Traditional Shetland knitting belt completely handmade using tradition methods made to order in your choice of colours and size.
Traditional Shetland Knitting Belt, or ‘Makkin Belt’ as it is known in Shetland.
For use with double pointed needles to anchor the needle for speed of working the stitch and to ease tension in the wrist.
Curious about how to use a knitting belt? Click on the link to watch a short video
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XFsP86ejLok
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbLAEQ4rqi8
Hand made using traditional methods and materials.
Natural vegetable tanned leather, hand dyed, waxed for strength and durability.
Traditionally filled with quality washed upholstery horsehair mix fibres. Alternatively can be filled with coconut fibre - please see separate listing.
The holes are a standard 3.5mm hole which fit upto a 4mm needle securely and can be used with smaller needles as the needle is held secure by the internal stuffing.
A selection of holes can be made larger should you need to accomadate larger needles, but we do not recomend holes larger than 8mm as stuffing is likely to be lost.
Avaiable in your choice of body colour, strap colour and edge lace colour.
Available in the following sizes:
Small: 24"-37" (61-94cm) (childrens, ladies size 6-12)
Medium: 33"-39" (84-99cm) (ladies size 8-16)
Large: 37"-44" (94-112cm) (ladies size 14-22 )
X Large: 42"-52" (107-132cm) (ladies size 20-32)
(These measuremnets are approximate and are a guide only, if you require a specific size range please message us with your requirements).
Should you prefer a belt made to a specific waist size please add waist measurement size when ordering. There is no extra charge for larger sizes.
Comes in a linen storage/gift bag, which can also be used as a yarn keeper, hung from the belt whislt working your project.
Made to order usually within 5-7 working days.
This item is made to order in your choice of colour and size.
We also have separate listings for available in-stock, ready to ship immediately.
