Yarn - The Journal of Scottish Yarns: Issue 6

• 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