{"title":"Yarn Journal","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_1711058817238073624xmsonormal\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2969\/4785\/files\/Yarn_LOGOS-05_480x480.png?v=1668008891\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2969\/4785\/files\/Yarn_LOGOS-05_480x480.png?v=1668008891\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e‘\u003cspan class=\"il\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYarn\u003c\/span\u003e’ is a new bi-annual publication.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"il\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emagazine\u003c\/span\u003e’s purpose is to build community, and to promote and support \u003cspan class=\"il\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScottish\u003c\/span\u003e textiles and related creativity by: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" type=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"m_1711058817238073624xmsolistparagraph\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etelling stories (past and present) about people, places and businesses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"m_1711058817238073624xmsolistparagraph\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esharing specially commissioned craft designs (knitting, crochet and crewel work in issue 1)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_1711058817238073624xmsonormal\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“This is scholarly, intelligent, interesting and visually amazing.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yarn-the-journal-of-scottish-yarns-volume-1","title":"Yarn - The Journal of Scottish Yarns: Volume 1","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe are thrilled to stock the first issue of \u003cstrong\u003eThe Journal of Scottish Yarns: Spring\/Summer 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis new \u003cstrong\u003ebi-annual publication\u003c\/strong\u003e was created\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003e to build community, and to promote and support \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eScottish\u003c\/span\u003e textiles and related creativity by:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" type=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"m_1711058817238073624xmsolistparagraph\"\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003etelling stories (past and present) about people, places and businesses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"m_1711058817238073624xmsolistparagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003esharing specially commissioned craft designs (knitting, crochet and crewel work in issue 1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_1711058817238073624xmsonormal\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003edigital download code\u003c\/strong\u003e (pdf) is included (inside the back cover).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eContents of this first issue include articles:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eShort History of Scottish Textiles: A run through the History of Scottish Textiles illustrated with some of the panels from The Great Tapestry of Scotland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eNewburgh Handloom Weavers: From South Uist to the Scottish Borders and Fife, Newburgh Handloom Weavers are producing handwoven bespoke tweed on looms with a story\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe Native Sheep Breeds of Scotland: Steeped in more than 6,000 years of history, Scottish sheep are an interesting flock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe Story of Iona Wool: The story of how single origin Iona Wool came to be created\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe Border Mill: What do you do when you have more alpaca fleece than you can hand-spin? 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\u003cstrong\u003efourth issue of The Journal of Scottish Yarns\u003c\/strong\u003e, Autumn \/ Winter 2023!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis new \u003cstrong\u003ebi-annual publication\u003c\/strong\u003e was created\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003e to build community, and to promote and support \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eScottish\u003c\/span\u003e textiles and related creativity by:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col type=\"1\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"m_1711058817238073624xmsolistparagraph\"\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003etelling stories (past and present) about people, places and businesses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"m_1711058817238073624xmsolistparagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003esharing specially commissioned craft designs (knitting, crochet and crewel work in issue 1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp 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The 'theme' across three of the articles in this issue is \u003cstrong\u003ekilt making and tartan\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003eContents include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul data-editing-info='{\"orderedStyleType\":1,\"unorderedStyleType\":1}'\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe first tartan mill to be established in the Highlands for decades, Prickly Thistle seeks answers to today’s issues from the past.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eV\u0026amp;A Dundee worked with Glasgow micro-weavers, Vevar, to explore their tartan design and create a limited edition piece: a modern interpretation steeped in Scottish textile legacy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith inspiration from across continents, Ripples Crafts has been based in the northwest Highlands of Scotland for 15 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCenturies of history provide design inspiration for textile conservator Sara Wolf.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLammermuit Wool: the story of a small and friendly flock of Shetland sheep in East Lothian.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKiltmaking is culturally significant for Scotland, but did you know it is an endangered skill?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA short history of Sanquhar knitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigns:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eKnitting:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003col data-editing-info='{\"orderedStyleType\":1,\"unorderedStyleType\":1}' data-listchain=\"__List_Chain_1121\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKATT WEAVER,  HEATHER AND HOPS Hairst Jumper: lace details and twisted rib around the hem make an elegant jumper, with matching  cowl and scarf designs. Designed with Zakami Yarns Aran wool.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRUTH ROBINSON Charles III Sanquhar Mitts and Cowl: a new pattern based on historic motifs, created for the Coronation of the new King. Designed with Wee County Yarns Kinross 4 ply wool.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSARA WOLF Diamond Twist Socks: inspired by a small knitted fragment found with the Gunnister man in Shetland. Designed with Uist Wool Canach, Westfield Croft Shetland or Whistlebare Cuthbert’s Sock yarn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEMMA VINING Sallochy Bay Shawl: crescent-shaped shawl in two sizes inspired by the life cycle of a mushroom. Designed using Dystopic Fibres 4 ply yarn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLOUISE MOSSOM Sma’ Glen Beanie Hat: inspired by the magical purple sky that precedes snow. Designed with Jamieson’s of Shetland Spindrift wool.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKARIE WESTERMANN Wheatfield Jumper:  an everyday staple designed to showcase special wool. Designed for Lammermuir Wool Harestanes DK wool.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSYLVIA WATTS-CHERRY Coorie Cardigan: a snuggly cardigan featuring cables framed with intarsia colourwork. Designed with Iona Wool Aran weight wool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrochet:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003col data-editing-info='{\"orderedStyleType\":1,\"unorderedStyleType\":1}' data-listchain=\"__List_Chain_1122\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAMIRA HILL,  EILDON HILLS DESIGNS Whin Top: a versatile sleeveless garment that can be a poncho or an oversized tank top. Designed with Hawkshaw Sheep Aran weight wool.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMERRIAN HOLLAND, MEZZACRAFT Droman Hat: peaks and troughs are accentuated with colour, designed to  use up small quantities  of DK yarn. Designed for Ripples Crafts yarn or Jamieson’s of Shetland DK wool.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMARTA MITCHELL Sunset Song Top:  a crocheted tank top inspired by winter skies  and designed for layering. Designed using J. C. Rennies (KnitRennies) Supersoft 4 ply wool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAnd\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eNIC CORRIGAN Dovecot Socks: Fair Isle patterned machine-knitted socks (with hand-knit instructions) inspired by  a visit to Dovecot Studios. Designed using Black Isle Yarns Killen Sock yarn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e212 pages\u003cbr\u003eSize 20 x 25.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yarn Journal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40537995706433,"sku":"YARNJournal-Vol4","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2969\/4785\/files\/Issue4Cover.png?v=1697799770"},{"product_id":"the-journal-of-scottish-yarns-volume-5","title":"The Journal of Scottish Yarns: Volume 5","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWelcome to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003efifth issue of The Journal of Scottish Yarns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, Spring\/Summer 2024!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis new \u003cstrong\u003ebi-annual publication\u003c\/strong\u003e was created\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003e to build community, and to promote and support \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eScottish\u003c\/span\u003e textiles and related creativity by:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" type=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"m_1711058817238073624xmsolistparagraph\"\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003etelling stories (past and present) about people, places and businesses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"m_1711058817238073624xmsolistparagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003esharing specially commissioned craft designs (knitting, crochet and weaving in issue 5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_1711058817238073624xmsonormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003edigital download code\u003c\/strong\u003e (pdf) is included (inside the back cover).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003eContents include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eStories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul data-editing-info='{\"orderedStyleType\":1,\"unorderedStyleType\":1}'\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWEAVING THE EDINBURGH SEVEN Dovecot Tapestry Studios work with Christine Borland to celebrate the first women to matriculate at a British university. (by Prof Carol M Richardson)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eVARIEGATIONS ON A THEME Uist Wool has a passion for the natural colours of fleece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFAIR ISLE ON FAIR ISLE Barkland Croft takes knitting traditions back to source. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFLOCK TO SOCK Glenesk folk museum in Angus is rediscovering kilt hose. (by Julie Cave, Museum Officer)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eA DELICATE FUTURE Shetland lace knitting is on the red list of endangered crafts. (by Elizabeth Williamson)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eREVIVING TEXTILE TALENTS Creation Mill tackles isolation and supports textile skills in Dumfries and Galloway. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCRAFTING MATHS Knot Unknot: The abstract art behind knitting and crochet.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCHARTING AGE-OLD SEAS Photographs from The Wick Society inspire gansey designs. A tribute to Gordon Reid. (by Sara Wolf)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDesigns:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul data-editing-info='{\"orderedStyleType\":1,\"unorderedStyleType\":1}'\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eFAY DASHPER-HUGHES Kin Jumper: A striking two row repeat creates a versatile crocheted jumper made in Aister 'oo' Shetland wool.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eREBECCA CLOW,  THE CREABEA Myrtle Waistcoat:  A statement vest for dressing up or down, made in Shilasdair Anam DK.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eKELLY ORDEMANN, MADE BY KELLY O Pathfinder Top: A knitted tee made in wool for Scottish summers, made in Ginger Twist Studio Masham Mayhem 4-ply.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eSYLVIA WATTS-CHERRY, CHERRIES ON TOP Isla Top: A lace pattern inspired by Scots pine trees creates this light summer top, made in Cookston Crafts Alpaca\/Silk\/Cashmere 4-ply.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSAMIRA HILL, EILDON HILLS DESIGNS Lammermuirs Crochet Top: A top-down crocheted summer top, made in Flora Fibres Tencel DK.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSOLVEIGH LASS-EVANS, IOLAIR YARN Common Blue Shawl: Colours and shapes of a butterfly motif inspire this kite shaped shawl, made in Iolair Yarn Luing or Woollenflower Twig 4-ply.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eALISON MAYNE, KNITROSPECTIVE Cluny Cowl and Wrap: Options for three cowls and a long stole show off handdyed colours, made in The Woolchemist 4-ply Merino Linen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eELIZABETH WILLIAMSON KNITTING Da Slockit Light Shawl: Traditional Shetland Lace pattens and techniques with instructions for two sizes, made in Jamieson \u0026amp; Smith 2-ply Lace Weight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eMERRIAN HOLLAND, MEZZACRAFT Gothic Wrap: Textures and colours combine in this modular wrap, made in Choufunga 4-ply merino sock yarn and Float Your Goat mohair silk from My Mama Knits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eSUNSHINE STEWART,  AT BIRKHILL HOUSE Peg Loom Mat: Instructions for making a seat pad or small rug using an ancient weaving craft. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e212 pages\u003cbr\u003eSize 20 x 25.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yarn Journal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41168921493569,"sku":"YARNJournal-Vol5","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2969\/4785\/files\/Photoroom_20240528_25443PM.jpg?v=1716904520"},{"product_id":"the-journal-of-scottish-yarns-volume-6","title":"The Journal of Scottish Yarns: Volume 6","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWelcome to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003esixth issue of The Journal of Scottish Yarns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, Autumn\/Winter 2024!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new \u003cstrong\u003ebi-annual publication\u003c\/strong\u003e was created\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003e to build community, and to promote and support \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eScottish\u003c\/span\u003e textiles and related creativity by:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col type=\"1\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"m_1711058817238073624xmsolistparagraph\"\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003etelling stories (past and present) about people, places and businesses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"m_1711058817238073624xmsolistparagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003esharing specially commissioned craft designs (knitting, crochet and weaving in issue 5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_1711058817238073624xmsonormal\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003edigital download code\u003c\/strong\u003e (pdf) is included (inside the back cover).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003eContents include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ProductItem-summary\" data-controller=\"ProductGallery\" data-controllers-bound=\"ProductGallery\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-details\n    ProductItem-details\" data-test=\"pdp-details\" data-current-context='{\n      \"isSubscription\": \"false\",\n      \"subscriptionType\": \"\"\n  }'\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-controller=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\" class=\"ProductItem-details-checkout\" data-controllers-bound=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ProductItem-details-excerpt ProductItem-details-excerpt-below-price\" data-content-field=\"excerpt\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1729241845471_118\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Issue 6 of The Journal of Scottish Yarns. In this issue we look at the question: Why is Scotland famous for cashmere? And more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-rte-list=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCARDINALS, CASHMERE \u0026amp; CAMELS The rarity of cashmere makes it so special and more besides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCAPRICIOUS CASHMERE The Scottish Cashmere Producers Association was decades ahead of its time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSECURING CHAINS OF INNOVATION AND TRADITION: Established in the 18th century, Johnstons of Elgin survived when so many other mills failed.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINCLUSIVE, INTERNATIONAL, VERSATILE … KILTS: ACME Atelier, contemporary kilt-maker in Moray, combines traditional craft skills with printmaking and a global twist. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGOAT MOUNTAIN ON THE ANGUS SHORES: At Lunan Bay Farm the McEwans are producing the first Scottish-grown Cashmere in more than 30 years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eON OTHER SHORES AND BACK HOME AGAIN: Gudrun Johnston designs bridge the past and the future, inspired by her mother, the original Shetland Trader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDREAM WEAVERS: THE RISE AND FALL OF PORTEOUS MILL: Alison Mayne pieces together a salutary tale of business and family. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatterns:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-indent=\"1\"\u003eKnitting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDI GILPIN LTD: Cuillin Gansey sleeveless jumper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAMIRA HILL, EILDON HILLS DESIGNS: Swordle Bay knitted legwarmers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLOUISE MOSSOM, PIXIE LOU FELT: Northern Lights beanie \u0026amp; fingerless mitts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFLORA KENNEDY, INNER WILD: Quaich Jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISABELLE RYAN SMITH, ALL TANGLED UP KNITS: Harbour Jumper. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGUDRUN JOHNSTON, THE SHETLAND TRADER: Mirry Dancers cowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSUE HOLT, WOOLLEN WAVE: Red Squirrel Brooch. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-indent=\"1\"\u003eCrochet:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAMIRA HILL, EILDON HILLS DESIGNS: Sanna Landscape crocheted legwarmers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eALISON MAYNE, KNITROSPECTIVE: Janina Maria crocheted hat \u0026amp; scarf. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMERRIAN HOLLAND, MEZZACRAFT: Burra Jumper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ProductItem-quantity-add-to-cart\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-quantity-input\" data-item-id=\"670fb8c8c0e93771e083a991\" data-animation-role=\"content\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1729241845471_117\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"quantity-label\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ProductItem-additional\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-layout sqs-grid-12 columns-12\" data-layout-label=\"Post Body\" data-type=\"item\" id=\"item-670fb8c8c0e93771e083a991\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row sqs-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col sqs-col-12 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7","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWelcome to the \u003cstrong\u003eseventh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e issue of The Journal of Scottish Yarns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, Summer2025!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new \u003cstrong\u003ebi-annual publication\u003c\/strong\u003e was created\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003e to build community, and to promote and support \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eScottish\u003c\/span\u003e textiles and related creativity by:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col type=\"1\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"m_1711058817238073624xmsolistparagraph\"\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003etelling stories (past and present) about people, places and businesses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"m_1711058817238073624xmsolistparagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003esharing specially commissioned craft designs (knitting, crochet and weaving in issue 5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_1711058817238073624xmsonormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003edigital download code\u003c\/strong\u003e (pdf) is included (inside the back cover).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003eContents include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ProductItem-summary\" data-controller=\"ProductGallery\" data-controllers-bound=\"ProductGallery\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-details\n    ProductItem-details\" data-test=\"pdp-details\" data-current-context='{\n      \"isSubscription\": \"false\",\n      \"subscriptionType\": \"\"\n  }'\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-controller=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\" class=\"ProductItem-details-checkout\" data-controllers-bound=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ProductItem-details-excerpt ProductItem-details-excerpt-below-price\" data-content-field=\"excerpt\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1729241845471_118\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eIn this issue you’ll find more stories of Scottish textiles, past and present:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-rte-list=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTHE POWER OF THE LOOM Weaver of bespoke cloth, Sam Goates of Woven in the Bone, travelled from Scotland to Australia and back again, meeting old friends in the process.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTARTAN’S DAWN: GLEN AFFRIC AND THE GENESIS OF TARTAN Historically significant tartans, including the oldest true tartan dating from the rein of Mary Queen of Scots, recreated by a Perthshire mill.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eREFUSE TO PUT YOUR CRAYONS BACK IN THE BOX Graphic designer turned yarn dyer Lisa Harland tells the story of how adversity led to a colourful venture\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHISTORY ON LEGS ‘Like the red arrows’ is just one way Viking re-enactor Alexandra King describes her flock of Soay sheep.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLOCHCARRON: THREADS THROUGH TIME Weavers Lochcarron of Scotland are embedded in Borders textile heritage - via the Scottish Highlands\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMEET THE MAKERS: SCOTTISH TEXTILE SHOWCASE Bringing far-flung Scottish textiles to Edinburgh visitors and sharing their stories along the way.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBALMERINO: WHERE THE SEA GRASS GROWS A new breed of sheep helping to regenerate land in Fife and proving that Scottish wool can be supersoft in the process.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLACE PANELS ON CHURCH ROAD A practical solution in Lerwick leads to a bit of yarn bombing and a homage to Shetland knitting.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatterns:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-rte-list=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSICCAR POINT CARDIGAN, MADDIE HARVEY, HARVEY KNITS An oversized, dropshoulder cardigan with a geometric pattern inspired by the geology of Siccar Point on the Scottish Borders’ coast.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTRASTAN SHAWL, JO BINT, SNOWY THISTLE KNITS Linear patterns and texture are created with simple knit and purl stitches to make a cosy DK weight shawl, perfect for layering.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSOPHIA LOUISA SCARF, SOLVEIGH LASS EVANS, IOLAIR YARN Versatile, narrow scarf with a simple cable texture, made with less than a skein of soft handdyed yarn.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDALERB JUMPER, ALISON MAYNE, KNITROSPECTIVE Textured yoke jumper with instructions for personalised shaping, inspired by the hazel roundhouse at The Scottish Crannog Centre rebuilt anew in Dalerb, Perthshire.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNUEL TOP, MERRIAN HOLLAND, MEZZA CRAFT Gaelic for cloud, this lightweight fluffy crocheted top has romantic ruffled sleeves.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSUNBURST COWL, JULIA BILLINGS, WOOLLENFLOWER An easy to knit and wear colourwork cowl with design inspired by maritime sunburst lichen.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMAP LICHEN OPEN CARDIGAN, SAMIRA HILL, EILDON HILLS DESIGNS A crocheted open cardigan designed to tumble down the back in elegant ripples, with wide floating sleeves and fully customisable sizing.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWINGLE SLEEVELESS HOODIE, JESS HAGHKERDAR Featuring topography on the shoulders pads and shaped with lots of short rows to create an elegant hoodie.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCATS PAW SHETLAND LACE TOP, SUSAN ANDERSON Named after one of three Shetland Lace motifs used in the yoke, this top knits up quickly using 4-ply yarn at a large 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BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWelcome to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eeighth issue of The Journal of Scottish Yarns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, Autumn\/Winter 2025!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new \u003cstrong\u003ebi-annual publication\u003c\/strong\u003e was created\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003e to build community, and to promote and support \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eScottish\u003c\/span\u003e textiles and related creativity by:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col type=\"1\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"m_1711058817238073624xmsolistparagraph\"\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003etelling stories (past and present) about people, places and businesses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"m_1711058817238073624xmsolistparagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003esharing specially commissioned craft designs (knitting, crochet and weaving in issue 5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_1711058817238073624xmsonormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003edigital download code\u003c\/strong\u003e (pdf) is included (inside the back cover).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003eContents include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ProductItem-summary\" data-controller=\"ProductGallery\" data-controllers-bound=\"ProductGallery\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-details\n    ProductItem-details\" data-test=\"pdp-details\" data-current-context='{\n      \"isSubscription\": \"false\",\n      \"subscriptionType\": \"\"\n  }'\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-controller=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\" class=\"ProductItem-details-checkout\" data-controllers-bound=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ProductItem-details-excerpt ProductItem-details-excerpt-below-price\" data-content-field=\"excerpt\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1729241845471_118\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eIssue 8 is all about cosy colour with stories of some strong Victorian women too! Plus Castlemilk Moorit and Scottish Blackface sheep, indigo dyeing at Glasgow's Botanic Gardens and contemporary artist Alice-Marie Archer on her knitted pieces as part of the V\u0026amp;A Dundee's Garden Future exhibition:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKnit Designs:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col data-editing-info='{\"applyListStyleFromLevel\":true}' start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\" class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eSTRAIKEN VEST, EMMA MCLELLAN Corrugated rib creates a comfortable corset silhouette with endless colour possibilities. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003eOXO JUMPER, LIZA LEWIS An all-over colourwork jumper knitted in thicker wool makes a quick and contemporary layer. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003eTOWER HOOSE WALL BEANIE AND MITTS, LOUISE MOSSOM A multi-coloured beanie and matching fingerless mitts, inspired by artist Richie Collins. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003eCANNA CARDIGAN, SAMIRA HILL A raglan knitted cardigan combines stripes and a slip stitch pattern. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003eWHITEBEAM MITTS, SUE HOLT The textured leaves and berries of whitebeam trees are recreated on these elegant knitted mitts. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003eDASHIKI PONCHO, SYLVIA WATTS-CHERRY Bold colourwork is inspired by a West African tunic with an embroidered neckline.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCrochet Designs:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col data-editing-info='{\"applyListStyleFromLevel\":true}' start=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\" class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eKIN CARDIGAN, FAY DASHPER-HUGHES An open-fronted crocheted cardigan designed to layer over winter dresses. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\" class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eMELROSE VEST, SAMIRA HILL This three colour V-neck vest is an ideal introduction to Tunisian Crochet. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\" class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eKIN CARDIGAN, FAY DASHPER-HUGHES An open-fronted crocheted cardigan designed to layer over winter dresses. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col data-editing-info='{\"applyListStyleFromLevel\":true}' start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003eORIGINS OF THE CASTLEMILK MOORIT SHEEP The mysterious history of a sheep bred to decorate a country estate in Dumfries and Galloway. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003eFROM KENYA TO CASTLEMILK Reviving rare Scottish sheep: Rebecca McLellan’s journey to rural life, championing Castlemilk Moorit sheep. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003eBRINGING LOCAL WOOL BACK TO LIFE How Merrick Scottish Blackface Knitwear is using fashion as a force for good.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003eTHE VALUE OF  ‘SPARE TIME’ The Highland Home Industries movement grew out of turbulent times. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003eREFRAMING ‘MEDDLESOME MILLIE’ Millicent, Duchess of Sutherland, was an advocate for the rights of craft workers and the preservation of textile skills and heritage. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003eTHE ORDINARY,' EXTRAORDINARY JANE GAUGAIN The life of a 19th century innovator who revolutionised Victorian crafts, blending business acumen, creativity and domestic respectability in Edinburgh. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003eFROM SILKS OF GAUZE TO PAISLEY SHAWLS The famed textiles of Paisley, Scotland, through the 18th and 19th centuries. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003eTHE INDIGO PLOT: GROWING BLUE IN URBAN GLASGOW Sharing the magic of indigo dyeing, inspired by travels and experimentation. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"presentation\"\u003eKNITTING NATURE Alice-Marie Archer’s living art blends creativity and science, crafting textiles that nurture plants without using soil. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ProductItem-additional\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-layout sqs-grid-12 columns-12\" data-layout-label=\"Post Body\" data-type=\"item\" id=\"item-670fb8c8c0e93771e083a991\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row sqs-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col sqs-col-12 span-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\" data-block-type=\"2\" data-border-radii='{\"topLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"topRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0}}' id=\"block-5540d58a6140d481fc48\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-html-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e208 pages, 20 x 25.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Yarn Journal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56313542836607,"sku":"YARNJournal-Vol8","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0005\/2969\/4785\/files\/JOSYIssue8cover.jpg?v=1761833917"},{"product_id":"the-journal-of-scottish-yarns-volume-9","title":"The Journal of Scottish Yarns: Volume 9","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWelcome to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eninth issue of The Journal of Scottish Yarns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, Spring\/Summer 2026!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new \u003cstrong\u003ebi-annual publication\u003c\/strong\u003e was created\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003e to build community, and to promote and support \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eScottish\u003c\/span\u003e textiles and related creativity by:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col type=\"1\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"m_1711058817238073624xmsolistparagraph\"\u003e\n\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003etelling stories (past and present) about people, places and businesses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"m_1711058817238073624xmsolistparagraph\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003esharing specially commissioned craft designs (knitting, crochet and weaving in issue 5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_1711058817238073624xmsonormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003edigital download code\u003c\/strong\u003e (pdf) is included (inside the back cover).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003eContents include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ProductItem-summary\" data-controller=\"ProductGallery\" data-controllers-bound=\"ProductGallery\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-details\n    ProductItem-details\" data-test=\"pdp-details\" data-current-context='{\n      \"isSubscription\": \"false\",\n      \"subscriptionType\": \"\"\n  }'\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-controller=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\" class=\"ProductItem-details-checkout\" data-controllers-bound=\"ProductItemVariants,ProductCartButton\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ProductItem-details-excerpt 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