The Journal of Scottish Yarns is a new biannual journal focusing on community, history, culture and creativity of textiles in Scotland.

Inside Issue 4, you'll find twelve patterns with full instructions, all inspired by Scotland and using Scottish materials:

• Knitting: Hairst Jumper by Katt Weaver, Charles III Sanquhar Mitts & Cowl by Ruth Robinson, Diamond Twist Socks by Sara Wolf, Sallochy Bay Shawl by Emma Vining, Sma’ Glen Beanie Hat by Louise Mossom, Wheatfield Jumper by Karie Westermann, Coorie Cardigan by Sylvia Watts-Cherry
• Crochet: Whin Top by Samira Hill, Droman Hat by Merrian Holland, Sunset Song Top by Marta Mitchell
• Dovecot Socks by Nic Corrigan - Fair Isle patterned machine knitted socks (includes hand knit pattern)

Features:

• The first tartan mill to be established in the Highlands for decades, Prickly Thistle seeks answers to today’s issues from the past
• V&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
• With inspiration from across continents, Ripples Crafts has been based in the northwest Highlands of Scotland for 15 years
• Centuries of history provide design inspiration for textile conservator Sara Wolf
• Lammermuit Wool: the story of a small and friendly flock of Shetland sheep in East Lothian
• Kiltmaking is culturally significant for Scotland, but is an endangered skill
• A short history of Sanquhar knitting