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

Inside Issue 5, you'll find nine patterns with full instructions, all inspired by Scotland and using Scottish materials:

• Knitting: Myrtle Waistcoat by Rebecca Clow, Pathfinder Top by Kelly Ordemann, Isla Top by Sylvia Watts-Cherry, Common Blue Shawl by Solveigh Lass-Evans, Cluny Cowl & Wrap by Alison Mayne, Da Slockit Light Shawl by Elizabeth Williamson
• Crochet: Kin Jumper by Fay Dashper Hughes, Lammermuirs Crochet Top by Samira Hill, Gothic Wrap by Merrian Holland
• Peg Loom Mat by Sunshine Stewart

Features:

• 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 piece: a modern interpretation steeped in Scottish textile legacy
• 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