The eight patterns in Studio 26 are designed by Rowan designer Julia Frank and are inspired by the trend for tweed and relaxed, easy to wear, slouchy designs.

The new year brings with it lots of new yarns, pattern books and fabrics, the first of which is Rowan Magazine 51. It is due out on 15th January but you can pre-order your copy now which will be despatched as soon as it arrives at the shop.

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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The Rowan yarns used are Pima Cotton DK, Cotton Glace, Savannah, Revive, Handknit Cotton, Panama, Kidsilk Haze, Siena 4 Ply, Wool Cotton, Fine Lace, All Seasons Cotton, Denim

In this book, Vintage Designs to Knit by Kim Hargreaves, Rowan have chosen to revisit 25 of her truly great designs in their favorite classic yarns: wools, mohairs and cottons, so there is something to knit all year round. There are smart little sweaters, soft cardigans, tailored jackets and cute tops, with beaded, textured, plain and lacy stitches, plus a few accessories.

Visit our shop website to pick up your copy, just in time for Christmas!

Inspired by traditional fishermen’s sweaters from around the British Isles, the 23 classic cable and aran projects in this new book Aran Knits by Rowan designer, Martin Storey, are perfect for knitters who want to experience the delight of creation aran textures without finding the patterns too complicated to knit.

Visit our shop or website to pick up your copy.

Called simply the Kidsilk Haze Stripe Collection, it contains 6 knitting patterns including a cardigan, three sweaters, a wrap and scarf.

Available to purchase on our website for only £4.95!

This issue is inspired by the coming festive season with a collection of eight designs including Nordic patterned garments, as well as elegant, easy to wear evening pieces.

Martin Storey uses Kidsilk Haze, Kid Classic and Shimmer to create a collection that lets you select the perfect festive knit for you and the party season.

I think it’s one of the best Studio books for a while!

The colours have been selected from the favourite shades of Kidsilk Haze cream, dewberry, trance, candy girl, jelly and smoke. Using a special technique one 50g hank will knit or crochet this Kidsilk Creation scarf.

Our video shows you how.

Kidsilk Haze Stripe is available is 6 different shades and can be used in any kidsilk haze pattern as it is exactly the same gauge.

When you see the price of the yarn, you may gasp and think that it is too expensive, but it is in fact a 50g ball, whereas Kidsilk Haze normally comes in 25g balls.  So you are getting twice as much yarn!

One ball will knit a scarf like this which has moss stitch edging:

Instructions are on the inside of the ball band.

All patterns using Rowan Fine Lace yarn, a luxurious lace weight yarn launched for this season.  It is a blend of the softest suri alpaca and merino wool and pretty good value for a lace yarn at just £7.50 a ball which measures 400m.

Why not pick up a copy of the book and be inspired!

Dalesmen is a collection of men’s Scandinavian winter inspired knitweave that evokes a feeling of getting cosy on the ski slopes or walking through a wild, snowy landscape. Beautiful snowflake and reindeer intarsia knits feature alongside chunky, bold and traditional cable aran designs.

The book is due out on 1st August and you can order your copy on our website now.