Yarn - The Journal of Scottish Yarns: Issue 6
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Yarn - The Journal of Scottish Yarns is a bi-annual journal focusing on community, history, culture, and creativity of textiles in Scotland. This publication is colorful and offers an insightful view of all things yarn related, making connections and joining threads.
Yarn - The Journal of Scottish Yarns Issue 6 is full of beautiful inspiration for knitters, crocheters, and all of us who are in love with natural fibers! You'll find loads of information on various fibers including a quest to answer the question: why is Scotland famous for cashmere? We are especially excited to see an article on Thistler friend, Gudrun Johnston, discussing how her designs bridge the past and the future and are inspired by her mother, the original Shetland Trader!
- 208 Pages
- Published: November 2024
- Dimensions: 7.8 inches x 10 inches
- Book includes a code for digital copy
Contents:
- CARDINALS, CASHMERE & CAMELS: Explore the mystique of cashmere—rare, luxurious, and endlessly sought after.
- CAPRICIOUS CASHMERE Discover how 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 defied the odds, outlasting other mills with a perfect blend of old-world craftsmanship and modern ingenuity.
- INCLUSIVE, INTERNATIONAL, VERSATILE … KILTS: Meet ACME Atelier, a contemporary kilt-maker in Moray combining traditional craft skills with printmaking and a global twist.
- THE SHEEP AND THE GOATS: Follow Laury-Anne and Andrew at Annfield Angora, where their love for mohair goats brings us some of the most beautiful yarn Scotland has to offer.
- 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, a friend of The Woolly Thistle, uses her designs to 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 - 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 Jamieson's 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 Jamieson's of Shetland Spindrift or Jamieson & Smith Jumperweight
Crochet Patterns:
- 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
