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Natural Fibres & Inspiring Design
Welcome to all things Rowan.
Born in the hills of Yorkshire in 1978 and home to the most beautiful yarns and outstanding designs to inspire knitters and crocheters around the globe.
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Cotton GlacéNew shades: 870, 872, 873, 874
Made with 100% combed cotton, Cotton Glace boasts a wonderful dry handle making it both a joy to work with and wear. This beautiful yarn is perfect for spring/summer projects such as shrugs, lightweight cardigans and sweaters. Its bright and breezy colour palette now includes four new shades, making it a great choice for colourwork projects.
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Summerlite 4 PlyNew shades: 447, 448, 449, 450
Summerlite 4 ply is a beautifully soft, matt yarn made using the finest cotton. With a beautiful colour palette, including these new shades of summery tones, this yarn is perfect for spring and summer designs such as shawls and cardigans.
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Handknit CottonNew shades: 374, 375, 376, 377
A firm favourite, Rowan Handknit Cotton is a soft, machine washableyarn, which is perfect for a huge range of projects - from light summer knits to warmer garments. Available in a selection of lovely bright shades, including these four new bold colours, Handknit Cotton is ideal for textured pieces that showcase its wonderful stitch definition.
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MoordaleNew shades: 016, 017, 018, 019, 020, 021
Featuring extra fine British Bluefaced Leicester and smooth, silk Alpaca, Moordale was an immediate success when it lauched in 2019. In response to Moordale's growing popularity, Martin Storey has created six vibrant new shades.
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Essential Summer Brights
With a youthful pop of joyful colours and fresh whites, Essential Summer Brights by Quail Studio brings a renewed vitality to summer knitting! Featuring relaxed fit multi-coloured jumpers and cute, cropped tops, this energetic collection of 10 designs oozes positivity and confidence.
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Union
Combining quirky personality with fashionable sophistication, Martin Storey's Union Collection of 16 designs for men brings both fun and style to spring 2021. The perfect wardrobe for varied and unpredictable weather, Union is knitted in Denim Revive, Island Blend Fine and Softyak DK. Knitters of all abilities will enjoy the variety of techniques, from intricate cables and captivating colourwork, to simple, comforting stocking stitch.
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Ease
Ease by Lisa Richardson combines beautiful and varied textures with easy-to-wear hues of Kidsilk Haze, Fine Lace, Denim Revive and Creative Linen. This relaxed-fit collection of 15 designs for women includes tops, outerwear and accessories and is ideal for knitters who like to try new techniques as they knit.
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4 Projects in Island Blend Fine
This 4 project collection from Quail studio focusses on the beautiful Island Blend, a luxe combination of Falkland Island fine merino, baby alpaca and silk.
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4 Projects in Creative Linen
A collection perfect for the summer months all using Creative Linen.
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4 Projects - Summer Style
A mini collection of on-trend hand knit designs, using a gorgeous selction of summer yarns from Rowan.
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Mode Collection Four
With simple styling, relaxed tailoring and tempting textures, Mode Collection Four is the very essence of chic comfort and versatility.
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Mode Minis
MODE at Rowan brings you some of your favourite designs resized for ages 3-12 years. 10 garments and five accessories worked in that instantly-recognisable MODE palette.
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Daydreamer
This beautiful collection by designer Chloe Thurlow was inspired by the way in which we use our imaginations to escape into another world. Using eight shades of Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted, these lovely designs aim to bring the outside world in.
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Magazine - Issue 69
Featuring forty timeless knitwear designs, Rowan's latest Magazine includes two stories. Nostalgia for men and women revisits the golden moments of the 1950's, adding a playful, modern twist to the vintage trend. Cotton Classics, by Martin Storey, is an exquisite collection for women that blends comfort and wearability with understated luxury.
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Moordale Collection Two
A new collection of 16 garments and accessories for both men and women . Using his new shades and existing shades, Martin Storey combines fair isle, cables and simple garter stitch stripes in this beautiful selection, suitable for knitters of all abilities.
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Merino Aria
Merino Aria is an extremely lightweight chunky yarn that will bring softness and luxury to any project. With air blown into the yarn during the spinning process, this chainette construction yarn really does feel light as air! A blend of merino wool and polyamide, Merino Aria is perfect for lightweight, yet warm and cosy, winter sweaters and accessories.
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Pure Cashmere
Beautifully soft and completely luxurious, this DK yarn is spun from gently plied, purest cashmere for a strokable feel and excellent definition in lace and cables. Rowan Pure Cashmere is spun in Scotland by Todd and Duncan, who have over 150 years' experience of making the finest cashmere yarns. With delicate flecks of colour bringing subtle depth to each shade, this stunning yarn is sure to add an extra dimension to your knitting.
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Soft Bouclé
This chunky Bouclé is a sure favourite for the Autumn / Winter Season, adding texture to any knit. Made with merino wool and superfine alpaca, this soft yarn is available in nine shades, and is ideal for textured garments.
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Selects Patina
Rowan Selects Patina is a light, airy mohair and soft merino wool blend, with a metallic thread that adds a subtle touch of sparkle. Comfortable on the skin, this elegant yarn has a beautiful shade palette that includes warm golds and delicate blues. Patina knits to a classic DK tension, and has excellent meterage.
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Selects Chunky Cashmere
Rowan Selects Chunky Cashmere is 100% cashmere and 100% luxury. Spun from the softest cashmere, this chunky yarn has an ultra-light chainette construction, and creates a supersoft matte finish with a delicate halo when knitted up.
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Rowan Knitting & Crochet Magazine No. 68
Rowan Magazine 68 is packed full of fabulous knitting and crochet designs across three stories:
'The Seamless Story', 'Homewear' and 'City Tweed'.
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Felted Tweed DKNew shades: 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222
Chosen by renowned designer Kaffe Fassett, 12 vibrant new shades have been added to the colour palette for Rowan's much-loved Felted Tweed DK.
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Cotton CashmereNew shades: 237, 238, 239, 240
The fabulous Rowan designer Dee Hardwicke has selected four soft new shades for Cotton Cashmere - Rowan's stunning blend of 85% cotton and 15% cashmere.
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MoordaleNew shades: 013, 014, 015
A stunning DK yarn, Rowan Moordale combines British wool and alpaca in a gentle but robust blend. Dee Hardwicke has chosen three new shades for this truly British yarn, which complement each other beautifully.
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Kid ClassicNew shades: 901, 902, 903, 904
Also chosen by Dee Hardwicke, four new tranquil shades have joined the colour palette for Kid Classic - Rowan's beautiful, classic blend of lambswool, kid mohair and polyamide.
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Pure Wool Superwash WorstedNew shades: 194, 195, 196, 197, 198,199, 200, 201
Eight rich new shades are now available for the ever-popular Pure Wool Superwash - a durable, yet soft, machine-washable yarn.
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Big WoolNew shades: 089, 090, 091, 092, 093
A super chunky yarn made from 100% merino wool, Rowan Big Wool is the perfect choice for a soft & snuggly 'quick knit'. Now ith five fabulously bright new shades!
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Alpaca ClassicNew shades: 131
'Ice Blue' (shade no. 131) has now been added to the shade selection for this beautifully delicate blend of alpaca and cotton.
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Alpaca Soft DKNew shades: 225
The colour palette for this premium blend of extra fine merino, super fine merino and baby alpaca now includes 'Hyacinth' (shade no. 225).
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Kaffe Fassett's Felted Tweed
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Pure Cashmere Collection
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Mode at Rowan - Merino Aria and Soft Boucle
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Rowan Seasonal Palettes: Cotton Cashmere
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Rowan Seasonal Palettes: Kid Classic
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Rowan Seasonal Palettes: Moordale
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Cushion Collection
Designers Arne and Carlos' collection of wonderful cushion designs have all been brought together in this beautiful book. This lovely collection includes eight cushion designs, which showcase classic and contemporary colourways in Rowan Softyak DK.
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Carousel
Carousel is a glorious celebration of stranded colour work by Martin Storey, inspired by traditional Nordic and Folkloric patterning. Brought to life with Alpaca Soft DK, these beautifully simple knit designs for women only ever used two colours at a time, making them perfect for the intermediate knitter wanting to try the Fair Isle technique.
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New Nordic Unisex Collection
New from designers Arne & Carlos, this exciting collection of unisex designs is inspired by Norwegian Acanthus ornamentation used in Norwegian folk art. Using much-loved Rowan yarns such as Felted Tweed and Alpaca Classic, these lovely designs feature large intarsia patterns. Perfect for Christmas knitting inspiration!
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My London
Inspired by the architecture of London, Georgia Farrell has used a bold and dynamic colour palette in this collection of 10 knitted accessories. Contrasting textures meet angular shapes in this mix of timeless, wearable pieces and bold statements, which are perfect for the intermediate knitter. Designs use Rowan Alpaca Soft DK and Alpaca Classic.
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Mode at Rowan: Collection Three
The third 'Mode at Rowan' Collection features 16 stylish designs from some of your favourite Rowan designers. The timeless appeal of some of Rowan's softest yarns has been teamed with textured stitch patterns and neutral colours in this classic, easy-to-wear selection of garments and accessories.
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Mode at Rowan: The Blogger's Edit
An exciting collection of 12 contemporary designs from the Mode at Rowan bloggers, using some of Rowan's most popular yarns. Beautifully styled and photographed, this modern selection of garments and accessories combines soft shades with stunning textures.
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Mode at Rowan: 4 Projects: Island Blend
A collection of a relaxed, simple garments and accessories knitted in neutral shades of Rowan's Island Blend yarn. Designs include a relaxed, simple shaped sweater that can be knitted with a choice of different necklines, and accessories with beautifully-finished details.
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Mode at Rowan: 4 Projects: Big Wool Brights
Big Wool's brilliantly bright new shades come to life in this selection of striking designs, which includes a chunky oversized sweater, cardigan and accessories. Featuring textured stitches, cables and pom-poms, it's is not to be missed!
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Classic Tweed Style
Featuring seven beautiful wardrobe essentials, this timeless collection of elegant designs epitomises the easy sophistication of the classic tweed look. The chic simplicity of tailored shapes is combined with subtle cables and charming colourwork in these stunning designs by Quail Studio.
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Rowan Knitting & Crochet Magazine No. 67
The latest magazine from Rowan features 33 knit and crochet designs from an assortment of Rowan designers, in a wide range of Rowan's beautiful yarns.The patterns are presented as two stories: 'Twinsets' and 'Crochet'.
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Rowan Island Blend Fine
A beautiful combination of Falkland fine merino, baby alpaca, and silk, Rowan Island Blend Fine is a luxury fibre mix that is a real joy to work with.
Available in a range of strong shades, this gently twisted 4 ply yarn is smooth and light, with a shimmering pearlescent shine that ensures a beautifully elegant finish.
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Rowan Single Point Knitting Needles
A luxurious new collection of beautiful birch knitting needles, available in sizes 2.5mm to 12mm.
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Denim ReviveNew shades: 218, 219, 220, 221
Originally sourced from recycled denim, Rowan Denim Revive is a versatile yarn that's great for textured stitches. Now available in 12 tranquil, earthy shades, Denim Revive is an ideal choice for garments and accessories.
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Fine LaceNew shades: 954, 955, 956, 957, 958, 959
Rowan Fine Lace is a beautiful lace weight yarn made from a blend of 80% baby suri alpaca and 20% fine merino wool. Available in a lovely selection of soft chalky shades, Fine Lace is perfect for creating delicate hand knitted and crochet lace.
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Softyak DKNew shades: 251, 252, 253, 254, 255
A stunningly soft blend of cotton, yak, and nylon, Rowan Softyak offers the perfect mix of durability, softness and warmth. This verstaile yarn has a lovely chainette construction, and creates a beautiful melange effect once worked up.
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Island Blend Fine
A collection of knitted accessories, scarves, wraps, hats and ponchos, plus some exquisite garments that will be treasured for years to come, using Rowan Island Blend Fine.
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Cape Bay
A collection of 18 contemporary, relaxed handknits for the family and home by much-loved Rowan designer Martin Storey, using Rowan Softyak DK.
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Kids' Summer Brights
A fun collection of 12 knitted designs for boys and girls aged 4-9 years from some of your favourite Rowan designers. Using Rowan Baby Cashsoft Merino and Baby Merino Silk DK, this colourful collection features a mix of textures, prints and patterns.
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Mode at Rowan: Collection Two
Collection Two from Mode at Rowan showcases stunning summer knits for everyone using a selection of Rowan summer yarns
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Mode at Rowan: 4 Projects: Summer Crochet
Four crochet designs by Quail Studio featuring a tassel top, mesh sweater and a must-have bag and scarf - all using Rowan Creative Linen.
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Mode at Rowan: 4 Projects: Summer Knit
Four handknit designs by Quail Studio, including a shopper-style bag, using Rowan Cotton Cashmere and Rowan Summerlite DK.
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Rowan Knitting & Crochet Magazine No. 66
The latest edition of Rowan's bi-annual publication has two separate parts, which we are selling together as a package: Rowan Knitting & Crochet Magazine No. 66: 'Bookbound' and 'Rowan Focus'.
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Rowan Island Blend
A unique blend of Falkland fine merino, baby alpaca and silk, Rowan Island Blend creates insulating and cosy knits with a subtle sheen.
Available in a colourful array of shades, Island Blend is the perfect choice for Fair Isle and intarsia projects.
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Rowan Cashmere Haze
Taking inspiration from Rowan's ever-popular Kidsilk Haze, Cashmere Haze is an exquisite new blend of 40% baby alpaca, 30% cashmere and 30% silk. This fluffy, lightweight yarn is available in a timeless range of neutrals, with a white core that creates a beautiful mélange effect in its darker shades.
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Alpaca ClassicNew shades: 127, 128, 129, 130
Luxuriously soft and light, Rowan's Alpaca Classic is made using a delicate cotton net which is filled with superfine alpaca fibres, resulting in a wonderfully soft, light-weight yarn.
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Kidsilk HazeNew shades: 686, 687, 688, 689, 690, 691, 692
Ever popular, Rowan Kidsilk Haze is a beautiful blend of 70% super kid mohair and 30% silk, making it light, airy, and perfect for delicate projects like lace work.
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Valley TweedNew shades: 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120
Made from 100% wool tweed, Valley Tweed is both spun and dyed in Yorkshire - the home of Rowan. Available in a fantastic selection of strong colours, each skein is spun to offer the best texture and warmth for winter.
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Kid ClassicNew shades: 896, 897, 898, 899, 900
The perfect blend of lambswool and kid mohair, Kid Classic is a superbly soft yarn available in a beautifully striking colour palette.
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Alpaca Soft DKNew shades: 221, 222, 223, 224
Alpaca Soft DK is a premium blend of extra fine merino, super fine merino and baby alpaca, ideal for knitting all kinds of garments and accessories.
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Felted Tweed AranNew shades: 779, 780, 781, 782, 783, 784
A hugely popular blend of merino wool, alpaca and viscose, which has a beautiful tweed effect. With a lovely rustic colour palette, Felted Tweed is the perfect choice for striping and Fair Isle knitting.
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Felted Tweed DKNew shades: 206, 207, 208, 209, 210Plus new shades by Dee Hardwicke: 9802227-00801, 9802227-00802, 9802227-00803, 9802227-00804
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Winter Vintage
Using Rowan Felted Tweed and Kidsilk Haze, Kaffe Fassett brings together Fair Isle and colourwork techniques in this collection of six colourful knitwear designs for women.
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British Made
Rowan's British yarns Moordale and Valley Tweed are showcased beautifully in this collection of 14 classic designs for women by Lisa Richardson.
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All Year Round
Subtle shades and soft fibres come together in this harmonious collection of 13 contemporary knits by Martin Storey, using Rowan Alpaca Classic, Softyak DK, and Cotton Cashmere.
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New Nordic Men's Collection
A collection of 12 Nordic-inspired knitting designs for men by Arne and Carlos, using Rowan Felted Tweed, Kidsilk Haze, and Alpaca Soft DK.
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Essential Sweaters
A collection of eight cosy knit designs by Quail Studio and Lisa Richardson using Rowan Sultano - the much-loved premium yarn that has now returned to the Rowan yarn family in its original weight, and a new fine weight.
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Rowan Seasonal Palette Autumn Winter '19
A stunning collection of garment, accessory and homeware designa by Dee Hardwicke, in her four new shades of Rowan Felted Tweed
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Mode at Rowan: Collection One
Quality and timeless design come together in this stylish collection of hand knits for women. Mode at Rowan: Collection One includes 18 designs using a tonal colour palette, to cover this season and beyond.
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Mode at Rowan: Big Wool Textures
A collection of six textured designs by Quail Studio using the fabulous Rowan Big Wool, ideal for everyday wear.
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Mode at Rowan: 4 Projects: Brushed Fleece
A set of four beautifully snuggly knitwear projects for women by Quail Studio, using Rowan Brushed Fleece - a soft yet light yarn that's perfect for winter.
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Mode at Rowan: 4 Projects: Cashmere Tweed
This selection of four projects by Quail Studio includes sweaters and accessories, all knitted in the beautifully-textured Rowan Cashmere Tweed.
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Mode at Rowan: 4 Projects: Alpaca Classic
A '4 projects collection' by Quail Studio designed to elevate your wardrobe with relaxed shapes in super soft Rowan Alpaca Classic.
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4 Projects: Felted Tweed Aran Knits
A collection of four classic projects for Rowan by Quail Studio, using Rowan Felted Tweed Aran.
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4 Projects: Special Fine Knits
A collection of four projects for Rowan by Quail Studio using Summerlite 4 Ply, Alpaca Classic, Fine Lace and Kidsilk Haze.
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Rowan Knitting & Crochet Magazine No. 65
Rowan Magazine 65 features a stunning selection of designs for women, by some of your favourite Rowan designers.
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Rowan Denim Revive (DK)
Originally sourced from recycled denim, Rowan Denim Revive is a versatile new yarn that's great for textured stitches. Available in a selection of tranquil, earthy shades, Denim Revive is an ideal choice for garments and accessories.
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Rowan Selects Silky Lace
Comprised of 65% Cotton and 35% Silk, Rowan Selects Silky Lace will bring a touch of luxury to any garment. Silky Lace is available in a selection of 10 stunning shades, including gentle neutrals and brighter summer colours.
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Rowan Cotton CashmereNew shades: 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232
The softness and luxury of cashmere but with a cool cotton feel. A beautiful blend of 85% cotton and 15% cashmere.
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Rowan Creative LinenNew shades: 650, 651, 652
A delightful blend of 15% linen and 50% cotton, which is extremely soft against the skin and is ideal for creating textures stitches.
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Rowan Super Fine Merino 4 PlyNew shades: 279, 280, 281
Made with 100% high quality extra fine merino wool, this gentle 4 ply yarn has an incredibly silky smooth finish.
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Summerlite Horizons
It's all about stripes in this new collection of knitwear designs for women, by some of Rowan's best-loved designers. The 15 designs incorporate stripes of all varieties - bold and subtle, vertical and horizontal, bright and neutral.
All knitted in Rowan Summerlite 4 Ply and Summerlite DK.
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Ocean Blue Collection
A new collection of beach-inspired designs by Martin Storey, all knitted in Rowan's new recycled denim yarn - Denim Revive.
Featuring 14 designs for men and women, Ocean Blue is the perfect collection for a holiday by the seashore.
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Precious Knits
A collection of 14 new designs for children aged 0-3 years by Grace Jones, all knitted in the beautiful Baby Cashsoft Merino.
Featuring classic knitwear styles with gorgeous details, and a selection of adorable toys, Precious Knits' designs are sure to be cherished for years to come..
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Essential Toddler Knits
A collection of 11 essential knitted garments for the little one in your life.
Designed by Quail Studio, these lovely knits are designed in Summerlite 4 Ply, Summerlite DK and Handknit Cotton.
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Country Break Collection
Designed with comfort in mind, these four casual knits by Quail Studio are perfect for a countryside getaway. All designs use Summerlite DK
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City Style Collection
A collection of four essential pieces designed for a city lifestyle, knitted in Alpaca Classic. Designed by Quail Studio.
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Rowan Knitting & Crochet Magazine No. 64
A collection of 37 stunning knit and crochet designs for women by some of Rowan's best-loved designers, marking 40 years of Rowan!
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Rowan Alpaca Classic (DK)
A beautiful new blend of 57% Alpaca and 43% Cotton, available in a stunningly-rich colour palette.
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Rowan Selects Cosy Merino
A beautifully soft and snuggly chunky boucle yarn, comprised of 73% Wool, 15% Cashmere, 7% Yak and 5% Nylon.
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Felted Tweed DKNew shades: 198, 199, 200, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205
A blend of merino wool, alpaca and viscose, which has a beautiful tweed effect. With a lovely rustic colour palette, Felted Tweed is the perfect choice for striping, Fair Isle knitting, and other colour work.
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Big WoolNew shades: 084, 085, 086, 087, 088
A super chunky yarn made from 100% merino wool, Rowan Big Wool is the perfect choice for a soft & snuggly 'quick knit'. Big Wool has a fabulously vibrant colour palette, and is great for producing stitch structure effects.
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Kidsilk HazeNew shades: 682, 683, 684, 685
The popular Rowan Kidsilk Haze is a beautiful blend of 70% super kid mohair and 30% silk. This versatile fine yarn is available in a selection of stunning shades, and is especially suitable for lace work.
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Bloomsbury Collection 9
A collection of eight elegant handknit designs by Marie Wallin. Each design is knitted in Rowan Felted Tweed, in shades inspired by the British countryside in spring.
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Rowan at Home
A lovely collection of nine modern knitted designs by Martin Storey, featuring cushions, throws and blankets.
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Rowan New Vintage DK
A set of 14 handknit designs for women by some of Rowan's most popular designers. Each design incorporates rich shades and textures to create a lovely vintage feel.
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Rowan Selects Mako Cotton
A blend of premium cotton and a natural plant fibre source, Mako Cotton is a very modern, aran weight yarn. With natural elasticity in its tube-like structure, it is ideal for garments, and available in seven shades.
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Rowan Selects Denim Lace
A limited edition cotton-rich yarn, sourced from recycled denim. Available in six rich shades.
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Rowan Cotton Cashmere
The softness and luxury of cashmere but with a cool cotton feel. A beautiful blend of 85% cotton and 15% cashmere, this lovely DK yarn has a balanced colour palette of soft pastels and essential summer shades.
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Rowan Knitting & Crochet Magazine No. 63
Rowan Magazine No. 63 includes 38 new varied patterns for women in Rowan's popular yarns.
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Rowan Little Rowan Dudes
A collection of 11 colourful, fun handknits by Martin Storey, designed for active 3-8 year boys.
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Rowan Cotton Cashmere
Modern classic shapes combine with lace and textured stitch detail in this collection of 11 gorgeous garment and accessory designs by Sarah Hatton.
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Rowan Cotton Crochet
A collection of 11 stunning designs by Lisa Richardson & Jane Crowfoot, featuring accessory and garment designs.
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Rowan Baby Knits
A lovely collection of 11 simple baby knitted garments, with a contemporary, unisex appeal.
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Bitter (No. 2)
A collection of 12 beautiful designs by Kim Hargreaves using some of Rowan's softest yarns - perfect for the winter season.