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TALK: Janette Budge - Fair Isle Yokes Through the Decades

Date
Friday, 4 April 2025

Time
09:30 - 10:30 (1 hour)

Price
£5

Location
Edinburgh Printmakers
(Castle Mills, 1 Dundee St, Edinburgh, EH3 9FP)


An illustrated talk on Fair Isle yoke knitting in Shetland.

From the development of yokes to the changes down the decades. Right up to the present day. This talk will include how Janette's own family history fits into the story with several photos taken from the family album on display. And how knitting machines played their part in the story.

janettebudge.com
@JanetteBudge

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