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 .

Includes code for a digital copy

208 pages, 20 x 25.5 cm