Yarn: The Journal of Scottish Yarns Issue 1

Articles include:

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

A digital download code (pdf) is included (inside the back cover).

For pattern errata please follow this link.