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 Knitting and Crochet Magazine No. 72 (ZM72)

Two Stories - Kidsilk Haze Celebration and Texture In Nature.

Rowan Yarns Used In Magazine 72:
Kidsilk Haze | Fine Lace | Moordale

Mode Collection Seven (RM007)

16 designs. Collection 7 is the first MODE by Rowan collection with designs for the gents. Using Alpaca Soft DK and incorporating a variety of textures, designs with elegant lines and smart accessories take these looks straight to the catwalk. The ladies’ designs are particularly eye-catching, using classic houndstooth pattern with a modern twist; chic coats in chunky cables, oversized pieces that work for layering as well as stylish accessories and accent pieces in timeless shapes.

Designers:
• Quail Studio | Martin Storey | Georgia Farrell

4 Projects ROCK-A-NORE Women's Collection (ZB321)

Returning to Pebble Island and the gloriously soft and luxuriously fully traceable wool that this remote island farm produces, these two new "4 project" design collections (one for men and for women) once again respect the authenticity of crafting, with details and techniques emphasising the process of the handmade. Picking up our needles from where the first collection left off, these garments and accessories explore the colours of the island through intarsia patchwork, fair isle, moss and tweed stitches. And to honour the raw beauty of this worsted weight yarn, we have introduced an undyed shade, all natural, to celebrate this exceptional yarn in its purest form.

Designers:
• Erika Knight

4 Projects SALT-WASHED Men's Collection (ZB320)

Returning to Pebble Island and the gloriously soft and luxuriously fully traceable wool that this remote island farm produces, these two new "4 project" design collections (one for men and for women) once again respect the authenticity of crafting, with details and techniques emphasising the process of the handmade. Picking up our needles from where the first collection left off, these garments and accessories explore the colours of the island through intarsia patchwork, fair isle, moss and tweed stitches. And to honour the raw beauty of this worsted weight yarn, we have introduced an undyed shade, all natural, to celebrate this exceptional yarn in its purest form.

Designers:
• Erika Knight

Bigger Than Big Knits (RTP005)

Featuring accessories and garments, these signature Quail Studio designs offer a range of complexity. Introducing a new yarn for this season, BIG Big Wool, delicious shades such as inky black Liquorice, fresh golden Pear, sassy green Carnival, spicy pink Fiesta, moody grey Shadow, icy white Coconut, delicate blue China, sweet pink Ballet, earthy taupe Fossil and plush beige Mink.

Designers:
• Quail Studio

Crochet in Style (RTP003)

Classic focus and statement pieces with key detailing, granny squares and layering.

Designers:
• Emma Wright

Easy Fleece Style (RTP004)

Easy Fleece Style, Martin's second collection in the Easy Style range of brochures designed with the novice and fashion-conscious knitter in mind. A brochure of 12 designs featuring simple to work knits in casual textures, bold stripes, chunky cables and introducing the new knitter to a funky, skull intarsia and slip stich stripe technique. All worked in Rowan’s luxurious, Brushed Fleece yarn a super soft blend of extra fine merino wool and baby alpaca. An on trend, ‘polar-fleece’ like yarn that’s warm and fluffy but superlight to wear.

Designers:
• Martin Storey

Essential DK Knits (RTP002)

The Essential DK collection highlights Alpaca Soft DK, Alpaca Classic and Pure Cashmere yarns in a timeless mix of garments and accessories knitted in monochrome shades. A modern twist on classic styles that includes a tunic, vest, jumpers and cardigans.

Designers:
• Quail Studio

MODE at ROWAN - 4 Projects Chunky Crochet (ZB322)

Showcasing four must-have accessories: soft hat, chunky wrap, sumptuous cowl and luxe hood, the Mode 4 Projects Chunky Crochet collection features earthy colour tones and textured stitches using Merino Aria.

Designers:
• Quail Studio

MODE at ROWAN - 4 Projects Felted Tweed (ZB323)

Using Rowan’s number one selling yarn, Mode 4 Projects in Felted Tweed expresses the MODE spirit of classic lines, detailed textures and timeless styles. Easy-to-wear-apparel and accessories in a neutral palette, the four projects are an elegant mix of wardrobe staples.

Designers:
• Quail Studio

Modern Knits in Kid Classic (ZB329)

A collection of eight trans-seasonal, layering pieces. Discover updated classic and contemporary cardigans, colourful and textured wraps, over-tunic and a cool abstract sweater. All worked in a new, rich and earthy tone Kid Classic palette.

Designers:
• Martin Storey

Rowan Sock Collection (ZB324)

This season welcomes the arrival of a new and exciting addition to the Rowan range.

Designers:
• Quail Studio

Soft Structures in Merino Aria (ZB326)

An exploration of structural, textured knitted fabrics, carefully constructed into a collection of six garments. Worked in beautifully soft yet structural, Merino Aria, the collection features Georgia's signature knit-purl textured patterns, as well as deconstructed and travelling cables, all inspired, as always, by her passion for architecture.

Designers:
• Georgia Farrell

Textured Tweed Haze (ZB325)

Taking Tweed Haze to the city, this collection of six easy to wear garments has a fresh, metropolitan edge with clean lines, graphic colour blocking and simple textured patterns.

Designers:
• Georgia Farrell

The Alpaca Collection (ZB328)

Lisa celebrates Rowan’s alpaca yarns, Alpaca Classic and Alpaca Soft. Using the colour palette to make interesting combinations and knitted fabrics. Easy wear cardigans, accessories, colour work and a classic twin set combine.

Designers:
• Lisa Richardson

E-BOOK: MODE at ROWAN - CAPSULE WARDROBE (RTP 001)

The MODE Capsule Wardrobe is a compilation of 11 key designs from the MODE archive, designs which have resonated with those knitters looking for all-important wardrobe staples. The team have made updates through colour choices, design tweaks and styling choices, to bring you a fresh take on the MODE at Rowan key pieces.

Designers:
• Quail Studio, Lisa Richardson, Annika Andrea Wolke, Chloe Thurlow

E-BOOK: KAFFE'S Wrap Trio from ROWAN (ZB330)

This trio of 3 accessory designs from Kaffe Fassett use both Felted Tweed Colour and Felted Tweed. Kaffe’s inspiring designs explore the palette of this much-loved tweed family of yarns.

Designers:
• Kaffe Fassett

E-BOOK: Norwegian Wool Book Three from ROWAN (ZB327)

9 designs. Taking inspiration from their travels across Norway, designers ARNE & CARLOS bring us this third collection for Norwegian Wool. Bold pattern and epic colour choices really make this collection of garments and accessories stand out from the crowd.

Designers:
• ARNE & CARLOS

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.