A colourful and insightful view of all things yarn related, making connections, and joining threads.

Yarn – The Journal of Scottish Yarns is a new bi-annual journal focussing on community, history, culture and creativity of textiles in Scotland.

Our objectives are to:

• Promote Scottish textiles culture and community by telling the stories – past and present – of the fibres, skills, artisans and industries that make up its fabric
• Support your creativity through a range of creative projects you can make yourself; from beginner to advanced level

Issue 6 could be called the Goat issue as (amongst other things) we seek to answer the question: why is Scotland famous for cashmere? What a fascinating topic – I hope you agree!

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.

Patterns:

Knitting:

DI GILPIN LTD: Cuillin Gansey sleeveless jumper – Yarn is Di Gilpin Lalland Aran

SAMIRA HILL, EILDON HILLS DESIGNS: Swordle Bay knitted legwarmers – Yarn West Highland Woollery DK

LOUISE MOSSOM, PIXIE LOU FELT: Northern Lights beanie & fingerless mitts – Yarn Jamiesons of Shetland Spindrift

FLORA KENNEDY, INNER WILD: Quaich Jacket – Yarn Uist Wool Beothach

ISABELLE RYAN SMITH, ALL TANGLED UP KNITS: Harbour Jumper – Yarn Annfield Angora

GUDRUN JOHNSTON, THE SHETLAND TRADER: Mirry Dancers cowl – Yarn Jamiesons of Shetland Spindrift

SUE HOLT, WOOLLEN WAVE: Red Squirrel Brooch – Yarn Jamiesons of Shetland Spindrift or Jamieson & Smith Jumperweight

Crochet:

SAMIRA HILL, EILDON HILLS DESIGNS: Sanna Landscape crocheted legwarmers – Yarn West Highland Woollery DK

ALISON MAYNE, KNITROSPECTIVE: Janina Maria crocheted hat & scarf – Yarn The Wool Chemist 4-ply

MERRIAN HOLLAND, MEZZACRAFT: Burra Jumper – Yarn Donna Smith Langsoond DK

When you purchase a physical copy of the journal details of how to obtain a free digital version are included with your print copy. The code can found inside the back cover.

208 pages, 20 x 25.5 cm

Click here for Ravelry link to Issue 6 knit and crochet designs