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

Inside Issue 6, you'll find ten patterns with full instructions, all inspired by Scotland and using Scottish materials:

• Knitting: Cuillin Gansey Sleeveless Jumper by Di Gilpin, Swordle Bay Legwarmers by Eildon Hills Designs, Northern Lights Beanie & Fingerless Mitts by Louise Mossom, Quaich Jacket by Flora Kennedy, Harbour Jumper by Isabelle Ryan Smith, Mirry Dancers Cowl by Gudrun Johnston, Red Squirrel Brooch by Sue Holt
• Crochet: Sanna Landscape Legwarmers by Samira Hill, Janina Maria Hat & Scarf by Alison Mayne, Burra Jumper by Merrian Holland

Features:

• CARDINALS, CASHMERE & CAMELS: The rarity of cashmere makes it so special and more besides
• CAPRICIOUS CASHMERE: The Scottish Cashmere Producers Association was decades ahead of its time
• SECURING CHAINS OF INNOVATION AND TRADITION: Established in the 18th century, Johnstons of Elgin survived when so many other mills failed
• INCLUSIVE, INTERNATIONAL, VERSATILE … KILTS: ACME: Atelier, contemporary kilt-maker in Moray, combines traditional craft skills with printmaking and a global twist
• THE SHEEP AND THE GOATS: At Annfield Angora in the Kingdom of Fife Laury-Anne and Andrew share a love of mohair goats that yield beautiful yarn
• GOAT MOUNTAIN ON THE ANGUS SHORES: At Lunan Bay Farm the McEwans are producing the first Scottish-grown Cashmere in more than 30 years
• ON OTHER SHORES AND BACK HOME AGAIN: Gudrun Johnston designs bridge the past and the future, inspired by her mother, the original Shetland Trader
• DREAM WEAVERS: THE RISE AND FALL OF PORTEOUS MILL: Alison Mayne pieces together a salutary tale of business and family