Shetland Wool Week 2026

Summary

That this House celebrates Shetland Wool Week 2026, taking place between 27 September and 3 October attracting international crowds en masse; recognises that Shetland Wool Week began seventeen years ago to celebrate Britain’s most northerly native sheep, Shetland’s textile industry and its rural farming communities; understands that during Wool Week various events will take place throughout Shetland including hands-on workshops and classes, talks, exhibitions, tours and social events; congratulates designer Helen Robertson for being selected as Wool Week Patron; appreciates that Helen’s nomination as Patron recognises her skill, creativity and commitment to sharing Shetland’s knitting traditions, with her work blending traditional techniques with innovative approaches; notes that Helen exclusively designed the official 2026 Shetland Wool Week knitting pattern, the Birsie Beanny hat, with its patterns reflecting Helen’s work and inspirations including Shetland lace traditions; believes that the popularity of Shetland Wool Week reflects the vibrancy and creativity of Shetland’s textile sector; and further congratulates the organisers on their hard work and wishes everyone involved a pleasant Wool Week.

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Timeline

1. 12 October 2026

   Early Day Motion

   That this House celebrates Shetland Wool Week 2026, taking place between 27 September and 3 October attracting international crowds en masse; recognises that Shetland Wool Week began seventeen years ago to celebrate Britain’s most northerly native sheep, Shetland’s textile industry and its rural farming communities; understands that during Wool Week various events will take place throughout Shetland including hands-on workshops and classes, talks, exhibitions, tours and social events; congratulates designer Helen Robertson for being selected as Wool Week Patron; appreciates that Helen’s nomination as Patron recognises her skill, creativity and commitment to sharing Shetland’s knitting traditions, with her work blending traditional techniques with innovative approaches; notes that Helen exclusively designed the official 2026 Shetland Wool Week knitting pattern, the Birsie Beanny hat, with its patterns reflecting Helen’s work and inspirations including Shetland lace traditions; believes that the popularity of Shetland Wool Week reflects the vibrancy and creativity of Shetland’s textile sector; and further congratulates the organisers on their hard work and wishes everyone involved a pleasant Wool Week.

   Source: Early Day Motion

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• Alistair Carmichael · Liberal Democrat · Primary sponsor

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