{"title":"Knitting Patterns \u0026 Yarn Kits","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur range of knitting patterns are designed both in-house by founder Meg Rodger and in collaboration with leading international knitwear designers. They are unique to Birlinn Yarn and draw their creative inspiration from the culture, ecology and heritage of the Outer Hebrides.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"peat-vest-by-erika-aberg-yarn-kit","title":"Peat Vest by Erika Åberg – Yarn Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eYarn Kit only – you can find this pattern in Erika's book Island Knitting which contains a chapter designed in Birlinn Yarn and can be purchase from our store: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/t6ebkvrqx4v0fx9b-96230605177.shopifypreview.com\/products_preview?preview_key=fe03238c10b36058612b090e6ca5995e\" title=\"HERE\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErika’s book takes you on a wonderful voyage between the islands of the Outer Hebrides, Shetland, Gotland and Blidö with all the Hebridean patterns designed in Birlinn Yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have set up the yarn kits with everything you need … just press the button!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErika’s words: “The soggy black of peat, thrift, bong cotton and a little moorland – everything in a classic, quite formal and easy-to-wear vest that’s great to wear over a shirt and under a jacket. The yarn really comes into its own in this kind of patterned knitting. It’s a delight to knit with and very comfortable to wear.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"birlinn-yarn","offers":[{"title":"(Yarn Only) Small","offer_id":56738857124217,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"(Yarn Only) Medium","offer_id":56738857156985,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"(Yarn Only) Large","offer_id":56738857189753,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"(Yarn Only) X-Large","offer_id":56738857222521,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"(Yarn Only) XX-Large","offer_id":56738857255289,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"(Yarn Only) XXX-Large","offer_id":56738857288057,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/3060\/5177\/files\/yh4_MG_3322.jpg?v=1772121325"},{"product_id":"myrtle-headband","title":"Myrtle Headband","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery Easter holiday of my childhood was spent within the Cairngorm mountains in the Scottish Highlands. Skiing if there was snow, hiking and biking if there was not. It conjures up memories of the sound of wind in the Caledonian forests, the earthy smell of peat bogs and pine sap, with cosy cottages with open fires to come back to after a long day on the hill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTime spent in the Cairngorms is closely linked to our old family friend Myrtle Simpson, an Arctic explorer who was awarded the Polar Medal for her endeavours. Spirited and inspriring. This headband has been designed with Myrtle in mind and takes inspiration from the purple and pink heather, grey-green lichen, peat and granite rock of the Cairngorms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHear about Myrtle’s life as an Arctic explorer on my blog ‘In Conversation with Myrtle Simpson’: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/birlinn-yarn.myshopify.com\/blogs\/news\/2022-11-1-myrtle-simpson\" title=\"HERE\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a small fair isle project it is a perfect introduction to colour work. If you are a more experienced knitter you could rattle them out as presents for friends and family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos: Maureen du Preez\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"birlinn-yarn","offers":[{"title":"Yarn only","offer_id":56738860892537,"sku":"SQ6236754","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pattern \u0026 Yarn","offer_id":56738860925305,"sku":"SQ6970283","price":66.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Printed pattern","offer_id":56738860958073,"sku":"SQ3326011","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital pattern","offer_id":56738860990841,"sku":"MYRTLE","price":5.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/3060\/5177\/files\/Birlinn-Yarn-Company-147_websize.jpg?v=1772121366"},{"product_id":"storm-cast-cowl-kit","title":"Storm Cast Cowl Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Storm Cast Cowl is for beginner and upwards knitters. Inspired by seafaring Hebridean culture, the double length cowl is textured by a wave stitch pattern that works across the knitting from edge to edge and reflects the ebb and flow of the tides and storm cast waves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs islanders the sea is a large part of our lives at Birlinn Yarn, even our Hebridean sheep are seafaring. Thus the purity and pared back aesthetic of this pattern reflects this cultural context and the strong, constant rhythm of the tides and waves breaking on our Hebridean shores.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"birlinn-yarn","offers":[{"title":"Yarn only","offer_id":56738861056377,"sku":"SQ2258559","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Printed Pattern","offer_id":56738861089145,"sku":"SQ1776208","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Oak Buttons","offer_id":56738861121913,"sku":"SQ6372657","price":3.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Digital Pattern","offer_id":56738861154681,"sku":"STORMCAST","price":5.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/3060\/5177\/files\/storm-cast-cowl.jpg?v=1775036869"},{"product_id":"sea-pink-hat-mittens-kit","title":"Sea Pink Hat \u0026 Mittens kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eMìlsean-mara – Sea pink grows on our rocky Hebridean shores and salt marsh in-lets flowering between April and July. 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The neat fitting hat will take you hiking to the top of the mountain and the mittens will keep your fingers cosy on any blustery beach walk\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"birlinn-yarn","offers":[{"title":"(Yarn only) Storm grey Sea Pink \u0026 Peaty Brown","offer_id":56738861547897,"sku":"SQ6619732","price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"(Yarn only) Moss Sea Pink \u0026 Ocean","offer_id":56738861580665,"sku":"SQ7676127","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital Pattern","offer_id":56738861613433,"sku":"51054949","price":5.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/3060\/5177\/files\/DSC07831.jpg?v=1772121377"},{"product_id":"korpsang-by-lotta-lothgren-yarn-kit","title":"KORPSÅNG by Lotta Löthgren - yarn kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eYarn Kit only – please purchase the pattern from Lotta's Ravelry account.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Lotta’s own words:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Korpsång means 'raven’s song' in Swedish: a seemingly contradictory name given the ominous annotations the raven’s cawing have. Yet ravens do have song – their calling can be playful, mournful and beautiful in all their hoarse variables. Walking through the forest each morning, I hear a raven pair caw in threes – krrp, krrp, krrp – calling their own name over the tree tops. Korpsång binds this sound into knitting: the three repeats of the raucous call given variable form in the eyelet pattern, which also mimics the silhouette of birds in flight.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"birlinn-yarn","offers":[{"title":"Shawl Yarn Kit","offer_id":56738862924153,"sku":"SQ0365191","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/3060\/5177\/files\/52wos_KorpsaCC8Ang_1.jpg?v=1772121388"},{"product_id":"hebridean-machair-cushion-by-meg-rodger","title":"Hebridean Machair Cushion by Meg Rodger","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs a designer living in the Hebrides, I take inspiration from my stunning natural environment. One of my happiest places in summer time is on the machair, the raised beach area between the hill and shore. At this time of year, the machair is full of wild flowers – corn-marigolds, field poppies and ox-eyed daisies all of which grow amongst the crops sown by island crofters. This cushion pattern is inspired by the varied flora of the machair with the patterns depicting the leaves and buds of the wild flowers amongst seed heads of rye.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy Hebridean Machair cushion is constructed in three separate parts: front and back (lower and upper). The pattern’s main stitch is reversed stocking stitch but it also includes cables, travelling stitches, bobbles, button-holes and yarn over stitches. This is a charted pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"birlinn-yarn","offers":[{"title":"Yarn, buttons and pattern","offer_id":56738862989689,"sku":"SQ9811535","price":67.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yarn Only","offer_id":56738863022457,"sku":"SQ3560300","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Printed pattern","offer_id":56738863055225,"sku":"SQ7971098","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Digital pattern","offer_id":56738863087993,"sku":"MACHAIRCUSHION","price":5.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/3060\/5177\/files\/HebrideanMachairCushionfront-scaled.jpg?v=1772121393"},{"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. The cover features colour work on both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"birlinn-yarn","offers":[{"title":"Digital Pattern","offer_id":56738914730361,"sku":"FORESTSNOWFLAKESDIGITAL","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Printed Pattern","offer_id":56738914763129,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Field Poppy Yarn Kit","offer_id":56738914795897,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Haar Yarn Kit","offer_id":56738914828665,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/3060\/5177\/files\/DSC02169-scaled.jpg?v=1772122983"},{"product_id":"festive-star-pattern","title":"Festive Star pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003eHave fun with this Festive Star pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnit it up then embellish it with contrast yarn, beads, buttons or sequins. Hang it on your Christmas tree, give it as a gift or use it to decorate your home all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"birlinn-yarn","offers":[{"title":"Digital pattern","offer_id":56738915058041,"sku":"FESTIVESTARDIGITAL","price":5.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Printed pattern","offer_id":56738915090809,"sku":"FESTIVESTAR2025","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Field Poppy Kit","offer_id":56738915123577,"sku":"FESTIVESTAR2025","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bog Cotton Kit","offer_id":56738915156345,"sku":"FESTIVESTAR2025","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oats Kit","offer_id":56738915189113,"sku":"FESTIVESTAR2025","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/3060\/5177\/files\/Festive-Star-copy-scaled.jpg?v=1772122986"},{"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. To suit a more contemporary style, the patterning is less elaborate than traditional Eriskay sweaters but still echoes our island fishing culture through the use of the Fishing Net and Harbour Steps motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sweater is knitted in the round from the bottom up with false seams either side that reach up to a diamond gusset under the arms to allow stretch and flexibility. The front and back are then separated and knitted flat then grafted together over the shoulders. Stitches are picked up around the armholes with the sleeves knitted down to the cuffs. Stitches are also picked up around the neck, which is then knitted up to the desired depth with the option of rolling it over and stitching it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs per gansey tradition, there is no specific front or back to the construction allowing the wearer to alternate and avoid undue wear on either elbows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"birlinn-yarn","offers":[{"title":"Digital pattern","offer_id":56738925412729,"sku":"HGANSEY2025","price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 1","offer_id":56738925445497,"sku":"HGANSEY2025","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 2","offer_id":56738925478265,"sku":"HGANSEY2025","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 3","offer_id":56738925511033,"sku":"HGANSEY2025","price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 4","offer_id":56738925543801,"sku":"HGANSEY2025","price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 5","offer_id":56738925576569,"sku":"HGANSEY2025","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 6","offer_id":56738925609337,"sku":"HGANSEY2025","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 7","offer_id":56738925642105,"sku":"HGANSEY2025","price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 8","offer_id":56738925674873,"sku":"HGANSEY2025","price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/3060\/5177\/files\/Front-2-edited-scaled.jpg?v=1772123034"},{"product_id":"esker-by-jennifer-beale","title":"Esker by Jennifer Beale","description":"\u003cp\u003eYarn kit only – please purchase the pattern from Jennifer’s website: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"HERE\" href=\"https:\/\/knitjbealedesigns.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e or her Ravelry account: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/esker-5\" title=\"HERE\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Jennifer's words: “An esker is a winding ridge of sediment deposited by the meltwater of a retreating glacier. 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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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Once all sections are sewn together stitches are picked up around the neck which is then knitted upwards to create a cowl and the cuffs are knitted down from the sleeves in the round to the desired length.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"birlinn-yarn","offers":[{"title":"Digital Pattern","offer_id":56738926363001,"sku":"POLARSTAR","price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 1","offer_id":56738926395769,"sku":"POLARSTAR","price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 2","offer_id":56738926428537,"sku":"POLARSTAR","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 3","offer_id":56738926461305,"sku":"POLARSTAR","price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 4","offer_id":56738926494073,"sku":"POLARSTAR","price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 5","offer_id":56738926526841,"sku":"POLARSTAR","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 6","offer_id":56738926559609,"sku":"POLARSTAR","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 7","offer_id":56738926592377,"sku":"POLARSTAR","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 8","offer_id":56738926625145,"sku":"POLARSTAR","price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/3060\/5177\/files\/Front-Cover-1-copy-2.jpg?v=1772123045"},{"product_id":"seeded-fern-wrap-by-meg-rodger","title":"Seeded Fern Wrap by Meg Rodger","description":"\u003cp\u003eMy Hebridean island is not lush. 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With a background in atmospheric science and an early obsession with both calculus and art … let’s just say … there’s quite a bit to know about Jennifer so why don’t you take a little read of her website: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knitjbealedesigns.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrimming with colours and melodic rhythms of stitches, Loch Leven is a Fair Isle pullover with a relaxed fit. It’s a modified drop-shoulder pullover with slight dolman shaping in the underarm. Worked bottom up and in the round to the armholes where two options are given, either continue across the armholes in-the-round with steeks or work across the armholes flat with no steeks. After the armholes, decreases shape the shoulder while you work in the round to the neck shaping and then continue flat as you shape the neck. Stitches are picked up around the neckline and the collar is continued in the round and folded to create a sturdy double layer. Stitches are picked up around the armholes, several short rows are worked to angle the sleeves and remove excess fabric at the underarm, and then the sleeves are worked in the round to the desired length.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"birlinn-yarn","offers":[{"title":"(Yarn Only) Size 1","offer_id":56738931048825,"sku":"LOCHLEVEN","price":210.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"(Yarn Only) Size 2","offer_id":56738931081593,"sku":"LOCHLEVEN","price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"(Yarn Only) Size 3","offer_id":56738931114361,"sku":"LOCHLEVEN","price":240.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"(Yarn Only) Size 4","offer_id":56738931147129,"sku":"LOCHLEVEN","price":240.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"(Yarn Only) Size 5","offer_id":56738931179897,"sku":"LOCHLEVEN","price":240.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"(Yarn Only) Size 6","offer_id":56738931212665,"sku":"LOCHLEVEN","price":255.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/3060\/5177\/files\/DSC_0385.jpg?v=1772123098"},{"product_id":"icicle-ice-sweater-by-rie-okamoto","title":"Icicle Ice Sweater by Rie Okamoto","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\u003eYarn Kit only – please purchase the pattern from Rie's Ravelry account.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIcicle Ice Sweater is a lovely long distance collaboration between Birlinn Yarn in the Hebrides and Japanese knitwear designer Rie Okamoto.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRie took time to converse with me about her life in Japan, her route to knitwear design and her sources of inspiration which you can read about in our blog: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/in-conversation-with-rie-okamoto-knitting-in-japan-and-her-icicle-ice-sweater\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIcicle Ice Sweater is a bottom up knitted sweater with relaxed sizing and cropped length. 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Her creative inspiration came during a brisk, windy walk around the Udal peninsula in North Uist to the remains of a Neolithic wheelhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pullover’s circular yoke references these ancient round structures and features a motif that is common in traditional Hebridean ganseys - the tree of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnitted in the round from the bottom up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos by Tom Barr – \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"www.ootlier.com\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ootlier.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewww.ootlier.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"birlinn-yarn","offers":[{"title":"(Yarn only) Size 86.5 cm \/ 34 \"","offer_id":56738938880377,"sku":"SQ3149307","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"(Yarn only) Size 96.5 cm \/ 38 \"","offer_id":56738938913145,"sku":"SQ0370989","price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"(Yarn only) Size 106.5 cm \/ 42 \"","offer_id":56738938945913,"sku":"SQ1517034","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"(Yarn only) Size 117 cm \/ 46 \"","offer_id":56738938978681,"sku":"SQ2049509","price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"(Yarn only) Size 127 cm \/ 50 \"","offer_id":56738939011449,"sku":"SQ0536501","price":135.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"(Yarn only) Size 137 cm \/ 54\"","offer_id":56738939044217,"sku":"SQ4782033","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital Pattern","offer_id":56738939076985,"sku":"UDAL","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Printed Pattern","offer_id":56738939109753,"sku":"SQ8503237","price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/3060\/5177\/files\/Meg-Udal_03-copy.jpg?v=1772123171"},{"product_id":"pottery-tree-wrist-warmers-and-cowl-pattern-by-emma-vining","title":"Pottery Tree Wrist Warmers and Cowl Pattern by Emma Vining","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you slowly pick your way along the shore below our croft you can find many fragments of pottery full of ‘Vintage’ patterns from the 1950’s or sponge work from the turn of the 1800’s. Hard to resist, it is so tempting to put just one more fragment in your pocket to add to that collection at home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Pottery Tree wrist warmers and cowl are inspired by one of these many tiny pottery fragments. Although the pottery is faded and broken, elements of the original delicate pattern are still visible. As the fragment made its way onto the beach, the rough edges became rounded and smooth, inspiring the knitted motif of a tiny tree within a white oval. The stripes on the upper sections of the cowl and wrist-warmers are reminiscent of the rolling waves that carried the pottery fragments ashore.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"birlinn-yarn","offers":[{"title":"Ocean and Bog Cotton kit","offer_id":56738939830649,"sku":"SQ4703039","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sea Pink and Haar kit","offer_id":56738939928953,"sku":"SQ9696645","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Field Poppy and Haar kit","offer_id":56948345110905,"sku":"SQ2895067","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Haar and Moor kit","offer_id":56948345143673,"sku":"SQ9208538","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Printed Pattern","offer_id":56738939961721,"sku":"SQ3499150","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital Pattern","offer_id":56738939994489,"sku":"POTTERYTREE","price":5.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/3060\/5177\/files\/Sharon1cropped.jpg?v=1772123176"},{"product_id":"machair-wildflower-shawl-kit","title":"Machair Wildflower Shawl Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Machair Wildflower Shawl pattern combines lace eyelets and raised bobbles to reflect the machair wildflowers as closed buds, in full bloom and as autumn seed heads. 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The machair is then ploughed and sown with the crops harvested in the Autumn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThus, our beautiful, asymmetric shawl evokes the machair wildflowers throughout the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"birlinn-yarn","offers":[{"title":"Yarn","offer_id":56738940486009,"sku":"SQ8183741","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Printed Pattern","offer_id":56738940518777,"sku":"SQ6830018","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Printed pattern and Yarn","offer_id":56738940551545,"sku":"SQ7572773","price":51.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital pattern","offer_id":56738940584313,"sku":"MACHAIRFLOWER","price":5.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/3060\/5177\/files\/Birlinn-Yarn-Machair-Flower-shawl-image-scaled.jpg?v=1772123182"},{"product_id":"tiny-boats-by-elizabeth-doherty-yarn-kit","title":"Tiny Boats by Elizabeth Doherty - Yarn Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eYarn Kit only – please purchase the pattern from Elizabeth's Ravelry account.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFingerless mitts, cowl and hat are all part of the Tiny Boats fleet! They use the same entertaining slip-stitch patterns, reminiscent of the Viking sailing ships that visited the Outer Hebrides during the 9th century, bringing with them their hardy Norse sheep. The ancestors of the Hebridean sheep we now rear on our croft today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Elizabeth’s own words: “A miniature fleet of boats sets sail upon a slipped stitch band. The intricate-looking pattern is deceptively simple to knit. Only one colour is worked per round, so there’s no need to carry two strands of yarn at once. Explore classic and exciting colour pairings, add a contrast edge—or for a fun variable, introduce a new colour for each set of boats! The slightly slouchy hat can also easily be customised to have more slouch, or to be a fitted beanie.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"birlinn-yarn","offers":[{"title":"(Yarn Only) Reef (MC) \u0026 Haar (CC)","offer_id":56738941206905,"sku":"SQ9667627","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"(Yarn Only) Peaty (MC) \u0026 Haar (CC)","offer_id":56738941239673,"sku":"SQ7124383","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/3060\/5177\/files\/set.png?v=1772123192"},{"product_id":"beachcomber-shawl-by-emma-vining","title":"Beachcomber Shawl by Emma Vining","description":"\u003cp\u003eYarn Kit only – please purchase the pattern from Emma's Ravelry account.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Emma’s own words:\u003cbr\u003e“My Beachcomber shawl is inspired by found objects discovered on the beach during a slow, meditative walk along the shoreline. In particular, this pattern is based on a tiny frond of seaweed washed up by the tide.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read about Emma Vining’s creative design process her blog: \u003ca title=\"HERE\" href=\"https:\/\/birlinn-yarn.myshopify.com\/blogs\/news\/2021-9-9-seaweed-inspiration-for-a-beachcomber-shawl-by-emma-vining\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"birlinn-yarn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56738941862265,"sku":"BEACHCOMBER","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/3060\/5177\/files\/IMG_9160-scaled.jpg?v=1772123194"},{"product_id":"endeavour-by-lauriane-bernard","title":"Endeavour by Lauriane Bernard","description":"\u003cp\u003eYarn Kit only – please purchase the pattern from Lauriane's Ravelry account.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Bretton style striped sweater is named after the J Class racing yachts Endeavour I and II, owned by the English aviation tycoon Thomas Sopwith, that took part in the 1934 and 1937 America’s Cup race.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe America’s Cup was scheduled for September 1934, however, in July many of Endeavour‘s professional crew went on strike for more pay. Instead of acceding to their demands, Sopwith decided to recruit an amateur crew instead. Two crew members were from the Outer Hebrides – Donald MacKillop and Angus MacLeod from our island of Berneray. Their contribution to the crew was such that both men went on to race with Sopwith on Endeavour II in the America’s Cup in 1937.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing discussions with French knitwear designer Lauriane Bernard, we agreed to name her Breton ‘yachting style’ striped, sweater Endeavour in honour of these Berneray men who participated in the America’s cup, an event that is to this day the pinnacle of yachting skill and glamour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read about the full story in my blog: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/birlinn-yarn.myshopify.com\/pages\/blog\" title=\"HERE\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEndeavour is a timeless unisex sweater that is knitted seamlessly from the bottom up. 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