Jamieson's of Shetland & Di Gilpin on Ganseys - Ep. 70 - Fruity Knitting
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We have two fantastic interviews for you in this episode. When we were in Shetland we visited the Jamieson's of Shetland woolen mill again but this time we got to interview Elaine and her son Garry Jamieson. Jamieson's of Shetland is a 5th generation family business, so it's great to hear their story, especially told with their lovely Shetland accents! The Spindrift is probably their best known yarn. It's sold in yarn stores all around the world and it's a fantastic yarn for Fair Isle and other stranded knitting. Many of you are very familiar with this yarn company, so we are super excited for you to get to know the family behind the company in a more personal way through the interview.
We also interview the U.K. designer Di Gilpin, who we did a major featured on back in Episode 55. This time Di joins us to talk in depth about the Scottish Gansey which she is very passionate about. Di also shows us a special new design that's she's working on and this design is especially for Andrew. Yes, you read that correctly, it's very exciting! Natasja Hornby from Moonstruck Knits is also featuring in New Releases, we have updates on our projects and Andrea is starting a new craft!
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Can I just add that Garry is not hard on the eyes either? The world needs more Garrys!. Great episode 😉
So true :-)
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Another fabulous episode. Feel so lucky to be able to meet these talented makers and designers and hear the personal stories so well told by a 5th generation family. So grateful to you Andrea and Andrew
I've watched some other knitting shows, and this episode reminds me why "An & An" make the best one.
Thanks David
Hi Andrea and Andrew. Every time a new video is released on CZcams, I cozy up with my knitting, ready with a cup of coffee, and press play. The happiness I feel just rushes through me! This time was especially exciting because my economic situation allows me to give a bit more to you on Patreon and my name was added to the credits - simply an honour! Your “show” is my absolute favourite on CZcams, and a close second in the “series category” just behind warehouse 13 :)
Hopefully these small words of happiness can give you a happiness boost on your journey.
Best wishes Sif O
Oh and Andrea - I know the troubles with stray hairs in my knitting as well - laugh out loud when you said that!
Thank you so much for your lovely comments, they certainly have given me a 'happiness boost'!
I’m thrilled with this episode on ganseys, as I am planning to knit my first this winter. I particularly enjoyed hearing the differences between the Channel guernseys and the Scottish ganseys. Thank you!
What a fascinating interview with Jamieson’s , I could listen to Garry talk all day! Such a lovely family business and I will be giving them a try very soon.
I love the interview with the Jamieson's, what an amazing family. She is such a beautiful woman. I have started knitting a Gansey sweater and the interview with Di helped me to appreciate more of the heritage that is the Gansey sweater. Good luck with your crochet project, I was a avid crochet person, but have switched to knitting more now. I do appreciate your podcasts and I love the projects you both work on. You both are such a great inspiration to me. Thank you so very much for all you have done to help us all along the way!
A personal gansey knit design for Andrew, wow, how special is that! Natasja's shawl is gorgeous, a must knit. Jamiesons of Shetland is a true testament of a way to preserve history and a way of life.
Hello Andrea and Andrew. I am a Mexican knitter. I have seen all your podcasts so far. I have to say that I am subscribed to several knitting podcasters and yours is the best . I really enjoy what you say and the way you perform your interviews. You both are my eyes to your trips and I am so pleased to listen to your songs and comments. I think you both are so sympathetic people . I have changed my taste for my garments since I started watching yours. Thanks for being so generous in sharing them with us. Hope to continue enjoying them for long time. I am not your patrion because of my financial rank, but anyways, thank you both.
I enjoyed your podcast today, but I wanted to say how lovely it was to hear the poem "Bleak mid-winter" . There is music for it and my late mother used to sing it, especially at Christmas. You brought a smile to my face.
This is just my episode! Di Gilpin, with the Ganseys and Jamieson´s of Shetland (I had the privilege of being once at the factory to by some yarn 😃 Tahk you so much, Andrea and Andrew!!
Good to see Andrew wearing the jumper you were knitting when you visited me. Di speaking about gutters and ganseys reminded me that my grandmother went to the gutting before she married (1908). Realised I was watching while keeping cosy with a Jamieson's blanket over my knees, and knitting with Spindrift yarn. Another interesting episode.
How interesting that your mother worked as a Herring girl and that they called it gutting. Very happy that you enjoyed the episode.
That's lovely you're learning the crochet, Miss Andrea!! After knitting for years, I did the same. And I say to you, "Feel the freedom!!! Stitches everywhere and not on needles. Jump around and have some fun!!" You will love it. And of course the resulting fabric is usually stiffer and so when you're ready for something truly squishy, it's back to the knitting. I too have been looking forward to knitting up a Marie Wallin with some crochet on!!
Thanks again for a superb podcast. Especially liked the Jamiesons interview, what lovely people!
OMGoodness.....I'm so pleased you're beginning to Crochet💕 And what a blanket to start with xx
And to top that a little Bloomsbury history.......it doesn't get any better. Best wishes Claire x
The way you demonstrate knitting and purling holding the yarn in your right hand is just what I did 70 years ago when I learned to knit. Believe it or not, people become proficient and, of course, much faster. Actually, the fastest knitters I’ve ever seen all hold the yarn in the right hand. For reference, you might want to Google Hazel Tyndall and see how she does it.
As for your knitting style, you don’t pick, you wrap with your left index finger. As for Norwegian purling, it’s only advantage is that it evens tension between knits and purls when the yarn is held in the left hand. Otherwise, it involves so much movement it boggles. Have fun thinking you have the fastest method.
Fantastic episode, in particular learning more about Jamieson's. Spindrift is a lovely yarn, excellent for colour work.
Thank you for your crochet tips! A wonderful podcast with so much within that I can only give a general awesome to it all.
I can't believe what you have chosen for a first crochet project - wow & best wishes for success.
It is so much fun spending time with you and the designers and inventors. Thanks for a delightful visit.
I am also bistitchual have crocheted for 4 decades and knitting for nearly 3 years and I have a passion for knitting that I have not ever known before with crochet. Yet combing the two is great! I so enjoy your videos.
One of my favorite episodes yet ! I usually have a knitting , crochet, and sewing project all going at once so when I'm done work I can decide what I feel like..lol I am really excited about trying some of their wool now, especially the more muted Heather palette . Thank you for another excellent episode !
I’m totally addicted to your podcast. And my non-knitter husband enjoys them too! We were stationed in Germany in the 1981-84. Loving the adventures you take us on. Had to become Patrons. Thank you for all the dedication you give this podcast. God Bless!
Thanks very much Penny. Glad you have some company while you are watching.
Wonderful to hear you are committed to learning to crochet. I’ve been crocheting for 44 years and in my 9th year of knitting.
I can't tell what I find more amazing, Garry or his vest - even though I gather it is machine-knit.
Thank you so much for this episode. I thoroughly enjoyed the gansay gersney interview and all the information passed on. Watching Fruity Knitting has broadened my knowledge of knitting so much, I am constantly amazed at how different techniques have evolved in different countries around the world. Simple differences like whether you knit up from the bottom or down from the top make me wonder ‘why’ let alone all the other differences.exploring these differences could make a great episode. I realize that once people started to travel widely, techniques spread but it’s amazing how say in New Zealand where I live and come from a knitting tradition, I hadn’t really been exposed to anything other than straight bottom up knitting without shaping even. The only decisions I needed to make were whether to so set in or raglan sleeves, or a round, crew or v neck. I find all the variety absolutely fascinating.
The segment with the Jamiesons is probably the best I've ever seen - thank you.
Thanks, Susan. It was a real pleasure to meet them and hear their story. Glad you enjoyed it.
Machine knit fairisle? Wow! That must be an interesting piece of equipment to see in action. Now I wonder how they catch the floats. The Jamieson’s segment, historical and interesting; seeing fleece go to yarn to garment and fabric.
What a nice interview with Elaine and Garry!!!! Hope they had fun and enjoy Portugal (I am from Portugal) Congratulations for this nice and wonderful episode.
Loved the poem! You do such special things. I love the music too and the walks in the woods, love Jack too!
Thank you for a wonderful show, very worthy of our time.
Terrific episode! Your blanket will be fabulous! I want to be adopted by the Jamieson Clan! Thank you!
I had just made a comment at work today that knitting a Marie Wallin sweater in Jamison is my "dream knitting" project. Now I know it shall be done! Thanks for the inspiring information.
Wow!! What an amazing interview with Di Gilpin. I live in the South West of England near the sea (but no fishing has been done from here for years), but my father’s family are all from Scotland. Some from the South West coast, some from Fife. I have long been fascinated by the different types of Ganseys as well as the different colourwork sweaters found in Scotland and Scandinavia. This has definitely put a fire in my belly to knit myself a Gansey xx
So excited for your new craft, Andrea! When I saw your project I thought that it was exactly fitting. You never do things by halves, and love to take on a good challenge. You did a perfect job with weaving in your ends in crochet! Thanks for another great episode and for showing me the beauty of Shetland again. My husband and I are planning a 30th wedding anniversary trip to Scotland and Ireland and I am looking forward to planning a fiber-oriented trip to Shetland in that time as well.
Hi Nicole, your trip sounds brilliant, congratulations on 30 years together.
That's one of her best qualities. I feel inspired to go for it on big, intimidating projects because Andrea's philosophy is so sensible - if you get stuck, ask for help, and there's no rush to finish, so do it right.
I loved the interview with Elaine and Garry, how modest they are about their incredible business! There are some absolute color geniuses working there, so inspiring! One day I really hope I get to visit. 💚
Loved this interview with the Jamieson family business. Wonderful.
My favorite Christmas carol is similar to your poem, it moves me each time I hear it around the Holidays, with the first snow; In the Deep Mid-Winter, by Gustov Holt.
Your crochet project looks quite detailed and very beautiful. I taught myself to crochet at age 18 from a book. We didn't have the internet then but I found it quite easy to learn by myself. I spent a lifetime crocheting many items as well as knitted. I put many of my designs in the California State Fair and won many ribbons. I only say this so people understand I really know how to crochet lol. One thing I think that helped me more than 'anything' else, was to hold my hook like a pencil, that way you don't curve your hand so easily to mess up your gauge. I also think it makes up a better fabric, not so loose! That is how I teach people to hold their hooks. Also, you can crochet most of your ends as you go so there aren't many threads to sew in later. Another thing I do is leave my end long so if they happen to come out they can easily be sewn back in and aren't too short. Long ends come out much less often as well. I can't wait to see your project as you progress.
Hi Sharon, thanks for your advice, I'll try out the pencil hold.
That’s amazing Andrew! I knitted my first January Gansey with Marie Greene, Olive Knits, and it beautiful!
Hi Andrea.....
love your podcast....
I have a few god advice to you about crochet, I don´t say it is the right way, but I know it works, and I learn to crochet for 32 years ago and do it often… but you do what you find best for you, so her is my advice for you…
My great grandmother learned me to crochet and se said if you only can crochet with you left hand (the wrong hand in her upbrinning) you have to hold the needle the "right" way, so i hold it like a pencil, and have talked with a fysicalterapist, and she told med that it´s not as hard for the hands and fingres to crochet when you hold it like a pencil, then you a using your hand anatomi right, and don´t want you to get problems like the time you had to take a brake from knitting…
and when you change colors I would tie a double squareknot when you change colour and chrochet over the ends. I know from experince that crochet easier unreavel then knitting….. and it´s a lot off work to make a blanket...
can´t wait to se blanket finished….
Thank you so much for your advice!!
The Lunae Shawl is 5 years old!? I am obsessesed! I am trying to design a sweater with some of these elements.
Another first rate episode! Love it! Gotta get some Jamieson's yarn!
I was completely charmed by the Jamiesons!
Andrew - one way to think of knitting sleeves is even though they become nearly as wide as a back, you only knit that width for a short time. Then you rapidly decrease at the sleeve cap!
Eine wirklich schöne Sendung - informativ und abwechslungsreich, immer mit einem Lächeln in den Gesichtern und für unsre Ohren ein wahrer Schmaus!
Blessings!
Danke, Christina!
That is how you weave in your ends for crochet, if the color is two different values put darks together and lights together. this is so you don't see the darker colors in the light colors
Been searching for the name of the sweater Andrew is wearing! I watched the episode that you talked about modifying it, but I just can't find it! Love the show!!!
Ooh, I love Jane Crowfoot's design. I made a Lily Pond blanket and enjoyed (almost) every stitch. I know you will love the Bohemian Blooms.
Wonderful interviews! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. Oh to have one of those beautiful Shetland blankets! I love the Jamison spindrift. I’d love to visit and see all those 250 glorious colors. 😄
The sweater Di G is designing sounds fabulous. Just so much amazing in this show. The shawl is also gorgeous. Thank you!
Fascinating episode . Congratulations! Many thanks.
I love knitting and crochet so I am pleased to see that you are showing an interest in crochet. Irish crochet is very interesting and can be very complex so I hope that we may see it featured here sometime in the future.
Awesome interview with Jamieson's! thank you!
Love Anthony’s jumper
Andrea!! I can't wait to see this blanket develop over time. Jane Crowfoot is an amazing designer. Please look at a video from Lucy of Attic24, or perhaps Jane has one, to secure your ends. I have found that the method you are using to hide your ends will eventually lead to holes. Your project is too precious for that!
O.K. Tina, I'll check that out, thank you.
Hi! My name is Cheryl and I'm from Canada. I have been watching your podcast for a while now, though I can't support you on Patreon quite yet. I plan to soon, though! Andrea, I can't wait to see the blanket as you progress into the life changing world of crochet. I'm making a simple blanket, which is my own design. Anyways, I love you two and I am so excited everytime I see that you have a new video uploaded.
This interview was incredibly interesting, thank you so much!
Thank you so much, those Jamieson colours are gorgeous. Excellent episode.
Thanks, Valerie!
+1!!! Another wonderful episode! Thank from Russia.
Thank you for showing my name in the credits, seeing that you thought to include me was heartwarming. After all, I know your family through your podcasts so that it feels as if I am a part of it! Your work is done so professionally and artistically. Your podcast really sets the bar for all of the others. I wish you all the financial and restful portion that you are hoping for, just as I wish to continue watching your shows. Bravo well done!!
Another fabulous episode. Thank You.
How fascinating to learn about Jamieson's! Andrew you are one special and lucky guy. It is very exciting to see how Di is creating this design for you, full circle in a way back to your roots. It will be a real work of love for Andrea to knit it up. I like the idea of all those different stitches being incorporated ... so much learning as it's knit up. And good luck with your crocheted blanket. I did one years ago for my daughter but one was enough, although the thought of doing another is tempting. Thanks for another great episode! HUgs
Thanks Brenda
Very nice to see you joining in the art of crochet. Although it seems a g good idea to crochet over your ends, that does not secure the ends completely. You need to weave in the ends or they will start to work themselves loose with use and laundering. Keep up the good work! Looks wonderful!
Well Andrea, great minds think alike. I started a Sophie's Universe project in the fall, a beautiful crotched blanket. I have always known how to crochet, I just prefer knitting. But there seems to have been a real change in crochet patterns beyond a granny square. I got a starter pamphlet for basic crochet stitches to refresh my memory and the pattern book has some great visuals. Knitting is and probably will always be my favorite past time, but the crochet is a different rhythm that is nice for a change of pace. Love the pattern you chose --- I'd never seen it before. Have fun!!!
I Really loved the music at the end of the episode during the scroll of names.
Thank you so much for this podcast--I feel like I had my dream visit to Shetland! Fascinating, and I have added the Lunae shawl to my Rav queue! Now off to order some Spindrift...
Great interviews both. I’m knitting Marie Wallis’s Lerwick in Spindrift. It is thrilling to see the mill from which it originated and to hear the story of the family committed to providing such wonderful materials.
My husband, daughter and I will be coming to Edinburgh Yarn Festival from Seattle, Washington, USA and look forward to hopefully meeting you sometime over the course of the weekend.
Thank you for your stellar work.
Your Nightingale is beautiful.
Thank you Shirley
Another great episode. Loved the interviews and new releases interview as well. Really loved the tour of the wool mill. All that wool, makes me wish I could feel it (I’m a spinner) and give it a try!
Watching this today has turned out to be expensive, as I’ve ordered the Bohemian Blooms blanket kit! I’m not quite sure when I imagine I’ll find the time to do it, but I think it’s beautiful, so it has to be done now I’ve made the investment! The interviews were both great. I was at Shetland Wool Week again in 2018. 🙂
One of the best episode so far . Really enjoyed it thoroughly.
What an amazing episode. I loved all the history! And, good luck on the crochet endeavor. :) It seems like you're a natural.
Fantastic episode loved the two interviews.
Another enjoyable episode !
The crochet blanket is stunning - it will look amazing. I have attempted crochet squares but always return to knitting 😊🧶
I particularly found Di Gilpin interesting as my husband seems to favour a Gansey over a heavily cabled jumper?! - as much as I enjoy knitting them .
Thank you both for all your hard work and continual great content.
your chat is very nice
Crochet flies along compared to knitting and uses different movements as a break from the repetition of knitting Weaving in as you go is good as crochet is more forgiving than knitting, and if some ends pop out they can be re hooked in no problem. We are bracing for snow here in Snowdonia!
Good luck into your crochet life. I crochet as well as knit. I can say as with both it's a matter what is good for yourself. I do weave in as I go depending but I also trap the yarn between stitches to lock (
There are many techniques) also it depends on how you hold your hook and what hand you crochet with and the material of your crochet hook for
Gauge and stitches.
Same with knitting. The blanket looks amazing I may look that up for myself to hook one day. Wishing you the best.
Andrea, I forgot to mention that I am a crocheter too, and I use the same technique that you are using with the gray yarn. It's easier and tidier than wearing in.
The Norwegian word for sweater is genser. Fun!
I’ve taken up Bobbin lace making this year, I look forward to seeing your crochet blanket progress.
Thank you for yet another superb episode. Your interviews are so very interesting. I am happy to be able to up my Patreon support level from the basic level to the middle level - it is worth every penny.
Thank you Alex, I'm happy that you are enjoying the show.
Loved the Jameson interview!
My goodness, I could listen to Garry talk about carding wool for hours. 😆 I have no objection to him being a repeat guest.
Fabulous history!
Another great episode and I see you expanded you Patron list...saw my name zip by. Thanks!
Какая приятная пара. Очень красивые и милые. Сразу видно, что дружная семья.
Another great episode! Thanks Andrea and Andrew.
Luckily I already have a lot of Shetland Tweed to fondle. Some pieces I already bought back in 2012!
I also have Harris Tweed and I can confirm that the Shetland is softer. ❤️
I'm a fan, as I have made 2 vests using Spindrift, I bought 2 sweaters in the store in Sandness and I've got their Aran, Cobweb and Ultra yarns too.
Hi Monique, glad you liked the interviews.
great as ever..
Andrea, you should listen to the tenor Peter Hofmann's interpretation of your poem. May be you already know. Grüße aus dem Westerwald - Eva
Andrea, if i may give you an advice about sewing the ends? : before you crochet over it weave them in this way , : through the stitches up and down up and down till the end of the row or tail and than crochet over them with your new color because 1 row crochet over them isn't enough if you wash your work the tails come out again each time you wash it if you do it the way i explain to you they never come out because you secure them twice and you don't see the colors come trhough when you crochet over it. I'm crocheting about 45 years and always did it that way ;)
O.K. Ria, quite a few people have been telling me that, so I'll have to do it.
This episode was thrilling! As an inexperienced knitter with patterns, could you tell me where I could find some patterns using the church windows in gloves, sweaters, etc. Thank you. Pam in Canada
Howdy, yes that is a great way to not have to we've in ends, wool is great for that... acrylics not so much...the woven end does have to be much longer to keep from working out.
I have had the ends work out with 100% non superwash wool. :(
Hello😊 l loved the interview at the end 💞💞 , amazing yarn!!!💞💞 And if you really go to Edimburgh ( I will go too!!) I wish to see your amazing sweater 😍😍. Gros bisous from Alsace 😙💞💞
I see you had a new cohost this episode. 😉 Any particular story behind the clown doll seated on the couch arm? Thanks for all you both do. Love the podcast!
He is just a happy friend who pops in for a visit now and then.
What an interesting notion to weave in crochet tails like that. I've only carried colors to other areas by over-crocheting the thread, but it never occurred to me, that it is possible to weave in the ends like that. You never cease to surprise and delight me.
I was wondering about the yarn Jamieson's of Shetland produce. Right now it's at 4,50€ per 25g ball, which is 180€ per kilo. This is definitely not "affordable" for me. How much yarn would I need for a simple jumper in size L?
That is so beautiful
Andrea, I loved the sweater you were wearing at the beginning of this show. It had a beautiful pattern and was done in green. You usually tell us what you are wearing and what yarns you use of the garments you wear, but I did not hear it mentioned this time. If you happen to see this comment, would you be willing to share hat you were wearing? Many thanks,
Another wonderful episode! By an extraordinary coincidence I received my Jamieson's of Shetland shade card yesterday so it was ultra interesting to listen to the interview with mother and son. I am delighted to be a patron and wish you both continued success with the Fruity Knitting podcast.
Thank you Sara.
Hi from New Zealand where we are having a heatwave & it is too hot to knit.
Love love love
Sehr schön und intressant ,dafür Daumen hoch Danke
I like that at mark 1:13:26 it looks like you are using a whack of yarn as your microphone.... I was waiting for you to extend your arm to whomever you were speaking to at any given time.
I love to see more men knitters out there.
You're sort of doing a 'tapestry crochet' technique the way you are crocheting over your ends.
Love the episode. Do you sell the pattern or kit for the jumper vest that Gary is wearing? Thanks!