Issue 5 - Summer 2024
Contents:
- 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)
Patterns:
Knitting:
- REBECCA CLOW, THE CREABEA Myrtle Waistcoat
- KELLY ORDEMANN, MADE BY KELLY O Pathfinder Top
- SYLVIA WATTS-CHERRY, WITH CHERRIES ON TOP Isla Top
- SOLVEIGH LASS-EVANS, IOLAIR YARN Common Blue Shawl
- ALISON MAYNE, KNITROSPECTIVE Cluny Cowl and Wrap
- ELIZABETH WILLIAMSON KNITTING Da Slockit Light Shawl
Crochet: - FAY DASHPER-HUGHES Kin Jumper
- SAMIRA HILL, EILDON HILLS DESIGNS Lammermuirs Crochet Top
- MERRIAN HOLLAND, MEZZACRAFT Gothic Wrap
Other craft: - SUNSHINE STEWART, AT BIRKHILL HOUSE Peg Loom Mat
