Yarn - The Journal of Scottish Yarns: Volume 9 - Spring/Summer 2026 [print & digital]

Yarn - The Journal of Scottish Yarns: Volume 9 - Spring / Summer 2026 [print & digital]

This issue is inspired by the designer and colourist Bernat Klein with an article written by Alison Harley, Chair of the Bernat Klein Foundation.

Knitting and crochet designs are inspired by Klein combining textures and colours in suprising ways.

And of course lots more about Scottish sheep breeds, from the Bronze Age to the Vikings, the history of the wool industry in Scotland, from the Borders Abbeys to the British Wool Marketing Board, and contemporary projects showcasing Scottish crafts and artisans.

Contents:

1. BERNAT KLEIN: PROTECTING A CREATIVE AND CULTURAL LEGACY

2. THE EVOLUTION OF THE SCOTTISH WOOL INDUSTRY 

3. THE FLOCKS OF THE WHITE MONKS

4. VEERE: SCOTLAND’S GATEWAY TO EUROPE

5. FORGOTTEN FLEECE TALES

6. FIBRE CRAFTS AND FURRY FRIENDS: A RECIPE FOR MINDFULNESS

7. DYE WEAVE PLEAT

8. SCOTTISH NATIVE SHEEP BREEDS: A FROLIC THROUGH TIME AND LANDSCAPE

Patterns:

Knitting:

• SAMIRA HILL: Selkirk Yoke Top.

• EMMA VINING: Bernat Klein Vest.

• MADDIE HARVEY: Studio Wrap & Scarf

• SOLVEIGH LASS-EVANS: Playful Stitches Vest

• JO BINT: Commonality Cowl. 

• GUDRUN JOHNSTON, THE SHETLAND TRADER: Mirry Dancers cowl.

• SUE HOLT, WOOLLEN WAVE: Red Squirrel Brooch. 

Crochet:

• SAMIRA HILL: Sunderland Crochet Top.

• ALISON MAYNE, KNITROSPECTIVE: Janina Maria crocheted hat & scarf. 

• MERRIAN HOLLAND, MEZZACRAFT: Burra Jumper.