Journal of Scottish Yarns - Issue 3
Welcome to issue 3 of The Journal of Scottish Yarns, Spring / Summer 2023
“Issue 3 will despatch at the end of May *
Contents:
Adopting the Viking Mantle: Shepherdess and artist Meg Rodger of The Birlinn Yarn Company is inspired by past and present in the Outer Hebrides
Source Material – Strands of Memory: Two makers, Jeni Reid and Lynne Hocking, are inspired by linen with results that are both worlds apart and close to home
A Woven Heritage: Second only to agriculture, linen production was the major Scottish industry in the 18th Century
Historical Fibres, Future Networks: From exhibitions to walks and dolls, exploring heritage and developing links between art, design and Scotland’s linen industry
Weaver of Weather: Designer Ange Sewell, of Weft Blown, weaving her own path in West Kilbride
The Fruits of Friendship: How a collaboration based on friendship and diverse businesses led to new yarn range, Bearford Originals
Sewing the Seeds of Change: Hands on engagement with flax at Edinburgh College of Art
Improvised Designs and Mindful Making: A reflection on materials and creativity by artist Gaelle Chassery
Patterns:
Knitting:
Thonnan Top with 3 sleeve options by Katt Weaver, Heather and Hops, using Nervus Fibre Alpaca Lace and a DK weight yarn
Seeded Fern Wrap by Meg Rodger using her own Hebridean and Cheviot wool from The Birlinn Yarn Company
Lèana 2-colour brioche shawl by Samira Hill, Eildon Hills Designs, using Cookston Crafts Fingering / 4 ply
Carstramon Top by Maddie Harvey Designs using Ginger’s Hand Dyed Sweet Flax 4 ply
Sea Pink Top, a knitted yoked top by Solveigh Lass-Evans using her own Iolair Yarn Easdale DK
Robach Shawl by Alison Mayne, Knitrospective, using The Woolchemist yarn in 2 textures
Crochet:
Machair Tank Top by Merrian Holland, Mezzacraft. using Zakami Yarns Alpaca Fingering
Twine Bag by Merrian Holland, Mezzacraft, using Nutscene Twine
Dunnet Head Hap by Fay Dashper-Hughes, using The Border Mill North Coast 4 ply
Magnolia Cowl from woven pin loom square by Ange Sewell, Weft Blown, using West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft DK
Quantity:
Purchase
When you purchase a physical copy of the journal details of how to obtain a free digital copy using a unique code are included with the delivery. If you purchased a physical copy and a unique code is not included please use the 'Contact Form' to arrange.
200+ pages, 20 x 25.5 cm
Welcome to issue 3 of The Journal of Scottish Yarns, Spring / Summer 2023
“Issue 3 will despatch at the end of May *
Contents:
Adopting the Viking Mantle: Shepherdess and artist Meg Rodger of The Birlinn Yarn Company is inspired by past and present in the Outer Hebrides
Source Material – Strands of Memory: Two makers, Jeni Reid and Lynne Hocking, are inspired by linen with results that are both worlds apart and close to home
A Woven Heritage: Second only to agriculture, linen production was the major Scottish industry in the 18th Century
Historical Fibres, Future Networks: From exhibitions to walks and dolls, exploring heritage and developing links between art, design and Scotland’s linen industry
Weaver of Weather: Designer Ange Sewell, of Weft Blown, weaving her own path in West Kilbride
The Fruits of Friendship: How a collaboration based on friendship and diverse businesses led to new yarn range, Bearford Originals
Sewing the Seeds of Change: Hands on engagement with flax at Edinburgh College of Art
Improvised Designs and Mindful Making: A reflection on materials and creativity by artist Gaelle Chassery
Patterns:
Knitting:
Thonnan Top with 3 sleeve options by Katt Weaver, Heather and Hops, using Nervus Fibre Alpaca Lace and a DK weight yarn
Seeded Fern Wrap by Meg Rodger using her own Hebridean and Cheviot wool from The Birlinn Yarn Company
Lèana 2-colour brioche shawl by Samira Hill, Eildon Hills Designs, using Cookston Crafts Fingering / 4 ply
Carstramon Top by Maddie Harvey Designs using Ginger’s Hand Dyed Sweet Flax 4 ply
Sea Pink Top, a knitted yoked top by Solveigh Lass-Evans using her own Iolair Yarn Easdale DK
Robach Shawl by Alison Mayne, Knitrospective, using The Woolchemist yarn in 2 textures
Crochet:
Machair Tank Top by Merrian Holland, Mezzacraft. using Zakami Yarns Alpaca Fingering
Twine Bag by Merrian Holland, Mezzacraft, using Nutscene Twine
Dunnet Head Hap by Fay Dashper-Hughes, using The Border Mill North Coast 4 ply
Magnolia Cowl from woven pin loom square by Ange Sewell, Weft Blown, using West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft DK
Quantity:
Purchase
When you purchase a physical copy of the journal details of how to obtain a free digital copy using a unique code are included with the delivery. If you purchased a physical copy and a unique code is not included please use the 'Contact Form' to arrange.
200+ pages, 20 x 25.5 cm
Welcome to issue 3 of The Journal of Scottish Yarns, Spring / Summer 2023
“Issue 3 will despatch at the end of May *
Contents:
Adopting the Viking Mantle: Shepherdess and artist Meg Rodger of The Birlinn Yarn Company is inspired by past and present in the Outer Hebrides
Source Material – Strands of Memory: Two makers, Jeni Reid and Lynne Hocking, are inspired by linen with results that are both worlds apart and close to home
A Woven Heritage: Second only to agriculture, linen production was the major Scottish industry in the 18th Century
Historical Fibres, Future Networks: From exhibitions to walks and dolls, exploring heritage and developing links between art, design and Scotland’s linen industry
Weaver of Weather: Designer Ange Sewell, of Weft Blown, weaving her own path in West Kilbride
The Fruits of Friendship: How a collaboration based on friendship and diverse businesses led to new yarn range, Bearford Originals
Sewing the Seeds of Change: Hands on engagement with flax at Edinburgh College of Art
Improvised Designs and Mindful Making: A reflection on materials and creativity by artist Gaelle Chassery
Patterns:
Knitting:
Thonnan Top with 3 sleeve options by Katt Weaver, Heather and Hops, using Nervus Fibre Alpaca Lace and a DK weight yarn
Seeded Fern Wrap by Meg Rodger using her own Hebridean and Cheviot wool from The Birlinn Yarn Company
Lèana 2-colour brioche shawl by Samira Hill, Eildon Hills Designs, using Cookston Crafts Fingering / 4 ply
Carstramon Top by Maddie Harvey Designs using Ginger’s Hand Dyed Sweet Flax 4 ply
Sea Pink Top, a knitted yoked top by Solveigh Lass-Evans using her own Iolair Yarn Easdale DK
Robach Shawl by Alison Mayne, Knitrospective, using The Woolchemist yarn in 2 textures
Crochet:
Machair Tank Top by Merrian Holland, Mezzacraft. using Zakami Yarns Alpaca Fingering
Twine Bag by Merrian Holland, Mezzacraft, using Nutscene Twine
Dunnet Head Hap by Fay Dashper-Hughes, using The Border Mill North Coast 4 ply
Magnolia Cowl from woven pin loom square by Ange Sewell, Weft Blown, using West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft DK
Quantity:
Purchase
When you purchase a physical copy of the journal details of how to obtain a free digital copy using a unique code are included with the delivery. If you purchased a physical copy and a unique code is not included please use the 'Contact Form' to arrange.
200+ pages, 20 x 25.5 cm