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Yarn Issue 6 - Autumn / Winter 2024 [digital only]

£21.00

Welcome to the digital edition of issue 6 of The Journal of Scottish Yarns, Spring / Summer 2024.

(Please note if you have a printed version of issue 6 with a digital download code you are in the right place: just click ‘Purchase’ above and use your code at checkout in the ‘Discount Code’ box)

Contents:

  1. CARDINALS, CASHMERE & CAMELS The rarity of cashmere makes it so special and more besides.

  2. CAPRICIOUS CASHMERE The Scottish Cashmere Producers Association was decades ahead of its time. 

  3. SECURING CHAINS OF INNOVATION AND TRADITION: Established in the 18th century, Johnstons of Elgin survived when so many other mills failed.  

  4. INCLUSIVE, INTERNATIONAL, VERSATILE … KILTS: ACME Atelier, contemporary kilt-maker in Moray, combines traditional craft skills with printmaking and a global twist. 

  5. 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.

  6. GOAT MOUNTAIN ON THE ANGUS SHORES: At Lunan Bay Farm the McEwans are producing the first Scottish-grown Cashmere in more than 30 years. 

  7. ON OTHER SHORES AND BACK HOME AGAIN: Gudrun Johnston designs bridge the past and the future, inspired by her mother, the original Shetland Trader.

  8. 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.

  • 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:

  • SAMIRA HILL, EILDON HILLS DESIGNS: Sanna Landscape crocheted legwarmers.

  • ALISON MAYNE, KNITROSPECTIVE: Janina Maria crocheted hat & scarf. 

  • MERRIAN HOLLAND, MEZZACRAFT: Burra Jumper.

Add To Cart

Welcome to the digital edition of issue 6 of The Journal of Scottish Yarns, Spring / Summer 2024.

(Please note if you have a printed version of issue 6 with a digital download code you are in the right place: just click ‘Purchase’ above and use your code at checkout in the ‘Discount Code’ box)

Contents:

  1. CARDINALS, CASHMERE & CAMELS The rarity of cashmere makes it so special and more besides.

  2. CAPRICIOUS CASHMERE The Scottish Cashmere Producers Association was decades ahead of its time. 

  3. SECURING CHAINS OF INNOVATION AND TRADITION: Established in the 18th century, Johnstons of Elgin survived when so many other mills failed.  

  4. INCLUSIVE, INTERNATIONAL, VERSATILE … KILTS: ACME Atelier, contemporary kilt-maker in Moray, combines traditional craft skills with printmaking and a global twist. 

  5. 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.

  6. GOAT MOUNTAIN ON THE ANGUS SHORES: At Lunan Bay Farm the McEwans are producing the first Scottish-grown Cashmere in more than 30 years. 

  7. ON OTHER SHORES AND BACK HOME AGAIN: Gudrun Johnston designs bridge the past and the future, inspired by her mother, the original Shetland Trader.

  8. 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.

  • 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:

  • SAMIRA HILL, EILDON HILLS DESIGNS: Sanna Landscape crocheted legwarmers.

  • ALISON MAYNE, KNITROSPECTIVE: Janina Maria crocheted hat & scarf. 

  • MERRIAN HOLLAND, MEZZACRAFT: Burra Jumper.

Welcome to the digital edition of issue 6 of The Journal of Scottish Yarns, Spring / Summer 2024.

(Please note if you have a printed version of issue 6 with a digital download code you are in the right place: just click ‘Purchase’ above and use your code at checkout in the ‘Discount Code’ box)

Contents:

  1. CARDINALS, CASHMERE & CAMELS The rarity of cashmere makes it so special and more besides.

  2. CAPRICIOUS CASHMERE The Scottish Cashmere Producers Association was decades ahead of its time. 

  3. SECURING CHAINS OF INNOVATION AND TRADITION: Established in the 18th century, Johnstons of Elgin survived when so many other mills failed.  

  4. INCLUSIVE, INTERNATIONAL, VERSATILE … KILTS: ACME Atelier, contemporary kilt-maker in Moray, combines traditional craft skills with printmaking and a global twist. 

  5. 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.

  6. GOAT MOUNTAIN ON THE ANGUS SHORES: At Lunan Bay Farm the McEwans are producing the first Scottish-grown Cashmere in more than 30 years. 

  7. ON OTHER SHORES AND BACK HOME AGAIN: Gudrun Johnston designs bridge the past and the future, inspired by her mother, the original Shetland Trader.

  8. 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.

  • 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:

  • 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 copy using a unique code are included with the delivery (found inside the back cover). If you can’t find your code please get in touch using the Contact Form to arrange.

204 pages, 20 x 25.5 cm

ISSN 2753-2801 (print)

ISSN 2753-281X (online)

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