Another of Rowan’s new knitting pattern books for this Autumn is Rowan Homestead Classics by Martin Storey.

Rowan Homestead Classics

Rowan Homestead Classics is a rustic collection of 15 designs inspired by the crafts and textiles of the American pioneer. Ethnic and geometric intarsia, folkloric textures and homespun cabling contrast with more simple, stocking stitch designs, all fashioned in an autumnal palette of damson, plum, electric blue and spruce green using Lima, Alpaca Cotton and Baby Alpaca DK.

You can see more from Rowan Homestead Classics on our website.

Winter Drift is one of Rowan’s new knitting pattern books for Autumn 2010.

Rowan Winter Drift

Winter Drift contains 15 designs for men and women showcasing the new Rowan Drift yarn alongside the longstanding favourite Big Wool. Big, chunky, easy to wear knits range from heavily textured men’s knits through to cute, simple cropped knits for women.  And it’s just £7.95.

These are just a few of the patterns in this book.  More pictures can be seen on the shop website.

We had lots of deliveries today and the first to tell you about is Rowan Magazine 48.  If you pre-ordered your copy from us, then it’s in the post already.  If you didn’t pre-order, do not fear – we still have some copies, but they are selling fast.

Rowan Knitting and Crochet Magazine 48

I think this is one of my favourite of the Rowan Magazines.  I absolutely love the Russian Doll story which were inspired by the romantic folkloric designs painted on historic matryoshka nesting dolls. Highly patterned colorwork in the form of florals, fairisle stripes and tartan checks make each design a masterpiece. I think I’m going to try one of the scarf patterns.

The other two stories are Nomad which focuses on the key fall fashion trends of chunky, exaggerated cables and textured stitches and Timeless which features one-color knits and classic styles that look equally good on young and mature women.

When the Spring 2010 issue of Knitscene magazine was published, knitters went crazy and I’d never seen a magazine snapped up so quickly.  Well the Knitscene Autumn 2010 issue will be hitting the shops in a couple of weeks and so that knitters don’t miss out, we’re accepting pre-orders of what promises to be another popular issue.

Knitscene Fall 2010

Details of how to pre-order and preview pictures of this issue’s designs can be found here on our website.

Pictures from Rowan Studio 20 pattern book are now available on our website.  Patterns use Rowan Pima Cotton and Denim.

Rowan Studio 20

It’ll be here in early July.

As part of the Rowan Studio pattern collection, Rowan release two extra free knitting patterns to download from their website.  These are the two which are part of Rowan Studio 19.

Firstly Mint, a delicate sweater made from Kidsilk Haze.

Mint from Rowan Studio 19

And this is Ice, knitted in Rowan Siena.

Download them free from Rowan’s website.

Rowan Studio 19 has just arrived!

Rowan Studio 19 is inspired by the fresh pastel shades seen up and down the Spring/Summer 2010 catwalks. Light-weight floaty layers in sherbert shades and lace are this issue’s key themes, created in kidsilk haze and siena.  Designs are by Grace Melville.

Rico’s Organic Pure Chunky yarn has been so popular that Rico ran out of certain shades as well as the accompanying pattern book “Naturally”.  However this week we finally got more stock of most shades, (including plenty in Beige which has been the most popular because of a pattern published in Women’s Weekly) and some copies of the pattern book.  View the contents of the pattern book on our website.

Many knitters have said that they enjoy knitting with this yarn and at just £3.45 a ball, it is good value too.

Knitscene Easy is a single issue knitting magazine from Interweave Press and is geared toward the new knitter.  Having said that it’s sure to please even the most advanced knitters who fancy a quick knit as it contains simple projects such as scarves, hats, bags, mittens etc. Each pattern is graded so you know what level it is.

Knitscene Easy 2010

Whether you’ve just learned to knit or have been knitting since you were a small child, KnitScene Easy is a handy resource Handy stitch reference guides are sprinkled throughout the issue, so newcomers can easily refresh their memories, while advanced knitters will love the simple-yet-stylish accessories—perfect for busting that stash! Plus, easy (and cute!) garments will have you whipping up a new sweater for spring in no time. Learn to knitblog, and follow one beginning gal as she learns to knit for the first time.

To see the table of contents, visit the Knitscene Easy website

Amy Butler’s knitting pattern book, Midwest Modern Knits, arrived in the shop today!

Amy Butler's Midwest Modern Knits

The designs in Amy Butler’s Midwest Modern Knits offer a unique mix of fashion, accessories and homeware that are fresh, modern and approachable. The garments range from romantic to retro with flowing, soft fitted shapes and subtle textural details taken from natural elements.

Amy Butler Midwest Modern Knits