February 2014
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CONTENTS
Welcome Letter
4
Monthly Free Pattern
5
Rowan Introduces…All Seasons
Chunky Selects
6
Yarn Shop Day
7
Rowan Loves… 10 Simple
Crochet Projects
8
Knitted Gifts
10
Yarn In the Spotlight…Truesilk
11
Windswept by Marie Wallin
12
Rowan Knit-a-long
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Dear
members,
Welcome to the February edition of our eNewsletter! As we look towards lighter
evenings and the appearance of pretty white snowdrops here in Yorkshire, we
can’t help but feel a sense of excitement about the new spring designs and
yarns which have been launched this season.
We take a closer look at one of these in the form of the stunning new Truesilk;
most definitely one of the favourite debut yarns of the team here at the mill.
We also hear about an exciting new project supporting our local yarn shops,
discover details of a stunning new book from Sarah Hatton and bring you
updates on our knit-a-long.
We hope you enjoy!
The Rowan team
Front Cover:
Solitaire
by Martin Storey
Truesilk
Truesilk Collection
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R O W A N Introduces…
All Seasons
Chunky Selects
All Seasons Chunky Selects is a free online
collection of exclusive designs by Vicky
Sedgwick, Helen Ardley and Pauline Ellis.
With two knit and four crochet patterns, the
selection includes pretty hats and cowls,
which can be made using either one, two
or three balls of our stunning All Seasons
Chunky yarn.
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COLLECTION
Josie
By Helen Ardley
Cara
By Helen Ardley
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Janet
By Vicky Sedgwick
Yarn Shop Day
Get involved with the Love Your Yarn Shop Campaign from Aceville Publications
On Saturday 3rd May 2014, yarn shops across the UK will be celebrating Yarn Shop
Day, the fantastic new initiative from leading publications Let’s Knit and Let’s Get
Crafting.
The event, the first of its kind, is supported by the industry, and with extensive media
coverage behind it promises to boost the profile of bricks and mortar yarn stores. Each
store that signs up to the campaign is encouraged to host its own special events,
including anything from free tea and cake to star appearances by big industry names.
It’s a chance for yarn shops to remind their customers of the fantastic, irreplaceable,
personal service they provide.
Let’s Knit editor Sarah Neal explains the concept, “As knitters ourselves, we know the
value of a good yarn store. As well as providing the unequalled pleasure of buying yarn
off the shelf, they offer experienced face-to-face advice and are often a communal
meeting place for likeminded crafters. The Love Your Yarn Shop campaign is aimed at
alerting consumers to the benefits of supporting these stores.”
Let’s Get Crafting editor Ella Johnston agrees, adding, “We know that the crafty
community will really get behind Love Your Yarn Shop and Yarn Shop Day and look
forward to celebrating our local stores – a truly valuable resource for knitters and
crocheters.”
For more information on how to get involved, visit;
LET’S KNIT
BLOG
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R O W A N Loves…
10 Simple Crochet Projects
by Sarah Hatton
Rowan Loves… 10 Simple Crochet Projects by Sarah Hatton
Sarah Hatton takes the biggest upcoming trend from the catwalk by storm by creating
a charming collection of ten simple crochet projects launching this February.
Sarah says of the book, “The latest in my simple knits series has just been launched
and is something of a departure from the series as it is 10 simple crochet projects.
Crochet is set to be a huge trend on the catwalks this season and, as many people
find the first steps into crochet terrifying, it seems like the perfect time for such a book.”
Designs range from stunning collar and cowl accessories, to a pretty shrug and stylish
hats, all worked in Rowan yarns, of course!
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Knitted Gifts
With Mothering Sunday approaching next month here in the UK, we turn our attention
to the best picks of gift ideas for our loved ones this spring.
Byron Bay
Pure Linen Collection
Pool
Simple Shapes Panama
Silva
Simple Shapes Handknit
Cotton
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Alabama
Rowan Studio 31
Bliss
Rowan Knitting &
Crochet Magazine 55
Yarn In the Spotlight…
Truesilk
Fashioned from a fantastically luxurious 100% mulberry silk, the new Truesilk
yarn boasts ten varied and pretty shades, ranging from the candy bright Sugar
to deep midnight blue Sleep, and pale lilac Peace.
Serene
330
Whisper
332
Peace
331
Sugar
335
Bliss
336
Joy
338
Sleep
339
Hush
333
Calm
337
Happy
334
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WINDSWEPT
collection one
by Marie Wallin
12 hand knit designs for women
This is the first independent collection by designer, Marie Wallin.
‘Windswept’ is a collection of 12 stunning fairisle and cable designs showcasing Marie’s beautiful
trademark colourwork and attention to detail.
Some of the designs have optional crochet trims, which the knitter can add or not depending on
the look wanted.
The collection features 8 garment designs ranging from an exquisite fairisle tunic, a lovely fairisle
yoke sweater, a houndstooth fitted waistcoat to a heavily cabled cosy jacket. The 4 accessory
designs feature a stunning pattern wrap and scarf, which are both knitted in the round, a wide
sumptuous aran wrap and a sweet traditional fairisle tam.
The colours used are autumnal in tone and the all the designs are worked in some of Rowan’s
most popular yarns – Felted Tweed, Felted Tweed Aran, Rowan Fine Tweed and the lovely Cocoon.
Photographed in Whitstable in Kent by Peter Christian Christensen with styling and art direction
by Marie.
About the author
Marie is Head Designer for Rowan and over the 8 years since she joined the Rowan team, she
has built up a global reputation for her beautiful patterns, colourwork and stitch designs as well
as her skill for art directing and styling the renowned Rowan Magazine and some of the Rowan
dedicated yarn brochures. Although now freelance, Marie continues in her role with Rowan as
well as developing her career as an independent designer and workshop teacher.
MARIE’S
WEBSITE
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R O WA N
Pure Wool Worsted
Superwash
Afghan
Knit-a-long
Don’t forget to join in the fun and take part in our Pure Wool Worsted Superwash Afghan
knit-a-long! One square design will be released each week, as well as making up instructions
during an exciting ten week period, resulting in a surprise exclusive design from Martin
Storey.
The feedback on this has already been overwhelming, and so we’ve decided to take this
truly global to get you all involved!
In order to give our retailers across the globe time to prepare, we will be launching this
towards the end of March 2014.
We will be giving more details in the next eNewsletter. You can also check Facebook and
Ravelry for updates to ensure you don’t miss out!
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