.
Shes very wellknown for her beautiful hap designs, and she was top of my list of. During class, gudrun will guide you through the techniques you need to knit a traditional shetland hap shawl. You can find out more about the rich history of haps in the book of haps, edited by kate davies and me, and published in june 2016. Elizabeth johnston spun, naturally dyed, and knitted this hap for a new baby boy.
I also have a pile of fiction to read, but ignore it entirely to read this book. Shoal is a gorgeous crocheted variation on traditional shetland hap shawls which have a plain central panel and gracefully waving lace edges. Buy shetland hap shawls then and now by miller, sharon e, miller, michael d isbn. An excellent starting point on the slippery slope is kate davies and jen arnallcullifords 2016 collection of. Knitting gudrun johnstons hansel, a hap a traditional everyday wrap in scotlands shetland islands has sent me down the rabbit hole of hapdom. They would have been made to be worn, rather than made to be sold. Jan 12, 2017 joyfully, i betook myself to purl soho and purchased blue, gold and two other colors, downloaded gudruns popular hap shawl pattern, hansel, and was off to the races. It is a wonderful class where she shows how to knit each element of the shawl by knitting a small sample shawl. Hansel started with a large garterstitch square, knit back and forth on the bias. The shawl 1989 by cynthia ozick was originally published as two separate pieces in the new yorker. In its more common form a garter square was knit first and stitches were picked up to knit an oldshale lace border around, using different colours of. A hap is a scottish dialect word for a simple shawl or wrap. An individual pattern from the shetland trader book one, this is a pattern for a halfsized version of a traditional shetland hap shawl. Montbretia by carol feller and hexa hap by tom van deijnen, clockwise from left.
A quick search on ravelry turns up many lovely designs here is just a small selection. Gudrun johnson s lovely hansel pattern is available in a full and half hap version as well as in a craftsy class. Jul 21, 2016 i am just knitting my first hap shawl, aestlight by gudrun johnston and now have the wool to make my first half hansel hap by her too. Learn how to start at one corner of the middle section with a single stitch and increase to create a garterstitch square center. Lang ayre by gudrun johnston, knit in 2ply jumper weight. Its actually because she is a lovely person and her designs are so wonderful. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. A handspun garment wrapped in history, featured in the fall 2018 issue of spin off, that explores the garments origins. Apr 15, 2015 the cast on date was the 10th april, i was instantly drawn to the full size hansel by gudrun johnston, a traditional shetland hap.
In its more common form a garter square was knit first and stitches were picked up to knit an oldshale lace border around, using different colours of wool to create interest. I purchased the hap book from kate davies and need to get started december 6, 2016 at 3. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. The cast on date was the 10th april, i was instantly drawn to the full size hansel by gudrun johnston, a traditional shetland hap. Aug 21, 2016 im making a hansel half by gudrun johnston. You start with a garter stitch triangle that grows with a yarn over preceding the 1st stitch each row. Recently, knitting designers such as kate davies and gudrun johnston have revived this traditional shawl style and taken it into the 21st century, playing with different shapes, yarns and styles. I watched each section as i was knitting it on my shawl and found it wonderfully helpful. Gudrun johnston written by louise the shetland hap has definitely had a resurgence recently and it is one of the reasons that i am excited to be hosting the hapalong because whether you like the traditional square shawl or blanket, with the old shale border or if you are interested in more contemporary designs then there is a. While the first part of the book looks to the past for inspiration, exploring the many different contexts in which haps were made and worn, the books second half acts as a springboard to the future, as designers from around the world present their own interpretations of the hap.
Hap is the shetland word for a shawl designed for everyday wear. Kate davies designs, the book of haps breien, breiwerk, kleding. Jan 17, 2017 hap is the shetland word for a shawl designed for everyday wear. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I hope this has inspired you to get involved with louises hapalong which begins on the 10th of april. Gudrun johnston written by louise the shetland hap has definitely had a resurgence recently and it is one of the reasons that i am excited to be hosting the hapalong because whether you like the traditional square shawl or blanket, with the old shale border or if you are interested in more contemporary designs then there is a hap for you. This can be made in the grey and cream laceweight shetland 2 ply lace shown and makes a beautiful cosy extra layer either in the suggested colours. Shes very wellknown for her beautiful hap designs, and she was top of my list of mustask contributors for this book. Gudrun johnstons hansel hap for a baby due april, january 28. The grey shawl is a modern version of the traditonal wrap shawl or hap, worn in shetland for over a hundred years. Nuthap by jen arnallculliford, uncia by lucy hague and shore hap by martina behm.
Nov 30, 2006 shetland hap shawls then and now miller, sharon e, miller, michael d on. The rounds have suddenly, it seems become very long. Louise has written a blog post focusing on gudruns hap patterns here plus other designers. Heres a excerpt from deborah helds article the shetland hap. Books jamieson and smith, real shetland wool, fair isle. An excellent starting point on the slippery slope is kate davies and jen arnallcullifords 2016 collection of traditional and new haps, the book of haps.
Meet designer gudrun johnston, a native of the shetland islands, and learn more about the history of shetland haps, or square shawls. Hansel half version knitting pattern by gudrun johnston. See more ideas about knitting, knitting patterns and pattern. Todays teaserhap is by gudrun johnston, and its another good one.
Hansel full version knitting pattern by gudrun johnston beautiful baby blanket gudrun hap shawl if you are searching for it. May 26, 2016 todays teaserhap is by gudrun johnston, and its another good one. A handspun garment wrapped in history, featured in the fall 2018 issue of spin off, that explores the garments origins if youve looked at large shawl or wrap designs during the past couple of years, you might have noticed an increase in the popularity of the hapthe blanketsized utilitarian wrap worn by the women. Crocheted in oceanic shades of berroco ultra alpaca fine, this shawl can be worn as a luxurious wrap or used as a small lap throw. Gudrun johnston s hansel hap for a baby due april, january 28 a second dathan hap kate davies pattern from a grabbag of shetland wool, february 10 my knitting books. Seeing the variety of haps coming off folks needles is a good reminder of just how timeless a shawl this is. The class comes with the shetland hap shawl pattern. There are all sorts of ways to make each hap you knit unique. The square is worked from one point of the diamond to the opposite.
An individual pattern from the shetland trader book one, this is a pattern for a full sized version of a traditional shetland hap shawl. I clicked on everything in sight in jens blog entry introducing todays shawl, and i particularly like, for its colours and simplicity, gudruns hansel. The shawl is a harrowing tale about rosa who conceals her fifteen month old daughter, magna, under a shawl in order to hide her from the soldiers on their way to and in a. Join kate davies, jen arnallculliford, and a host of renowned designers as they introduce you to the wonderful world of haps. Hap shawla version of gudrun johnsons hansel pattern.
Gudrun johnston s craftsy class on the shetland hap shawl is wonderful. Knitting gudrun johnston s hansel, a hap a traditional everyday wrap in scotlands shetland islands has sent me down the rabbit hole of hapdom. Bring a new knitting style into your skill stash with knitwear designer gudrun johnston. It begins with the centre square diamond worked in garter stitch. The books are all printed and are now officially shipping from ravelry and i have this brilliant video to show you taken during the shoot in shetland at belmont house. See more ideas about knitted shawls, knitting and lace knitting. See more ideas about knitted shawls, knitting and knitting patterns. Lang ayre pattern by gudrun johnston lang ayre striped shawl knitting pattern in the book of haps get it at laughing hens this hap uses the familiar centerout construction, echoing the pink and gray granite found around ronas hill in. When i read about the shetland hap shawl with gudrun johnston, the new craftsy class, i just knew that i had found the shetland hap shawl that i wanted to knit.
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