Yarn - The Journal of Scottish Yarns is a new bi-annual journal focussing on community, history, culture and creativity of textiles in Scotland.
It aims to tell the stories - past and present - of the fibres, skills, artisans and industries and supporting creativity through a range of projects you can make yourself.
Issue 1 features a range of unique patterns with full instructions:
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Knitting patterns: Cowl (in large and small sizes), Sleeveless Vest, Triangular Shawl, Versatile Tabard
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Crochet patterns: Summer Top, Waterfall-front Cardigan, Fingerless Mitts
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Crewelwork sampler: by Susie Finlayson, suitable for beginners
You can see yarn and sizes for the knit and crochet patterns on Ravelry here.
Includes articles:
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Short History of Scottish Textiles: A run through the History of Scottish Textiles illustrated with some of the panels from The Great Tapestry of Scotland
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Newburgh Handloom Weavers: From South Uist to the Scottish Borders and Fife, Newburgh Handloom Weavers are producing handwoven bespoke tweed on looms with a story
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The Native Sheep Breeds of Scotland: Steeped in more than 6,000 years of history, Scottish sheep are an interesting flock
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The Story of Iona Wool: The story of how single origin Iona Wool came to be created
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The Border Mill: What do you do when you have more alpaca fleece than you can hand-spin? Set up a new mill in Duns in the Scottish Borders
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Stitching Loyalty: An 18th century embroidery making a statement of loyalty to the exiled Stuart royal family
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Dovecot Studios produce a tapestry woven masterpiece from a masterpiece of a masterpiece
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Learning to Spin: Some of the experts in and around Scotland share their advice on learning a specific craft
Includes code for a digital copy
170+ pages, 20 x 25.5 cm