The Birlinn Yarn Company

The Birlinn Yarn Company Yarn and sheepskin products from seafaring Hebridean sheep bred on the Isle of Berneray in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland.

I live on the Isle of Berneray in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. As a family, we run a croft (small holding) with pedigree Hebridean sheep which are a primitive and rare breed indigenous to the islands. Life on the island can be harsh yet stunningly beautiful a place of extremes but I would not have it any other way. When I am not tending sheep, selling yarn or sheepskins, I am making or creative using the ecology, history and culture of the Hebrides as my source of inspiration.

What to crochet for the summer?How about our Freya Scarf designed by Samira Hill.This on trend stripy, long, triangular ...
10/06/2026

What to crochet for the summer?

How about our Freya Scarf designed by Samira Hill.

This on trend stripy, long, triangular scarf wraps around twice and still has drapey loose ends. A beginners pattern that will get you in the swing of increasing and decreasing with out getting hot and bothered.

A quick little project, just 2 balls of Birlinn Yarn in your chosen colour combo, and no time you will be wearing it out and about.

Why not give it a try - follow the tag or find the link in my bio.

Enjoy ☺️

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Freya’s Scarf with Granny’s pink chair 💕🖤This simple striped crochet scarf pattern is designed for the beginner upwards....
06/06/2026

Freya’s Scarf with Granny’s pink chair 💕🖤

This simple striped crochet scarf pattern is designed for the beginner upwards. So nothing challenging just a fun crochet project.

What colour combo will you create?

Designed by Samira Hill
Photography

The Seapink are starting on the Berneray cockle strand.Yesterday we had no internet so I took off on my bike 🚲 across th...
06/06/2026

The Seapink are starting on the Berneray cockle strand.

Yesterday we had no internet so I took off on my bike 🚲 across the island.

I lay on the machair and listened to the skylarks. Was buzzed by arctic tern. Enjoyed the tiny viola and daisies dancing in the wind and the seapink on the shore.

So good to get outside … even though it was blustery and cool.

Featured yarns:
Lady’s Smock
Seapink
Cornmarigold
Ocean

Certified by British Wool as authentic Scottish Wool fully traceable to the Outer Hebrides.

Freya Scarf by Samira Hill Pattern release at Tangled … come buy your printed pattern or follow the tag and purchase on...
30/05/2026

Freya Scarf by Samira Hill

Pattern release at Tangled … come buy your printed pattern or follow the tag and purchase online.

This triangular crochet scarf pattern is a stylish, fully reversible and easy pattern for all crochet abilities.

All you need to know is how to make chains and double crochet stitches to get started. 

The sample was made in two colours (Reef & Bog Cotton) but it can also be made in a single colour, or using small amounts of various colours, it is very versatile and right on trend!

A perfect summer project.



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Freya Crochet Scarf by Samira Hill Pattern release at Tangled today … come buy your printed pattern and yarn from my sta...
29/05/2026

Freya Crochet Scarf by Samira Hill

Pattern release at Tangled today … come buy your printed pattern and yarn from my stall or order online by following the tag or link in my bio.

This long triangular crochet scarf pattern is a stylish, fully reversible and easy pattern for all crochet abilities.

All you need to know is how to make chains and double crochet stitches to get started. 

The sample was made in two colours (Reef & Bog Cotton) but it can also be made in a single colour, or using small amounts of various colours, it is very versatile and right on trend!

Pattern design by Samira Hill also the 🌟 of
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Freya Scarf by Samira Hill Sneak peak … pattern release at Tangled Friday 28th MayJust packing the van with my yarn, boo...
27/05/2026

Freya Scarf by Samira Hill

Sneak peak … pattern release at Tangled
Friday 28th May

Just packing the van with my yarn, books and haberdashery but getting really excited to meet you all on Friday yarn event.

I will be bringing with me patterns for this lovely up beat simple crochet scarf pattern by the star of Tangled … Samira Hill herself!!

This pattern is designed for the beginner knitwear upwards so nothing challenging just a fun knit.

I wear mine all the time … I wonder what colour combo you will choose.

Watch this space for pattern release on Friday.

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The Island and the Forest: A Knitted CorrespondenceErika and Lotta are two of my favourite knitwear designers. Both have...
08/05/2026

The Island and the Forest: A Knitted Correspondence

Erika and Lotta are two of my favourite knitwear designers. Both have designed with Birlinn Yarn shawls, mitts, vests … that have been enjoyed and cherished by many.

So what delight to now stock their joint publication by

“The Island and the Forest is an exchange of letters and knitwear patterns between two Swedish designers: Erika Åberg on the island of Gotland and Lotta H. Löthgren in the forest in the southeast.

The chapters in the book flow through the four elements — earth, water, fire and air — the shifting seasons and the natural world. In their letters, Erika and Lotta reflect on the little things in their life and how they draw out the big questions: meaning, creativity and belonging.

The Island and the Forest includes 12 knitwear patterns designed to be timeless and practical. “The book you’re holding is our attempt at interpreting our surroundings: the landscape, its atmosphere and the weather, in the shape of stitches,” say Erika and Lotta. 

12 patterns: 3 sweaters, 2 vests, 1 cardigan, 1 shawl, 1 hat, 1 pair of fingerless mitts, 1 cowl, 1 pair of socks and 1 pair of mittens.

Hardcover 



02/05/2026

Birlinn Yarn receives British Wool authentic Scottish Wool mark.

It is ten years since we started The Birlinn Yarn Company from our family croft on the Isle of Berneray.

I feel honoured, therefore, to landmark this 10th Birlinn Yarn occasion with being one of the first businesses to be accredited by British Wool as producing authentic Scottish 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Wool and the first to be fully traceable to the Outer Hebrides.

Our accreditation with British 🇬🇧 Wool also ensures that our yarn is sustainable, ethical and responsible by complying with their six pillars of wool production.

The Birlinn Yarn Company is a ‘croft to yarn’ family run business in the Outer Hebrides.

Our yarn is unique, small batch and authentic. By rearing our own pedigree Hebridean sheep and buying our wool locally, we support the crofting culture of the islands and the associated knowledge and skills of small-scale agriculture, land, sea and wildlife, that have been passed down through the generations for hundreds of years.

Our island environment, culture, community and simple way of life are very important to us.

Values that we hope we can share with you through our products.

Like to read more?

Find the “Our Responsibility & Traceable Scottish Wool” link in my bio.


Rainy days just got brighter! 🌈Bring joy to your knitting with these adorable rainbow-themed glass bead stitch markers. ...
11/04/2026

Rainy days just got brighter! 🌈

Bring joy to your knitting with these adorable rainbow-themed glass bead stitch markers.

Perfect as a gift or treat for yourself!

14 rainbow stitch markers
10 mm across
Fits up to size 7 mm needles
Eco-friendly cardboard (quiet rattle) Birlinn Yarn box
Price £15

Find them on my website in Books and Haberdashery or follow the tag!

Happy Easter 🐣 How is your Easter break knitting project going?Our pastel organically dyed range is perfect for spring a...
06/04/2026

Happy Easter 🐣

How is your Easter break knitting project going?

Our pastel organically dyed range is perfect for spring and summer wear - little scarves or vest tops maybe?

Follow the tags to find our pastel range of:
Island sourced ~ Organically dyed ~ Limited Edition

Scottish wool yarn fully traceable to crofts in the Outet Hebrides.

Enjoy 💛

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