Island Knitting - Erika Åberg

Island Knitting by Erika Åberg is a knitting title that travels through the coastal landscapes of Shetland, the Hebrides, Gotland and Blidö. Presented in hardback, it brings together 20 hand-knitting patterns alongside technique guidance and island-inspired context.

Key details

• Author: Erika Åberg
• Hardback format
• 144 pages
• Published by Search Press
• Publication date: 13 January 2026
• ISBN: 9781800923546

Synopsis

Erika Åberg draws on the sea, wind and character of four islands to shape a collection of 20 patterns, with five designs introduced in each chapter. Every section opens with a personal introduction that touches on local history and culture, before moving into patterns supported by detailed instructions and clear colour charts.

An essential techniques chapter covers core skills such as increasing and decreasing, working with more than one yarn colour and grafting. The book also explores native sheep breeds, the properties of wool and the place of knitting in island life, and is illustrated with 260 colour images by Linnea Ronström. Originally published in Swedish in 2022, it is suited to confident beginners and more experienced knitters.

Rackhams Reference : FK2YWDINLD