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A collection of 15 exquisite designs by the Rowan design team, featuring the key trend for open work stitches, fine crochet and stripes. These easy to wear contemporary styles are set to be a 'must have' for the essential summer wardrobe
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The Savannah Collection epitomizes the key trend for relaxed, easy to wear knits that drape and fit the body. The brochure features open worked stitches and simple crochet in little summer tops, beach cover ups and draping cardigans
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Rowan Knitting & Crochet Magazine 51 sees key shapes which reflect a new confidence emerging within the wearer. The designs have been created for ease of movement and casual freedom giving a relaxed, summery vibe. The fun element is injected with a return to the retro resort styles where pattern and colour explode. The season is mainly understated, where nothing is outrageous. Rowan is promoting two stories Artisan and Riviera to reflect these trends. Essentials is the showcase for the key shapes of the season but translated into more simplified, easy to wear styles that will compliment the season's essential looks.
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Autumn Winter 2011 is set to be the season of total knits, with heavily layered looks contrasting with ultra feminine and elegant shapes. Chunky, natural, soft wool and alpaca blends feature alongside beautiful colour rich wool twists and silk and mohair blends, hinting of floral and alpine inspiration. These trends are reflecting perfectly in the stories; Wildwood which features time worn florals and heritage country pieces, Classically understated, Finesse which showcases sleek and lean knits heavily shaped by retro influences and Winter Essentials that translates catwalk looks translates them into simplified, easy to wear styles. Key fabric trends of bobbles, heritage cables and Nordic stitch patterning all feature in an uncomplicated, yet modern, way
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Spring 2011 will celebrate knitwear through the form of extreme ultra fine and see through pieces, contrasting with more dense, textured and natural yarns. Fine, hazy and draping styles in lace, crochet and cut out details will feature heavily throughout, with transparency being the key trend. These trends are reflected in the following three stories: Illusion is inspired by mysterious atmospheres and draws from a veiled colour palette of time-worn pales, spectral greys, powdered pinks and green shadows. Homespun celebrates fresh, sunny hues and modest rural simplicity. This story is all about easy, unstructured designs and fun, loose fitting garments perfect for bright Summer days. Summer Essentials is part of a brand new addition to the Rowan magazine. Each edition will now include this groundbreaking section where the season’s key looks are translated into simplified, easy to wear styles
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For Autumn Winter 2010, the recent move towards handicraft remains strong, and catwalk trends are all about sustainability. Rustic, felted and roving yarns provide warmth, comfort and security in the form of easy to wear, relaxed, big knits. Patterning is heavy, with floral folk, tartans, fairisles and stripes combining perfectly with complex cabling and structure throughout the following three stories: Nomad embracing natural textures with a soft palette, Russian Doll embodying the very meaning of pattern, and Timeless classic styles that look good on young and more mature alike.
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Whispers of all things feminine encircle Spring Summer 2010, with elegance, vintage and drape being the central qualities. Natural, sustainable yarns are fast becoming the norm and not the exception. Hemp, linen and corn provide heavier, rustic textures, whereas sumptuous silk and viscose tease with their perfect fluidity, stitch definition and understated shine. We also see the much anticipated emergence of recycled yarns, groundbreaking in the form of silk, cotton and viscose. These trends are reflected in the following three stories Serenity, Halycon Days and Jamboree.
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Autumn Winter 2009/10Winter 2009 is about all things handmade with the emphasis being firmly on traditional crafts. The demand for ageless knitwear offering quality, luxury and longevity is coupled with the continuing trend for natural fibres and is reflected in the following three stories:Inspired by the privileged classes of the 1920’s countryside, Heritage is eccentrically English and includes striped, patterned and lace womenswear designs. Soft greens and greys contrast beautifully with rich heather purples, golds and chestnut.Vivid autumn colour is the inspiration behind Folklore, which explores traditional folk designs including tartans, plaids, fairisle, tweeds and texture. Versatile and wearable, the designs are coloured with hues of greens, rich berries and hints of gold.The Shadowland collection reflects hard times during the industria
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Rowan Magazine 45 - Spring and Summer 2009All things natural are the main driving force behind the yarn trend for Spring 2009. The Knitwear eco trend is ever expanding with the introduction of a wider choice of environmentally sound yarns. The trend for finer, light weight yarns continue with emphasis placed on drape and comfort. Surface shine is also a prominent trend with an overall look which is sophisticated and elegant. The natural perspective of the main yarn trend translates itself in relaxed and casual pieces. All three themes have been reflected in Magazine 45's design collections: 'Bloom', 'Evergreen' and 'Driftwood'.Designer : Amanda Crawford , Brandon Mably , Erika Knight , Jennie Atkinson , Kaffe Fassett , Marie Wallin , Martin Storey , Sarah Dallas , Sarah Hatton
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Rowan Magazine 44 - Autumn/Winter 2008 - Now in Stock.Rowan latest magazine with designs by Marie Wallin, Marion Foale, Kaffe Fassett, Martin Storey, Erica Knight, Sarah Hatton, Sarah Dallas, and Jennie Atkinson.65 Designs under the headings of Nostalgia, Renaissance, and Elegance.Plus easy to make Christmas gifts, and how to guide to knitting intarsia.
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The Pure Wool collection features a classic collection of timeless, easy to wear designs ranging from elegant cardigans to cosy hats and scarves.Photographed in the quaint garden of Millstream cottage in Kent, the brochure has a traditional feel with a contemporary twist
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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.
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