{"product_id":"john-arbon-vol-6","title":"John Arbon - Annual Vol. 6","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"WACViewPanel_ClipboardElement\" spellcheck=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you might know, we create all our tops and yarns using glorious vintage machines. They truly are part of our team and we invest a lot of time keeping them humming along smoothly! So it’s no surprise that we are always excited when encountering other forms of vintage machinery, like the steam-powered trains and fantastic cliff railways still operating in Devon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cstrong\u003eThe\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAnnual (issue six)\u003c\/strong\u003e, we wanted to tap into our industrial heritage and celebrate the dynamism and excitement which heralded the arrival of the trains. Suddenly folks were able to travel the length and breadth of the country in just a few hours! Whether it’s the beautiful mechanisms, intricate tracks and architectural structures which grab your attention, the detailed posters and ticket stubs, or the clothing and furnishings of yester-year, we – and the designers and artists featured in this issue – were inspired by the era of \u003cstrong\u003ePower \u0026amp; Steam\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA long train journey is the perfect opportunity for a spell of uninterrupted crafting, so the 120 pages of The Annual (issue six) feature\u003cstrong\u003e six brand-new knitting\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003epatterns,\u003c\/strong\u003e ranging from colourwork socks inspired by moquette seating to cabled vests echoing undulating train tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've also included a range of \u003cstrong\u003earticles and interviews\u003c\/strong\u003e that will take you up to Bradford with us to meet the other folks working on our fibre, over to London where the iconic patterns of Wallace Sewell are designed, and, of course, back to Devon for a spell with our beloved vintage machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlus, if you need some inspiration on where to go, the wonderful Becca Thorne has you covered with a \u003cstrong\u003ePower \u0026amp; Steam map of Devon! \u003c\/strong\u003eLast, but certainly not least, we have a range of \u003cstrong\u003epuzzles and games\u003c\/strong\u003e for those hours on the train where you just need a little something to keep you entertained.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Annual (issue six) features the following content:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlying Scotsman Vest – designed by Rebecca Duncan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePic 'n' Vic Socks – designed by Nicole Hawkesford\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat Western Shawl – designed by Macarena Silva\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoquette Slipover and Dickie – designed by Nicola Diggins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemaphore Signal Hat – designed by Eva Lenz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrunel Cowl and Shawl – designed by Amelia Burroughs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterview with Emma Sewell of Wallace Sewell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMap of Devon's Power \u0026amp; Steam visitor sites, illustrated by Becca Thorne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticles on crafting on the move, the journey our fibre takes before it gets to the mill, Britain's most glamorous sheep and our beloved vintage machines\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayful puzzles, games and behind-the-scenes glimpses of our mill \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e20 cm x 22.5 cm, 120 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sassy Yarns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45800087978160,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/6712\/8496\/files\/IMG_2917.jpg?v=1794348349","url":"https:\/\/sassyyarns.ca\/products\/john-arbon-vol-6","provider":"Sassy Yarns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}