Rowan aims to produce high quality yarns (wool) and knitting patterns that top designers and home knitters require. Designers such as Kaffe Fassett, Sasha Kagan, Kim Hargreaves, Martin Storey, and Annabel Fox have all stamped their mark on the company set in a small town in Yorkshire, England.

Rowan have regular Free Patterns downloads, so check out their site www.knitrowan.com

New Rowan yarns (wool), pattern books, magazines and knitting patterns have been released for this season:

Rowan Knitting and Crochet Magazine No. 53 (ZM53) features handknitting and crochet designs from Marie Wallin • Martin Storey • Sarah Hatton • Ruth Green • Brandon Mably • Kaffe Fassett • Julia Frank • Lisa Richardson • Josh Bennett • Amanda Crawford • Galina Carroll • Vibe Ulrik

The retro looks of previous seasons continue with a hint of the 1950’s and a loud buzz of the 1960’s.

All Seasons Chunky Collection (ZB16) is a collection of 12 women’s designs introduces the new addition of NEW YARN! Rowan All Seasons Chunky to our ever popular All Seasons Cotton range. All designs are by Marie Wallin.

This collection showcases lovely relaxed summer styles which are easy and quick to knit. All Seasons Chunky is a beautifully soft fully rounded yarn which is perfect for knitting fashionable open work stitches and structures.

Simple Shapes - Cotton Glace (ZB131) is a classic collection of 8 simple-to-knit women’s designs using Rowan Cotton Glace. All designs are by Martin Storey.

These pieces are designed to be worn through the cool spring months, warm summer evenings and even in to the fall season. From slouchy & oversized silhouettes to favourite cardigans, boxy jackets and neat, fitted designs. They have a strong daytime look of investment, wardrobe pieces.

Simple Shapes - Handknit Cotton (ZB128) is a stylish collection of 8 women’s simple look knits using Rowan Handknit Cotton DK. All designs are by Martin Storey.

A collection of simple stylish knits which are great for any summers day spent strolling, shopping and meeting with friends. Fashionable wrap styles give definition to the waist. Neat little cardigans, scoop neck vests and boleros are designed to be layered over summer shorts and dresses.

Softknit Collection (ZB129) is a collection of 16 relaxed, sporty knits for both men and
women using NEW YARN! Rowan Softknit Cotton. All designs are by Martin Storey.

In response to the trend for cable knits that are now entering the limelight as a summer fashion statement, this collection features a classic but contemporary mix of aran knits that celebrate our British heritage style. More fashionable and simple textured knits are included, which compliment the more complicated cable styles.

Summer Textures (ZB130) is a texture and colour driven collection inspired by artisan tribal
weave using yarns: Savannah • Summer Tweed • All Seasons Cotton.

A collection of 16 women’s designs featuring loose off the shoulder oversized styles along with Crochet, mesh, basket weave and openwork textured knit stitches. The colours reflect the warm, earthy hues of tribal Africa and highlights of warm summer gold and burnt sienna.

Rowan Mini Collection - Kidsilk Haze Stripe

By Marie Wallin

The first ever Rowan Mini Collection contains six designs by Marie Wallin selected from the Rowan archive and re-knitted using the fabulous Kidsilk Haze Stripe. Photographed simply against a white backdrop, these simple yet classic styles allow the unique colour blends to show through.

Fine Art Collection (ZB128) This collection of 14 designs introduces the first ever sock yarn to the Rowan range, NEW YARN! Rowan Fine Art.

Featuring 10 designs for socks of every length and 4 accessory designs, this brochure also includes a useful 'how to knit socks' guide.

Rowan Fine Art is a blend of fibre and colour. Designed for socks, shawls and other accessories, it is made with merino wool, kid mohair, mulberry silk and polyamide to make it suitable and durable for all projects.

Our staff have had many years experience of working with Rowan yarns. Rowan designs never date but sometimes the colours and qualities that were once the original designs, have to be substituted; we can advise on the nearest shades.

We stock the entire current Rowan handknitting range, allowing us to dispatch your orders quickly to you. Please see our Rowan stock list.