Yarn Issue 6

£24.00

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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 6 autumn/winter 2024 features:

Contents:

  • CARDINALS, CASHMERE & CAMELS The rarity of cashmere makes it so special and more besides.
  • CAPRICIOUS CASHMERE The Scottish Cashmere Producers Association was decades ahead of its time. 
  • SECURING CHAINS OF INNOVATION AND TRADITION: Established in the 18th century, Johnstons of Elgin survived when so many other mills failed.  
  • INCLUSIVE, INTERNATIONAL, VERSATILE … KILTS: ACME Atelier, contemporary kilt-maker in Moray, combines traditional craft skills with printmaking and a global twist. 
  • THE SHEEP AND THE GOATS: At Annfield Angora in the Kingdom of Fife Laury-Anne and Andrew share a love of mohair goats that yield beautiful yarn.
  • GOAT MOUNTAIN ON THE ANGUS SHORES: At Lunan Bay Farm the McEwans are producing the first Scottish-grown Cashmere in more than 30 years. 
  • ON OTHER SHORES AND BACK HOME AGAIN: Gudrun Johnston designs bridge the past and the future, inspired by her mother, the original Shetland Trader.
  • DREAM WEAVERS: THE RISE AND FALL OF PORTEOUS MILL: Alison Mayne pieces together a salutary tale of business and family. 

Knitting Patterns:

  • DI GILPIN LTD: Cuillin Gansey sleeveless jumper.
  • SAMIRA HILL, EILDON HILLS DESIGNS: Swordle Bay knitted legwarmers.
  • LOUISE MOSSOM, PIXIE LOU FELT: Northern Lights beanie & fingerless mitts.
  • FLORA KENNEDY, INNER WILD: Quaich Jacket.
  • ISABELLE RYAN SMITH, ALL TANGLED UP KNITS: Harbour Jumper. 
  • GUDRUN JOHNSTON, THE SHETLAND TRADER: Mirry Dancers cowl.
  • SUE HOLT, WOOLLEN WAVE: Red Squirrel Brooch. 

Crochet Patterns:

  • SAMIRA HILL, EILDON HILLS DESIGNS: Sanna Landscape crocheted legwarmers.
  • ALISON MAYNE, KNITROSPECTIVE: Janina Maria crocheted hat & scarf. 
  • MERRIAN HOLLAND, MEZZACRAFT: Burra Jumper.

You can see yarn and sizes for the knit and crochet patterns on Ravelry here.

Includes code for a digital copy

208 pages, 20 x 25.5 cm

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