Orkney Textiles & Knitwear

The association has a wide variety of members working in textiles and knitwear both traditional and contemporary. From the traditional hand knitted garments using wool from the famous North Ronaldsay sheep to high fashion contemporary knitwear, screen printing and fabric fusion there's something for everyone. Click on members' images or logos to go directly to their websites.

Hume Sweet Hume cushions - inspired by the island of Westray

Pierowall Village, Westray, KW17 2BZ
Tel: 01857 677259

From our home to your home...visit our website for a sequence of colourful knitwear inspired by our shorefronts, gardens and wild island landscapes.

Fair Isle design knitwear

25 Broad St, Kirkwall, KW15 1DH
Tel: 01856 874225

Judith Glue has been designing and making knitwear inspired by Orkney for almost 30 years. Shop online or visit her shop opposite St Magnus Cathedral.


hand printed linen cushion

Old Academy, Back Rd, Stromness, KW16 3AW   Tel: 01856 851740

Marram Studio produces a unique collection of printed fabrics, interior and fashion accessories such as cushions, bags, purses, baby t-shirts, tea towels and lots more!

Hand framed knitwear in luxury lambswool silk yarn

41 Victoria St, Stromness, KW16 3AA   Tel: 01856 852900

We design and make unique tunics and jackets using luxurious yarns in a large range of colours and have just introduced a small range of menswear.


recycled felted wool scarves

Bewan, Papa Westray, KW17 2BU
Tel: 01857 644245

Stunning collection in 100% recycled, felted, wool including hats, bags, teddies, scarves, headbands, jackets and slipper-boots. Also, freshly felted flowers, wall hangings and sculptured wool.

Lambswool scarf with pom poms

Wool & Wine, 11 Broad St, Kirkwall, KW15 1DH
Tel: 01856 888792

Designer/maker of funky, colourful, knitted and felted accessories and furnishings. Textile courses for all abilities. Tradition with a twist!


handmade felt bag, flower and fleece

Benlaw, Costa, Evie, KW17 2NN
Tel: 01856 751305

Traditional knitwear, knitting wool and carded fleece (natural colours and hand-dyed), handmade felt goods, sheepskin rugs, woven blankets - all produced from North Ronaldsay rare breed sheep.

Hand knitted sweater

Front Rd, St Margaret's Hope, South Ronaldsay, KW17 2SL
Tel: 01856 831587

The Workshop is a craft producers' co-operative specialising in high quality knitwear and crafts. Our original knitwear combines traditional handknitting with modern designs and beautiful yarns.