Yarn 1 - The Journal of Scottish Yarns

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Yarn 1 - The Journal of Scottish Yarns
  • Yarn 1 - The Journal of Scottish Yarns
  • Yarn 1 - The Journal of Scottish Yarns
  • Yarn 1 - The Journal of Scottish Yarns
  • Yarn 1 - The Journal of Scottish Yarns
  • Yarn 1 - The Journal of Scottish Yarns
  • Yarn 1 - The Journal of Scottish Yarns
  • Yarn 1 - The Journal of Scottish Yarns
  • Yarn 1 - The Journal of Scottish Yarns

  • Yarn 1 - The Journal of Scottish Yarns

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 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 1: photographs by Ellie Morag Photography

Welcome to the first issue of The Journal of Scottish Yarns, Spring / Summer 2022

Contents include articles:

• Short History of Scottish Textiles: A run through the History of Scottish Textiles illustrated with some of the panels from The Great Tapestry of Scotland
• Newburgh Handloom Weavers: From South Uist to the Scottish Borders and Fife, Newburgh Handloom Weavers are producing handwoven bespoke tweed on looms with a story
• The Native Sheep Breeds of Scotland: Steeped in more than 6,000 years of history, Scottish sheep are an interesting flock
• The Story of Iona Wool: The story of how single origin Iona Wool came to be created
• The Border Mill: What do you do when you have more alpaca fleece than you can hand-spin? Set up a new mill in Duns in the Scottish Borders
• Stitching Loyalty: An 18th century embroidery making a statement of loyalty to the exiled Stuart royal family
• Dovecot Studios produce a tapestry woven masterpiece from a masterpiece of a masterpiece
• Learning to Spin: Some of the experts in and around Scotland share their advice on learning a specific craft

Issue 1 features a range of unique patterns with full instructions:

• Knitting patterns: Cowl (in large and small sizes), Sleeveless Vest, Triangular Shawl, Versatile Tabard
• Crochet patterns: Summer Top, Waterfall-front Cardigan, Fingerless Mitts
• Crewelwork sampler: by Susie Finlayson, suitable for beginners