Yarnologie Magazine

Yarnologie is an independently owned and operated Australian magazine.  This is the launch issue - packed with stories of many talented and inspiring people that make up the Australian yarn industry.  Enjoy their stories, project inspiration and even recipes!

A beautiful read!

Volume 4 published in May 2023 and includes all of the Yarnologie features you know and love:

• Premium quality paper and design, printed locally in Australia using sustainable practices.
• 128 beautiful pages filled with stories, interviews, articles and more from the Australian and New Zealand yarn industry and community.
• Proudly 100% Australian-owned and made.

Stories in this edition include:

• Knit Your Bits ~ we chat with a talented group of women who participated in Women's Health Tasmania's exhibition 'Knit Your Bits'. A big thanks once again to all of the women who shared their personal stories and amazing creativity with us!
   
• Origins of the Granny Square ~ they're making a comeback big time, but when did the first granny square appear? We did some digging to find out!
   
• Know Your Yarn is back once again with a great guide to Yarn Weights, written by crochet designer Joy of Crochet Road
   
• Sydney-based author and travel writer Patricia Bernard is back in Volume 4 with another adventurous story, this time in search of an elusive breed of sheep.
   
• Plus step into the studio of fibre artist Dominica Wallace, dive into the world of traditional lace knitting with Cath Ward & get to know Jaime of Jaime Creates plus LOADS MORE!
  
  

 128 delicious pages packed with yarny goodness. 

Volume 3 - 128 delicious pages packed with yarny goodness. 

• 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 Flair
  Has 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 Studiointerview 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 to 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.