Journal of Scottish Yarns - Issue 8 Autumn Winter 2025

A bumper issue of the Journal of Scottish Yarns including 9 features on Scottish textiles and colourful cosy designs by Sylvia Watt-Cherry, Samira Hill, Liza Lewis, Fay Dashper-Hughes and more.

The enduring story of Scottish wool and its associated crafts is a rich tapestry, woven from the landscapes and the histories and communities that have shaped them. In issue 8 you can read about Castlemilk Moorit and Scottish Blackface sheep and modern businesses working with their wool.

This issue also includes fascinating stories of diversity and dynamism: from indigo dyeing at Glasgow Botanic Gardens, to enterprising Victorians, and contemporary art reflecting on the past to offer new futures: the story of Scottish wool is one of innovation, resilience and enduring beauty.

Patterns include:

• Canna Cardigan by Samira Hill
• Dashiki Poncho by Sylvia Watta-Cherry
• Kin Cardigan by Fay Dashper-Hughes
• Melrose Vest by Samira Hill
• Oxo Jumper by Liza Lewis
• Roca Cowl by Fay Dashper-Hughes
• Straiken Vest by Emma McLellan
• Tower Hoose Wall Beanie and Mitts by Louise Mossom
• Whitebeam Mitts by Sue Holt

Articles include:

• Origins of the Castlemilk Moorit Sheep
• From Kenya to Castlemilk
• Bringing Local Wool Back to Life
• The Value of Spare Time
• Reframing "Meddlesome Millie"
• The Ordinary, Extraordinary Jane Gaugain
• From Silks of Gauze to Paisley Shawls
• The Indigo Plot: Growing Blue in Urban Glasgow
• Knitting Nature