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August 2016
January 2012 - 1
CONTENTS
Welcome Letter
4
Monthly Free Pattern
5
New Season AW 2016/17
6
Rowan Selects Softest Merino Wool
14
Rowan Selects Hemp Tweed Chunky
16
Celebrations Earlier This Month
18
Rowan Knitting & Crochet Magazine 60
20
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Echo
by Martin Storey
using Pure Wool Superwash DK
Knitting & Crochet Magazine 60
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Hello and welcome to the
August eNewsletter!
As we start to move towards autumn, we are busy celebrating our 60th magazine issue
this month here in Yorkshire. Find about the new season collections by reading on!
We also look back at our fabulous celebratory event, which we held on August 15th in
Hertfordshire along with many of the famous faces associated with Rowan.
Finally, we bring you your exclusive free pattern, Affogato by Vibe Ulrik. This stunning
piece in the super soft Alpaca Merino DK is knitted in the round to wonderful effect.
With simple stich detail this accessory can be layered up over any outfit for a little bit
of extra warmth as the months turn cooler.
We hope you enjoy your new issue!
The Rowan team
Front Cover:
Braveheart Shawl
by Lisa Richardson
Felted Tweed
Knitting & Crochet
Magazine 60
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August 2016 - 5
NEW SEASON - AW 2016/17
Rowan Knitting & Crochet
Magazine 60
Rowan celebrates its 60th magazine with a
collection of 43 designs, which represent
everything true to the brand over the past
38 years. Key names from its illustrious
history combine to create two powerful
design stories; Tempest and Felted Tweed.
Shot in windswept Anglesey, Tempest
exudes a dramatic quality throughout.
Rugged, textural cables feature alongside
intricate, geometric colourwork to result in
a stunning overall effect. Flattering tunics
are photographed alongside richly detailed
cabled pieces and cosy cardigans.
Meanwhile,
Felted
Tweed
perfectly
showcases the quality of the Felted Tweed
and Felted Tweed Aran colour palettes.
Eye-catching, detailed and colourful
cowls star alongside cabled sweaters and
statement pieces featuring embroidery
embellishments.
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Nyla
by Marie Wallin
using Cocoon
Top Right
Brodie
by Lisa Richardson
using Felted Tweed
Bottom Right
Hartwist
by Lisa Richardson
using Felted Tweed Aran
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Rowan Loves 5
Amy Herzog explores the
various qualities of the popular
Hemp Tweed and Kid Classic
yarns in her new collection of
nine designs for women.
Lace and cables both surface
in this stylish collection, which
celebrates basic shapes and
textures.
Ansonia Sweater
by Amy Herzog
using Kid Classic
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Canton
Montville Cardigan
by Amy Herzog
using Kid Classic
by Amy Herzog
using Hemp Tweed
Hebron Cardigan
Darien Elbow
Length Sleeve
by Amy Herzog
using Hemp Tweed
by Amy Herzog
using Kid Classic
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Little Rowan Kids
Designed by Lisa Richardson and
Sarah Hatton, Little Rowan Kids
brings you nine adorable designs
for children aged 2-7 years. The
collection showcases the best of the
Baby Merino Silk DK palette through
fun, lively knits and designs range
from patterned tank tops through to
detailed cardigans and a textured
hoody.
Aggie
by Lisa Richardson
using Baby Merino
Silk DK
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Franklin
Marcie
by Sarah Hatton
using Baby Merino
Silk DK
by Sarah Hatton
using Baby Merino
Silk DK
Penny
Linus
by Sarah Hatton
using Baby Merino
Silk DK
by Sarah Hatton
using Baby Merino
Silk DK
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Big Wool Knits
Big Wool Knits designed by
Quail Studio celebrates on-trend,
essential shapes taken straight
from the catwalk. Ten designs
for women range from soft,
enveloping cowls to comforting,
over-sized sweaters, all worked in
Big Wool.
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Cardigans - Essential Knits
Quail Studio takes the design lead
in this versatile collection of core
pieces ranging from formal, fitted
shapes to loose, easy-wear styles.
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Ten designs showcase looks
which can achieve casual or
smart appearances according to
different styling choices.
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!
R O WA N
Selects
Softest Merino
Wool
100% wool
A super soft, chunky,
roving yarn composing
of 100% extrafine merino
wool. Available in seven
soft shades, it is ideal for
all kinds of cocooning
knitwear.
Rowan Selects Softest
Merino Wool will be
launched alongside a
brochure containing seven
womens designs by Sarah
Hatton. Simple shapes,
texture and cables all
feature throughout.
1
Midnight
004
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Dusk
005
Swan
009
Laurel
012
Lavender
013
Seal
015
Petal
017
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4
5
6
7
1. Kennet by Sarah Hatton
2. Effra by Sarah Hatton
3. Ver by Sarah Hatton
4. Tyburn by Sarah Hatton
5. Roding by Sarah Hatton
6. Wey Scarf by Sarah Hatton
7. Wey Hat Sarah Hatton
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!
R O WA N
Selects
Hemp Tweed
Chunky
75% wool
25% true hemp
1
A modern tweed-effect,
soft yarn which is a joy to
knit. Wool and hemp create
“breathable” knitted fabrics,
which are cool to wear in
warm weather, yet warm in
colder temperatures. Hemp
fibre is resistant to stretching
so does not distort with use
and naturally softens with
wear. Hemp Tweed Chunky
will be available in eight
natural shades.
Design support includes The
Hemp Tweed Collection, an
iconic collection of six unisex
designs by Martin Storey.
Signature
cabling
and
intricate, delicate colourwork
Cement
001
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both surface in pieces, which
range from sweaters to a
versatile ladies cardigan and
scarf.
Further to this, three free
unisex designs will be
made available exclusively
on knitrowan.com. Again
showcasing
the
stitch
definition
of
the
yarn
perfectly, the online designs
will be two cardigans and a
staple sweater.
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3
Sea
004
Night
005
Petal
007
Griege
008
Pool
009
Deep
010
Khaki
011
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5
7
6
1. Darby Cardigan by Martin Storey
2. Darby Sweater by Martin Storey
3. Norse Scarf by Martin Storey
4. Roscoe by Martin Storey
5. Latham by Martin Storey
6. Folke by Martin Storey
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ONLINE EXCLUSIVES
7. Cole by Martin Storey
8. Fell by Martin Storey
9. Thorpe by Martin Storey
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!
Celebrations Earlier
This Month
Earlier this month, we were delighted to host
a celebratory event in honour of our 60th
magazine issue. Amongst many famous
faces in attendance were Brandon Mably,
Martin Storey, Lisa Richardson, Sarah
Hatton, Dee Hardwicke and Stuart Hillard
– not forgetting the hugely iconic Kaffe
Fassett, who held a talk on his inspiration
over the years and also hosted a fashion
show of his key designs through the years.
We hope everyone who attended had
as much fun as we did! Thanks go to the
beautiful Gardens of the Rose for providing
the perfect setting for the day!
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Rowan Knitting & Crochet
Magazine is 60!
“Happy Anniversary Rowan Yarns! Your innovative fibres and
fine tuned colour palette have provided me with constant
inspiration for the past 40 years. From The Big and Little
Sweater Book in 1987 to my latest publication The Classic
Collection each book of patterns feature my spin on Rowan’s
finest yarns.
It is great to be able to design with a well considered paint box
of colours and textures. Long may the tradition continue!
A big thank you and I wish you good luck for the future.” - Sasha Kagan
“Lots of celebrating, congratulations and more lovely magazines are definitely in
order..! Wishing Rowan much success on their 60th anniversary magazine.”
- Martin Storey
“For many, Rowan has been a company others have looked up to and I am proud to
have been part of the creative family for the past 25 years.” - Brandon Mably
“In the world of fibre, Rowan is unique.” - Kaffe Fassett
“Congratulations Rowan on the 60th issue of the Rowan Magazine, I hope it continues
to go from strength to strength.” - Marie Wallin
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Abe
by Lisa Richardson
using Baby Merino Silk DK
Little Rowan Kids