Rowan Lima Yarn and The Lima Collection

Until the 30th November 2009 you can get 15% off all Rowan Lima yarn at Hulu.

The beautifully soft Lima yarn is new for Autumn/Winter 2009 and is made up of 84% Baby Alpaca, 8% Merino Wool and 8% Nylon. It has a very unusual construction and looks like it has been plaited.  You might think it would be a bit odd to knit with, but I’m assured by a lady at our Knit ‘n’ Natter group that it’s really nice to handle.  When it’s knitted up, it does look great and you don’t notice the unusual nature of it. It’s available in 12 rustic shades varying from greys, greens, blues, browns and gold.

Lima from Rowan

The Lima Collection is the book to accompany the yarn and features a collection of 10 women’s designs and 4 men’s designs by Marie Wallin & Sarah Hatton.

The Lima Collection from Rowan

The Lima garments are mainly textured with cabling, ribs giving admirable stitch definition, such as Brendalynn a moss stitch overcoat photographed in a stunning lime green colour and Nathan, a stylish men’s jumper with cable and rib detail in Royal Blue. The styling reflects the traditional trend of the season including tweeds, checks and plaids.  Visit our site to see pictures from the book.