Innholdsfortegnelse for 169 i The Knitter

Gift ideas 15 patterns for gloves, socks, shawls, legwarmers & much more If you’re looking ahead to the festive season and are busy planning the gifts you’d like to knit for friends and family, we have put together a collection of small projects for you, which should be fun to make and share. Our designers have created a range of Fair Isle accessories including gloves, a cowl and mitts, plus modern shawls, a cable cushion and socks in festive colours, and an adorable, traditional gansey sweater for children. from Kirstie and The Knitter team…

Bring handcrafted style into your home with the new book of knitting patterns from designer Erika Knight. Indoors is a collection of ten stylish yet practical homeware projects using Rowan yarns, designed to celebrate the process of creating with our hands. Among Erika’s designs are a range of knitted cushions using cell stitch, simple colourwork, tassel details and entrelac textures, along with an elegant entrelac blanket and a large, colourful patchwork throw. We love the smart shoulder bag with its combination of textured stitches and herringbone colourwork, along with a chic knitted lampshade, and plant pot covers with a chunky bobble pattern. Larger projects include a rug, and a spectacular wall hanging featuring lace, cables and dropped stitches worked on oversized needles. There are two cosy garment patterns, too, which…

Renowned designer Melissa Leapman has been working with Juniper Moon Farm’s beautiful yarns to create a new range of seasonal knitting patterns. There are many fabulous sweater designs to explore, including the modern ‘Halley’ pullover (pictured left) knitted in silky Moonshine yarn, and a timeless Aran sweater. Inspiring ways with colourwork include bright yoked jumpers, a smart mosaic-patterned jacket, and a baseball-style tee. Melissa has designed a range of spectacular shawls, too. ‘LeeAnne’ has an asymmetric shape, and features bright stripes and lace in three vivid shades of Herriot Fine, while ‘Glynne’ is a large lace shawl knitted in a cosy DK-weight alpaca yarn. There are fresh, playful designs for hats, lace and Fair Isle cowls, ponchos and shawlettes, plus a lovely Fair Isle set comprising a colourwork cowl, hat…

The new edition of Vibe Ulrik Sondergaard’s much-loved book, Lullaby Knits, is filled with 21 heirloom knitting patterns for babies, including sweaters, cardigans and jackets, vests, hats, booties, and blankets, in a range of lace, cable and textured stitches. There’s also a lace scarf designed for new mothers. We’ve got a copy of the book to give away, plus a selection of yarns for you to create baby knits with, from Rowan, Sirdar and Novita. Enter our giveaway at: www.gathered.how/competitions/the-knitter-competitions/ Lullaby Knits is published by Collins & Brown priced £14.99. www.pavilionbooks.com OPEN TO UK ENTRANTS ONLY. CLOSING DATE IS 11PM ON 10 NOVEMBER 2021. FOR T&C VISIT WWW.GATHERED.HOW/COMPETITION-TERMS-AND-CONDITIONS WIN! Smart tools Cypra is Lykke’s new interchangeable needle range, with tips made from pure copper www.knittingfever.com; available in the UK from www.tribeyarns.com…

“MY GLOVES are knitted using two blue shades of Kate Davies’ Milarrochy Tweed, a delicate yarn which gives beautiful results,” says Outi Kater. “The stitch pattern used for the cuffs has small chevrons throughout, giving the cuffs a slightly wavy edge. The palm and back of the gloves are knitted with a slip stitch pattern, which means only one shade is used on each round. After completing the little finger, extra rounds are knitted before working the other fingers, in order to give the gloves a good fit.” STITCH PATTERNS CHART A (written instructions) Rnd 1: Using yarn A, *P1, K2tog, yo, K1, yo, SSK, P1; rep from * to end. Rnd 2: Using yarn A, *P1, K5, P1; rep from to end. Rnds 3-6: Using yarn B, rep rnds…

THE GANSEY KNITTING SOURCEBOOK DI GILPIN and Sheila Greenwell have long had a special interest in gansey knitting, and are both involved in the ‘Knitting The Herring’ project with the Scottish Fisheries Museum, which is working to establishing a National Gansey Collection. Their enthusiasm for Britain’s traditional fishermen’s sweaters is encapsulated in this wonderful book. The book begins with a brief history of gansey knitting in the UK, which is filled with evocative vintage photographs. This is followed by an in-depth guide to the special construction methods used for traditional ganseys, including underarm gussets, shoulder straps and saddles. Central to the book is a comprehensive stitch dictionary containing 150 patterns. These are presented in charted form only, accompanied by large swatch photographs. The breadth and variety of textural patterns presented…

EXPLORE THE yarn ranges available on the Fruitful Fusion website, and you’ll be amazed at the variety of gorgeous colourways available. From rich jewel tones to sophisticated speckles and delicate floral hues, there’s so much to admire. Now in its third year, Ishrat Khawja’s hand-dyeing business is going from strength to strength, and her yarns have been showcased at online yarn events in 2021, as well as through collaborations with designers including Mina Philipp (Knitting Expat). Ishrat works with a wide range of fibre bases, including merino blends, Bluefaced Leicester, mohair-silk, and her delicious Suri Silk Cloud lace. Her yarn clubs always prove popular, as do the yarn kits Ishrat puts together for popular online patterns and knit-alongs, such as Stephen West’s new Shawlography MKAL. When did you first try…

SIZE Wingspan: 153cm (60¼in) Depth: 75cm (29½in) YARN Jamieson’s of Shetland Shetland Spindrift (4ply weight; 100% Shetland wool; 105m/115yds per 25g ball) A Jade (787); 2 x 25g balls B Amber (478); 2 x 25g balls C Stonehenge (640); 2 x 25g balls D Bramble (155); 2 x 25g balls E Lime (780); 2 x 25g balls F Crimson (525); 2 x 25g balls NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) knitting needles Two 3.25mm (US 10/US 3) circular needles, 120cm long, for border Locking stitch marker TENSION 1 motif meas 7cm (2¾in) deep and 10cm (4in) wide YARN STOCKISTS Jamieson’s of Shetland 01595 693114 www.jamiesonsofshetland.co.uk For general abbreviations, see p89 CAROL MELDRUM has used a modular construction for her chic shawl, which is formed from tiers of…

SIZE To fit a 45cm (18in) square cushion pad YARN Novita 7 Veljestä Aran (7 Brothers) (Aran weight; 75% wool, 25% polyamide; 200m/219yds per 100g ball) Christmas (549); 3 x 100g balls NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles Cable needle (cn) 7 buttons 45cm (18in) square cushion pad TENSION 28 sts and 32 rows to 10cm over Cable Patt using 4mm needles. 20 sts and 32 rows to 10cm over st st using 4mm needles. Cable panel (50 sts and 20 rows) measures 18cm by 6cm. YARN STOCKISTS Novita www.novitaknits.com SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS C4B: Slip 2 sts to cn and hold at back, K2; K2 from cn. C4F: Slip 2 sts to cn and hold at front, K2; K2 from cn. T3F: Slip 2 sts to…

THIS PATTERN from Sarah Hatton is part of a collection designed to showcase the brand-new dyed colours of West Yorkshire Spinners’ Fleece Bluefaced Leicester yarn, which was previously only available in undyed shades. Sarah’s sweater has a sweet polka dot pattern, with simple stripes around the cuffs, hem and neckband. SIZE YARN Plus 1 x 100g skein: B Ecru (001) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles 1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles Stitch holders TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st st and pattern on 4mm needles YARN STOCKISTS West Yorkshire Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS K1A (P1A) etc: Knit 1 st in yarn A (purl 1 st in yarn A) etc. For general abbreviations, see p89 BLOCKING DIAGRAM…

SEE THE PATTERNS IN DETAIL HERE http://bit.ly/RAVTKN Issue 168 Cabled jumper Gradient lace wrap Fair Isle jumper Checked cardigan Raglan sweater Cable hat Lace & cable jumper Child’s Fair Isle sweater Cabled tunic Colourwork sweater T-shirt Issue 167 Shell top & shawl set Fair Isle yoked jumper Cabled vest Striped shawl Lacy poncho Slip stitch tunic Socks Child’s gansey Colourblock sweater Lacy jumper Embroidered vest top Issue 166 Cabled vest top Fair Isle top Mohair jumper Sweater with pleat details Lacy scarf Mosaic cardigan Socks Men’s sweater Child’s Aran jumper Cushion Embroidered sweater Issue 165 Lace shawl Mohair cardigan Fair Isle tank top Slip stitch wrap Colourwork socks Lacy pullover Raglan jumper Cushion Men’s textured sweater Cabled top Lace yoked jumper Digital copies are available from issue 11 Once you’ve…

YARN SUPPLIERS By Laxtons 01943 877123 www.bylaxtons.co.uk Cloudborn / Debbie Bliss c/o LoveCrafts www.lovecrafts.com Giddy Aunt Yarns www.giddyauntyarns.co.uk Jamieson’s of Shetland 01595 693114 www.jamiesonsofshetland.co.uk Jamieson & Smith 01595 693579 www.shetlandwoolbrokers.co.uk Kate Davies Designs www.shopkdd.com Novita www.novitaknits.com Quince & Co. www.quinceandco.com Available in the UK from Loop 020 7288 1160 www.loopknittingshop.com Rowan 01484 668200 www.knitrowan.com West Yorkshire Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com BOOK PUBLISHERS Arnall-Culliford Knitwear www.acknitwear.co.uk David & Charles 01392 790650 www.davidandcharles.com Shetland Wool Week www.shetlandwoolweek.com…

Outi Kater Outi is a Finnish designer who has lived for many years in Shetland and in Ireland, and she draws inspiration from traditional Nordic and Baltic crafts. This month, she has designed two patterns for us: a pair of colourwork gloves on page 26, and cosy Fair Isle legwarmers on page 42. Sarah Hatton Sarah honed her skills as part of Rowan’s in-house design team, and she is now an independent designer who creates patterns for top knitting magazines and yarn companies. She has created a gorgeous cabled sweater for us, and you can find the pattern on page 8. Emma Vining Emma is known for her exquisite stitch patterns, many of which have been influenced by historical artefacts and architecture. Her latest design for us is a cardigan…

Norwegian knitwear designer Linka Neumann is also a dog sled driver who spends much of her time outside in harsh conditions. Her new book, Wilderness Knits, has 23 patterns for super-cosy jumpers and cardigans, which have been designed for outdoor adventures. Linka’s stranded colourwork patterns take inspiration from the Norwegian wilderness, and her beloved husky dogs - her favourite design features a paw print motif knitted in Icelandic Álafosslopi wool. Other stylised motifs include snowflakes, trees, reindeer and wolves, which feature on rugged designs including ‘Nordkalotten’ and ‘Fjordfolk’. Each of the unisex designs has a range of options to choose from, including sweater and cardigan versions, and different body and sleeve lengths for men and women. Three of the projects also have a choice of DK-weight or chunky ‘Polar’ versions.…

Legendary fashion designer Zandra Rhodes has teamed up with West Yorkshire Spinners to develop an exciting range of colourways and patterns for its Signature 4ply and ColourLab DK yarns. Zandra is known for her love of vibrant hues and vivid prints, and the self-striping colourways she has developed reflect her trademark style. The book Make a Statement has 15 handknit patterns for women, including a puff-sleeved cardigan and top, an elegant jumper, a cowl-neck sweater with stripe details, and a glamorous poncho. There are bright accessory projects, too, including socks, striped scarves, a hat, wristwarmers, and a chic belted wrap. www.wyspinners.com 01535 664500 Wild knits! Debbie Bliss’s set of cushion designs includes a tiger face, paw print and tiger stripe pattern £ 3.50 for a PDF download from Lovecrafts. https://bit.ly/debbieblisstiger Mamó…

20 October Bovey Tracey Knit a Sweater to Fit with Anniken Allis www.spinayarndevon.co.uk 01626 836203 22 October Warrington Brioche Knitting with Carol Meldrum www.blacksheepwools.com 01925 764231 23 October London Baltic Braids with Aleks Byrd www.loopknittingshop.com 020 7288 1160 28 October Much Wenlock Dee Hardwicke’s Seasonal Palette - Zoom event www.ippikinyarns.com 01952 728371 31 October Oxford Introduction to Brioche Knitting www.oxfordyarnstore.co.uk 01865 604112 2 November Felton, Morpeth Darning Workshop www.finefettlefibres.uk 4 November Warrington Fair Isle and Steeking with Juliet Bernard www.blacksheepwools.com 01925 764231 6-7 November Exeter Stitch Fest - live show www.stitchfest.co.uk 01803 731077 6 November Hitchin Hitchin Festiwool - live show TBC www.festiwool.com/hitchin 13-14 November Penkridge Winter Wool@J13 - live show www.wool-j13.uk 01785 330757 18-21 November Harrogate The Knitting & Stitching Show - live show. www.theknittingandstitchingshow.com 21 November Oxford Introduction…

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SIZE YARN West Yorkshire Spinners Illustrious (DK weight; 70% Falkland wool, 30% British alpaca; 225m/245yds per 100g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles 1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles 5 buttons Stitch holders or waste yarn Stitch markers Cable needle (cn) (optional) TENSION 20.5 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over st st using 4mm needles. 25 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over Cable Pattern using 4mm needles (see Pattern Notes). YARN STOCKISTS West Yorkshire Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS T3F: Slip 2 sts to cn and hold at front, P1; K2 from cn. T3B: Slip 1 st to cn and hold at back, K2; P1 from cn. M1P: Make 1 purlwise. Bring the tip of the left-hand needle under…

SIZE Wingspan: 210cm (82_in) Depth: 83cm (32_in) YARN Cloudborn Highland Fingering (4ply weight; 100% Peruvian Highland wool; 452m/494yds per 100g skein) Lavender Heather; 2 x 100g skeins NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, 80cm long 2 locking stitch markers (optional) TENSION 18.5 sts and 24.5 rows to measure 10cm over Chart D patt using 4mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Cloudborn c/o LoveCrafts www.lovecrafts.com For general abbreviations, see p89 CHARTS Chart A Chart B Chart C Chart D Chart E Chart F KEY THIS LOVELY design by Anniken Allis is constructed from a central panel and two ‘wings’ featuring contrasting lace stitch patterns, and it has a scalloped lower edge. It’s a large, soft and cosy shawl, which is knitted in Cloudborn’s Highland Fingering yarn. This is a smooth…

SIZE YARN Quince & Co. Lark (Worsted weight; 100% wool; 123m/135yds per 50g skein) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 set 4mm (UK 8/US 6) double-pointed needles (DPNs) 1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) straight knitting needles 1 button Waste yarn or stitch holders Stitch markers (optional) Tapestry needle TENSION 24 sts and 30 rows/rounds to 10cm over pattern using 4mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Quince & Co. www.quinceandco.co Available in the UK from Loop www.loopknittingshop.com 020 7288 1160 BLOCKING DIAGRAM CHARTS Chart 1A Chart 1B Chart 2 Chart 3 Chart 4 Chart 5A Chart 5B KEY Seeding Stitch Chart For general abbreviations, see p89 “THIS IS a perfect wee gansey for babies and toddlers, with a neck flap with a button to allow for easy wear, and knitted in the traditional way,”…

THE RICH, saturated shade used for these socks has been hand-dyed by Giddy Aunt Yarns in Northern Ireland; because this project uses 100g of yarn, it’s a great way to use up a special skein that you’ve picked up at a yarn show. Bronagh Miskelly’s design features a mock cable stitch pattern, which is worked in panels on the front and back, and flows into the heel section. SIZE YARN Giddy Aunt Yarns Merino Smooth Sock (4ply weight; 75% superwash merino wool, 25% nylon; 425m/464yds per 100g skein) Carnelian; 1 x 100g skein for both sizes NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 set 2.25mm (UK 13/US 1) double-pointed needles (DPNs), or 2.25mm circular needles, 60cm long, for Magic Loop method Stitch markers TENSION 35 sts and 45 rounds/rows to 10cm over st…

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Our archive of updates can be found at: www.gathered.how/theknitter ISSUE 155 Gwenvor In the yarn info panel, there are two yarn Bs. Blue (846) should be labelled Yarn C. At the end, in the Making Up section, the Lower Border pick-up should be worked before the neck, not at the end. ISSUE 166 Harriet Debbie Bliss has provided new text for the cable panel to avoid ambiguity in some sizes: CABLE PANEL Row 1 (WS): [P4, K1 (1:1:2:3), P4, K4, P3, K2, P6, K2, P3, K4] 3 times, P4, K1 (1:1:2:3), P4. Row 2: [K4, P1 (1:1:2:3), K4, P2, C5R, P2, K6, P2, C5L, P2] 3 times, K4, P1 (1:1:2:3), K4. Row 3: [P4, K1 (1:1:2:3), P4, K2, P3, K4, P6, K4, P3, K2] 3 times, P4, K1 (1:1:2:3), P4.…

ERIKA KNIGHT has used a stunning array of cabled and textured stitch patterns to give a patchwork look to this warm, cosy poncho. The front and back are joined using a visible three-needle cast-off, and fringing is added for a decorative effect. SIZE YARN NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles 1 pair 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) knitting needles 4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, no more than 40cm long Cable needle (cn) Stitch markers and stitch holders YARN STOCKISTS Rowan www.knitrowan.com BLOCKING DIAGRAM TENSION 20 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over rev st st on 4.5mm needles. 19 sts and 27 rows to 10cm over double moss st on 4.5mm needles. 26 sts and 27 rows to 10cm over stacked bud patt on 4.5mm…

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles 1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles Cable needle (cn) Stitch holders or waste yarn TENSION 26.5 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over cable patt on 4mm needles. Central cable panel on Front/Back (worked over 20 sts) measures 7cm. YARN STOCKISTS By Laxtons 01943 877123 www.bylaxtons.co.uk SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS C4B: Slip next 2 sts onto cn and hold at back of work, K2; then K2 from cn. C4F: Slip next 2 sts onto cn and hold at front of work, K2; then K2 from cn. C6B: Slip next 3 sts onto cn and hold at back of work, K3; then K3 from cn. C6F: Slip next 3 sts onto cn and hold at front of work, K3; then…

After interviewing Misa Hay recently about her Shetland Wool Adventures series of journals, I was inspired to cast on a pattern from Volume 2 - Linda Shearer’s ‘Hamar’ slipover. It’s the first time I’ve made a Fair Isle tank top and I’m very excited about the whole project. Knitting Fair Isle is always fun, and this design will introduce me to the ‘brak and eke’ method for the upper body sections, which is a clever way to work Fair Isle flat rather than in the round, but always on the right side. I’ve decided to use the same colour palette as Linda’s original design, not only because it’s lovely, but partly because I don’t quite have the confidence to put together my own colour combination - I guess that’s something…

“I AM fascinated with using modern graphics in my Fair Isle designs, and am very influenced by the tiles you see in Mediterranean countries, so this design is a bit of a mash-up, using contemporary colours,” explains Juliet Bernard. Her cowl and matching mitts are knitted in Debbie Bliss’s Fine Donegal, a 4ply yarn which has a tweedy appearance and a lovely softness thanks to its cashmere content. It comes in 16 warm shades. SIZE Cowl Depth: 21cm (8¼in) Circumference: 78cm (30¾in) Mitts Length: 17½cm (7in) Circumference: 20.5cm (8in) YARN Debbie Bliss Fine Donegal (4ply weight; 95% wool, 5% cashmere; 380m/416yds per 100g ball) 1 x 100g of each: A Moy (034) B Winter Rose (08) C Sulphur (29) D Leaf (13) E Snowdrift (01) YARN STOCKISTS Debbie Bliss c/o…

SIZE YARN Jamieson & Smith 2ply Jumper Weight (4ply weight; 100% Shetland wool; 115m/125yds per 25g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 set 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) double-pointed needles (DPNs) Stitch markers TENSION 28 sts and 34 rounds to 10cm over patt using 3mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Jamieson & Smith 01595 693579 www.shetlandwoolbrokers.co.uk CHARTS Chart A Chart B Chart C Chart D KEY Knit Purl K2tog SSK Yarn A Yarn B Yarn C Yarn D Repeat For general abbreviations, see p89 “THESE LEGWARMERS ARE SLIGHTLY SHAPED FOR A BETTER FIT” “THESE LEGWARMERS are knitted using traditional Fair Isle stitch patterns in rich autumnal colours of Jamieson & Smith’s pure Shetland wool, including a brandnew golden rust shade,” says Outi Kater. “They are worked top down in the round, and corrugated ribbing…

SIZE YARN The Fibre Co. Lore (DK weight; 100% lambswool, 250m/273yds per 100g skein) Plus 1 x 100g skein of each: C Happiness; D Heaven; E Comfort NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) circular needles, 40cm long 4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, 100cm long Darning needle Stitch markers Stitch holders or waste yarn TENSION 22 sts and 21 rnds to 10cm over pattern using 4mm needles, after blocking. 21 sts and 30 rnds to 10cm over st st using 4mm needles, after blocking. YARN STOCKISTS The Fibre Co. 017687 79 292 www.thefibreco.com CHARTS Chart A Chart B BLOCKING DIAGRAM Chart C - Body Chart for Size XS and S only Chart C - Body Chart for Size L only Chart C - Body Chart for Size M only…

SIZE YARN West Yorkshire Spinners Colourlab DK (DK weight, 100% wool; 225m/245yds per 100g ball) YARN STOCKISTS West Yorkshire Spinners 01535 664500 www.wyspinners.com NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) knitting needles 1 pair 3.5mm (UK 10-9/US 4) knitting needles 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) circular needles, 40cm long, for neck edging Stitch markers TENSION 24 sts and 29 rows to 10cm over st st using 3.5mm needles CHART KEY BLOCKING DIAGRAM KEY For general abbreviations, see p89 COMBINING A black background with vivid blocks of colour, this sweater by Dario Tubiana has a retro 1980s look. It is knitted using the intarsia technique, and Dario’s design includes a high ribbed neckline, and black sleeves decorated with a broad stripe of orange. It’s knitted in ColourLab DK from West…

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About our expert Caroline Bawn is the owner of Gorgeous Yarns, an online yarn store specialising in natural and hand-dyed yarns. Discover more at www.gorgeousyarns.co.uk WOOL, AND clothing in general, doesn’t need to be washed as often as we think. If an item of knitwear is worn, but not stained or smelly, it can be aired and will be good to go next time. Knitwear can be hung on a hanger in the shower after you get out and the steam will help to refresh the jumper without it needing to be washed. However, if your item is dirty, what then? There is a huge range of laundry products on the market which are designed to care for wool, delicates and silk. The prices range considerably from a supermarket brand…

THE FALKLAND Islands is a remote archipelago of 740 islands in the South Atlantic. Sheep farming is a vital part of the islands’ economy, and Falklands wool is much prized for its fineness and quality. Now Rowan is bringing this beautiful wool to a wider audience, through the launch of its new Pebble Island yarn. Fully traceable from farm to skein, it’s named for the island on which the wool is produced. Pebble Island is home to colonies of four species of penguin, as well as a wide range of wildfowl and wading birds. Also calling Pebble Island home are Alex and Dot Gould, along with sheep dog Betty and her offspring, who together run the sheep farm which supplies wool to Rowan. Pebble Island has been a sheep farm…