The Journal of Scottish Yarns - Issue 6
Welcome to the sixth issue of The Journal of Scottish Yarns, Autumn / Winter 2024 full of content all about Scottish textiles. We are delighted to have one of Di's new designs Cuillin featured in this issue knitted in our Lalland Aran!
All orders for the Journal will be sent a code for a 10% discount on the Aran for those of you who would love to make it!
Size chart!
Di Gilpin Lalland Lambswool Aran, 100% Lambswool spun in Scotland, 150 m / 164 yds per 100g ball.
4 (4, 5, 5) {6, 6, 7} balls
Designed to be worn with 8–10 cm / 3–4 in positive ease.
Sample 1: Firebird, shown in size 1 with 9 cm / 3.5 in positive ease.
Sample 2: Crowdie, shown in size 2 with 14 cm / 5.5 in positive ease.
Sample 3: Storm, shown in size 3 with 13 cm / 5 in positive ease.
Contents include:
CARDINALS, CASHMERE & CAMELS The rarity of cashmere makes it so special and more besides.
CAPRICIOUS CASHMERE 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 survived when so many other mills failed.
INCLUSIVE, INTERNATIONAL, VERSATILE … KILTS: ACME Atelier, contemporary kilt-maker in Moray, combines traditional craft skills with printmaking and a global twist.
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.
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 designs 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.
Patterns:
Knitting:
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 Jamiesons 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 Jamiesons of Shetland Spindrift or Jamieson & Smith Jumperweight
Crochet:
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
When you purchase a physical copy of the journal details of how to obtain a free digital version are included with your print copy. The code can found inside the back cover.