Pure Life - Organic Collection
The
Organic collection sees the introduction of the first brochure under the
new Rowan Pure Life label. The 100% organically grown cotton is a lovely soft yarn
which is naturally dyed in eight stunning delicate shades. The collection
features eighteen beautiful, easy wear designs including ten for women,
four for men and four for girls.
Click the image below and take a look at nine of the eighteen designs
featured!
Price: £7.50 (excludes
shipping)
All Seasons at the Mill
A
collection of easy wear garments for both men and women. The brochure features
a collection of laidback wearable designs ranging from belted cardigans to
unisex jackets that will be perfect for summer through to Autumn.
Price: £5.95 (excludes
shipping)
Young Rowan
Teen
Rowan is a charming brochure with eight designs, each being selected form
the collections within Rowan Magazine 43, re-coloured and then re-sized
into beautiful garments for girls aged between 9 and 15 years. Yarns
used in the designs include: Handknit cotton, All Seasons cotton,4ply
cotton, Rowan Denim, Cotton Glace and Kidsilk Haze.
Price: £4.95 (excludes
shipping)
Kidsilk Aura
Enchantingly
photographed and styled by Kristin Perers, ‘Kidsilk Aura’ features one
of Rowan’s new beautiful yarns for winter 2007. Kidsilk Aura is the
lovely new edition to our very successful Kidsilk family. This exquisite
yarn is a chunkier version of our best selling Kidsilk Haze and is sure to
become another Rowan favourite. It is available in sixteen stunning
colours, ranging from the rich tones of Walnut, Damson and Quarry Tile to
the delicate tones of Powder, Wheat and Putty. The brochure features a
collection of beautiful easy to wear designs which reflect the comfort and
ethereal quality of the yarn.
Click the image below and take a look at six of the twelve designs
featured!
Price: £6.25 (excludes
shipping)
Kid Silk Dream
Magically photographed
by Peter Christian Christiansen and beautifully styled by Marie Wallin,
‘Kidsilk Dream’ features three of Rowan’s most successful yarns –
Kidsilk Haze, Kidsilk Night & Kidsilk. This lovely brochure features
twelve pretty, easy to wear garments which are shown in the bewitching
setting of an enchanted glade.
Click the image below and take a look at
the thirteen designs featured!
Price: £6.25 (excludes
shipping)
Pure Wool Family Collection
A Rowan collection of 14
designs by Sarah Hatton featuring Pure Wool DK and a new addition to the
family, Pure Wool Aran. The designs will be suitable for all the family
(children up to 12 years). The collection will feature colour work and
cables as well as classic knits including basic sweaters and cardigans.
Click the image below and take a look at
some of the designs featured!
Price: £7.50 (excludes
shipping)
New shapes
Newshapes
is a refreshing, new, easy to knit collection of 15 designs by Sarah
Hatton using two of Rowan’s favourite yarns; Big Wool and Little Big
Wool and featuring relaxed shapes like the Sage shrug and re-vamped
classics such as the knitted pea coat, Anise.
Stylishly
photographed by Chris Bracewell in quirky but historic Spitalfields,
London, Newshapes is filled with designs using simple textures and stripes
to add that extra detail to beautifully designed and easy to wear pieces
making it ideal for both the novice and experienced knitter
Click the image below and take a look at
nine of the fithteen designs featured!
Price: £6.25 (excludes
shipping)
Story Book of Little Knits
The
Rowan Story Book of Little Knits is a charming book of 25 beautiful hand
knit designs for girls and boys aged 3 to 10 years. The designs within
this magical book are presented to the reader in the form of a story book.
Written by Marie Wallin, the story tells the tale of a children’s
holiday at a country farm house at apple picking time. The designs are
shown in chapters, with each chapter being accompanied by beautiful
illustrations.
Click the image below and take a look at
twelve of the twenty five designs featured!
Price: £15.95 (excludes
shipping)
Studio 3
Rowan Studio issue 3 is
inspired by the recent trend for volume and playing with garment
proportion as seen on the catwalks of designers like Marni and Dries van
Noten. From a luxurious over sized poloneck sweater with open sides, to
the unusual circular top, these garments are designed to be wearable yet
exciting.
Price: £4.95 (excludes
shipping)
Studio 4
The Feminine Touch. An
uplifting collection of delicate pieces.
Price: £4.95 (excludes
shipping)
Studio 5
The theme for rowan studio 5
is .... monocromatic. A sleek, wearable collection in ever fashionable black and
white
Price: £4.95 (excludes
shipping)
Studio 6
The Big easy A collection of
laid back, easy pieces in calming greys and browns. Featuring the new yarn
Cocoon, Big Wool and Kid Classic. This collection was designed by students from
the Royal College of Art.
Click the image below and take a look at
the designs featured!
Price: £4.95 (excludes
shipping)
Studio 7
Elegant, feminine pieces each
with a twist in the tail.
Featuring Wool Cotton, Kidsilk Haze, Big Wool, Scottish Tweed DK and Kid Classic
in rich shades.
Price: £4.95 (excludes
shipping)
Studio 8
The Cover Up - Eight garments
to keep you warm in the cold months.
Featuring the Rowan Scottish Tweed range.
Price: £4.95 (excludes
shipping)
Studio 9
A leap into Spring...
With skirts and dresses set to be popular for Spring/Summer 2008 Studio
nine shows eight cardigans perfect for layering and covering four of the
major trends seen on the catwalks.
Price: £4.95 (excludes
shipping)
Studio 10
Hit the high seas! ....the cat walks
were 'awash' with nautical and preppy styles for spring/summer 2008.
Studio 10 covers both of these important and wearable trends with
classic cardigans, elegant cables and simple textures in Handknit Cotton
and Cotton Glace.
Price: £4.95 (excludes
shipping)
The Bamboo Tape Collection
Wonderfully photographed in an exotic tropical garden in
Marrakech, Morocco, Bamboo is a collection inspired by one of Rowan's
exciting yarns for summer 2007.
The twelve beautiful and easy to wear designs featured, by Marie Wallin
and Martin Storey, echo the drape and elegance of the yarn.
Click the image below and take a look at
eight of the twelve designs featured!
Price: £5.75 (excludes
shipping)
The Kasbah Collection
An ancient Kasbah in Morocco is the atmospheric setting for a lovely
desert inspired collection featuring one of Rowan's most popular yarns,
Summer Tweed.
This brochure features a collection of twelve wonderful, easy to wear
designs by Marie Wallin, Martin Storey and Sarah Hatton, all of which
reflect the lovely subtle appearance of this silk rich yarn.
Click the image below and take a look at six of the twelve designs featured!
Price: £5.75 (excludes
shipping)
The Pure Wool Collection
The Pure Wool collection features a classic collection
of timeless, easy to wear designs ranging from elegant cardigans to cosy
hats and scarves.
Photographed in the quaint garden of Millstream cottage in Kent, the
brochure has a traditional feel with a contemporary twist.
Click the image below and take a look at
the
designs featured!
Price: £5.75 (excludes
shipping)
Arabesque
Arabesque is collection of seventeen dance-inspired designs for men and
women using Little Big Wool, a brand new yarn for Winter 2006. The book
also compliments existing yarns with designs for Biggy Print and Bog Wool
Fusion
Price: £5.75 (excludes
shipping)
Country Escape
Country Escape features fifteen stunning designs that reflect perfectly
the comfort and rustic appeal of one of Rowan's exciting new yarns for
Winter 2006, Country.
Photographed at the Great Central Steam Railway Station, this
collection is for both men and women, and includes cabled sweaters, ruffle
edged cardigans and accessories.
Price: £5.75 (excludes
shipping)
A Midas Touch
Photographed against the dramatic ruins of Sicily, A Midas Touch
introduces Glimmer Print, Rowan’s glamorous new cotton blend yarn.
A Midas Touch features fifteen captivating designs and nurtures an ancient
Greek feel. With designs ranging from boleros to bags, we are sure that
this season there will definitely be a gold rush!
Price: £5.75 (excludes
shipping)
Tuscan Retreat
Bring back memories of those relaxed summer
holidays with our next new brochure Tuscan Retreat. With elegant wraps,
halter neck tops, cardigans and even a woven bag, there is something for
every occasion, whether you are paddling in the sea, shopping or even just
relaxing at the beach..
Sit back, relax and soak up that Holiday
feeling!
Price: £5.75 (excludes
shipping)
Classic Knits For Real Women
Classic Knits for Real
Women caters for sizes 14-24, and is crammed full of beautiful,
sophisticated garments modelled by real women, not professional models.
Designed by Martin Storey, with assistance from Sharon Brant, this book
contains a wide range of designs, from daywear to evening wear, with
shapes that flatter and accentuate the fuller figure.
Price: £14.99 (excludes
shipping)
Stitch 'n' Bitch Designer Journal
A perfect companion for any
knitter, Stitch ‘n Bitch – A Knitter’s Design Journal is packed full of
valuable information. Features include yarns required for basic knit
items, stash-monitoring pages and something no other journal has: design
aids such as templates, graph paper and a die-cut ruler to measure
knitting gauge and check needle size. Compact enough to slip in your
knitting bag, you’ll wonder how you ever did without it!
Price: £9.99 (excludes
shipping)
Big It Up
A collection packed with knits from contemporary designers such as
Antoni & Alison, Leah Sutton and Theresa Venning. From cardigans and
sweaters to crazy ponchos and amazing scarves, there are projects in here
for all skill levels, and we guarantee that this range of funky garments
and accessories will have you reaching for those big needles!
Price: £5.50 (excludes
shipping)
Urban Streets
Bring a splash of colour into your life with Rowan Spray. This totally
unique yarn effect is shown off in Urban Streets, a collection of fourteen
show stopping designs by Lois Daykin, all of which are satisfyingly quick
to knit. The backdrop of this book echoes perfectly the distinctive look
and feel of this yarn.
Price: £5.50 (excludes
shipping)
Cotton Rope Collection
A 16 pattern brochure with fun, summer, easy to knit styles for women,
which show off all the best qualities of the Cotton Rope yarn. The
versatility of this softly twisted rope like yarn is demonstrated over a
mix of summer scarves, shawls, hats and belts, alongside simple vests,
waistcoats and ponchos
Price: £5.50 (excludes
shipping)
Beach Cool
An exquisite collection, showcasing the designer talents of Lois Daykin
in a series of 16 designs which include sweaters, wraps, beachwear and
essential little accessories, in Rowan’s summer fashion yarns, Cotton
Braid and Linen Print. Photographed in a beach setting, but perfect for
all summer long, the designs have an all round versatility - dress up for
knitted chic, or dress down for casual comfort
Price: £5.50 (excludes
shipping)
Big Just Got Bigger
Thirty designs featuring Big Wool, Big Wool Tuft,
Biggy Print & Chunky Print
This brochure is filled with contemporary designs
for garments and accessories from a host of designers. There are textured
jackets and skinny scarves, chunky cabled sweaters for men, quirky bags,
poncho's and sloppy jo sweaters. Design features include pom poms,
stripes, fur trims and stitch details which emphasise the fun side to this
fashion collection
.
Price: £5.50 (excludes
shipping)
A Ribbon Twist Collection
Fifteen designs featuring Ribbon Twist and Big
Wool Tuft
Do the Twist with Rowan’s latest yarn – Ribbon
Twist, a spray dyed ribbon wrapped around loosely twisted wool – and mix
it with Big Wool Tuft – Rowan’s Big Wool yarn that has a little extra. Kim
Hargreaves presents designs which are comfortable yet stylish, with a hint
of ‘British Cool’. Designs include including sweaters, scarves and shrugs.
Price: £4.95 (excludes
shipping)
Pub Knitting
Following the recent wave of knit clubs, Rachel Henderson came up with
this fantastic idea for a book - quick, simple and cost effective designs
that you can make whilst you are out and about.
With 14 designs, including handbags, gloves and MP3 player covers, Pub
Knits makes a perfect gift.
Price: £3.95 (excludes
shipping)
Linen Print Collection
Showcasing Rowan's Linen Print, this collection
includes designs for men and women.
From glamorous evening wear to a more casual
day-time look, designs include a long line coat, fringed skirt, chevron
vest and mesh cardigan, as well as a number of accessories.
Price: £4.50 (excludes
shipping)
Cotton Braid Collection
With a distinctly art deco feel, Martin Storey draws his inspiration
for this collection of designs for women from the sunny beaches of Miami,
Florida. A smart, yet casual elegance is combined in simple-to-knit shapes
to create ponchos, vests, hooded tops and batwing sweaters. The collection
is finished off with a small range of accessories
Price: £4.50 (excludes
shipping)
Fast Knits Fat Needles
F
ast Knits,
Fat Needles shows you how to use giant needles with both thick and thin
yarns, and contains a range of designs for you and your home, including a
chenille boa collar, gossamer scarf and textured rugs. Whether you are
already into knitting, or have only just caught the bug, there will be
something in this book for you.
Price: £15.99 (excludes
shipping)
Denim People
Throw it in the washing machine after knitting
and it emerges smaller and paler than before. Wear it and wash it time
after time and it just gets better! It's the very special dying process
that turns plain white cotton hanks into Rowan's unique Denim yarn.
Thirty contemporary designs from designers Kim
Hargreaves, Martin Storey, Erika Knight and Louisa Harding, as well as new
talent Carol Meldrum and Leah Sutton, bring an innovative look to this
classic yarn
Price: £13.95 (excludes
shipping)
Vintage Style
30 knitting designs using Kidsilk Haze, Felted Tweed & Yorkshire Tweed
Presenting a classic collection of knits from the best knitwear
designers today. The designs are a mix of richly coloured and
multi-coloured patterns, fairisle, lace, bead work and cables, all of
carry the tailoring and detail of vintage styling.
Price: £13.95 (excludes
shipping)
A Yorkshire Fable
Traditional knitting patterns stand the test of time. They are
eternally popular with knitters of all ages, and newcomers to knitting
take great pleasure in discovering them. In this inspirational collection
of designs, based on a new yarn from Rowan - Yorkshire Tweed - classic
patterns and designs, such as Fair Isle, are given a modern twist,
bringing them fresh to a new knitting market
Price: £12.95 (excludes
shipping)
The Big Easy
Hats, scarves, and bags, as well as a series of funky and chunky
sweaters. A pattern book of 12 designs to showcase the Rowan Big Wool and
Biggy Print, knitted on 15mm and 20mm needles respectively. Whichever you
choose, you are guaranteed a quick and rewarding result.
Price: £3.45 (excludes
shipping)
Summer Tweed Collection
Mix silk with a little cotton, add a neb or two
of tonal colour, and twist. The result is Rowan's Summer Tweed - a
luxurious and textural yarn that comes to life in the Summer Tweed
Collection.
Summer Tweed creates an exciting new look and
feel to this range of feminine designs. Summer sweaters, long line vests
and fitted cardigans show off the versatility of the yarn in all its
gorgeous shades. We could not resist including a Summer Tweed version of
the ever popular Hunter design, but otherwise we welcome in 13 new designs
with a timeless appeal.
Price: £3.45 (excludes
shipping)
The Bigger Picture
The Bigger Picture tells the story for this autumn - full, chunky,
contemporary and fun designs, created on Rowan's big needle yarns, Big
Wool and Biggy Print. Introducing a marled selection of Big Wools, this
collection of 26 designs uses the big yarns to full effect over a series
of collared and hooded jackets, big polo sweaters and trim fashion tops.
Accessories such as scarves, bags, hats and gloves are also included
making this a complete fashion collection, and a wide selection for all
knitters.
Price: £3.95 (excludes
shipping)
Calmer
Brochure
Calmer is a cotton-mix yarn with the velvety feel of cashmere, which
knits into sumptuous garments with a luxurious feel. Add to this a hint of
elasticity and you have a yarn which is warm, soft and figure-hugging, but
still light and easy to wear. This new collection of 15 designs is devoted
to the purely feminine, emphasised by the soft neutrals in which each
garment is knitted. Lacy edgings, cables, pretty hems, and soft cosy
necklines adorn a series of jackets, sweaters and vest tops. The
collection also includes tempting accessories like touchy-feely scarves,
hats and socks.
Price: £3.45 (excludes
shipping)
The Chenille Collection
A diverse array of stitch patterns, from ribs and chevrons, to cable,
create a beautiful collection of 21 designs in Rowan's sumptuous Chenille
yarn. Treat yourself and the family to a luxurious chenille garment, or
try your hand at knitted cushions
Price: £4.95 (excludes
shipping)
The All Seasons Cotton
Collection
A sixteen design collection by Kim Hargreaves.
The central theme to this collection is summer fun, with designs for men
and women. With the emphasis on bold colour and distinctive details, Kim
uses stripes and intarsia, the occasional feminine lacy touch, and stitch
effects, to show off Rowan's All Seasons Cotton to great effect.
This collection also introduces the All Seasons
Cotton melange and printed shades.
Price: £3.95 (excludes
shipping)
Next Big Thing
Over 20 designs by Kim Hargreaves
A splash of youthful vibe and colour hit the
pages of Rowan's latest big yarn brochure. Biggy Print and Big Wool are
joined by Chunky Print to create a wonderful complementary collection of
yarns which work together to create the fashion theme of the moment.
Accessories from scarfs to 'toastie' ankle warmers are coupled with
fringed ponchos, long jackets and cardigans which show that the big yarns
can create stitch detail as well as the chunky look. The colour ranges
have been shaken up to create a whole new mix, with a staggering 12 new
colours in the Big Wool range and the addition of some solid colours to
the printed selections of Biggy Print and the new Chunky Print.
Price: 3.95 (excludes
shipping)
Knitorama
If you have ever wondered where you could get some fried egg ear-muffs,
or how to knit a cheese and ham sandwich, then this is the book for you!
Full of zany accessories and garments by Rachael Matthews, the founding
member of London’s Cast Off knitting club, Knitorama promotes Cast Off’s
concept of contemporary knitting. Rachael says: "Cast Off’s mission is to
get people to knit socially. Knitorama is about having fun with knitting
and encouraging people to have a go at knitting what they want, when they
want."
Price: £12.99 (excludes
shipping)
Knitted Babes
Knitted Babes is a charismatic collection of knitted dolls each with
their own wardrobe of handknitted and hand-sewn clothes. Suitable for both
novices and experienced knitters, this is a superb collection of fun and
funky dolls that are just perfect for giving as gifts (if you can bear to
part with them.
Price: £14.99 (excludes
shipping)
Essential Crochet
If you are anything like us, then you won’t be able to resist Erika
Knight’s new book, Essential Crochet. Bringing a traditional craft right
up to date, Erika’s designs range from a basic patchwork throw to a handy
tote bag crocheted in leather, and this book is sure to contain something
for everyone
Price: £20.00 (excludes
shipping)
Toys To Knit
Adorable, soft and colourful – and just the right size for little hands
- knitted toys are the ideal gift for children of all ages. The collection
of wonderful knitted toys in this book - many of them complete with their
own alternative outfits or additional accessories - will be a welcome
addition to any child's cuddly collection.
Price: £14.99 (excludes
shipping)
Scottish Island Knits
Following on from the success of Shore Lines comes Scottish Island
Knits, a collection of 12 amazing designs in Rowan’s Scottish Tweed. With
a colour palette of beautifully blended rich colours, the yarn and the
designs are inspired by the islands of the Outer Hebrides, where nature
and its seasons dictate the pace of life.
With contributions from some of the industry’s most respected
designers, including Kaffe Fassett, Sasha Kagan, Brandon Mably and Sarah
Dallas, the book captures the essence of Scottish tradition but with a
contemporary twist. Designs range from stripy sweaters to beautiful bags,
and are featured alongside stunning scenery, making this book yet another
Rowan must-have.
Price: £14.99 (excludes
shipping)
Decorative Knitting
With 100 techniques, 200 ideas and 18 projects, Decorative Knitting is
sure to inspire everyone, from those new to the craft to the more
experienced knitter looking for something new.
This book includes a swatch library which shows how each technique can be
developed.
Price: £18.99 (excludes
shipping)
More Blankets & Throws to Knit
Those of you who have been eagerly awaiting the sequel to Debbie’s 2003
book Blankets & Throws to Knit will not be disappointed by this fantastic
book from the well-known designer. Renowned for her colourful, vibrant,
contemporary designs, Debbie has combined beads with her passion for
colour and texture to create pieces that will enhance your home
Price: £16.99 (excludes
shipping)
Simple Knits For Easy Living
Erika Knight, design consultant for Ralph Lauren, holds a passion for
knitting, and a desire to make knitting accessible to all. Promoting the
knitted stitch in its simplest form, Erika creates a contemporary
collection of minimalist designs for the home. Throws, cushions, shawls,
cot covers and bed spreads form luxurious textiles, in natural yarns. This
book is both inspirational and practical, and is complemented with
beautiful photography, making it perfect for the coffee table collection.
Price: £14.99 (excludes
shipping)
Shorelines
‘Shorelines’, the book which launches Rowan's new Tweed yarns, is a
modern tribute to the textile traditions of the Western Scottish Isles,
doing justice to the rich and beautiful shades that the yarn range offers,
and re-creating traditional design in fashionable and wearable styles.
Patterns include sweaters, shawls, jackets, ganseys and skirts.
Price: £14.99 (excludes
shipping)
25 Bags To Knit by Emma King
Knitted bags make a great starter project for new knitters. They also
remain a firm favourite with more experienced knitters as projects through
which they can express their own personalities. Emma King has done just
that with this collection of unique and stylish bags - ranging from clutch
to rucksack, fun to functional, there is something for everyone
Price: £16.99 (excludes
shipping)
Stitch 'n' Bitch Nation
Stitch ‘n Bitch Nation features fifty hip and funky patterns ranging
from mobile phone covers to dog coats, alongside more conventional wraps,
scarves and sweaters. Patterns are supported with features about real
people and real clubs around the US.
Price: £10.99 (excludes
shipping)
Stitch 'n' Bitch
It's the essential guide for chicks with sticks -
from the tools of the trade to the knitty-gritty of techniques and
patterns, all with easy to follow step-by-step illustrated techniques,
plus the stitch doctor's own special bag of tricks and how to hook up with
other knitters.
After the how-to comes the why-to: forty hip,
stylish patterns, as good for beginners as they are for purly pros.
Price: £14.99 (excludes
shipping)
Brilliant Knits
No less than a ‘brilliant’ first book from designer Brandon Mably, a
student of the Kaffe Fassett Design Studio. Brandon works his art in an
explosion of colour over a series of classic and simple shapes for both
men and women. Most designs use the basic stocking stitch with Fair Isle
and Intarsia to weave geometric patterns, trellis designs, and patchwork
blocks of colour. This book will be a source of inspiration for all
creative knitters. All techniques are supported with Information pages,
and each of the 25 projects carries full instructions, charts and
diagrams.
Price: £14.99 (excludes
shipping)
Blankets and Throws
To Knit
Afghan squares were a big thing in the 1970's, and today they are
making a comeback with knitters the world over. Debbie Abrahams has taken
the idea and given it a modern twist with her new book 'Blankets and
throws to knit'. The idea is simple. Take a selection of patterned,
textured, striped or plain knitted squares, and put them together to make
an original and stylish blanket. With Debbie's help you can choose from
100 inspirational patterns. Beaded hearts, colourful flowers,
multi-coloured stripes or cables. The choice is yours to put together as
you wish. Debbie has designed 12 finished projects to get you started.
Price: £16.99 (excludes
shipping)
First Knits
Aimed at the knitting novice, this is a step by step guide to simple
but effective handknitting projects. The projects range from small bootees
and toys, to scarves, bags and hats. Knitting how-to, basic stitch
techniques, advancing to lace and colour detail, are all accompanied by
illustrated steps which guide you through your project
Price: £14.99 (excludes
shipping)
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