YARNOLOGIE

Yarnologie has always been about supporting our local yarn industry, giving a voice to Australia and New Zealand and tying in with our unique southern hemisphere seasons. From fibre growers to mills, designers and makers – it’s been an honour and a delight to share the stories of the people who grow, make and create with yarn and we’re so excited to continue doing so in print. Alongside our interviews and stories, we include articles that educate (such as our popular Know Your Yarn series) and tutorials for both knitting and crochet. Volume 2 Features Volume 2 is 128 delicious pages filled with inspiring stories and informative articles, accompanied by beautiful photography. This issue is a fibre lover’s delight. We’re getting to know llama fibre, learning about ethically produced Yak (and the delicious yarn it makes!) and deep-diving into all things woolly and worsted in our next edition of Know Your Yarn. Plus you’ll learn how to prepare raw fibre to spin a beautiful yarn; be inspired by our In the Studio interviews (hello gorgeous crochet and knitting!); discover how making has forged a whole community of connections, bringing real joy and meaning to the lives of many and much, much more! Along with our regular features – a bumper Project Inspiration library to get your creative juices flowing, a delicious recipe and two fun How-To Tutorials. Australian made and owned, printed locally using sustainable practices & high-quality FSC certified paper.

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Welcome to Yarnologie – an Australian-based magazine designed to inspire, empower and encourage fellow yarn crafters to try new things, share their creations and just enjoy the goodness of making with yarn. Yarnologie is about sharing the stories of the people who grow, make and create with beautiful yarn, with an emphasis on natural fibres and sustainable practices. Yarnologie has always been about supporting their local yarn industry, giving a voice to Australia and New Zealand and tying in with their unique southern hemisphere seasons. From fibre growers to mills, designers and makers – it’s been an honour and a delight to share the stories of the people who grow, make and create with yarn. Alongside our interviews and stories, Yarnologie includes articles that educate (such as our popular Know Your Yarn series) and tutorials for both knitting and crochet. Each issue also includes a How-To tutorial covering everything from complicated stitches to measuring your work with a gauge ruler; a delicious recipe and our popular What’s On section featuring events, markets, workshops & more. Volume 1 Features: Volume 1 is 128 delicious pages filled with inspiring stories and informative articles, accompanied by beautiful photography. Stories include: Fibre Floristry~ Fleece, Scones & Friendship The Hand-Cranked Sock: Preserving our Knitting Heritage Knit One, Design One Growing the Australian Wool Industry Know Your Yarn: Fibres They also dive into spinning and natural dyeing; show you how to knit the magic loop method and how to crochet an invisible decrease + more delightful stories to discover. Australian made and owned, printed locally using sustainable practices & high-quality FSC certified paper. Please note that Yarnologie is only available in print with no digital code.

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Volume 3 will be 128 delicious pages of fibre and yarn goodness. Just like our last two issues, Volume 3 will be printed locally on beautiful quality paper that feels awesome and makes the photography sing. In Volume 3 we’re visiting a merino farm, learning about mohair yarn, showcasing more amazing crocheters and knitters and sharing lots of inspiring stories, interviews and informative articles. – Straight Off the Sheep’s Back (Cover Story)From a generational family farm in the stunning New Zealand countryside of North Canterbury comes The Grumpy Merino. We chatted to Sarah Reed who has just begun her adventure into the world of wool through her new business, The Grumpy Merino. From breeding and growing the fleece to spinning the yarn into blankets and yarn, Sarah manages every single stage. This is an inspiring story and one you won’t want to miss! – Mohair FlairHas your eye been caught by all of those ethereal mohair yarns that seem to be everywhere at the moment? In this article, we road-tested brushed mohair yarn blends to give you ideas on how to use them in knitting and crocheting, sharing our tips and tricks for this fabulous fibre. – Knitwear designer Pru Raymond explores the concept of knitters as artists in this interesting and insightful piece. Also on the topic of art in this issue, we’re exploring the world of yarn bombing in Cast On Street Art. Brisbane-based crocheter Chez Robbie also shares her fabulous crocheted art dolls in Crocheting A Country Practice. – Along with your favourite regular features: An In the Studio interview with a talented maker (this time we’re visiting a weaving studio!), the Project Inspiration Library, a delicious recipe and two cracker tutorials: How to Crochet Standing Stitches and How to Use Colour Dominance in Colourwork Knitting. Plus we’re chatting with micro-crochet artist Hannah Hills, exploring the vintage knitting notions collection of Sue Williamson and much more. Australian-made and owned, printed locally using sustainable practices & high-quality FSC-certified paper.

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