Yarn: The Journal of Scottish Yarns Issue 5

Articles include:

WEAVING 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)

VARIEGATIONS ON A THEME Uist Wool has a passion for the natural colours of fleece.

FAIR ISLE ON FAIR ISLE Barkland Croft takes knitting traditions back to source. 

FLOCK TO SOCK Glenesk folk museum in Angus is rediscovering kilt hose. (by Julie Cave, Museum Officer)

A DELICATE FUTURE Shetland lace knitting is on the red list of endangered crafts. (by Elizabeth Williamson)

REVIVING TEXTILE TALENTS Creation Mill tackles isolation and supports textile skills in Dumfries and Galloway. 

CRAFTING MATHS Knot Unknot: The abstract art behind knitting and crochet. 

CHARTING AGE-OLD SEAS Photographs from The Wick Society inspire gansey designs. A tribute to Gordon Reid. (by Sara Wolf)

Issue 5 features a range of unique patterns with full instructions:

Knitting patterns: 

A waistcoat, a summer tee for Scotland, a light, lace top, a kite shaped shawl, options for three cowls and a long stole,a  light weight Shetland lace shawl and a gothic wrap.

Crochet patterns:

A crocheted jumper and a crocheted summer top.

Other craft:

Peg Loom Mat: Instructions for making a seat pad or small rug using an ancient weaving craft.  

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

For pattern errata please follow this link.