Carol Christiansen has been curator and community museums officer at the Shetland Amenity Museum since 2006 and manages the knitted collections. She has a doctorate in archaeology with a specialism in textiles from Manchester University, and has published research in Shetlandic, Scottish and Nordic archaeological and historical textiles.
The author knows her subject intimately. Carol’s new book is – impressive. Any knitter would enjoy flicking through it and reading the odd titbits and it is a must for anyone who enjoys lace knitting.