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With the range of tweed patterns and colours taking inspiration from the seasons, weather and environment of our harsh but beautiful land and seascapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tweed has been made in Lewis and Harris for generations and is protected by an Act of Parliament (1993) which guarantees that it is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Handwoven by the islanders at their homes in the Outer Hebrides, finished in the Outer Hebrides, and made from pure virgin wool dyed and spun in the Outer Hebrides.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo by treating yourself to one of our Harris Tweed tote bags you are investing in a little bit of our island heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEU customer? - we are so sorry at the moment we cannot sell you this product.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"birlinn-yarn","offers":[{"title":"Clover (green herringbone)","offer_id":56738863186297,"sku":"SQ2988919","price":28.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orchid (purple herringbone)","offer_id":56738863219065,"sku":"SQ9278453","price":28.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/3060\/5177\/files\/Zipper-Bags-1-1-scaled.jpg?v=1772121398"},{"product_id":"sea-pink-milsean-mara","title":"Sea pink - Mìlsean-mara","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Sea pink \u003cem\u003e'Mìlsean-mara'\u003c\/em\u003e yarn recalls those small, hardy flowers that survive sea salt and storms to bring colour amongst the shore rocks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnit it up on its own or combine it with one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/birlinn-yarn.myshopify.com\/collections\/natural-colours\" title=\"natural colours\"\u003eNatural yarns\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/birlinn-yarn.myshopify.com\/collections\/hebridean-colours\" title=\"hebridean colours\"\u003eHebridean colours\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"birlinn-yarn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56738863382905,"sku":"SEAPINK2024","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/3060\/5177\/files\/Seapink-Detail.jpg?v=1772529144"},{"product_id":"chuan-ocean","title":"Chuan - Ocean","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Ocean \u003cem\u003e'Chuan'\u003c\/em\u003e yarn evokes the deep, blue of the Atlantic ocean off the west coast of the Hebrides.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnit it up on its own or combine it with one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/birlinn-yarn.myshopify.com\/collections\/natural-colours\" title=\"natural colours\"\u003eNatural yarns\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/birlinn-yarn.myshopify.com\/collections\/hebridean-colours\" title=\"hebridean colours\"\u003eHebridean colours\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"birlinn-yarn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56738863776121,"sku":"OCEAN2023","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/3060\/5177\/files\/Ocean-Detail-2.jpg?v=1772529064"},{"product_id":"sgeir-reef","title":"Sgeir - Reef","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Reef \u003cem\u003e'Sgeir'\u003c\/em\u003e yarn evokes the iridescent, turquoise blue of the Hebridean sea over sandy reefs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnit it up on its own or combine it with one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/birlinn-yarn.myshopify.com\/collections\/natural-colours\" title=\"natural colours\"\u003eNatural yarns\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/birlinn-yarn.myshopify.com\/collections\/hebridean-colours\" title=\"hebridean colours\"\u003eHebridean colours\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"birlinn-yarn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56738863874425,"sku":"REEF2024","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/3060\/5177\/files\/Reef-Detail_8d8e7ce9-222a-4616-abac-bd24273be473.jpg?v=1772529144"},{"product_id":"shillay-sileigh","title":"Shillay - Sileigh","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Shillay \u003cem\u003e'Sileigh'\u003c\/em\u003e yarn evokes the beautiful turquoise waters as you approach Shillay island. Situated northwest of the Sound of Harris in the Outer Hebrides on the brink of the Atlantic, it takes its name from the old norse for seal island \u003cem\u003e'selr-øy'\u003c\/em\u003e. Blissfully isolated from human disturbance, grey seals pup here in their hundreds during November. Without sheep, the sea pink flowers are lush and knee deep. A hidden island gem and one of my favourite places to sit in silence just observing and listening to our island wildlife.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShillay is a soft, sea-washed turquoise that looks great knitted up on its own or combine it with one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/birlinn-yarn.myshopify.com\/collections\/natural-colours\" title=\"natural colours\"\u003eNatural yarns\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/birlinn-yarn.myshopify.com\/collections\/hebridean-colours\" title=\"hebridean colours\"\u003eHebridean colours\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"birlinn-yarn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56738864005497,"sku":"SHILLAY2024","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/3060\/5177\/files\/Shillaydetail.jpg?v=1774880916"},{"product_id":"forest-snowflakes-hot-water-bottle-cover-by-samira-hill","title":"Forest Snowflakes Hot Water Bottle cover by Samira Hill","description":"\u003cp\u003eKnit a forest full of snowflakes and keep yourself cosy with this mid winter hot water bottle cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hot water bottle cover is knitted entirely in the round from the bottom of the cover to the ribbed shaped top. 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The UK has more ancient breeds than any other country and the rich diversity of breeds and the unique characteristics of British wool are valued worldwide. Perfect for knitters, spinners, weavers, and yarn lovers, this is a guide to the pure breeds of sheep found in the UK, exploring their history, habitat, appearance and, of course, their fleece and the resulting yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINSIDE YOU’LL FIND:\u003cbr\u003e\n• A guide to 30 of the the most ‘knitable’ pure British sheep breeds—their history, characteristics, and the unique properties of their fleece.\u003cbr\u003e\n• 10 exclusive knitting patterns designed by Justine Lee, featuring the softest, most beautiful yarns from diverse sheep breeds.\u003cbr\u003e\n• Stunning black-and-white photography capturing the beauty and characteristics of these wonderful animals, beloved by fibre enthusiasts worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJustine Lee is a knitwear designer who’s worked in the fashion industry for the last thirty years and founder of knitwear brand, Ossian. She is on a mission to rejuvenate the wool industry, as well as produce knitwear sustainably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJess Morency is a journalist, writer and editor with a background in branding and PR. She is based in Dorset in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"birlinn-yarn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56738915680633,"sku":null,"price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/3060\/5177\/files\/9781446315453-11-scaled.jpg?v=1772122997"},{"product_id":"thyme","title":"Thyme","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Thyme \u003cem\u003e'Lus an Rìgh'\u003c\/em\u003e yarn brings a happy pop of purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnit it up on its own or combine it with one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/birlinn-yarn.myshopify.com\/collections\/natural-colours\" title=\"natural colours\"\u003eNatural yarns\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/birlinn-yarn.myshopify.com\/collections\/hebridean-colours\" title=\"hebridean colours\"\u003eHebridean colours\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"birlinn-yarn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56738915975545,"sku":"THYME2024","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/3060\/5177\/files\/THyme-Detail_cc847c4f-d79f-4ee9-b564-bd6196202967.jpg?v=1772529144"},{"product_id":"primrose","title":"Primrose","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Primrose \u003cem\u003e'Sòbhrach'\u003c\/em\u003e yarn is an fresh lemon yellow that will give an edge pop to any knitting project.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnit it up on its own or combine it with one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/birlinn-yarn.myshopify.com\/collections\/natural-colours\" title=\"natural colours\"\u003eNatural yarns\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/birlinn-yarn.myshopify.com\/collections\/hebridean-colours\" title=\"hebridean colours\"\u003eHebridean colours\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"birlinn-yarn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56738922299769,"sku":"PRIMROSE2024","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/3060\/5177\/files\/Primrose-Detail.jpg?v=1772529144"},{"product_id":"faun","title":"Faun","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Faun \u003cem\u003e'Laogh Fèidh'\u003c\/em\u003e is a soft, warm brown reminiscent of deer faun or baby rabbits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnit it up on its own or combine it with one of our\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/birlinn-yarn.myshopify.com\/collections\/natural-colours\" title=\"natural colours\"\u003e Natural yarns\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/birlinn-yarn.myshopify.com\/collections\/hebridean-colours\" title=\"hebridean colours\"\u003eHebridean colours\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"birlinn-yarn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56738923807097,"sku":"FAUN2024","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/3060\/5177\/files\/Fawn-Detail.jpg?v=1772528463"},{"product_id":"skipfor-brioche-hat","title":"Skipför Brioche Hat","description":"\u003cp\u003eSkipför ~ sailing voyage (Old Icelandic \/ Norse).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePattern only – we will let you pick your own yarn colours from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/birlinn-yarn.myshopify.com\/collections\/natural-colours\" title=\"Natural Blends\"\u003eNatural Blends\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/birlinn-yarn.myshopify.com\/collections\/hebridean-colours\" title=\"Hebridean Colours.\"\u003eHebridean Colours\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHamish is wearing the turn up Skipför Hat in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/t6ebkvrqx4v0fx9b-96230605177.shopifypreview.com\/products_preview?preview_key=e4ab1232545180db36a8fee731fda3cf\" title=\"Field Poppy Red\"\u003eField Poppy red\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Skipför Hat has been designed in brioche stitch to give additional depth to the fabric and warmth for breezy days or cold winter snaps. 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Customise it further with a contrast stripe or stripes – whatever works for you, this is a simple pattern so you can reinvent it as you wish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf just starting out with brioche knitting you might want to start with a single colour until you fully understand the technique.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"birlinn-yarn","offers":[{"title":"Printed Pattern","offer_id":56738924298617,"sku":"SKIPFOR2025","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Digital Pattern","offer_id":56738924331385,"sku":"SKIPFOR2025","price":5.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/3060\/5177\/files\/Hamish-Image-4-Product-close-up-1-scaled.jpg?v=1772123017"},{"product_id":"trails-valleys-knitwear-for-family-adventures-by-lindsey-fowler","title":"Trails \u0026 Valleys: Knitwear for Family Adventures by Lindsey Fowler","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrails \u0026amp; Valleys: Knitwear for Family Adventures\u003c\/em\u003e (published by Laine) is a collection of 15 knitting patterns by the beloved designer \u003cstrong\u003eLindsey Fowler\u003c\/strong\u003e. Inspired by family memories, cozy cabins and well-trodden paths, each design captures the warmth and tranquility of time spent outdoors with loved ones. This collection is one for the whole family: the patterns, including both garments and accessories, are graded to fit a wide range of sizes and are easy to customize according to personal preference and need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLindsey Fowler is known for her approachable knitting patterns, love for texture and fresh takes on old classics. Based in Northeast Ohio, USA, she lives with her husband, their twins and two cats. Her hugely popular debut book, \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lainepublishing.com\/products\/salt-and-timber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSalt \u0026amp; Timber\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e published by Laine Publishing in 2022, captured the essence of life by the coast. Trails \u0026amp; Valleys continues her journey, blending the rugged beauty of the outdoors with thoughtful, versatile knits for every adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy Laine Publishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHard Cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSale Price: £29.50 (£32.50)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"birlinn-yarn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56738924888441,"sku":null,"price":29.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/3060\/5177\/files\/TrailsValleys_some_square.jpg?v=1772123023"},{"product_id":"bunting-scarf-by-meg-rodger","title":"Bunting Scarf by Meg Rodger","description":"\u003cp\u003eEveryone needs a wee striped scarf these days. It adds a pop of colour to your outfit, gives comfort against a spring chill but can be worn all day as the sun comes out!\u003cbr\u003eA quick easy pattern designed for all knitting abilities. You only need to know how to: cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease and bind off. Even if you haven’t mastered all of these techniques … maybe this is the time to learn!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern gives you four different colour combinations – single colour, half n half, quarters and stripes – but there are plenty more believe me I had to hold back and keep things simple. So why not go for it and use this basic pattern to invent your own version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis page only sells the printed or digital pattern in order that you can find your own combinations from our range of yarns in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/birlinn-yarn.myshopify.com\/collections\/natural-colours\" title=\"Natural Blends\"\u003eNatural Blends\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/birlinn-yarn.myshopify.com\/collections\/hebridean-colours\" title=\"Organic Hebridean Colours\"\u003eOrganic Hebridean Colours\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"birlinn-yarn","offers":[{"title":"Printed Pattern","offer_id":56738925150585,"sku":"BuntingScarfPrint","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital Pattern","offer_id":56738925183353,"sku":"BUNTING2025","price":5.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/3060\/5177\/files\/Front-1-copy-scaled.jpg?v=1772123027"},{"product_id":"hamishs-antarctic-gansey-by-meg-rodger","title":"Hamish's Antarctic Gansey by Meg Rodger","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHamish’s Antarctic Gansey follows a traditional Eriskay sweater construction from the Outer Hebrides. These ganseys were knitted by Eriskay women for their menfolk, with the individual motifs on the sweaters identifying them as a fishing crew associated with a particular family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a similar manner to these Eriskay women, I designed this sweater for my son Hamish to wear on his first deployment with the British Antarctic Survey stationed at Rothera Field Station. As ever wool being the best material to wear in such conditions insulating, breathable and resilient, it is also fun to think of my Hebridean yarn so very far south in the Antarctic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHamish shared some photos from his time working for British Antarctic Survey at Rothera Field Station on my blog: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/birlinn-yarn.myshopify.com\/blogs\/news\/photos-from-the-antarctic\" title=\"HERE\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally designed as very tight fitting to be worn under oilskins at sea, this gansey has been designed with a little more positive ease. 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Check out Jennifer’s blog: \u003ca title=\"HERE\" href=\"https:\/\/birlinn-yarn.myshopify.com\/blogs\/news\/a-chat-with-jennifer-beale-adventurous-handknitting-patterns-for-adventurous-handknitters\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"birlinn-yarn","offers":[{"title":"Ice \u0026 Seapink","offer_id":56738925937017,"sku":"ESKER","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lady's Bedstraw \u0026 Cowrie","offer_id":56738925969785,"sku":"ESKER","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lady's Smock \u0026 Moor","offer_id":56738926002553,"sku":"ESKER","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Reef \u0026 North","offer_id":56738926035321,"sku":"ESKER","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Seapink \u0026 Heather","offer_id":56738926068089,"sku":"ESKER","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Spindrift \u0026 Ocean","offer_id":56738926100857,"sku":"ESKER","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/3060\/5177\/files\/Esker-8-scaled_67875ee8-da36-45b6-9737-c0504b034a7c.jpg?v=1774625624"},{"product_id":"polar-star-sweater-by-meg-rodger","title":"Polar Star Sweater by Meg Rodger","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe polar star has been an essential navigational tool for sea-farers for thousands of years, it is the axis point upon which the earth turns and around which all stars appear to spin. 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When I wear the cowl, I wear a piece of the islands, landscape, the sheep, and the sea.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out more about Erika’s design work and life in Gotland, Sweden through our blog: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/birlinn-yarn.myshopify.com\/blogs\/news\/2022-3-10-meet-erika-aberg-knitwear-designer-and-teacher-from-gotland-island-sweden\" title=\"HERE\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"birlinn-yarn","offers":[{"title":"Moor","offer_id":56738937340281,"sku":"SQ5068582","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Seashore","offer_id":56738937373049,"sku":"SQ8729954","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/3060\/5177\/files\/MoorlandCowl.jpg?v=1772123156"},{"product_id":"marram-hat-kit","title":"Marram Hat Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eSitting amongst the marram grass brings to mind Sunday beach walks on the west side – the Atlantic ocean roar, cold salty air with a flask of tea and biscuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese tall, spiky tufts of grass are vital to the sand dunes stability their matted roots, protecting them against the harsh gales and wind blow. 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