Yarn - The Journal of Scottish Yarns Issue 6
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Produced by Susan Anderson, Yarn - The Journal of Scottish Yarns aims to put Scottish textiles on the map by making connections, joining threads and promoting Scottish Textiles of all kinds through stories and design.
Each issue contains in depth articles exploring the many facets of contemporary Scottish Textiles, as well as the wealth and diversity of the history and traditions of textile materials and production across the country.
Each issue also contains a selection of unique patterns for knitting and crochet.
Issue 6 of The Journal of Scottish Yarn looks at the question: Why is Scotland famous for cashmere? And more!
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.
When you purchase a physical copy of the journal details of how to obtain a free digital version are included with your print copy.
208 pages, 20 x 25.5 cm
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