Rowan Knitting and Crochet Magazine No. 46 (ZM46) features handknitting and crochet designs from Marie Wallin, Erika Knight, Sarah Hatton, Amanda Crawford, Kaffe Fassett, Brandon Mably, Sarah Dallas, Martin Storey, Jennie Atkinson, Janice Anderson.

With resurgence in handicrafts and all things handmade, winter 2009/10 sees the celebration of traditional craftsmanship. Hand knitwear is the perfect opportunity for the discerning consumer to express their creative flair in an environmentally responsible way. Consumers are willing to invest their precious time and money creating ageless knitwear that offers quality, luxury and longevity.

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With a continuing trend for natural fibres, yarns are light and fluffy, warm and airy or dense including matted, scrubbed, hairy and primitive. The heavily textured fabrics are infused with cashmere, baby alpaca, kid mohair and silk to create beautifully soft textured fabrics. Traditionally British fabrics such as tweeds, checks, tartans, fairisle and plaids are used as well as chunky structured cables in soft rounded and felted yarns completing the traditional craft inspired look. These trends are reflected in the following 3 stories, Heritage, Shadowland and Folklore.

Featured Yarns:
Big Wool, Cocoon, Pure Wool 4 Ply, Pure Wool Aran, Shimmer, Wool Cotton, Kidsilk Haze, Kid Classic, Kidsilk Aura, Felted Tweed, Felted Tweed Aran, Felted Tweed Chunky.

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Story 1 - Folklore - A colourful collection of autumnal inspired designs with a hand crafted artisan feel. Looking at Northern European and traditional folk designs including tartans, plaids, fairisle, tweeds and textures. With both men’s and womenswear this story is versatile and wearable. Colours are tones of greens, rich berries and hints of gold. Like Heritage, Folklore is photographed in Norfolk by Shelia Rock; Styling and art direction by Marie Wallin.

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Story 2 - Shadowlands Set in one of the last working water mills giving the impression of hard times during the industrial revolution. In an era where garments were practical, colours were sombre and every detail served a purpose. Including men’s and womenswear, each garment portrays a sense of warmth and comfort including oversized garments with chunky textures. Colours fit in well with the grey day palette including purple and dusky red tones. Photographed by Moy Williams at Thwaite Mills in Leeds. Styling and art direction by Marie Wallin.

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Story 3 - Heritage - Inspired by the privileged classes of the country set in the 1920’s. The collection has eccentric English twist including striped, patterned and lace womenswear designs. The colours contrast the soft greens and greys with the rich purple heather, golds and chestnut. Heritage is shot in the unique arts and crafts country house Voewood in the heart of Norfolk. Shelia Rock photographed this story alongside the art direction and styling of head designer Marie Wallin.

Other features include:

BioRoyal College of Art:
Feature on students from the RCA interviewed by Margy Cockburn

Kids Feature:
8 Inspirational designs photographed by Vanessa Davies.

History of Textiles:
An informative article written by Kate Davies.

Rowan’s Greatest Knits

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Travel Journal:
Giving information on the photo shoot locations.

What’s New:
Taking a look at the new yarns and brochures and studio books.

Editor’s Letter:
A regular item with in magazine with comments from our Editor In Chief, Kate Buller.

Sizing:
The regular Rowan sizing guide.

Gallery:
Our new look reference guide for all the designs and yarns used within the magazine.

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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 Rowan handknitting range. Please see our Rowan stock list.