The Wool Islands

The Wool Islands is a celebration of wool and knitting in the Faroe Islands. Choose between French or English subtitles in settings Production Producer: Sissal Kjartansdóttir Kristiansen Directed by: Beinta á Torkilsheyggi & Marianna Mørkøre Director of photography: Rógvi Rasmussen Additional photography: FriisFram & Janus á Argjahøvda Drone operatør: Dan Andreasen Idea & Script: Sissal Kjartansdóttir Kristiansen Art Direction: Beinta á Torkilsheyggi Editor: Marianna Mørkøre Colorgrader: Rógvi Rasmussen Drone operatør: Dan Andreasen Voiceover & Script: Kristina Gry Berg Sound Production: Sámal Jákup Jakobsen Music: Sakaris / Mahogni Music Publishing & Steven Keech Model: Malan Bentsdóttir Zachariasen Archival Material Provided by Savnsgull, KvF Søguligar savnsmyndir uml 1939 - Owner: National Museum of the Faroe Islands Film by Julius Høgnesen - Owner: Andrias Klein Film by Rósing Rasmussen - Owner: Niclas Rasmussen Provided by Danish Film Institute Færøerne I & II - Film by Erik R. Knudsen - Distribution: Statens Filmcentral Færøfilmen - Filmed by Leo Hansen - Owner: Peder Leo-Hansen Other Footage: KvF & Shutterstock Funded by Vinnuframi Búnaðargrunnurin Visit Faroe Islands Filmsgrunnurin Shisa Brand Minnisgrunnur Sonnu av Skarði Nes Kommuna Featured Brand Guðrun&Guðrun Steinum Shisa Brand Einstakt Navia Ragnhild Hjalmarsdóttir Højgaard Thanks to Kristina Gry Berg Rannvá Winkler Tórarinn Niclasen á Rípuni Dorthea Joensen Símun Gullaksen Ragnhild Hjalmarsdóttir Højgaard Malan Bentsdóttir Zachariasen Kristina D. Christiansen Hotel Føroyar Klippfisk Listaskálin Tjóðsavnið Búnaðarstovan Løvebetong

Faroese Design, Wool, & Knitting — Part 1 | THE WOOL ISLANDS & Designer Introductions
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Faroese Design, Wool, & Knitting — Part 1 | THE WOOL ISLANDS & Designer Introductions

SWW Film Series: Stoorbra Socks, Fair Isle Knitting and Shetland with Alison Rendall
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SWW Film Series: Stoorbra Socks, Fair Isle Knitting and Shetland with Alison Rendall

Scotlands Sacred Islands with Ben Fogle | S1E4: Shetland’s Spiritual Roots & Island Stories
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Scotlands Sacred Islands with Ben Fogle | S1E4: Shetland’s Spiritual Roots & Island Stories

NATION 1 Faroe Islands - the connected nation
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NATION 1 Faroe Islands - the connected nation

Dip A Toe visits knitwear designers, Gudrun & Gudrun in the Faroe Islands
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Dip A Toe visits knitwear designers, Gudrun & Gudrun in the Faroe Islands

From fleece to garment- PART 1. Drents Heideschaap (Drenthe Heath)
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From fleece to garment- PART 1. Drents Heideschaap (Drenthe Heath)

Fabric of Canada: Woolkeepers of Saskatchewan
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Fabric of Canada: Woolkeepers of Saskatchewan

yarn shopping on a small scottish island • isle of skye shops, acquisitions, plans
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yarn shopping on a small scottish island • isle of skye shops, acquisitions, plans

Wool in the Pyrenees. Sheep shearing, carding and craftsmanship of garments | Documentary film
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Wool in the Pyrenees. Sheep shearing, carding and craftsmanship of garments | Documentary film

Was it impossible to pass the Medieval Knitting Guild Test?
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Was it impossible to pass the Medieval Knitting Guild Test?

Wool in the North - Greenland
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Wool in the North - Greenland

SWW Film Series: Preparing Shetland Fleece for Hand Spinning, with Sue Arthur
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SWW Film Series: Preparing Shetland Fleece for Hand Spinning, with Sue Arthur

FORGOTTEN FIBRE (2023) | Short Documentary revealing the forgotten potential of wool in textiles
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FORGOTTEN FIBRE (2023) | Short Documentary revealing the forgotten potential of wool in textiles

The Truth About Elizabeth Zimmermann
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The Truth About Elizabeth Zimmermann

Wool in the North - Iceland
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Wool in the North - Iceland

1964: SHETLAND SHAWLS are more valuable than GOLD | Tonight | Fashion | BBC Archive
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1964: SHETLAND SHAWLS are more valuable than GOLD | Tonight | Fashion | BBC Archive

Exploring Natural Fibre Types
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Exploring Natural Fibre Types

Island, von strickenden Männern und Pullovern (360° - GEO Reportage)
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Island, von strickenden Männern und Pullovern (360° - GEO Reportage)

Learning To Knit On The UK’s Most Remote Island | Fair Isle
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Learning To Knit On The UK’s Most Remote Island | Fair Isle

From Sheep to Skein: The Magic of Shetland Wool at Uradale Farm 🧶 behind the scenes tour & interview
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From Sheep to Skein: The Magic of Shetland Wool at Uradale Farm 🧶 behind the scenes tour & interview