Click the image below and take a look at nine of the eighteen designs featured!

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!

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

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.

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!

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.

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

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

Thirty designs featuring Big Wool, Big Wool Tuft, Biggy Print & Chunky Print

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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."

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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