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Birlinn Yarn receives British Wool traceable Scottish Wool mark.

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Birlinn Yarn receives British Wool traceable Scottish Wool mark.

The Birlinn Yarn Company receives British Wool authentic traceable Scottish Wool mark.

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In conversation with Rie Okamoto - knitting in ...

Pattern Launch Friday 8th December … It has been a privilege to collaborate with Japanese knitwear designer Rie Okamoto over the past few months. In spite of the geographic distance,...

In conversation with Rie Okamoto - knitting in ...

Pattern Launch Friday 8th December … It has been a privilege to collaborate with Japanese knitwear designer Rie Okamoto over the past few months. In spite of the geographic distance,...

Elizabeth Doherty - Blue Bees and Tiny Boats ...

Elizabeth’s home turf of Sierra Nevada, California. Where are you in the world? I live in Truckee, California, a smallish town just east of the crest of the Sierra Nevada...

Elizabeth Doherty - Blue Bees and Tiny Boats ...

Elizabeth’s home turf of Sierra Nevada, California. Where are you in the world? I live in Truckee, California, a smallish town just east of the crest of the Sierra Nevada...

In conversation with Myrtle Simpson - Arctic Ex...

In conversation with Myrtle Simpson - Arctic Explorer and Polar Medal recipient 2017.

In conversation with Myrtle Simpson - Arctic Ex...

In conversation with Myrtle Simpson - Arctic Explorer and Polar Medal recipient 2017.

Erika Åberg - published knitwear designer and ...

I first met Erika Åberg when a group of highly enthusiastic Swedish knitting ladies swarmed into my kitchen on our croft at Sunhill on the isle of Berneray. It was...

Erika Åberg - published knitwear designer and ...

I first met Erika Åberg when a group of highly enthusiastic Swedish knitting ladies swarmed into my kitchen on our croft at Sunhill on the isle of Berneray. It was...