Between December’s Confident Knitting pattern, the Stellar Hat, and the ShetlandTrader3KAL, there are a lot of Gudrun Johnston’s stunning designs in our lives right now, and we couldn’t be happier about that! Born in Shetland but currently living in the US, Gudrun regularly brings out breathtaking garment and accessory designs, many of them inspired by the knitting traditions of Shetland. She’s one of those designers who manages, without fail, to bring out designs that make me want to drop everything else and cast on right away.

And she’s also terrifically productive! In addition to bringing out The Shetland Trader Book Three this year, along with a whole host of stunning individual patterns, she’s just released a new eBook. Have you seen it?

Gudrun’s been on a cowl kick, and as a result our needles and necks are in for a treat! The idea is you get a new cowl in your inbox every week for five weeks. Gerda and Zena are the first offerings, and oh are they gorgeous. They’d make great additions to your winter wardrobe or perfect gifts! The next offering drops this weekend, so get in quick if you like the element of surprise!

Gudrun’s also given the option to purchase the cowl patterns individually, but buying the eBook on Payhip or Ravelry gives you all five patterns for £15, a price that lasts only until December 30th.

Want even more Gudrun? Who doesn’t?! If you haven’t lately, go take a deep dive in her pattern back catalogue on Payhip and Ravelry. Happy browsing!